The Hampton & Rhodes Mattress Review You Can Actually Trust
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THE GOOD: Most models low priced • fairly wide availability in (Mattress Firm) stores • relatively lightweight • break-in time faster than average.
THE BAD: Below-average owner satisfaction and durability / lifespan (like innerspring beds in general) • noise potential • somewhat below-average warranty.
THE MATTRESSES: Hampton & Rhodes are USA-made spring-based and foam-based mattresses priced $100-$940.
THE COMPETITION: Other low-priced mattresses especially Zinus and Signature Sleep.
THE RETAILERS: Mainly Mattress Firm. (Learn more about Mattress Firm and how it compares to competition.)
Hampton & Rhodes Mattress Ratings
The ratings – based on 70+ consumer reviews gathered using an unbiased, accurate methodology – show how Hampton & Rhodes compares to the average mattress.
| Owner satisfaction | d | Hampton & Rhodes mattresses overall have 64% owner satisfaction – a rate similar to the average innerspring mattress. More. |
| Affordable | A | Hampton & Rhodes prices are $100 to $950 with the average queen costing about $353 not including a foundation. More. |
| Durability / longevity | D | Similar to innerspring beds in general, at least 22% of owners report significant sagging or excessive softening occurring within three years of ownership. The pricer Hampton & Rhodes models appear to perform at least slightly better than the cheaper models on this issue. |
| Support | C | Support is fair for many models and below average for the least expensive models. |
| Minimizes pressure | C+ | Hampton & Rhodes mattresses with at least a 3-inch comfort layer contour and mold modestly to one's body, resulting in about average distributed support and pressure-point relief. |
| Less (back) pain | C | Lack of support and mattress sagging appears to cause at least some discomfort and back pain for about 18% of owners. (See mattresses and pain relief for general analysis.) |
| Easy to move on | C+ | Lack of support may cause some difficulty of moving on and getting up off of the mattresses, especially for heavier people. |
| Motion isolation | C | In regard to keeping movement made by one person from disturbing another person, the mattresses overall perform fair at best. Foam models and those models with LFK innersprings (see specs) appear to perform better than those with VertiCoil innersprings. |
| Edge support | B- | Support for sitting or sleeping near the mattress edge tends to be above average for spring models but fair at best for foam models. |
| No initial odor / off gassing | C+ | About 7% of Hampton & Rhodes mattress owners (1 in 14) report significant off gassing / initial odor. |
| No sleeping hot | B- | Those models with at least 1.5 inches of memory foam have higher potential to trap heat than those with less or no memory foam. |
| Good for sex | B- | Hampton & Rhodes mattresses tend to be bouncy but mattress sagging may cause romantic activity to be uncomfortable / difficult to perform. (See mattresses and sex for general analysis). |
| No noise | D+ | About 14% of Hampton & Rhodes owners (1 in 7) report the mattress making noise at least some of the time. |
| Heavy person friendly | D | Due to the fair-at-best support / coil count, the mattresses tend to not be especially well suited for people above 230 pounds. |
| Light person friendly | C+ | People under 130 pounds may not exert enough pressure on firmer models to result in adequate comfort. |
| No topper needed | C- | About 10% of Hampton & Rhodes mattress owners (1 in 10) need to add a topper to the mattress to improve comfort. |
| Short break in | B | Break-in time appears to be better than average, about 10 days for most owners. |
| Easy to maintain | C | The mattresses are no-flip. But head-to-foot rotation at least twice a year is often needed to maintain comfort and prevent / combat sagging. |
| Easy to lift, handle, move | B- | The average queen Hampton & Rhodes mattress appears to weigh about 70 pounds which is lighter than the average queen (95 pounds). The pricier, thicker models will weigh more than the cheaper, thinner models. Few models have grips for maneuvering. |
| Convenient try-out | B | Unlike many lower-priced mattresses, Hampton & Rhodes tends to have fairly wide availability in (Mattress Firm) stores – as opposed to being available only online. This allows shoppers to briefly try the mattress before buying. |
Key Comparisons
Owner Satisfaction
For everyday adult use, Hampton & Rhodes mattresses overall perform slightly worse than the average innerspring mattress and significantly below that of the average mattress overall. Among Hampton & Rhodes models, satisfaction tends to be at least slightly higher for the more advanced, pricier models (see below).
Learn how owner satisfaction is determined.
Like other lower-priced mattresses, in about 30% of cases Hampton & Rhodes mattresses are used for temporary, occasional adult use or everyday child use. When used in these ways, Hampton & Rhodes mattresses overall rate slightly worse than the average mattress.
Price / Affordability
Hampton & Rhodes mattresses are significantly less expensive than both the average innerspring mattress and the average mattress overall. This is due mainly to them having less advanced design and less material content / sophistication.
Hampton & Rhodes Model Ratings, Prices & Specifications
The following table includes the more popular Hampton & Rhodes models, not all of them. Prices do not include a foundation which is $70-$160 depending on size.
| Owner Satisfaction | Price | Thick- ness | Mattress Type | Firmness | Comfort Layer | Support* | Warranty | |
| HR100 | 58% for everyday adult use 86% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$100 tw $100 full $100 qn $250 kg |
6.5" | spring | x-firm | .75" foam | bonnell / open (420 density VertiCoil) | 1 year |
| HR200 | 60% for everyday adult use 87% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$190 tw $210 full $210 qn $440 kg |
7.5" | spring | med-firm | 2.5" foam | bonnell / open (420 density VertiCoil) | 1 year |
| HR300 | 60% for everyday adult use 88% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$280 tw $310 full $310 qn $540 kg |
9" | foam | medium to med-firm | 3.5" foam .5" memory foam (lumbar area) |
6" foam (estimated 1.6 lbs/ft density) | 5 year |
| HR320 | 61% for everyday adult use 89% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$330 tw $360 full $360 qn $690 kg |
10" | spring | med-firm to firm | 3" foam | 1" foam bonnell / open (460 density VertiCoil) |
5 year |
| HR340 | 60% for everyday adult use 89% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$330 tw $360 full $360 qn $640 kg |
10.5" | spring | med-firm | 3.5" foam | 1" foam bonnell / open (460 density VertiCoil) |
5 year |
| HR400 | 64% for everyday adult use 89% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$380 tw $460 full $460 qn $740 kg |
11.5" | spring | firm | 4.25" foam .5" memory foam (lumbar area) |
bonnell / open (650 density LFK) | 10 year |
| HR440 | 63% for everyday adult use 90% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$480 tw $510 full $510 qn $790 kg |
12.5" | spring | medium to med-firm | 1.5" memory foam 2" foam |
2" foam bonnell / open (650 density LFK) |
10 year |
| HR500 | 66% for everyday adult use 90% for limited adult use or everyday child use |
$430 tw $510 full $510 qn $790 kg |
10.75" | memory foam | medium | 1.5" foam 4.5" gel memory foam |
5" foam (estimated 1.6 lbs/ft density) | 10 year |
* Learn more about the bonnell / open coil type used.
Person Size and Sleep Position Suitability
The table below rates Hampton & Rhodes models for person size and sleep position. The ratings are based on what people tend to prefer; your own personal preference and evaluation may differ. See the mattress firmness guide for details based on your body type.
| Average-Sized People (130-230 lbs) |
Large People (230+ lbs) |
Small People (under 130 lbs) |
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| HR100 | Back Sleep Friendly | D+ | D | C- |
| Side Sleep Friendly | D+ | D | D+ | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | C- | d | C- | |
| HR200 | Back Sleep Friendly | C- | D+ | C |
| Side Sleep Friendly | C- | D+ | C- | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | C- | D+ | C | |
| HR300 | Back Sleep Friendly | C | C- | C+ |
| Side Sleep Friendly | C | D+ | C+ | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | C | D+ | C+ | |
| HR320 | Back Sleep Friendly | C+ | C- | C+ |
| Side Sleep Friendly | C | C- | C | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | C+ | C- | C- | |
| HR340 | Back Sleep Friendly | C+ | C- | C+ |
| Side Sleep Friendly | C+ | C- | C | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | B- | C- | C- | |
| HR400 | Back Sleep Friendly | B- | C+ | C |
| Side Sleep Friendly | C- | C+ | C- | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | C+ | C+ | C- | |
| HR440 | Back Sleep Friendly | B | C+ | B- |
| Side Sleep Friendly | B- | C | B- | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | B- | C | B- | |
| HR500 | Back Sleep Friendly | B- | C+ | B |
| Side Sleep Friendly | B | C | B | |
| Stomach Sleep Friendly | C+ | C- | B | |
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About our unbiased Hampton & Rhodes Mattress Review
The Hampton & Rhodes ratings are based on at least 70 owner / consumer reviews and experiences that were collected using an unbiased, accurate methodology.