Lull vs Tuft and Needle: Lull Wins on Trial, T&N on Choice

Two mattress-in-a-box brands, two different shopping experiences. Lull sells one flagship foam model, the Original Lull Mattress, a 10 inch, three-layer memory foam build with a 365 night in-home trial and free shipping in the contiguous US. The choice below comes down to how much lineup flexibility you want versus how simple you want the buying decision to be.

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Which one should you buy, Lull or Tuft and Needle?

Lull wins this face-to-face for shoppers who want one clear choice and a full year to change their mind. Tuft & Needle wins for shoppers who want to shop by feel and budget across a range: eleven mattresses spanning all-foam and hybrid builds, medium-firm to plush feels, and prices from $299 to $2,645 depending on model and size.

What does the Lull vs Tuft and Needle price comparison look like?

Tuft & Needle publishes price ranges per model rather than a single ladder, because each model spans multiple sizes. The practical read: Lull gives you one price list to memorize, Tuft & Needle gives you eleven starting points to compare.

How do the two feels compare for side and back sleepers?

Lull describes the Original Lull Mattress as medium-firm, built to support and contour without a sinking-in feeling. The proprietary high-resilience foam is credited with keeping the spine aligned and reducing motion transfer, which matters if you share the bed. Tuft & Needle labels the T&N Original Mattress and the T&N Original Mattress II as medium-firm with bounce-back support from T&N Adaptive foam, while the 2024 Original Hybrid sits at medium and the 2024 Mint Hybrid at plush. If you already know you want medium-firm, both brands have an answer; if you want to choose between medium-firm, medium, and plush, only Tuft & Needle offers that spread.

Which mattress sleeps cooler?

Lull is specific about its cooling approach: a 1.5 inch heat-dispersing gel-beaded top layer of memory foam, plus open-cell foam that increases air circulation so the mattress does not hold heat and moisture. The quilted cover features a hexagonal top-tick design for airflow. Tuft & Needle describes cooling covers across its lineup and positions the Mint Luxe Collection as its most premium tier, pairing ultra-breathable T&N Flex foam with high density gel memory foam and an extra cooling cover. Both brands talk about cooling; Lull publishes layer-level detail for its single model, while Tuft & Needle spreads the story across collections.

What is each mattress actually made of?

The Original Lull Mattress is described two ways on Lull’s own page, and it is worth reading both carefully. The headline summary calls it a 10 inch, three-layer memory foam mattress: aerated OpenCell memory foam for pressure relief, proprietary high-resilience foam for spine alignment, and cooling gel-infused beads for temperature. The detailed layer breakdown lists five layers: a quilted open-cell memory foam cover with hexagonal top-tick stitching, 1.5 inches of gel-infused cooling memory foam, a 1.5 inch therapeutic mid-layer of high-resilience foam, and a 7 inch high-density foam foundation. Read together, the three-layer description counts the comfort system while the five-layer description counts the cover and separates the base, so the underlying materials are consistent: memory foam comfort layers over a high-density foam base, all CertiPUR-US certified.

Tuft & Needle describes its construction by collection rather than by a single model. The Essential Collection pairs T&N Adaptive foam with individually-wrapped coils and a cooling cover. The Original Collection adds support foam that cushions pressure points, in all-foam and hybrid options. The Mint Collection adds gel memory foam for contouring pressure relief. The Mint Luxe Collection pairs T&N Flex foam, high density gel memory foam, and an extra cooling cover. The hybrid models add individually-wrapped coils, with the 2024 Original Hybrid positioned for motion control between partners and the 2024 Mint Hybrid combining micro coils with individually-wrapped coils.

Who should buy the Original Lull Mattress?

Pick Lull if you want a single, clearly specified foam mattress with a full year to decide. The Original Lull Mattress suits shoppers who like a medium-firm, contouring feel, want CertiPUR-US certified foams, and prefer a straightforward six-size price list over a catalog of eleven models. It is assembled in the USA with domestic and imported materials, and Lull is a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council. The 365 night in-home trial and free shipping in the contiguous US remove two of the usual online-mattress anxieties. Lull also runs a quiz-led path into its wider range, where the Original Premium adds height and the Luxe Hybrid adds coils, if you outgrow the base model. Shoppers who want a built-innerspring feel from day one should look at the Saatva alternative below instead.

Who should buy a Tuft & Needle mattress?

Pick Tuft & Needle if you want to shop by feel, construction, and budget across eleven options. That spread suits couples who cannot agree on firmness, shoppers who know they want individually-wrapped coils for motion control, and anyone who prefers responsive bounce-back foam over slow contouring. The T&N Original Mattress II at $399 to $899 is the entry point for the current all-foam design, while the T&N Original Mattress Legacy Edition at $499 to $899 keeps the original T&N Adaptive foam feel available. If you want one model and one decision, Lull is the simpler path.

What do you get with the trial, shipping, and warranty?

Lull publishes its terms clearly: a 365 night in-home trial, free shipping in the contiguous US with Alaska and Hawaii for a small fee, and mattresses that ship in 1 to 2 business days. Within 365 nights, if you are not satisfied with your sleep experience, you can return the mattress. Lull also offers 0% APR financing as low as $28 per month with the current discount applied, based on MSRP. Tuft & Needle offers buy now, pay later with Affirm and lists a store locator alongside its online ordering. Confirm the current trial and warranty terms directly with Tuft & Needle before you order.

Is there a Saatva option if neither foam mattress fits?

Yes, and it is a different category entirely. The Saatva Classic is an innerspring mattress with a 3 inch Euro pillow top, a dual-coil design of triple-tempered recycled carbon steel, and patented Lumbar Zone technology for spinal alignment. It comes in three comfort levels: Plush Soft at 3 out of 10 for side and lighter sleepers, Luxury Firm at 5 to 7 out of 10 as the most popular option for all positions, and Firm at 8 out of 10 for stomach sleepers and heavier body types. It is available in two heights, 11.5 and 14.5 inches, and includes free white-glove delivery with in-room setup and old mattress removal at no extra cost. The trial runs 365 nights and the warranty is lifetime for the original purchaser. Foams are CertiPUR-US certified and the mattress is GREENGUARD Gold certified, with endorsement from the American Chiropractic Association.

World Sleep Almanac score: 7.6/10

The World Sleep Almanac editorial score is built from five criteria, each rated on what the brands state: price at equal size (8/10, Lull’s six-size ladder is transparent and Tuft & Needle’s ranges are wide but clear), trial and returns (8/10, Lull’s 365 night trial is stated plainly while Tuft & Needle’s terms are not given on the pages compared here), warranty (7/10, Saatva’s lifetime warranty is clearly stated while Lull’s warranty terms are not given here), materials and construction (8/10, both brands describe layered foam systems with named technologies and certifications where stated), and public customer reviews (7/10, review counts are not given on the pages compared here). The score reflects published information across both brands, not a physical test. The method behind the scoring will be explained in full on our methodology page.

FAQ

Is Lull or Tuft and Needle better for couples?

Lull states that its proprietary high-resilience foam reduces motion transfer, which is the specific claim couples care about most. Tuft & Needle positions the 2024 Original Hybrid for enhanced motion isolation between sleep partners through individually-wrapped coils, and the 2024 Mint Hybrid for excellent motion control. If you want motion control in an all-foam build, Lull publishes that claim directly; if you want it in a hybrid, Tuft & Needle has a stated option.

Does Tuft and Needle have a trial like Lull’s 365 nights?

Lull states a 365 night in-home trial with returns accepted within that window if you are not satisfied. Tuft & Needle’s trial length is not given on the pages compared here, so confirm the current terms with the brand before ordering. Both brands do state buy-now-pay-later options: Lull with 0% APR financing as low as $28 per month, Tuft & Needle with Affirm.

Which is cheaper, Lull or Tuft and Needle?

It depends on the size and model. Tuft & Needle’s cheapest listed model is the T&N Essential Hybrid Mattress at $299 to $799, while the 2024 Original Mattress starts at $695 and the T&N Mint Luxe Hybrid reaches $2,645. Entry price favors Tuft & Needle; a like-for-like comparison at a specific size requires checking both brands’ current size selectors.

Can I get a hybrid version of the Lull?

The Original Lull Mattress reviewed here is all-foam. Lull’s own range does include hybrid options higher up: the Luxe Hybrid and the Premium Hybrid, positioned as upgrades from the base model. Those are separate products with their own pricing, so check Lull’s current lineup if coils matter to you.

The verdict

Lull wins this comparison for shoppers who want one clear foam mattress and a 365 night trial; Tuft & Needle wins for shoppers who want to choose among eleven models, three feels, and both foam and hybrid builds. Buy the Original Lull Mattress if you want medium-firm contouring, CertiPUR-US foams, and a simple six-size price list. Buy a Tuft & Needle if you want responsive bounce-back foam, individually-wrapped coils in a hybrid, or a plush feel that Lull does not offer in its base model. If neither foam brand gives you the innerspring support or the white-glove delivery you want, the Saatva Classic is the alternative worth a look, with three comfort levels, a 365 night trial, and a lifetime warranty.

Reviewed by the World Sleep Almanac editorial team. Updated 2026.