Pillow Top Mattress Pros And Cons

There are many pros and cons to consider. The majority of client reviews are positive (unless they are certain they don't like them).

The distinction between pillow top and euro top mattresses is minimal and largely aesthetic. Both options are excellent choices for mattresses.

There are many reasons why pillow-top mattresses are a great choice. Here are some of the major pros to consider:

• Affordable
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Great for pressure relief
• Very comfortable for hot sleepers
• Less off-gassing

Pillow-top mattresses are excellent at relieving tension and pressure.

Pillow tops are a 1-3" thick layer of plush foams on top of the mattress, so you'd expect superior overall pain point comfort.

Pillow tops look beautiful, especially on premium mattresses. Because of design considerations, the pillow-top 'look' is preferred by many over the tight-top or euro-top.

Sleep temperature plays a crucial role in falling asleep. Pillow tops typically help you fall asleep faster because they have a positive impact on sleep temperature since they reduce the amount of time when temperature affects sleep.

Mattresses with pillow tops are usually much more affordable than those with memory foam or latex. If you're on a budget, the combination of innerspring and pillow-top is often an incredibly economical option.

There aren't many pillow top mattresses with memory foam on the market. Off-gassing is therefore inherently much less of a problem. If you're sensitive to off-gassing, you should choose pillow-top design as a core feature.

Consider the disadvantages of pillow-top mattresses before you buy one. In addition to being too soft for some people, pillow-top beds create body impressions, they are a tad more expensive than innerspring mattresses, and have questionable durability.

There may be a greater chance of body impressions and light dipping with pillow-tops (due to the small top foam layer). This doesn't necessarily mean that the mattress is sagging, but it can cause discomfort.

Pillow tops are notorious for being soft. If you prefer a firmer mattress, look for a tight top (tighter quilt and a few top foams) or a euro pillow top (foams built into the mattress).

When buying a pillow-top mattress, you should also consider its height. It can be difficult to find a sheet for a pillow-top mattress that is over 14-15" tall.

Durability is only an issue if you purchase a very cheap and low-quality pillow-top mattress. A pillow top's design or aesthetic does not necessarily have this flaw.

Pillow-top mattresses can be more expensive than innerspring mattresses. In most cases, this shouldn't be a big deal, unless your budget is extremely tight (then we suggest you wait until you have more money to buy a mattress).