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Puffy Cloud Mattress Review: Ratings From the Test Lab
The Puffy Cloud lives up to its name with a plush, pressure-relieving surface that contours closely to your body. This all-foam design also excels at motion isolation for couples.
- Standout performance for side sleepers under 230 pounds
- Excellent motion isolation that limits nighttime disruptions from a bed partner’s movement
- Lifetime warranty
- Lacks firmness for most sleepers over 230 pounds
- Memory foam can retain heat and restrict movement on the mattress
The Puffy Cloud Mattress, previously known as the Puffy Mattress, is the newest iteration of Puffy’s original mattress model. Over time, Puffy has enhanced this mattress, adding cooling features and other design elements to improve its performance.
This all-foam mattress checks in at 10 inches tall, and it is powered by a contouring comfort layer made with gel-infused memory foam. With a medium (5) firmness level, it suits a wide range of sleepers with particular appeal for side sleepers.
We set up the Puffy Cloud in our test lab to give it a thorough evaluation. We go over its strengths and weaknesses, how it’s built, and other important details like pricing, sizing, and returns.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Puffy Cloud Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Puffy Cloud lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Puffy Cloud Scored
Motion Isolation8.0/10
Our testing found high-end motion isolation on the Puffy Cloud Mattress. It does an excellent job of preventing movement on one side of the bed from spreading to the other side.
This ability to isolate motion comes from the contouring memory foam near the top of the mattress. It makes the Puffy Cloud an appealing choice for couples and people who share their bed with a pet.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: I found the motion isolation to be really top-notch on the Puffy Cloud. I could barely notice when there was movement on another part of the mattress.
Pressure Relief7.5/10
Pressure relief is another strong point of the Puffy Cloud. Because memory foam adapts its shape to conform to the weight of the body, the mattress can give extra cushioning to the areas that need it most.
In our testing, side sleepers under 230 pounds experienced the most pronounced pressure relief from the Puffy Cloud. However, the same characteristics that made it a hit with those sleepers can reduce its support among stomach sleepers and people over 230 pounds.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: The memory foam gently hugged my shoulders and hips, providing sublime pressure relief for a side sleeper like me.
Temperature Control6.0/10
The Puffy Cloud scored as average or just below average for temperature regulation. It won’t feel like a furnace, but it’s also far from the coolest mattresses on the market.
The heat buildup comes from the memory foam, which can retain warmth and block airflow around the skin. The mattress uses gel-infused foam and cooling fabrics, but these can’t fully address the issue of heat collecting in the memory foam layer.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: While Puffy has included a number of cooling features, the Puffy Cloud is not the ideal option for hot sleepers. I could definitely feel some heat buildup, especially as time passed and the foam contoured more closely to my skin.
Edge Support6.0/10
The Puffy Cloud is right around average when it comes to edge support. Around the perimeter, you can feel the foam compress when you apply weight to it. That said, the dense foam in the base of the mattress retains a degree of stability.
For most people, the edge support is sufficient, but it may be lacking for those who frequently sit or sleep near the edge of the bed or who have limited mobility.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: It was clear that the softest part of the mattress was the perimeter. When I sat down to tie my shoes, the foam compression was significant. It didn’t affect me much while sleeping, but it might be a concern for some people.
Ease of Movement6.0/10
While contouring foam can enhance pressure relief, the flip side of the coin is that it can restrict movement. At times, our testing team felt like they were fighting the mattress when they wanted to switch to a different sleeping position or just move around on the mattress surface.
Overall, this degree of movement restriction is common among other mattresses made with memory foam. It’s not a dealbreaker for most people, but it may be a problem for combination sleepers who frequently adjust their body’s position during the night.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: The hug of the Puffy Cloud can get in the way when you want to flip over or adjust your sleeping position.
Durability6.0/10
As a 10-inch, all-foam mattress, the Puffy Cloud lacks some of the key features that make mattresses durable, such as coil layers, firmness, or sturdier materials like latex. Instead, it’s constructed of memory foam and polyfoam and has a medium firmness. You should still get a solid six or seven or so years of mattress life, but durability is not this model’s strong suit.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Puffy Cloud Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jeremy Klein
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 160 lbs
Side sleeper · 160 lbs
As soon as I lay down on the Puffy Cloud, I was impressed by its pressure relief. I’m a side sleeper, so I pay close attention to how well a mattress cushions my hips and shoulders. The Puffy Cloud really softened impact in those areas, letting me rest comfortably.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs
Side sleeper · 140 lbs
I second everything that Colin said about pressure relief for side sleepers. The only downside to the contouring of the Puffy Cloud is that I felt more resistance when I wanted to turn over or move around in bed.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs
Back sleeper · 215 lbs
Given my sleeping position, I felt like the Puffy Cloud provided adequate support but nothing to write home about. I didn’t feel myself sinking into the bed too deeply, but it was softer than I prefer. I think it would be a bigger issue for back sleepers over 230 pounds.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The Puffy Cloud is extremely well-suited to side sleepers under 230 pounds. In our test lab, these sleepers raved about how well the mattress cushioned their hips and shoulders, allowing them to maintain a healthy spinal alignment.
The strong performance for side sleepers is driven by the contouring qualities of memory foam and the mid-range firmness level of the Puffy Cloud. That said, side sleepers over 230 pounds in our testing reported that the mattress was a little too plush, reducing their overall level of support.
Back Sleepers
The Puffy Cloud is an acceptable mattress for most back sleepers under 230 pounds, but it’s far from their most supportive option. Among back sleepers on our testing team, those under 130 pounds gave it the highest ratings since they didn’t sink as far into the top layers.
Too much sink and contouring can reduce lower back support for back sleepers. Without enough firmness, their midsection can push deeply into the bed, disrupting their spinal alignment. On the Puffy Cloud, this is most likely to affect back sleepers over 230 pounds.
Stomach Sleepers
The Puffy Cloud is not the ideal mattress for stomach sleepers. People in this sleep position typically need a mattress that is firmer so that it remains flat and stable. During our testing, stomach sleepers said that the mattress felt too soft and that its contouring properties felt excessive for their sleep posture.
Among stomach sleepers, those under 130 pounds were most likely to say that the Puffy Cloud provided an acceptable amount of comfort and support. Stomach sleepers over 230 pounds gave it the lowest ratings.
Construction
Inside the Puffy Cloud
Cover
Tencel lyocell and Celliant blend
4″ Comfort Layer
Felted fiber, 2″ memory foam (gel-infused), 2″ polyfoam
6″ Support Core
Polyfoam
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Brad is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest who holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Washington University. As someone who has lived with sleep problems throughout his adult life, Brad is passionate about helping others get the rest they need. He’s professionally tested and reviewed sleep products for nearly a decade.