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DreamCloud Ultra Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
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The DreamCloud Ultra features a luxury design with optimal pressure relief and motion isolation. Constructed with memory foam and zoned polyfoam comfort layers, both the hybrid and all-foam models of the DreamCloud Ultra deliver high-end comfort and support.
- Top-tier pressure relief
- Effective motion isolation for fewer sleep disruptions among bed partners
- Generous 365-night sleep trial
- Luxury price-point
- Too plush for most sleepers over 230 pounds
DreamCloud is an online mattress brand that has consistently expanded its product line since its initial launch in 2018. One of the company’s newest offerings is the DreamCloud Ultra, a luxury model designed with high-performance materials.
The DreamCloud Ultra is 15 inches tall and has a firmness level of medium. Using the 1-10 firmness scale, our testing team found that the DreamCloud Ultra rates as a 5. The mattress comes in all-foam and hybrid options, both of which earned high marks for pressure relief during our tests.
We evaluated the DreamCloud Ultra in our Seattle-based Test Lab. We’ll go over what our testers found and dive into all the other details you need to know to help decide if this mattress is a good fit for you.
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the DreamCloud Ultra Scored
Motion Isolation9.0/10
Our testing team raved about how well the DreamCould Ultra isolated motion. High-end motion isolation is a characteristic of memory foam, which is featured in the top layer of the mattress.
In our tests, sleepers barely noticed when someone was tossing and turning on the other side of the bed. That makes the DreamCloud Ultra a strong option for couples and people who are easily awakened by a partner’s movement during the night.
Because it has less bounce, we found that the Ultra Memory Foam was better at motion isolation than the Ultra Hybrid. However, both models scored very well in this category.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: The DreamCloud Ultra offers outstanding motion isolation, especially on the all-foam model. The thick memory foam layer absorbed virtually all vibrations from movement on both sides of the bed.
Pressure Relief9.0/10
All of our testers recognized the ability of the DreamCloud Ultra to adapt to the body thanks to its layers of memory foam and zoned polyfoam. These materials give the mattress a hug-like sensation that can minimize tension around sharp pressure points.
However, not all sleepers loved this level of contouring. In our testing, people over 230 pounds tended to experience excess sinkage into the foams. For them, the mattress relieved pressure but ultimately lacked support.
For that reason, the pressure relieving qualities of the DreamCloud Hybrid are best for side sleepers up to 230 pounds and back and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: Pressure relief is one of the DreamCloud Ultra’s signature attributes. The foam comfort layers do an excellent job of cushioning and contouring.
Temperature Control7.0/10
During our temperature control testing, we detected some heat retention in the top layers of the DreamCloud Ultra. Our individual testers also noted some heat buildup, although most said that it was mild and didn’t disrupt their sleep.
The cover and top layer of the DreamCloud Ultra include materials designed to help the mattress maintain a balanced temperature. However, memory foam has a tendency to trap heat as it conforms to the body.
In the end, we found these factors largely balanced themselves out. For most sleepers, the DreamCloud Ultra is cool enough, but it may not be the perfect fit for hot sleepers.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: The DreamCloud Ultra has some extra cooling features, but I still felt some moderate warmth building up during the night.
Edge Support7.0/10
A common issue with memory foam is its weakness around the perimeter, and our testers noticed this issue on the DreamCloud Ultra.
With its reinforced coil support core, the Ultra Hybrid had a sturdier perimeter that was better suited to sitting on the edge of the bed. The Ultra Memory Foam model was less supportive along the edges, but most of our testers didn’t feel like they were going to roll off the mattress.
The conclusion of our testing was that edge support isn’t a strength of the DreamCloud Ultra, but the mattress has enough perimeter stability for most people. It may lack edge support for people over 230 pounds or those with limited physical mobility.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: Of the two models, I found the Ultra Hybrid to be more stable around the perimeter. There was quite a bit more sinkage near the edge of the all-foam model.
Ease of Movement6.5/10
While conforming foam offers the benefit of pressure relief, it frequently comes with the downside of restricting movement in bed. Our testing team found that to be true with the DreamCloud Ultra, particularly the all-foam model.
As memory foam hugs the body, an impression is formed in the foam. When you want to move, you sometimes have to push against that impression especially if you have a higher body weight.
The Ultra Hybrid has some bounciness from the coils that improves ease of movement, but even on that model, adjusting your body’s position requires some effort. That can be an issue for combination sleepers who want to be able to easily switch between positions during the night.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: At times, the deep contouring of the foam caused me to feel stuck in the mattress, requiring more effort to turn over in bed.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the DreamCloud Ultra Hybrid Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 130 lbs.
Side sleeper · 130 lbs.
The pressure relief was outstanding! The DreamCloud Ultra really cradles the body, which, as a side sleeper, felt great around my shoulders and hips.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
I’m a back sleeper, so for me, the DreamCloud Ultra was just a bit too soft. It cushioned my hips and shoulders, but I felt myself sinking into the bed more than I’d like.
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content · Combo sleeper · 150 lbs.
Combo sleeper · 150 lbs.
I can’t deny what Logan said about pressure relief — it’s really impressive. But for me there was a drawback. The deep contouring of the memory foam made it hard for me to move on the mattress and adjust my sleeping position.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Our testing found that the DreamCloud Ultra works well for most side sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds. The mattress got especially strong ratings from side sleepers under 130 pounds.
Our testers were almost uniformly impressed by the DreamCloud Ultra’s ability to contour to the hips and shoulders, which are the main pressure points when sleeping on your side. However, some testers felt that the mattress was too soft, leading them to sink too far into the bed. This opinion was most common among side sleepers over 230 pounds.
Back Sleepers
In our testing, the DreamCloud Ultra proved to be a comfortable and supportive mattress for back sleepers under 130 pounds. They spoke highly of the gentle contouring around their hips and lower back, which eased strain in the lumbar spine. These sleepers gave slightly higher ratings to the hybrid model thanks to its sturdy and bouncy coils.
In contrast, back sleepers over 230 pounds said that this mattress was too plush, so their midsection pushed down into the mattress and disrupted their spinal alignment.
Back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds received adequate support from the DreamCloud Ultra, but most said that their preference was for a mattress with a slightly firmer feel.
Stomach Sleepers
With its medium (5) firmness, the DreamCloud Ultra is not the ideal mattress for most stomach sleepers.
When lying on your stomach, spinal alignment can be thrown off if your abdomen sags down into the mattress. For that reason, a firmer bed usually works better to keep stomach sleepers in a flat and neutral position.
In our tests, stomach sleepers under 130 pounds got adequate support from the DreamCloud Ultra. However, stomach sleepers with a higher body weight experienced too much sinkage to give the mattress high ratings.
Construction
Inside the DreamCloud Ultra
Cover
Quilted top with cooling fibers
2″ Comfort Layer
Contouring memory foam
12″ Support Core
High-density foam
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DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
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Buying It
Warranty, Shipping, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Shipping and Returns
$199+
White Glove Delivery
Where to Buy DreamCloud Ultra Mattress
The DreamCloud Ultra Mattress is available to shoppers in all 50 U.S. states. The mattress can be purchased directly from DreamCloud on their website. DreamCloud mattresses are also sold in a network of over 4,000 retail stores nationwide that can be found using the website’s Store Locator.
Shipping
DreamCloud offers free ground shipping to all addresses in the contiguous United States. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is available for an extra charge that will be shown during the online checkout process. International shipping is not available.
In most cases, the mattress is ready to ship within a few days and then arrives in two to five business days after that. For delivery, the mattress is rolled, tightly compressed, sealed in plastic, and placed in a cardboard box.
That box gets delivered to your front door. To set up the DreamCloud Ultra, you carry the box to your bedroom, remove all the packaging, and allow the mattress to decompress and expand to its full size. It may take up to three days for the mattress to completely expand, but you can sleep on it right away.
Given the height and the weight of the DreamCloud Ultra, it is best to have at least two people available to lift and move the mattress.
Additional Services
For an additional charge, DreamCloud offers a White Glove delivery service that includes installation of the DreamCloud Ultra and removal of your old mattress.
If you select this option at checkout, you will be contacted by a local service provider once they have received your mattress order. They will schedule a two-hour window to come to your home, usually within 3 business days.
Sleep Trial
The DreamCloud Ultra comes with a risk-free, 365-night sleep trial. The company asks that you try the mattress for 30 nights, and after that, you have another 11 months to decide if the mattress is right for you.
If you decide to request a return, the company will work with you to have the mattress picked up or donated. There is no charge for returns, and you will receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Warranty
DreamCloud offers a Forever Warranty for their mattresses, including the DreamCloud Ultra. The warranty covers defects in materials and manufacturing but does not cover damage from negligence or normal wear and tear.
During the first 10 years that you have the mattress, the company will replace any mattress that is found to be defective without any charge. After 10 years, the company will repair or replace a defective mattress at a maximum charge of $100 for shipping.