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I contacted BB months ago asking about the difference and the person told me these are basically older stock, but they're all made with the same materials in the same place.
Not sure that person knew what they were talking about as others have mentioned likely differences.
I did end up buying the 12 inch standard though and it's nice. I will say, if you're on the heavier side (I'm ~200lbs), I'd go for the firmer 10 inch. I wish I had. This mattress does sink in after a few months.
I think from my research that's just natural settling in, but it made it less comfortable for me. The firmer one would be better for slightly heavier folks I'm betting.
Anyway, for $200 I would say this is a pretty dang good deal based on my experience with the standard.
I got my 10" firm a few days ago, but I'll preface this by saying that I'm no bed expert.
The mattress I HAD was a medium, and after 7-8 years it had become unbearable. A couple springs were poking up, and it was sinking in certain areas.
This firm is exactly what I needed (back/stomach sleeper).
It's a lot firmer than what I expected from a bed in a box. The top 1" layer of foam is soft, but the mattress has very little give overall. To me, it's a good compromise between my previous medium mattress and sleeping on a hardwood floor. I've seen it described as a 6-7/10 firmness - like I said, I'm not an expert, but I'd probably put it at a 7-8/10. I'm not sinking into it at all.
It inflates in about 10 seconds once fully unwrapped. No real off gassing or fumes to speak of, only a slight smell. It's one sided. I've seen people complain about the edges on similar models, but the edge support on the firm feel about as good as my prior spring mattress. It inflated to the full 10", if not slightly more.
I'm just now waking up on day 4 and I'm very comfortable lying here.
Obviously I can't speak for how well it will hold up, but I'm happy with my purchase for now.
I've had the Aurora Hybrid for over a year. I bought the firm one from Walmart around 6 months ago for our guest room (and for when BF snores too loud). While the Aurora has a more luxurious feel to it and and is more plush, the Walmart mattress seems just as good quality wise and I actually prefer it. I sleep on my side and have hip/leg pain when sleeping on the Aurora but not with the firmer mattress. The other main difference is that the Aurora sleeps a bit cooler.
We paid around $1,500 for the Aurora and around $250 for the one from Walmart. The packaging and set up was exactly the same. I would not hesitate to buy the Walmart version to replace the Aurora.
You mentioned the Aurora sleeps cooler than these mattresses. Are either you or your boyfriend hot sleepers? I am a hot sleeper and that is my main concern going from an innerspring mattress to a hybrid. Anyone else a hot sleeper and can comment on how hot or cool this specific mattress sleeps?
Would this be recommended for a stomach sleeper? Which thickness would be best? I'm about 175 lbs. I'm struggling significantly to sleep on the mattresses I have right now, but I'm not sure if that's because the mattress is too soft or too firm.
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Got the 12" twin for my teenage son, arrived yesterday and he loves it. Got disposal of old mattress via Walmart (went through angi's) and that was smooth as well. All around great deal
Got the 12" twin for my teenage son, arrived yesterday and he loves it. Got disposal of old mattress via Walmart (went through angi's) and that was smooth as well. All around great deal
how did you dispose of your old mattress? always a challenge for me
how did you dispose of your old mattress? always a challenge for me
There was an option on the item when purchasing to add disposal of the old mattress, Walmart put it through Angi.com. No charge, although ymmv based on your state
There was an option on the item when purchasing to add disposal of the old mattress, Walmart put it through Angi.com. No charge, although ymmv based on your state
how did you dispose of your old mattress? always a challenge for me
Some trash companies will take mattress from the curb with a bulk item appointment. If there are in good condition some donate organizations like the veterans will pickup.
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Not sure that person knew what they were talking about as others have mentioned likely differences.
I did end up buying the 12 inch standard though and it's nice. I will say, if you're on the heavier side (I'm ~200lbs), I'd go for the firmer 10 inch. I wish I had. This mattress does sink in after a few months.
I think from my research that's just natural settling in, but it made it less comfortable for me. The firmer one would be better for slightly heavier folks I'm betting.
Anyway, for $200 I would say this is a pretty dang good deal based on my experience with the standard.
The mattress I HAD was a medium, and after 7-8 years it had become unbearable. A couple springs were poking up, and it was sinking in certain areas.
This firm is exactly what I needed (back/stomach sleeper).
It's a lot firmer than what I expected from a bed in a box. The top 1" layer of foam is soft, but the mattress has very little give overall. To me, it's a good compromise between my previous medium mattress and sleeping on a hardwood floor. I've seen it described as a 6-7/10 firmness - like I said, I'm not an expert, but I'd probably put it at a 7-8/10. I'm not sinking into it at all.
It inflates in about 10 seconds once fully unwrapped. No real off gassing or fumes to speak of, only a slight smell. It's one sided. I've seen people complain about the edges on similar models, but the edge support on the firm feel about as good as my prior spring mattress. It inflated to the full 10", if not slightly more.
I'm just now waking up on day 4 and I'm very comfortable lying here.
Obviously I can't speak for how well it will hold up, but I'm happy with my purchase for now.
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Signature 12":
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So the signature has 5 layers vs 3 on the standard. the 14" standard seems to have 4 layers (2" foam base layer).
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We paid around $1,500 for the Aurora and around $250 for the one from Walmart. The packaging and set up was exactly the same. I would not hesitate to buy the Walmart version to replace the Aurora.
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