WinkBeds - The WinkBed

I will tell you a brand I wouldn't buy again. Winkbed. Not really comfortable, off gassing took a very long time.

Winkbed Plus is specifically designed for heavier folks but the support is amazing for anyone with back issues. Built like a tank too.

We just got a winkbed after having a cheap Costco mattress as an interim after our “organic latex” mattress that was a lumpy oven. The king was about $1700, which i realize is more than you want to spend. Not trying to patronize - just remember that quality sleep is literally one of the most important things you can give yourself! So far this bed is freaking incredible and lots of great reviews on their site. Lot of the smaller family owned mattress companies are trying to get their product out there and make a name for themselves, so the effort is there to make a high quality product. Best of luck!

Really surprised no one mentioned Wink mattress. I have their WinkBed Luxury Firm in a King and it's amazing!

Ugh, that sucks. FWIW, we've had ours since 2019 and it's still going strong

We loved our wink for two years. We’re now heading into year five…and I’m on this subreddit. Completely broken down and we aren’t large people.

My wife and I got a WinkBed and it’s amazing. We tried Purple, we tried Casper, we even tried Tempur, and the WinkBed just felt right. Super supportive but cushy.

My husband and I are both plus size and we’ve had our WinkBed for 5 years now. Love it! They have a “plus” version for heavier people.

Wink beds “the plus” has been great! We’ve had it for years.

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.