Lucid 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Review

The Lucid 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress combines all the support and body-contouring comfort of a memory foam mattress with the light, soft, airiness of a gel mattress.

Between a unique cover made of a Tencel blend and a gel-infused middle layer of memory foam, the engineers and designers at Lucid have solved the age-old problem of “sleeping hot” on a memory foam mattress by coming at the issue from two angles.

This review will examine the high levels of support that the 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress offers, as well as what other innovative aspects of the mattress will work together to give you the best night’s sleep of your life.

Lucid 10-Inch Memory Foam Mattress Overview

Brand background

Lucid is a relatively new player when it comes to the “bed-in-a-box” market, having only been in business since 2016. But they’ve started strong, immediately cementing themselves as a worthy option when it comes to affordable yet amazingly comfortable mattresses that are delivered to your door.

The vast majority of customer service interactions that customers have had with the company have been positive, and Lucid offers a 30-night sleep trial for anyone who purchases one of their mattress in addition to a 10-year limited warranty.

 

Design/Construction

The Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress is most frequently purchased in a thickness of 10 inches, so that is the version of the mattress that we’ll be reviewing today. It can, however be purchased in 5-inch, 6-inch, or 8-inch increments as well.

You can find the mattress in as many as nine different sizes, from Twin all the way up to California King and with every imaginable size in between. It also boasts the flexibility to fit with virtually any style bed frame, including adjustable bases.

Cover

The cover of the Lucid 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress is made up of a Tencel blend.

Tencel is comprised of lyocell and modal fibers, which are derived from sustainably-sourced and natural raw wood. It’s an alternative to cotton, and allows for a breathable and soft cover that creates the experience of relaxing on a layer of air.

This adds a unique twist to the mattress that sets it apart from competitors. Instead of a standard cotton top or a different material that might retain heat, Lucid has thought outside the box to enhance their best-selling bed-in-a-box.

 

Comfort Layers

Underneath the cover, there are two main layers inside the Lucid 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress: one is focused primarily on comfort while the other provides necessary support.

First, you’ll notice the full 2.5 inches of contouring gel memory foam, designed to — you guessed it — contour to the curves of your body and allow you to get your best night’s sleep.

The gel-infused foam creates a sense of snugness against your body so that there shouldn’t be any concern about feeling like you’re lying on top of the mattress; the mattress is, in essence, embracing your body as it conforms to you perfectly.

Support Layers

Below the 2.5 inches of gel-infused memory foam is where we’ll find 7.5 inches of supportive base foam that is dense enough to support sleepers of all sizes and contribute to proper spinal alignment. Plus, if you prefer to sleep on your back, the supportive foam will provide adequate support.

The base foam supports the little amount of give that the 2.5-inch layer of gel-infused memory foam offers, so you won’t need to worry about the product sagging or have any concern about your mattress having too much sink to it.

The edge test performed well, too, meaning that if you sit on the edge of the bed (or are pushed there by a tossing-and-turning partner or a child that jumps into bed with you), the integrity of the mattress remains true.

Our Test and Reviews

Firmness

On a scale of 1 to 10, we gave this mattress a 7 when it comes to firmness. While Lucid offers mattresses that would be even higher on that scale, the 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam offering is certainly closer to “firm” than “plush” while still providing enough balance to sit comfortably in the middle of the scale.

Sleep Hot

Between the mattress cover that is made out of a Tencel blend and the gel-infused layer of memory foam, ths bed combats many of the concerns of sleeping hot that often surround typical memory foam beds. This bed gets an 8 out of 10 when it comes to fighting a hot night’s sleep.

Lucid recognized that sleeping hot was a primary concern for folks who otherwise enjoy the firm comfort that memory foam mattresses offer, and offered dual solutions to the problem.

Motion Transfer

Most memory foam mattresses perform fairly well when it comes to motion transfer. Perhaps due to the softer top of the mattress, you should temper expectations just a little bit when it comes to motion transfer in the Lucid 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress.

Overall, it’s a 7 out of 10 on the motion transfer scale — still very good, but depending on just how restless your bedmate is, you may feel slight movement as they toss and turn.

Is the 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress right for you?

• If memory foam is the direction that you want to go to find support and overall comfort in your mattress but you’re worried about sleeping hot, then you’ll love the Tencel blend cover and 2.5 inches of gel-infused memory foam that will work to keep you cool at night.
• Looking for a firm option with minimal give but just enough plush to allow the mattress to conform to your body? This model fits that bill.
• If you love memory foam but don’t want to break the bank and love the convenience of your next mattress being delivered to your door, then look no further.

Final Thoughts

The Lucid 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress is a top-of-the-line choice when it comes to a firm, yet breathable, memory foam mattress at a reasonable cost.

Remember, the light, airy cover that is built with a Tencel blend works with the gel-infused middle layer of memory foam to keep you cool, and the bottom 7.5 inches of more dense foam will support you entirely throughout the night.

And, at an affordable price — amazingly, you can grab any size for under $400 — you’ll enjoy a 30-night sleep trail and a 10-year limited warranty. Plus, the mattress will be packaged efficiently and show up right to your door, so you won’t need to worry about setting foot in a brick-and-mortar store at any point in the process — and there’s free shipping, to boot.

If a firm, memory foam-based mattress with that won’t sleep hot is in the cards for you, then you must consider the Lucid 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress.