WinkBeds - GravityLux

I've had the Winkbed for 4 years and it's been great. Also, their customer service was great. I ordered the Plus (because I'm tall and very fat) and it was too firm. Contacted support and they sent out a Firm which was perfect for me. I sleep alone (see reason for ordering the Plus) and every 5 or 6 months my spot starts to be a little sunken, so I rotate it and that works great. I also got the bed frame thing that goes up and I really like being able to sit up in bed without having 12 pillows. My pillows are the Sleep Number Comfort Fit Classic and I love them. I sleep great tbh. I also bought some hella expensive sheets.

Winkbeds had an all foam Gravity Lux that does not sleep hot. The firm would be a good option for you. I currently have the hybrid Winkbeds Luxury Firm. It is cool sleeping as well and I am a side sometimes back sleeper. Both offer shoulder and hip relief and help support my lower back issues. I had the Saatva hybrid luxury firm..it was not as well made as my Winkbeds. On the Saatva I could feel down to the coils. Not fun. I exchanged for the new Saatva all foam medium mattress. It was perfect - except it runs hot. Otherwise pretty dreamy and supportive. Winkbeds is still the best and their customer service is up there like Saatva’s. Good luck.

Yes! Either one would work. I absolutely loved the way I felt on their Gravity Lux Medium..however, my lower lumbar needed more support, so I got the All foam gravity lux in a Queen for a good deal in the Firm. It still felt so nice and did not over heat and my shoulders felt relief (cushioned) amd my lower back did not hurt anymore. Fast forward five years and I decided to upgrade to the Hybrid Luxury Firm. Really well made and supports my back and shoulders and hips feel good. Meanwhile my husband is still loving his all foam gravity lux and going on six years no issues. I just went for the hybrid because I felt like it supports my lower back a bit better; but it could just be that I thought my issue with my back was the mattress, so I got the hybrid. My husband has lower back issues and he will never get anything but Winkbeds All foam gravity lux. So either one you cant go wrong. Winkbeds is the best company!! Do not do any toppers or latex. The Plus is too hard. Enjoy!! If I did not have a sore lower back I would buy the Gravity Lux Medium.

I tried the Contour5 Medium from Saatva and I loved it too; BUT, had to return it because it heated up too much. The Winkbeds all foam Gravity Lux is awesome and does not heat up on me. They have a super comfy all foam in Medium like the Countour5 in feel, but a lot less money and is cooler.

TL; DR Horrifically bad customer service, absolutely do NOT recommend. Their customer service is abysmal. Look them up on the BBB website and you’ll get a good feel for the attitude. I bought a Firm and it arrived damaged at the ends - the coils didn’t expand even after shaking them out as directed, and the pillow top was overhanging the coil section by a good 3”. The corner sections were literally concave. Sitting anywhere the edge on either end was impossible as it would just collapse. I’m guessing it was damaged during the vacuum sealing process. I immediately sent photos with a measuring tape to show the issues and requested a replacement. Customer service did not respond until I emailed a third time, and just said it needs time to expand. This directly contradicts the information on their website, but they chose to ignore me when I pointed it out and said they couldn’t do anything for 30 days. Of course they *could*, they simply chose not to. Fortunately most of the sleep surface was okay, but I refuse to pay full price for a defective item and their attitude made me decide to return it and never do business with them again. The Sharetown guy who came to pick it up was shocked they refused to acknowledge it was defective. I discovered a local mattress manufacturer with a stellar reputation, and spent a few hundred more for a solid latex mattress and priceless peace of mind as well as a comprehensive 15 year warranty.

I have noticed sinking in less than one year with the Firm. What an overpriced waste of a mattress.

I'm ordering a Boring AF King tomorrow to give it a try after having a Wink Gravitylux for a few years. Will let you know how it goes. Great review btw!

In all honesty, the gravitylux was great for a few years, and we rotated monthly. Unfortunately, one of our dogs decided to eat the thing when we left home for a few hours, and tore it up pretty bad. I was also starting to have severe shoulder pains (side sleeper), so I want to try something new. You can tell the Wink is sagging pretty bad (medium), and we're 175 lbs. Guess we'll see how they compare...

Grateful for the Sandman Store in STL. I was ready to buy the Plank Extra Firm but after trying them all side by side I went with the Wink Firm. I do think much is a matter of personal preference.

Honestly for under $2k the Winkbed soft is decent but I wouldn't call it THE best you can buy. Don't get me wrong, Winkbed makes solid mattresses with good quality materials and they're pretty transparent about their specs (which is more than you can say for most of the big brands). For that price range, you've got some serious competition and there are smaller manufacturers making similar quality hybrid mattresses for way less money if you know where to look. The soft version IS comfortable though, I'll give you that. Good pressure relief, decent motion isolation. But keep in mind that softer mattresses generally don't last as long, especially if you're heavier or a side sleeper who really sinks in. I’m saying this for the sake of other users lurking here, so they don’t just grab a soft mattress without considering all of this first. If you're happy with it and got a good deal, you did fine. But the "best" mattress is really the one that fits YOUR body and sleep needs.

I'd be SUPER careful with Tempur-Pedic. Not saying they're terrible, but if you're already dealing with support issues, you want to make sure you know what materials you're getting into. TP's aren't praised for it's support, they're actually quite NOTORIOUS for lacking it. TP makes decent quality memory foam mattresses (usually 5+ lb density which is good), but the exact same quality materials from a local manufacturer, or a brand like Helix, will cost you WAY less. Memory foam can be tricky for combo sleepers because it's great for pressure relief but can make it harder to change positions and actually SUPPORT you while at it. I think that by "Piranha" you meant "Prana Sleep" and they're actually one of the better "premium" brands out there. They use Talalay latex in a lot of their models which is good stuff for combo sleepers. Latex gives you that responsive feel where you can move around easily (unlike memory foam where you feel stuck), and it's durable as hell. SO, you’re literally looking at opposite ends here, and both are mostly sold through retail stores with MASSIVE markups. The materials are good, don’t get me wrong, but you’re paying for the brand name, fancy showroom experience, and sales commissions. For the situation you guys have going on, I’d honestly look into Helix or Prana. Both are clear winners here, since they’re very responsive mattresses compared to TP, they won’t trap and suffocate you like traditional memory foam does, and they’re also more supportive. So, judging by the fact you're upgrading partly due to aches and pains, I'm guessing you don't want to do this again in another 3-4 years. I'm a bit biased here, because I actually SLEEP on a Helix mattress and wake up feeling brand new everyday, but if you go with Helix, I’d recommend checking out the Midnight or Dusk with the ErgoAlign layer, specially the Elite version for a better balance between comfort and support. Sunset and Moonlight will be too soft, and if you’re heavier they’ll feel even softer. Twilight and Dawn will probably be too firm to sleep on your side or if you're lighter.

I think my Winkbed soft is the best I can buy for under $2k. Agree?

If you're looking for plush, the luxury firm Winkbed would likely be too firm. I tried that and the soft model and the soft was definitely more comfortable. On the other hand, my son has the Nolah Evolution in luxury firm and it's actually quite soft and definitely a nicer bed than the Winkbed. I think the Nolah is a good bet for what you're looking for. Upgrade to the cooling cover. It's really a nice addition to the mattress.

You both might benefit from an internal split king (one mattress but the top comfort layer is split inside). DLX hybrid is one (they also have a latex hybrid). Nest also makes a memory foam (Nest Sparrow) or a latex (Nest Owl). These are nice because the quilted top unzips and the comfort layer can be exchanged or replaced down the road and you can each dial in the exact comfort and support that you need. You can even put memory foam on one side and latex on the other. There are options which is great. I have a Nest Owl in medium in one room and it's very comfortable. I've tried all the Winkbeds in store and I feel like they are just meh. I don't like the materials they use. The luxury firm is pretty firm and you will almost definitely find it too firm as a lightweight side sleeper. I'm shorter and heavier than you and I thought it was like a brick with a quilted top. The soft version was much more comfortable but your partner will find it to be too soft. In another room, I have an Engineered Sleep Classic Hybrid Cushion Firm and a 3in medium talalay topper and it's very supportive with cushion for side sleeping. They also have the Sleep Duo (I think that's the name) where you get the base and choose the top comfort layer which can be replaced in the future without having to replace the whole mattress. They are a small business and have excellent customer service. They're so nice! They even invited me to come to the factory next time I'm in town and they would give me a tour. With that said, buying in store is almost more of a crap shoot than finding something online that would suit you. You can try them in store and still not like it when you actually sleep on it and you're stuck paying fees and you still have to use the credit to buy something from the same store where you may not have liked anything else. If you buy online, you get to try it and the majority of brands allow free returns, so there's little to no risk. There are also showrooms around that carry the most popular online brands to try out in person before you order them (check your area).