WinkBed Mattress Review 2026

We like WinkBed as a supportive and comfortable mattress brand for people with chronic pain concerns.

Apr 24, 2026

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Jill WaldbieserNCOA Senior WriterWritten by:
Donya CurrieNCOA Associate Director, CommunicationsEdited by:
Samantha CapacilloFormer Program Specialist, NCOA Center for Healthy AgingReviewed by:

WinkBeds mattresses provide excellent pain relief for all types of sleepers, including higher-weight sleepers or people with chronic pain.
A queen-sized WinkBed costs $1,499–$1,699.
WinkBeds stood out in our testing for cooling, pressure relief, and strong overall support across multiple mattress types, including hybrid and memory foam options.
The brand offers multiple models tailored to different needs, including the Plus for higher-weight sleepers and the GravityLux for those seeking stronger motion isolation.
WinkBed offers a 120-night trial and lifetime warranty, but mattresses are shipped in a box and do not include white-glove delivery.

NCOA supports everyone’s right to age well. So we take the time to research, test, and recommend products that can help you live a healthier life. We’ve spent more than 2,500 hours researching and testing mattresses to give you the most accurate product reviews. To find the best mattresses, we:

Consulted with sleep specialists like doctors, occupational therapists, and physical therapists for guidance on choosing the best mattress
Put more than 130 models through a series of 19 different tests at our in-house lab
Mystery-shopped more than 40 brands
Surveyed more than 2,000 older adults on their sleep quality
Interviewed experts on the importance of good sleep for older adults
Worked with older adult testers to evaluate mattresses and get their opinion
Read thousands of verified customer reviews

We’re constantly testing new mattresses and sleep products to give you the most accurate and up-to-date recommendations. Read more about our mattress review methodology.

Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always easy, especially if you have arthritis or other painful conditions. The right mattress can make a big difference, helping to ease joint pressure so you wake up feeling more rested and less sore. That’s why WinkBed has been one of our top choices for pain relief. Across our mattress guides, WinkBed has stood out for many types of sleepers and those with pain-related needs. It’s earned titles like:

Best overall mattress for arthritis
Best for arthritis in our best mattresses roundup
Best for back sleepers with hip pain
Best for side sleepers with arthritis
Best for back sleepers with back pain
Best orthopedic mattress for back sleepers

Pain and sleep are closely connected. In our March 2025 survey of older adults who have chronic pain, 77% of people told us pain keeps them from sleeping well at night.¹ If you’re in the same boat, a WinkBed might be a great fit.

In this WinkBed review, we’ll share what it’s like to sleep on a WinkBed, how it helps with different kinds of pain, and how to choose the right model based on your sleep style and needs.

Our Top Pick

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Excellent pain relief
Helps ease pressure

Sleeps cool
Stable edges

Why choose WinkBed?

WinkBed offers some of the best pressure and pain relief among all the mattresses we’ve tested. The Luxury Firm and the Plus models both earned a rating of 4/5 for pain relief, while the GravityLux earned a rating of 3.5/5. Both the Luxury Firm and the Plus models feature innersprings, while the GravityLux is the brand’s popular memory foam mattress. With strong performances in pain relief, cooling, and edge support, we think WinkBed offers a variety of accessible mattresses that work well for most sleepers.

We also like that the WinkBed Plus is designed with higher-weight people in mind (people weighing more than 250 pounds). Many mattresses aren’t designed as mattresses for higher-weight sleepers, and they tend to lose their structure more quickly and can be uncomfortable to sleep on. The WinkBed Plus has sturdy edges and anti-sag technology to help the mattress keep its shape. Strong edge support can also help older adults who may need to use their hands when pushing themselves to stand.

Our testers were impressed by WinkBed’s cooling capabilities, giving the GravityLux a rating of 4/5, and the Luxury Firm and Plus each a rating of 3/5. For people who sleep hot or who live in warmer climates, a cooling mattress can improve overall sleep quality. Excessive heat can worsen sleep quality, according to research.²

WinkBed keeps its prices competitive by shipping mattresses directly to your door, but it doesn’t offer white-glove delivery services. You’ll be responsible for unboxing and moving the mattress, as well as getting rid of your old one. This can be a drawback if you want help setting up your new mattress.

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The Luxury Firm: WinkBed’s Most Popular Hybrid Mattress

The WinkBed Luxury Firm offers a supportive and comfortable sleep experience, making it a great choice for many. Scoring 4/5 for pain relief, the Luxury Firm is especially good for those with arthritis or other chronic pain.

The WinkBed Luxury Firm

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Excellent pressure relief for reducing pain
Cooling fibers limit heat buildup

Supportive springs help align the spine

Pain relief score: 4.17/5
Material: Memory foam and innersprings
Brand firmness rating: 6.5/10
Ideal sleeping position(s): Side, back, stomach

Pros

Cooling sleep experience
Excellent pressure relief
Comfortable choice for a wide range of sleepers

Cons

Edges could be stronger
Motion isolation is only average

Our experience with the WinkBed Luxury Firm

When we tested the WinkBed Luxury Firm, we liked its medium-firm feel. This firmness level is considered best for the average sleeper. It can help you sleep longer, more efficiently, and fall asleep faster.³ Our testers agreed. “I feel more cushioning at my hips, which sink in a bit further, but feel well-aligned overall. I don’t feel any pressure building at my shoulders and hips,” said one tester, Patti, a 74-year-old lighter-weight combination sleeper. Our testers found the Luxury Firm to be soft enough to contour, yet still provide support from the innersprings.

For people with pain, the support the WinkBed Luxury Firm offers makes a big difference in sleeping comfortably. Mattresses made entirely of memory foam can sometimes create pressure, but hybrids typically don’t. We like that the Luxury Firm’s hybrid structure combines the comfort of memory foam with the aligning support of innersprings.

“The firmness of the mattress tends to be the primary culprit that can lead to increased pain. A high-firm mattress can cause pressure points on bony prominences of the pelvis, shoulders, and spine. A mattress that is too soft may not provide enough support to the spine and can lead to increased pain,” said Braden McKnight, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad, California. The WinkBed Luxury Firm hits a sweet spot of medium firmness (6.5/10), balancing support and comfort.

A woman lying on her back on the WinkBed Luxury Firm mattress — Our testers laid a pressure map over the WinkBed Luxury Firm mattress to determine how well it distributes weight and reduces pressure buildup.

We were also impressed by the Luxury Firm’s cooling abilities. “I like how fluffy and cool the top is,” one tester said. “Definitely one of the top ones I've tested based on how cool it feels when I immediately touch it. When I lie down, I can definitely feel the cushion/airflow keeping my back a little cooler.” Testers appreciated that the bed was noticeably cool, and our temperature test confirmed their observations, earning the bed a cooling score of 4/5.

But when our testers stood up, they noticed the Luxury Firm’s edges aren’t very supportive. “I feel some sinkage and not as much support. I think if I were heavier, I’d slide off the side easily if I was very close to the edge,” Patti said. If you need more support when standing, you might want to consider the WinkBed Plus, which earned high scores in edge support.

A woman sleeping on her side on a WinkBed Luxury Firm mattress — Our tester, Patti, enjoyed sleeping on the WinkBed Luxury Firm mattress in all sleeping positions, including side-sleeping.

Who is the WinkBed Luxury Firm right for?

The WinkBed Luxury Firm is right for you if you have chronic pain and want a mattress to help minimize pain during the night. It’s also great for sleepers who run hot.

I may love it if I:
Sleep with a partner	No
Have chronic pain	Yes
Feel hot at night	Yes
Have mobility concerns	Maybe
Sleep in the following positions	Side, back, stomach

Who should keep looking for their perfect mattress?

People who sleep with a partner or pets, because they might be woken up by the other’s movement
People who need extra edge support

The Plus: WinkBed’s Sturdiest and Most Durable Mattress

The WinkBed Plus

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Sturdy construction for higher-weight sleepers
Excellent edge support

Hybrid construction provides pressure relief

Pain relief score: 4.6/5
Material: Memory foam and innersprings
Brand firmness rating: 8.5/10
Ideal sleeping position(s): Side, back, stomach

Pros

Excellent edge support
May help relieve pressure and ease pain
Designed for higher-weight people

Cons

Might feel too firm for lighter-weight people
Average motion isolation

Our experience with the WinkBed Plus

We found the WinkBed Plus to feel very similar to the Luxury Firm. When our testers first lay down, they were impressed by the mattress’s high-quality feel. “The mattress feels cool to the touch and has a soft tufted feel,” said one tester, Sheila, a 70-year-old average-weight combination sleeper. “The top feels like memory foam but is not too soft or firm, it feels in between.”

The Plus has supportive innersprings that help make it easier to shift positions. “It stayed consistent moving from position to position,” Sheila said. “I was able to easily roll from one position to another. I did not struggle at all to change positions, and I did not have to use my arms to assist me. The bed is very supportive.” This is a nice feature for people who switch sleeping positions during the night.

A woman sitting on the edge of the WinkBed Plus mattress — The WinkBed Plus provided impressive edge support, and our tester, Sheila, felt it almost pushed her up out of bed.

When our testers stood up, they felt strongly supported by the Plus’s extra-sturdy edges, which scored a 4/5. “I don't feel like I would slide off when I sit on the edge,” Sheila said. “The bed gently pushes you up and out of the bed. When I get out of the bed, I can easily stand without using my hands. The edges bounce back instantly from standing.”

The Plus was designed for people weighing more than 250 pounds, and its sturdiness and durability also make it a great choice for older adults seeking added stability when getting out of bed. But for people who weigh less, especially those under 135 pounds, this mattress may feel firmer and have less give.

A woman lying on her back on the WinkBed Plus mattress — The WinkBed Plus mattress provides pressure relief and support, making it a good choice for average or higher-weight sleepers seeking a soft yet durable bed.

Who is the WinkBed Plus right for?

The WinkBed Plus is best suited for those weighing more than 250 pounds. It’s also great for people who want more edge support and stability while they shift positions during the night or when standing up out of bed. But because it has below-average motion isolation (meaning sleeping partners are more likely to be woken up by movement), it’s not best for people who are woken easily.

I may love it if I:
Sleep with a partner	No
Have chronic pain	Yes
Feel hot at night	Yes
Have mobility concerns	Yes
Sleep in the following positions	Side, back, stomach

Who should keep looking for their perfect mattress?

People who sleep with a partner or pet, and who may get woken up by their movements
Lighter-weight people who might find the sturdiness too firm

The GravityLux: WinkBed’s Memory Foam Mattress

The WinkBed GravityLux is a memory foam mattress that offers the same support and cooling technology as the Luxury Firm and Plus models but with better motion isolation.

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Memory foam provides excellent motion isolation
Cooler than most memory foam mattresses

Great for sleepers who like the feel of memory foam

Pain relief score: 3.5/5
Material: Memory foam
Brand firmness rating: 5/10
Ideal sleeping position(s): Side, back, stomach

Pros

Excellent motion isolation
Strong edge support
Stays cool

Cons

Lower pain relief score than the hybrid models
Some people might not like the cradling feel of memory foam

Our experience with the WinkBed GravityLux

Similar to the other WinkBed models, we were impressed by the GravityLux’s pressure-relieving abilities, cool sleep experience, and strong edge support. But what surprised us was that the GravityLux is memory foam, which tends not to score as high as hybrid mattresses in these three categories.

Memory foam’s lack of innersprings can reduce airflow and trap heat. And while foam often gives a more cushioned feel, it can also cause pressure to build up in areas as bodies sink in. The WinkBed GravityLux’s pain relief score wasn’t as high as the Luxury Firm or the Plus, but we still thought this mattress was comparable to its hybrid counterparts in several areas. When our testers lay down, they loved the feel of the GravityLux mattress. “The mattress feels very smooth and luxurious,” one tester said. “The topper feels really nice. I like the tufting on the top, and it looks like a high-quality material.”

We thought the memory foam was comfortable without too much of the sinking feeling that can make this type of mattress feel unstable. “Lying down, I feel very supported,” one tester said. “The edge does a good job of not collapsing when lying down and dispersing my weight. I don't feel like I am going to roll off.”

While memory foam tends to trap heat, our testers found the GravityLux does a great job of avoiding this issue.⁴ “The mattress felt great lying here. I think this one felt the coolest as I laid here and did a good job of not warming up. Slightly warm feel but not hot at all,” said one of our testers.

The GravityLux earned a 5/5 for its motion isolation, the highest score in this category among the WinkBeds we tested. “This mattress had some of the best motion isolation,” one tester said. “I think because this is your typical foam mattress, the motion isolation did really well. The dense layers of memory foam act as a great buffer to stop motion.” The GravityLux’s stellar motion isolation abilities make it a great choice for people who share their bed with a partner or pet, reducing the chance you’ll be woken up by someone else’s movements.

Who is the WinkBed GravityLux right for?

The WinkBed GravityLux is right for you if you sleep with a partner or a pet and don’t want to feel their movements while in bed. It’s also great for those who prefer the feel of memory foam but sleep hot.

I may love it if I:
Sleep with a partner	Yes
Have chronic pain	No
Feel hot at night	Yes
Have mobility concerns	Yes
Sleep in the following positions	Side, back, stomach

Who should keep looking for their perfect mattress?

Those who want more pain relief
Those who prefer the supportive feel of innersprings

WinkBed mattress prices

Winked mattresses are priced similarly to other luxury brands, with queen-sized models ranging from $2,500–$3,000 without discounts, but closer to $1,800–$2,000 when on sale.

Comparing WinkBed mattresses

Comparison Features	Luxury Firm Visit Sitefor Luxury Firm	Plus Visit Sitefor Plus	Gravity Lux Visit Sitefor Gravity Lux
Price (queen)*	$2,570	$2,856	$2,570
Brand firmness (out of 10)	6.5	8.5	5
Mattress type	Hybrid	Hybrid	Memory foam
Best for	Pain relief	Edge support	Motion isolation

*Most mattress brands run frequent or ongoing promotions. Sale prices are typically lower and may change often.

Coming Soon: Mattresses next in our testing queue

We continually test new mattresses to provide you with the most up-to-date rankings and reviews. We also routinely retest best-selling mattresses to deepen our understanding and confirm our previous results. These models are currently undergoing our rigorous testing process. Check back soon for the results:

WinkBed EcoCloud

The EcoCloud is WinkBed’s environmentally conscious hybrid mattress. It features organic cotton, wool, and breathable latex.

WinkBed’s customer experience

WinkBed offers a 120-night trial to make sure the mattress you’ve chosen is the right one for you. It is delivered in a box to your door.

If you’re not satisfied with your WinkBed mattress, you can return or exchange it within 30 days of purchase. Exchanging a WinkBed mattress costs $49 and includes the delivery of the new mattress, as well as the return and recycling of the old one.

WinkBed also offers a lifetime warranty. If your mattress is defective, they’ll replace it for free.

WinkBed’s customer service

You can reach WinkBeds customer service by:

Phone: 1-855-946-5233
Chat: Available on the website
Email: info@winkbeds.com
Schedule to speak to a customer service specialist: Form on the website

WinkBed’s payment options

WinkBed takes all major credit cards. They also accept Shop Pay. You can pay over time with Bread Pay or apply for financing with Katapult.

Is a WinkBeds mattress right for you?

WinkBed’s mattresses might be right for you if you have arthritis or other pain issues. The Luxury Firm and Plus did a great job at reducing pressure and easing pain. If you have chronic pain, those two WinkBed models could be a good option.

WinkBed mattresses also suit older adults who require extra support when getting out of bed or who frequently change positions during sleep. We were impressed with the brand’s above-average scores on important features, like edge support, pressure relief, and cooling.

But not everyone wants to spend $1,500 or more on a mattress. If you’re looking for another good choice at a lower price, consider brands like DreamCloud, which offers similar quality for around $1,000. You can read more in our DreamCloud review.

WinkBed’s direct-to-your-door shipping means you’ll be responsible for unboxing and moving the mattress. If you're looking for a bed with white-glove delivery options, consider Saatva or Helix mattresses. Both brands offer white-glove delivery, which includes setting up your new mattress and removing the old one. This service is free with a Saatva mattress and costs an additional fee with Helix. For more information, see our Saatva mattress review and Helix mattress review.

Before choosing a mattress, ask yourself these questions:

What type of sleeper am I? Do I prefer to be on my back, stomach, or side?
Do I run hot at night?
Do I sleep with a partner or a pet?
Do I need pain relief or edge support?

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy WinkBed mattresses?

You can buy a WinkBed mattress at any of the WinkBed showrooms or at their online store.

Are WinkBed mattresses good?

Yes, WinkBed mattresses are good, especially for older adults. They have excellent edge support, good pressure relief, and don’t trap heat.

Are WinkBed mattresses made in China?

No, WinkBed mattresses are not made in China. They are manufactured in the United States.

How do I return a WinkBed Mattress?

To return a WinkBed mattress, simply contact WinkBed and let them know you want to return the mattress. They will then schedule a pickup time, but it may come with an additional fee.

Do WinkBed mattresses have fiberglass?

No, WinkBed mattresses do not have fiberglass. The WinkBed Luxury Firm, Plus, and Gravity Lux use cotton and rayon as a fire barrier, and the EcoCloud Hybrid uses wool.

How long does it take for WinkBed mattresses to expand?

The WinkBed mattress does not need time to expand and is ready to use right out of the box.

How long do WinkBed mattresses last?

Like most mattresses, WinkBed mattresses are made to last seven to 10 years.

Where can I try a WinkBed mattress?

You can try a WinkBed mattress at any of the WinkBed showrooms or participate in the 120-night trial by having a mattress delivered to your home.

Which WinkBed mattress is best for higher-weight sleepers?

The WinkBed Plus is the brand’s most targeted option for higher-weight sleepers. It was designed for people over 250 pounds and includes sturdy edges and anti-sag technology to help the mattress keep its shape over time.

Questions? Email us at reviewsteam@ncoa.org.

Disclosure

In This Review

Why choose WinkBed?

Need help picking out the right mattress?

The Luxury Firm: WinkBed’s Most Popular Hybrid Mattress

Pros

Cons

Our experience with the WinkBed Luxury Firm

Who is the WinkBed Luxury Firm right for?

Who should keep looking for their perfect mattress?