Avocado Mattress Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Avocado Mattress performed when put to the test in our lab.
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Avocado Mattress
| Sleeper Type |
Under 130 lbs |
130-230 lbs |
Above 230 lbs |
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Side Sleepers:
Side sleepers tend to place the most weight on their shoulders and hips, which can lead to uncomfortable pressure buildup. As a result, many prefer soft to medium firm sleep surfaces that offer extra cushioning and some body conformation.
While the Avocado’s zoned coils target pressure points, some side sleepers found that the mattress was still too firm for their liking. Side sleepers under 130 pounds typically felt that the Avocado was too rigid for their comfort, offering little give. By contrast, side sleepers over 230 pounds praised the Avocado for providing excellent support with minimal sagging.
While some side sleepers found the Avocado uncomfortable on its own, most felt that the pillow-top added the right amount of give and softness. The additional layer of latex was enough to give side sleepers, particularly individuals under 130 pounds, the comfort they were lacking with the base model.
Back Sleepers:
Many back sleepers benefit from a balanced sleep surface that evenly distributes weight and keeps the spine in alignment. Softer mattresses may not be supportive enough for most back sleepers, especially those who weigh more than 230 pounds.
As a whole, most back sleepers felt that the Avocado’s zoned support core provided solid support in the places they needed it most. Sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds particularly appreciated the model’s firmness level, which allowed them to move about freely without sinking into the support layer.
While back sleepers under 130 pounds generally approved of the Avocado, some felt that it was overly firm, or preferred to pair it with a pillow-top. The pillow-top can give lighter back sleepers the added cushioning they may want, but at the cost of diminishing the Avocado’s benefits somewhat for sleepers over 130 pounds.
Stomach Sleepers:
Like back sleepers, stomach sleepers often prefer mattresses that provide more support. Stomach sleepers tend to put more concentrated pressure on a mattress, so a bed that provides strong pushback helps to keep stomach sleepers from sinking too far in. As a result, stomach sleepers tend to prefer mattresses on the firmer end of the spectrum.
The Avocado is a comfortable option for most stomach sleepers, who benefit from the mattress’ firmness level and centered support. While individuals over 130 pounds gave the Avocado excellent ratings, a few lighter customers felt that it was too firm to be comfortable. As a whole, however, most stomach sleepers found that the mattress offered the right combination of support and softness.
The addition of a pillow-top will likely allow lighter stomach sleepers to sleep easier on the Avocado. That being said, heavier stomach sleepers, particularly those who weigh more than 230 pounds, will notice a decrease in performance. The pillow-top’s softer feel and extra layer provides more room for the bed to sag, potentially pushing their spines out of alignment.
Avocado Mattress Review Breakdown
The Avocado Green and Vegan mattresses are nearly identical in construction. Both hybrid models are 11 inches thick and fall at a 7 on the firmness scale, making them excellent options for individuals seeking a firmer-than-average mattress. Both variations contain a strong support core made from up to 1,414 8-inch pocketed coils and an inch of firm, GOLS-certified Dunlop latex. The pocketed coils are zoned to provide additional support for the spine, neck, and other critical areas, as well as a softer feel towards the mattress’ bottom and sides.
Both models also feature a 2-inch comfort layer made from sustainably sourced, GOLS-certified Dunlop latex. This layer allows air to circulate, providing additional temperature control and preventing sleepers from sinking into the support core.
The Avocado Green and Vegan differ only in the materials used for each model’s respective cover. Each cover features hundreds of hand-tufted rosettes, which use ribbons to bind the mattress’ layers together, creating a sturdy product without using chemical solvents or toxic adhesives. Avocado also avoids using chemical flame retardants in its Green cover, relying instead on naturally fire-resistant, GOTS certified organic wool from the company’s own farm. While the Avocado Vegan cover does not contain wool, it is made from USDA certified organic cotton batting, which adheres to federal flammability standards.
Customers who purchase the optional pillow-top for either model add an additional 2 inches of latex to their mattresses, bringing the firmness level down to a medium firm (6). The mattress topper also comes in Green or Vegan options. Like the mattresses themselves, the Green pillow-top is made from a blend of organic wool and cotton, while the Vegan version contains only cotton.
Avocado Mattress
The Avocado Green and Avocado Vegan are hybrid mattresses constructed of three layers: a cover, a comfort layer, and a support core. Both versions contain a latex comfort layer and a support core consisting of zoned steel coils and a Dunlop latex layer. The standard Green features a cover made from organic cotton and wool, while the Vegan option includes a cover made entirely from organic cotton.
Cover Material:
Organic cotton + organic wool fire barrier (GOTS-certified)
Vegan: Organic cotton + organic cotton batting (GOTS-certified)
Comfort Layer:
2″ Dunlop latex (GOLS-certified)
Transition Layer:
1″ Dunlop latex
Support Core:
8″ pocketed coils, zoned with 3 gauges (14, 16, 17), stronger steel around perimeter
1″ Dunlop latex (GOLS-certified)
Avocado with Pillow-Top
The Avocado Green and Avocado Vegan are hybrid mattresses constructed of three layers: a cover, a comfort layer, and a support core. Both versions contain a latex comfort layer and a support core consisting of zoned steel coils and a Dunlop latex layer. The standard Green features a cover made from organic cotton and wool, while the Vegan option includes a cover made entirely from organic cotton.
Cover Material:
Organic cotton + organic wool fire barrier (GOTS-certified)
Vegan: Organic cotton + organic cotton batting (GOTS-certified)
Comfort Layer:
2″ Dunlop latex (GOLS-certified)
Transition Layer:
1″ Dunlop latex
Support Core:
8″ pocketed coils, zoned with 3 gauges (14, 16, 17), stronger steel around perimeter
1″ Dunlop latex (GOLS-certified)
Mattress Prices and Sizing
While Avocado mattresses come at a higher price point than many other hybrid models on the market, they enjoy a strong reputation for durability as well as sustainability. Both the Avocado Green and Vegan options are made using eco-friendly manufacturing processes and feature high-quality organic materials sourced from the company’s own farms. Although each model’s construction is slightly different, both feature identical price points per size. Customers may pay extra to add the optional pillow-top to any size.
Avocado Mattress
| Sizes |
Dimensions |
Height |
Weight |
Price |
| Twin |
39" x 75" |
11" |
59 lbs. |
$1099 |
| Twin XL |
39" x 80" |
11" |
63 lbs. |
$1199 |
| Full |
53" x 75" |
11" |
82 lbs. |
$1399 |
| Queen |
60" x 80" |
11" |
97 lbs. |
$1599 |
| King |
76" x 80" |
11" |
123 lbs. |
$2099 |
| California King |
72" x 84" |
11" |
122 lbs. |
$2099 |
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Avocado with Pillow-Top
| Sizes |
Dimensions |
Height |
Weight |
Price |
| Twin |
39″ x 75″ |
13″ |
80 lbs. |
$1199 |
| Twin XL |
39″ x 80″ |
13″ |
87 lbs. |
$1299 |
| Full |
54″ x 75″ |
13″ |
111 lbs. |
$1499 |
| Queen |
60″ x 80″ |
13″ |
132 lbs. |
$1799 |
| King |
76″ x 80″ |
13″ |
167 lbs. |
$2399 |
| California King |
72″ x 84″ |
13″ |
166 lbs. |
$2399 |
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Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
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Availability
Avocado mattresses are available for purchase online at the company’s website. Customers can also visit Avocado’s showrooms in New Jersey and California.
Avocado sells its mattresses to customers in all 50 states.
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Shipping
Avocado offers free standard shipping to the contiguous U.S. through FedEx. While expedited shipping is not available, customers can expect to receive their mattress within 2 to 7 days of purchase. Delivery times vary by location.
All mattresses are mailed in a compressed state and shipped within two sealed plastic layers inside a brown cardboard box.
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Additional Services
For an additional $199, customers in the contiguous U.S. may opt for an in-home delivery and assembly service. This option includes old mattress removal. In-home delivery is mandatory for those who purchase King and California King pillow-top mattresses.
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Sleep Trial
Customers who purchase the Avocado Green and Avocado Vegan models may try out their mattresses for 365 nights. The trial period begins on the delivery date and does not include a mandatory break-in period. Customers can return or exchange their mattress at any point during the sleep trial, and Avocado will cover all return shipping costs.
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Warranty
Avocado mattresses are covered under a 25-year, partially prorated warranty. During the first 10 years the warranty is prorated, and the company will repair or replace all eligible products at no cost to the customer. After 10 years, owners are responsible for covering shipping and handling charges, along with a percentage of the original mattress price. This cost starts at 50% and increases by 5% with every consecutive year of ownership, up to 95%.
Mattresses must be used with proper foundational support to receive warranty coverage. The warranty also covers manufacturing defects, indentations more than one inch deep, and visible sagging unrelated to normal use or misuse.
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