This comparison will help you choose between two highly rated mattresses—the all-foam Tuft & Needle and the hybrid WinkBed.
This comparison will help you choose between two highly rated mattresses—the all-foam Tuft & Needle and the hybrid WinkBed.
Tuft & Needle and WinkBed are both mattress brands that make their beds in the USA and strive to offer friendly customer service. Beyond those similarities, their signature mattresses are significantly different.
In this comparison, we help you choose which should be your new mattress by putting the T&N Original mattress next to the WinkBed luxury firm mattress.
Budget-friendly mattress for the average sleeper
Medium-firm: 6/10
Foam blend
100 days
10-year limited warranty
Universally comfortable hybrid mattress for any type of sleeper.
Medium firm: 6/10
Hybrid: foam + coils
101 days
10-year limited warranty
Take a look at the differences in thickness and dimensions for these two models.
Tuft & Needle | WinkBeds | |
Thickness | 10” | 13.5″ |
Twin | 39” x 75” | 38″ x 75″ |
Twin XL | 39” x 80” | 38″ x 80″ |
Full | 54” x 75” | 54″ x 75″ |
Queen | 60” x 80” | 60″ x 80″ |
King | 76” x 80” | 76″ x 80″ |
California King | 72” x 84” | 72″ x 84″ |
Learn more about mattress sizes.
Check out the prices for these two mattresses. Keep in mind that both companies offer financing.
Tuft & Needle | WinkBeds | |
Twin | $350 | $1,049.00 |
Twin XL | $395 | $1,149.00 |
Full | $495 | $1,299.00 |
Queen | $595 | $1,599.00 |
King | $750 | $1,799.00 |
California King | $750 | $1,849.00 |
We put the T&N Original mattress and WinkBed Hybrid mattress through comprehensive lab testing. The following chart compares the results across 14 categories.
Tuft & Needle | WinkBeds | |
Shipping | 10 | 8 |
Trial Period | 9 | 10 |
Return Policy | 10 | 10 |
Warranty | 9 | 9 |
Set-Up Test | 7 | 7.5 |
Motion Transfer Test | 7.5 | 6.4 |
Edge Support Test | 8.5 | 9.75 |
Pressure Relief Test | 8.5 | 7.75 |
Spinal Alignment Test | 8.5 | 8.75 |
Responsiveness Test | 8 | 9 |
Cooling Evaluation | 7 | 8 |
Durability Evaluation | 8 | 10 |
Customer Service Score | 10 | 9 |
Social Impact Score | 8 | 4 |
TOTAL SCORE | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
One of the most important categories for mattress shoppers is pressure relief. This test measures how well a mattress reduces strain on pressure points (ex: hips and shoulders). The Tuft & Needle mattress performed better here, although the WinkBed was not far behind. Additionally, the Softer WinkBed firmness option will provide much more pressure relief than the firmer options.
WinkBed predictably scored better for cooling. Hybrid mattresses are generally cooler than all-foam beds because air flows more freely through coil layers. T&N still performed well in this category, but graphite and gel-infused open cell foams still aren’t as breathable as coils.
Neither mattress scored super high in this category. The T&N scored a full-point higher, meaning it does a noticeably better job of reducing motion transfer. Fortunately, during our “wine test,” the tall-stem glass of red wine stayed upright on both mattresses, even when our testers rolled on the mattress surface.
This is another important category to consider, particularly if you are prone to back pain. The spinal alignment score indicates how well a mattress promotes good sleeping posture. The T&N earned 8.5/10, and the WinkBed earned 8.75/10—both high scores.
We think back sleepers will like the WinkBed Firmer mattress. Stomach sleepers should choose the T&N or WinkBed Luxury Firm. Side sleepers get better pressure relief on the T&N or WinkBed Softer mattress. Couples will experience less disruptions on the T&N, and hot sleepers will stay cooler on the WinkBed. Finally, T&N has more affordable prices.
If you’re still torn, keep in mind that both companies offer sleep trials and free shipping (note: the sleep trial and shipping may be different if you purchase your new bed from Amazon). If you want the feel of an innerspring mattress, remember that WinkBed lets you exchange your mattress for a different firmness level during the trial period.
Plus, both companies protect their mattresses with warranties, and the WinkBed warranty is for your entire period of ownership, as long as you buy directly from WinkBed. Overall, you’ll get a good night’s sleep—or your money back—with either mattress. Choose the bed that best matches your sleep position, temperature, and budget.
If you still need to narrow down your options and eliminate some options, check out our mattress comparison tool.
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