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Classic Brands Cool Gel Review

Rating: 7.6
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The Classic Brands Cool Gel mattress is a 12-inch memory foam mattress designed for budget-conscious consumers. It features gel memory foam, poly foam, and high-density support foam, providing medium firmness. It scores well in motion isolation and pressure relief but has limitations in cooling and edge support. The mattress has minimal sinkage, making it suitable for side sleepers and those under 250 lbs. It has a quick response time and fair performance in sex due to low bounce and weaker edge support. The mattress has a strong initial smell that dissipates within four days. Overall, it offers good value for its price but may not be ideal for those prioritizing cooling or edge support.

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7.7
  • 9.3
    Motion Transfer

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

  • 7
    Sex

    Scoring 7.0, the mattress is below average for sexual activity due to low bounce and weaker edge support.

  • 7
    Cooling

    The mattress has a cooling score of 7.0, indicating fair performance but struggles with heat retention due to its all-foam design.

  • 7.9
    Edge Support

    Edge support is rated at 7.9, with a sitting sinkage of 4.75 inches, which is slightly above average.

  • 8
    Response Time

    The mattress has a quick response time, recovering mostly in 0.3 seconds and fully in 1.0 seconds.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress provides good pressure relief with a score of 8.0, although some users may experience slight pressure in the shoulders.

  • 7
    Off-Gassing

    The mattress has a strong initial smell that dissipates within four days, which is slightly better than the average off-gassing period.

6.3
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The Cool Gel mattress has low motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 6
    Cooling

    Performs reasonably well in terms of cooling, with the gel layer helping to mitigate heat retention, although heavier sleepers may still experience warmth.

  • 5
    Edge Support

    Sinkage tests showed up to 3.5 inches when sitting on the edge.

7.3
  • 8
    Cooling

    The gel-infused foam is praised for keeping the mattress cool, with many users reporting no issues with overheating.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Side sleepers reported relief from hip and shoulder pain, while back sleepers appreciated the support.

  • 6
    Off-Gassing

    A few users reported a chemical smell upon unboxing, but many noted that it dissipated quickly.

8.0
  • 8.7
    Motion Transfer

    Performance rating of 8.7/10 for motion transfer

  • 8.7
    Cooling

    Performance rating of 8.7/10 for cooling

  • 8.5
    Pressure Relief

    Users with back pain reported significant improvements in their sleep quality

  • 8.1
    Off-Gassing

    Performance rating of 8.1/10 for odor on delivery, with some users noting a lingering chemical smell that fades after a few days

  • 6
    Edge Support

    Most users felt comfortable with the edge support, although a few reported sagging when sitting or lying near the edges

8.5
  • 9
    Cooling

    All recommended mattresses have cooling features like gel-infused foams, breathable covers, and dual climate controls.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    DreamCloud features excellent motion isolation.

7.3
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The Nectar Mattress excels in motion isolation, making it a good choice for couples, as it minimizes disturbances from a partner's movements during the night.

  • 8
    Cooling

    The mattress includes a specialized cooling cover made from polyethylene fibers and a gel-infused memory foam layer, which helps regulate temperature and prevents overheating.

  • 5
    Edge Support

    While the edge support is adequate, it is not particularly strong, which is typical for memory foam mattresses.

8.0
  • 8
    Cooling

    Bear Elite Hybrid offers a cooling effect; Cocoon Chill features cooling technology and is ideal for hot sleepers.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is praised for its soft feel and pressure relief.

7.5
  • 8
    Cooling

    The Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress is recognized for its extra cooling layers and medium firmness, catering to multiple sleep styles.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The Leesa Original Mattress is recommended for its substantial pressure relief and comfort, suitable for all types of sleepers.

7.5
  • 8
    Cooling

    Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress: Features additional cooling layers and a medium firmness, ideal for hot sleepers.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    Leesa Original Mattress: Offers substantial pressure relief and comfort for all types of sleepers.

8.0
  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud: Excellent pressure relief; Purple Mattress: Good pressure relief.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud: Excellent motion isolation.

  • 8
    Cooling

    Saatva Classic: Good breathability; Purple Mattress: Excellent cooling.

  • 7
    Edge Support

    Saatva Classic: Ideal for individuals needing edge support.

8.0
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The hybrid design with individually wrapped pocketed coils reduces motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8
    Cooling

    The mattress utilizes breathable materials and Triple Layer Heat Disperse technology to wick heat away from the body.

6.6
  • 8
    Cooling

    Incorporates gel-infused foam and perforations to enhance airflow, helping to regulate temperature.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Excellent pressure relief, particularly for side sleepers.

  • 7
    Motion Transfer

    Excels in motion isolation, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 6
    Off-Gassing

    Some off-gassing may occur initially, but made with CertiPUR-US® certified foams resulting in low VOC emissions.

  • 4
    Edge Support

    Edge support rating of 3.7/5.

8.3
  • 9
    Edge Support

    WinkBed and Beautyrest Black Original L-Class offer excellent edge support.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    WinkBed and Beautyrest Black Original L-Class have good motion isolation.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Saatva Classic and Stearns & Foster Estate provide good pressure relief.

Motion Transfer
8.2
  • 9.3
    naplab.com

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

  • 9.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The Nectar Mattress excels in motion isolation, making it a good choice for couples, as it minimizes disturbances from a partner's movements during the night.

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The Cool Gel mattress has low motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8.7
    www.slumbersearch.com

    Performance rating of 8.7/10 for motion transfer

  • 8.0
    www.forbes.com

    DreamCloud features excellent motion isolation.

  • 8.0
    www.goodhousekeeping.com

    Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud: Excellent motion isolation.

  • 8.0
    www.winkbeds.com

    The hybrid design with individually wrapped pocketed coils reduces motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8.0
    www.nytimes.com

    WinkBed and Beautyrest Black Original L-Class have good motion isolation.

  • 7.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Excels in motion isolation, making it a good choice for couples.

Response Time
8.0
  • 8.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a quick response time, recovering mostly in 0.3 seconds and fully in 1.0 seconds.

Pressure Relief
7.9
  • 8.5
    www.slumbersearch.com

    Users with back pain reported significant improvements in their sleep quality

  • 9.0
    www.goodhousekeeping.com

    Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud: Excellent pressure relief; Purple Mattress: Good pressure relief.

  • 8.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress provides good pressure relief with a score of 8.0, although some users may experience slight pressure in the shoulders.

  • 8.0
    www.sleepare.com

    Side sleepers reported relief from hip and shoulder pain, while back sleepers appreciated the support.

  • 8.0
    www.architecturaldigest.com

    Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is praised for its soft feel and pressure relief.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Excellent pressure relief, particularly for side sleepers.

  • 8.0
    www.nytimes.com

    Saatva Classic and Stearns & Foster Estate provide good pressure relief.

  • 7.0
    nymag.com

    The Leesa Original Mattress is recommended for its substantial pressure relief and comfort, suitable for all types of sleepers.

  • 7.0
    www.usnews.com

    Leesa Original Mattress: Offers substantial pressure relief and comfort for all types of sleepers.

Cooling
7.9
  • 9.0
    www.forbes.com

    All recommended mattresses have cooling features like gel-infused foams, breathable covers, and dual climate controls.

  • 8.0
    www.sleepare.com

    The gel-infused foam is praised for keeping the mattress cool, with many users reporting no issues with overheating.

  • 8.7
    www.slumbersearch.com

    Performance rating of 8.7/10 for cooling

  • 8.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress includes a specialized cooling cover made from polyethylene fibers and a gel-infused memory foam layer, which helps regulate temperature and prevents overheating.

  • 8.0
    www.architecturaldigest.com

    Bear Elite Hybrid offers a cooling effect; Cocoon Chill features cooling technology and is ideal for hot sleepers.

  • 8.0
    nymag.com

    The Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress is recognized for its extra cooling layers and medium firmness, catering to multiple sleep styles.

  • 8.0
    www.usnews.com

    Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress: Features additional cooling layers and a medium firmness, ideal for hot sleepers.

  • 8.0
    www.goodhousekeeping.com

    Saatva Classic: Good breathability; Purple Mattress: Excellent cooling.

  • 8.0
    www.winkbeds.com

    The mattress utilizes breathable materials and Triple Layer Heat Disperse technology to wick heat away from the body.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Incorporates gel-infused foam and perforations to enhance airflow, helping to regulate temperature.

  • 7.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a cooling score of 7.0, indicating fair performance but struggles with heat retention due to its all-foam design.

  • 6.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Performs reasonably well in terms of cooling, with the gel layer helping to mitigate heat retention, although heavier sleepers may still experience warmth.

Sex
7.0
  • 7.0
    naplab.com

    Scoring 7.0, the mattress is below average for sexual activity due to low bounce and weaker edge support.

Off-Gassing
6.8
  • 8.1
    www.slumbersearch.com

    Performance rating of 8.1/10 for odor on delivery, with some users noting a lingering chemical smell that fades after a few days

  • 7.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a strong initial smell that dissipates within four days, which is slightly better than the average off-gassing period.

  • 6.0
    www.sleepare.com

    A few users reported a chemical smell upon unboxing, but many noted that it dissipated quickly.

  • 6.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Some off-gassing may occur initially, but made with CertiPUR-US® certified foams resulting in low VOC emissions.

Edge Support
6.3
  • 9.0
    www.nytimes.com

    WinkBed and Beautyrest Black Original L-Class offer excellent edge support.

  • 7.9
    naplab.com

    Edge support is rated at 7.9, with a sitting sinkage of 4.75 inches, which is slightly above average.

  • 7.0
    www.goodhousekeeping.com

    Saatva Classic: Ideal for individuals needing edge support.

  • 6.0
    www.slumbersearch.com

    Most users felt comfortable with the edge support, although a few reported sagging when sitting or lying near the edges

  • 5.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Sinkage tests showed up to 3.5 inches when sitting on the edge.

  • 5.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    While the edge support is adequate, it is not particularly strong, which is typical for memory foam mattresses.

  • 4.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Edge support rating of 3.7/5.