Vaya Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings

Overall Rating 7.6

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Price Range: $649 – $1,099

Mattress Type: Foam

Firmness Options: Medium (5)

At a Glance

The Vaya Mattress is designed with affordability and performance in mind, offering a versatile sleep experience. It has a medium firmness level, appealing to most sleepers, though it may lack sufficient support for heavier individuals or couples needing strong motion isolation. Priced competitively, it’s a good entry-level option for those seeking a budget-friendly foam mattress​.

Ratings Summary

Motion Isolation

8/10

Edge Support

6/10

Temperature Control

5/10

Ease of Movement

5/10

Off Gassing

5.5/10

Pressure Relief

7.5/10

Pros

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  Deep cushioning and contouring ideal for most side sleepers
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  Excellent motion isolation and no noise
• 
  Approachable sticker price

Cons

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  Edges may sink when you get in and out of bed
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  Foam layers can absorb and trap hest
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  People over 230 pounds may sink too much

Vaya Video Review

Watch the video below to see how the Vaya Mattress performed when put to the test in our lab.

Sleeping Style and Body Weight

Vaya Mattress

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

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers often experience pressure buildup around their hips and shoulders due to the width of these areas, so they typically benefit from a mattress with pressure-relieving contouring. The Vaya’s 3-inch polyfoam comfort layer shapes to a side sleeper’s body, redistributing their weight to ease pressure points. Its 9-inch polyfoam core also supports a side sleeper’s hips so that they don’t sink in too deeply and jeopardize their spinal alignment.

The Vaya’s medium feel can accommodate side sleepers from any weight group, but it may be most appropriate for those who weigh less than 230 pounds. These side sleepers should get the support they need to keep their spines aligned with enough contouring to relieve their pressure points. Individuals who weigh over 230 will likely still enjoy ample pressure relief, but their hips could dip into the bed a bit and make it more challenging to maintain proper spinal alignment.

Back Sleepers

The main concern for back sleepers is typically spinal alignment. This sleep position usually keeps the spine relatively close to its natural alignment, so people who prefer to sleep on their backs typically need a bed that supports the back and allows the hips to sink in just a little. The main problem back sleepers usually encounter is excessive sagging near their hips. The Vaya’s 3-inch polyfoam comfort layer helps it cradle a back sleeper’s hips, while its 9-inch polyfoam core limits sinkage.

Since support is a key issue for back sleepers, they usually prefer a firmer model than side sleepers. The Vaya’s medium feel may be softer than ideal for back sleepers from all weight groups. Those who weigh under 230 pounds should still sleep comfortably on the bed, but their spines may not stay as well aligned as they might on a firmer model. Back sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds are likely to experience more notable sagging around the hips, which can put more pressure on their lumbar region.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers are often likely to experience aches and pains as a result of their sleeping position, and the wrong mattress could exacerbate these issues. Most individuals’ weight is centered around the middle of their bodies, and sleeping on the stomach can cause this weight to drag the hips and belly into the mattress. This can put a strain on the lower spine, so stomach sleepers usually need a relatively firm, supportive model.

The Vaya’s 3-inch polyfoam comfort layer gives comfortable cushioning, and its 9-inch polyfoam core provides support. However, the bed’s medium feel may allow too much midsection sinkage for some sleepers. Sagging should be limited for stomach sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds, but individuals who carry more of their weight near their middle may still struggle to keep their spines aligned. The midsections of stomach sleepers who weigh over 130 pounds are likely to droop too far into the mattress and pull their spines out of alignment.

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

One of the Vaya Mattress’s biggest strengths is its motion isolation, which is what we’d expect from most all-foam models.

Its 3-inch polyfoam comfort layer limits the spread of smaller vibrations across the sleep surface, and its 9-inch polyfoam core isolates more significant movements. This notable motion isolation can be beneficial for individuals who tend to wake up when their partner changes positions or gets up during the night.

Pressure Relief

7.5 / 10

All-foam models also tend to excel in pressure relief, and the Vaya Mattress is no exception. The 3-inch polyfoam comfort layer cradles the sleeper’s body, spreading their weight out more evenly across the mattress surface to reduce pressure buildup from any one area.

Pressure relief is usually especially important to side sleepers because they’re prone to pressure points, so the Vaya may appeal to those who prefer this sleep position.

Body weight also affects how much pressure relief a sleeper will experience on a mattress. Because of the Vaya’s medium feel, it should provide the best pressure relief for individuals who weigh less than 230 pounds. Some sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds could sink in more deeply than ideal, potentially leading the foam to overcompress and allow pressure to build.

Temperature Control

5 / 10

The Vaya Mattress sleeps cooler than some all-foam models on the market thanks to its use of polyfoam. The polyfoam has an open-cell structure, which lets air circulate into the bed to help dissipate heat. The Vaya also has a breathable polyester blend cover to allow airflow into the mattress.

This level temperature regulation may make the Vaya a good option for shoppers who tend to sleep hot and prefer an all-foam model. However, many hybrid and innerspring mattresses have stronger temperature control.

Edge Support

6 / 10

Edge support usually is not a strength for all-foam models, and the same is true of the Vaya Mattress. As the foam compresses when weight is applied, individuals may notice sagging when they try to sit or sleep on the edge. This instability could make sleepers feel like they might accidentally roll off the edge if they sleep too close to it. It may also make it harder to get into or out of bed.

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Vaya Mattress Review Breakdown

The Vaya Mattress is an all-foam model with a medium feel, coming in at a 5 on the standard 10-point firmness scale.

This model consists of two layers of polyfoam. The comfort layer measures 3 inches thick, and the support layer is 9 inches thick. Its comfort layer contours to the sleeper’s body, while its core adds support. Both layers have an open-cell structure to allow heat to escape the bed. Polyfoam also tends to regain its shape more quickly than memory foam, giving the bed a slight bounce and reducing the “trapped in the bed” feel sometimes associated with all-foam models.

Vaya’s foams are certified by CertiPUR-US, so they’ve been tested for lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and other potentially harmful substances.

The mattress is encased in a breathable polyester blend cover that allows air circulation into the mattress while feeling soft to the touch.

Mattress Sizing

The Vaya Mattress comes in all six standard mattress sizes.

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