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DreamCloud vs Tuft & Needle

Tuft & Needle comes out ahead overall.

DreamCloudDreamCloud Classic

DreamCloud

77

Best model: DreamCloud Classic

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Tuft & NeedleTuft & Needle Original

Tuft & Needle

81

Best model: Tuft & Needle Original

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The verdict in 10 seconds

The Tuft & Needle Original at work: a king mattress made up for two

Best DreamCloud

DreamCloud ClassicDreamCloud ClassicA supportive, good-value hybrid, but its firmness feel is debated

Suits you if

  • You sleep on your back and want steady, even support
  • You like sitting or sleeping near the edge of the bed
  • You want a long trial period to decide at home

Best Tuft & Needle

Tuft & Needle OriginalTuft & Needle OriginalComfortable, affordable foam bed for couples and lighter back sleepers

Suits 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 68,990 owner ratings and comments across 15 sources for every DreamCloud 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 77 vs 81 · reliability 82 vs 86
DreamCloudTuft & Needle
Product Review score7781
Experts7975
Owners7384
Reliability8286
Models scored11
Most reliable modelDreamCloud ClassicTuft & Needle Original

Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.

Quick answers

Which is better, DreamCloud or Tuft & Needle?

Tuft & Needle, on balance. Its models do better overall.

Based on: Average Product Review score 77 for DreamCloud vs 81 for Tuft & Needle.

Which brand is more reliable, DreamCloud or Tuft & Needle?

Tuft & Needle. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Average reliability 82 vs 86.

What is the best DreamCloud mattress?

The DreamCloud Classic. It suits you if you sleep on your back and want steady, even support.

Based on: Highest Product Review score among DreamCloud models (77).

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).