Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings

Overall Rating 7.7

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Price Range: $1,189 – $2,379

Mattress Type: Foam

Firmness Options: Medium (5)

At a Glance

Tempur-Pedic mattresses have a reputation for luxury. The TEMPUR-Cloud follows suit but with a twist: The price-point is lower than Tempur-Pedic’s other models. Two layers of Tempur-Pedic’s trademark memory foam ease pressure around a side sleeper’s sensitive regions, and sleepers should feel little to no motion when their partner moves.

Ratings Summary

Motion Isolation

8.5/10

Edge Support

6/10

Temperature Control

5/10

Ease of Movement

5/10

Off Gassing

5.5/10

Pressure Relief

8/10

Pros

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  Great for couples with high levels of motion isolation
• 
  The most affordable Tempur-Pedic mattress
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  The first mattress in a box offered by Tempur-Pedic, which means it’s easy to unpack yourself

Cons

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  TEMPUR memory foam has deep contouring properties that aren’t suitable for everyone as some sleepers may find that it has too much hug.
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  Although the TEMPUR-Cloud comes with a sleep trial, there is a return shipping fee if you decide the bed is not right for you.
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  Memory foam can cause more heat buildup than other materials and may not be the best option for hot sleepers or people in warm climates.

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Video Review

Watch the video below to see how the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud performed when put to the test in our lab.

Sleeping Style and Body Weight

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud

Sleeper Type

Under 130 lbs

130-230 lbs

Above 230 lbs

Side Sleepers

8/10

8.5/10

6.5/10

Back Sleepers

6.5/10

7/10

5/10

Stomach Sleepers

5.5/10

6/10

4/10

Finding the optimal mattress can mean taking account of a number of different factors. Among those, two of the most important are sleeping position and body weight.

Side sleepers

In this position, there’s a tendency to place extra stress on the hips and shoulders because those are typically the widest parts of the body. If those joints press hard against a too-firm mattress, it can be painful, but if they sink too deeply into an extremely soft mattress, the spine can get thrown out of alignment. As such, side sleepers usually need a medium soft (4) to medium firm (6) mattress with mild to significant contouring. The higher a person’s body weight, generally the firmer the mattress needs to be in order to hedge against excess sinking into the comfort layers. Given these considerations, the TEMPUR-Cloud is a good match for most side sleepers, although some over 230 pounds may find it a touch too plush.

Back sleepers

Back sleepers have very different needs from side sleepers. In this position, the highest risk zone is the lumbar area of the spine. Pressure in this area can arise if the midsection pushes into the bed either too much or not enough, creating a “U” or “reverse U” shape in the back. For most back sleepers, avoiding this means using a medium (5) to firm (7) mattress with light or moderate contouring. Because of the softer feel of memory foam and its significant contouring, the TEMPUR-Cloud is best for back sleepers under 130 pounds who won’t sink into the mattress as deeply. It will likely feel too soft to back sleepers over 130 pounds.

Stomach sleepers

For stomach sleepers, the lower back is their main problem area. Like back sleepers, their lumbar spine can be uncomfortably pulled into either a U or upside-down U shape. To avoid this, they typically need a medium firm (6) to firm (8) mattress with only very light contouring. Deep sink can be especially problematic for stomach sleepers since it can feel suffocating to them when they are in a face-down position. Because of this, the TEMPUR-Cloud is not a good fit for most stomach sleepers; however, for people under 130 pounds who put minimal pressure on their mattress, it may be supportive and comfortable.

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

8.5 / 10

A major strength of TEMPUR foam is its ability to isolate motion. This memory foam only reacts and compresses where weight is directly applied, so movement on one side of the mattress doesn’t cause vibration on the other side.

For couples, this can be a huge benefit. It’s particularly important if one of the sleepers is easily awoken and/or one of them moves during the night.. While the TEMPUR-Cloud won’t eliminate every last bit of motion transfer, it’s effective for almost all couples who want to protect against mid-sleep disturbances.

Pressure Relief

8 / 10

The TEMPUR-Cloud offers sleepers above-average pressure relief. Memory foam was built to contour to the body and cushion against the impact of a space shuttle launch, which means that it’s more than capable of accommodating sharp pressure points. In doing so, it can reduce pain in key zones of the body and support proper spinal alignment.

The only reason why the TEMPUR-Cloud doesn’t get a perfect score for pressure relief is that some sleepers, such as people over 230 pounds and many stomach sleepers, find the deep contouring to be excessive and even capable of generating strain on certain parts of the body.

Temperature Control

5 / 10

A downside of memory foam materials like TEMPUR foam is their tendency to retain heat. The main reason that this happens is that the close contouring of the foam to the body means that air can’t flow freely around the skin. As the body warms up, so does the foam, which actually makes it softer and more conforming, leading to even further reductions in airflow.

While this problem becomes most pronounced on very soft memory foam mattresses, it is still an important issue to consider on the TEMPUR-Cloud. People who already tend to sleep hot or people who live in hot climates may find that the bed’s lack of temperature neutrality is a deal-breaker.

Edge Support

6 / 10

All-foam mattresses are susceptible to problems with edge support, and that holds true for the TEMPUR-Cloud. The deep sink of memory foam means that there’s a lot of compression around the perimeter, which is the weakest part of any mattress. That and memory foam’s limited bounce can make the edge feel even more unstable.

While this isn’t a huge problem for most people, it may be a turn off for those who typically sleep near the perimeter of their bed or often sit on the edge while they do other things.

Other Tempur-Pedic Mattresses to Consider

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt

Overall Rating:

8.0 /10

Price Range:

$1,499 – $2,998

Mattress Type:

Foam

Firmness Options:

Medium (5)

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-ProAdapt

Overall Rating:

8.2 /10

Price Range:

$2,699 – $5,398

Mattress Type:

Foam

Firmness Options:

Soft (3), Medium (5), Firm (7)

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-breeze

Overall Rating:

8.4 /10

Price Range:

$3,949 – $7,898

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Soft (3), Medium (5), Firm (7)

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Hybrid

Overall Rating:

8.4 /10

Price Range:

$1,899 – $3,798

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium (5)

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze Smart Bed

Overall Rating:

8.4 /10

Price Range:

$9,298 – $18,596

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium (5)

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Review Breakdown

The TEMPUR-Cloud is Tempur-Pedic’s first foray into the mattress in a box mattress style, but its design nevertheless reflects that of many other Tempur-Pedic beds. It has an all-foam construction made with three interior layers.

The top two layers of the TEMPUR-Cloud are the comfort system, and both of these layers are made with TEMPUR memory foam. The TEMPUR foam in this mattress is specially formulated so that it can be compressed for shipping, but its performance parallels that of the original TEMPUR foam. That means excellent contouring to promote spinal alignment as well as a strong ability to limit motion transfer from one side of the bed to the other. The second layer of TEMPUR foam shares these properties but is made to be slightly firmer to help protect against “bottoming out” of the comfort system.

The support core is a thick layer of dense polyfoam that provides a sturdy base for the bed. The cover is made with a stretchy fabric that is also relatively soft and smooth. The overall firmness is medium (5) although some customers find it to lean toward medium firm (6).

One important note about the construction of this mattress is that Tempur-Pedic does not disclose the full mattress specifications. For example, they don’t share the thickness of the layers, the density of the foams, or the material composition of the cover, as all of these details are treated as proprietary. However, given Tempur-Pedic’s track record with memory foam materials, many shoppers are comfortable purchasing the TEMPUR-Cloud without knowing all of the nitty-gritty details.

TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Sizes

The TEMPUR-Cloud measures in at 10 inches in height, and its weight is comparable to most other memory foam mattresses on the market. It is offered in all six of the standard mattress sizes.

Tempur-Pedic is known for luxury mattresses that come with a higher price tag, and this holds true for the TEMPUR-Cloud, which costs more than most all-foam mattresses sold as a mattress in a box online.

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