This Stearns & Foster mattress review will provide a broad overview of the brand’s product catalog, which kinds of sleepers I think each bed would be best for, and whether these beds are really worth the money. I’ve personally tested over 150 beds, and I can tell the difference between a good value and an overhyped mattress.
Here’s an overview of Stearns & Foster’s five mattresses to get us started. We’ll start with their most affordable bed and work our way up.
Stearns & Foster mattresses can be purchased online, or you can use a store locator to find local retailers that offer the mattress you’re looking for.
The Studio mattress is the latest addition to the Stearns & Foster lineup. It’s the most affordable mattress from the brand, but it still has a really luxurious look. This hybrid mattress features ventilated coils, memory foam layers and a textured cover. It’s available in two firmness profiles: medium and a pillow-top medium that will be slightly softer.
From the bold blue sides to the textured cover, the Estate mattress just looks like a high-quality bed. It’s a hybrid mattress that offers superior support for any body type, and it comes in two different firmness options that should appeal to a wide range of sleeping positions. It’s also available in a firm or soft pillow-top profile.
The Lux Estate mattress features memory foam designed by the experts at TempurPedic. Available in a standard medium firmness, you can also choose between three pillow tops to add fluffy comfort. Its hybrid construction should appeal to all body types, from petite to plus-size. It also has a cooling cover that hot sleepers will favor.
The Lux Hybrid mattress from Stearns & Foster features TempurPedic memory foam, durable coils and a cooling cover. It also has an IntelliFlex™ Hybrid System that gives it a boost in support. It’s available in soft, medium and firm with no pillow-top options.
The most premium mattress in the Stearns & Foster catalog is the Reserve. I’ll be honest: I couldn’t tell a huge difference between the Reserve and the Lux Hybrid. It has a pillow-top option and an IntelliCoil Micro HD layer, as opposed to the standard IntelliCoil Micro layer found in the Hybrid. It sits on the top of the mattress in between two pieces of foam and has an air vent for more breathability.
If there’s one thing Stearns & Foster gives you, it’s choice — and lots of it. (Maybe even an overwhelming amount.) The good thing is, you can find something to fit any sleeping position. Here are the firmness options offered in the brand’s catalog:
The exact feel of a Stearns & Foster mattress will differ from model to model. Here’s an overview of the different types of mattresses and how they will feel once you snuggle up.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the materials you can find inside each mattress, plus the heights you can choose from. For each mattress type, note that the height is dependent on the firmness level you choose.
The materials inside the Lux Estate Cassatt include:
The height ranges from 13.5 inches to 16 inches.
The materials inside the Lux Estate Hybrid Pollock include:
The height ranges from 15 inches to 16 inches.
The materials inside the Reserve Hepburn include:
The height ranges from 15 inches to 16 inches.
These mattresses are all hybrids and designed with PrecisionEdge, meaning there are extra reinforcements along the sides of the mattresses to ensure they stay strong, supportive and sturdy. If you’re looking for a bed with great edge support because you sleep with a partner or large furry friend, you can’t go wrong with any of these mattresses.
Unless you buy an innerspring mattress or a hybrid mattress with a thin comfort layer, most beds these days are decent at isolating motion. Hybrid mattresses typically aren’t as good as foam beds, but the beds in this catalog perform better than most hybrids (with the exception of the Reserve and Lux Hybrid due to their dual-coil layers). The ones that stood out the most were the pillow-top beds, which were great at deadening movement across the bed.
None of the mattresses in the Stearns & Foster catalog can be considered cooling beds, but they don’t sleep hot, either. With the combination of gel foam, coils and air vents, you’ll get a temperature-neutral sleeping experience. In this case, your body temperature will depend on the pajamas you wear, the temperature where you live and how high you blast your AC or heat.
Thanks to the options Stearns & Foster mattresses offer, they appeal to all sleeping positions and body types.
To find the best Stearns & Foster mattress for you, think about your primary sleeping position.
I think side sleepers will like the ultra plush and plush models because they offer the most pressure relief for your hips and shoulders, especially the ultra-plush model. Combination sleepers will probably like the plush model best because it has a middle-of-the-road firmness level that accommodates any position.
Back and stomach sleepers have several firmness options to pick from:
Hybrid mattresses are ideal for any body type, and people under 250 pounds would be comfortable on almost any Stearns & Foster mattress.
The Reserve and Lux Estate models might be overkill for people under 150 pounds because of the two coil layers. Petite body types don’t need all that extra support, and it may not be the most comfortable.
Heavier individuals will be comfortable on any of the mattresses because they all have hybrid constructions and offer ample support. That said, the Lux Estate offers two layers of coils that provide even more durability and support if that’s what you’re looking for. The Reserve model does also, but I don’t think it’s different enough from the Lux Estate to be worth the extra $1,000.
These beds are premium, luxury mattresses and their prices reflect that. If you’re on a budget, there are plenty of other great mattress options for under $1,000. The most affordable Stearns & Foster model is the Estate Hurston, and it’s still more expensive than your average mattress (especially online), while the Reserve is one of the priciest beds I’ve come across.
Stearns & Foster mattresses are some of the most expensive on the market. The company does run big promotions on holidays including Independence Day, Memorial Day and Black Friday. In the meantime, many other mattress brands are offering big deals leading up to the upcoming Presidents Day holiday.
Here are all the bed’s prices according to US Mattress.
You can expect discounts, primarily on the more deluxe models, but you’ll still be looking at luxury mattress prices even with promos applied.
Like many mattress brands, you get a few perks if you buy a Stearns & Foster mattress from the brand or other online retailers:
Not only are you paying for the high-end Stearns & Foster name, but you’re paying for high-quality designs and materials. The company takes its time crafting premium beds, and it’s had years of experience getting it right. These mattresses won’t be for everyone, but if you want to invest in your sleep with a top-of-the-line bed, you should find these mattresses strong contenders.
Tempur-Pedic is a household name because, like Stearns & Foster, it’s an industry veteran with decades of experience making luxury mattresses. The primary difference between Tempur-Pedic and Stearns & Foster is feel. With Tempur-Pedic, you get a dense, slow-responding memory foam feel that slowly morphs around your curves under the weight of your body.
Stearns & Foster mattresses will feel more neutral and bouncy, especially pillow-top models, which feel lighter and airier.
Keep in mind, though: You’re still looking at premium prices with Tempur-Pedic.
Saatva is an online mattress brand that competes with the likes of Casper, Purple and other direct-to-consumer brands that focus their efforts in online retailing. The Saatva Classic mattress is similar to the pillow-top Stearns and Foster mattresses like the Lux Estate and Lux Estate Hybrid.
The Saatva Classic has dual-coil layers and a fluffy pillow top made with organic cotton to add a more plush feel, although it features a design for added lumbar support. The biggest difference is that the Saatva Classic is more affordable than most of Stearns & Foster’s mattresses, excluding the Estate Hurston.
