This Vibe mattress review takes a closer look at the popular mattress and all that it offers. The Vibe line of mattresses comes from Classic Brands, a company that has been selling mattresses since 1971.
When they started, they were all about waterbeds, well, because it was the seventies! Eventually, Classic Brands changed its lineup with the market demands and introduced several successful products.
The Vibe mattress line is the top offering here. Generally speaking, this line is all about the Vibe 12 inch Gel Memory Foam mattress. However, this mattress also has a lesser-known hybrid sibling, and we’ll talk about it too. Though for the most part, this review is about the Vibe memory foam mattress.
Vibe Gel Memory Foam Mattress At A Glance
Pros
- Attractive price point.
- Excellent motion isolation.
- Generous layering of memory foam.
- Comfortable and close-conforming mattress.
- CertiPUR-US certified.
Cons
- Not suitable for heavy sleepers (those above 230 lbs).
- Can sleep hot for some people.
Highlights
- No sleep trial.
- 10-year limited warranty.
- Medium-plush mattress.
Vibe 12 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Review And Details
Vibe 12 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress is the company’s most important offering. For the most part, if someone’s talking about Vibe Mattress, they likely mean this mattress.
So, let’s get to know it better and see what it’s really made of!
Construction And Layering – What Goes Into This Foam Mattress
One of the consistently impressive things about the Vibe Mattress is its generous use of memory foam. Together with the comfort foam and memory foam, the mattress has a rather relaxing setup.
There are three main layers of foam, stacking up for a total height of 12-inches.
- High-Density Support Foam: A 7-inch thick layer of high-density support foam forms the bottom layer of the mattress. It tries to keep the mattress responsive, though that’s difficult to come by in a plush memory foam mattress! In any case, this thick layer of foam provides good support and contributes to the surprisingly good edge support of this mattress.
- Gel Comfort Foam: Right above the support foam is a 3-inch transition layer of gel comfort foam. Oddly enough, in some of its descriptions, the seller also calls it “open cell memory foam”. This is an open cell, gel-infused polyfoam that helps with the airflow to keep the mattress from sleeping hot. It isn’t quite impressive at dissipating heat, though it does a stand-up job at being a conforming and pressure-relief layer.
- Gel Memory Foam: The top foam layer for the mattress (and what gives the mattress its name) is a 2-inch layer of gel-infused memory foam. Theoretically, the gel absorbs the heat from the user and mattress, spreads it out and dissipates it while working with the comfort foam layer. This plush layer of foam is close conforming, providing excellent support for pressure points.
All layers of the mattress are packed in a stretch-knit cover, which adds to the comfortable feel of the mattress. It’s worth noting that the cover isn’t removable and should not be removed from the mattress.
Vibe Mattress Review – How Well Does This Mattress Perform?
It Does Good On Motion Isolation
The well-placed, plush layers of memory foam and comfort foam work with the support layer to minimize motion transfer. For a couple, this means that if one of you is a restless sleeper, the other won’t be disturbed by their movement. Similarly, the effects won’t travel every time your partner gets on/off the bed.
Thanks to motion isolation, a couple can have a restful sleep without getting disturbed by the movements of their partner (or worrying about disturbing your partner).
Firmness And Sleep-Style Suitability
Vibe 12 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress is on the plush side of the firmness scale. This makes it suitable for most light to medium weight sleepers. Sleepers with a higher weight (above 230 lbs) should avoid buying this mattress.
Although in some cases, heavy weight side sleepers might find this mattress useful too, particularly side sleepers.
Back and side sleepers will find the mattress comfortable, though it can’t be recommended for stomach sleepers. That’s because firm or medium-firm mattresses are best suited for stomach sleepers, rather than mattresses with a plush feel.
The Edge Support Is Suitable
Foam mattresses generally don’t do too well with edge support. Whether it’s sitting on the edge of your mattress or the threat of rolling and falling, the edge support plays a crucial role.
As a plush, budget mattress, we wouldn’t expect much from this mattress. Surprisingly though, Vibe Gel Memory Foam Mattress provides effective edge support.
Well, effective is a relative term here. It won’t win any awards for its edge support, but it is good enough for users to sit on the edge and tie shoelaces or sleep without worrying about the risk of rolling and falling!
Bounciness, Responsiveness, And Suitability For Sex
Vibe gel memory foam mattress is plush. So it isn’t bouncy and has limited responsiveness. It is responsive enough that an average lightweight or medium-weight sleeper won’t feel trapped by the mattress while sleeping. Even so, there is still a chance that some sleepers will struggle while changing positions during their sleep.
As for sex, if bounciness and responsiveness are your preferences from a mattress, this one won’t deliver. As a plush, soft foam mattress, it is more inclined towards absorbing motion rather than being bouncy and enhancing it.
This is generally true across most foam mattresses. By the very nature of foam, bounciness and responsiveness are limited.
Although there are some advantages that some couples find suitable. The foam provides greater traction. Additionally, by virtue of its all-foam construction, the mattress is quiet and discreet.
Did Our Vibe Mattress Review Find It To Sleep Cool?
Vibe 12 inch gel memory foam mattress makes several arrangements for cooling. The gel-infused memory foam layer is followed by a layer of gel-infused, open cell, comfort foam.
The use of gel is intended to absorb the heat, transfer it through the mattress, and let it dissipate. With five inches of gel-infused foam in action, things should be easier.
Next, the 3-inch layer of open cell comfort foam should allow for greater airflow. This would take heat away from the mattress, allowing the sleeper to stay cool.
Unfortunately, while these ideas are great in theory, they seem to fall short in practical use. The vibe mattress tends to sleep hot. Although there are several simple and quick ways to deal with this, it’s still something worth remembering if you choose to buy this mattress.
Does It Smell? No Off-Gassing From Vibe Gel Memory Foam Mattress
Off-gassing is a common issue for most bed-in-a-box style foam mattresses. Thankfully, the Vibe mattress doesn’t suffer from this problem. When new, the mattresses are practically odorless and won’t fill up the room (or home) with that dreadful chemical smell.
It is also worth noting here that the Vibe Gel Memory Foam Mattress is CertiPUR-US certified. This means that its foam doesn’t contain harmful chemicals like VOCs, phthalates, and similar toxic materials.
Support And Pressure Point Relief
All said and done, the defining quality of any mattress is how well it provides support and pressure point relief for the sleeper.
Vibe foam mattress does pretty well on both these counts, especially so for light sleepers (weighing less than 130 lbs) who prefer to sleep on their side. In fact, it is generally suitable for side sleepers of all weights.
The generous layers of memory foam and conforming foam keep the mattress comfortable and well-suited for side sleepers. It offers proper cradling and support for all pressure points and helps with proper spinal alignment.
This keeps most side sleepers comfortable and well-rested. The plush mattress makes side sleepers feel like they’re weightless and sleeping on a cloud.
Lightweight sleepers will find comfort and pressure point relief for this mattress, even when sleeping on the back or the stomach. Medium weight sleepers will find some comfort on the mattress, though it’s not ideal for back or stomach sleepers.
For heavyweight sleepers (weighing more than 230 lbs), the mattress isn’t the recommended option, if they prefer to sleep on their back or stomach.
No Sleep Trial
Unlike most mattresses, Vibe mattresses don’t offer a sleep trial. However, many sellers offer generous return policies to offset this and account for a sleep trial. For example, Amazon offers a 100 day return policy on this mattress.
Vibe mattresses are available through Amazon and other third-party sellers. Due to the lack of a company-backed trial, buyers should confirm the return policy with the seller before their purchase.
All mattresses come with a 10 year warranty.
Vibe Mattress Review – Vibe Quilted Gel Memory Foam and Innerspring Hybrid Pillow Top 12-Inch Mattress
Until a few years ago, hybrid mattresses were significantly more expensive than conventional foam or innerspring mattresses. However, with greater adoption by users, the price difference has been steadily decreasing.
Vibe 12-inch Gel Memory Foam And Innerspring Hybrid Mattress offers a fix for some of the problems of the conventional foam mattress. These include better airflow, cooling, and more bounce for the mattress.
Let’s take a closer look!
Vibe Quilted Gel Memory Foam and Innerspring Hybrid Pillow Top 12-Inch Mattress Construction
As general construction goes, the hybrid mattress is pretty similar to its all-foam sibling. However, the support layer here is replaced by individually packed pocketed coils. These give the mattress greater bounce and responsiveness.
Even so, thanks to the coils being individually wrapped, the mattress manages to maintain a very low motion transfer. The coils also add greater edge support and provide plenty of room for airflow. This means, the mattress now stays cooler and sleepers don’t have to worry about waking up in sweat.
The coil layer is topped by a layer of comfort foam, followed by a layer of gel-infused memory foam. The mattress is topped with a quilted eurotop to add another touch of comfort and conforming setup.
Put together, all of these form a very comfortable and plush mattress. In fact, on the firmness scale, the Vibe Hybrid Mattress is more on the plush side as compared to the all foam mattress.
Again, this is an excellent mattress for side sleepers and provides good support to back sleepers of all weight groups. Though stomach sleepers, apart from lightweight sleepers, should avoid this mattress (and plush mattresses in general).
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This Mattress Gives The Right Kind Of Vibes!
One of the best known and successful budget mattresses, Vibe 12-inch gel mattress has its groove going right. This is a plush mattress that’s very comfortable and supportive of side sleepers.
As this Vibe Mattress Review shows, the mattress is best suited for side sleepers of all weights, back sleepers of low and medium weight, and for stomach sleepers of low weight. For those on a budget, this mattress might be the best pick.
On the downside, the Vibe foam mattress does tend to sleep hot and have low responsiveness. If these are troublesome for you, consider going for the Vibe 12-inch hybrid mattress. It largely follows the same path as the foam mattress, though the pocketed coils provide additional bounce, responsiveness, and greater airflow that helps users sleep cool.
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