Braunton Memory Support Mattress

Braunton Memory Support Mattress

£299.99
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Pros & Cons

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  • Delivers consistent temperature control with memory foam layer that customers appreciate.
  • Offers superb support for varying physical conditions, including sciatica and hip pain as per numerous reviews.
  • Many users have praised its balancing act between firmness and comfort, having led to better sleep quality.
  • Presents excellent value for money, as attested by customers who highlighted its comfort against the price point.
  • Versatile in meeting the needs of different users, with positive feedback from both adult and child sleepers.
  • Despite the overall comfort, a handful of users noted the presence of a certain "hard" feeling, possibly attributed to springs, which could potentially affect the long-term durability of the mattress.
  • The mattress has a firm construction that might not be ideal for everyone, with a few customers mentioning it felt slightly harsh on their bodies, though a memory foam topper was found to rectify this issue.
  • A minority of users felt the mattress lacked bounce and seemed a bit too rigid for their preference, yet others found the firmness level to be just right, demonstrating the subjective nature of comfort.

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Who is it best for? powered by SnoozeScore

In our experience, the materials and construction that go into this product can make it suitable for the following people.

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For combination sleepers
Suitable for back, stomach and side sleeping.
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Good for allergies & asthma
This mattress has anti-allergen properties
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Helps those with sleep apnea
Soft and medium tensions promote side sleeping.
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Helps prevent snoring
Promotes side sleeping which stops snoring.
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Testing Team Takeaways

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Editorial Director, Mattress Expert
Becky Reeve
Editorial Director, Mattress Expert
Taking a spin on the Braunton Memory Support mattress at the showroom was an interesting experience. My initial impressions of its medium tension certainly hit the sweet spot of comfort for me as a side sleeper, providing that much-desired feeling of being subtly cradled, without completely sinking into the memory foam. As a person of average weight, it was clear the combination of open coil springs and memory foam achieved a balance of sturdiness and comfort. However, given its budget-friendly nature, I found the apparent lack of significant breathability and edge support a tad concerning, especially for sleepers like me who often wander to the edges of the bed during the night.

Tester Attributes: Side sleeper61 kgSleeps with noise machine

Why our sleep experts loved it

Introduction

The journey to a perfect night's sleep often begins with the hunt for an impeccable mattress. This pursuit, while daunting as it might seem at first glance, can be a joyous endeavour when you find the right product for your specific needs. Today, we are diving deep into one such potential candidate for your dream sleeping companion – the Braunton Memory Support Mattress by Bensons for Beds. We have scrutinised it from every angle, testing it in-store, to give you the most comprehensive review possible. However, we have to emphasise, our testing was performed solely in store and didn't involve a home trial.

Design and Features

Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the Braunton Memory Support mattress comes packed with features that seem almost too good to be true at first glance. Its 22cm depth houses a collection of deep open coil springs, paired with a layer of memory foam. This combination is touted to provide an ideal balance of sturdiness, comfort, and effective weight distribution. However, while the mattress understandably had to maintain a certain lightness for maneuverability and distribution purposes, its thin profile felt a tad underwhelming and may fall short in offering the deep, luxurious comfort that some sleepers might desire.
The mattress boasts a dynamic reinforced edge support, aimed at enhancing the mattress' durability while ensuring the entire surface is optimised for use. However, despite these claims, our initial reactions bare scepticism about its effectiveness, particularly for those that frequently use the edges of their bed.
One of the most noteworthy claims made by Bensons for Beds for this mattress pertains to its 'I'm Green' packaging. The promise of eco-friendly packaging made from a minimum of 50% sugar cane and 30% recycled plastics is undoubtedly a commendable endeavour in the current climate crisis. However, in the grand scheme of the product's overall lifecycle and environmental impact, this claim felt a bit gimmicky without transparent details about the efforts made in making the actual product more environmentally friendly.

Mattress Comfort

Looking beyond the design and the distinct features, we move on to the most crucial element of any mattress - comfort. This is where the Braunton Memory Support mattress shines, but not without a few minor hiccups.
The mattress is billed as a medium comfort choice, catering effectively to both back and side sleepers. Now, while our in-store testing echoed these claims to an extent, they also highlighted another angle. The mattress seems especially comfortable for side sleepers and average-weight individuals, offering a deep, pressure-relieving sleep experience.
The memory foam and spring combination works in harmony to deliver a personalised sleep, contouring to your body shape and helping dissipate pressure points. But the memory foam effect was rather generic, not adding that special touch of high-end memory foam mattresses. Concerns may also linger about this mattress's breathability. Even though it is concealed under a soft-touch, stretch knit cover featuring hypoallergenic and breathable layers, we suspect it might still struggle in warmer conditions..
However, you cannot dismiss that the feel of the Braunton Memory Support is distinctly comfortable. A surface that moulds subtly to your form, akin to being embraced by a soft, warm hug, provides the right balance between rigidity and plushness to deliver a thoroughly restful sleep.

Suitability

Every mattress needs a specific audience, a group of sleepers to whom it can cater flawlessly. The Braunton Memory Support, in my opinion, would find its perfect match among average-weighted side sleepers. Its medium tension, while still suitable for back sleepers, seems to shine particularly well for those who find comfort sleeping on their side. However, suggestively, back sleepers who need more focused contouring and support might find a slightly firmer mattress more to their liking.
The easy-care, non-turn design, the bio-treated fabric promising reduced bacteria and deterred effects of dust mite allergens, all indeed add to its suitability for a larger audience. However, a slightly better support for back sleepers, a bit more bounce, might have broadened its reach significantly.

What Customers Thought

Customer opinions on this product were mostly positive, with the testimonials praising the comfort and quality sleep this mattress brings. Buyers have appreciated its comfortable, temperature-regulating properties, coupled with the reduced disturbances from a sleeping partner's movements. They've highlighted the distinct lack of overheating, which often tends to be a common ill of many memory foam mattresses.
However, not all feedback was ebullient. Some customers found the mattress's support system wanting, with complaints concerning its edges and a certain awareness of springs in the mattress. Interestingly, some buyers maintained that despite initial discomfort, this mattress needed a break-in period and promised better results with persistent use.
Overall, most customers recommended the Braunton Memory Support mattress, placing their trust in its purported benefits and the better sleep experience it delivered.

The Verdict

While the Braunton Memory Support isn't without its shortcomings, its comfort factor is hard to deny. The integrated memory foam and open coil construction create a plush yet supportive haven for sleepers, particularly for side sleepers of average weight.
Our concluding thoughts aren't glowing praises, but they're far from complete dismissals. The Braunton Memory Support mattress from Bensons for Beds is a reliable choice for anyone seeking a medium comfort mattress on a budget. Whilst it may lack in certain areas, it may cater remarkably to the right audience. Regardless, it's always recommended to give your new mattress a suitable 'break-in' period before passing any form of judgement.

And so we draw our extensive in-store examination of the Braunton Memory Support mattress to a close, hoping it offers valuable insight into your quest for the ideal mattress. Remember, every sleeping experience is unique, personalised towards individual needs. It's with this thought in mind, we encourage you to delve into this mattress with an open mind and a heart set on a good night's sleep.

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Suitability

*Assuming average weight, suitability will vary dependant on body type, use the quiz above for a more tailored guide.
  • Back Sleepers
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  • The amount of support offered from a mattress will vary depending on the firmness of the tension and the type of support layer used. Based on a person of average build.
  • Side Sleepers
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  • If you sleep on your side you typically need a supportive tension that is not too firm, nor too soft. This is because your hips and shoulders need adequate sinkage.
  • Stomach Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Stomach sleepers need a reasonable amount of tension in the base support layer to adequately offer body contouring and help prevent aches and pains. Results will vary based on your build.

Performance

  • Breathability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Mattresses that feature breathable materials help promote airflow and keep you cool making for a more hygienic night's sleep.
  • Turning on mattress
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    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials like memory foam can make it difficult to move about on the mattress while you toss and turn. Same too for pillow tops which can create a cloud like sensation which can make manoeuvrability challenging.
  • Stability
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    ★★★★★
  • Depending on the type of support layer in place can have an impact on stability, edge to edge support and roll together prevention. Pocket springs of a firmer tension will have better stability than open coil soft tension, for example.

Odour

  • Initial Odour
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    ★★★★★
  • Materials in mattresses, particularly memory foam and rolled bed-in-a-box mattresses can have an initial odour, this is typically short term and reduces considerably within 24 hours.
  • Long Standing Odour
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  • Certain materials inside different mattresses can produce a small odour. Typically this is short term rather than long standing but there are minor exceptions.

Brand Rating

  • Overall Brand Rating
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  • This is based on community driven customer reviews tied to product reviews and grouped together at a brand level to produce a score.
Of The Braunton Memory Support Mattress
Brand: Bensons for Beds
Retailer: Bensons For Beds
Delivery Time: Average
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Guarantee: Good

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