WinkBeds - Blue S1

I wouldn’t recommend it. I bought their expensive version: Winkbed Blue Luxe, $4100 after taxes for king. One of the sides was clearly sinking the moment we took it out of the box, and never fixed itself - felt like the coils hadn’t expanded. The talalay latex on the other side turned into mush after a couple of weeks, too. It felt like it was sagging all over. I emailed customer service a pic of my husband sitting and sinking by 4 inches where he sat. I got a response: we need to see the sinking without a person sitting on it. I thought, are you kidding me, you’re treating me this way when I’m still in the return period? What can I expect when the sagging gets worse after the 120-day trial period? So I returned it. I was reading comments on this thread in the meantime, and I saw many people complain that there is no way to leave a real review for them - all the reviews on their website are locked in, which is really suspicious.

We’ve found the WinkBed sleeps decently cool, but when you run that hot, as my bf does, you’re just always sleeping with fewer blankets on top of the sheet. I’d say next levers to pull are BedJet or Eight Sleep, though the idea of a subscription to a mattress topper kind of blows my mind.

We personally have a WinkBed, which is a hybrid, and we have zero issues with being too hot, BUT! We also use only 100% cotton sheets, cotton blankets, and cotton quilts. Our pillows are cotton case with wool filling and a cotton pillowcase over it. We also only wear cotton clothing to bed. You have to think not only about what your mattress is made of, but also what you are putting on it and yourselves. Natural materials breathe while a lot of synthetics trap heat. Latex is great for airflow as well, but if you are a side sleeper, it can be difficult to find a latex mattress that doesn’t feel too firm. Stick with cotton, wool, and linen for your bedding and sleep clothes. Best of luck!

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).