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Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
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The TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid features all the pressure relief you’d expect from Tempur-Pedic, but the coil support core adds better edge support and a more responsive surface than the all-foam models.
- Foam layers reduce motion transfer
- Excellent pressure relief due to adaptive memory foam
- Coils generate some pushback
- Too soft to properly support stomach sleepers weighing more than 130 pounds
- Not designed for breathability, so it sleeps fairly warm
Founded in 1992, Tempur-Pedic has been a popular mattress brand for decades. Now a subsidiary of Tempur Sealy International, the company’s foam and hybrid beds include proprietary TEMPUR material. Originally developed by NASA scientists, the open-cell memory foam material was adapted by Tempur-Pedic for use in mattresses. TEMPUR foam adjusts to body pressure, providing above-average cushioning and contouring.
Designed to reduce pressure, the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid offers a similar conforming feel to the all-foam TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress. However, it includes more than 1,000 coils in its support core, which enhances edge support and creates a bouncier surface conducive to movement.
Tempur-Pedic’s other models include the luxury TEMPUR-Adapt and TEMPUR-breeze collections. The TEMPUR-Adapt, TEMPUR-ProAdapt, and TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt mattresses are constructed with readily contouring foam for improved pressure relief, while the TEMPUR-PRObreeze and TEMPUR-LUXEbreeze beds incorporate phase change material for enhanced breathability. Each of these models features an all-foam design, with some also available in a hybrid version.
We’ll focus on the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress, covering its construction, cost, and performance to help you decide if it’s the best bed for you.
SMART MATCHING
Is the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Right for You?
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Scored
Motion Isolation8.0/10
Like most beds that feature memory foam comfort systems, the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress does a very good job of isolating motion.
The two layers of TEMPUR memory foam in the hybrid bed’s comfort system absorb movement, meaning sleep partners can get in and out of bed and change positions without disturbing each other.
Motion isolation is most beneficial for light sleepers, those with pets who jump in and out of bed, and partners who sleep restlessly or have different bedtimes. It can also be an important factor for people who share a bed with a child.
Pressure Relief8.5/10
The contouring TEMPUR memory foam cushions the body evenly while cradling the sleeper at high-pressure spots, like the hips and shoulders, to promote proper spinal alignment.
The mixture of pressure-reducing foam and responsive coils encourages good posture for side sleepers of all body types. Back and stomach sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds should also enjoy reduced pressure and adequate support.
Temperature Control7.0/10
Memory foam is known for its tendency to absorb heat. When sinking foam cradles the body, skin contact increases, which leads to greater heat retention.
The TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress features a moderately conforming memory foam comfort system, which does little to control temperature. And while the coils in the support core promote airflow, they don’t combat heat retention enough to offer a cool sleep experience.
With only fair breathability, this mattress isn’t the best choice for exceptionally hot sleepers. Sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds may find the bed particularly warm because they sink more deeply into the comfort system.
Edge Support7.0/10
Like most hybrid beds, the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress has coils in its support core that reinforce its perimeter, creating supportive edges.
With reinforced edges, people have an easier time getting in and out of bed and can use the bed’s full surface. That said, sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds may experience some sinkage near the edges due to increased pressure on the bed’s surface.
Ease of Movement6.5/10
While the conforming memory foam in the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid’s comfort system hugs the sleeper gently, the coils in its support core counteract sinkage with a mild bounce that facilitates movement.
Most sleepers under 230 pounds should be able to change sleep positions easily, and getting in and out of bed shouldn’t pose a problem. Sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds sink more deeply into the bed’s soft TEMPUR material, which may hinder movement slightly.
Durability7.5/10
Tempur-Pedic has been around for decades and has earned a reputation for crafting well-built, long-lasting mattresses. Despite being one of the more budget-friendly models, the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid is made with the same high-quality foams as the brand’s other mattresses, and its hybrid coil design is more robust than the all-foam version. We’d estimate this mattress to have a lifespan of at least eight years given proper care, which is slightly longer than competing hybrids.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Side sleepers generally need a mattress that conforms to the body to alleviate pressure and promote spinal alignment. With its medium (5) feel and adaptive memory foam, the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress properly supports side sleepers of a range of body types
The responsive TEMPUR material in the hybrid bed’s comfort system contours around the sleeper’s natural curves, reducing pressure points that can cause pain. For side sleepers, the shoulders and hips are high-pressure areas that require cushioning, and the TEMPUR material offers a conforming surface that many side sleepers appreciate.
Our tests show that this mattress performs best for those weighing less than 230 pounds. However, thanks to dense polyfoam and springy coils in the support core that prevent sinkage, side sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds are also well supported.
Back Sleepers
The TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress is suitable for most back sleepers. These sleepers don’t require the same level of soft cushioning or pressure relief as side sleepers, and they typically prefer a medium firm to firm sleep surface with moderate conforming that reduces pressure in the lumbar area.
This bed efficiently decreases pressure, cradling the sleeper with a responsive, pressure-relieving comfort system. However, strongly supportive coils and dense foam in the support core also distribute weight evenly across its surface, minimizing sinkage to help back sleepers maintain a neutral spine.
The mattress adequately supports back sleepers weighing less than 230 pounds. Those weighing more than 230 pounds risk spinal misalignment due to inadequate support and may want to consider a firmer bed with a thicker comfort system.
Stomach Sleepers
The TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress doesn’t offer the firm feel that many stomach sleepers require. This sleep position puts a lot of pressure on the vertebrae in the spine, and it’s important to have a firmly supportive mattress to reduce pressure and prevent the spine from falling out of alignment.
Our testers found this mattress does a good job of supporting stomach sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds. Those heavier than 130 pounds should consider a firmer bed with less contouring.
Construction
Inside the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid
Cover
Stretch fabric
Comfort Layer
TEMPUR memory foam (soft) and TEMPUR Memory Foam (Medium Firm)
Support Core
Coils and polyfoam
Other Tempur-Pedic Mattresses to Consider
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud
7.6/107.6/10 · $1,699 – $3,398
Foam · Medium (5)
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt
8.0/108.0/10 · $1,999 – $3,998
Foam · Medium (5)
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-ProAdapt
8.1/108.1/10 · $2,699 – $5,398
Foam · Soft (3), Medium (5), Firm (7)
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-breeze
8.3/108.3/10 · $3,949 – $7,898
Hybrid · Soft (3), Medium (5), Firm (7)
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze Smart Bed
8.4/108.4/10 · $9,298 – $18,596
Hybrid · Medium (5)
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
90 Night
Sleep Trial (30-night minimum)
10 Year
Limited Warranty
Free
Ground Shipping (contiguous U.S.)
Availability
The TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress is available through the Tempur-Pedic website, by phone order, and in Tempur-Pedic stores across the U.S. Tempur-Pedic mattresses are also sold through retail partners like Mattress Firm and Macy’s. Shoppers can find the retail store closest to their location on the company’s website.
Shipping
Orders include free shipping in the contiguous U.S. via UPS Ground. Additional charges apply for shipments to Alaska and Hawaii.
Depending on availability, the mattress arrives compressed in a reusable canvas bag or recyclable cardboard box. Buyers can upgrade shipping to UPS 2nd Day Air for an additional cost.
Additional Services
The TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress does not qualify for White Glove delivery or mattress removal services. However, other Tempur-Pedic mattress models include White Glove delivery in the contiguous U.S.
Sleep Trial
Tempur-Pedic offers a 90-night sleep trial for the TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress. The sleep trial is only valid for mattresses purchased directly from Tempur-Pedic — either online, over the phone, or in a brick-and-mortar location known as a Tempur-Pedic Flagship Store.
Shoppers are asked to wait a minimum of 30 days to initiate a return. Qualifying returns receive a full refund less a $175 shipping fee. The sleep trial isn’t valid for purchases made at third-party retailers.
Warranty
The TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid Mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty, during which the company covers costs associated with repairing or replacing a defective mattress due to faulty workmanship or materials. However, customers are responsible for transportation costs.
To prevent voiding the warranty, purchasers must use an appropriate foundation, bed frame, or adjustable base with the mattress.
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