| Literal comfort construction | 1.5 inches of ventilated 4-lb gel memory foam + 3 inches of ultra-premium 5-lb memory foam + a 2-inch firmness-specific transition layer over high-density support foam | Graphite-and-gel T&N Adaptive foam + separate Gel Memory Foam + Support Foam + Base Foam; Tuft & Needle does not publish individual layer depths or densities | Contour5 gives you 4.5 inches of density-specified memory foam before the transition layer. The heavier five-pound core is the literal premium material: it creates a slower, deeper cradle and gives spec-focused shoppers clearer durability and pressure-relief information. Mint II combines a faster Adaptive-foam surface with memory foam underneath, so you receive contour without as much of the held-in-place sensation. That quicker response is a benefit, not a lesser substitute, for combination sleepers. |
|---|
| Cooling system | CoolVent cover + center-third Lumbar Zone phase-change matrix + gel-infused 4-lb memory foam with airflow channels | Cooling Cover + open-cell Adaptive foam with heat-conducting graphite and cooling gel + separate Gel Memory Foam | Contour5 places phase-change material beneath the lower back and cuts airflow channels through dense gel foam, giving a hot sleeper the more elaborate cooling plan. Mint II uses graphite, gel, and breathable open-cell foam across the surface. Tuft & Needle's up-to-five-degrees-cooler statement compares this system with standard memory foam of similar density; it is a manufacturer comparison, not a five-degree promise for every bedroom. Mint II remains a credible cooling value when you do not need Contour5's phase-change layer. |
|---|
| Feel and firmness choice | Medium 5-7/10 or Firm 8/10; classic slow-moving memory-foam contour | One Medium Firm feel; Adaptive foam is designed to recover faster than standard memory foam | Contour5 is the clearer fit when you want a true Firm surface or deliberately choose a dense body-hugging feel. Its Medium gives side and combination sleepers more contour, while Firm keeps back and stomach sleepers more lifted. Mint II works best when one balanced Medium Firm feel already matches you and you want to turn without fighting a deep foam impression. Paying more for Contour5 only makes sense if you will use its firmness choice or slower contour. |
|---|
| Pressure relief and movement | Deep five-pound memory-foam core conforms slowly and absorbs partner movement; transition foam is calibrated to the selected firmness | Responsive Adaptive foam spreads pressure above slower Gel Memory Foam; Support Foam keeps the body lifted over the base | Contour5 favors deep contour and minimal motion transfer, a strong match for a light sleeper sharing the bed or someone who enjoys a substantial memory-foam hug. Mint II uses two different response speeds: Adaptive foam rebounds as you move while the gel memory foam beneath adds cushioning. Side and combination sleepers who want pressure relief without feeling stuck have a strong reason to choose the less expensive Mint II. |
|---|
| Height, support, and edge behavior | 12.5 inches; 2-inch transition layer and high-density foam base; no coil or reinforced perimeter listed | 13.5 inches; Support Foam and Base Foam; no coil or reinforced perimeter listed | Mint II is one inch taller, but height alone does not make it the more substantial mattress because Contour5 publishes much denser comfort materials. Both use foam support cores, so neither should be bought for a spring-reinforced edge. Frequent edge sitters should judge the perimeter during the home trial; shoppers who prioritize edge pushback or maximum airflow may be better served by a hybrid comparison. |
|---|
| Current Queen price and value | $2,592 promotional price checked September 16; $3,049 regular price | $999 current direct price | Mint II saves $1,593 today and still includes a cooling cover, graphite-and-gel Adaptive foam, a separate gel-memory-foam layer, and a direct home trial. Contour5 earns its premium through measurable material differences: four-pound and five-pound foam densities, 4.5 inches of named memory foam, phase-change lumbar cooling, and two firmnesses. Choose Contour5 for those features; choose Mint II confidently when responsive Medium Firm comfort and price matter more than maximum foam density. |
|---|
| Buy-with-confidence terms | Saatva direct: 365-night comfort trial; no mandatory minimum; $99 return or exchange processing fee; limited lifetime warranty | Tuft & Needle direct: 100-night sleep trial; eligible return receives a full refund and T&N covers a needed pickup; 10-year limited warranty | Both shopping buttons open the exact manufacturers, so each brand's direct terms apply. Saatva gives you 265 more nights and lifetime defect coverage, which is meaningful when you are committing $2,592 to an unfamiliar foam feel, though a return costs $99. Tuft & Needle provides more than three months to test Mint II and does not list a return fee for an eligible direct mattress return. Both provide a real path to correct a comfort mismatch. |
|---|
| Material and certification scope | Fiberglass-free construction; CertiPUR-US certified foams; GREENGUARD Gold certified mattress; botanical antimicrobial cover treatment | Fiberglass-free construction; CertiPUR-US certified foams; GREENGUARD Gold certified mattress | Both publish fiberglass-free construction and the same two core certification programs, so certification is not a reason to pay the $1,593 premium. Contour5 adds a botanical antimicrobial treatment, while the central buying difference remains foam density, cooling technology, firmness choice, trial length, and price. |
|---|
