Our team at Sleep Foundation conducts extensive hands-on tests for each mattress to provide you with the most reliable, data-driven recommendations and reviews. Below are key guidelines that inform our testing methodology:
Our testers lie on the surface of each mattress to evaluate factors such as contouring and support. We also use specialized tools to measure performance criteria like pressure relief, heat retention, and motion isolation.
We test each mattress using various sleep positions to observe whether a mattress is better suited for side, back, or stomach sleeping. We roll around the surface and sit on the edges to gauge ease of movement and perimeter support.
We have tested hundreds of mattresses and bring years of experience in the mattress industry to the test lab. Our testing team covers a wide range of sleep preferences, sleep positions, and body types. This helps us represent as many sleeper types as possible in our reviews.
The Puffy Lux is a foam hybrid with a plush medium (5) feel ideal for side sleeping. A close body contour helps the mattress excel at pain and pressure relief, and our tests also show the Lux isolates motion well compared to other hybrids.
Ratings Summary
Motion Isolation
8/10
Edge Support
7/10
Temperature Control
7/10
Ease of Movement
6.5/10
Off Gassing
7/10
Pressure Relief
8.5/10
Pros
Thick comfort system accommodates muscles and joints
Contouring memory foam offers excellent pressure relief to side sleepers
Lifetime warranty
Cons
Too soft for the majority of people over 230 pounds
Puffy was founded in 2016, and the Puffy Lux is a hybrid mattress that has emerged as one of their most popular offerings.
The Puffy Lux is 12 inches tall and has a firmness level of medium (5). The comfort system features both memory foam and polyfoam to enhance comfort and support, and a durable coil support core creates a steady and sturdy base.
Given its affordable price-point, our team wanted to see how well the Puffy Lux scored during our in-house testing. In this review, we’ll go over the findings from our Test Lab, breaking down the performance, construction, and pricing of the Puffy Lux Mattress.
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Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Puffy Lux Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager
Side sleeper
190 lbs.
Talks in sleep (like a lot)
I’m a big fan of the Puffy Lux. Since I’m a side sleeper, I place a lot of value on the ability to cushion my shoulders and hips, and the Puffy Lux has the right amount of cradling to prevent pain in those areas.
Daniel Noyed
Senior Product Editor
Back sleeper
165 lbs.
Dunks head in ice water to wake up
For me, the support from the Puffy Lux was pretty good, but not awesome. When lying on my back, the mattress felt softer than I like, and I felt myself sinking in just a bit too far.
Logan Foley
Editorial Director
Side sleeper
140 lbs.
Has too many dogs in the bed
Like Colin, I was impressed by the pressure relief from the Puffy Lux when sleeping on my side. I also appreciated the motion isolation from the foam materials, which really helps you not wake up when your partner is moving around at night.
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Puffy Lux Hybrid
Sleeper Type
Under 130 lbs
130-230 lbs
Above 230 lbs
Side Sleepers
8.5/10
8/10
7/10
Back Sleepers
7.5/10
7/10
5.5/10
Stomach Sleepers
6.5/10
5.5/10
4.5/10
Side Sleepers
Based on our testing, the Puffy Lux performs best for side sleepers who weigh 230 pounds or less.
The memory foam in the comfort system cushions the shoulders and hips, which are common pressure points for side sleepers. At the same time, the polyfoam adds stability, and the pocketed coil core provides a sturdy base for overall support.
Side sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds may find the Puffy Lux to be a touch too soft. Our testing found that even though the mattress can give these sleepers adequate support, it allowed too much sinkage for some of our testers.
Back Sleepers
Our test results showed that the Puffy Lux worked the best for back sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds. Its ratings from back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds were pretty good, and ratings from those over 230 pounds were well below average.
As a general rule, back sleepers need a mattress with a surface that is firm enough to keep their abdomen from sinking down and out of alignment with the rest of the spine. During our tests, people under 130 pounds didn’t experience excess sinkage, but those over 230 pounds did.
Stomach Sleepers
Because of its deep hug and middle-of-the-road firmness, the Puffy Lux is not an ideal mattress for stomach sleepers. Among the stomach sleepers on our testing team, it was only those under 130 pounds who gave acceptable ratings to the Puffy Lux.
Stomach sleepers over 130 pounds felt their abdomen sagging down into the foam layers, which made it difficult to get comfortable and maintain a neutral alignment of the spine. These sleepers typically need a much firmer mattress to get proper support.
Mattress Performance
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
Motion Isolation
8
/ 10
“For a hybrid mattress, the Puffy Lux offers serious motion isolation. While it didn’t completely prevent vibrations from spreading on the mattress surface, it performed well enough that the majority of couples should have no problems when using this mattress.” – Colin
The Puffy Lux’s comfort system includes a 2-inch layer of memory foam, a material that is one of the best we’ve seen at preventing motion transfer. The two polyfoam layers also cut down on vibrations coming from the coils.
Given the hybrid design, you may still notice a small amount of movement when your partner gets in and out of bed. But our testing found that this motion transfer was minimal and unlikely to interfere with sleep for most people.
Pressure Relief
8.5
/ 10
“Even though this mattress is softer than I personally like, I have to admit that its foam layers do an impressive job at cushioning the body and relieving pressure.” – Danny
We found that the Puffy Lux delivered dependable pressure relief that supported a healthy spinal alignment, especially for side sleepers.
The thick comfort system, including the memory foam layer, adapts to the body so that there’s more cushioning for heavier zones. This reduces sharp impact against the mattress and allows the body to settle into a more neutral posture.
That said, the contouring materials aren’t a hit with everyone. Stomach sleepers on our testing team and most people over 230 pounds said that this mattress felt too soft, reducing its ability to fully support their body.
Temperature Control
7
/ 10
“For me, the Puffy Lux felt warm at times, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. Its heat retention may be a bigger problem for naturally hot sleepers.” – Logan
Because it’s made with close-conforming memory foam, temperature control isn’t the Puffy Lux’s strongest point, but it sleeps cooler than we would normally expect.
Memory foam traps heat within the foam, a problem that can be amplified by the fact that its deep hug keeps cooling airflow from reaching the skin.
Puffy includes several design features meant to prevent heat buildup, including a breathable fiber pad and cooling yarns in the cover. While this helps with temperature regulation, it may not be enough for hot sleepers who place a premium on having a cooling mattress.
Edge Support
7
/ 10
“The edge support from the Puffy Lux was better than I expected. Although the top layers compress around the perimeter, the edge reinforcement in the support core maintains a base level of stability.” – Colin
The Puffy Lux earned good scores in our tests of edge support.
Our testers noticed the foam sagging more around the perimeter, especially when sitting on the edge. At the same time, though, they didn’t feel unstable, thanks to the thick foam encasement that goes around the outside of the support core.
Based on our findings, we’re confident that edge support won’t be a problem for most sleepers. However, there may be too much sinkage around the edges for people who weigh over 230 pounds.
Ease of Movement
6.5
/ 10
“The Puffy Lux isn’t the easiest bed to move around on, but it doesn’t feel like quicksand, either. ” – Danny
In our Test Lab, the Puffy Lux earned decent scores for ease of movement.
While it does have a bouncy coil base, the thick comfort layers absorb some of the springiness. That’s especially true of the memory foam layer. Because it contours to the body, memory foam can restrict movement, especially for people with a higher body weight.
Despite the bed’s score for ease of movement, our testing team felt that this was unlikely to be a deal-breaker for most people. It’ll mostly impact combination sleepers who shift positions in the middle of the night.
Off-Gassing
7
/ 10
“The Puffy Lux gives off an initial smell, but it didn’t stick around for more than a day or two.” – Logan
Most mattresses have an odor when they first arrive at your home. This comes from the off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are a byproduct of the manufacturing process. Off-gassing is considered harmless, but the odor may bother people who are sensitive to smells.
The Puffy Lux off-gasses on a comparable level to other hybrid mattresses. The smell should dissipate within a couple of days as long as the mattress is kept in a well-ventilated space.
The Puffy Lux Mattress has a medium firmness level, rating as a 5 on our 10-point firmness scale. The mattress is 12 inches thick, which makes it compatible with standard fitted sheets.
The cover of the Puffy Lux is made with a fabric blend that includes special yarns designed to help dissipate heat. The bottom of the mattress has a grippy exterior to keep the mattress in place on the bed frame.
The mattress has a sleek Euro-top with an airy fiber fill quilted into the cover. This material is meant to add breathability to the part of the mattress that is closest to the body.
Beneath the fiber fill, there is a .5-inch layer of gel-infused polyfoam and a 2-inch layer of gel-infused memory foam. These foams cradle the body, and the gel is intended to cut down on heat retention. The last component of the comfort system is a 2-inch layer of polyfoam with a formulation that is proprietary to Puffy. This layer adds pushback to protect against sinkage.
The support core of the Puffy Lux is made with 6 inches of individually pocketed coils that rest on a 1-inch layer of polyfoam. The coils are encased in high-density polyfoam around the perimeter, which gives the mattress extra edge support.
The Puffy Lux Hybrid comes in all six standard mattress sizes and a split king size intended for use with an adjustable bed. While it’s lightweight for a hybrid, you should still lift with a partner whenever the mattress needs to be rotated or moved. Below is a breakdown of height, weight, and size dimensions for the Puffy Lux mattress.
Sizes
Dimensions
Height
Weight
Twin
38″ x 75″
12″
55 lbs.
Twin XL
38″ x 80″
12″
57 lbs.
Full
54″ x 75″
12″
77 lbs.
Queen
60″ x 80″
12″
89 lbs.
King
76″ x 80″
12″
115 lbs.
California King
72″ x 84″
12″
109 lbs.
Split King
38″ x 80″ (2 pc.)
12″
114 lbs.
Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
Availability
Puffy ships to all 50 U.S. states. Mattresses are sold online from Puffy.com and are also available in dozens of partner showrooms nationwide. The Puffy website includes a store locator to find nearby retail partners.
Shipping
The Puffy Lux comes with free shipping to all of the 50 U.S. states. There is no extra charge for shipping to Alaska or Hawaii.
After an order is placed, the mattress usually ships within two business days and usually arrives a few business days after that.
The mattress arrives in a box after having been compressed, rolled up, and tightly sealed in plastic. You will need to bring the mattress from your doorstep to the bedroom where you want to set it up, and you may need a hand to move the mattress safely.
After you remove all the packaging, the mattress will decompress and gradually retake its full size.
Additional Services
Puffy does not offer White Glove delivery or old mattress removal.
Sleep Trial
Puffy extends a 101-night sleep trial to all mattress customers. The company asks that you sleep on the Puffy Lux for at least 14 nights, and preferably 30 nights, to determine if it is a good fit.
After that point, you can request a return if you are unhappy with the mattress. Puffy will arrange for pickup, or you can donate the mattress and send the donation receipt to Puffy. Once the return is complete, you will receive a full refund.
Warranty
The Puffy Lux is covered by a lifetime warranty. In the case of any defects, such as visible indentations greater than 1.5 inches, Puffy will replace the mattress free of charge. The warranty does not cover damage from misuse or normal wear and tear.
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