The Puffy Cloud and DreamCloud have more than just an affinity for fluffy shapes in common: these two popular mattresses are top choices for back sleepers seeking supportive comfort. But is the all-foam Puffy Cloud or the hybrid DreamCloud Mattress better for your sleep?
The DreamCloud takes a place in our guide to the best mattresses of 2024, but the Puffy Cloud is a tough competitor. The DreamCloud earns high marks for its versatile feel and full-body support, but the immediate comfort and impressive motion isolation of the Puffy Cloud Mattress shouldn't be overlooked.
In this Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid mattress showdown we'll see how they compare in terms of price and mattress sales, design, comfort, support, and temperature control. We'll also explore which bed suits which sleep style, so let's dive into if the Puffy Cloud or DreamCloud is the better mattress for you.
Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: specs
Our full Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid mattress comparison is below but if you only have time for the basics, here's a quick rundown of how they stack up:
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Puffy Cloud | DreamCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Foam | Hybrid (also foam) |
| Layers: | 4 | 6 |
| Height: | 10" | 12" |
| Firmness: | Medium-firm | Firm |
| Trial: | 101 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty: | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Reg. sale price (queen): | $1,049 | $665 |
Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: price
- Both brands run evergreen sales, but the DreamCloud is more affordable
- Puffy offers a 101-night trial and a lifetime warranty
- DreamCloud offers a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty
There's always a sale at both Puffy and DreamCloud, but overall, the DreamCloud is the cheaper mattress. The up to 50% off DreamCloud sale has been live for most of this year, and it reduces a queen to $665 (was $1,483). We class the DreamCloud as a lower mid-range mattress, and the price is impressive for the quality.
There's typically $1,350 off all sizes of the Puffy Cloud mattress, which is a better than half price sale. Expect to pay around $1,049 for a queen (reduced from $2,399). While this is more expensive than the DreamCloud, the Puffy Cloud still falls into the mid-range price bracket, and it's comparable to other all-foam beds such as the Leesa Original mattress.
DreamCloud offers the better benefits, with a lifetime warranty and a 365-night sleep trial. That's a full year to test out the mattress, so you can sleep on it in every season before making a decision. Puffy does also provide a lifetime warranty, but while the 101-night trial is acceptable, it can't match the DreamCloud testing period.
With evergreen mattress sales at both Puffy and DreamCloud, we rarely see the savings increase around the major holidays. That means if either mattress catches you eye, it's nearly always the right time to shop.
Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: materials & design
- The Puffy Cloud is a 10" all-foam mattress with three foam layers
- The DreamCloud is a 12" hybrid with multiple foam layers and coils
- The DreamCloud is also available as an all-foam mattress
Like all the best memory foam mattresses, the Puffy Cloud Mattress uses multiple layers to create a cushioned yet supportive feel. The cover features knitted cooling yarns with a patented cloud design adding cushioned texture. Beneath this is a "climate fiber layer", crafted from a heat-resistant felted fiber.
It's after this we hit the foams. First up is a two-inch layer of gel-infused memory foam with a body-cradling feel. Next, two inches of pressure relieving foam, followed by six inches of high-density support foam. Finally, a non-slip base cover keeps the bed in place. At 10 inches tall the Puffy Cloud is a suitable mattress thickness for adults, but it's not as deep as some luxurious all-foam mattresses.
The DreamCloud is a hybrid mattress, combining both foam and spring layers. Beneath a cashmere-blend cover sits four layers of foam: a quilted contouring gel foam, a support foam, a responsive gel-infused foam, and a layer of transition foam. Next comes the individually wrapped springs, with thicker coils ar the sides for increased edge support. A final layer of foam adds stability, before an anti-slip base cover to finish.
Measuring 12 inches high, the DreamCloud is the thicker of the two mattresses (although not as thick as it used to be: when we first tested the DreamCloud it stood at 14 inches). The DreamCloud is also available as an all-foam bed. This has a similar build to the hybrid, but with the coils swapped for a thick layer of stability foam.
Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: comfort & support
- The Puffy Cloud is a medium-firm bed best suited for back and side sleepers
- The DreamCloud is a firm bed best suited for back and stomach sleepers
- Both mattresses have average edge support but good motion isolation
The Puffy Cloud Mattress is a medium-firm all-foam bed. We rate it seven out of 10 on the firmness scale (one being soft, 10 being firm), with our Puffy Cloud Mattress review panel finding it particularly comfortable for back sleepers. Side sleepers should also get on well with the Puffy Cloud, but stomach sleepers should opt for a firmer build.
Although both brands might class themselves as "clouds", it's the Puffy that we found delivers immediate plush cushioning. The soft cover and felted fiber layer give way to an adaptive memory foam that's sumptuous from the first touch. But while the initial impression is softness, the firmer foams beneath offer good support. Our testers never felt that they were going to sink through the bed.
In our DreamCloud Mattress review we gave the bed eight out of 10 on the firmness scale — slightly firmer than the 6.5 the brand suggests. We found the firmness to be surprisingly versatile, with our back, stomach, and side sleepers all enjoying some degree of comfort. However, lightweight side sleepers might find it takes a while to break in the bed.
The multiple foam layers provide the DreamCloud with cushioned pressure relief, although it's not the sink in feel of an all-foam bed. The strong coils offer a responsive full-body support, making it one of our favorite mattresses for back pain. DreamCloud has slightly altered the design since our testing period, but we don't expect the feel to have changed significantly.
Both mattresses were both awarded high marks for motion isolation during testing, absorbing movement before it could travel across the bed and disturb your slumbering partner. However, we found the edge support average on both models. That's fine for most, but if you have mobility issues, you might find sloping edges make it hard to get out of bed.
Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: temperature regulation
- The Puffy Cloud features a cooling cover and heat-resistant fiber layer
- The DreamCloud has a moisture-wicking cover and breathable springs
- Both sleep cool but very hot sleepers should opt for a specialist cooling bed
Memory foam mattress can sleep warm, but our testers didn't find this a problem with the Puffy Cloud. The cover is woven with cooling yarn, while a heat-resistant felted fiber layer enhances air circulation. A lack of sink also adds to the cooling prowess, as there isn't the heat trapping 'hug' that can cause softer foam beds to overheat.
The open springs of the DreamCloud provides the mattress with natural breathability, which we expect from all the best hybrid mattresses. There's plenty of room for air to circulate and cool, while the cashmere-blend cover assists in moisture wicking. Our hot sleeping tester fell asleep almost instantly on the DreamCloud, and woke up feeling fresh the next morning.
Although neither bed can quite compare to those in our best cooling mattress guide, we expect most sleepers to stay a comfortable temperature overnight. However, if you're a hot sleeper who experiences night sweats or hot flashes, you might want to opt for a specialist cooling bed.
Puffy Cloud vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: should you buy?
Buy the Puffy Cloud if...
✅ You want an immediate hit of comfort: The soft Cloud cover delivers instant cushioning, with our tester comfortable from the moment they lay on the bed. The DreamCloud, on the other hand, takes some time to break in.
✅ You're a lightweight side sleeper: While the Puffy Cloud Mattress doesn't have the soft sink of other foam beds, the plush upper layer contours to the body for ample pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.
✅ You share a bed: Both mattresses received high marks for motion isolation, but the all-foam Puffy just pips the DreamCloud. Your partner could toss and turn all night long and the dense foams will absorb the movement before it can bother you.
Buy the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress if...
✅ You're on a tighter budget: We rate the DreamCloud as one of the best value for money mattresses, and a queen is several hundred dollars cheaper than the Puffy Cloud. Plus, you get the premium benefits of a lifetime warranty and a 365-night trial.
✅ You sleep on your stomach: The DreamCloud has a versatile feel that can suit a range of sleep styles. If you're a stomach sleeper, the firmer support of the DreamCloud is better than the plush Puffy Cloud.
✅ You prefer a bed with a traditional feel: Multiple foam layers dampen some of the bounce of the DreamCloud, but the hybrid build has a more responsive feel than the all-foam Puffy Cloud.
