Octave vs Serta Mattress Comparison (2025)

Alexandra Forest

Sleep Content Specialist

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Which Is Better: Octave or Serta?

Octave Vista is a memory foam mattress with advanced features like a CryoFusion™ nanofibre cover, 5-zone support, and copper-infused memory foam. Octave comes with a 365-night sleep trial, a 15-year warranty, and a free bedding bundle—all for just $899 for a queen size. Its parent company, GoodMorning.com, is rated “A+” on Better Business Bureau, and Octave itself is rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot.

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall is a hybrid mattress with some cooling features like a layer of cooling gel foam. According to Sleep Country Canada, Elite Percevall excels at temperature regulation, although this mattress’s other cooling features aren’t disclosed on the product page. This mattress costs more than Octave Vista for a queen size at $1,389. Serta is currently rated “F” (unaccredited) on BBB and “Poor” on Trustpilot.

Best Sleep

Winner:

Octave

Octave Vista outscored Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall 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

• Advanced cooling technology to ensure a cooler sleep
• 365-night sleep trial to make sure you love your mattress
• Priced at just $899 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.

6.8 /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.

7.5 /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.

7.3 /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.

3.7 /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.

7.2 /10

Cooling Features

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Mattress Breakdown

Octave Vista features high-density memory foam, temperature-regulating technology like a CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibre cover, PolarMAX® phase-change material, and channelled support foam. Vista’s 3 layers combine to provide a medium-firm feel suitable for all sleep styles. At just $899 for a queen size, it comes with a 365-night sleep trial and longer 15-year warranty.

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall, a hybrid mattress, has a 4-layer design with layers of foam and individually wrapped pocket coils. With a firm feel, this mattress is suitable for stomach and back sleepers. The mattress has fewer cooling features, which include gel memory foam and a non-removable mattress cover with silver threads. At $1,389 for a queen size, the Percevall comes with an industry-standard 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

We’ve gathered all the information you need to compare Serta and Octave Vista mattresses accurately.

Note: Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall was available in Canada through Sleep Country but has been discontinued. You may still be able to find it through some mattress resellers.

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Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall 4.0

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Price (Queen)
$899	$1,389
Sleep Trial Nights
365	100
Warranty Years
15	10
Feel
Medium-firm	Firm
Standout Features
365-night sleep trial 15-year warranty Numerous advanced cooling features like copper-infused foam, phase-change material, and cooling nanofibres Suitable for side, back, and stomach sleepers Very good edge support and motion isolation Free shipping, returns, and pickups in most Canadian locations Machine-washable mattress cover Five-zoned support system Free bedding bundle with your mattress purchase The option to return your mattress for a full refund	100-night sleep trial 10-year warranty Some cooling features like gel-infused foam and a mattress cover woven with silver threads Suitable for stomach and back sleepers Outstanding edge support and above-average motion isolation Free shipping to most Canadian locations
Made In
Canada	Canada

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Mattress Sizes & Prices

Note: Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall has been discontinued and is no longer available at Sleep Country for the listed price. You may be able to find different sizes and prices through third-party retailers.

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Mattress Performance Results

Firmness

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall is advertised as a firm mattress. When tested by independent third-party engineers (commissioned by us), Elite Percevall earned a firmness score of 7.6/10, making it true to its advertised firmness. This mattress should feel supportive if you sleep on your back or stomach. However, side sleepers may notice pressure points when sleeping on a firm mattress.

Octave Vista, on the other hand, was designed with a medium-firm feel and scored 6.8/10 for firmness. Medium-firm mattresses are ideal for all sleep styles, which is why they’re often the top choice for guest rooms and couples who share a bed. This means you should find this level of firmness comfortable whether you sleep on your back, side, or stomach.

READ MORE: What firmness level is right for you?

Edge Support

Good edge support is important if you like sitting up or lounging on the side of your bed, tend to sleep closer to the edge or need extra stability for getting in and out of bed, especially if you or your partner has mobility challenges. Hybrid mattresses tend to perform well for edge support due to their supportive inner coils. The Percevall mattress received an outstanding edge support score of 9.5/10.

Octave Vista, a foam mattress, scored lower than Serta at 7.5/10. However, this score is still very good, especially for an all-foam mattress. You should find it easy to sit on the edge of either mattress, and you shouldn’t have any trouble getting out of bed.

Motion Isolation

Good motion isolation relates to a mattress showing minimal motion transfer so that most movements on one side of the bed (e.g., someone getting into bed or tossing in their sleep) are not felt by the person sleeping on the other side of the bed. Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall has an above-average motion isolation score of 6.3/10.

However, if having a mattress with good motion isolation is important to you, you should consider Octave Vista, which earned a higher score of 7.3/10.

Bounce

Bounce is a matter of personal preference. It measures how quickly a mattress bounces back to its original shape after pressure is applied. Low bounce is a good thing if you’re a light sleeper who’s easily woken, while higher bounce is ideal if you often change sleep positions. Foam mattresses typically have lower bounce, while hybrid mattresses are bouncier due to their responsive coils.

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall earned a bounce score of 7.8/10. This is a high score for any hybrid mattress, meaning you will have no difficulty changing sleep positions. If you’re looking for less bounciness, consider Octave Vista with its lower bounce score of 3.7/10.

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. Octave helps balance your body temperature by incorporating features such as CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres in the mattress cover, PolarMAX® phase-change material, a layer of CopperGel™ infused memory foam, and breathable Elastex® foam. These elements earned Octave Vista a cooling feature score of 7.2/10. 

Despite being a hybrid mattress, which is known to be more breathable due to its coils, Serta received a cooling feature score of just 3.1/10. This mattress has some cooling features, including its cooling cover infused with silver fibres, and support foam layer, both of which have undisclosed “cooling technology.” This mattress also has pocket coils and a layer of cooling gel foam.

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Mattress Construction

Both Octave Vista and Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall are Canadian-made mattresses that promote a cool, comfortable night’s sleep. Beyond that, the construction and performance specifications of these two mattresses are very different.

Octave Vista is a memory foam mattress with 3 layers, and it stands 12″ tall. Octave incorporates several advanced cooling features. The mattress has a machine-washable cooling cover, antimicrobial copper-infused memory foam, and ergonomic multi-zone support with breathable air channels. It also has a layer of Elastex® foam to gently contour your body while maintaining breathability and responsiveness.

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall is a hybrid mattress with 4 layers and stands 11.5″ tall. It has a few cooling features, which include gel memory foam, pocketed coils, a foam layer with undisclosed cooling technology, and silver fibres.

Octave Vista Mattress Layers

• Layer 1: Octave Vista’s top (comfort) layer is 2″ of CopperGel™ memory foam treated with PolarMAX® phase-change material, which adapts to seasonal temperature changes. This layer contours around your body, providing immediate relief from strain on your muscles and joints. Copper is also an antimicrobial metal and helps promote a clean, fresh sleep surface while transferring heat away from your body.
• Layer 2: Vista’s transition layer is 2″ of premium Elastex® foam, which is designed to be breathable and responsive. This specialized foam layer has the same springy feel as natural latex with the same pressure-relieving feel. The added bounce also makes it easier for you to change sleep positions.
• Layer 3: The support layer is 8″ of high-density foam divided into a unique five-zoned support system. This layer provides contouring support for your body, with added support beneath your back, hips, and knees. This innovative design reduces discomfort and stiffness while caring for your body and aiding in its natural recovery.

Octave Vista’s top cover is woven with CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres, making the cover cool-to-the-touch and moisture-wicking. Octave Vista’s top cover is removable and machine washable.

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall Mattress Layers

• Layer 1: The top (comfort) layer is 1″ foam that’s been quilted into pockets. Technically, this layer is actually two separate sheets of 0.5″ foam. We consider this one layer because the foam sheets are physically attached and combined to form the top layer.
• Layer 2: This layer is 2″ of relatively dense foam, preventing you from feeling the coils as they adjust to your body’s movements.
• Layer 3: 8″ individually pocketed coils provide full-body support. These coils aren’t used along Percevall’s sidewalls. The sidewalls are instead supported using 3″ support foam, which contributes to the mattress’s excellent edge support score.
• Layer 4: At the bottom of the mattress, 0.5″ of foam provides a little extra support below the pocketed coils.

Percevall’s mattress cover uses antimicrobial fabric woven with silver fibres to help the mattress stay cool and fresh. However, this cover is not removable or machine washable. You’ll need to spot-clean the mattress in case of stains, spills, and sweat stains.

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Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns

Note: Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall was available in Canada through Sleep Country but has been discontinued. You may still be able to find it through some mattress resellers. We purchased this mattress from Sleep Country, so the information in this section regarding the Serta mattress is specific to Sleep Country’s delivery, sleep trial, and return practices.

Both Octave and Sleep Country provide free shipping by ground, directly to your door throughout most parts of Canada. Octave uses FedEx to deliver its mattresses, while Sleep Country uses its own delivery trucks in metro areas. Additional fees may apply for either mattress in some remote locations. Octave arrives at your doorstep in 3–10 business days business days. Sleep Country mattresses are delivered in 3–10 business days business days, depending on the company’s inventory and delivery schedule.

Serta arrives fully expanded, wrapped in a single layer of heavy-duty plastic. Octave, on the other hand, is compressed and shipped in a cardboard box. The Octave Vista mattress is protected by two layers of heavy-duty plastic. Once unrolled, your Octave mattress fully expands in a few minutes, and is sleep-ready on delivery day.

READ MORE: How to unbox a mattress

Octave Vista comes with a 365-night sleep trial and a 15-year warranty. If you decide to return your Octave mattress for a full refund, Octave will pick up returns for free within the sleep trial period. Just contact the customer service team to coordinate your return. Octave will donate your returned mattress to a local charity in your area, or recycle the mattress if donation isn’t possible.

Serta Perfect Sleeper Elite Percevall comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty, both of which are industry-standard. To return a Sleep Country sold mattress, you’ll need to bring the mattress back to a Sleep Country store location yourself. You won’t receive a refund, just store credit that you can put toward a different mattress or other Sleep Country sold products, minus a $65 exchange fee. If you choose a more expensive mattress, you have to pay the difference yourself.

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