Sealy Posturepedic Carver Review

Rating: 6.2
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The Sealy Posturepedic Carver mattress is a budget-friendly coil mattress available in firm and plush versions. It features an innerspring support unit and a poly foam comfort layer. Despite its affordability, it has a low overall performance score of 7.01. The mattress has fair cooling performance but retains heat. It exhibits minimal sinkage, high motion transfer, fast response time, and high bounce. It provides excellent edge support but scores poorly in pressure relief and has a strong off-gassing odor lasting 11 days. The firm version is extra firm, while the plush version is medium-firm. The materials used are of lower quality, contributing to its poor performance. Sealy offers a 90-night trial and a 10-year warranty, with Costco providing a more favorable return policy.

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5.4
  • 9
    Edge Support

    The Carver provides excellent edge support, both when sitting (2.75 inches of sinkage) and lying down.

  • 9
    Response Time

    The mattress has a fast response time (0.3 seconds), allowing for quick recovery after pressure is removed.

  • 8
    Bounce

    It features a high bounce (12.90 inches).

  • 7
    Sex

    It features a high bounce (12.90 inches), which can be beneficial for sexual activity.

  • 4
    Cooling

    The mattress has fair cooling performance, with a maximum temperature of 90°F during testing, which is warmer than average.

  • 2
    Motion Transfer

    It has high motion transfer (13.15 m/s²), which may disturb sensitive sleepers.

  • 2
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress scores poorly in pressure relief, with significant pressure points reported during testing.

  • 2
    Off-Gassing

    The mattress has a strong off-gassing odor that lasts for 11 days, which is longer than average.

8.1
  • 10
    Off-Gassing

    Delivered via Sealy’s In-Home Delivery service, eliminating concerns about unboxing and off-gassing.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress offers good motion isolation, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8
    Sex

    It has a bouncy feel, which can be advantageous for sexual activity.

  • 8
    Cooling

    Features cooling technology to prevent overheating.

  • 8
    Edge Support

    The foundation layer includes encased coils for support and airflow, with extra edge support.

  • 8
    Bounce

    The mattress has a bouncy feel.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress performs well in alleviating pressure points, especially for back sleepers.

4.6
  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    Excellent pressure relief for side sleepers.

  • 6
    Sex

    Decent but lacks some criteria for optimal performance.

  • 5
    Off-Gassing

    A faint chemical odor was present initially but dissipated after airing out.

  • 4
    Cooling

    Some heat retention noted, especially for heavier sleepers.

  • 4
    Edge Support

    Good but not the best; some sagging may occur.

  • 4
    Response Time

    Moderately responsive, with a bounce-back time of 1.5 seconds.

  • 4
    Bounce

    Moderately responsive, with a bounce-back time of 1.5 seconds.

  • 3
    Motion Transfer

    Below average; movement can disturb partners.

4.1
  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Excellent pressure relief for side sleepers.

  • 4
    Cooling

    Rated 3.5/5; while it has cooling materials, it retains some heat, especially for heavier sleepers.

  • 4
    Edge Support

    Rated 3.6/5; decent but not the best, with some sagging reported.

  • 4
    Response Time

    Rated 3.8/5; moderately responsive, returning to shape in about 1.5 seconds.

  • 3
    Motion Transfer

    Rated 2.9/5; below average, with noticeable movement transfer.

  • 3
    Sex

    Rated 3/5; decent but lacks some ideal characteristics for sexual activity.

  • 3
    Off-Gassing

    Faint chemical odor that dissipated after airing out.

8.0
  • 8
    Cooling

    Cooling covers to regulate temperature

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Advanced pressure-relieving foams

8.3
  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    Novaform 14” Serafina Pearl is designed to alleviate pressure points, making it suitable for various sleeping positions.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    Beautyrest Silver offers excellent motion isolation, making it ideal for couples.

  • 8
    Cooling

    Beautyrest Silver and Sleep Science Bamboo Cool are designed for hot sleepers with excellent cooling features.

8.5
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    Excels in motion isolation, making it suitable for couples

  • 9
    Edge Support

    DuraFlex coil edge enhances stability when sitting or resting near the edge

  • 8
    Cooling

    Effective cooling technology to dissipate body heat

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Provides good pressure relief for side sleepers

7.5
  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Many models provide good pressure relief and support.

  • 7
    Cooling

    Many models feature cooling gel in the comfort layers, catering to hot sleepers.

Pressure Relief
7.1
  • 9.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Novaform 14” Serafina Pearl is designed to alleviate pressure points, making it suitable for various sleeping positions.

  • 7.5
    sleepiverse.com

    Excellent pressure relief for side sleepers.

  • 8.0
    www.sealy.com

    Advanced pressure-relieving foams

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Provides good pressure relief for side sleepers

  • 8.0
    www.us-mattress.com

    Many models provide good pressure relief and support.

  • 7.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress performs well in alleviating pressure points, especially for back sleepers.

  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress scores poorly in pressure relief, with significant pressure points reported during testing.

Edge Support
6.8
  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    The Carver provides excellent edge support, both when sitting (2.75 inches of sinkage) and lying down.

  • 9.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    DuraFlex coil edge enhances stability when sitting or resting near the edge

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The foundation layer includes encased coils for support and airflow, with extra edge support.

  • 4.0
    sleepiverse.com

    Good but not the best; some sagging may occur.

  • 4.0
    www.costco.com

    Rated 3.6/5; decent but not the best, with some sagging reported.

Bounce
6.7
  • 8.0
    naplab.com

    It features a high bounce (12.90 inches).

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress has a bouncy feel.

  • 4.0
    sleepiverse.com

    Moderately responsive, with a bounce-back time of 1.5 seconds.

Cooling
6.4
  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Features cooling technology to prevent overheating.

  • 8.0
    www.sealy.com

    Cooling covers to regulate temperature

  • 8.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Beautyrest Silver and Sleep Science Bamboo Cool are designed for hot sleepers with excellent cooling features.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Effective cooling technology to dissipate body heat

  • 7.0
    www.us-mattress.com

    Many models feature cooling gel in the comfort layers, catering to hot sleepers.

  • 4.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has fair cooling performance, with a maximum temperature of 90°F during testing, which is warmer than average.

  • 4.0
    sleepiverse.com

    Some heat retention noted, especially for heavier sleepers.

  • 4.0
    www.costco.com

    Rated 3.5/5; while it has cooling materials, it retains some heat, especially for heavier sleepers.

Sex
6.0
  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    It has a bouncy feel, which can be advantageous for sexual activity.

  • 7.0
    naplab.com

    It features a high bounce (12.90 inches), which can be beneficial for sexual activity.

  • 6.0
    sleepiverse.com

    Decent but lacks some criteria for optimal performance.

  • 3.0
    www.costco.com

    Rated 3/5; decent but lacks some ideal characteristics for sexual activity.

Response Time
5.7
  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a fast response time (0.3 seconds), allowing for quick recovery after pressure is removed.

  • 4.0
    sleepiverse.com

    Moderately responsive, with a bounce-back time of 1.5 seconds.

  • 4.0
    www.costco.com

    Rated 3.8/5; moderately responsive, returning to shape in about 1.5 seconds.

Motion Transfer
5.5
  • 9.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Excels in motion isolation, making it suitable for couples

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress offers good motion isolation, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Beautyrest Silver offers excellent motion isolation, making it ideal for couples.

  • 3.0
    sleepiverse.com

    Below average; movement can disturb partners.

  • 3.0
    www.costco.com

    Rated 2.9/5; below average, with noticeable movement transfer.

  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    It has high motion transfer (13.15 m/s²), which may disturb sensitive sleepers.

Off-Gassing
5.0
  • 10.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Delivered via Sealy’s In-Home Delivery service, eliminating concerns about unboxing and off-gassing.

  • 5.0
    sleepiverse.com

    A faint chemical odor was present initially but dissipated after airing out.

  • 3.0
    www.costco.com

    Faint chemical odor that dissipated after airing out.

  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a strong off-gassing odor that lasts for 11 days, which is longer than average.