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Avocado vs Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle comes out ahead overall.
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Best Avocado
Avocado GreenA firm, natural latex bed that suits back and stomach sleepersSuits you if
- You sleep mostly on your back or stomach and like a firm feel
- You run hot at night or move around a lot in your sleep
- You want a bed made from organic, natural materials
Best Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle OriginalComfortable, affordable foam bed for couples and lighter back sleepersSuits you if
- You share a bed with a restless partner or pet
- You sleep mostly on your back and are light to average weight
- You want a comfortable foam bed on a budget, or one for a guest room
The short version
Tuft & Needle is the stronger brand for mattresses right now. The best single model of the two is the Tuft & Needle Original, which suits you if you share a bed with a restless partner or pet.
We researched 15 expert reviews, analyzed 80,875 owner ratings and comments across 14 sources for every Avocado and Tuft & Needle model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
See the evidence
Brand scoreboardAverage score 73 vs 81 · reliability 89 vs 86
| Avocado | Tuft & Needle | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 73 | 81 |
| Experts | 84 | 75 |
| Owners | 55 | 84 |
| Reliability | 89 | 86 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Avocado Green | Tuft & Needle Original |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Avocado or Tuft & Needle?
Tuft & Needle, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 73 for Avocado vs 81 for Tuft & Needle.Which brand is more reliable, Avocado or Tuft & Needle?
Neither stands out. Their models have a similar record.
Based on: Average reliability 89 vs 86.What is the best Avocado mattress?
The Avocado Green. It suits you if you sleep mostly on your back or stomach and like a firm feel.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Avocado models (73).What is the best Tuft & Needle mattress?
The Tuft & Needle Original. It suits you if you share a bed with a restless partner or pet.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Tuft & Needle models (81).