Tempur Pedic was among the first mattress brands to pioneer the promise of memory foam beds, giving customers at the time an unprecedented sleep experience. Since then, brands like Essentia have made strides in helping improve foam mattresses for the better.
In this clear and objective guide, we'll explain all the details of Essentia and Tempur Pedic mattresses. We include their prices, materials, and distinct features each provides so you can decide which is best for you. While both have similar models, Essentia is full of qualities that make it among the best Tempur Pedic mattress alternatives. Think the pressure relieving benefits of Tempur but made without any petroleums.
Tempur Pedic Mattresses
Let's first go over the mainstay of this article — Tempur Pedic. For many years, it has been known as the luxury mattress. Their memory foam mattresses are known to provide some of the best pressure relief for those who suffer chronic back pain.
Though it has many strong contenders today, Tempur Pedic still provides some of the best mattresses, giving sleepers constant ergonomic support for almost all sleeping positions.
Price Range
From their smallest and most basic models, the Tempur Pedic memory foam mattress starts at around $1,699 and can go over $18,000, depending on the model, size, and features you want.
Size
Tempur Pedic's various models include various sizes, with some coming in fewer sizes than others. Their memory foam mattresses come in sizes such as:
- Twin
- Twin Long
- Full
- Queen
- King
- Split King
- CA (California) King
"Split," in this case, is a model of their memory foam beds that features two separate sections of the foam mattress, allowing couples to enjoy their own preferred level of support, which we will discuss.
Material
Tempur Pedic mattresses are made using what the company calls "Tempur Material." More specifically, it is a NASA-researched memory foam made from viscoelastic polyurethane foam. This material is considered non-toxic and safe but can contain chemical additives that could cause irritation in the skin, eyes, and possibly even parts of the respiratory system.
Additionally, despite having models made for cooling body temperatures, reviews suggest that Tempur Pedic mattresses still trap lots of heat. This makes for some fairly uncomfortable sleep experiences compared to latex foam mattresses.
Models & Features
Their least expensive model, the TEMPUR-Cloud, comes in all sizes and in medium and medium-hybrid mattress support levels. The hybrid mattress includes Tempur Pedic's patented foam layers and premium, individually wrapped coils that provide additional edge support that can greatly benefit those who need it.
The TEMPUR-Adapt is their middle-range mattress that provides additional support levels in their ProAdapt and LuxeAdapt models. The ProAdapt version offers the most support options and additional support compared to the main Adapt model. The LuxeAdapt is the largest of the three and is the most supportive mattress among the three, providing an additional ergonomic layer.
The TEMPUR-Breeze mattress collection provides many of the same qualities as the previous two. However, it's also focused on providing better sleep by acting as a cooling mattress, reducing body heat by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Finally, the TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze System is the most expensive model. It is an air-distributing mattress that offers personalized climate control for couples on either side of the bed. This allows users to enjoy sleep temperatures up to 30 degrees warmer and cooler. While this model is a significant investment, few other mattresses provide the same level of personalized comfort.
Essentia Organic Foam Mattresses
There are numerous competitors for the best Tempur Pedic alternatives, but Essentia surpasses most, if not all, of them in several key ways. From quality, non-toxic, and enduring materials to research-backed mattresses designed to ensure better, healthier sleep, Essentia is a foam mattress that is a strong consideration against any Tempur Pedic bed.
Price Range
Starting with their smallest size and most standard model, Essentia's mattresses range from around $1,699 to $23,047 for our custom ProCor P1 Active Custom mattress, which is specially built to the exact specifications and needs of the sleeper.
The range is much wider than Tempur Pedic beds, but Essentia also has several options in between that are more affordable and offer more benefits than Tempur Pedic's mid-range options. Moreover, even Essentia's most basic option has all the features that make our mattresses the best in providing comfort and support.
Sizes
Like Tempur Pedic, Essentia also has mattresses in a number of different sizes, including:
- Twin
- Twin XL
- Full
- Queen
- King
- "Cal King" (California King)
Not all of these sizes are available for every mattress, with some, such as the Stratami™ mattress, only going up to King size. On the other hand, the ProCor P1 custom mattress only comes in Twin XL, Queen, King, and California King sizes. None of our models are split into sections either, as they are meant to provide a consistent experience for individuals and couples in the same bed.
Materials
All of our mattresses are made from GOLS and GOTS-certified organic latex foam. Our beds provide the same comfort as Tempur Pedic's high-density memory foam and even more benefits. Unlike traditional memory foam, our latex foam is temperature neutral, preventing heat build-up as you sleep through the night and our performance models actively cool naturally through the night!
Our organic materials also ward off mold, pests, and other irritants that could cause issues for those who suffer from asthma or allergy symptoms. Best of all, our latex mattresses are highly durable, lasting up to 20 years, providing you immense comfort and restful sleep throughout.
Models & Features
We believe everyone should be sleeping on a clean, organic mattress that is free of harmful chemicals, this is why it was important for us to have an option accessible for all which is the Grateful Eight organic mattress, which contains all the elements that make our latex foam mattresses the best. First and foremost, our beds are GOLS and GOTS certified, which means they are made with only the best organic materials.
They also provide better support than a hybrid innerspring mattress with the ergonomic comfort of an all-foam mattress like Tempur Pedic. On top of that, they are eco-friendly and allergy-friendly, making them a healthy choice for the environment and easily irritated sleepers.
The next step above that is the Tatami™ mattress, which has all the benefits of the Grateful Eight. It also uses our Beyond Latex Active organic foam, which helps the bed contour around your most strained pressure points while lying down. The Stratami™ mattress is similar, but latex foam materials exclusively have a dome-shaped pattern, allowing for even greater coverage of your body's pressure points.
Both the Classic REM5 Active and Dormeuse REM9 Active organic mattresses also share these same properties but also have our Beyond Latex™ organic foam that includes Activated Quartz. The addition of this property allows the surface of our mattresses to efficiently pull away body heads without absorbing, which means your body is cooled as you sleep.
A cooler sleep ensures better comfort and deeper rest. Additionally, the REM9 mattress's Accelerated Recovery foam responds immediately to your body's movements during sleep, ensuring fewer interruptions and endless support throughout the night.
Finally, the ProCor P1 custom mattress carries all of our best features and is custom-designed at every layer to ensure you it perfectly matches and supports your posture and body shape.
Conclusion
While many of today’s foam mattresses are in roughly the same price range as Essentia mattresses, they don't share the advantages our latex foam mattress provides. Even our standard model, the Grateful Eight mattress, provides immense comfort and relief while improving your sleep health. Traditional memory foam mattresses, like Tempur Pedic, can provide similar levels of relief but not the same amount of comfort. They often absorb too much body heat, disrupting you from a restful sleep, and their artificial material can contain chemicals, VOCs, and build up irritants over time.
Either way, while Essentia is among the best Tempur Pedic alternatives, you should decide which fits your needs. To learn more, browse our selection of mattresses or contact us.
