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Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam Mattress
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A full-size mattress is a great pick for those looking for their first mattress, one for a smaller space or a bed on a budget. They’re made with all kinds of materials and made to have all the support and pain relief of larger sizes in a smaller package. From memory foam to hybrid and even innerspring, there are a lot of options for you in this size.
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There are a lot of questions you need to answer when trying to buy a mattress. Do you sleep on your back, or are you primarily a stomach sleeper? Do you prefer a soft mattress, a firm mattress or a medium-firm one? Do you prefer latex foam and want a high-density foam mattress, an innerspring mattress or a hybrid mattress (innerspring with a foam layer)?
CNET’s team of nine sleep experts has spent years testing beds, and we’re here to help you make the decision. With around 300 beds under our belts, we know which mattresses will help you get quality sleep each night. The mattress industry is huge, so there are a ton of options, but we’ve picked the best full-size mattresses you should consider buying.
What is the best overall full-size mattress?
The Layla Hybrid mattress is our top pick due to its impressive features. Including its soft cover, the mattress is made of several layers of copper-infused gel memory foam, support foam and individually wrapped coils. The copper-gel memory foam helps to keep sleepers cool at night and the coils keep the motion transfer to a minimum. What makes this mattress stand out is that the Layla Hybrid is flippable; one side is soft and the other is firm.
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The middle layer of the Layla Hybrid is made from copper-infused memory foam, which is designed to absorb and disperse heat so you stay cool while you sleep. The copper is also antimicrobial, so it fights off bacteria and other icky things that can build up in the mattress over time. One of the biggest things that sets the Layla Hybrid apart is the fact that it’s a flippable full-size mattress. Not only that, one side of the mattress is soft and the other side is firm, so you can test out both sides of mattress firmness to find out which one is right for you.
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Type
flippable hybrid mattress
Firmness
Medium to medium firm: (6)
Trial
120 nights
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Pros & Cons
- Flippable with a soft and a firm side
- Great for all body and sleeper types
- Made of gel memory foam and pocketed coils
- A little expensive for budget shoppers
- Combination sleepers might find the bed to have a little resistance
The middle layer of the Layla Hybrid is made from copper-infused memory foam, which is designed to absorb and disperse heat so you stay cool while you sleep. The copper is also antimicrobial, so it fights off bacteria and other icky things that can build up in the mattress over time. One of the biggest things that sets the Layla Hybrid apart is the fact that it’s a flippable full-size mattress. Not only that, one side of the mattress is soft and the other side is firm, so you can test out both sides of mattress firmness to find out which one is right for you.
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Performance
9/10
Policies
8.5/10
Durability
8.5/10
Features
8/10
Our take – The Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam mattress is the perfect marriage of softness and the right amount of mattress firmness support. While having some firmness level is important, you also want it to have enough give to contour your body and alleviate pressure, which is exactly what The Cocoon offers. If your mattress firmness level is too soft, it can lead to back pain and many restless nights.
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Type
memory foam
Firmness
medium to medium-firm
Trial
100 nights
Warranty
10 year
Returns
free
Sleeper Type
back, stomach, combo
Pros & Cons
- Cooling mattress for hot sleepers
- An affordable budget option
- Made with three layers of memory foam and a cooling cover
- Not supportive enough for heavier people
- May be too cold for some sleepers
This mattress type is made with a specialized memory foam called Perfect Fit memory foam, which is designed to adapt to your body almost immediately. Underneath the Perfect Fit layer lies another layer of responsive comfort foam that prevents your body from sagging into the mattress and adds some extra cushioning. Not only did the Chill Memory Foam mattress immediately feel comfortable while we tested it, but it also provided excellent pressure relief so I felt like it took the weight of the day off my body. It also has a stretch-knit cover designed to pull heat away from your body so you don’t sleep too hot. Even with a down comforter, I stayed cozy and comfortable.
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Performance
9/10
Policies
7/10
Durability
7/10
Features
8/10