Avocado Mattress Review: Ratings From Our Test Lab

This isn’t the choice for you if you want that “jumping next to a full wine glass” kind of isolation. It’s a latex mattress, which means that it’s naturally a lot bouncier than other mattress choices. Skip it if you have a bed partner that moves around a ton. – Logan

One of the main downsides of the Avocado Mattress is that it can cause vibrations from one person’s movement to be felt on the other side of the bed. This is a common issue with latex hybrids, which have plenty of bounce from their internal components.

This is most likely to be a problem if you or your bed partner sleep lightly. Otherwise, our testers said they noticed movement but weren’t really bothered by it.

Among the models of the Avocado Mattress, the pillow-top and box-top isolate more motion because of their softer feel with more cushioning.

Personally, I thought the Avocado Green excelled at pressure relief — but as someone who hovers around 220 pounds, I recognize that lighter sleepers may not get the cradling they need. The pillow-top may be a necessary add-on if you prefer a closer contour from your sleep surface. – Brad

While the Avocado isn’t widely praised for its pressure relief, our testing team was pleasantly surprised. The standard model had sufficient cushioning for most sleepers, and the pillow-top and box-top models got even higher ranks thanks to their thicker comfort layers.

Your perceived pressure relief on this mattress can depend on your preferences and whether you like to be hugged by your mattress. While latex can soften impact, it lacks close contouring.

As a constant overheater, I really appreciate the combination of organic wool and cotton used to wick away heat and perspiration in the Avocado. I’d consider skipping the optional and box-top pillow-top if you overheat like me, as the added plushness may restrict airflow, meaning more heat buildup. – Danny

The Avocado Mattress is a great cooling mattress. In virtually every layer, you’ll find materials that combat hot sleeping. Wool and cotton are known for breathability, latex rarely collects heat, and coils allow air to flow through and cool things down.

All of the models scored very well in our tests of heat buildup, but the standard model slept the coolest. Because the pillow-top and box-top versions are softer, you may sink into the mattress more, which can trap some heat against your body.

Nevertheless, any of the Avocado Mattress models is a compelling choice for people who tend to overheat at night.

The Avocado Green’s perimeter is really sturdy. I didn’t notice much sinkage when I got on and off the mattress. This is a mattress you can really sprawl across without feeling like you’re going to roll off the edges. – Brad

The robust coils and resilient latex give the Avocado Mattress substantial edge support. Our testing team praised the benefits of the reinforced perimeter on all versions of the mattress and appreciated how it made it easy to lie down or sit near the edge.

The strongest edge support is available from the standard model, which also has the firmest feel. The weakest edge support is in the softer box-top, but it still stays relatively stable across the mattress surface.

The Avocado has a very bouncy design, making it incredibly easy to move around. The latex and coils that give the bed its floaty feel also keep you from sinking too deep into the surface. Even the pillow- and box-top models with thicker top layers are still pretty great when it comes to mobility. – Danny

Virtually everyone on our testing team was impressed with how easy it was to move on the surface of the Avocado Mattress. Unlike memory foam, which can cause you to feel trapped in place, latex and coils provide springiness that can actually help you adjust your body’s position.

Ease of movement is best on the firmer standard model, but you shouldn’t have difficulty moving on any of these options. This aspect of the Avocado’s performance is most important for combination sleepers and others who frequently roll over or modify their position in bed.

The Avocado’s “new mattress smell” went away super quickly. In my experience, all mattresses kind of stink when you unwrap them, but this one went away in a few hours, which is way less than average. – Logan

Avocado takes pride in offering eco-friendly products made without toxic chemicals, which has an added benefit of limiting off-gassing.

That said, virtually every mattress will have some scent when first installed. With the Avocado, it’s usually a bit of a rubbery latex smell, but our testing found that the smell dissipated quickly. It also poses no harm to your health.