Albany II Medium

I had a posturepedic Albany 13 inch medium and it was terrible. Had 2 other people sleep on it and both had back aches after sleeping on it. Their medium is way too soft so definitely go with a firm. Ended up getting rid of it after 2 years and going with a tenpurpedic

I liked the Albany and Brenham in the Sealy elite series when I tried them

The Elite series of Sealy firm are all the same core (Sealy's best coils) but differ only in their tops and feels on those tops. Highpoint - Tempur type sink in. Albany - Quilt top with just enough cushion. Brenham - Eurotop with a bit more cushion. All share the really good Sealy Elite support system.

You can select any mattress with a good coil support system (preferably zoned) and then get whatever comfort layer you want on top. The top comfort layers can be one of three designs (Quilt, Euro, or Hybrid) and that will determine the thickness and types of foams you get as well as the density. While this applies to most foam over coil mattresses, I will just use Sealy as an example. Their PRO and elite lines use their best coil system. Let's just use elite for example... You can get a Sealy elite in all three configs for the comfort layer. I would stay with their firm choice and try all three top types. (Ie: Albany II or Brenham II)... The Euro top will give you a thicker layer of non memory foam for cushion, the quilt top a bit less and the hybrid top will be a thick layer of memory foam (my least favorite). Good luck!

The Sealy Elite series are my top choice in the Sealy series (Pro series as well if you want to save a few bucks). These two lines carry Sealy's best and most supportive coil support system. I personally prefer Firm (Albany II) but my wife would go for the Brenham II all day long. All in all if I bought Sealy, I would choose this mattress line all day. I think it's a great choice if he likes it and should be good for years to come.

That's because the Brenham II wasn't included on that list which is the mattress that OP was asking about. Also CR is bought and paid for like every other review site. As soon as I saw Casper at the top spots I just laughed...

You keep believing that at about CR. Lol... Yes I laid on three models of Casper....didn't like any of them. It could be that the ones I laid on had memory foam as the predominant foams, not sure...but I hate memory foam. OP was asking about longevity and the Elite Sealy has a really good coil system. I would skip the Pillow top myself and do a quilt top on the elite but the support system is top notch. When I was trying to decide, I went to no less than 7 stores and spent ridiculous amounts of time laying on mattresses and then formulated a top 5 list and laid on them several more times for extended periods (salespeople all knew me by then). Sealy Elite made our top 5 list but ultimately did not win out. My finalists were (remember we wanted firm and hate MF): 1. Diamond Mattress Black Diamond Vail 2. Helix Twilight Elite 3. King Koil Natural Cascade 4. Sealy Elite Albany II 5. BR World Class Level Three (Budget Option) All of these were firm feel quilt top mattresses which is what our preference was as we hate the MF Hybrid Top ones. So I standby by my comment and my thoughts about CR. :) The most important thing to remember is mattresses are subjective and you will hear love/hate for every brand out there. I don't hate any of them and many have not been out long enough to really gauge longevity. (For instance Helix completely redesigned their mattresses in 2025). Lastly, one point of reference I always looked at was warranty or satisfaction return rates. Most dealers that sold the elite series Sealy had a non existent return rate. Shockingly one of the most returned ones was the BR Black series (Their top of the line). Also they had the highest warranty repair/replace due to manufacturing issues with their triple stranded coils that were tearing into the comfort materials. These things you don't hear about much unless you dig.

Mattresses are so subjective and every person is different. I can tell you I had a 6 month journey, visited at least 6 mattress stores and some of them 4 times. I had a top 5 list which included: Helix Elite Twilight Sealy Elite Brenham or Albany King Koil Natural line Sterns Lux Estate Then I went to a local store that is not a national brand and the salesman there listened to me and steered me to a brand I had not seen in the other stores - Diamond. Specifically the Black Diamond line. It was nice because it looked and felt the same quality as the others was $800 fell in the priceline of the middle of the others. I bought it and have only been on it for about 37 days. It was definitely firmer but has just started feeling a bit more like the showroom model. My wife and I just talked last night again about exchanging for a medium model but we both agreed that either our bodies are starting to adjust or it's getting better...we aren't sure yet. It's not perfect yet but definitely better. We love the looks and quality materials, it just exudes premium. We don't like the deep sink in and get trapped feeling of memory foam so we opted for the Luxury Quilt top model instead of the Hybrid Top model. We also opted for the Firm retail version called the Vail and if we exchange it will be for the same company and line but the medium model called the whistler. Really nice product. If you can find the Black Diamond in a store it will be an order and build and it will have their best coil system as opposed to the online version which is not different coil system. Retail version are not rolled and boxed they are delivered flat so they can put their strongest coils in them. All the mattresses I listed felt very premium and had quality materials. Sealy Elite has a great coil system, Helix Elite has incredible foams (8lb and 5lb) and the King Koil with its latex layers and micro coils was awesome. Good luck...

The one mentioned above is not the pro or elite line of Sealy (Prossur?). The ones you mentioned are. They are good mattresses with the absolute best coil system that Sealy makes. Personally I don't like the hybrid top as it's too much memory foam for me (sink in). But their quilt tops are better for me. I think the Sealy Elite line is a strong choice for you. That being said, when you are on the higher side of your scale for weight, you are getting into territory where some recommend mattresses for heavier customers like Big fig, Helix Plus (Elite), Titan, etc...you could still opt for firm/medium. I am currently sleeping on a Black Diamond Vail Lux Quilt top but it might be a bit too firm for some...

They have different model names. The Pro only needs to include the pro series coil support and cover. Nothing about the Pro calls out the foams. The Costco models are thinner overall (not much like 3/4") indicating a change in foam. However it should still have the Pro coils. There is absolutely no basis for any wrongdoing here.

Look here: What makes a "Pro" a "Pro" - [https://www.sealy.com/sealy-posturepedic-collection/](https://www.sealy.com/sealy-posturepedic-collection/) If you have the materials and specs of a "Pro" you can be a "Pro" However, you can change how many layers or the density of the layers outside of those requirements to meet a price point. Comparison (You will notice a 1" difference in the mattress heights): [https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-15-medium-euro-top-mattress/5637547470.p?variantid=5637548310](https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-15-medium-euro-top-mattress/5637547470.p?variantid=5637548310) [https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-14-medium-mattress/5637547462.p?variantid=5637548262](https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-14-medium-mattress/5637547462.p?variantid=5637548262) [https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-highland-manor-13-medium-mattress/4000363508?langId=-1](https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-highland-manor-13-medium-mattress/4000363508?langId=-1) [https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-lincoln-heights-14-firm-or-plush-mattress/4000383457?langId=-1](https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-lincoln-heights-14-firm-or-plush-mattress/4000383457?langId=-1)

Which Sealy Model? The retail pro and elite versions do very well and don't get returned often at all due to the incredible coil system they use. I definitely do not recommend soft mattresses. Both of my contacts at different stores have a lot of returns on Serta, BR and Purple, hardly ever on Elite and Pro series Sealy. Don't sell as many King Koil but very few returns on those as well. Bear in mind things like "Costco" versions are not the same. They are manufactured using cost cutting measures to meet a price point. (Less foam, etc..)

Sorry you went through this. I think probably your biggest mistake was getting the hybrid series of Sealy Elite as they have those thick flat memory foam tops that sink in and trap you and your heat. I hate memory foam mattresses for that reason. The Sealy Elite spring series are more traditional foam over coil and don't sleep nearly as hot or sink in like that. If you do ever try another mattress purchase look for traditional foam over coil with quilt tops. Like a Sealy Elite Brenham II or literally any model that is not thick layers of memory foam on the top. You said you were in MD, I am in PA and I can't say enough about the crew at Gardners Mattress and More in Lancaster, PA. Great store, great owners that are very involved in their community, run a podcast, wrote 2 books on sleep, etc. They carry a bunch of brands with plenty of floor models. Drew was my rep and was great. Good luck and stay away from memory foam :)

BeautyRest World Class series which is actually my preferred series in their line as it's higher quality than the two lines below it and doesn't seem to have as many QA issues as the Black series above it has. I think this line is solid. (Series 3 or 4) Sealy - as long as you stick with the Pro or Elite line there, you will get Sealy's best coil system and you can choose what kind of comfort layer you want (plush, medium, firm) and the top layer format (hybrid, quilt, euro). That would also be a solid choice. (I would choose an Elite Series) Sterns - I like their Lux Estate models and again you can choose your comfort layer and top format. Helix - Gets a lot of love in the community and specifically they make a lot of models that are designed for the different sleeper positions. I would consider their luxe models for a bit more comfort over the core models. An example of how much they offer is if you want a luxe model that is Firm, they make one for side sleepers and one for back sleepers...the difference is they simply replace one layer of foam with another or swap those layer orders. Helix makes an Elite line and if I were to buy one it would be one of those...not because the comfort layer is thicker or it has micro coils and foam, but for the flexibility of the comfort layer swap. The entire comfort layer (several layers) is encased in a cotton cover that simply slips into the Top cover. You can swap just that layer later when your needs change for much less than buying a new mattress. Start off with Helix Midnight Elite and feel you need it firmer? Just have them send you a Dawn or Twilight comfort layer and swap it. Pretty convenient. Diamond - Ultimately my wife & I choose the "Black Diamond" series from Diamond Mattress. It had everything we wanted (just enough give on the top layer without being soft, a good coil support system and cooling features. We bought the Black Diamond Vail (Lux Hybrid Quilt Top in Firm). If we dont like it (Not here yet), The Helix Twilight Elite is my next go to. Good luck!!

Run down to your Mattress store and lay on some Sealy Pro or Elite series mattresses. They have one of the best coil support systems. The Elite will have more/thicker foam and some cooling tech, but if it's out of budget grab a Pro series. I recommend medium firmness, spring series, Pro or elite line, and quilt top. Half the price of previous recommendation.

Look here: What makes a "Pro" a "Pro" - [https://www.sealy.com/sealy-posturepedic-collection/](https://www.sealy.com/sealy-posturepedic-collection/) If you have the materials and specs of a "Pro" you can be a "Pro" However, you can change how many layers or the density of the layers outside of those requirements to meet a price point. Comparison (You will notice a 1" difference in the mattress heights): [https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-15-medium-euro-top-mattress/5637547470.p?variantid=5637548310](https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-15-medium-euro-top-mattress/5637547470.p?variantid=5637548310) [https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-14-medium-mattress/5637547462.p?variantid=5637548262](https://www.mattressfirm.com/posturepedic-pro-lacey-ii-14-medium-mattress/5637547462.p?variantid=5637548262) [https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-highland-manor-13-medium-mattress/4000363508?langId=-1](https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-highland-manor-13-medium-mattress/4000363508?langId=-1) [https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-lincoln-heights-14-firm-or-plush-mattress/4000383457?langId=-1](https://www.costco.com/p/-/sealy-posturepedic-pro-lincoln-heights-14-firm-or-plush-mattress/4000383457?langId=-1)

Which Sealy Model? The retail pro and elite versions do very well and don't get returned often at all due to the incredible coil system they use. I definitely do not recommend soft mattresses. Both of my contacts at different stores have a lot of returns on Serta, BR and Purple, hardly ever on Elite and Pro series Sealy. Don't sell as many King Koil but very few returns on those as well. Bear in mind things like "Costco" versions are not the same. They are manufactured using cost cutting measures to meet a price point. (Less foam, etc..)

Sorry you went through this. I think probably your biggest mistake was getting the hybrid series of Sealy Elite as they have those thick flat memory foam tops that sink in and trap you and your heat. I hate memory foam mattresses for that reason. The Sealy Elite spring series are more traditional foam over coil and don't sleep nearly as hot or sink in like that. If you do ever try another mattress purchase look for traditional foam over coil with quilt tops. Like a Sealy Elite Brenham II or literally any model that is not thick layers of memory foam on the top. You said you were in MD, I am in PA and I can't say enough about the crew at Gardners Mattress and More in Lancaster, PA. Great store, great owners that are very involved in their community, run a podcast, wrote 2 books on sleep, etc. They carry a bunch of brands with plenty of floor models. Drew was my rep and was great. Good luck and stay away from memory foam :)

Your story is exactly like mine! Last good mattress I had was a Simmons maybe 10nyears ago. Have gone through several mattresses since then, wasting thousands of dollars. Most recent is a two year old Sealy Albany Hybrid medium and I loved it until the last month or so where we are experiencing depressions that make our joints ache. I am F, 180 lbs, side and stomach sleeper. Husband is M, 145 lbs, side and back sleeper. Considering DLX Classic and also a local manufacturer. And maybe Helix Midnight Luxe. I am sick over wasting so much money. Hoping someone had good advice. Might call DLX, heard their customer service will tell you if they think you are a good fit for their beds or not.

I’m waiting for my Sealy Posturepedic Elite Hybrid Albany II medium to arrive this weekend, but I’m worried I should have spent the extra money for the Elite Hybrid High Point II. Any words of wisdom? Is one more popular than the other? I bought from Mattress Firm so have the 120 day trial but curious whether you have any insider perspective.

I used to be overweight and was told that as firm as you could bear was best for mattress firmness. I lost the weight several years ago but still preferred firm mattresses out of habit. Now I'm shopping for a new mattress. I've got it down to two, both Posturepedics, a "firm" that you sink down into and a "medium" that you sink less into and actually feels more firm. Honestly, I don't have a strong preference between either of them. I imagine some days I'd prefer the softer one and some days I'd prefer the firmer one. The firmer one is very slightly more expensive; is it still worth it for someone with normal range BMI to go firmer if preference is about the same?

Ah that's good to know, I think Casper is moving away from the firm/medium/soft thing because of this. The models are the Albany II in Medium and the Pro (I think it's the Lacey II?) in Firm. Both felt good laying on my back as if I were falling asleep.