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WinkBeds GravityLux mattress review – data-backed performance tests

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The WinkBeds GravityLux is a 100% memory foam mattress. I’ll admit that I was a little bit skeptical when I first heard about this brand, since mattresses at this price point are generally hybrids with a sturdy coil support layer. Can an all-foam mattress really provide enough support, durability, and comfort to justify this premium price tag? Let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised. Here’s why.


WinkBeds GravityLux Review and Performance Test Results


Pros

  • Perfect for couples
  • Very cooling
  • Good for back pain
  • Exceptional edge support

Cons

  • Medium version can still be too firm for some
  • Slight off-gassing

Our experience with WinkBeds GravityLux Mattress

Most memory foam mattresses are nothing more than a single slab of foam. Nothing special or complex about them.

So I was a bit surprised when I saw that the GravityLux is made out of multiple layers, each containing different types of memory foam.

OK. I’m definitely intrigued.

Proprietary foams such as Aircell, Progression foam and Atlas Core foam make up the GravityLux mattress, along with a gel infusion to help offset the heat-retentive properties of memory foam.

Truth be told, we weren’t expecting the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress to perform well when it comes to cooling due to memory foam’s inherent nature, but we were more than pleasantly surprised when we tried it out. This mattress sleeps COOL.

WinkBeds gravity lux mattress bare on bed frame
WinkBeds GravityLux is a 100% all-foam mattress

What we liked most about the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress is that it has contouring and compressing traits that made us to wake up feeling like we slept on a literal cloud, one that’s comfortable yet supportive – even if you suffer from back pain.

That said though, the GravityLux mattress’ firmness levels are a bit misleading and we found its medium version to be quite firm, so if you’re a side sleeper or combination sleeper we think it’s best for you to choose the soft version which would feel more like a medium from other brands.

Firmness Test

winkbeds gravitylux firmness guide

The WinkBeds GravityLux mattress comes in 3 different firmness levels to choose from – soft, medium and firm.

As we’ve mentioned earlier, the firmness levels of the GravityLux mattress are a bit misleading and they all tend to skew a little firmer, so the soft feels more like a medium, the medium feels more like a medium-firm and the firm feels extra firm, so it’s best to keep this in mind when choosing your GravityLux mattress.

Even though the WinkBeds GravityLux is an all-foam mattress (unlike the latex EcoCloud model), it can still accommodate sleepers who are slightly (key word: slightly) heavier than average due to its firmer feel and thicker foam layers.

Cooling Test

We rate the WinkBeds GravityLux a 10 out of 10 when it comes to cooling.

For an all-foam mattress that’s made up of memory foam, the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress performed exceptionally well when it comes to cooling.

The top layer of the GravityLux mattress is infused with cooling gel that helps do away with heat retention, and the memory foam comfort layer is open-celled, which means that it features air capsules that allow air to flow through freely throughout the entire mattress.

The mattress cover of the GravityLux mattress is made from Tencel, a material which is proven to be both breathable and moisture-wicking.

Motion Isolation Test

We rate the WinkBeds GravityLux a 10 out of 10 when it comes to motion isolation.

WinkBeds gravitylux motion test
We subjected the GravityLux to our famous bowling ball test..

It’s no secret that all-foam mattresses are god-tier when it comes to motion isolation, but rarely do we rate one a 10 out of 10 (which I guess makes the WinkBeds GravityLux super god-tier).

If you share a bed with a partner, this is definitely the bed for you.

Edge Support Test

We rate the WinkBeds GravityLux a 10 out of 10 when it comes to edge support.

Winkbeds Gravitylux edge support test
You can sleep right up on the edge of the GravityLux and not fall off…

This one truly surprised us.

Usually mattresses that have offer great edge support feature reinforced edge coils, which gives the mattress a robust, you’re-never-going-to fall-off-the-bed-unless-somebody-pushes-you sort of edge support, but the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress, for reasons unclear, performs astoundingly well when it comes to edge support.

This is great because not only will you NOT roll off the bed but you’ll also be able to utilize the entire surface area of the mattress.

Pressure Relief/Comfort

We rate the WinkBeds GravityLux a 7 out of 10 when it comes to pressure relief/comfort.

The only reason the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress does not get full marks from us for comfort is that its firmness levels, like we said, skew a little firm which is very misleading for, well, everyone (a common complaint about the brand).

BUT.. you still do get the same contouring, pressure relief and compression that you would expect from a high-quality memory foam mattress – just make sure to choose a firmness level on step lower than what you would normally buy.

Construction

Most WinkBeds mattresses feature a surprisingly simple construction and this mattress is no exception.

There are only 4 layers to the WinkBeds GravityLux.

front end of winkBeds gravitylux mattress
The GravityLux has four different layers of foam…

The first layer of the GravityLux mattress is made up of cooling gel-infused memory foam. This is the layer that’s responsive for the mattress’ initial compression and contouring.

The second comfort layer is made up of WinkBeds’ own memory foam called Aircell. It features air capsules and open cells which helps with heat dissipation and pressure relief.

Below that lies a transition layer made from proprietary Progression foam. This layer offers zoned support from your shoulders down to your lumbar area.

The base layer is made up of a high density foam layer. It provides so-called pushback support while also helping hold the top layers together. This layer is also guaranteed to be sag-free.

Durability

Just like the other WinkBed mattress that we’ve tried, the GravityLux mattress can last you a very long time (especially with proper care and maintenance).

Sizes

WinkBed GravityLux size chart

The WinkBeds GravityLux mattress comes in 6 standard mattress sizes including a California King.

It measures 13.5 inches in thickness and is compatible with most bed frames, bed bases and foundations (including adjustable bases).

The available sizes are:

  • Twin
  • Twin XL
  • Full
  • Queen
  • King
  • California King

Financing

WinkBeds offers financing for all of their mattresses through BreadPay.

Shipping

WinkBeds offers free shipping for all of their mattresses within the continental United States.

Trial Period

You get a 120 night risk-free sleep trial with the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress.

Return Policy

Your free trial begins the moment you receive your WinkBed mattress.

At anytime during these 120 days, you are eligible to return the mattress should you find that it is not the right one for you.

Bear in mind that WinkBeds will not accept any returns once the 120-night trial period has passed (even if you are just one day over).

Returns are free and you will receive a full refund within 5 days after WinkBeds receives your mattress.

To initiate a return, you need to contact WinkBeds either via email or through the contact page on their official website. Their customer service team will then walk you through the entire process.

You can also have the mattress exchanged for a different model for a fee of $49. The new mattress will then only have a 60 day free trial period.

Warranty

WinkBeds offers a lifetime warranty for all of their mattresses.


Evolution of the GravityLux and Previous Versions

The WinkBed GravityLux mattress has not undergone any changes or iterations since it was first introduced into the online mattress market.


About WinkBeds

Based in Miami, WinkBeds also has offices in New York City.

All their products are made using local, American-sourced materials in their manufacturing site in Wisconsin.


Contact Winkbeds Customer Service

You can contact WinkBeds through phone or email.


Similar Mattresses to Consider

If the WinkBeds GravityLux doesn’t tick all your boxes, check out these other alternatives.


The Winkbed

man sleeping on winkbed mattress on back
The WinkBed

If you’re looking for something that stays true to its firmness level and is also a hybrid mattress, check out the OG WinkBed mattress (read our full review before buying).

Unlike the GravityLux, The WinkBed stays true to its firmness level. They also have a Firmer Plus version that’s made specifically for heavier-set people.


Nolah Evolution 15

Nolah Evolution 15 Hybrid Mattress
Nolah Evolution 15

If you need a hybrid mattress that has a plush pillow top, check out the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress.

Like the WinkBed GravityLux, it also comes in 3 different firmness levels to choose from.

Since it’s a hybrid mattress, we think it’s a good option if you weigh well above average.


Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid

Brooklyn bedding signature hybrid mattress on bed frame
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid

If you want a size that’s not really common, check out the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid.

Coming at sizes such as an RV King and Short Queen, the Brooklyn Bedding also comes in different firmness levels to choose from that’s bound to suit your preferred sleeping position.


Additional Resources: Learn More About the WinkBeds GravityLux

  1. Better Business Bureau
  2. Trustpilot

Where to buy the Winkbeds GravityLux mattress

The only place you can purchase the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress is the official WinkBeds website.


Conclusion

The WinkBeds GravityLux mattress is an all-foam mattress that’s made up of layers of proprietary memory foam that we found to be contouring and pressure relieving.

To date, the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress is one of the few mattresses that have exceeded our expectations when it came to cooling, motion isolation and edge support.

We definitely recommend it.


How We Rate Mattresses

We personally test and rate mattresses using the following strict quantitative criteria:

  1. Comfort
  2. Structural integrity and durability
  3. Firmness and support
  4. Cooling capabilities
  5. Pressure relief
  6. Edge support
  7. Motion isolation

Learn more about our mattress rating process and methodology here.


Michelline Norton

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