Hi buhree,
It certainly can be overwhelming when comparing mattresses even from the same company and models that are closely related. Companies tend to change some aspect of a model destined for a independent retailer that may request their own specifications or the company themself want to be able to justify some cost difference. With the information I could gather, here is a chart that compares each mattress layer by layer as best I could.
| Layer |
Aireloom Solano (King) |
Aireloom M2 (King) |
Key Differences |
| Quilt Layer (Top Layer) |
Ultra Conforming Knit with Tencel® and Phase Change Material |
Ultra Conforming Knit with Tencel® and Phase Change Material |
Same materials in both mattresses |
|
Silk/Wool Fibers |
Silk/Wool Fibers |
No major difference in top layer |
|
FR Fibers (Fire Retardant) |
FR Fibers (Fire Retardant) |
|
|
Graphite Visco (3.5 lbs) |
Graphite Visco (3.5 lbs) |
|
|
Plush Convoluted Foam |
Plush Convoluted Foam |
|
|
True-Stretch™ Cotton Backing |
True-Stretch™ Cotton Backing |
|
| Comfort Layer 1 |
Luxury Firm Copper Infused Celsion™ TerraPur™ Latex (copper-infused for temperature regulation and durability) |
Luxury Firm Copper Infused Celsion™ TerraPur™ Latex (same material) |
Same material in both mattresses |
| Comfort Layer 2 |
Firm Copper Infused Celsion™ TerraPur™ Latex (for extra support) |
Firm Copper Infused Celsion™ TerraPur™ Latex (same material) |
Same material in both mattresses |
| Comfort Layer 3 |
Micro Coils (19 Gauge) |
Micro Coils (19 Gauge) |
Same micro coil count and material |
|
Plush Aireluxe™ Foam |
Plush Aireluxe™ Foam |
|
|
Total Coil Count: King: 4,800 |
Total Coil Count: King: 4,800 |
|
| Support Layer |
8 Support-flex™ Tempered 15 Gauge Individually Wrapped Coils |
8 Support-flex™ Tempered 15 Gauge Individually Wrapped Coils |
Slightly higher coil count in M2 (1,088 vs. 1,052) |
|
King Coil Count: 1,052 |
King Coil Count: 1,088 |
|
| Edge Support |
High-Density Encased Perimeter Support (reinforced edge support for durability) |
High-Density Encased Perimeter Support (same reinforced edge support) |
Same edge support material in both mattresses |
| Backing Layer |
True-Stretch™ Cotton Backing (helps with durability and support) |
True-Stretch™ Cotton Backing (same) |
Same backing material in both mattresses |
That was a bit of a challenge, but it is pretty close. As you can see there are very minute differences between the two. * The Aireloom M2 (King) has a slightly higher support coil count (1,088 vs. 1,052), which could provide marginally better overall support.
- The micro coil count is the same in both mattresses (4,800), ensuring that both provide a similar level of pressure relief and contouring in the comfort layers.
- The coil count difference is minimal overall, with both mattresses offering a similar total coil count and overall feel.
- Materials are identical across both models in terms of quilting, comfort layers, latex, and edge support.
I don’t think there’s much of a comparison between the Aireloom and TempurPedic mattresses. The Aireloom is made with much higher-quality materials and construction, especially when you consider its hybrid design with layers of latex, micro coils, and high-density foams. In contrast, while TempurPedic mattresses have a loyal following, I’ve never found them to offer the same level of support and durability that you get with the Aireloom.
Personally, I’ve “showroom” tested both over the years, and my own bias comes from my long history with TempurPedic. I first bought a TempurPedic neck pillow in 1993, and at the time, it felt like the ultimate in luxury and innovation with its NASA-inspired foam. But over the years, I’ve come to realize that while I still love the pillows, I don’t like the mattresses. Despite all their efforts to improve heat retention and prevent that “sinking into quicksand” feeling, I always feel like I’m getting stuck and overheated.
On the other hand, the Aireloom offers a much more balanced and breathable feel. The materials used—like the copper-infused latex, micro coils, and organic cotton—are designed to provide superior comfort and durability without that sinking, hot feeling. However, it’s worth noting that copper-infused foams should be purchased with some caution, as copper has been known to draw moisture from the foam, which can cause it to degrade faster. This is a consideration with any mattress that uses mineral or gel infusions like copper. If you’re looking for a mattress that will last, offers a better overall experience, and is made with premium materials, the Aireloom is a clear step up in quality compared to TempurPedic.
If you are truly interested in a tempurpedic viscoelastic memory foam mattress, I would look at Tempflow. While a lesser known name, it was developed by a chiropractor, who looked to capitalize on the pressure relief and contouring that VE foam could provide, but creating a system to expel the heat retained by the VE foam, and match the “old school” tempurpedics when the foam was that more durable higher density, and make it a more comfortable sleep experience.
Much like a latex mattress, a ve memory foam mattress feels and acts different from a tradition foam, innerspring or hybrid mattress. So it does come down to a matter of personal taste.
On the other hand, I have one other bias when it comes to mattress design. The perimeter foam encased edge support around the coil design. Rather than go in to detail, this video highlights the pro’s and con’s of the various edge supports. Keep in mind that some mattresses use this edge support, but only partially as part of the design, deeper in the mattress and not as edge support like sitting in a chair on the edge of the mattress.
The pricing. That is a tough call. Briefly, I narrowed down my two choices a couple of years ago to a 14k Shifman mattress and a 1400 Brooklyn Bedding BiB mattress. Both were budgeted for, so price was not the issue at the time. What became clear to me was my frugal and logical side. What if the 14k mattress after 6 months was a disappointment, that was not in the budget. What if the 1400 mattress only lasted 2 years, but was comfortable for the entire time? My logic was, I could rebuy the 1400 mattress 10 times over the next 20 years, and by that time I would be in my 80’s and my super firm mattress preferences would likely change by then anyway. I figured, the BiB mattress were intriguing to me, since I never owned one, and if it did not work, what is the most I stood to lose. Well, bed in a box is not a bad word. We are two years in, the mattress is still perfect, comfortable and my wife and I literally can not wait to get home to the bed after a long day at work, or after being on vacation at a 4 or 5 star hotel. No comparison, not even close. There ARE BiB’s out there that stand toe to toe with some of the best traditional mattresses out there, so I would not dismiss them. Would I still like that Shifman, hell yeah, tried it again at the trade show back in july. My wife and I looked at each other while laying on it and said, we could do this, and then proceeded to say, you not doing it, our bed is comfortable and you are not buying this, just to test a 14k mattress.
Anyway, I will digress. If you have found something that you really love, and it comes with a generous trial and warranty, and it is within your budget, then go for it. You just need to understand what those folks who highlighted in the reviews about longevity. That definitely is a consideration.
If it is any consolation, the DLX premier hybrid, that I purchase for a relative, had a similar feel to the Aireloom, and durability is not an issue with that mattress for less than half the price. I just thought I would throw that at there.
Ultimately, it’s all about personal preference, but I believe the Aireloom is the better choice if you’re seeking something that feels luxurious, supportive, and made with quality materials. It definitely takes the upper spot when it comes to a luxuriously looking mattress.
I know there is a lot to absorb, but hopefully there will be something positive you can take away from this.
All the best,
Maverick
i prefer a medium firmness. some that i have liked: