Silentnight vs Eve Mattresses

This is the first mattress I've ever bought. That's not to say I've never had a mattress in my possession before, it's just that, at the age of 32, this is the first one I have actually purchased myself. To an inexperienced customer, the world of mattress shopping is a daunting and complex domain, populated by a practically endless set of variables which one might never have previously considered, including 'pocket springs', 'coils' and 'memory foam', on top of the standard 'three amigos' of retail: price, brand and size. A visit to John Lewis with my girlfriend (a mattress-buying veteran who provided a welcome guiding hand) one evening after work provided an opportunity for us to get to grips with some of the many options first-hand. This was an investment of time I recommend to anyone in advance of considering making such a life-defining purchase online. I learned from this trip that the upper limit of what one can spend on a mattress is practically (but crucially, not literally) infinite. This was also the point at which the inherent gamble involved in the endeavour of mattress-purchasing was laid bare to me, with the stark realisation that no amount of casual testing of a mattress in-store could ever be sufficient to know what it would actually *be like* to sleep on one, let alone spend hundreds - and probably thousands - of nights cuddled up in (hopefully) restful slumber. After literally minutes of consideration, we left the store with a reasonably-priced, reliably-branded double 1200 pocket sprung memory foam option in mind and gainfully treated ourselves to dinner at an American BBQ restaurant as reward for our evening's work (which was, as it happens, dimly-lit and somewhat disappointing, though this is not our concern here). In the end, we went to Mattresses Online and bought what looked like a similar option, except with 1000 not 1200 pocket springs. Our experience thus far has been positive. We have not felt at all poorer for the 200 less pocket springs, and the memory foam element provides welcomingly soft cushioning, like laying down into the warm embrace of soft, yet firm, human flesh. I fully endorse this mattress.

I bought this 2 weeks ago and it’s been amazing so far, the pocket springs combined with the memory foam pillow top makes this bed very comfy and a dream to sleep on! Far better than my old simba hybrid mattress as that one was all memory foam, Good pocket springs from a reputable company like silent night are the way to go! And the fact this bed has a pillow top to make it that lil bit comfier is great, the pillow top is lowkey essential.. The bed come a bit firmer than I’d have liked took 3 nights to break it in, then it was perfect and it’s been very comfy ever since! I didn’t see this bed in store as it’s online only but I’m so glad I went with this one absolute dream! Only negative I do have is the fact it took 2-3 weeks to arrive which meant I had to sleep on my neighbours 10 year old mattress while I waited for it to come, defo worth it though. Positives • Very comfortable • Pocket springs provide adequate support without reducing any comfort • It looks like a well built mattress that will last a long time • 8 year guarantee for a extra fee but wasn’t too expensive for the peace of mind provided • Look for excuses to get to bed earlier now • Perfect size (little bit smaller than my simba double but works well with my bed frame) • Good height mattress! • Mirapocket zoned springs are a great help to provide support & comfort Negatives • Took what felt like a month for the item to arrive • Can’t see the item in any store in the Uk for some reason it’s online only which is annoying • No handles on the sides so turning the bed round is a ball ache!! Overall I’d give it 5 stars so far I may do another review 6 months in and let you all know how I get on with it as I’m aware mattresses can change from 2 weeks - 6 months hopefully this one stays comfortable and supportive it looks well built so I’ve got a feeling this will be the case.. If you liked this review SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ‘AT VLOGS’ I may do a review on there if you want

This is a REALLY firm mattress, like sleeping on a floor. That is just what I wanted.I have a genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which means my skeleton is not held in place properly due to my connective tissue being 'floppy'. This is the best mattress I have ever owned (far better than 'luxury' brands costing upwards of £1,000) and supports my skeleton perfectly. At last, I can have a comfortable night's sleep and not wake up with dislocated joints (yes, that does happen) and severe pain all over my body.So, for me, this mattress is heaven itself.However, you have to realise that this is like sleeping on a breeze block for most of your body. If your current mattress is saggy, it is probably because it's old or worn or hasn't been turned properly. Do not buy a 'very firm' mattress to replace it unless you want a really HARD bed! Pretty much any new mattress will be firmer than an old one. This mattress is designed for people who are obese or disabled or have an extremely bad back that is permanent. I would imagine that for other people it would be way too firm. So beware of that before you buy.But if you know you want a very firm mattress, then believe me, you can't do better than this for the price. So long as you rotate it every week initially as recommended (after two months you can rotate it once a month), it does not sag. I have had mine about six weeks now and there is no sag whatsoever.

Bought the super king size online. I can not fault this bed, however it is a VERY FIRM mattress - after 2 weeks sleeping on it it is now beginning to soften slightly, my husband who is over 6ft and weighs around 15 stone thinks it is wonderful, it is a bit hard for me though (but is getting there!) I was told in store to avoid this Miracoil mattress as it was not pocket sprung (which is why they don't have them in store to try out) but I think it is absolutely fine, we didn't have thousands to spend on a bed and bought this hoping it would last for a few years - it seems very well constructed and looks like it is built to last, I'm glad I didn't listen to the instore sales pitch for the pocket springs! There is absolutely no roll together, in fact I tend to fling myself as I swap from my side onto my back and then onto my side again and hubby doesn't even notice I'm moving now! The drawers are on the small side but are sturdy and well built, and the dark grey fabric of the base is a good neutral colour. Fab delivery team, very curteous and clean - even put shoe covers on, and came within the 2 hour delivery slot I was given. Definitely recommend this bed.

Highly recommend. My wife has struggled for years with back pain, due to her having HEDS. The pain she got from sleeping in bed, caused stiffness and pain throughout the day. After some research we discovered we needed a firm spring mattress to solve this, to fully support her spine. We went into our local store, and tried every single bed.. and this one, was the one. Bought it, and had it delivered. It took a good 6 months for our backs to become adjusted to the firmness of this mattress, as the ones in the store are softer from being tried so much. We bought the tempur waterproof cover, as it is breathable and has the highest reviews. We also bought the John Lewis dual layer mattress topper to help us while we was getting used to the firmness. 6m on and we are fully adjusted to the mattress, every night we sleep peacefully, and most importantly no more pain in my wifes back. I can't recommend this item enough, its a complete gamechanger. I feel so well rested every morning, it brings a smile to my face everyday to wake up, and to get in at night!.

We absolutely love this mattress as it's so comfortable. It feels really firm when you first get into bed, like it's just to hard, but as it warms with your body heat it softens where you are lying, making it really comfortable. Great for a bad back or anyone who like a firmer bed. The only downside is our fitted sheets slide and bunch up through the night and even having bought some elasticated bed clips it's still an issue. Not sure if taking the removable cover off and just using a mattress protector would better? Either way it doesn't detract much from it being the best mattress we've ever had and at the price was considerably cheaper than our last one, making it excellent value for money too. All in all I would definitely recommend it for anyone needing a firm mattress or anyone with back issues. We sleep so well that I wish we'd bought it earlier, but are very happy to have it now.

The mattress and bed is amazing, but the company sucks! Customer service was dreadful, I had to send back a gel mattress because it wouldn't go up my stairs. I was told I would have to pay over 100 re stocking fee even though I measured the stairs according to their emails and it fit! And I even bought a more expensive mattress in the end! I couldn't cancel the order and go elsewhere to the numerous other mattress firms, because Benson said they would keep 20% of the 2800 I paid! I will never recommend them to anyone.

I love this bed now that it's broken in. Initially it didn't feel right and not medium enough for me but I have been fine on it especially when on a flat surface. Not recommended for use with wide poorly made slats. It gets very hot so I had to remove the mattress protection for added comfort and air circulation. I'd probably buy a mattress from here again but my overall experience wasn't that great so it's a slim chance. *The frame in my attached photo is not recommended, this mattress didn't pair well together*

Great mattress super comfortable.. Went in just to try out a mattress I saw on line. I was never going to buy off Benson's again after poor service 5 years ago.. Gabriel who served me was very knowledgeable and really customer focused. Then I spoke to the manager about a problem with my nearly 5 year old bed and he sorted it out and arranged for the parts to get sent to me they arrived 2 days later. Fantastic customer service from the Falkirk Store.

Realise how bad old mattress was very happy with this one not much more to say certainly not fifty words worth very pleased with service from bensons from walking into !shop to delivery well that's thirty odd words only negative is being forced to draw out this review which is actually making me regret embarking on what other wise would have been a positive all round review There now I believe I have fulfilled the criteria now!