At 450 lbs, sag usually comes from foam giving up, not the coils, so you want a build that’s clearly engineered for higher loads. Mattresses made for bigger bodies, like the Leesa Plus Hybrid, use thicker gauge coils and denser comfort layers so the surface doesn’t compress unevenly after a year. That combo helps keep the spine aligned for back and side sleeping while still taking pressure off shoulders and hips.
I have a Leesa Plus and I like it. Wait for a sale or check out sites like nap lab for discount codes. Their reviews are hit and miss, especially since they don't have any actual plus size people test the mattresses, though.
My son is a big guy (6'3" and probably around 250). He needed a bigger sized mattress when his girlfriend moved in so I suggested the Leesa Plus sized Hybrid. We have the original Leesa hybrid mattress and absolutely love it. He took my advice and they both rave about it. He bought the queen size and when they move to a bigger place, they are going to get a King.
We have a Leesa hybrid mattress and love it. My son and his girlfriend have the same thing, except it's the one made for heavier people and they love it too. We were able to test it out at the West Elm store that's in the shopping center across from South Coast Plaza, if that helps
My son is a big guy (6'3" and probably around 250). He needed a bigger sized mattress when his girlfriend moved in so I suggested the Leesa Plus sized Hybrid. We have the original Leesa hybrid mattress and absolutely love it. He took my advice and they both rave about it. He bought the queen size and when they move to a bigger place, they are going to get a King.
We have a Leesa hybrid mattress and love it. My son and his girlfriend have the same thing, except it's the one made for heavier people and they love it too. We were able to test it out at the West Elm store that's in the shopping center across from South Coast Plaza, if that helps
I'm a larger person (around 295 lbs), and I've tested out quite a few mattresses built to support additional weight without sagging. You mentioned the Titan, and that is one of my favorites. Since you both sleep on your back and side, the Titan Plus Luxe would be better.
I would also check out the Leesa Plus Hybrid mattress. It's also built for our weight range, but it still offers good pressure relief for side sleeping. The WinkBed Plus is durable and supportive too, but I found it to be a bit too firm for side sleeping.
I am 6'7" and weigh around 300 lbs, and I was also a fan of the Titan Plus Luxe. But, if it's not working for you anymore, I can offer a few other options I like for a big and tall mattress.
First off, I do like the Saatva HD but, in my experience, it is on the firmer side (definitely much firmer than the Titan Plus Luxe). I didn't get the best pressure relief for side sleeping myself. For side sleeping and extra support at the same time, I'm more a fan of the Helix Plus Luxe and the Leesa Plus Hybrid as well.
Yeah if you truly want something on the firm end, most firm spring beds still have contouring and that can read softer than you expect. The Plank Firm is unusual with two firmness sides, so flipping can let you experiment, but it still uses a fair amount of softer foams layered over coils so it never feels \*rock hard\* like some people want. For a firmer feel that’s genuinely noticeable, the Leesa Plus Hybrid is built with extra support and denser foams paired with a robust coil base, it’s aimed at folks who want a solid surface and less sink while still avoiding a lumber-yard board.
I slept on it for almost 3 weeks. To speed the break in process, I walked around on it for 15 minutes/day during the 2nd week or so--I read somewhere that might help, lol. At the end, It felt a bit softer than the first day, but still too firm. I'm not sure if break-in is a thing and it actually got softer, or if I was just getting used to it.
I ordered a Leesa Hybrid Medium Plus from Costco to try out and have now slept on that for 1.5 weeks. The Leesa is as soft as I'd want to go for my back, but I'm still waking up with some shoulder discomfort. Probably a me-thing and not a mattress-thing.
Comparing the two: Platinum is a firm (or maybe firm-minus) mattress that seems well made and sleeps fairly cool. It is comfortable for back sleepers (and maybe stomach?) and less comfortable for side. The Leesa is a medium mattress that sleeps warms that is better for side sleepers but might be a bit soft if you have a back issue.
Nevertheless, I'm not sure which one I'll return. I have on going lower back problems that might be worse on the Leesa--it's hard to tell as I pulled a muscle in my back the other day unrelated to the mattress. But even before that, I was leaning toward the Platinum being easier on my back. For me, I think there's a problematic balance between firm for my back and medium for my preferred sleeping position.
The Platinum definitely sleeps cooler than the Leesa--my wife asked me about that issue unprompted, and she's not picky at all wrt mattresses.
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