Puffy Cloud vs Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
| Feature | Puffy Cloud | Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II |
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| Overview | ||
Type | Foam | Memory Foam |
Firmness Published feel or standardized wording | Medium-Firm | Firm |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $1,049 | $699 |
Trial Period Terms from the linked seller | ✓ 365 nights at Puffy; 30-night minimum; free returns | ✓ 100 nights at Tuft & Needle; full refund; free return pickup |
Warranty | Limited lifetime | 10 years |
| Performance Ratings | ||
Cooling Hot sleepers | Good | Good |
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers | Excellent | Good |
Pressure Relief Shoulder and hip cushioning | Good | Good |
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge | Fair | Average |
Durability Long-term performance | Good | Good |
| Compatibility & Features | ||
Adjustable Base Head/foot elevation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Split King Support Two Twin XL per couple | ✓ Yes | — |
Financing | Affirm | Shop Pay Installments |
| Materials & Certification Scope | ||
Listed certifications / claims Check model and material scope |
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Certificate limitations Not an odor or safety guarantee | Confirm the certificate for the exact model and covered materials. A material certificate does not certify every part of a mattress or guarantee no odor. | Confirm the certificate for the exact model and covered materials. A material certificate does not certify every part of a mattress or guarantee no odor. |
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| Actions | Full ReviewCheck price at Tuft & Needle → Buy with confidence 100-night direct-purchase comfort trial at Tuft & Needle | |
Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II over the Puffy Cloud. It scores higher in edge support, price-to-value while costing $350 less for Queen ($699 vs $1,049). The Puffy Cloud is the better choice only if you want more time to decide (365 nights vs 100 nights at the linked sellers).
Puffy Cloud vs Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: What Actually Differs
The Puffy Cloud is a foam build, while the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II is a memory foam — that construction difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II stands 12" tall versus 10" for the Puffy Cloud — a 2.0" gap that matters if you need deep-pocket sheets or are pairing with an adjustable base. The Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II is the firmer of the two at 8/10 (firm), and the Puffy Cloud sits at 6.5/10 (medium-firm) — a meaningful enough gap that sleeper position and weight should drive the choice. The single largest performance gap is in motion isolation: the Puffy Cloud rates noticeably higher than the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II, which is the deciding factor if that dimension is high on your list. On a Queen, the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II runs $699 versus $1,049 for the Puffy Cloud — roughly $350 (33%) less, which is enough to factor into the decision unless the pricier model wins clearly on the specs you care about. The linked-seller trial periods aren't symmetrical either: the Puffy Cloud is listed with 365 nights at Puffy; 30-night minimum; free returns, versus 100 nights at Tuft & Needle; full refund; free return pickup for the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II.
Which Is Better For Your Sleep Style?
Both rate the same for pressure relief — choose on firmness instead (side sleepers usually prefer the softer of the two: Puffy Cloud at 6.5/10).
Medium-Firm includes the option closest to a balanced medium feel for back sleepers (vs Firm).
Firm includes the firmer published option (vs Medium-Firm), which may better suit shoppers who prefer more surface support.
Cooling rated the same on both — neither has a heat-management edge in our spec data.
stronger perimeter / edge support — the two specs heavier sleepers should weigh most.
Medium-Firm includes the softer published option (vs Firm), which can make contouring easier for lighter sleepers.
Higher motion-isolation rating, which means less disturbance when a partner moves or gets out of bed.
Price Comparison (Queen)
| Mattress | Regular price | Current | Sale? |
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| Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II | Same as current | $699 | Listed price |
| Puffy Cloud | $2,399 | $1,049 | Save $1,350 |
The Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II is the lower-priced choice at $699. The Puffy Cloud costs $350 more — 50% above the lower current price. Weigh that premium against the literal differences above and the benefits you expect to notice. Only the Puffy Cloud is on sale right now.
Puffy Cloud
Strengths
- ✓The 2-inch gel-infused memory-foam layer gives closer contouring than a springier hybrid surface
- ✓The all-foam support stack is the clearest Puffy choice for shoppers prioritizing low partner-motion transfer
- ✓The 10-inch profile and medium-firm feel are simpler than Puffy's taller, plusher hybrid models
- ✓Best fit when you want Puffy's lowest-priced mattress and do not need coil bounce or stronger perimeter structure
Considerations
- —Without a coil core, Cloud has less through-mattress airflow, bounce, and perimeter structure than Puffy Lux
- —The single medium-firm feel offers less surface cushioning than Puffy's medium-plush and ultra-plush hybrids
- —Cooling and motion guidance comes from the published materials and construction; SleepRanked has not independently temperature- or motion-tested this mattress
Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II
Strengths
- ✓Firm feel aimed at back and stomach sleepers
- ✓Cooling cover plus graphite-and-gel Adaptive foam
- ✓Six standard sizes from Twin through California King
- ✓Fiberglass-free and CertiPUR-US certified
Considerations
- —Firm feel may be less cushioned for some side sleepers
- —All-foam edge support is less reinforced than the hybrid models
- —Shipping fees apply to Hawaii and Alaska
Who Should Buy Which?
The Puffy Cloud is the better fit when:
- →You share the bed or wake easily when your partner moves.
- →You want more time under the linked seller's trial or comfort policy.
- →You prefer a softer, more cushioned feel.
The Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II is the better fit when:
- →You sit or sleep near the edge and want the stronger perimeter rating.
- →You want the lower current Queen price and do not need the other model's added features.
- →You prefer firmer surface support.