Mattress Topper Comfort Comparison Tool

Comfort Qualities

Memory Foam

Latex

Egg-Crate

Unique benefit

Temperature-responsiveness

Body conformity without being gripped or sleeping hot

Air circulation through foam built into an egg-carton shape of bumps and dips

Support

Very Good

• Body contouring abilities

• Good weight distribution

• Temperature-responsiveness

• High density

• Firm mattress core

Very Good

• Good weight distribution

• High density

• Firm mattress core

• Body contouring abilities

Somewhat Good

• Too light and thin
• Most of the support comes from the mattress underneath 

Spine Alignment

Very Good

• Body contouring

• Good weight distribution

• Temperature-responsiveness

Very Good

• Good weight distribution

• Body contouring abilities

Good

• Some body contouring abilities 

Pressure Relief

Very Good (around 15 mmHg)

• Open-cell structure which doesn't push back

• Good weight distribution

Very Good (less than 32 mmHg)

• Open-cell structure which doesn't push back

• Good weight distribution

Good

• Convoluted shape helps relieve pressure 

Firmness

• Soft or hard depending on temperature

• Commonly 10-16 ILD

• Softer than other foams, used only as comfort layer

• Soft or hard depending on latex formula

• Commonly 14-34 ILD

Soft

Moisture

• May become squishy in humid environments

• Absorbs moisture well but doesn't dry out quickly

• May cause sweating as less skin is exposed to air

• Does not affect how it works

• Latex absorbs moisture and dries out quickly

• Does not affect how it works
• Good moisture absorption 

Sleeps Hot

Yes

• Less skin is exposed to air which prevents cooling

• Depends on environment temperature

No

• Latex provides good ventilation

No

Weight Distribution

Very Good

• Temperature-responsiveness

• Open-cell structure

• Body contouring

Very Good

• Body contouring abilities

• Open-cell structure

Good

• Some body contouring abilities
• Convoluted shape helps weight distribution 

Air Circulation

Good

• Open-cell air structure promotes airflow

• Extremely dense cell structure inhibits airflow somewhat

Very Good

• Latex promotes good airflow

Convoluted shape promotes air circulation

Body Contouring

Very Good

• Temperature-responsiveness

• Open-cell structure

Very Good

Open-cell structure

Somewhat Good

• Depends on number of bumps and dips 

Cold/Warm Environments

• Softer when warm

• Firmer when cold

Not Affected

Not Affected 

Sagging, Expected Wear

Yes

• Loses rebound recovery in time

• May be 3-6 years before it begins to sag

Yes

• Loses rebound recovery in time

• May be 3-6 years before it begins to sag

Yes

• Convolutions lose body
• Becomes too soft 

Temperature Effects

Yes

• Responds to body temperature

• Softens when warmer

• Hardens when colder

No

No

Tossing & Turning

No

• Helps relieve pressure, cause of most tossing and turning

No

• Helps relieve pressure, cause of most tossing and turning

No

• Helps relieve pressure, cause of most tossing and turning 

Noise

No

No

No

Odors

Yes

• Unpleasant off-gassing when new

Yes

• strange smell when new

Yes

• Weird smell when new

Motion transfer

No

• Open-cell structure reduces motion transfer

No

• Open-cell structure reduces motion transfer

Not Applicable 

Requires getting used to

Yes

• Requires 2-8 weeks getting used to

Yes

• Requires 2-4 weeks getting used to

No