Pocket Spring vs. Tempur

Pocket Spring

Pocket springs are individually wrapped coil systems that are stitched into mattresses below a comfort layer of foam or other material. Unlike traditional innerspring systems that are interconnected, pocket springs are entirely independent allowing for added contour and pressure point relief than older innerspring models.

The general rule on pocket coil systems is the more coils, the more responsive and motion controlled the mattress is, while still providing support. This directly translates to more comfort.

In most pocket spring beds, there is a layer of memory foam or latex foam above the pocket spring array so that the sleeper gets both the benefits of contouring foam and the comfort of the pocket springs.

Pros: Durable materials and superior comfort to traditional innerspring systems.

Cons: Sleepers should be equally as interested in the foam that is wrapped around the coil system - if that is low quality, the bed still may be uncomfortable.

Tempur

Tempur material is memory foam manufactured by Tempur-pedic. Tempur-pedic owns the original formula of memory foam developed by a NASA contract.

Tempur-pedic offers a variety of mattresses from firm to plush that use varying degrees of Tempur material along with higher density foams.

The main difference between Tempur and other types of memory foams that have been developed by competing foam manufacturers and mattress makers is the blend of substances in the memory foam.

Pros: Tempur material is the 'original' memory foam and has been refined by Tempur-pedic's scientists over the years specifically for mattresses whereas other types of memory foam may not have been as well developed.

Cons: Like other memory foams, Tempur material is a polyurethane foam blend and prone to claims of off-gassing.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10
Tempur: 9.4/10

Comfort:
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10
Tempur: 9.4/10

Softness:
Pocket Spring: 9.4/10
Tempur: 9.3/10

Cooling:
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10
Tempur: 8.8/10

Hypoallergenic:
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10
Tempur: 8.1/10

No Odor:
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10
Tempur: 8.4/10

General Support:
Pocket Spring: 9.6/10
Tempur: 9.1/10

Eco-Conscious:
Pocket Spring: 8.7/10
Tempur: 8.5/10

Price Value:
Pocket Spring: 8.4/10
Tempur: 8.5/10