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Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
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The Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two is built with a compelling combination of memory foam, microcoils, and sturdy innerspring coils. It offers noticeable contouring and pressure relief along with a zoned design for extra support near common pain points.
- Two layers of memory foam relieve pressure and isolate motion
- Microcoils boost responsiveness and breathability
- Free White Glove delivery
- Lacks firmness for many sleepers over 230 pounds
- Not available in a traditional twin size
Sleeper is one of the company’s most popular online offerings. Several Perfect Sleeper product lines are available, including the luxurious Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid collection.
The entry-level Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid is a 13-inch foam-over-coil hybrid available in three firmness levels. For a slightly higher price, you can upgrade to the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two. This mattress is sold in medium (5) and medium firm (6) designs, and is constructed with foam and minicoil comfort layers over a zoned pocketed coil support core.
This review focuses on the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two, which we brought into our Test Lab for a full evaluation. We cover its performance in essential categories like motion isolation and pressure relief, take a close look at how it’s built, and explain which sleepers it works best for.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid (Level Two) Right for You?
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid (Level Two) Scored
Motion Isolation8.5/10
Our testing team found that the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two provided excellent motion isolation, especially on the medium (5) model.
The softer design absorbed motion better than most hybrid mattresses, and this can be attributed to the two memory foam layers and pocketed innerspring coils. These materials cut down on vibrations from movement that might otherwise ripple across the mattress surface.
Strong performance in this category tends to be most important to couples, especially if either bed partner is easily awakened by movement during the night.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: For a hybrid mattress, the Perfect Sleeper X Level Two was extremely effective at isolating motion. I found that I could stay asleep without noticing movement on the other side of the mattress.
Pressure Relief9.0/10
Our testing showed that the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two delivers top-notch pressure relief, especially for side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds.
Memory foam excels at relieving pressure by contouring to match the body’s heavier areas and sharp pressure points. In this mattress, the two layers of memory foam work together to minimize pressure buildup around joints, especially the hips and shoulders of side sleepers.
Both models had excellent performance in this category, but the highest ratings went to the softer model that contours more closely to the body.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: I could feel pressure melt away as the memory foam adapted to my body. While others might find there to be too much hug, I found it both comfortable and supportive.
Temperature Control7.5/10
Based on our testing, the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two is average to slightly above average for maintaining a neutral temperature. Although memory foam can get warm, the gel-infused foam and airflow-permitting coils seemed to have a positive effect for our testers.
The softer medium (5) model hugs the body more tightly, which means it sleeps warmer than the medium firm (6) option. Our results show that either model can work for most people, but hot sleepers may want a mattress without memory foam.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: I can be sensitive to an overheating mattress, but thankfully, I didn’t have major issues on the mattress. It warmed up but didn’t get excessively hot.
Edge Support7.0/10
Our edge support assessment found that the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two had slightly weaker edges than many competing hybrid mattresses. When lying or sitting near the edge, our testers felt themselves sinking deeply into the memory foam layers. This didn’t make the mattress feel unstable, but it was a concern for people who depend on a sturdy edge (for mobility reasons or for sitting and putting on their shoes).
As expected, the medium (5) model felt softer around the edge, making the medium firm (6) model a better option for those who want a more reliable perimeter.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: Despite some perimeter reinforcements in the support core, I could still feel extra compression of the memory foam around the edges.
Ease of Movement7.0/10
Our testing team found that ease of movement was significantly different between the two firmness options. Changing sleeping positions on the medium (5) model was more difficult since the softer memory foam closely clings to the body. Because the medium firm (6) model has less sink, our testers said they noticed more bounce from the coils.
Ease of movement is most important to sleepers who move frequently at night, including combination sleepers who regularly shift between sleeping positions.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: I sleep on my side and back, and I found that there was some resistance when I wanted to switch positions. It was definitely more challenging on the softer model since it hugged my body more tightly.
Durability7.0/10
Long-term durability can be hard to assess, especially since some people put a greater strain on their mattress. However, all indications are that the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two is built in a way that will deliver durability that is comparable to most hybrid mattresses on the market.
We were impressed with the construction of the mattress, but memory foam can start to soften faster than some other materials. After years of nightly use, softening of the foam may affect its overall feel and stability.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two, 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.
“I loved how the mattress felt when lying on my side. The memory foam layers contoured around my hips and shoulders, but I didn’t find myself sinking down into the mattress. Both firmness options worked for me, but I would give a slight nod to the medium firm version.”
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
“The memory foam layers did a good job of cushioning my main pressure points, but I can see why this mattress won’t work for everyone. It may have too much hug and feel too soft, especially for back and stomach sleepers with a higher body weight.”
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs.
Side sleeper · 140 lbs.
“Like Jeremy, I had a slight preference for the medium firm model, especially because it was a touch more supportive when lying on my back and stomach. As a hybrid sleeper, I appreciated that there was some springiness from the coils that prevented me from feeling stuck in place.”
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The side sleepers on our testing team gave strong ratings to the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two. People weighing up to 230 pounds loved the feel of both the medium (5) and medium firm (6) designs, which gently conformed to the body and gave plenty of cushioning to the hips and shoulders.
Some side sleepers over 230 pounds were less enthusiastic about the mattress. While they received sufficient support, many felt that there was too much sinkage, especially on the medium (5) model.
Back Sleepers
During our testing of the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two, ratings from back sleepers were a mixed bag. Back sleepers up to 230 pounds praised the medium firm (6) model, which offered near-ideal support to their midsection.
The model with a medium (5) firmness level got lower ratings from all of our back sleepers, and only those under 130 pounds felt that it was above average at maintaining healthy spinal alignment.
For back sleepers over 230 pounds, neither model felt particularly supportive. While a few testers said that the firmer model provided acceptable support, almost everyone agreed that a more robust mattress with less contouring would be a better match for their needs.
Stomach Sleepers
Our testing found that the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two is only well-suited to stomach sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds. Among these sleepers, the medium firm (6) model is the most supportive.
For other stomach sleepers, the mattress felt too soft. It allowed their abdomen to sink too deeply into the top layers, which pulled the spine out of alignment and made it more likely to experience uncomfortable sleep.
Construction
Inside the Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid (Level Two)
Cover
Polyester
Comfort Layers
Memory foam, memory foam (graphite-infused), microcoils, polyfoam
Support Core
Pocketed coils (zoned, reinforced perimeter)
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Buying It
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
Availability
The Serta Perfect Sleeper X Level Two mattress can be purchased on the Serta website and in partner brick-and-mortar mattress stores nationwide. For online orders, the mattress is only available for shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. states.
Shipping
When purchased online through Serta, the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two comes with free White Glove delivery. This includes a scheduled delivery date, setup of your Perfect Sleeper X, and haul-away services for your old mattress. If you order a mattress base or foundation, its installation is also included in Serta’s delivery service.
Delivery and installation are usually completed within 2 to 4 weeks after you place an order. Prior to delivery, Serta’s logistics partner will contact you to schedule a delivery date.
Additional Services
White Glove delivery is included in the cost of your mattress purchase.
Sleep Trial
Serta offers a 100-night sleep trial for the Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two if you purchase it directly from the company’s website. Beginning on the day the mattress is delivered, you have 100 nights to try out the mattress with the option of making a return. You are required to use the mattress for 30 nights as an adjustment period. If you decide not to keep the mattress, Serta will coordinate pickup and issue you a full refund.
Warranty
The Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Level Two comes with a 10-year limited warranty that covers uncommon defects in materials and manufacturing. If a defect is found, Serta will repair or replace your mattress under the warranty terms. The warranty does not cover negligence, accidental damage, or typical wear and tear.
Jeremy is a sleep product tester with a passion for methodology and data collection. He’s spent the last six years at Sleep Foundation testing nearly every mattress, pillow, and sheet on the market, and has gained a holistic understanding of how to get the most accurate and universal results possible. When he’s not working, Jeremy likes to make music, play tennis, and watch old movies.