Tuft & Needle vs. Lull Mattress Comparison

Key Similarities

• The Lull memory foam mattress and Tuft & Needle original mattress are both protected by 10-year limited warranties.
• Lull and T&N each give their customers a 100-night trial to test out their new mattresses, plus risk-free returns during the sleep trial.
• Both mattresses are made with CertiPUR-US certified foams that meet third party standards for materials, emissions, performance, and longevity.

Key Differences

• The T&N mattress features T&N Adaptive Foam, which is cooler and more buoyant than traditional memory foam. The Lull mattress has a top layer of cooling gel memory foam and a durable polyurethane foam foundation.
• The Lull mattress is more expensive than the T&N original mattress. 
• The mattress construction for these beds is different, primarily in the number of layers – the T&N mattress has 2 and the Lull mattress has 3.
• Lull offers only one mattress brand model, while T&N offers 3 models – the original T&N mattress, the Mint, and the Hybrid.

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Compare Dimensions

Learn more about the dimensions for each mattress size offered by Tuft & Needle and Lull.

	Tuft & Needle	Lull
Thickness	10”	10”
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.

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Compare Prices

The chart below shows the differences in price between the Tuft & Needle and Lull mattresses. Keep in mind that both companies offer financing.

	Tuft & Needle	Lull
Twin	$645	$799
Twin XL	$695	$899
Full	$795	$999
Queen	$895	$1,09
King	$1,095	$1,399
California King	$1,095	$1,399

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Compare Our Scores

Check out how each of these mattresses performed during our in-depth evaluation. The total score is a weighted average of the 14 category scores.

	Tuft & Needle	Lull
Shipping	10	10
Trial Period	9	9
Return Policy	10	10
Warranty	9	9
Set-Up Test	7	8.5
Motion Transfer Test	7.5	9
Edge Support Test	8.5	9.25
Pressure Relief Test	8.5	9
Spinal Alignment Test	8.5	9.5
Responsiveness Test	8	8
Cooling Evaluation	7	7.5
Durability Evaluation	8	8
Customer Service Score	10	10
Social Impact Score	8	5
TOTAL SCORE	8.7/10	8.9/10

Motion Transfer

Our motion transfer score indicates how well a mattress isolates motion from one side to the other. Couples, especially, look for beds with good motion isolation because it means less disruptions during the night. The biggest score gap between these two beds is for motion transfer. The Lull mattress outperformed the T&N by 1.5 points in this category.

Spinal Alignment

The Lull earned 1 point more than the T&N in the category of spinal alignment. This factor is measured by tracing the straightness of our tester’s spine as she lies on her side. For both mattresses, the tester’s spine was almost perfectly straight, but there was slightly less curve on the Lull. A mattress that promotes spinal alignment can reduce back pain, just like good posture while awake can reduce neck and back pain.

Pressure Relief

The T&N and Lull were quite close in this category—they each scored high. We evaluate pressure relief with a pressure map on the surface of the mattress. Both of these mattresses showed minimal stress on common pressure points like shoulders and hips. How? The foam cradles the tester’s body, contouring around pronounced curves.

Cooling

Foam mattresses have less space for heat to escape than innerspring mattresses, which is why mattress companies like Lull and T&N add cooling technology. Both of these mattresses include gel beads, which are temperature regulating. They also use open-cell foams that are high in breathability. Both beds scored about average for cooling, with Lull edging out T&N by 0.5 points. Neither bed will sleep especially cool, but you won’t be drenched in sweat either.

What We Think: Which Is the Best Mattress?

Both beds work well for all sleeping positions. Side sleepers get comparable pressure relief on either bed, but better alignment on the Lull. Couples fare decidedly better on the Lull. Hot sleepers will sleep slightly cooler on the Lull. Lastly, T&N is the better pick for budget-conscious shoppers.

Deciding the best mattress for you depends on what you need the most. Go with the mattress that meets your top 2-3 priorities. If you are still on the fence, rest assured that you have over 3 months to make a final decision and will receive a full refund for returns. 

With that said, we don’t think you’ll want to return either mattress. Both are highly rated among customers and received top marks across the board in our in-depth assessments.

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