As with most memory foam mattresses, the Muse does a great job of preventing motion transfer from one side to the other. The soft and medium models are particularly adept at this thanks to their plusher foams, which conform more closely to absorb movement.
Sleepers on the firm model might notice some disturbance when a partner changes positions or gets in and out of bed, but this should be fairly minimal. The transitional layer also provides an additional buffer, and overall most couples experience minimal disruptions overnight.
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Muse Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings
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Price Range: $795 – $1,395
Mattress Type: Foam
Firmness Options: Medium (5), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7)
Ratings Summary
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Pros & Cons:
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Multiple firmnesses accomodate sleepers of virtually any body type or preferred sleeping position
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Good motion isolation limits night time disturbances for couples
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Close conforming memory foam feel
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Combination sleepers may have trouble switching positions due to the bed’s close conforming
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Lacks reinforcement around the edges
U.S.-based Muse Sleep is a direct-to-consumer company founded in 2011 that produces a select range of sleep products. Apart from its flagship mattress, Muse also sells a pillow, a travel pillow, and a mattress protector.
The 12-inch Muse mattress is an all-foam mattress designed with a focus on keeping cool. It’s available in three firmness options: soft, medium, or firm. Muse provides a short sleep quiz on its website to help each sleeper choose the best mattress feel for them according to body type, preferred sleeping position, and other factors.
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Muse Mattress
Side Sleepers
Back Sleepers
Stomach Sleepers
Muse Mattress – Medium
Side Sleepers
Back Sleepers
Stomach Sleepers
Muse Mattress – Firm
Side Sleepers
Back Sleepers
Stomach Sleepers
Side Sleepers
The best mattresses for side sleepers are generally on the softer side. Most side sleepers benefit from the plush surface of the soft Muse mattress. The close-conforming foams help to relieve pressure points in the hips and shoulders for sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds. They also form a cradle around these wider body parts that helps promote natural spinal alignment.
Those who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds may also find that the medium Muse mattress strikes a nice balance of cushioning and support. By contrast, sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds, and those above 230 pounds in particular, are more likely to feel comfortable on the firm Muse mattress. These sleepers require a slightly firmer surface to keep the spine on an even plane.
Back Sleepers
The soft Muse mattress is ideal for back sleepers under 130 pounds, and the firm Muse mattress provides the perfect feel for sleepers over 130 pounds. Couples looking for a compromise can settle on the medium Muse mattress, which should suit all body types.
Back sleeping naturally aligns the spine, but some qualities are needed to encourage healthy spinal alignment when sleeping in this position. The mattress should be supportive enough to prevent sagging in the hips and other heavy areas, and plush enough to keep pressure points from forming. Contouring foams in the Muse mattresses reduce pressure points and fill in the space under the lumbar area to keep the lower back in line, while the polyfoam core provides a stable support system for the spine.
Stomach Sleepers
The soft Muse mattress gets top marks for stomach sleepers under 130 pounds, while those over 230 pounds tend to prefer the firm model. The main requirement that stomach sleepers should look for in a mattress is a firm surface that won’t allow the hips to sink in too far. Mattresses that allow sagging in the midsection can cause back pain.
Lighter individuals don’t exert as much pressure on the mattress and they won’t sink in as far. Thus, the soft Muse mattress is perfectly capable of keeping the spine aligned in these sleepers. On the other hand, stomach sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds may find that the soft and medium models fail to provide adequate support under the hips. The harder surface of the firm Muse mattress does a better job of keeping the spine aligned.
Mattress Performance
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
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Muse Mattress Review Breakdown
The Muse mattress is 12 inches tall, which is slightly above average for an all-foam mattress. The extra height is due to the thick comfort layer section and the transitional layer, which provide a deep cradle that helps reduce pressure points in side sleepers. It may be worthwhile to invest in deep-pocketed fitted sheets to accommodate the high profile of the mattress.
The jacquard chenille cover is made of polyethylene and polyester knitted yarns, woven with phase-change material that makes it cool to the touch. It is removable and can be machine-washed in cold water and tumble-dried. The bottom cover is made of a rayon and polyester blend. The mattress also features a rayon-cellulose fire sock and a non-slip bottom.
In total, the Muse mattress comprises four layers of foam. The mattress is available in three firmness options: soft, medium, and firm. These equate to a medium, medium firm, and firm, or a 5, 6, and 7-8 out of 10 on the firmness scale, respectively. As a general rule, the soft mattress is best suited to side sleepers and people under 130 pounds, while the firm mattress is best for stomach sleepers and people over 230 pounds. The medium mattress is a good compromise for partners with different body types who share the bed.
The makeup of each layer differs slightly between firmness levels. The soft mattress has a top layer made of 2 inches of open-cell polyfoam. The second layer comprises 2 inches of gel-infused polyfoam with a quicker response to pressure. These foams contour quite closely to the sleeper’s body, leading to the feeling of sleeping “in” as opposed to “on” the mattress.
The medium mattress also has a 2-inch layer of open-cell polyfoam in the top layer, followed by 2 inches of responsive memory foam. The second layer of foam in this model is slightly firmer than the soft mattress and contours less closely, for a balance between sleeping “in” and “on” the mattress.
The firm mattress has 2 inches of gel-infused memory foam in the top layer. This foam is denser, but it is still fairly resilient. Following this is a second 2-inch layer of memory foam. The firmer foams in this model mostly keep sleepers on top of the mattress.
All Muse mattresses then have a 2-inch transitional layer of polyfoam and a 6-inch high-density polyfoam base layer. The transitional layer provides a buffer to prevent sleepers from coming in contact with the denser base layer, and works to prevent motion transfer. Meanwhile, the base layer adds long-lasting support and stability. The base layer is denser than many competing models and helps promote proper spinal alignment in sleepers of all body types.
The Muse mattress is made in the U.S. and the foams are produced using a variable pressure foaming process which is considered more environmentally friendly.
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Construction |
The Muse Mattress has four layers in total, divided into two comfort layers, a polyfoam transitional layer, and a high-density polyfoam support core. The cover is made with phase-change material. Cover Material:Polyethylene and polyester blend, phase change material (PCM) Comfort Layer:
Firm: Transition Layer:2″ Polyfoam Support Core:7″ polyfoam (ContourFLO) |
Mattress Prices and Sizing
The Muse Mattress has an average price-point compared to competing all-foam mattresses sold online. There is no difference in price between different firmness levels. Muse sometimes offers discounts or bundled accessories along with the mattress.
Looking for more affordable mattress options? Check out our list of the best cheap mattresses.
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Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
Availability
The Muse mattress is available for purchase online through the Muse website as well as third-party retailers such as Amazon.
Shipping
The Muse mattress is shipped for free via FedEx ground in the continental U.S. and Canada. The Muse mattress cannot currently be shipped to Hawaii or Alaska.
Customers will receive tracking information by email once the order is sent out. There is no need to be home when the mattress arrives. Mattresses usually arrive within 5 to 7 days of order placement.
The mattress arrives shrink-wrapped, compressed, and in a box. Setting it up involves removing the plastic and laying it out to expand on the foundation. It may take around 24 hours to regain its full size.
Additional Services
Muse does not currently offer White Glove delivery or old mattress removal.
Sleep Trial
Muse offers a 120-night sleep trial during which customers can return the mattress for a full refund of the purchase price. Customers can either work with Muse to donate the mattress or contact Muse to come pick the mattress up. Muse asks that customers try the mattress for at least 20 nights to get a better idea of how the mattress feels. Free items that were bundled as part of a promotion do not need to be returned, but customers will not be eligible for another bundle promotion until a year has passed.
Customers can also exchange their Muse mattress for a different firmness level. In this case, they should contact Muse to return their original mattress under the terms of the sleep trial and then proceed with ordering the new mattress, which will come with its own 120-night sleep trial and 20-night minimum break-in period. This can be done a maximum of one time.
Mattresses purchased on Amazon may be subject to different terms and conditions. Customers should contact Amazon directly to request a return.
Warranty
The Muse mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty from Muse Sleep on behalf of Skytex, Inc. The warranty is valid for the original purchaser of a new mattress within the continental U.S. that was purchased from an authorized dealer.
The warranty covers manufacturing defects including indentations of at least 0.75 inch, fabric tears or unraveled stitching, or physical flaws that cause cracking or splitting. Improper use, handling, installation, or care of the mattress will void the warranty. This includes using the mattress without proper support.
Defects not covered under the warranty include normal wear and tear, signs of physical abuse or damage, damage that occurred while moving or storing the mattress, mold, mildew, theft, vandalism, criminal damage, or damage caused by smoke, fire, animals, or “acts of God.” Where loss is covered by an insurance policy, the company accepts no responsibility for warranty coverage.
The warranty does not cover mattresses used commercially, the sides of the mattress, minor imperfections, allergies, sensitivities, or personal comfort preferences. Additionally, Muse Sleep may void the warranty at its discretion. Once a customer has claimed warranty coverage for a mattress, no further warranty claims may be made under that warranty.
Customers should register warranty claims in writing within five days of the incident and must be able to provide a copy of the purchase receipt and a photo if possible. Muse Sleep will replace the mattress with a similar model at its discretion. Customers may also elect to upgrade to a better model by paying the difference.
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Logan is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a deep understanding of what it means to struggle with sleep. Her years of experience researching and testing sleep products – including mattresses, natural sleep aids, and bedding – are critical to her role helping lead the editorial team. As a chronic insomniac, she aims to bring her findings to anyone struggling with getting adequate rest. Her expertise is in creating informative, trustworthy, and useful health content. When she’s not testing mattresses or researching CBT-I, she enjoys spending time in the sunshine with her husband and her dogs Pepper and Winston.