Tempurpedic Cloud Elite Review

Overview of the Tempurpedic Cloud Elite

 I was recently sent a free Tempurpedic Cloud Elite mattress for review along with the Tempur Ergo Premier adjustable base. Tempurpedic as a company has now been around for 25 years and is a pioneer in memory foam. Their commercials with the wine glass are famous and often imitated. The Tempurpedic brand introduced the United States to the benefits of memory foam for sleep and have created a lasting brand.

The TEMPUR-Cloud Elite is one of their softest mattresses and it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to pressure relief and the hug you get from a cozy foam mattress. Although this mattress is slower to recover than some of the other foam mattresses on the market, the dense foam that they use provide excellent contouring and support.

I advise ordering the mattress direct from their website as you will get the best price and be able to deal direct with Tempurpedic if you have any issues with the mattress. You also get free white glove delivery where they will setup the mattress and remove your old mattress and box spring if needed. Tempurpedic also has a 90 day trial where if you don’t like it you can return it minus shipping charges.

As of this writing, a queen size Cloud Elite retails for $3,299.

Here’s a brief overview of the mattress as well as the Tempur Ergo Premier which has a programmable backlit remote, massage features and adjustable head and feet.

Contruction of the Tempurpedic Cloud Elite

Below is a cross section picture of the inside of the mattress. As you can see there are 4 foam layers. Many of the all foam mattresses online are 3 layers of foam. I think what you get from this mattress is a much more suble transition.

Below are the construction details of the mattress according to the Tempurpedic website.

EasyRefresh® Top Cover

Exclusive cover zips off and on for easy washing or replacing, with wear-tested, dual zipper accessed from any side. Soft and durable.

SmartClimate® System

Innovative two-layer construction helps you stay comfortable during the night. Fibers in the top cover draw moisture away, while SmartClimate® treatment in the inner cover provides cool to-the-touch comfort.

Comfort Layer

Made from extra-soft TEMPUR-ES® material, the top layer determines the mattress feel and works with the Support Layer to allow for personalized comfort and support.

Support Layer

Formulated from TEMPUR® material, this layer provides support for your body and helps distribute body weight evenly across the mattress.

Base Layer

This layer serves as the “base” for the TEMPUR® material above it, and is also designed to help disperse heat from the mattress.

Tempurpedic Findings

Here’s how much the mattress sinks when placing my 14 lb. bowlingi ball on it. There’s no need for a mattress pad here, in fact I would discourage you from using a mattress pad as this mattress is plenty soft without it.

In terms of softness below are the test from our proprietary firmness testing machine:

Below is a video illustrating how each layer of the mattress reacts: You’ll see that the top two layers are the conforming foam and that the very top layer is the slowest to recover and also the softest.
The video below illustrates motion transfer on the Tempurpedic. True to its reputation, there’s basically no motion transfer here.

Below are the more scientific findings from my engineering team regarding motion transfer

The following video illustrates heat retention on the mattress. I thought that this mattress would retain more heat but I think that the Smart Climate System, seen below, help dissipate heat below the cover.

Part of what help dissipate heat is the smart climate cover. When you unzip the top cover you will find this below which is a mateiral that is cool to the touch.

The cover itself is removeable and washable. I advise a mattress protector though if you tend to eat or drink in bed. I really like how easy it is to unzip the cover. Here’s a picture of the zipper system.

My Tempurpedic Cloud Elite Recommendation

If you crave a soft and cozy mattress that has excellent contouring, the Tempur Cloud Elite is an excellent choice. Although there are literally thousands of memory foam mattresses online, there are very few mattresses that come close to the feel of a Tempurpedic. This mattress is definitely on the pricier side  however, having been around for 25 years they have garnered trust in the industry and among consumers.It’s not uncommon for Tempurpedic customers to be happy witht their mattress well beyond the 7 year lifespan of a typical mattress.

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