Bodipedic Mattress Review and Ratings

Based on 1,198 Actual Consumer Experiences

April 26, 2013

What You Need To Know

THE GOOD: Bodipedic mattresses are affordable and offer above average pain-reduction potential and motion isolation. There are limited reports of sleeping hot.

THE BAD: Lifespan / durability is likely average at best, and firmness variety is limited. The mattresses are likely non-returnable if purchased from Overstock.com.

THE MATTRESS: Bodipedic (made by Sleep Innovations in the USA) has a regular foam base and a 2- to 3-inch comfort layer of low-density memory foam (2.5 - 3 lbs-ft). See memory foam density: higher vs lower to learn about the characteristics of low-density foam.

THE COMPETITION: Competition is intense among value-priced mattresses. See how Bodipedic compares to competing brands in the memory foam mattress reviews – summary or mattress comparison. Also see the Bodipedic vs Tempur-Pedic comparison.

THE RETAILERS: The main Bodipedic retailer is Overstock.com. See buying a mattress online: what you should know.

Bodipedic Mattress Ratings

The ratings report below is based on over 1,100 owner / consumer reviews of 8- and 10-inch thick models. The data was gathered using an unbiased, accurate methodology.

Owner satisfaction	B	Bodipedic has 82% owner satisfaction (82 out of 100 based on 1198 reviews) which is average for a memory foam mattress.
Durability / longevity	C	Durability / longevity should be considered no better than fair. Owner experience data suggests an average life span of about six years. As the mattress wears, it will likely sag and/or become softer resulting in the loss of support and conformability. More expensive and higher density memory foam beds, such as Tempur-Pedic, tend to have better durability / longevity.
Price / affordability	A-	Bodipedic is a value-priced or entry-level memory foam mattress. Prices range from $300-$600 depending on model and size. Like other beds in this price range, at least 20% of owners use their Bodipedic mattress only occasionally or temporarily.
Less pain	B	As is true with memory foam mattresses in general, Bodipedic performs well in regard to preventing and or relieving pain, including back, hip and shoulder pain. (See mattresses and pain relief for general analysis.)
Contours to body	C+	The low-density memory foam that is used in the Bodipedic is only minimally weight- and temperature-sensitive resulting in fairly limited contouring and molding to the body.
Easy to move on	B-	Owners report not sinking significantly into the low-density memory foam that is used in the mattress. As a result, the mattress tends to be at least fairly easy to move on and get up off.
Firmness variety	D	One firmness level is offered. However, 10-inch models tend to be at least slightly softer than the 8-inch model. The majority of Bodipedic consumers report all thicknesses to be medium-firm, but about 20% say their bed is soft.
Motion isolation	B+	Motion isolation tends to be a strength for memory foam mattresses in general. A bed with good motion isolation allows a person to move on or get up off the bed without causing much disturbance for another person on the bed.
No initial odor / off gassing	C	"Off gassing" is a chemical-like odor or gas that a mattress can release when it is new. There is considerable variability in regard to whether, how strongly and for how long Bodipedic will off gas. About 8% of owners report a significant problem, which is about average. (See memory foam off gassing for more analysis.)
No sleeping hot	b-	About 4% of owners complain that their Bodipedic acts as a heat trap.
Back sleep friendly	b+	The bed tends to be well suited for back sleepers.
Side sleep friendly	c+	The tendency of the mattresses to be more firm than soft may result in less than ideal comfort for some side sleepers.
Stomach sleep friendly	b	The beds tend to be suitable for stomach sleepers.
Good for sex	C+	Memory foam bed owners are generally split on this issue. (See mattresses and sex for analysis).
No noise	A	The mattress is silent under all conditions.
No rotating / flipping	B-	The mattress is a one-sided / no-flip design. Some owners report flipping the mattress anyway and or rotating it to try to minimize sagging and softening.
Lightweight	C	The bed does not weigh as much as higher density / more expensive brands, such as Tempur-Pedic.
Warranty	C-	Warranty length can range from five to 20 years depending on the model. A significant number of owners report difficulty making a claim.
Return policy	D+	The main retailer, Overstock.com, will usually not accept returns for memory foam mattresses, including Bodipedic.
Company reputation rating	B+	The "B+" rating for Sleep Innovations (manufacturer of Bodipedic) is based on several metrics including: Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating and rating stability; number of BBB complaints / business size ratio; years in business; product ratings; and customer service ratings.

Bodipedic Model Prices and Specifications

	Price Twin	Price Full	Price Queen	Price King	Overall Thickness	Comfort Layer	Base Layer	Firmness	Comment

10 Inch	--	$350	$350	$600	10 inches	3" of 3 lbs/ft memory foam	7" of regular foam	mostly medium- firm	20 year warranty
Essentials 8 Inch	--	--	$240	$290	8 inches	2" of 3 lbs/ft memory foam	6" of regular foam	mostly medium- firm	best for average sized adults, not large
Essentials 10 Inch	$300	$350	$390	$480	10 inches	2" of 2.5 lbs/ft memory foam	8" of regular foam	mostly firm	5 year warranty

Bodipedic Vs Tempur-Pedic Comparison

Tempur-pedic is often the standard by which other memory foam mattresses are judged. The table below shows how Bodipedic compares to Tempur-Pedic mattresses overall based on actual owner experiences.

	Bodipedic	Tempur- Pedic
Owner satisfaction	82%	81%
Durability / longevity	C	B+
Price / affordability	A-	D
Less pain	B	B+
Firmness variety	D	B+
Motion isolation	B+	A
Easy to move on	B-	C-
No initial odor	C	D+
No sleeping hot	B-	C-
Good for sex	C+	C
No noise	A	A
No rotating / flipping	B-	B+
Lightweight	C	D-
Warranty	C-	B
Customer service	C	B+
Better Business Bureau rating	A	A+
Density (lbs/ft)	2.5 or 3.0	2.5 to 5.3+

About our unbiased Bodipedic mattress review and research

Our Bodipedic mattress ratings are based on 1,100+ consumer reviews of the 8- and 10-inch thick models.

Over 80% of the owner experience data was collected from overstock.com and the remainder from online message boards. Learn more about our mattress research methodology and sources.

Remember

– Bodipedic comes in only one firmness. Most owners say their mattress is medium-firm, but about 20 percent of owners say the mattress is soft.

– Overstock.com's return policy usually does not allow returns for memory foam beds once they have been removed from the wrapping.

– As Bodipedic mattresses wear and age, they will, like all memory foam beds, become softer resulting in at least some loss of support, conformability and comfort.

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