Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II vs Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II

Name: Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II
Brand: Tuft & Needle
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Tuft & Needle

Original Mattress II

$699

Queen

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Mint Mattress II

$999

Queen

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Feature	Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II	Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II
Overview
Type	Memory Foam	Memory Foam
Firmness Published feel or standardized wording	Firm	Medium-Firm
Queen Price Current / sale price	$699	$999
Trial Period Terms from the linked seller	✓ 100 nights at Tuft & Needle; full refund; free return pickup	✓ 100 nights at Tuft & Needle; full refund; free return pickup
Warranty	10 years	10 years
Performance Ratings
Cooling Hot sleepers	Good	Very good
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers	Good	Good
Pressure Relief Shoulder and hip cushioning	Good	Very good
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge	Average	Average
Durability Long-term performance	Good	Good
Compatibility & Features
Adjustable Base Head/foot elevation	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Split King Support Two Twin XL per couple	—	—
Dual Comfort Zones Different firmness per side	—	—
Smart Features App, sensors, auto-adjust	—	—
Financing	Shop Pay Installments	Shop Pay Installments
Materials & Certification Scope
Listed certifications / claims Check model and material scope	GREENGUARD Goldchemical-emissions program; not organic certification CertiPUR-USpolyurethane foam program; not whole-mattress certification	GREENGUARD Goldchemical-emissions program; not organic certification CertiPUR-USpolyurethane foam program; not whole-mattress certification
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.
Best For
Ideal sleeper profiles	✓Back ✓Stomach ✓Firm ✓Budget	✓Side ✓Combination ✓Hot sleeper ✓Pressure relief
Actions	Full Review Check price at Tuft & Needle → Buy with confidence 100-night direct-purchase comfort trial at Tuft & Needle	Full Review Check price at Tuft & Needle → Buy with confidence 100-night direct-purchase comfort trial at Tuft & Needle

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Our Pick

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Buy Original II for firm, straightforward support and the strongest value. At $699 for Queen, it keeps the same Cooling Cover, Adaptive foam, 100-night direct trial, and 10-year warranty as Mint II. Spend $300 more on Mint II when its added Gel Memory Foam, medium-firm feel, and 1.5 inches of extra height solve a real comfort need—especially for side sleeping, combination sleeping, or anyone who wants more shoulder and hip contouring. Both are easy to recommend; the right choice turns on how much cushioning you want above the support layers.

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T&N Original II vs Mint II: What the $300 Upgrade Adds

Original II and Mint II share Tuft & Needle's Cooling Cover, graphite-and-gel Adaptive foam, Support Foam, and Base Foam. Mint II adds a separate Gel Memory Foam layer, uses more cushioning, changes the feel from Firm to Medium Firm, and grows from 12 to 13.5 inches. That is the literal reason for the $300 Queen price difference: Mint II gives the shoulders and hips more room to settle, while Original II keeps sleepers more lifted at a lower price.

Official T&N Original Mattress II cutaway showing its Cooling Cover, Adaptive foam, Support Foam, and Base Foam — Official Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II cutaway. Its 12-inch build uses a Cooling Cover, T&N Adaptive foam, Support Foam, and Base Foam without a separate memory-foam layer.

Official T&N Mint Mattress II cutaway showing its added Gel Memory Foam layer and taller support stack — Official Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II cutaway. Its 13.5-inch build adds Gel Memory Foam between the Adaptive foam and support layers for more contouring and cushioning.

The material Mint II adds

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: No separate memory-foam layer
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II: Added Gel Memory Foam beneath the Adaptive foam

Why it matters

This is the most meaningful construction difference. Mint II's added memory foam lets the surface conform more closely around the shoulders and hips, which gives side sleepers and shoppers who like a deeper cradle the clearest reason to spend more. Original II feels more direct and lifted because you reach its firmer support system sooner.

Published feel and intended sleepers

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: Firm; made for back and stomach sleepers
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II: Medium Firm; made for all sleeping positions

Why it matters

Original II keeps the midsection higher and suits shoppers who want firm, on-top support. Mint II gives the shoulder and hip zones more room to compress, making it the more forgiving choice for side sleepers and combination sleepers who move between positions.

Shared surface foam and cooling

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: Cooling Cover plus breathable T&N Adaptive foam with graphite and cooling gel
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II: The same named Cooling Cover and graphite-and-gel T&N Adaptive foam

Why it matters

Both models include Tuft & Needle's primary cooling materials. Mint II's premium buys added contouring, not a completely different named cooling system. A shopper who likes Original II's firmer feel does not have to upgrade simply to get the Cooling Cover or Adaptive foam.

Support construction

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: Adaptive foam over Support Foam and Base Foam
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II: Adaptive foam and added Gel Memory Foam over Support Foam and Base Foam

Why it matters

The models use the same basic all-foam support architecture. Mint II inserts more comfort material above it, so the body settles farther before meeting the support layers. Original II reaches firm support sooner and is the stronger fit when less sink is the goal.

Finished height

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: 12 inches
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II: 13.5 inches

Why it matters

Mint II uses the extra 1.5 inches for its deeper comfort and support build. That gives larger bodies and side sleepers more material to compress, but it also raises the finished bed. Original II is easier to step into on a tall foundation and works with a wider range of standard deep-pocket sheets.

Current Queen price

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: $699
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II: $999

Why it matters

The $300 premium is worthwhile when you will use Mint II's extra memory-foam contouring and medium-firm cushion. Original II is the confident value choice when firm support already matches your sleep position; it preserves the shared surface materials and direct purchase protection for less.

What stays the same

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II: All foam; fiberglass-free; direct 100-night trial; 10-year limited warranty
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II: All foam; fiberglass-free; direct 100-night trial; 10-year limited warranty

Why it matters

Mint II's price buys a different feel and more comfort material. It does not buy a longer direct trial or warranty. Both linked direct offers let you evaluate comfort at home for 100 nights, so choose the construction that fits rather than treating the higher price as automatic proof of a better mattress.

Construction detail	Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II	Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II	What it means for you
The material Mint II adds	No separate memory-foam layer	Added Gel Memory Foam beneath the Adaptive foam	This is the most meaningful construction difference. Mint II's added memory foam lets the surface conform more closely around the shoulders and hips, which gives side sleepers and shoppers who like a deeper cradle the clearest reason to spend more. Original II feels more direct and lifted because you reach its firmer support system sooner.
Published feel and intended sleepers	Firm; made for back and stomach sleepers	Medium Firm; made for all sleeping positions	Original II keeps the midsection higher and suits shoppers who want firm, on-top support. Mint II gives the shoulder and hip zones more room to compress, making it the more forgiving choice for side sleepers and combination sleepers who move between positions.
Shared surface foam and cooling	Cooling Cover plus breathable T&N Adaptive foam with graphite and cooling gel	The same named Cooling Cover and graphite-and-gel T&N Adaptive foam	Both models include Tuft & Needle's primary cooling materials. Mint II's premium buys added contouring, not a completely different named cooling system. A shopper who likes Original II's firmer feel does not have to upgrade simply to get the Cooling Cover or Adaptive foam.
Support construction	Adaptive foam over Support Foam and Base Foam	Adaptive foam and added Gel Memory Foam over Support Foam and Base Foam	The models use the same basic all-foam support architecture. Mint II inserts more comfort material above it, so the body settles farther before meeting the support layers. Original II reaches firm support sooner and is the stronger fit when less sink is the goal.
Finished height	12 inches	13.5 inches	Mint II uses the extra 1.5 inches for its deeper comfort and support build. That gives larger bodies and side sleepers more material to compress, but it also raises the finished bed. Original II is easier to step into on a tall foundation and works with a wider range of standard deep-pocket sheets.
Current Queen price	$699	$999	The $300 premium is worthwhile when you will use Mint II's extra memory-foam contouring and medium-firm cushion. Original II is the confident value choice when firm support already matches your sleep position; it preserves the shared surface materials and direct purchase protection for less.
What stays the same	All foam; fiberglass-free; direct 100-night trial; 10-year limited warranty	All foam; fiberglass-free; direct 100-night trial; 10-year limited warranty	Mint II's price buys a different feel and more comfort material. It does not buy a longer direct trial or warranty. Both linked direct offers let you evaluate comfort at home for 100 nights, so choose the construction that fits rather than treating the higher price as automatic proof of a better mattress.

Who benefits from each mattress?

Use the differences above to match the mattress to the way you sleep. Each model has a clear reason to buy. When one costs less, choose it if it already delivers the feel, support, and temperature control you want. Pay more when the added material or feature gives you a benefit you expect to notice every night.

Choose Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II if:

You sleep mainly on your back or stomach and want firm, lifted support with less sink.
You want the Cooling Cover and graphite-and-gel Adaptive foam without paying for an added memory-foam layer.
You would rather keep $300 in your budget because a 12-inch firm all-foam mattress already matches your comfort preference.

Choose Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II if:

You sleep on your side or change positions and want more cushioning around the shoulders and hips.
You prefer a Medium Firm feel and want a separate Gel Memory Foam layer to create a closer, deeper contour.
You want the more substantial 13.5-inch build and will use the added comfort material enough to justify the $300 premium.

Published construction details and claims are from Tuft & Needle's current Original II and Mint II foam-mattress specifications. SleepRanked verified both first-party product pages, official cutaway images, and current Queen prices on September 12, 2026. Tuft & Needle does not publish individual foam-layer thicknesses. Cooling statements are manufacturer comparisons, not independent SleepRanked test results. The 100-night trial and 10-year limited warranty apply to the linked direct offers; another seller's terms replace them when that seller supplies the purchase link.

Price Comparison (Queen)

Mattress	Reference	Current	Sale?
Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II	—	$699	Listed price
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II	—	$999	Listed price

The Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II is the budget choice at $699 — $300 less than the Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress II ($999). That's a 30% gap, which is worth weighing against the spec differences before deciding which delivers better value for your situation.

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