Boring Mattress Co is a Tempe, Arizona bed-in-box brand. It sells two 10-inch medium-firm mattresses: the Boring AF All-Foam (about 7 out of 10 firmness) and the Boring Hybrid (6 out of 10). Prices run $399 to $999, with a 365-night trial and a 10-year warranty. Its site says the two co-founders left Tuft & Needle by 2021 and aren't affiliated with it. It's best if you want a simple value bed. It isn't for you if you want many firmness choices or luxury features.
Boring AF All-Foam
Boring AF All-Foam, product photo
FirmnessMedium-FirmAbout 7/10
Mattress TypeAll-foam10 inches tall
Queen $$699$1,295
Coil CountNo coils (all-foam)Foam core, no coil system
Key Strengths
Value shoppers who want a simple medium-firm bed-in-box
Back and combination sleepers
Hot sleepers who pick the Hybrid
Buyers who want a long 365-night trial and free shipping
Good to Know
Shoppers who want multiple firmness options
Buyers who want luxury features or zoned support
Shoppers who want in-store options beyond the Tempe showroom
Best for value shoppers who want a simple medium-firm bed-in-box with a long 365-night trial, free contiguous-US shipping, CertiPUR foams, and a fiberglass-free fire barrier. Good fit for back and combination sleepers and hot sleepers who pick the Hybrid. Less ideal for shoppers wanting multiple firmnesses, luxury features, zoned support, or in-store availability beyond the Tempe, Arizona showroom.
Outside review scores
Review sites checked: NapLab. Their scores: NapLab 8.72/10. Model they tested: Boring AF All-Foam, Medium-Firm, 10 in. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.
Boring Mattress Co is a Tempe, Arizona bed-in-box brand selling two 10-inch medium-firm mattresses: the Boring AF All-Foam (about 7/10 firmness) and the Boring Hybrid (6/10). its site states "The two co-founders of Boring Mattress Co. left Tuft & Needle by 2021" and are unaffiliated with Tuft & Needle. Prices run $399-$999 with a 365-night trial and 10-year warranty.
365 nights
Trial
10-year limited
Warranty
8.72/10
NapLab score
When Boring Mattress Co makes sense
Value shoppers who want a simple medium-firm bed-in-box
Back and combination sleepers
Hot sleepers who pick the Hybrid
Buyers who want a long 365-night trial and free shipping
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
Shoppers who want multiple firmness options
Buyers who want luxury features or zoned support
Shoppers who want in-store options beyond the Tempe showroom
Sleepers over about 250 lbs who want the All-Foam
Review site scores
How the big review sites score Boring Mattress Co
Each site's own score and the exact bed it tested, side by side.
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Publication
Reported Score
Configuration Tested
NapLab
8.72/10
All-Foam
Main configuration: Boring AF All-Foam, Medium-Firm, 10 in. Read each row's testing scope before comparing scores. Each outlet uses its own method, so we don't combine these scores into one rating.
Reading the scores
Why we don't average the scores
Use the dates and sources shown with each result. Prices, models and policies can change.
Chapter 02
Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you
Why this matters to you: Feel names are the brand's words, not measurements. Use them to shortlist two or three beds, then let your body decide.
Back sleepers: either model works; the Hybrid adds coil lift. Side sleepers under about 230 lbs: both cushion adequately, with the Hybrid preferred for pressure relief at hips and shoulders. Stomach sleepers: the firmer All-Foam (7/10) supports hips better.
Hot sleepers: choose the Hybrid for coil airflow. Couples: All-Foam isolates motion best; Hybrid responds faster. Sleepers over about 250 lbs: third-party testing cautions the 10-inch All-Foam profile may feel too thin, so consider the Hybrid.
Adjustable-base, platform, and slatted-foundation users: both models are compatible with slats up to 3 inches apart; old spring box-springs and direct floor placement are not recommended.
Firmness finder
Which Boring Mattress Co feel fits you?
Weight chart not yet researched
Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether Boring Mattress Co publishes a fit chart by body weight, so use a trial, where one is offered, to test the bed the way you sleep at home.
Neck: on your side, your nose should line up with the middle of your chest, not tip up or down.
Shoulders: your bottom shoulder should sink in. Tingling or a numb arm means the bed is too firm for you.
Lower back: on your back, slide a flat hand under your waist. A big gap means too firm; no room at all can mean too soft.
Hips: ask someone to look from the side. Hips lower than shoulders means the bed is too soft for you.
Figure 2.1: Four checks to run in a store, lying still in the position you sleep in most. The store test in chapter 11 says how long to lie on each bed.
Chapter 03
Compare the mattresses
Why this matters to you: Models from one brand can differ in feel, height and layers. Match the feel label and height to how you sleep before you compare prices.
Boring Mattress Co lists 2 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.
MODEL 1 - Boring AF All-Foam (10in, Medium-Firm about 7/10): 10-inch all-foam bed with a soft-knit breathable cover, fiberglass-free FR rayon fire barrier, 2 inches of 3-lb copper-gel Energex responsive foam, 1 inch of 2.5-lb transition foam, and a 7-inch 1.8-lb base; steady low-bounce feel with strong motion separation and pressure relief; Twin $399, Twin XL $599, Full $649, Queen $699, King $899, Cal King $899 (listed sold out).
MODEL 2 - Boring AF 10in Medium-Firm: (10 inches tall, medium-firm, about 7/10); it is not a separate construction on boring.co, which lists only the AF All-Foam and the Hybrid.
MODEL 3 - Boring Hybrid (10in, Medium-Firm 6/10, Best Seller): 10-inch hybrid with breathable knit cover, fiberglass-free barrier, 1.5 inches of 3.3-lb copper-gel Energex foam plus 1.5 inches of 2.5-lb transition foam over 6-inch 14.75-gauge individually wrapped coils (560 coils in Queen) with foam perimeter and 1-inch base foam; cushioned top with lift and airflow, suggested for hot sleepers; Twin $599, Twin XL $699, Full $774, Queen $799, King $999, Cal King $999 (listed sold out).
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Visual
Model
Build
Profile
Firmness (brand words)
Queen $
Coil Count
Fiberglass
Boring AF All-Foam
5-layer all-foam
10 inches
Medium-Firm
$699
No coils (all-foam)
Fiberglass-free FR rayon fire barrier
Boring Hybrid (Best Seller)
Foam and coil hybrid
10 inches
Medium-Firm
$799
560 coils in Queen
Fiberglass-free barrier
Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so. Each model's fire barrier, as the law tag or the brand lists it, is in the materials and safety chapter.
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Model
Coil gauge
Coil count
Foam density
Latex
ILD
Model 1 of 2
Boring AF All-Foam: Not yet researched
Boring AF All-Foam
Boring AF All-Foam, product photo
Construction5-layer all-foam
Profile10 inches
FirmnessMedium-Firm
Queen $$699
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Soft-knit breathable cover, fiberglass-free FR rayon fire barrier, 2 in of 3-lb copper-gel Energex responsive foam, 1 in of 2.5-lb transition foam, and a 7-in 1.8-lb base. It has a steady, low-bounce feel with strong motion separation.
Breathable knit cover, fiberglass-free barrier, 1.5 in of 3.3-lb copper-gel Energex foam, 1.5 in of 2.5-lb transition foam, and a 6-in 14.75-gauge wrapped coil unit (560 coils in Queen) with foam perimeter and 1 in of base foam. It has a cushioned top with lift and airflow.
Every Boring Mattress Co mattress, past and present
Why this matters to you:
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Model
Sold
Status
Boring AF All-Foam
Not found
Sold now
Boring Hybrid (Best Seller)
Not found
Sold now
Chapter 04
Prices checked Sept 2026 · recheck before buying
Mattress prices and value
Why this matters to you: A starting price can rise with size, base and delivery. Get the full price for your size in writing before you choose.
PRICES (boring.co, Total Value comparison shown beside each): ALL-FOAM - Twin $399 (value $795), Twin XL $599 ($895), Full $649 ($1,095), Queen $699 ($1,295), King $899 ($1,795), Cal King $899 ($1,795, sold out). HYBRID - Twin $599 ($1,395), Twin XL $699 ($1,595), Full $774 ($1,795), Queen $799 ($1,995), King $999 ($2,595), Cal King $999 ($2,595, sold out).
VALUE: the brand posts a "Fair prices without the games" Total Value figure averaging 3 similar competitor models, updated quarterly; third-party NapLab calls the $699 Queen well under the typical foam average. Accessories (pillows, protectors, topper) sold separately; a 5% email popup discount is advertised. Financing terms: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Boring Mattress Co prices by size
Twin
Not yet researched$399$795
Twin XL
Not yet researched$599$895
Full
Not yet researched$649$1,095
Queen
Not yet researched$699$1,295
King
Not yet researched$899$1,795
Cal King
Not yet researched$899$1,795
White-glove delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are covered in Delivery & Setup.
Prices and sales discounts come from current brand catalogs. Prices may change during holiday promotions.
Are the expensive ones worth it?
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Buy Boring Mattress Co If
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Chapter 05
How well do the mattresses hold up?
Why this matters to you: A mattress is a long buy. Lean on the written warranty and real owner reports to judge how it will last.
Foam densities (3-lb and 3.3-lb comfort layers; 1.8-lb base) are respectable for budget bed-in-box and CertiPUR certified; the Hybrid adds coils plus a foam perimeter for sitting-edge support. Third-party NapLab measured 2.16-inch sink, 3.50-inch sitting sinkage, 0.2-0.3-second foam recovery, and scored edge support 8.7/10. Long-term sag data, indentation thresholds, and lifespan testing: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Backed by a 10-year limited warranty with stated free replacement up to 10 years. Heavier sleepers (over about 250 lbs) may wear the 10-inch All-Foam faster; the Hybrid is the sturdier pick.
What to watch for, and when:
Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches
Company History & Model Evolution
Show the full company history
By 2021Co-founders left Tuft & Needle
The two co-founders of Boring Mattress Co. left Tuft & Needle by 2021
Each milestone comes from the brand's own pages, government and court records, or named news reports, each with the date we checked it. Factory suppliers may update minor parts over time.
What we could confirm, and what the brand doesn't say
The left column is what we checked. Rows marked THE BRAND SAYS only report what the brand says. The right column is what the brand doesn't publish. Use the right column as your list of questions for a store or the brand's chat.
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What we checked
What the brand doesn't publish
THE BRAND SAYS10-year limited warranty
NOT PUBLISHEDNo long-term sag data
THE BRAND SAYS3-lb and 3.3-lb comfort foams
NOT PUBLISHEDNo full warranty document terms
THE BRAND SAYS14.75-gauge coils in Hybrid
NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
Where sources disagree
Chapter 06
Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees
Why this matters to you: Feel is hard to judge in a store or in a week. Know your exit plan and its cost before you pay.
365-Night Sleep Trial from the day the mattress arrives; if unsatisfied the company promises pickup and a full refund. Free shipping and free returns advertised. Minimum keep/break-in period, exchange-instead-of-return option, per-household return limits, and restocking or pickup fees: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Damaged/defective-item process beyond the warranty statement: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Your trial, night by night
Not yet researchedTrial starts when mattress arrives
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
365 nightsLast day to start a return
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return itNone (free returns)Pickup and full refund
Swap itNot yet researchedNot published
Not covered by the trial: Not yet researched
Figure 6.1: The trial in three dates and three prices. Put the last date in your calendar the day the bed arrives.
Check the terms for your seller and order date before buying from Boring Mattress Co.
Chapter 07
Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal
Why this matters to you: Delivery terms decide your first week with the bed. Confirm the date, setup and old-bed removal before you pay.
Free shipping within the contiguous US; mattresses are assembled to order in Arizona and typically ship in 1-2 business days compressed in a 17 x 17 x 45-inch box for all sizes. Weights: All-Foam Twin 40 lbs to King/Cal King 90 lbs; Hybrid Twin 45 lbs to King/Cal King 115 lbs. Setup: unbox, unroll, expand on a platform, slatted foundation (slats 3 inches or less apart), or adjustable base.
White-glove setup and old-mattress removal/haul-away: Not published as of Sept 2026 (returns use pickup for refund). Alaska, Hawaii, and international shipping terms: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Typical wait: 1 to 2 business days
Figure 7.1: What happens between your order and your first night. Clear a path to the bedroom before the team arrives.
Confirm the delivery date, setup and removal terms for your address before ordering.
Chapter 08
Terms checked on the brand's site · recheck before you buy
What do the warranties cover?
Why this matters to you: A warranty is only as good as its terms. Read the written terms and use a supported base, because the wrong frame can end coverage.
10-Year Limited Warranty with free replacement for up to 10 years after purchase, per product pages. Full warranty document terms (covered defects, sag-depth threshold, law-tag requirements, foundation rules, prorating if any, claim steps, shipping costs for claims): Not published as of Sept 2026. Covers US original purchasers; commercial-use coverage: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Covered when the dip is deeper than Not yet researched, measured with nobody on the bed.
Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
Measure from the edge down to the deepest point, then photograph the ruler for your claim.
Figure 8.1: How to measure a sag before you file a warranty claim. Drawing not to scale.
Before you set it up
Which bed bases keep your warranty
Warranty rules
Put the mattress on one of the bases marked OK. The wrong base can void the warranty, even on a new bed.
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Base
OK?
What the rule says
Slatted foundation
Not yet researched
Slats up to 3 inches apart
Old spring box-spring
Not recommended
Not yet researched
Chapter 09
Review counts checked on each site · they change daily
Customer reviews and complaints
Why this matters to you: Star ratings depend on who posts and where. Read the low-star reviews for patterns, not just the average.
On-site rating 4.93 out of 5 from 737 reviews with an "Excellent pressure relief" tagline; individual review text was not extracted. Third-party NapLab scored the All-Foam 8.72/10 overall: cooling 9.0, motion isolation 8.3, response 10, edge support 8.7, pressure relief 8.0, off-gassing 8.1 (strong initial odor, about 7 days), company 9.6. PRAISE: cooling for foam, $699 Queen value, balanced feel, long trial.
COMPLAINTS/CAUTIONS: pressure relief good-not-great, thin 10-inch profile for sleepers over 250 lbs, below-average bounce, Cal King and some accessories listed sold out. BBB/accreditation status: Not published as of Sept 2026.
How we read the reviews
Read each platform on its own: who runs it, its rating scale, how many reviews it has, and the date we checked it.
Reported praise and concerns:
Review sites side by side
What each review site says
BBB status not published
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Platform
Rating
Sample
Platform mark:On-site reviews
4.93 of 5
737
Chapter 10
What are the mattresses made of?
Why this matters to you: Layer names say little without numbers. Ask what is inside your exact model, layer by layer.
ALL-FOAM (5 layers, 10 in): soft-knit breathable polyester-blend cover; 100% FR inherent rayon fiberglass-free fire barrier (OEKO-TEX Standard 100; meets 16 C.F.R. 1632 and 1633); 2-inch 3-lb copper-gel Energex responsive foam (CertiPUR); 1-inch 2.5-lb transition foam (CertiPUR); 7-inch 1.8-lb high-density base foam (CertiPUR).
HYBRID (10 in): stretch-knit polyester-blend cover; same fiberglass-free rayon barrier; 1.5-inch 3.3-lb copper-gel Energex comfort foam (CertiPUR); 1.5-inch 2.5-lb transition foam (CertiPUR); 6-inch foam-encased 14.75-gauge pocketed coil unit, 560 coils in Queen, over 1-inch 1.5-lb base foam (CertiPUR). Designed and assembled to order in Arizona from domestic and imported materials. No latex, no memory-foam branding, no zoned coils published.
What is inside each model
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Model
Top layer
Support
Coils
Cover
Fire barrier
Boring AF All-Foam
2-inch 3-lb copper-gel Energex foam
7-inch 1.8-lb base foam
Not yet researched
Soft-knit breathable polyester-blend
100% FR inherent rayon, fiberglass-free
Boring Hybrid (Best Seller)
1.5-inch 3.3-lb copper-gel Energex foam
6-inch foam-encased 14.75-gauge pocketed coils
560 coils in Queen
Stretch-knit polyester-blend
Same fiberglass-free rayon barrier
Safety labels, and what each one covers
CertiPUR
Foam layers
Our research sheet lists this certification for Boring Mattress Co. We have not yet checked it with the certifier.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Rayon fire barrier
Our research sheet lists this certification for Boring Mattress Co. We have not yet checked it with the certifier.
What these labels do and don't prove
Read your law tag
How to read the law tag in three steps
Why this matters to you:
Law tag guide
How to read a mattress law tag
The three steps
1
Copper-gel Energex foam
2
FR rayon fire barrier, fiberglass-free
3
Foam-encased pocketed coils
Full law tag guide, factory code decoding, and the certificate glossary live on our shared safety page.
How to read this: the law tag, the brand's own statements, and certificates each cover different things. A spec the brand doesn't publish isn't proof it's missing; it just isn't shared.
Chapter 11
Where can you try and buy the mattresses?
Why this matters to you: Where you buy sets the price, the trial and who handles problems. Check the seller's terms, not just the brand's.
Online at boring.co (both mattresses, topper, pillows, protectors, accessories). In person: Boring Showroom in Tempe, Arizona with bookable appointments ("Visit our Tempe store"). No third-party retailers, Amazon listings, or additional stores found.
Contact: call/text (602) 500-4888, hello@boring.co, 9am-5pm MST. Checkout and account pages handle order status.
Showroom Network
Online at boring.co
Not yet researched
Store Access
Tempe, Arizona showroom
Not yet researched
Sales Culture
No third-party retailers
Not yet researched
Inventory & Delivery
Free shipping, compressed box
Not yet researched
How to test a bed in the store
Where Boring Mattress Co sells
A sample to show the mix of store types. Use the brand's store finder for the ones near you.
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Channel
Where
Type
1
Online
Online direct
2
Tempe
Arizona
Showroom
Not yet researched. Checked Not yet researched.
Chapter 12
Boring Mattress Co vs. other mattress brands
Why this matters to you: A fair comparison needs the same facts for both beds. Line up price, trial and warranty for each one.
Vs Tuft & Needle: VERIFIED ex-connection - Boring states its two co-founders left Tuft & Needle by 2021 and are unaffiliated; Boring mirrors the simple two-model value lineup with a longer 365-night trial.
Vs typical bed-in-box rivals (Casper, Leesa, Nectar, Purple): Boring undercuts on price ($699-$799 Queen), discloses foam densities and coil counts, uses fiberglass-free rayon barriers, and offers a longer trial, but gives only two firmness options, one 10-inch profile, and no luxury/cooling-tech tiers. Named competitor models in its Total Value comparison: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Competitor details reflect published prices and specs on the date shown. Mattress brands may update prices and trial terms over time.
Chapter 13
How we research and report
This page is an early draft built from our research sheet for Boring Mattress Co. We read the brand's own pages and public listings, and we do not test mattresses ourselves. Fields marked "Not yet researched" are still being checked.
Sources: (1) official boring.co product pages (foam, hybrid) and homepage disclosures for models, materials, densities, prices, trial, warranty title, shipping, showroom, and the ex-Tuft & Needle statement; (2) retailers: none found - DTC plus Tempe showroom only; (3) independent review: NapLab hands-on test (8.72/10 with category scores).
Founder personal names, founding year, warranty document, fee schedules, and third-party retailer terms were not locatable and are marked as not found rather than assumed. Prices and availability checked as listed on boring.co in Sept 2026.
How we check this page
Stage 01Factory
Who built the bed
Stage 02Test results
Outside test results
Stage 03Safety
Fire safety papers and the law tag
Stage 04Pressure and motion
Outside pressure and motion tests
Stage 05Reviews
Review scores, side by side
Quick Answers
Quick Answers Before You Buy
Safety and materials
Buying and policies
Is Boring Mattress Co connected to Tuft & Needle?
No. Its site says the two co-founders left Tuft & Needle by 2021, and the companies aren't affiliated. The brand doesn't publish the founders' names.
What's the difference between the Boring AF and the Hybrid?
The AF is 10-in all-foam (about 7 out of 10 firmness, low bounce, best motion isolation). The Hybrid adds 6-in pocketed coils (560 in Queen) for lift and airflow, at 6 out of 10 firmness.
How much does a Boring mattress cost?
All-Foam $399-$899; Hybrid $599-$999, with Queen at $699 and $799 respectively.
How long is the trial, and what happens on return?
365 nights from arrival; pickup plus full refund if unsatisfied.
Does it contain fiberglass?
No - both models use a 100% FR inherent rayon fiberglass-free fire barrier.
Where can I try one?
Order at boring.co or visit the Tempe, Arizona showroom by appointment.
Is Boring Mattress Co really connected to Tuft & Needle?
Yes - VERIFIED on boring.co: its two co-founders left Tuft & Needle by 2021; founder names were not published, and the companies are unaffiliated.
What is the difference between the Boring AF and the Hybrid?
The AF is 10-inch all-foam (about 7/10 firmness, low bounce, best motion isolation); the Hybrid adds 6-inch pocketed coils (560 in Queen) for lift and airflow at 6/10 firmness.
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