Douglas vs Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison (2025)

Grace Struth

Sleep Content Lead

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Which Is Better: Tempur-Pedic or Douglas?

Douglas Original and Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud are both foam mattresses. Each offers a good blend of support and pressure-point relief. That said, only Douglas offers higher motion isolation and cooling features scores at a more affordable price. Every Douglas mattress comes with a 365-night sleep trial, a 20-year warranty, and a free bedding bundle. Douglas Original is also priced at $799 for a queen size, compared to $2,799 for Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud.

Top Pick 2025

Winner:

Douglas

Douglas Original outscored Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud in head-to-head mattress testing, according to our scoring methodology that factors in third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us).

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What We Love

• 365-night sleep trial to make sure you love your mattress.
• Cooling gel foam for a comfortable night’s sleep.
• Lower price tag at $799 for a queen size.

Overall Ratings

Edge support and motion isolation are factored into our overall mattress ratings. These scores are shown in green (scores of 5.0+), yellow (3.0–4.9), or red (2.9 and below). Firmness, bounce, and cooling features are a matter of personal preference and aren’t part of our rating system, so these scores are shown in grey.

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Determined by how much the mattress sinks under applied weight. The lower the score out of 10, the softer the mattress.

6.7 /10

Firmness

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Determined by how much the mattress edge sinks under applied weight. A mattress with average to good edge support will score 5/10 or higher.

7.8 /10

Edge Support

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Determined by measuring a medicine ball’s impact on the mattress. Average to good motion isolation would be 5/10 or higher.

8.3 /10

Motion Isolation

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Determined by dropping a medicine ball onto the mattress. The higher the first bounce, the higher the score out of 10.

3.1 /10

Bounce

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Determined by entering a mattress’s cooling features into our scoring algorithm. The more effective cooling features that are present, the higher the score out of 10.

4.2 /10

Cooling Features

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Mattress Breakdown

When comparing Douglas vs Tempur-Pedic, Douglas showed excellent motion isolation in third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us). Douglas Original also comes at a lower price point than Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud and comes with a 365-night sleep trial and 20-year warranty. Douglas even has a machine-washable cover to make cleaning your mattress easier.

In comparison, Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud earned an excellent edge support score, but tested below-average for motion isolation. TEMPUR-Cloud also only contains a handful of cooling features, including a moisture-wicking cover that can’t be removed or machine-washed. The mattress comes with Tempur’s standard 90-night sleep trial and 10-year warranty.

We’ve gathered all the information you need to accurately compare these mattresses and choose the one that’s right for you.

Note: The Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud mattress has been discontinued in Canada and is no longer available for purchase through the company’s website. The mattress may be available for sale through individual retailers.

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Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud 3.6

Read Douglas Original Review	Read Tempur-Pedic Review
Price (Queen)
$799	$2,799
Sleep Trial Nights
365	90
Warranty Years
20	10
Feel
Medium-firm	Medium-firm
Standout Features
365-night risk-free sleep trial 20-year warranty CertiPur-US® certified foams Excellent motion isolation and very good edge support Canadian-owned brand Free shipping, returns & pickups for most Canadian locations Cooling features like cooling gel foam and a moisture-wicking cover Free bedding bundle with mattress purchase Available in RV sizes	90-night sleep trial 10-year warranty CertiPur-US® certified foams Excellent edge support North American-based brand Free shipping across Canada Cooling features like a moisture-wicking cover and optional pocket coil upgrade
Made In
Canada	United States/

^{*The manufacturing country listed here is based on the law label of the specific mattress we tested. It may not represent the country for all units sold or the full supply chain of the brand.}

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Mattress Sizes & Prices

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Mattress Performance Results

Firmness

In third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us), Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud scored 5.5/10 for firmness. While TEMPUR-Cloud is marketed as having a medium feel, this score places TEMPUR-Cloud in the medium-firm category. Douglas Original is also considered medium-firm with its firmness score of 6.7/10. A medium-firm feel is considered suitable for all sleep styles.

READ MORE: What firmness level is right for you?

Edge Support

Foam mattresses often have low edge support. However, both Douglas and Tempur-Pedic scored well for edge support in third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us). Douglas scored a very good 7.8/10, and Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud scored an excellent 8.5/10. You should be able to sit at the side or foot of either mattress securely. It should also be easy to get out of bed in the morning.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation is essential for a good night’s sleep, especially if you’re sharing the bed with a restless partner, kids, or pets. The higher the motion isolation, the fewer disturbances you’ll notice from the other side of the mattress. Comparing Tempur-Pedic vs Douglas for motion isolation, TEMPUR-Cloud tested below average with a 4.6/10, Douglas Original scored significantly higher at 8.3/10 for motion isolation.

Bounce

Bounce is a matter of personal preference. It measures how quickly a mattress bounces back to its original shape after pressure is applied. Higher levels of bounce indicates a more responsive sleep surface, while a lower level of bounce can translate to higher motion isolation and body contouring.

Douglas scored 3.1/10 while Tempur-Pedic scored 3.6/10. Both scores are below average for a foam mattress.

Cooling Features

Foam can be known to trap heat, so most modern foam mattresses incorporate cooling features to help ensure breathability and airflow for comfortable sleep. Douglas achieves this by incorporating features such as a CoolSense® cover, ecoLight® cooling gel foam layer, and a layer of Elastex, a breathable latex-like foam. All these features earned Douglas a score of 4.2/10.

TEMPUR-Cloud, also a foam mattress, received a cooling features score of just 1.6/10. TEMPUR-Cloud is advertised as a cooling mattress, but the company doesn’t explain exactly what those cooling technologies are. We could only identify two features: the top cover made with moisture-wicking fabric and an optional layer of pocket coils, which isn’t an upgrade available to Canadians. 

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Mattress Construction

Douglas Original Mattress Layers

• Layer 1: The 2″ top layer of the Douglas mattress is made of ecoLight® cooling gel foam. It’s just as durable, comfortable, and body-contouring as memory foam. This layer also has open-cell construction for extra breathability.
• Layer 2: The 2″ middle layer is made of Elastex® foam for extra spring and support. This is a latex-free foam with a similar level of responsiveness and support.
• Layer 3: The 6″ bottom layer is made of motion isolation support foam. This means you’ll hardly feel a thing from the other side of the bed, even if your partner is tossing and turning all night long.

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress Layers

• Layer 1: The comfort layer is roughly 2″ of TEMPUR® foam. This layer is described as soft and supportive. The TEMPUR-Cloud website doesn’t share the exact thickness of this layer.
• Layer 2: The transition layer is around 2″ of TEMPUR® foam. The TEMPUR-Cloud website describes this as a firmer support layer that slowly adapts and conforms to your body for pressure-point relief. Similar to the comfort layer, the exact measurements of this layer aren’t available.
• Layer 3: The support layer contains about 6″ of premium foam. This layer helps the mattress stay structured and supportive.

The Douglas mattress cover is made up of polyester, spandex, and sustainable Infinitex™ fibres to keep your sleep surface cool and dry. You can remove and machine-wash Douglas’s top cover to keep it fresh using the 360° zipper.

Tempur-Pedic, on the other hand, has a polyester-and-spandex cover that isn’t removable or machine washable. This could be partly because TEMPUR-Cloud contains 23% “glass fiber” (fiberglass) in its internal fire sock netting. (We safely removed the cover for the purposes of this comparison but don’t recommend doing the same at home.) Instead of removing the cover, gently spot-clean the mattress if it gets dirty.

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Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns

Note: Tempur-Pedic Tempur-CLOUD is no longer available for purchase through the company’s website in Canada. It may still be available for sale through individual retailers. The information below applies to our experience at the time of our purchase. 

Tempur-Pedic and Douglas ship by ground using FedEx. Shipping is free across most of Canada, but you may need to pay an additional fee for delivery to remote locations. Including time taken to dispatch and deliver orders, Douglas arrives at your doorstep in 2–10 business days, and Tempur-Pedic should arrive in 5–7 business days.

Douglas comes in a recyclable cardboard box and is protected by two layers of heavy-duty plastic. Tempur-Pedic is delivered in a bag, which isn’t reusable once you remove the mattress. 

READ MORE: How to unbox a mattress

Warranty and returns are very different for Douglas vs Tempur-Pedic. Douglas comes with a 365-night sleep trial and 20-year warranty. You can return your mattress at any time after 21 nights and receive a full refund with free mattress pickup.

Tempur-Pedic only offers a 90-night trial and 10-year warranty. You can return the mattress after sleeping on it for 30 nights, but a return shipping fee will be taken from your refund. If you buy TEMPUR-Cloud through an online retailer, return and warranty policies may be different from what Tempur-Pedic offers.

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Should You Buy Douglas or Tempur-Pedic?

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