eLuxury Mattress Review

Motion isolation registers as well above-average and is a strength of the eLuxury Gel Memory Foam mattress. The thick memory foam comfort layer has a pronounced ability to compress only in the areas where weight is applied, and this keeps movement from travelling across the surface of the bed. For couples, especially those with individuals who are susceptible to sleep disruptions, this motion isolation can be a major benefit and can make it easier to sleep through the night.

With a comfort layer that can provide cushioning proportional to the weight applied to it, the eLuxury Gel Memory Foam mattress delivers solid pressure relief to the majority of sleepers. Memory foam is popular with people who have sharp pressure points precisely because of this ability to give a tailored feel that better accommodates the areas that need extra support. This can not only cut down on hard impact at areas like the shoulders and hips but also can help keep the spine properly aligned.

Like many memory foam mattresses, this eLuxury mattress can have problems with temperature regulation. Because of the contouring of memory foam, it is harder for air to circulate around the body, causing the skin to heat up. At the same time, the foam itself can collect heat, and as it does so, it gets softer, hugging the body more and further decreasing airflow. The comfort layer in this mattress has been infused with gel to try to slow down the rate at which it collects warmth, but it is still more prone to heat retention than other materials. For many people, this below-average temperature control may not be a problem, but for hot sleepers, it can be a serious drawback.

Two characteristics of memory foam contribute to weakened edge support in these types of beds, including the eLuxury mattress. First, the deep contouring of the foam is most pronounced around the perimeter. Second, the slow rebound of memory foam makes it easier to feel as if the material is giving out underneath you. While the support core’s dense foam creates a sturdy base, the top three inches can definitely feel unstable when lying or sitting near the edges of the bed. As a result, the eLuxury mattress rates as below-average in this category, and this may be an issue for people who put a high priority on edge-to-edge stability.

Memory foam, with a combination of significant contouring and a lack of responsiveness, can cause some people to perceive that they are sinking into the mattress. In some cases, this is described as feeling like they are sleeping in rather than on the mattress, and this effect can pose problems when you want to move on the bed. For people who frequently change their sleeping position or who simply like to have the sense that they can move effortlessly on their bed, the eLuxury mattress is not likely to be an optimal fit.

With its minimal bounce and weakness around the edge, the eLuxury Memory Foam mattress is not the ideal mattress for sex. The issue of feeling stuck in the bed can slow down movement on the bed, and some people find that this can be a barrier to sexual activity. Although the softness of the memory foam prevents painful impact on joints during sex, the lack of responsiveness causes it to get a below-average rating for this category.

Most mattresses give off a light odor when they are first unboxed, but that odor tends to be somewhat worse with the eLuxury mattress. This is common with all-foam beds that have a significant memory foam layer. The smell derives from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are created during manufacturing and held inside the plastic packaging when the bed is compressed. While the smell of the VOCs may be a nuisance, it is not a health risk. It is also temporary and should go away within a few days or even faster if your bedroom is well-ventilated.