UPDATE, Dec 23, 2022: Two weeks of use so far, and I'm a new man. I haven't cursed anyone out in a week. I haven't threatened to throttle anyone in days. I've managed to stay awake the entire day for the last week instead of nodding off on my lunch break at work. I'm getting a daily workout from sprinting to the bathroom in the morning because I'm sleeping straight through the night instead of waking up multiple times to pee.
The mattress isn't sink-right-in cushion-y. I'm 5'8" and around 250lbs at the moment (might change soon, I have the energy to exercise now!), it offers good support without being rock hard and that support does make a difference...my back has been almost completely pain-free for a week now that I'm adjusting to it. The top isn't super-squishy, but it pads the mattress comfortably. I'm a side-sleeper who rolls onto my back during the night, and it supports both positions perfectly. Also easy to get up from (I have a very low bed and a sassy knee), it's got a touch of springiness but not too much. Again, I don't care about the aesthetics, so my fitted sheet is pinning the corners down and I never bothered to check to see if they fully puffed up or whatever. So far, I feel like I got a good value for my money, and I'm legitimately shocked at the difference the right mattress can make. Still five stars.
ORIGINAL: I'll preface this with the admission that I haven't slept on this mattress yet. Once I give it a little bit of time, I'll return and adjust the review as necessary. As of today, December 10 2022, five stars.
A few years ago, someone bought me a mattress without my input that met exactly 0 of my sleeping needs, and my back has been more contorted than a yoga instructor ever since. I searched Amazon for a plush, full-size, mattress-in-a-box out of agonized desperation, and I never went past the second line of the search results because this was one of the top suggestions.
I have furniture from Ashley Furniture that I love, so I felt comfortable with the brand. It was on sale for a great price, it had a delivery date available for this weekend, it was a hybrid mattress, and it came in a box. Surely, this was a sign from heaven. I ordered one, and then my sieve-like brain promptly forgot all about it.
I ordered a mattress-in-a-box because I, in all my obnoxiously overconfident non-wisdom, believe I can do anything despite possessing noodley arms and brittle, middle-aged bones. I wanted something compact enough to handle on my own, without having to re-enact the FRIENDS "pivot" scene with any of my equally dimwitted acquaintances.
The mattress delivery is coordinated with Ashley Furniture, so you pick your delivery day upon ordering. You can have the service bring the mattress in and set it up for you if you want to pay a little extra, but I opted to have it delivered in my home entryway to deal with myself. In the preparation guidelines, it's stated you'll be notified at the phone number you provide when your delivery is near and can follow along on a tracker until it arrives.
I woke up at 6:55 this morning to my dog losing her mind because a another early morning delivery landed on my doorstep. Tired, confused, and substantially achy, I puttered around contemplating the universe for around 10 minutes before my phone went off to alert me my delivery was imminent. I was halfway through reading this text message when there was a knock on my door. Still confused, still tired, and looking as dapper as ever in my bedhead and pajamas, I opened the door to allow two delivery men to bring the surprisingly early box into the house.
I definitely suggest having another person to help out with this. Most people will say that's obvious, but I know there are guys out there like me who scoff in the face of reason. It's not impossible to handle by oneself, but help is...well, helpful. I had to take the bound mattress from the box to maneuver it upstairs alone, which I did by bear-hugging it and hauling it up, one step at a time. It's about as heavy as any other mattress (which isn't extremely heavy, but the bulk makes them difficult), so not awful, but it probably wasn't safe for me to carry it up that way.
The mattress is wrapped in an outer layer of plastic to be removed once you're ready to place it, and when you have it where you want it you can cut the last restraining plastic. It opens right up, fully formed and ready to go. The middle of the foam pops up pretty much instantly, but the corners are a little flat and probably need more time.
I didn't measure the mattress to test against some of the other reviews' size complaints. I don't care if the corners never puff up perfectly. I laid down to test it once it was open and my back, accustomed to my concrete slab of a previous mattress, began crackling like a bowl of cereal. I stayed there for five minutes and vertebrae I didn't realize I still had started expanding back into shape. It's comfortable, it's supportive, it's nice, and it's affordable.
I'll have to re-assess after I've slept on it for a little bit to see how it stands up, but so far it looks like a surprisingly good mattress. Just remember: 1) have help available, 2) don't forget you ordered a mattress, and 3) if your delivery window begins at 7am then be dressed and ready by 7am.
Signature Design by Ashley Queen Size Chime 12 Inch Medium Firm Hybrid Mattress with Cooling Gel Memory Foam
4.4 | 28,949 ratings
Price: 319.99
Last update: 12-25-2024
About this item
100% Polyester
HYBRID MATTRESS: For supportive, dreamy sleeping. This mattress brings it home with layers of padding atop individually power packed innerspring coils with 2 perimeter rows for a better night's rest
12" PROFILE: Mattress is designed with gel memory foam, upholstery grade comfort support foam, and 360 individual power packed wrapped coils for maximum lumbar support. Quilt foam gives you that soft, cozy comfort you crave
PLUSH SUPPORT: Includes a .75" high density gel memory foam, 1" upholstery grade support foam and 1.5" soft quilt foam for extra lumbar support
QUEEN SIZE: Measures 60" W x 79.5" D x 12" H and is compatible with most queen bed frames. Bed foundation, box spring and frame available, sold separately
ARRIVES IN A BOX: Simply unbox, cut the protective wrap, unroll and watch the mattress expand. Please allow 48 hours for your mattress to fully expand. State recycling fee may apply
HYBRID MATTRESS: For supportive, dreamy sleeping. This mattress brings it home with layers of padding atop individually power packed innerspring coils with 2 perimeter rows for a better night's rest
12" PROFILE: Mattress is designed with gel memory foam, upholstery grade comfort support foam, and 360 individual power packed wrapped coils for maximum lumbar support. Quilt foam gives you that soft, cozy comfort you crave
PLUSH SUPPORT: Includes a .75" high density gel memory foam, 1" upholstery grade support foam and 1.5" soft quilt foam for extra lumbar support
QUEEN SIZE: Measures 60" W x 79.5" D x 12" H and is compatible with most queen bed frames. Bed foundation, box spring and frame available, sold separately
ARRIVES IN A BOX: Simply unbox, cut the protective wrap, unroll and watch the mattress expand. Please allow 48 hours for your mattress to fully expand. State recycling fee may apply
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 79.75 x 60 x 12 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 76 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Ashley Furniture |
| ASIN | B07BNS7T6V |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Item model number | M69731 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
45,253 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,199 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #22 in Mattresses |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Fabric Type | 100% Polyester |
| Refill | High Density Foam, Gel Memory Foam |
| Care instructions | Spot Clean |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Included Components | Queen sized mattress |
Top reviews from the United States
M.
Mattress itself is great, but learn from my mistakes.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
Dave Bell
Great mattress 12" hybrid for price
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024