Cover
The layers of the WinkBed are wrapped in a sturdy feeling cover, with contrast fabric around the top comfort-foam layers, and cording trim. The is quilted, and has quite a lot of loft to it. The fabric is Tencel, which is a eucalyptus-based fiber that has some moisture-wicking properties.
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 )
Keep in mind that what mattress companies call “firm” or “soft” is a purely a preference. All mattresses should be supportive and promote healthy spinal alignment. Whether a mattress is fluffy and squishy (what mattress companies call soft or plush), or less so (what companies call firm), is purely down to your personal needs and preferences.
We found the WinkBed to be interesting in terms of softness. While the top is very soft and fluffy, the firmer support layers below are quite firm. So overall, we'd call the Luxury Firm version of the WinkBed a "medium" on our scale, balancing out the softer top and firmer bottom.
Not sure what softness is best for you? Take our Mattress Match Quiz and find out.
| Softness Level (1=Least Soft, 9=Most Soft) |
5 | Medium |
Cushioning Depth ( what’s this )
This refers to how deeply you sink into the mattress or feel cradled or hugged, versus a feeling of floating on top of the bed. Again, the WinkBed felt very interesting to us; while the top certainly feels soft, the firmer coils below prevent as much sinking in as you would expect. Overall, we again felt that the WinkBed (Luxury Firm version) was just a little above average in terms of cushioning. You fell just a bit more snuggled and cradled by the mattress, as opposed to floating on top of it.
| Cushioning Depth (1=Shallowest, 9=Deepest) |
6 | Slightly more than average cushioning |
Memory Feel
Memory feel or responsiveness refers to how quickly a mattress recovers its shape after being compressed. When you press your hand into the mattress, for instance, then remove it, does it take several seconds for the mattress to return to flat, or does it recover immediately?
The WinkBed does not include any memory foam, so there is none of that slow memory foam feel at all. The mattress springs right back after being compressed.
| Memory Feel (1=Least, 9=Most) |
1 | None |
Bounce
Responsiveness also translates into bounce, and with most innerspring mattresses, you'll get a good bit of it. Overall, it has a very traditional feel, with a healthy amount of bounce. The foam layers absorb what we would call "surface" bounce, but the springy support base provides plenty of deep bounce, which you'll notice when you plop down on the bed.
| Bounce (1=Least, 9=Most) |
6 | Medium 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.
In our evaluations, the WinkBed mattress performed very well for our tester, particularly in the back sleeping position. But we also found it to be supportive for a wide range of side and stomach sleepers. In some cases, we would steer certain people/sleepers to the softer version or the firmer version of the mattress. And for those in the 300-lb.+ range, consider the WinkBed Plus.
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.
If you are a bigger person, you may be wondering whether the WinkBed or the WinkBed Plus is the better choice. Overall, while both mattresses offered very good support for heavier sleepers, we did give the edge to the WinkBed Plus for persons in the 300-lb.+ range (here's our review).
Here is how we break down the spinal alignment of the WinkBed mattress (Luxury Firm version):
| Weight | Range | Back Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Lighter | <150 lb | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Average | 150 to 200 lb | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Above Average | 200 to 250 lb | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Heavier | >250 lb | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Back Sleepers:
Our tester really enjoyed the WinkBed in this position; the combination of the soft top foam and the firmer coils beneath felt extremely supportive; we thought this mattress had a great feel for those that sleep primarily on their backs. Our tester experienced excellent spinal alignment and felt that most others would have a similarly good experience.
Side Sleepers:
In our evaluation, side sleepers would also be well supported by the WinkBed. Our 200 lb. tester’s hips and shoulders sank into the bed just enough to create a neutral spinal position (he wished his shoulders could sink just a bit more, but it wasn't problematic). We also felt, again, that most people, even those heavier than our tester, would be well supported. Very light side sleepers might opt instead for the Soft version of the WinkBed.
Stomach Sleepers:
We also felt that stomach sleepers would enjoy this mattress. For stomach sleeping, a firmer mattress is generally needed to support the hips from sinking too far and creating arching in the back. The WinkBed, for our tester, had plenty of support, but still felt soft and cushioned thanks to the soft foam on top. We think this mattress would feel especially nice for stomach sleepers that prefer that softness up top.
We do think that heavier and lighter stomach sleepers might prefer other versions of the WinkBed. Heavier sleepers certainly could consider the Plus, or even the Firm version of the regular WinkBed.
Pressure Relief
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 WinkBed mattress:
| Weight | Range | Typical Curves | Extra Curvy |
| Lighter | <150 lb | 9 | 8 |
| Average | 150 to 200 lb | 9 | 8 |
| Above Average | 200 to 250 lb | 8 | 7 |
| Heavier | >250 lb | 8 | 7 |
Overall, we found the pressure relief offered by the WinkBed mattress to be very good, especially for those on the lighter/less curvy side. For those with acute/chronic pressure relief needs, a memory foam or latex bed might be better overall, but for most others, we thought the WinkBed would be a good choice.
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 )
If you are easily disturbed by a partner's movements in bed, or perhaps you and your partner go to bed and get up at different times, then motion isolation may be a priority for you. Innerspring mattresses in general are not the best choice, but the springs are pocketed in the WinkBed, so the movement of each spring is isolated. The 3.5" of gel foams on top of the springs, however, will also work to dampen motion. So while a pocketed coil bed like the WinkBed will be a better choice than a traditional innerspring mattress, a foam bed will likely better suit your needs if motion isolation is a top priority.
With a bowling pin standing upright on the bed, we pressed and pushed on the other side of the mattress to mimic a partner getting into bed. The bowling pin did not tip over. In fact, it barely moved at all. The WinkBed is one of the best mattresses we have tested in terms of motion isolation.
| Motion Isolation |
10/10 | Exceptional |
Temperature ( what’s this )
For most people, we do not think the WinkBed mattress will feel hot. The top layers of foam are infused with gel, a known conductor of heat.
Spring and coil mattresses in general will naturally provide greater air flow than foam, and despite the fluffy top, this is not a deeply cushioned mattress, so most of your body is exposed to the air.
If overheating in bed is an issue for you, we think the WinkBed would be a very good choice.
| Stays "Cool" Rating |
8 /10 | Very good |
Edge Support ( what’s this )
Edge support is important if you like to sit on the side of the bed, or if you tend to sleep along the edge. We found the WinkBed mattress to be excellent in this respect. Our tester felt exceptionally stable both sitting on the edge of the WinkBed and laying right on the edge. He didn't feel like he was rolling off at all.
One item of note: Our tester didn't feel that the edge support was as good at the head and foot of the bed as along the sides, which might make a difference to you if you prefer sitting on the end. But on the sides, it was excellent.
If your pets or kids tend to push you towards the side of the bed, we think the WinkBed mattress is worth consideration.
| Edge Support Rating |
9 /10 | Excellent |
Ease of Repositioning ( what’s this )
If you tend to move and change positions a lot over the course of a night, ease of repositioning will be a priority for you. The WinkBed mattress, despite its quilted and cushioned top, really shines in this area. Our tester had no trouble at all moving around or rolling into another position.
| Repositioning Rating |
10 /10 | Exceptional |
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.
The WinkBed makes no claims to be a natural mattress, but the foams utilized are certified to the CertiPUR-US standard, which verifies that a material has low VOC off-gassing as well as a lack of chemicals and other substances regulated by the CPSC. This is a very common and standard certification among mainstream mattress brands.
Steel coils are not known for issues with off-gassing at all, and at least theoretically, they are recyclable down the road. The company says the springs are made from recycled steel.
The cover of the WinkBed is made from Tencel, a plant product made from eucalyptus trees, and it is certified by OEKO-Tex, which measures for harmful chemicals and deems the material safe for use by children.
| Green Rating |
6 /10 | Pretty good |
Adjustable Base Compatibility ( what’s this )
We look at three things when testing a mattress on an adjustable base. First, will using an adjustable base harm the mattress? In the case of the WinkBed Luxury Firm, the answer is 'no.' This mattress was made to be used on an adjustable base, and doing so won't hurt it at all.
Next, we look at conformance: How closely did the bed hug the curves of the base as it is raised and lowered? The WinkBed did a good job in this aspect, as our tester laid on the bed and raised/lowered it. Even at the foot of the bed -- typically an area where mattresses struggle -- there was good conformance. The story was different when our tester got off of the mattress, and the mattress popped up and tried to get itself flat again. This is fairly normal for new mattresses, and over time, we expect the mattress would relax and conform better.
Lastly we look at the cover and what happens when the bed is in an articulated position. With mattresses that have heavily quilted and thick covers, we often see some bunching of the quilt materials at the extreme bend of the base, under your hips. While on the mattress, our tester didn't find it uncomfortable, but when he got off the bed then got back on, the bunching was more noticeable and could bother some folks.
Overall, however performance on our adjustable base was pretty good.
| Adjustable Base Use Rating |
6 /10 | Pretty Good |
Price, Value & Longevity
How Much Does a WinkBed Mattress Cost?
Prices shown are list prices. Remember that GoodBed keeps our site current with the best available discounts on online mattresses, many of which are exclusive discounts for our readers.
What Are You Getting?
The WinkBed is a tall mattress, where most sold-online mattress are typically 10" or 11". It has a luxury look; to us, it feels sturdy and well made. Our tester commented that it feels "majestic." Two layers of gel foam comprise the bed's comfort layers, with a taller layer of support coils wrapped in a snazzy white-and-blue polka dot cover.
How Long Will the WinkBed Last?
When it comes to estimating the comfort lifespan of a mattress, we can use foam density as our best, albeit imperfect, predictor of how long a foam will retain its shape and resiliency. In the case of the WinkBed Mattress density of the main comfort foam is 4 lbs, a high quality, high density foam. WinkBeds touts what they call "Duratech" as its design for preventing sagging, which includes the coil system and comfort foam, and says that third-party testing has been performed to ascertain durability.
If you or your spouse is a heavier person (over 300 pounds), you might want to see our review of the WinkBed Plus. This variation uses stronger coils, along with latex as the primary comfort material instead of poly foam for the regular WinkBed. It's our opinion that this combo (coils + latex) will better resist body impressions for those on the heavier end of the weight range.
Overall Value
We thought that the WinkBed compares well to similar mattresses you would see in a department store or high-end bedding store.
When compared to other online-only beds, it does cost more than some of the competition, but it's also a tall, luxury-look mattress. We feel the WinkBed is a good value compared to what you would find in stores, especially.
| Value Rating |
8/10 | Very good value |
Other Factors to Consider
Delivery
- Free delivery to door
WinkdBeds includes free delivery, which is not particularly unusual among its competitors. Delivery is by common carrier like FedEx, who will deliver the box to your door. It's worth noting that there is no "white glove" delivery option, where you can pay to have someone set up the mattress in the room of your choosing.
Returns
- 120-day trial period
- Full refund with pickup
WinkBeds offers buyers a 120-day trial period, and requires buyers to give the mattress at least 30 days before initiating a return. Should you wish to exchange your bed for a different softness level, there's a $49 fee. See: WinkBeds returns policy.
Warranty
- Warranty Length: Lifetime
- 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 hybrid and innerspring mattresses is 1.5". WinkBeds has chosen to cover indentations that meet or exceed 1.5”--right about average. Practically speaking, that means any softening or sagging would need to be at least that deep before the warranty would offer you protection.
This warranty extends to the original owner for as long as they own the mattress and assumes it has been placed upon an appropriate foundation. See: WinkBeds warranty policy
