The Tuft & Needle Original Queen Mattress has a medium-firm feel, which from what we found, tends to suit a lot of different sleep styles. It seems to strike a nice balance between being firm and soft. Folks who like a supportive but not overly hard mattress appear to appreciate this option.
The manufacturer talks about using adaptive foam to get that medium-firmness. This foam is supposed to adjust to your body shape and weight, providing pressure relief while still keeping you properly supported. It's aimed at helping with those typical pressure points, which can be a bugbear with more traditional mattresses.
In terms of extras, the mattress includes some cooling features. It's got cooling gel and a breathable cover to help with temperature regulation, which can be a boon if you tend to overheat at night.
When it arrives, it's packed in a box for easy delivery and setup—pretty standard for the 'bed-in-a-box' style. Once you unpack it, the mattress quickly expands to size. It’s good to let it air out for a bit to get rid of any initial smells.
From what we found, the firmness is quite noticeable soon after you set it up, but the real test is how you feel about it after some time. That's why there's a 100-night sleep trial, so you can really see if it fits your needs. If it's not doing the trick, returning it within the trial is possible.
Ultimately, whether it's the right firmness for you will depend on your own sleep habits and comfort needs, but it seems to cover a wide range of sleep preferences.
