Cover
The layers of the Puffy Lux mattress are wrapped in a soft and stretchy cover with clouds in the quilting. It's also reportedly spill-resistant (though we still recommend you use a mattress protector if you concerned about preventing stains).
Comfort & Feel
There are three aspects that make up our assessment of comfort and feel. We call these "preference-based characteristics" because no rating here is better or worse – rather, the attributes that are most desirable to you will be determined solely by your personal preferences. We apply the same classification standards to each mattress so you can more easily compare apples to apples.
Softness ( what’s this )
We classify the Puffy Lux mattress as a Medium Soft in terms of softness, and it's notably softer than the original Puffy, which we classify as a Medium.
Not sure what softness is best for you? Take our Mattress Match Quiz and find out.
| Softness Level (1=Least Soft, 9=Most Soft) |
6 | Medium Soft |
Cushioning Depth ( what’s this )
If you like to sink into your bed, you'll want a mattress with deeper cushioning depth. In our testing of the Puffy Lux, we noted that you do sink more deeply into this bed than with others.
| Cushioning Depth (1=Shallowest, 9=Deepest) |
6 | Deeper than average |
Responsiveness ( what’s this )
We look at responsiveness in two ways. First, we examine how quickly a mattress springs back after being depressed, then we take a look at bounce qualities.
The Puffy Lux has 3" of very soft, slow responding memory foam on top, so it definitely gives you that slow, melting into the bed sensation. This same foam tends to absorb motion, so there's no bounce to speak of. Its sister mattress, the original Puffy, has an inch less of memory foam, and doesn't feel quite as slow responding.
| Response Rate (1=Slowest, 9=Fastest) |
3 | Slow response, no bounce |
Back Support & Pressure Relief
The two things that you should always be sure to get from your mattress are spinal alignment (commonly thought of as "back support") and pressure relief. Unfortunately, no mattress will deliver these two things equally well for all sleepers. In particular, spinal alignment and pressure relief capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions. To help you determine how this mattress will perform for you, we break down our spinal alignment and pressure relief assessments by sleeper type.
Overall, we thought the Puffy Lux offered good support for sleepers of our tester's size and lighter. (He weighs not quite 200 pounds.) We had concerns for heavier back and stomach sleepers, but thought that all side sleepers would be suited to this mattress in terms of both spinal alignment and pressure relief.
Spinal Alignment
The key to good back support is maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. This means that the mattress should hold your spine in roughly the same position it's in when you're standing. The ability of a given mattress to do this will generally depend on your weight, sleep position, and body shape.
Here is how we break down the spinal alignment of the Puffy Lux mattress:
| Weight | Range | Back Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Lighter | <150 lb | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Average | 150 to 200 lb | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Above Average | 200 to 250 lb | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Heavier | >250 lb | 5 | 9 | 5 |
Back Sleepers:
Our 200-pound tester felt well supported on the Puffy Lux mattress. His hips sunk in just enough for the mattress to reach up and cradle his lumbar area. We felt that people of our tester's weight and lighter would have a similar experience. We did question whether those 200 lbs. and more would sink through the bed's three inches of memory foam and end up resting on firmer support foam below.
Side Sleepers:
Side sleeping was a strength of the Puffy Lux. Our testers felt his shoulders and hips sinking nicely into the bed, providing soft support. We felt that there was enough soft memory foam even for heavier side sleepers.
Stomach Sleepers:
Achieving good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can tend to sink down too far. And in general, we do not tend to recommend memory foam to stomach sleepers for that reason. In our side-by-side test, we felt the original Puffy was a better choice for stomach sleepers, though neither would be optimal for heavier stomach sleepers, who may find hips sinking right through the soft foam layers, creating arching in the back (which can lead to back pain).
Pressure Relief ( what's this )
When a mattress pushes back against your body with too much force in a concentrated area, the result can be pain, soreness, loss of circulation, excessive tossing, and other problems. In general, such "pressure points" are of greatest concern for side sleepers, since that's the position in which your body's weight is distributed over the smallest surface area. To find the right mattress for your needs, keep in mind that the pressure-relieving capabilities of any given mattress will vary depending on the sleeper. Factors like your weight and body shape (e.g., broader shoulders and/or hips) will determine how far you sink into the mattress, and the pressure relief offered by that mattress will vary widely at different depths.
Here's how we sized up the pressure relief of the Puffy Lux mattress:
| Weight | Range | Typical Curves | Extra Curvy |
| Lighter | <150 lb | 8 | 8 |
| Average | 150 to 200 lb | 8 | 8 |
| Above Average | 200 to 250 lb | 8 | 8 |
| Heavier | >250 lb | 8 | 8 |
Other Features
Beyond the preference-based characteristics of comfort and feel, and the body matching for spinal alignment and pressure relief, a mattress will have a number of other attributes that can make it a better or worse choice for you. We call these "priority-based characteristics" because they are areas in which a mattress can be better or worse, but that will have differing amounts of importance to each sleeper. So, determining how much importance to give to these features will be entirely a matter of your own personal priorities. As always, we apply the same ratings standards to each mattress so you can more easily compare apples to apples.
Motion Isolation ( what’s this )
With a bowling pin standing upright on the Puffy bed, we tested motion isolation by dropping a 16-lb. bowling ball on it, as well as the whole weight of our 200-lb. tester. In both drop tests, the bowling pin barely moved.
We felt that the Puffy Lux (as well as the original Puffy) would be an excellent choice for couples who don’t want to feel their partner getting in and out of bed or repositioning.
| Motion Isolation Rating | 10 /10 | Exceptional |
Temperature ( what’s this )
Aside from some gel in the top 3" of memory foam, the Puffy Lux boasts no particular features to help you stay cool. Most people don't have an issue of sleeping hot, but for those who do, memory foam is often not the best choice for the simple reason that beds with deeper cushioning don't allow as much of your body to be exposed to the air.
That said, our tester had no issues feeling hot on the Puffy Lux bed.
| Stays “Cool” Rating | 6 /10 | Average for foam |
Edge Support ( what’s this )
While the Puffy mattress does not have any specific edge-support features, we nonetheless felt that edge support was okay, and better than expected. When our tester sat on the edge of the bed, he sunk down quite a bit, but did not feel unstable at all. When laying on the edge, he felt himself leaning, but didn't feel too unstable, and didn't feel he was being slowly ejected from the bed.
If you find yourself being pushed to the very edge of your mattress by kids or pets, the Puffy mattress would be an okay choice if you really want a memory foam bed.
| Edge Support Rating | 7 /10 | Above average for memory foam |
Ease of Repositioning ( what’s this )
Beds that include slow responding memory foam can sometimes hinder movement. However, our tester had no trouble changing positions on the Puffy or the Puffy Lux.
| Repositioning Rating | 8/10 | Very good |
Green Features ( what’s this )
For mattress shoppers concerned with the use of natural materials, sustainable manufacturing practices or the like, we offer our subjective evaluation of any efforts taken by the company to make the mattress more green, healthy, or safe.
| Green Rating | 3 /10 | Okay |
Adjustable Base Compatibility ( what’s this )
We were unable to test the Puffy Lux bed on our adjustable base since it was the wrong size. However, the company does say that using the Puffy on an adjustable base will not harm the mattress.
Price, Value & Longevity
How Much Does a Puffy Lux Mattress Cost?
Prices shown are list prices. Remember that GoodBed keeps our site current with the best available discounts on all online mattresses, many of which are exclusive discounts for our readers.
What Are You Getting?
The Puffy Lux is a 12" tall mattress made of foam with 3" of premium memory foam at the top. From a materials and construction standpoint, it is not very unique. However, the Puffy and the Puffy Lux have a unique, soft, slow responding feel we likened to a marshmallow. They also has an OKEO-tex certified cover, meaning that it's been subjected to testing for harmful chemicals and off-gassing.
How Long Will the Puffy Lux Mattress Last?
When it comes to estimating the lifespan of a mattress, we tend to use foam density as our best, albeit imperfect, predictor of how long a foam will retain its shape and resiliency. Puffy, however, does not disclose this information about its mattresses. While we could not point to any obvious red flags, we can't make a prediction whether or not the Puffy Lux will last as long as other mattresses.
Overall Value
From a value standpoint, the Puffy Lux isn't much of a deal compared to other memory foam and foam mattresses. And with just one extra inch of premium memory foam, we aren't sure the Puffy Lux compares well to the original Puffy, which costs more than $600 less (queen size). The big price jump seems hard to justify.
However, Puffy is known for offering some of the deepest discounts and sales online, so we'd certainly recommend checking GoodBed for discounts, as this can bring the price of a Puffy bed more in line with similar memory foam and foam beds.
| Value Rating | 7 /10 | Okay value |
Other Factors to Consider
Delivery
- Free delivery to your door
Puffy includes free delivery to your door, which is not particularly unusual among its competitors.
Returns
- 101-day trial period
- Full refund with proof of donation
Puffy offers buyers a 101-night trial period, and should you decide to initiate a refund, asks that you donate the mattress to a charity. While that sounds easy enough on the surface (and Puffy is not the only company with this policy), it can actually be difficult to donate a mattress since many organizations will not accept them due to hygiene concerns. Puffy asks that buyers try the mattress for at least 14 days before requesting a refund. See: Puffy return policy
Warranty
- Warranty Length: Lifetime, non-prorated for original owner
- Indentation Coverage: 1.5” and above
One of the biggest, if not THE biggest complaints about any mattress from consumers regards body impressions—the inability of a mattress to spring back, eventually creating a low spot/sinkhole in the mattress. As such, mattress warranties all contain a term defining how big a sag or ‘body impression’ (measured when no one is on the mattress) is considered a defect, and thus covered under the warranty. The industry standard for foam mattresses is generally ¾”. Puffy has chosen to cover indentations that meet or exceed 1.5”, about twice that of competing memory foam mattresses. Practically speaking, that means any softening or sagging would need to be at least that deep before the warranty would offer you protection.
Get details on the Puffy warranty
