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Ghostbed Flex Review

Rating: 8.1
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The GhostBed Flex is a hybrid mattress combining foam and coils, designed for balanced comfort and support. It scores highly in cooling, motion transfer, edge support, and pressure relief, making it suitable for all sleeping positions and body weights. The mattress features a quilted cover with cooling fibers, gel memory foam, and pocketed coils for airflow and support. It has a medium-firm feel, moderate sinkage, fast response time, and high bounce, making it versatile for sleep and sexual activity. The off-gassing period is typical, with a strong smell dissipating within four days. GhostBed offers a 101-night trial and a 25-year warranty, with free shipping and returns after a 30-night break-in period.

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8.8
  • 9.7
    Motion Transfer

    The Flex demonstrates low motion transfer, making it an excellent choice for couples.

  • 9
    Sex

    The combination of bounce and edge support enhances its performance in this area.

  • 9
    Cooling

    The GhostBed Flex excels in cooling performance, thanks to its design that minimizes heat retention.

  • 9.4
    Edge Support

    The GhostBed Flex offers excellent edge support, with only 3.25 inches of sinkage when sitting on the edge.

  • 9
    Response Time

    With a fast response time of 0.4 seconds for mostly recovered and 0.8 seconds for fully recovered.

  • 9
    Bounce

    The mattress has a high bounce, measuring 10.65 inches.

  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress provides good pressure relief, balancing sinkage and support.

  • 6
    Off-Gassing

    The off-gassing period is typical, with a strong smell upon unboxing that dissipates within four days.

7.2
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    Excellent motion isolation ensures that movements from one partner do not disturb the other.

  • 8
    Cooling

    Features cooling technology, including a cooling cover and gel-infused foams.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Performs well in relieving pressure for back and side sleepers.

  • 7
    Bounce

    A latex-like foam layer adds bounce and cooling properties.

  • 6
    Edge Support

    The mattress has reinforced edges, providing decent support for sitting or sleeping near the edge.

  • 5
    Off-Gassing

    Requires 24 hours for any off-gassing odors to dissipate.

7.8
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress effectively isolates movement, making it a good choice for couples or those who share a bed.

  • 8
    Cooling

    Gel memory foam for temperature regulation and a quilted cover with cooling fibers.

  • 8
    Edge Support

    Enhanced edge support is provided by reinforced coils, allowing users to sleep comfortably near the edge without feeling like they might fall off.

  • 7
    Bounce

    A unique "Ghost Bounce" layer for responsiveness.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress offers a neutral memory foam feel that responds well to pressure.

7.5
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    Offers excellent motion isolation, allowing partners to move without disturbing each other.

  • 9
    Cooling

    Features a Ghost Ice cover and cooling gel memory foam to regulate temperature effectively.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The gel memory foam layers offer good pressure relief for light to average-weight sleepers.

  • 5
    Edge Support

    Average edge support allows for secure sleeping near the perimeter.

8.3
  • 9
    Cooling

    The mattress is designed to promote airflow and dissipate heat, making it suitable for hot sleepers.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The gel memory foam effectively absorbs movement, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 8
    Edge Support

    Reinforced edges provide stability when sitting or sleeping near the edge of the mattress.

8.7
  • 9
    Cooling

    The GhostBed Flex includes a quilted cover made with Ghost Ice fabric, designed to keep the sleeper cool throughout the night. The gel memory foam layers also help in temperature regulation.

  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    The top layer of gel memory foam contours to the sleeper's body, alleviating aches and pains while providing head-to-toe support through individually wrapped coils that maintain spinal alignment.

  • 8
    Edge Support

    The mattress has reinforced edge support, allowing for more usable surface area and preventing the feeling of slipping off the sides.

8.0
  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Users have reported significant improvements in sleep quality and pain reduction.

8.3
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    Very good, making it suitable for couples

  • 8
    Cooling

    Cooling fiber and gel-infused memory foam designed to dissipate heat

  • 8
    Edge Support

    Reinforced edge support, allowing users to sit on the edge without feeling like they will slide off

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Good ratings for pressure relief, particularly for lighter and average-weight sleepers

9.0
  • 10
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress excels in motion isolation, scoring a perfect 10. The combination of individually wrapped coils and memory foam effectively absorbs movement, making it ideal for couples.

  • 10
    Cooling

    The mattress is rated 10 for cooling, thanks to its breathable materials and cooling cover, making it suitable for hot sleepers.

  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress offers excellent pressure relief for hips and shoulders, especially for side sleepers.

  • 8
    Edge Support

    Rated 8 out of 10, the mattress provides good edge support, though some users may experience slight compression due to the softer foams.

  • 8
    Response Time

    The GhostBed Flex is rated 8 out of 10 for responsiveness, allowing for easy position changes without feeling stuck.

7.8
  • 9
    Cooling

    The mattress includes a cooling cover, gel-infused memory foam, and breathable coils, making it suitable for those who tend to overheat at night.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The memory foam effectively dampens motion transfer, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 8
    Edge Support

    The firmer coils around the perimeter provide good edge support, allowing users to utilize the full surface of the mattress.

  • 7
    Response Time

    The Flex is designed for easy movement, making it suitable for combination sleepers.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress is particularly beneficial for back sleepers, offering pressure relief and spinal alignment.

8.8
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    Individually wrapped coils provide superior pressure isolation, reducing motion transfer.

  • 9
    Cooling

    The top layers are made from cooling fiber and gel memory foam, which help dissipate heat.

  • 9
    Edge Support

    Reinforced pocket coils around the perimeter enhance edge support.

  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    Great pressure relief.

  • 8
    Bounce

    Balanced bounce.

8.0
  • 10
    Cooling

    The mattress excelled in heat diffusion tests, maintaining a cool surface for extended periods.

  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The Luxe effectively minimized motion transfer, allowing partners to move without disturbing each other.

  • 5
    Edge Support

    The mattress provided average edge support, which could be problematic for tasks like sitting on the edge to dress.

7.4
  • 10
    Cooling

    The mattress effectively maintains a cool surface throughout the night, making it an excellent choice for hot sleepers.

  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress provides excellent motion isolation, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8
    Edge Support

    The mattress maintained its shape and support when sitting or lying near the edges.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    It offers good pressure relief for side sleepers.

  • 3
    Off-Gassing

    The mattress emits a strong off-gassing odor upon unboxing, which can be bothersome.

Cooling
9.0
  • 10.0
    www.sleepjunkie.com

    The mattress is rated 10 for cooling, thanks to its breathable materials and cooling cover, making it suitable for hot sleepers.

  • 10.0
    reviewed.usatoday.com

    The mattress excelled in heat diffusion tests, maintaining a cool surface for extended periods.

  • 10.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress effectively maintains a cool surface throughout the night, making it an excellent choice for hot sleepers.

  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    The GhostBed Flex excels in cooling performance, thanks to its design that minimizes heat retention.

  • 9.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Features a Ghost Ice cover and cooling gel memory foam to regulate temperature effectively.

  • 9.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    The mattress is designed to promote airflow and dissipate heat, making it suitable for hot sleepers.

  • 9.0
    www.ghostbed.com

    The GhostBed Flex includes a quilted cover made with Ghost Ice fabric, designed to keep the sleeper cool throughout the night. The gel memory foam layers also help in temperature regulation.

  • 9.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    The mattress includes a cooling cover, gel-infused memory foam, and breathable coils, making it suitable for those who tend to overheat at night.

  • 9.0
    www.mojosleep.com

    The top layers are made from cooling fiber and gel memory foam, which help dissipate heat.

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Features cooling technology, including a cooling cover and gel-infused foams.

  • 8.0
    www.cnet.com

    Gel memory foam for temperature regulation and a quilted cover with cooling fibers.

  • 8.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Cooling fiber and gel-infused memory foam designed to dissipate heat

Sex
9.0
  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    The combination of bounce and edge support enhances its performance in this area.

Motion Transfer
9.0
  • 9.7
    naplab.com

    The Flex demonstrates low motion transfer, making it an excellent choice for couples.

  • 10.0
    www.sleepjunkie.com

    The mattress excels in motion isolation, scoring a perfect 10. The combination of individually wrapped coils and memory foam effectively absorbs movement, making it ideal for couples.

  • 9.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Excellent motion isolation ensures that movements from one partner do not disturb the other.

  • 9.0
    www.cnet.com

    The mattress effectively isolates movement, making it a good choice for couples or those who share a bed.

  • 9.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Offers excellent motion isolation, allowing partners to move without disturbing each other.

  • 9.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Very good, making it suitable for couples

  • 9.0
    www.mojosleep.com

    Individually wrapped coils provide superior pressure isolation, reducing motion transfer.

  • 9.0
    reviewed.usatoday.com

    The Luxe effectively minimized motion transfer, allowing partners to move without disturbing each other.

  • 9.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress provides excellent motion isolation, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    The gel memory foam effectively absorbs movement, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    The memory foam effectively dampens motion transfer, making it a good choice for couples.

Response Time
8.0
  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    With a fast response time of 0.4 seconds for mostly recovered and 0.8 seconds for fully recovered.

  • 8.0
    www.sleepjunkie.com

    The GhostBed Flex is rated 8 out of 10 for responsiveness, allowing for easy position changes without feeling stuck.

  • 7.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    The Flex is designed for easy movement, making it suitable for combination sleepers.

Pressure Relief
8.0
  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress provides good pressure relief, balancing sinkage and support.

  • 9.0
    www.ghostbed.com

    The top layer of gel memory foam contours to the sleeper's body, alleviating aches and pains while providing head-to-toe support through individually wrapped coils that maintain spinal alignment.

  • 9.0
    www.sleepjunkie.com

    The mattress offers excellent pressure relief for hips and shoulders, especially for side sleepers.

  • 9.0
    www.mojosleep.com

    Great pressure relief.

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Performs well in relieving pressure for back and side sleepers.

  • 8.0
    www.ncoa.org

    Users have reported significant improvements in sleep quality and pain reduction.

  • 8.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Good ratings for pressure relief, particularly for lighter and average-weight sleepers

  • 7.0
    www.cnet.com

    The mattress offers a neutral memory foam feel that responds well to pressure.

  • 7.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    The gel memory foam layers offer good pressure relief for light to average-weight sleepers.

  • 7.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    The mattress is particularly beneficial for back sleepers, offering pressure relief and spinal alignment.

  • 7.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    It offers good pressure relief for side sleepers.

Bounce
7.8
  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a high bounce, measuring 10.65 inches.

  • 8.0
    www.mojosleep.com

    Balanced bounce.

  • 7.0
    sleepopolis.com

    A latex-like foam layer adds bounce and cooling properties.

  • 7.0
    www.cnet.com

    A unique "Ghost Bounce" layer for responsiveness.

Edge Support
7.5
  • 9.4
    naplab.com

    The GhostBed Flex offers excellent edge support, with only 3.25 inches of sinkage when sitting on the edge.

  • 9.0
    www.mojosleep.com

    Reinforced pocket coils around the perimeter enhance edge support.

  • 8.0
    www.cnet.com

    Enhanced edge support is provided by reinforced coils, allowing users to sleep comfortably near the edge without feeling like they might fall off.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Reinforced edges provide stability when sitting or sleeping near the edge of the mattress.

  • 8.0
    www.ghostbed.com

    The mattress has reinforced edge support, allowing for more usable surface area and preventing the feeling of slipping off the sides.

  • 8.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Reinforced edge support, allowing users to sit on the edge without feeling like they will slide off

  • 8.0
    www.sleepjunkie.com

    Rated 8 out of 10, the mattress provides good edge support, though some users may experience slight compression due to the softer foams.

  • 8.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    The firmer coils around the perimeter provide good edge support, allowing users to utilize the full surface of the mattress.

  • 8.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress maintained its shape and support when sitting or lying near the edges.

  • 6.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress has reinforced edges, providing decent support for sitting or sleeping near the edge.

  • 5.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Average edge support allows for secure sleeping near the perimeter.

  • 5.0
    reviewed.usatoday.com

    The mattress provided average edge support, which could be problematic for tasks like sitting on the edge to dress.

Off-Gassing
4.7
  • 6.0
    naplab.com

    The off-gassing period is typical, with a strong smell upon unboxing that dissipates within four days.

  • 5.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Requires 24 hours for any off-gassing odors to dissipate.

  • 3.0
    www.tomsguide.com

    The mattress emits a strong off-gassing odor upon unboxing, which can be bothersome.