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DreamCloud Mattress Review: Our Unbiased Take
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The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid offers optimal comfort and allergy resistance with a thoughtfully designed hybrid construction. Blending cushioning and bounce, it gently supports the body, helping you drift off to sleep with ease.
- Multiple foam layers relieve pressure without sinking too deeply
- Competitive price-point offers excellent value
- 365-night sleep trial and lifetime warranty
- Only available in one firmness level that can be too soft for some, including most back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds
- Memory foam layer can hinder movement on the surface
We brought the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress into our testing lab to carefully evaluate its key characteristics and performance. We found that the mattress earned solid marks in most categories, giving it broad appeal across our testing team.
Even better, the mattress has a below-average price-point, making it a compelling option for budget shoppers or anyone who just wants to optimize their return on investment.
The DreamCloud features an intricate layering of foam materials in its comfort system, including two different layers of adaptive foam. This mattress also features a pocketed coil support core.
We’ll take a closer look at the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid, including how it’s built, its performance in our testing, and the shipping, return, and warranty policies that it comes with.
SMART MATCHING
Is the DreamCloud Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the DreamCloud lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the DreamCloud Scored
Motion Isolation7.5/10
In our evaluation, the DreamCloud provided impressive motion isolation. The layers of foam in the comfort system, including two layers of memory foam, conform to the body and limit vibrations from spreading across the mattress surface. This makes the DreamCloud a good choice for anyone who shares a mattress.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: I was impressed by the motion isolation on the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid. While movement on the other side of the mattress isn’t totally undetectable, it’s minimized so that it’s unlikely to interfere with your sleep.
Pressure Relief8.0/10
Most of our testers liked how much pressure relief that this mattress provided without feeling excessively soft or enveloping. Its ability to cushion the hips, shoulders, and lower back make it particularly appealing for side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds and back sleepers under 230 pounds.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: The DreamCloud is a slightly firmer bed than average, so it offers additional support that you may not get from other hybrid models. It’s one of my top choices for people who have back pain as it offers exceptional pressure relief from its foam comfort layers.
Temperature Control7.0/10
We found that the DreamCloud delivers above-average temperature control, especially for a mattress with two layers of adaptive foam. A cooling gel infusion in the top layer further reduces heat retention, and air flows easily through the coils for ventilation.
Although not the coolest mattress on the market, the DreamCloud has enough temperature control that even hot sleepers can stay comfortable through the night.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: I’m a hot sleeper, so, outside of support, the most important thing to me in a mattress is temperature control. What I love about Dreamcloud is that even in the summer months I’m able to stay cool throughout the night.
Edge Support7.5/10
Our testing found that edge support from the DreamCloud was solid. The coils are reinforced around the perimeter, making it easier to feel supported anywhere on the mattress surface. This results in minimal compression when you sleep close to the edges of the mattress or get in and out of bed.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: The edge support of the DreamCloud is not the best I’ve tried, but I think it gets the job done for folks under 300 pounds. There is some sinkage, but it still allows you to sit comfortably to put your shoes on, etc. If you’re especially concerned with this, this mattress may not be your top option.
Ease of Movement7.0/10
We found sufficient ease of movement on the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid, and there was not much resistance because of its bouncier support core.
The memory foam in this mattress gently conforms around the heavier parts of the body. That can make it harder to move on the mattress surface, but our testers didn’t feel like they were stuck in place.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: Given the contouring of the memory foam layers, there can be a bit of friction when you want to move on the mattress. But because you don’t sink into the bed, it’s not a serious issue, especially on the bouncier hybrid model.
Durability7.5/10
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid combines thick inner coils and a memory foam comfort layer to offer a slightly longer-lasting bed than you’d get from an all memory foam option. Though memory foam is the least durable comfort layer material (as compared to polyfoam and latex), the DreamCloud uses one full inch of foam and firmer construction extends the mattress’ lifespan to around eight or nine years.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager · 190 lbs · Stomach sleeper
190 lbs · Stomach sleeper
The DreamCloud may not be the best mattress on the market. But it is, in my opinion, among the best values on the market. It strikes a near perfect balance between cost and performance, so you know every dollar you spend translates into quality.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · 140 lbs · Side sleeper
140 lbs · Side sleeper
The DreamCloud is a relatively firm mattress, which isn’t my preference. As a side sleeper, I found it a bit too intense on my hips and shoulders, but it may work well for people with a higher body weight or who like a firmer feel.
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content · 150 lbs · Combination sleeper
150 lbs · Combination sleeper
As a combination sleeper, I appreciated the ability to get support from the DreamCloud in different sleeping positions. I liked how even though it offered moderate contouring, I never felt like I was sinking into the mattress.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is a solid option for side sleepers, especially those who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds. The foam layers cradle the hips and shoulders to relieve pressure, but there’s enough firmness to keep the body from plunging into the mattress.
Back Sleepers
In our testing, back sleepers under 130 pounds appreciated the balance of firmness and cushioning provided by the DreamCloud. It also gave good results to back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds, although some found it a touch too soft. Most back sleepers over 230 pounds felt that there was more softness and contouring than they usually prefer in a mattress, which made it harder to feel fully supported.
Stomach Sleepers
Because of its contouring foams, the DreamCloud isn’t the top option for most stomach sleepers. With the bounce of its pocketed coils, the mattress worked well for stomach sleepers under 130 pounds. But other stomach sleepers tended to feel that their body pushed too far down into the foam comfort layers.
Construction
Inside the DreamCloud
Cover
Stretch fabric blend
Comfort Layer
Gel-infused memory foam
Transition Layer
Polyfoam
Support Core
Pocketed coils (reinforced perimeter), Polyfoam
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8.0/108.0/10 · $299 – $1,298
Foam · Medium Firm (6)
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
8.9/108.9/10 · $799 – $1,798
Hybrid · Medium Firm (6)
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid
8.6/108.6/10 · $1,099 – $2,598
Hybrid · Medium (5)
DreamCloud Premier Memory Foam
8.3/108.3/10 · $899 – $1,998
Foam · Medium Firm (6)
DreamCloud Luxe Memory Foam
9.2/109.2/10 · $1,199 – $2,598
Foam · Medium Firm (6)
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial, 30 night break in
Lifetime
Warranty, Free replacement 10 yr
Free
Ground shipping, contiguous US
$149
White glove delivery, optional
Availability
The DreamCloud Mattress is available to shoppers in all 50 U.S. states. It can be purchased directly from DreamCloud on their website, and is also available on Amazon.
Shipping
DreamCloud includes free shipping to the contiguous 48 U.S. states. Shipping is available to Alaska and Hawaii for an additional charge.
Once an order is processed, the mattress is usually delivered within five business days. The mattress arrives in a box that is left at your doorstep. Inside the box, the mattress is compressed and sealed in plastic.
To set up your mattress, you just need to bring the box inside and remove all the packaging so that the mattress can decompress. You can sleep on the mattress right away, but it may take up to 72 hours to retake its full size.
Additional Services
For an extra charge, DreamCloud offers a premium in-home setup service. This White Glove delivery option uses a local service provider that comes to your home to install your new mattress and haul away your old one.
Sleep Trial
The DreamCloud comes with one of the most generous sleep trials in the industry. The trial lasts for 365 nights. You are required to keep the mattress for 30 nights during a break-in period. After that, if you decide you want to make a return, the company will help you find a place to donate the mattress and give you a full refund of your purchase price.
Warranty
The mattress comes with a lifetime limited warranty that covers defects in materials or manufacturing. It does not cover accidental damage, negligence, or expected wear and tear.
During the first 10 years of owning the mattress, DreamCloud will repair or replace a defective mattress at no cost. After that point, the warranty still applies, but there may be shipping charges for warranty services.
Is DreamCloud Hybrid a good mattress?
In our testing, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid received solid scores in all categories, and it especially excelled in pressure relief and overall value. That said, your experience with any mattress will depend on how well it suits your body type, sleeping position, and personal preferences. We found that the DreamCloud Hybrid performed best for back sleepers under 230 pounds as well as side sleepers of all body types.
Is DreamCloud better than Tempurpedic?
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid and Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt both performed well in our tests, and the best choice between the two will likely depend on your unique needs and preferences. Hot sleepers, budget-conscious shoppers, and those who weigh over 230 pounds will likely prefer the firmer DreamCloud, which costs less and sleeps cooler. However, side sleepers and those under 230 pounds who like a mattress that contours and “hugs” the body may prefer the Tempur-Pedic.
What are common complaints about DreamCloud?
The most common complaints about the DreamCloud come from sleepers whose body type or sleep preferences are not suited to a medium-firm hybrid mattress. Back and stomach sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds will likely find the mattress too soft. Likewise, sleepers under 130 pounds who prefer soft, contouring mattresses may find it too firm.
Is DreamCloud hybrid better than Serta hybrid?
Our testing found that the DreamCloud Hybrid and Serta Hybrid are both great beds with the former scoring higher in most categories, like pressure relief, durability, and edge support. On the other hand, the Serta Hybrid is a more versatile option, since, unlike the DreamCloud, it offers three different firmness options.
BUYING IT
FAQs
Is DreamCloud Hybrid a good mattress?
In our testing, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid received solid scores in all categories, and it especially excelled in pressure relief and overall value. That said, your experience with any mattress will depend on how well it suits your body type, sleeping position, and personal preferences. We found that the DreamCloud Hybrid performed best for back sleepers under 230 pounds as well as side sleepers of all body types.
Is DreamCloud better than Tempurpedic?
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid and Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt both performed well in our tests, and the best choice between the two will likely depend on your unique needs and preferences. Hot sleepers, budget-conscious shoppers, and those who weigh over 230 pounds will likely prefer the firmer DreamCloud, which costs less and sleeps cooler. However, side sleepers and those under 230 pounds who like a mattress that contours and “hugs” the body may prefer the Tempur-Pedic.
What are common complaints about DreamCloud?
The most common complaints about the DreamCloud come from sleepers whose body type or sleep preferences are not suited to a medium-firm hybrid mattress. Back and stomach sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds will likely find the mattress too soft. Likewise, sleepers under 130 pounds who prefer soft, contouring mattresses may find it too firm.
Is DreamCloud hybrid better than Serta hybrid?
Our testing found that the DreamCloud Hybrid and Serta Hybrid are both great beds with the former scoring higher in most categories, like pressure relief, durability, and edge support. On the other hand, the Serta Hybrid is a more versatile option, since, unlike the DreamCloud, it offers three different firmness options.
Mary is a product-content marketer who applies a pedigree in journalism, human-centered design, and cultural trends to inform strategy. Prior to Sleep Doctor, Mary led editorial and creative at ESPN and Rad Power Bikes. She likes to build and grow things, and break and fix things, and only sometimes in that order.