Idle vs. Tuft And Needle
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Idle
Idle Sleep is a mattress-in-a-box company that creates both memory foam and hybrids mattresses. One of their key differentiators is that their hybrid mattresses feauture a two sided design, which means these mattresses can be flipped in hopes of prolonging comfort. With medium and luxury firm options as well as a cooling all foam mattress, Idle is a brand to consider.
Tuft And Needle
Tuft & Needle made a big splash in the mattress industry when it offered one of the lowest cost all-foam mattresses in a box directly to customers, their T&N Original Mattress. Since then, they've elaborated on their initial concept with two more innovative designs: The Mint and The Hybrid, which provide high quality, superbly pressure-relieving offerings. On top of that, the Mint Mattress was recently upgraded to include antimicrobial protection embedded in its cover layer. With their three mattresses and 100,000s of positive reviews, customers have spoken in approval of T&N.
Based on our aggregated reviews and our scoring method, we recommend Tuft And Needle in this match up!
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Mattress Score
Overall Score:
Idle: 8.1/10
Tuft And Needle: 9.2/10
Customer Satisfaction:
Idle: 8.2/10
Tuft And Needle: 9.2/10
Price Value:
Idle: 8.1/10
Tuft And Needle: 9.1/10
No Back Pain:
Idle: 8.1/10
Tuft And Needle: 9.2/10
Price:
Idle: $910-$4997
Tuft And Needle: $645-$1895
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Idle's Owner Satisfaction
Finding a brand that keeps its customers happy is a good first check mark for looking into if a mattress is right for you. These mattresses get very high marks for customer satisfaction versus competitors. Read on to see if one of these mattresses will work for your body and sleeping preferences.
Idle's Supportiveness
Good mattress support is what you need to wake up feeling good in the morning. You want something that will align your spine rather than causing you nightly pain. These mattresses do a very good job supporting the back while keeping things comfortable.
Edge Support
Edge support is always important to those that want to lay close to the edge of the mattress, desire sitting on the edge, or have mobility issues. These mattresses offer competitive edge support and prop up sleepers along the side.
Bowling Ball & Density Tests
Popular among customers, the bowling ball test provides a good indication of firmness while also showing evenness of support across the mattress. If a mattress doesn't do well providing even support, some may find the mattress uncomfortable. However, these mattresses do a good job providing even support for sleepers.
Idle's Durability
Mattress shoppers are on the hunt for highly durable mattresses. However, with durability not always being the highest priority for companies, finding a mattress that lasts can be a difficult thing to find. That being said, these mattresses specifically have high marks from customers on longevity. For the average sleeper, these should last up to a decade. Those that are bigger or use their mattress more than 8 hours every night may find that their mattress is slightly less durable.
Tuft And Needle's Owner Satisfaction
There are is some negative input about these mattresses. Some sleepers are happy with the feel, but others have had issues. Therefore, it is more difficult to estimate if one of these will work perfectly for you. Continue reading below to learn if one of these mattresses will work for you.
Tuft And Needle's Supportiveness
There are mixed feelings from customers about the longevity of support of these mattresses. Though some enjoy the quality of these mattresses, if you have a wide frame or shoulders, take a look at the mattress specs before buying.
Edge Support
For those that are excited about getting good edge support, some reviewers report that these mattresses may not have the kind of edge support over the long term that you may need.
Tuft And Needle's Durability
We all want to find a mattress that is durable and will last a lifetime, but that is sometimes easier said than done. That said, good data on the materials used as well as customer reviews and tests make estimating durability easier. These mattresses are more durable than average and should last over 5 years for most sleepers, but some who are heavier may find them less durable.
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Solid
I spent a little more time looking for a bed that would support myself and my boyfriend who is a little bigger. I didn't want to pay a lot of money but I did need something that would last and support both of us. It has been a comfortable bed and is as strong as an ox.
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Very nice
I was pretty apprehensive to buy a mattress without trying it out first, but I did a lot of research and decided to take the plunge. I tried several different memory foam mattresses in stores and I’d say this one is superior to the others. The firmness level is just right: not too hard and not too soft. I sink in just enough to feel supported, but not so much that it’s difficult to move. I wake up less in the middle of the night and I’m not sore in the morning. I am very pleased with our purchase.
Next level bed
I ordered my Idle Sleep Hybrid medium firm bed about 5 weeks ago based on both the recommendation of an acquaintance and online reviews. I have been nothing short of elated at the quality of the bed and how well I sleep on it. It is plush and yet supportive and my girlfriend is staying over more often now which is an added bonus.
Just what I needed
I broke the C2 vertebrae in my neck in 2004. For the past 8 years or so I have been having soreness and stiffness in my neck with no answer on how to help it. Since buying the Idle hybrid I have not been waking up with a sore and stiff neck due to the wonderful neck and shoulder support from the mattress. This bed has been a blessing and I am very thankful for it.
Feels like a giant pillow!
I just got back from traveling abroad for the past 8 months. I came back home to enter the rat race so I can work and save for my next adventure. My dad helped me set up my apartment and bought me an Idle mattress as a welcome home gift. I love traveling and miss it a ton but this mattress has made me happy to be back at home. It so comfortable, I love it! I will probably bring it with me when I travel again
rejuvenating
I rarely write reviews but I thought this bed deserved a few good words. It is a little more expensive than other online brands but it is for a good reason: the other brands DO NOT compare in quality. I have friends who have purchased beds online that I have laid on and they feel cheap like I am going to fall right through them. My all foam bed is a huge and well built bed. I sleep sound and enjoy throwing it in my friends' faces for buying hastily and trying to save a buck. I would give it 6 stars but 5 is the most I can give.
My Netflix Binge Throne
I can get lazy from time to time and lay in bed and watch Netflix all day. Since getting this bed my Netflix watching has increased by about 20%. It is so comfortable and I never want to get out of it!
A STEP ABOVE
I have always slept better on a more firm mattress. After talking with Chelsey from customer service we decided the latex bed would be a good fit for me. It was delivered on time but I needed my son to come over and help get the bed into my room as I am not the young song bird I once was. It has been everything and more that Chelsey told me it would be and I am very pleased with the quality and support I get from this bed.
Awesome mattress
I am very happy with everything about this bed. If buying beds online is always as easy and satisfying as it was for me it seems like brick and mortar stores don't have a very bright future
Best nights sleep
This IDLE mattress changed our lives for the better! It is absolutely the ideal softness and temperature for sleeping. We decided to order a king since our dog sleeps with us. We didn't want a cheap bed that seems so common from other companies (Idle was our 3rd bed) and we really wish it had been our first.
On point
I ordered this bed mostly for my husband who is active duty military. I spoke with Chelsey and mentioned my husbands service and she gave us an additional discount. It is nice to see a company that takes care of its veterans and service members. Since getting the bed I have grown to love it more than my husband. We are both super happy with our bed and the service we received.
Good all around
Nice bed, good customer service and quick shipping.
Nice Latex bed
I prefer a bed that is firmer and this latex bed hits the spot. It is evident that the bed is not cheap and that I can expect it to last a good while. Having two sides is also a great benefit that I have not seen any other companies offer. Good bed, good experience.
Love my new bed
I would never buy a one sided mattress again, or likely any other brand than Idle. From a recommendation I received from a former roommate I decided to try the Hybrid bed. I was pretty ecstatic at first but wanted to make sure the bed would still meet my needs after about 30 days...and it has and then some! I has been a little more than a month and I am 100% satisfied with everything about this bed.
Wish Idle came around a long time ago
It is a breath of fresh air to deal with a company that takes care of you from start to finish. From customer service until the product was delivered I was taken care of. I never felt like I was going to have to deal with any non sense or a sub par product. The mattress has been incredible and my experience definitely deserves 5 stars.
Great for my back
My Idle all foam bed has helped my back immensely and for a very reasonable price. Beds similar to this that I have found in stores are close to $1000 more. I was able to do my own research without being pressured to buy and ended up getting a really good deal on this bed.
Happy sleeper
My new bed is like a dream. I usually wake up in the middle of the night half asleep and sometimes sleep walk. Since buying this bed almost 2 months ago I have only sleep walked one time which is unheard of for me. That in itself speaks volumes to the kind of sleep I have been getting. Thanks Idle Sleep for keeping me asleep throughout the night!
Nice upgrade
I had been sleeping on a mattress that was about 8 years old and the springs would creak and crack as I moved through the night which drove me nuts. Thanks to a recent promotion at work I decided to treat myself to a new bed that didn't sound like I was sleeping on a bag of potato chips. The Idle Hybrid has been like sleeping on a cloud and I feel much more rested and productive when I wake up.
Feel 20 again
Very nice bed. I sleep through the night and wake up feeling half my age. I have neck and shoulder soreness due to a car accident 4 years ago and the all foam has helped tremendously in providing the support I need to wake up without pain or discomfort. I am a happy camper in my new bed.
Arrived early
I ordered the bed on a Friday afternoon and got it by the following Thursday. Everything from ordering to set up was seamless and easy. One of the smoothest online transactions I have ever made.
Took a chance..
Like the title says, we took a chance and we love it. We have always had traditional inner spring mattresses but read some reviews about the all foam bed and were convinced to try it out. After all, there is a 120 night sleep trial so why not? I have owned a foam bed before and always slept really hot and would sweat at night. Whatever the foam is they use in this bed must have been made at Hogwarts because it is magical! I never sweat, I feel supported and the overall comfort is just ridiculously satisfying. It is really a wonderful bed.
Thank you IDLE Sleep
I can't say enough good about this bed. I know there are a lot of options out there with online mattresses and a lot of claims that don't seem to be substantiated and that is why I started looking at higher end beds like IDLE Sleep's Hybrid bed. It has held up to everything it has claimed and is clearly a luxury bed as stated. It is thick, the materials are of a higher quality, it has two sides so it can be flipped and has a stellar warranty. I highly recommend this bed to anyone who is looking for something better than a cheap, thin mattress that will need to be replaced in a year or two.
Love it
Buying beds online is a roll of the dice but I felt confident enough with the information about this bed to make the purchase and boy am I glad I did. It is really simple to set up and it is very comfortable.
Family loves it
We bought the all foam bed about 6 weeks ago and have no complaints. My 11 year old daughter watches movies in our bed with her mom and she won't stop asking us to get an Idle bed for her. I was hesitant at first to buy a bed online but I figured it's not much different than laying on a bed for 30 seconds in a store and deciding to buy. This is a great bed and my whole family is happy with it.
Fun to unbox
Nice bed and unboxing is really easy. It expanded and looked like the website pictures within a few minutes.
Sturdy
The Hybrid mattress I ordered is very strong and sturdy. I am happy with how it feels and getting more than what I paid for as far as quality. Chelsey even gave me an extra $100 off when I spoke to her through live chat.
GOOD DEAL
I hadn't heard of this brand before but I guess there are a lot of new companies coming out, but I love this bed. I have owned a Tempurpedic and Stearns and Foster bed which are pretty expensive beds and this bed is right up there with that kind of quality but for far less. I actually googled the components of the bed before I bought it and was impressed with other brands that use the same materials and how well it is made. I would highly recommend this bed to anyone looking for a quality bed without going bankrupt.
BUY IT
I have done a good amount of research of online mattress brands and ultimately settled on Idle Sleep. One of the things I read a lot about was this thing called "off gassing" which I have come to the conclusion is essentially new car smell. Some reviewers seem to talk about it like it is some weird stench you have to put up with for a day or two but, at least with Idle Sleep, this off gassing is nothing more than the smell of new fabric. It's the same smell you would find with a new pair of shoes or a new car, I kind of like it. Aside from that this bed has been a dream- I sleep like a baby in it, it is super comfortable, the fabric is soft enough to sleep on without sheets and the two sided feature is fantastic. This is easily a 5 star bed and worth what I paid and more.
Pretty good
The bed is very comfortable. I don't have any complaints about the bed but it is a big bed and I'm a little guy and had to get a forklift to get the bed up two flights of stairs to my room.
Amazing wedding gift!
My new brother-in-law bought my husband and I this bed for our wedding which was extremely generous (Thanks Dan!). We couldn't be happier with this bed, it is unreal how comfortable it is and how well we sleep. It is the thickest bed we have owned by far and has the benefit of being flipped which I was able to do on my own. Overall, very satisfied with our bed.
Best Mattress
I love this mattress. I have had it for over a year now and kept forgetting to leave a review. I never leave reviews but I will with this mattress. I know a lot of people with mattresses from other well know mail order companies and they do not compare to this. Primarily because you can flip the mattress and it feels like a new mattress. When this one goes (if it goes bad) I will order another one.Love It!
Idle mattress
I sleep like a baby on this mattress I’m glad I purchased it thanks.
LIKE MY OLD MATTRESS THAT LASTED
I came across Idle when searching for 2 sided. I was happy to find a good option online. We are loving the comfort and quality.
Great Mattress, took a few extra days
We bought the 1 sided hybrid mattress in medium. We are loving the mattress. It was cheaper and had many of the same features as others. It just took a few extra days to get here than was anticipated but worth the wait. Thanks
Ahmazing
I love the mattress. 4 stars since it took a little longer to come than I thought it was supposed to.
Really bad back
The Idle Mattress is the most comfortable Mattress I have EVER used. My only complaint is that it is too comfortable, I never want to get out of bed. I had a air mattress prior and it was great for 10 years, this is better. I did a huge amount of research and it all pointed at Idle. I finally made the purchase , I wish I had done it sooner. Thanks Idle
Best bed ever
This bed has made my wifes life and mine so wonderful she suffering for back pain from her surgery and this bed finally lets her get a peaceful sleep
Nice
Great for side and back sleeping. Enjoy going to bed now.
Wonderful Mattress!
I did lots and lots of hours of research trying to find a mattress that would be good for my and my husband's many back pain issues and aging bones (we are 60 and 66, respectively). I decided upon the Idle hybrid mattress due to all positive reviews (I could not find one negative review) and factors such as the mattress being flippable, 120-day trial period and lifetime warranty. So far, after one month of sleeping on our mattress, we are in love. We both sleep so well and it is SO comfortable. We also like that the foam top enables one of us to move around or get out of bed without the other even knowing! It is so nice to wake up each morning and not want to rush to get up and out of bed because we are hurting (this can be a downside...just wanting to lie in our oh, so comfortable bed...). Our sleep is so much better, and we wake up feeling refreshed and not in discomfort. The customer service has been excellent, also. We had a problem with one of the legs being damaged upon arrival. I emailed Idle and they shipped new legs to us within 2 days. I would highly recommend the Idle hybrid mattress.
Waking up on time!
I have been getting a much better nights sleep on my idle. If it helps, I have the medium hybrid and weigh 143lbs. I side sleep most of the time and it has been really great for me. The mattress seems to be made really well. ❥
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The upgrades to the Mint mattress
The upgrades to the Mint mattress addresses the few weaknesses of the standard T and N mattress. We have been extremely satisfied with both of them and have begun giving them to our kids
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The comfort!
The comfort! I’m obsessed with my queen bed. I no longer have to try to fall asleep-it’s effortless!
ease
The ease of setup.
It's a very comfortable mattress
It's a very comfortable mattress. Soft with nice support.
The original mattress
The original mattress we purchased has exceeded my expectations. I have owned a big name foam matress before for twice the price. This matress meets and or exceeds that. Its nice to be sleeping well again. Easy to unbox, easy to sleep. Thank you!
Quality and comfort
Quality and comfort. They made a mattress that’s for the consumer at an affordable price. Best nights sleep I’ve had in along time!
Great product
Great product, fast delivery, easy purchase process.
The mattress is very comfortable
The mattress is very comfortable. However the mattress protector makes it seem more stiff and the jersey sheet son top of the protector makes that feel just as rough
Offer firmer mattress option
Offer firmer mattress option. Bring down prices of accessories like sheets and pillows.
They are all great quality
They are all great quality- from the mattresses to the sheets. I also love the simplicity of the product offerings. No one needs hundreds of options, just a few really great ones.
Nothing
Nothing!
The 100 day free trial
The 100 day free trial and the comfy but firm support and breathability of the mattress.
I just rarely recommend things
I just rarely recommend things. If it comes up, I will. The mattress is splendid.
Comfort
Comfort, quality and price are exceptional.
Great price
Great price and so comfortable
It’s neat
It’s neat and new!
Easy to order
Easy to order, fast delivery, easy to set up, well-priced, well rated by Consumer Reports (particularly like the top rating for long-term wear); but the best part is both my husband and I find it very comfortable. It feels firm, but is comfortable and there are no body stress points. A winner.
I’ve had back pain
I’ve had back pain ever since I got the OG mattress.
It is just perfect
It is just perfect. A good smooth, comfy but firm sleep. The mattress also stays cool. It is definitely just as good, probably better, than my old tempur pedic set. I am very happy with it. I initially had my reservations and thought I should get another tempur pedic set, even though the cost was so much greater. So glad I took a chance.
Very comfortable
Very comfortable and able to be assembled easily.
Ease of ordering
Ease of ordering, delivery and set up. Quality mattress. Love it.
Comfortable
Comfortable
I have already great products
I have already great products. I personally went from purple to tuft and needles
Unrolled into its seemingly full size
Unrolled into its seemingly full size immediately. All well wrapped to arrive pristine. A good night's sleep was available same day.
The comfort level is amazing
The comfort level is amazing. My sleep has been great. It feels soft and firm all at once. I am a side sleeper and it has made a huge difference for my hips. I have talked a coworker into buying one and my dad and stepmom. Plus I am buying one for my daughter!
Just the right amount of softness
Just the right amount of softness and support.
comfortable
Very comfortable
Excellent quality
Excellent quality with a great price. Free shipping and easy set up.
Quality
Quality
mattress
mattress quality is great.
great
The mattress was great from night 1!
Comfort
Comfort
Everything
Everything. It takes a little to get use to the change but after that it is awesome
Incredibly well packaged and presented
Incredibly well packaged and presented, very easy to assemble frame and support and best of all...the Mint was super comfortable from Day 1!
The mattress is very comfortable
The mattress is very comfortable and the foundation was easy to set up...
Comfortable mattress
Comfortable mattress. Getting in an out of bed with no noise, quiet mattress. Doesn't hurt side sleepers in the hips and shoulders.
The products are wonderful
The products are wonderful, it's the customer service that brings it all together and makes it special. As someone who is autistic and can get very easily overwhelmed the attention to care made such a difference for me.
Excellence quality
Excellence quality, fast delivery, great engineering of the mattress and platform, easy setup, attractive fabric covering, very comfortable.
I am warmer than I thought I would be
I am warmer than I thought I would be sleeping on the mattress. I also have a slight issue with feeling 'stuck' in a position. The height of the bed is also a bit too much, though I suppose it is more like the industry standard than what I had before. It is just that it barely fits in our bed frame, and if we had not bought the support box, it definitely would not have fit in our frame; we would have had to buy a new frame.
Comfort
Comfort and price