Mattress Topper-Pad Reviews & Ratings Summary → Based On Data From 10,000+ Actual Owners
Page last updated January 24, 2012
What You Need To Know
Mattress toppers are often used to alter the firmness / increase the comfort of a bed. Learn about the pros and cons of mattress toppers in general.
Our research provides owner experience data on the most popular mattress topper – memory foam – as well as feather, fiber, latex and wool toppers.
Refer to the mattress topper comparison for how these types compare and contrast.
Our research is based on thousands of mattress topper reviews by actual owners that were collected using an unbiased, accurate research methodology.
Mattress Topper Owner Satisfaction: By Type
Although the types have similar owner satisfaction, they tend to have different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.
Click on a type below for detailed research findings as well as brand ratings.
| Topper Type (sample size) |
Owner Satisfaction |
| Memory
Foam (8,238) |
88% |
| Feather (2,735) |
87% |
| Fiber (741) |
86% |
| Latex (95) |
84% |
| Wool (115) |
90% |
Memory Foam Mattress Toppers
Pros: Tend to provide superior pain relief compared to other types; reasonably priced; tend to improve motion isolation; many brands / options to choose from.
Cons: May give off initial odor and act as a heat trap; some varieties may be somewhat difficult to move on.
Read detailed Memory Foam Topper Reviews / Ratings based on over 7,000 actual owner experiences.
Feather(bed) Mattress Toppers
Pros: Generally effective at softening a firm mattress; few heat problems
Cons: Can lack adequate thickness; fluffing / shaking often needed to maintain loft; feathers poking through cover is possible which can be painful; may be somewhat noisy when lied upon.
Read detailed Featherbed Topper Reviews / Ratings based on over 2,800 actual owner experiences.
Latex Mattress Toppers
Pros: Tend to provide good compromise between soft and supportive; above average pain relief; somewhat fewer initial odor and heat trap complaints than memory foam.
Cons: Too firm for some owners; pricey compared to other types; some initial odor possible.
Read detailed Latex Topper Reviews / Ratings based on over 350 actual owner experiences.
Fiber(bed) Mattress Toppers
Pros: Generally effective at softening a firm mattress; value; low price; little or no odor
Cons: May be too thin and lumpy for some; shaking / fluffing may be needed to maintain loft and comfort.
Read detailed Fiberbed Topper Reviews / Ratings based on over 760 actual owner experiences.
Wool Mattress Pad-Toppers
Pros: Keeps you fairly cool in summer and warm in winter; natural; generally durable and long lasting.
Cons: May not provide adequate cushioning for some; initial "barnyard" odor possible.
Read detailed Wool Topper-Pad Reviews / Ratings based on over 100 actual owner experiences.