WinkBeds vs. Puffy Mattress Comparison

Deciding between an innerspring mattress and an all-foam mattress? The WinkBed and Puffy are great options! Find out which is the best one for you in this comparison review by Mattress Nerd. Make sure to check out what others are saying in our testing methodology. 

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

WinkBed Mattress

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

Score

4.5 / 5

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Product

Puffy Cloud Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

3.4 / 5

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WinkBed vs. Puffy Overview

The WinkBed is an innerspring mattress with a foam pillow top. The Puffy is a relatively simple all-foam mattress with gel-infused comfort layers.

WinkBed is best for…	Puffy is best for…
Hot sleepers	Lightweight and average-weight side sleepers
Combination sleepers	Couples
Back sleepers	Back sleepers

Who Should Choose the WinkBed Mattress?

• Hot sleepers: The WinkBed provides lots of breathability throughout the coil base layer, which prevents heat from building up in the mattress.
• Combination sleepers: This type of sleepers will benefit from the buoyancy and responsiveness of the WinkBed’s springy coils.
• Back sleepers: Those who lay on their back can enjoy full body support and the cushioning comfort of a plush pillow top.

Who Should Choose the Puffy Mattress?

• Lightweight and average-weight side sleepers: These folks should experience just enough sinkage on the Puffy to alleviate strain on their pressure points.
• Couples: Those who sleep with a partner will unlikely be disrupted by motion transfer from one side of the mattress to another, thanks to the three motion-isolating foam layers.
• Back sleepers: When you lie flat on your back, you can benefit from the bed’s balance of cushioning and spinal support.

WinkBed vs. Puffy: Top Similarities 

• Firmness: Both of these mattresses have a medium-firm feel that strikes a balance between support and comfort.
• Temperature: The comfort layers on both mattresses are infused with gel, which absorbs excess body heat and keeps the mattress closer to a neutral temperature.

WinkBed vs. Puffy: Top Differences 

• Feel: The WinkBed closely resembles a traditional innerspring mattress, so it’s going to feel a lot bouncier than the all-foam Puffy. We expect that users will sleep “on” the WinkBed, but sleep “in” the Puffy. 
• Level of cooling: Even though the Puffy mattress features cooling gel in the two top layers, it’s not as breathable as the WinkBed. That means it’s going to retain a bit more of your body heat.
• Motion transfer: As an all-foam mattress, the Puffy isolates motion a lot better than the WinkBed. The spring coils that make up the base layer of the WinkBed absorb motion well, but they also release tension when you change position, which can jostle the mattress.
• Firmness Variety: The WinkBed is available in three different firmness options that cater to different sleeping positions and comfort preferences. We’re focusing on the Luxury Firm model, but you can also choose a Softer or Firmer version. The Puffy mattress is only available in a medium-firm feel.

WinkBed vs. Puffy: Firmness & Feel Differences

Firmness and feel can make or break a mattress so it’s important to consider it, read on to know more. 

What’s the Firmness Of the WinkBed & Puffy Mattresses? 

The WinkBed and Puffy mattresses are both medium-firm. They provide a good balance of support and cushioning comfort. The Puffy feels denser when you press into the mattress, while the WinkBed feels more springy. 

What Do the WinkBed & Puffy Mattresses Feel Like?

The softer WinkBed is best for side sleepers who need their shoulders and hips to sink in more to maintain their alignment and prevent pain in those pressure points. The Puffy has a soft and supportive feel rather than feeling “stuck” in the mattress, it also has a balanced yet responsive foam feel, meaning it’s a good choice for combination sleepers who move around at night. 

What’s It Like to Sleep On the WinkBed & Puffy Mattresses?

The springy feel and breathable construction of the WinkBed are best suited to back sleepers, hot sleepers, and combination sleepers. The Puffy is a relatively simple all-foam mattress with gel-infused comfort layers. It’s a better choice for side sleepers and couples concerned with motion transfer.

The WinkBed vs. Puffy Mattresses By Body Type

WinkBed Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	5	5	4
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	5	5	4
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	4	4	3

Puffy Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	4	3	5
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	3	3	4
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	2	2	3

1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent

Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)

If you’re an average-weight back sleeper, you’ll probably prefer the luxury-firm or firmer WinkBed. If you’re an average-weight stomach sleeper, you’ll probably prefer the firmer or plus WinkBed. In the same way, average-weight side sleepers will appreciate the softer WinkBed that relieves pressure. Average-weight side sleepers will find the medium-firm Puffy to provide pressure relief and a gentle hug around the hips and shoulders. The upper layers of the Puffy will cradle pressure points and conform around the natural curves of the body. 

Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)

Heavyweight side sleepers might need a little extra firmness to prevent sinking too deep, so the luxury-firm WinkBed is a good option. If you’re a heavyweight stomach sleeper, back sleeper, or combination sleeper, the Puffy mattress will likely not be firm enough and cannot provide enough support. 

Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)

Lightweight back sleepers will probably be most comfortable on the luxury firm or firmer WinkBed. And if you’re a lightweight side sleeper, the Puffy should be a good fit for you thanks to the foam layers that provide pressure relief and a gentle hug around their hips and shoulders. 

Differences In Mattress Construction 

The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress, meaning that it is constructed with both coils and foam and measures a total of 13.5”. Meanwhile, the Puffy is an all-foam mattress with three layers dedicated to providing superior pressure relief and a “cloud-like” sleeping experience, it is slightly thinner compared to the WinkBed with only 10” in height.

WinkBed Mattress Materials	Puffy Mattress Materials
TENCEL fabric	Cooling Cloud foam
Euro pillow top	Climate Comfort foam
Pocketed coils and Extra-Edge Support System	Climate Comfort foam
13.5”	10”

Cover

The exterior of the WinkBed is made of TENCEL, which is a performance fabric made from eucalyptus wood fiber designed to keep you cool and dry as you sleep by absorbing moisture.  The Puffy’s cover consists of standard polyester that has some stretch across the surface, a thinner cover that feels cool to the touch. 

Comfort Layers

The WinkBed has a quilted pillow top which makes the WinkBed cushioning and supportive. The top layer of the Puffy is made of two inches of Cooling Cloud foam with gel infusions that are meant to pull heat away from your body and promote airflow, so you don’t get too hot.

Support Layers

The WinkBed’s support layer utilizes a coil system which helps to promote airflow in the mattress, which is one of the benefits of a hybrid mattress compared to traditional memory foam mattresses. The Puffy is designed with six inches of Firm Core foam support layer, which adds structure and durability to the mattress.

WinkBed vs. Puffy Pricing

Size	WinkBed Prices	Puffy Prices
Twin	$1149.00	$1949.00
Twin XL	$1249.00	$2099.00
Full	$1499.00	$2249.00
Queen	$1799.00	$2399.00
King	$1999.00	$2599.00
California King	$2049.00	$2599.00

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WinkBed vs. Puffy Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences

The WinkBed 4.5/5

The WinkBed is a solid mid-range hybrid mattress. With some great features like temperature regulation, strong edge support, and responsive materials. Having a variety of firmnesses to choose from, the WinkBed will work well for a wide variety of sleepers.

The Puffy 3.4/5

The Original Puffy is a three-layer foam mattress made with cooling gel-infused memory foam and motion-isolating base foams. It has a medium-firm feel that blends contouring support with cushioning comfort.

Temperature

The WinkBed mattress incorporates both a breathable construction and temperature-regulating features like gel-infused foam. The coil base layer enables lots of airflow, and the foam pillow top is infused with cooling gel. Puffy aims to keep their mattress cool by adding gel to both the first and second foam layers. Still, our team thinks the WinkBed is the cooler option. If you are a hot sleeper, check out our picks for the best cooling mattresses.

Motion Transfer

In this comparison, the Puffy reduces motion transfer the best, which makes it a better choice for couples or light sleepers who share their bed.

Edge Support 

We didn’t feel like we’d roll off either mattress, but we felt especially well supported on the WinkBed, probably thanks to heavy-duty coils around the perimeter of the mattress.

Pressure Relief 

Even though both of these mattresses are medium to medium firm, the top layers of the Puffy allow for a little more sinkage, which is better for side sleepers. 

Pain Relief 

The firmer WinkBed options are great for those with back pain, especially lower back pain since they keep your hips lifted in alignment with your shoulders. The Puffy mattress is a lot like sleeping on a cloud; however, some sleepers may want more firmness and less fluffiness. For better options, see the best mattresses for back pain.

Durability 

The Puffy is the more durable option, but mattress durability also depends on the frequency of use. Additionally, both mattresses are protected by Lifetime warranties, both of which protect against various manufacturing defects that can crop up with age.

Shipping, Returns, & Warranties 

WinkBed 

The WinkBed brand ships its mattresses for free and offers white glove delivery for $149. Your 120-night trial period begins on the day your new mattress is delivered. As long as you’re the original owner of the mattress, you’re protected by WinkBed’s Lifetime warranty.

Puffy

The Puffy brand offers free shipping of its bed-in-a-box mattresses in the contiguous U.S., but they don’t offer white glove delivery. They give you a 101-night sleep trial to test out their mattress, plus free returns and a full refund after 14 days. After the trial period ends, Puffy’s Lifetime warranty begins and extends through the entire period of original ownership.

More WinkBeds Mattresses

See our WinkBeds Plus mattress review for more.

See our full WinkBeds GravityLux mattress review for more.

See our full WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress review for more.

More Puffy Mattresses

See our Puffy Lux Hybrid mattress review to learn more.

Check out our Puffy Royal Hybrid mattress review to learn more.

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• Puffy vs. Nolah
• Puffy vs. Saatva
• WinkBed vs. Helix
• WinkBeds vs. Casper
• WinkBeds vs. Nectar
• WinkBeds vs. Avocado
• WinkBeds vs. DreamCloud
• WinkBeds vs. Purple
• WinkBeds vs. Saatva

Our Final Take

Overall, we’d recommend either bed to back sleepers, but only the WinkBed to hot sleepers and combination sleepers. On the flip side, we’d only recommend the Puffy to couples and side sleepers (unless you consider the Softer version of the WinkBed mattress). Neither mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers, but the Firmer WinkBed could be a good fit. If budget is important, remember that the WinkBed is a luxury mattress, so you’ll pay less for the Puffy.

WinkBed & Puffy FAQs

Where are WinkBeds manufactured?

WinkBeds mattresses are handmade to order in the USA. WinkBeds has two factories, one in Watertown, Wisconsin, and another in Orlando, Florida. All their materials are American-sourced, and WinkBeds uses CertiPUR-US certified foams in all their mattresses to ensure that their products are high-quality.

Do you need a box spring with WinkBed?

No. But if you wish, you can use a box spring with WinkBed mattresses. WinkBed sells their Adjustable WinkBase 2.0, platform foundation, and heavy-duty bed frame that are designed to support the WinkBed mattresses, but any sturdy bed frame or box spring should work well with your WinkBed.

Does the Puffy mattress need to be flipped?

The Puffy is a single-sided mattress, so it doesn’t need to be flipped top-to-bottom. However, to ensure your mattress wears evenly, rotate it head-to-foot once a month for the first few months and then once every season (every three or four months) for the rest of the mattress’s lifespan.