Zinus Green Tea Review

Rating: 6.0
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The Zinus Green Tea mattress is a 12-inch memory foam mattress with a medium-firm feel, rated 6 out of 10. It is priced at $249 for a queen size but has received a low overall performance score of 6.68, placing it in the bottom 2% of mattresses tested by NapLab. The mattress has fair cooling performance, minimal sinkage, and good motion transfer absorption. However, it has a slow response time, low bounce, poor edge support, and struggles with pressure relief. Initial off-gassing was strong and lasted about 7 days. The mattress is constructed from three layers of foam and has been criticized for its poor quality and comfort. Zinus offers a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty, but the company has received criticism for its trustworthiness and customer service. Overall, the mattress is not recommended due to its poor performance and low-quality materials.

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3.3
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress performs well in motion transfer tests, absorbing movement effectively, which is beneficial for couples.

  • 5
    Cooling

    The mattress has a fair cooling performance, with a maximum temperature of 88.1°F during testing, indicating moderate heat retention.

  • 3
    Off-Gassing

    Initial off-gassing was strong, lasting about 7 days, which is slightly longer than average.

  • 2
    Sex

    With a low bounce height of 5.90 inches, the mattress is not conducive to sexual activity, as it lacks the necessary energy return.

  • 2
    Edge Support

    Edge support is rated poorly, with significant sinkage when sitting on the edge, leading to a feeling of instability.

  • 2
    Response Time

    The mattress has a slow response time, taking 2.3 seconds to fully recover, which may be uncomfortable for some sleepers.

  • 2
    Bounce

    With a low bounce height of 5.90 inches, the mattress is not conducive to sexual activity, as it lacks the necessary energy return.

  • 2
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress struggles with pressure relief, causing discomfort and pressure points, particularly for back and side sleepers.

5.3
  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    The Zinus mattress excels in pressure relief, particularly for side sleepers.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress performs well in isolating motion, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 7
    Off-Gassing

    Off-gassing is common, but the odor dissipates within a few hours in a well-ventilated space.

  • 3
    Cooling

    The mattress does not excel in temperature regulation, as memory foam tends to trap heat.

  • 3
    Edge Support

    The Zinus mattress lacks robust edge support, which may limit the usable sleeping surface.

  • 2
    Bounce

    Limited bounce may hinder movement when changing positions.

6.0
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress also minimizes motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress is praised for its affordability, good pressure relief.

  • 3
    Cooling

    The mattress tends to sleep warm, which may not be ideal for hot sleepers.

5.8
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress excels in limiting motion transfer, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Praised for its softness and pressure relief, making it ideal for side sleepers.

  • 3
    Cooling

    The mattress tends to retain heat, which could be a concern for some users.

  • 3
    Response Time

    It has a slower responsiveness due to its memory foam layers.

7.5
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress excels in motion isolation, ensuring that movements from a partner or pet do not disturb sleep.

  • 8
    Cooling

    The gel-infused foam effectively prevents heat retention, allowing for a cooler sleep experience compared to traditional memory foam.

  • 7
    Edge Support

    The edge support is commendable for a memory foam mattress, allowing users to sit or sleep near the edge without feeling like they might fall off.

  • 6
    Pressure Relief

    After a break-in period of about ten days, it softened and conformed well to the body, providing adequate support for side sleepers.

8.5
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress minimized disturbances from her partner's movements during the night.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Provided excellent support and comfort, allowing her to sleep soundly even with her leg in a recovery machine.

6.7
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    Minimal motion transfer, making it suitable for couples

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Good pressure relief and support for back and side sleepers

  • 3
    Cooling

    Tends to retain heat, which may not be ideal for hot sleepers

6.3
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    Minimal motion transfer, making it suitable for couples

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Good pressure relief and support for back and side sleepers

  • 3
    Cooling

    Tends to retain heat, which may not be ideal for hot sleepers

6.2
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    Excellent, making it suitable for couples or those sharing a bed.

  • 8
    Off-Gassing

    Unlike many foam mattresses, the Zinus has a pleasant smell due to its natural materials.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    Conforms well to the body, offering pressure relief, particularly for back and shoulder pain.

  • 4
    Edge Support

    Limited, which may be a concern for couples who utilize the entire surface of the mattress.

  • 3
    Cooling

    May still sleep hot for some users.

6.8
  • 8
    Cooling

    The mattress includes gel infusions and perforations to enhance airflow and dissipate heat, making it a cooler option compared to typical all-foam mattresses.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    The Zinus mattress has a classic memory foam feel, providing excellent pressure relief.

  • 7
    Motion Transfer

    The Zinus excels in motion transfer tests, making it a good choice for couples, as it minimizes disturbances when one partner moves.

  • 7
    Off-Gassing

    A slight odor may be present upon unboxing but dissipates within 48 hours.

  • 4
    Edge Support

    Edge support is lacking, with the edges collapsing under weight, which may limit usable sleeping space.

8.3
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The memory foam models are particularly noted for their low motion transfer, making them ideal for couples.

  • 8
    Cooling

    Many mattresses in the collection utilize dual-action cooling technology to help regulate temperature and enhance comfort.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    The mattresses are designed to provide significant pressure relief, making them suitable for various sleeping positions.

6.3
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    Motion isolation was effective, with minimal disturbance noted when moving around, making it suitable for couples.

  • 7
    Cooling

    The mattress allowed for good airflow, keeping the sleeper cool throughout the night.

  • 6
    Pressure Relief

    It performed adequately in terms of pressure relief, though it was not the best in this category compared to higher-end models.

  • 4
    Edge Support

    Edge support was identified as a weakness, with noticeable dipping when sitting on the edge.

Motion Transfer
8.4
  • 9.0
    www.healthline.com

    The mattress excels in limiting motion transfer, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 9.0
    www.homesandgardens.com

    The mattress excels in motion isolation, ensuring that movements from a partner or pet do not disturb sleep.

  • 9.0
    nymag.com

    The mattress minimized disturbances from her partner's movements during the night.

  • 9.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Excellent, making it suitable for couples or those sharing a bed.

  • 9.0
    www.zinus.com

    The memory foam models are particularly noted for their low motion transfer, making them ideal for couples.

  • 8.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress performs well in motion transfer tests, absorbing movement effectively, which is beneficial for couples.

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress performs well in isolating motion, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 8.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress also minimizes motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8.5
    www.techradar.com

    Minimal motion transfer, making it suitable for couples

  • 8.0
    www.realhomes.com

    Motion isolation was effective, with minimal disturbance noted when moving around, making it suitable for couples.

  • 7.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    The Zinus excels in motion transfer tests, making it a good choice for couples, as it minimizes disturbances when one partner moves.

Pressure Relief
7.0
  • 9.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The Zinus mattress excels in pressure relief, particularly for side sleepers.

  • 8.0
    www.healthline.com

    Praised for its softness and pressure relief, making it ideal for side sleepers.

  • 8.0
    nymag.com

    Provided excellent support and comfort, allowing her to sleep soundly even with her leg in a recovery machine.

  • 8.0
    www.techradar.com

    Good pressure relief and support for back and side sleepers

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    The Zinus mattress has a classic memory foam feel, providing excellent pressure relief.

  • 8.0
    www.zinus.com

    The mattresses are designed to provide significant pressure relief, making them suitable for various sleeping positions.

  • 7.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress is praised for its affordability, good pressure relief.

  • 7.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Conforms well to the body, offering pressure relief, particularly for back and shoulder pain.

  • 6.0
    www.homesandgardens.com

    After a break-in period of about ten days, it softened and conformed well to the body, providing adequate support for side sleepers.

  • 6.0
    www.realhomes.com

    It performed adequately in terms of pressure relief, though it was not the best in this category compared to higher-end models.

  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress struggles with pressure relief, causing discomfort and pressure points, particularly for back and side sleepers.

Off-Gassing
6.3
  • 8.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Unlike many foam mattresses, the Zinus has a pleasant smell due to its natural materials.

  • 7.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Off-gassing is common, but the odor dissipates within a few hours in a well-ventilated space.

  • 7.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    A slight odor may be present upon unboxing but dissipates within 48 hours.

  • 3.0
    naplab.com

    Initial off-gassing was strong, lasting about 7 days, which is slightly longer than average.

Cooling
5.1
  • 8.0
    www.homesandgardens.com

    The gel-infused foam effectively prevents heat retention, allowing for a cooler sleep experience compared to traditional memory foam.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    The mattress includes gel infusions and perforations to enhance airflow and dissipate heat, making it a cooler option compared to typical all-foam mattresses.

  • 8.0
    www.zinus.com

    Many mattresses in the collection utilize dual-action cooling technology to help regulate temperature and enhance comfort.

  • 7.0
    www.realhomes.com

    The mattress allowed for good airflow, keeping the sleeper cool throughout the night.

  • 5.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a fair cooling performance, with a maximum temperature of 88.1°F during testing, indicating moderate heat retention.

  • 3.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress does not excel in temperature regulation, as memory foam tends to trap heat.

  • 3.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress tends to sleep warm, which may not be ideal for hot sleepers.

  • 3.0
    www.healthline.com

    The mattress tends to retain heat, which could be a concern for some users.

  • 3.0
    www.techradar.com

    Tends to retain heat, which may not be ideal for hot sleepers

  • 3.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    May still sleep hot for some users.

Edge Support
4.0
  • 7.0
    www.homesandgardens.com

    The edge support is commendable for a memory foam mattress, allowing users to sit or sleep near the edge without feeling like they might fall off.

  • 4.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Limited, which may be a concern for couples who utilize the entire surface of the mattress.

  • 4.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Edge support is lacking, with the edges collapsing under weight, which may limit usable sleeping space.

  • 4.0
    www.realhomes.com

    Edge support was identified as a weakness, with noticeable dipping when sitting on the edge.

  • 3.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The Zinus mattress lacks robust edge support, which may limit the usable sleeping surface.

  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    Edge support is rated poorly, with significant sinkage when sitting on the edge, leading to a feeling of instability.

Response Time
2.5
  • 3.0
    www.healthline.com

    It has a slower responsiveness due to its memory foam layers.

  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a slow response time, taking 2.3 seconds to fully recover, which may be uncomfortable for some sleepers.

Sex
2.0
  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    With a low bounce height of 5.90 inches, the mattress is not conducive to sexual activity, as it lacks the necessary energy return.

Bounce
2.0
  • 2.0
    naplab.com

    With a low bounce height of 5.90 inches, the mattress is not conducive to sexual activity, as it lacks the necessary energy return.

  • 2.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Limited bounce may hinder movement when changing positions.