Zinus vs Tuft And Needle Comparison Reviews 2022

Can’t decide which affordable mattress is more worth it? Check out our comparison article to find out which mattress from Zinus and T&N excels. We know that buying a mattress can be a tedious job. You narrow down your search from the most expensive down to the most affordable mattress brands such as Zinus and T&N. So, read on to find out which mattress matches your needs and your budget.

Zinus Mattress

  •  At a glance: Low-Medium Priced Memory Foam Mattresses 
  • Headline: Zinus has been making noise in the industry since 2004 by manufacturing bedding products, bed frames, and even sofas. Over the years, the brand also received a lot of positive reviews for offering the best memory foam mattresses at a reasonable price.

Tuft & Needle Mattress

  •  At a glance: Quality Craftsmanship at an Affordable Price 
  • Headline: From promoting mattress shopping, Tuft & Needle grew into one of the pioneering companies that offer affordable mattresses. Still, the brand stands out by crafting products based on customers’ feedback.

Quick Synopsis:

Before we get into the meaty part of this comparison article, here’s an overview of the main differences between Zinus and T&N:

Quick Comparison

Price – Both brands offer affordable mattresses but Zinus still wins the award for the best memory foam mattress at an affordable price.

Support – T&N provides customized support for all sizes and weights.

Cooler Sleep – T&N Original Mattress has more cooling properties that disperse heat from your body and the mattress.

Natural and Safe Materials – Though T&N use natural materials, Zinus excels in this aspect with its ActiveCharcoal and green tea extract for a fresher feeling

Zinus Mattress

Best For:

  • Anyone who wants a mattress that is available at low price-points
  • Providing a cooling sleep surface to avoid sweating in sleep
  • Offering pressure relief especially for side sleepers
  • Enjoying a consistent body-conforming foam
  • Customers who want a wide range of mattresses
  • Customers who want a widely available store online and offline

Construction

Focusing on the 12-Inch Green Tea Memory Foam from Zinus, it sure is a nice thick mattress. This Zinus mattress has 4 layers of materials that consist of CertiPUR-US Certified memory foams. This means that it is made from natural materials that guarantee its durability, content, and safe emissions. Its first 5 inches layers consist of 3 inches memory foam and 2 inches comfort foam which contours to the body evenly. These first 2 layers will help your entire body to relax even if you change your sleeping positions all the time. For all back and side sleepers out there, it can also relieve pressure points. If you usually wake up with sore muscles, this mattress can help. For the second thick layer, this Zinus mattress has 3.5 inches high-density foam that is made of transitional polyester foam. Thus, it is meant to provide extra pressure relief while supporting your weight. Last but not the least; its final thick layer is 3.5 inches high-density base support foam. Just like the previous HD foam layer, it also has a wave structure or design which promotes better airflow. Thus, its foundation doesn’t just provide great compression support but also promotes a cooler sleep.

Comfort

As the first thing that touches your skin, Zinus made sure that its cover is made from white knitted jacquard. Designed to wrap around the mattress’ panel, this cover gives it a modern look that encourages better ventilation. This is to make sure that heat and moisture don’t get trapped in the mattress. However, its fabric requires extra care to avoid tearing it into pieces. In case you share your bed, don’t worry since this mattress does a great job in motion isolation. Its layers of foams absorb and contain vibration across the mattress to minimize the wave motion. This is ideal whenever either of you and your partner move or get up in the middle of the night. Its memory foam can instantly contours to your unique body curves for a comfortable sleep. Along with comfort, let’s not forget its firmness level which may or may not match all body types. On the scale of 1-10 with 1 as the most firm, this mattress got 6.6 ratings from in-house Zinus experts.

Natural Features

To make it even more interesting, it also contains green tea extract which is considered safe and reliable anti-oxidant. This natural green tea extract keeps the mattress fresh so you can also wake up feeling fresher than ever. At the same time, its infused tiny particles of purified ActiveCharcoal absorb moisture to reduce the odor-causing agents in your mattress.

Support

For this aspect, this Green Tea Memory Foam mattress has an impressive construction that contains the thick base support foam. This allows the mattress to provide good support for most sleeping positions. However, its edge support is on the average level only so you may feel a little compression. You can notice this if you’re sitting on the edge of the bed. Nonetheless, it will not be the reason for your sleepless nights.

 

Tuft & Needle Mattress

Best For:

  • Customers who want a high-quality mattress at a reasonable price
  • All kinds of sleepers
  • Sleepers who want a more responsive layer of foam to cradle their body
  • Providing a cool sleep surface with reliable support
  • Enjoying an elevated comfort to achieve your best possible sleep

Construction

Compared with the Zinus mattress, this T&N Original Mattress only has a 10-Inch profile. Obviously, this is slightly thinner than the Green Tea Memory Foam but it doesn’t mean it is not worth it. This mattress has 2 layers of thick materials that ensure its comfort and support. Its construction includes the 3 inches T&N adaptive foam and 7 inches high-density foam. T&N invented its proprietary adaptive foam together with the top chemists in America. This is to make sure that it is durable enough to last for years after meeting the industry’s high standards. Besides, CertiPUR-US, Intertek’s Clean Air, PTPA, Today’s Parent, and GREENGUARD Gold approved and Certified T&N adaptive foam. So you can guarantee its quality content and safe indoor emissions. For its second and thickest layer, it has high-density foam that promotes long-lasting support with its open-cell structure.

Comfort

Tuft & Needle never earned its millions of customers for nothing. In fact, about 95% of the brand’s customers love keeping their T&N Original. One of the reasons for this is its breathable cover which is a blend of Polyester and Tactel. As a result, its fabric feels comfier and easier to stretch. Tactel helps the cover dry faster compared with cotton. It is also thin enough to allow better airflow through the mattress to regulate the temperature. This means that you can sleep cooler with the help of this cover. Just like any decent mattress, this T&N Original Mattress can also respond quickly to any surface impact. At the same time, it can isolate motion on that impacted area to prevent disturbing your sleep. If you share your bed, this is an ideal mattress especially if you or your partner moves a lot in sleep. You can enjoy its bounce on your side without disturbing your partner which gives it an advantage over Zinus. Since it has a medium-firm feel, you will not sink too deep into the mattress and struggle to move. As an all-foam mattress, it automatically adjusts to different sleeping positions. Regardless of your sleeping position, it can help relieve your pressure points that usually trigger body aches like back pains.

Cooling Technologies

Do you hate waking up in the morning only to find out that you’re sweating? We know how annoying and disgusting it feels which is why T&N has come prepared. This mattress is infused with graphite which absorbs heat and sends it away from your body while you sleep. It also has cooling gel beads made from ceramic gel which wicks away heat and moisture while providing support. Thus, this helps the graphite to draw heat out of your body and the mattress for additional comfort. Even its support foam is designed with open-cell to serve as a breathable foundation to help you sleep better.

Support

If you have sore muscles, don’t worry because this T&N can provide you with the support you need. Its all-foam construction with support foam spread your body’s needed support across the mattress. Even its edge support is impressive which is great for couples. You can sleep on the edge of the bed without worrying about falling off and ending your happy dream.

Differences

Now, it’s time to tick the differences between these two mattresses. First thing’s first, both brands offer affordable mattresses. However, Zinus is still the more affordable option despite being thicker than the other brand’s mattress. For instance, its Queen Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress costs $156 only while T&N’s Queen Original Mattress costs $595. Another thing that we noticed between these mattresses is their special features. Zinus designed its Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress as an eco-friendly and affordable option in the market. Meanwhile, T&N designed its Original Mattress as a versatile mattress that contains both natural and chemical properties. But unlike the Zinus mattress, the cover of T&N mattress requires more care. It should be spot cleaned only since its cover can’t be removed. When it comes to motion and edge support, T&N has an advantage over Zinus. Compared with Zinus, T&N also has an adaptive foam layer that bounces back to avoid forming permanent indentations. Thus, its overall support lasts for years.

Verdict

For the final battle, have you finally decided which brand to pick? In that case, then try to answer these questions:

  • Do you prefer a more eco-friendly and affordable mattress?

If you want a more eco-friendly mattress that uses natural materials to enhance its features, go for Zinus Green Tea Mattress. Despite its cheaper price compared with T&N, this mattress is worth every penny.

  • Do you prefer a mattress that offers “just enough” bounce?

If you want that bouncy feeling to satisfy your inner kid without disturbing your partner (if you share your bed), pick T&N Original Mattress.

Regardless of the brand and mattress you prefer, don’t put its price over its quality.

Jones
 

I am Linda Jones 26, editor of Matress1000. Our mission is to help people sleep better.