| Buyers Criteria |
Memory Foam |
Latex |
Egg Carton |
|
Price
|
$800-$3000
- Above applies to
mattresses
- Much less for
toppers and pillows
|
$300-$3500
- Above applies to
mattresses
- Much less for
toppers and pillows
|
$10-$100
|
|
Lifespan
|
10-20 years
- Above applies to
mattresses
- Less for toppers and
pillows
|
15-20 years
- Above applies to
mattresses
- Less for toppers and
pillows
|
1-2 years |
|
Availability
|
Good
|
Good |
Very Good |
|
Common Complaints
|
- Sleeps hot
- Too hard or too
soft
- strange odor when
new
- Heavy
|
- strange odor when
new
- Difficult to find
the perfect layer combination
|
- Difficult to clean
- Becomes soft in a
few months
- Short lifespan
|
|
Common Praises
|
- Excellent support
- Precise
body-contouring
- Comfortable
|
|
- Pressure-relief
- Easy maintenance
- Doesn't sleep
hot
|
|
Adjustable
|
Yes
- Firmness adjusts
with temperature
- Some bed models are
adjustable
|
No |
No |
|
Custom-Made
|
Yes
- Highly customizable
by adding, removing and changing layers
|
Yes
- Highly customizable
by adding, removing and changing latex layers
|
No |
|
Environment-friendly
|
No |
No |
No |
| Main Components
|
For Mattress
- Comfort Layer,
Mattress Core
|
Natural or Synthetic latex |
Foam Layer |
| Trends
|
- Very modern
sleeping technology
- Popular
|
Modern sleeping technology |
- Not modern sleeping
technology
- Popular
|
|
Materials
|
Visco-elastic foam |
For Mattress
- Latex Core (2+
layers), Comfort Layer
|
Lower quality foam |
