Serta iComfort Mattress Review

Updated July 5th, 2019

Serta iComfort is the very popular 7-bed gel memory foam mattress brand that first arrived in stores back in 2011. It’s been updated since then and now also includes a sister iComfort Hybrid line of mattresses. Serta iComforts are premium mattresses and represent a big investment in your sleep. We’ve tested each mattress and you can see our results and reviews below.

Serta Mattress Collections

The iComfort mattress line is one of several collections from Serta:

Serta iComfort Hybrid (premium $1,299 to $2,799)
Serta iComfort (premium $1,199 to $2,799)
Serta Hotel (mid-range $569 to $1449)
Perfect Sleeper (mid-range $349 to $1,199)
SleepTrue (value range $499 to $799)

Type of Construction

Serta iComfort mattresses are gel memory, all-foam beds (they have no innersprings.)

Serta iComfort - An Overview

iComfort mattresses are made with gel-memory foam instead of traditional innersprings. Memory foam beds like these have become very popular in the last 10-15 years. iComfort made its mark by infusing gel technology into the memory foam to help control body heat, which was a common complaint in memory foam beds. Today’s iComfort mattresses use TempActiv Gel Memory Foam in every model. The mattress cover feels luxurious and is cool to the touch because it has been infused with cooling technology that works with the layers underneath to control and dissipate heat. There are additional foams included that vary by model.

The Best Serta iComfort Mattresses

We’ve bought, inspected and tested each and every iComfort mattress using our unique pressure mapping system. We combined those results with our analysis of how these features compare to industry standards. We then pressure test petite, average and large body sizes in both the back and side sleeping positions. Then the data is analyzed and compared to all the other mattresses. You can click through to any of the beds listed below and see the detailed test results and expert video reviews.

Mattress Name

Quick Overview

Personal Recommendation

iComfort Blue Max 5000 Elite Luxury Firm

Collection: iComfort
Comfort: Medium
Comfort Scale: 4.5
Material: Memory Foam
Mattress Height: 13.25"
Price: $2,799
Warranty: 10 Years
Guarantee: 120 Days

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iComfort Blue Max 3000 Elite Plush

Collection: iComfort
Comfort: Medium
Comfort Scale: 5.5
Material: Memory Foam
Mattress Height: 13.5"
Price: $2,499
Warranty: 10 Years
Guarantee: 120 Days

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iComfort Blue Max 1000 Cushion Firm

Collection: iComfort
Comfort: Firm
Comfort Scale: 3
Material: Memory Foam
Mattress Height: 12.5"
Price: $1,999
Warranty: 10 Years
Guarantee: 120 Days

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iComfort Blue Max 1000 Plush

Collection: iComfort
Comfort: Medium
Comfort Scale: 5
Material: Memory Foam
Mattress Height: 13"
Price: $1,999
Warranty: 10 Years
Guarantee: 120 Days

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iComfort Blue 300 CT Plush

Collection: iComfort
Comfort: Medium
Comfort Scale: 4
Material: Memory Foam
Mattress Height: 11"
Price: $1,499
Warranty: 10 Years
Guarantee: 120 Days

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iComfort Blue 300 CT Firm

Collection: iComfort
Comfort: Firm
Comfort Scale: 3
Material: Memory Foam
Mattress Height: 11"
Price: $1,499
Warranty: 10 Years
Guarantee: 120 Days

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iComfort Blue 100 CT Gentle Firm

Collection: iComfort
Comfort: Firm
Comfort Scale: 3.5
Material: Memory Foam
Mattress Height: 10"
Price: $1,199
Warranty: 10 Years
Guarantee: 120 Days

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Compare iComfort Blue Max Series Models:

Product Name	Serta iComfort Blue Max 1000 Cushion Firm Mattress	Serta iComfort Blue Max 1000 Plush Mattress	Serta iComfort Blue Max 3000 Elite Plush Mattress	Serta iComfort Blue Max 5000 Elite Luxury Firm Mattress
Queen Price	$1,999.00	$1,999.00	$2,499.00	$2,799.00
Brand	Serta	Serta	Serta	Serta
Mattress Comfort	Firm	Plush	Plush	Firm
Comfort Scale Number	3	5	5.5	4.5
Coil Count	No	No	No	No
Coil Gauge	No	No	No	No
Height	12.5	13	13.5	13.25
Comfort Padding Layers	N/A	N/A	N/A	2" Firm Support Foam Insulator Pad
Warranty	No Flip Non-prorated 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects	No Flip Non-prorated 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects	No Flip Non-prorated 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects	No Flip Non-prorated 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects
Back Support System	No	No	No	No
Quilt Top of Mattress	1'' TempActiv Max Gel Memory Foam 1 1/2'' Deep Reaction Memory Foam 1'' Serta Support Foam 1'' EverCool Fuze Gel Memory Foam 2'' ActivBalance Support Foam	1'' TempActiv Max Gel Memory Foam 3'' EverCool Supreme Memory Foam 2'' ActivBalance Support Foam	1'' TempActiv Max Gel Memory Foam 1 1/2'' EverCool Supreme Memory Foam 2'' EverCool Fuze Gel Memory Foam 2'' ActivBalance Support Foam 1 1/2'' Air Suspension Technology	1'' TempActiv Max Gel Memory Foam 3'' Deep Reaction Memory Foam 2'' ActivBalance Support Foam 1 1/2'' Air Suspension Technology
Edge Support	Ultimate Edge Foam Encasement	Ultimate Edge Foam Encasement	Ultimate Edge Foam Encasement	Ultimate Edge Foam Encasement
Recommended For Side Sleepers Who Weigh	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs
Recommended For Back Sleepers Who Weigh	210-273 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs

Compare iComfort Blue Series Models:

Product Name	Serta iComfort Blue 100 CT Gentle Firm Mattress	Serta iComfort Blue 300 CT Firm Mattress	Serta iComfort Blue 300 CT Plush Mattress
Queen Price	$1,199.00	$1,499.00	$1,499.00
Brand	Serta	Serta	Serta
Mattress Comfort	Firm	Firm	Plush
Comfort Scale Number	3.5	3	4
Height	10	11	11.25
Warranty	No Flip Non-prorated 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects	No Flip Non-prorated 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects	No Flip Non-prorated 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects
Back Support System	Serta Foam Core	Serta Foam Core	Serta Foam Core
Quilt Top of Mattress	TempActiv Max Gel Memory Foam EverCool Fuze Gel Memory Foam	Deep Reaction Max Memory Foam EverCool Fuze Gel Memory Foam Serta Balance Support Foam EverCool Fuze Gel Foam	EverCool Fuze Supreme Memory Foam EverCool Fuze Gel Memory Foam
Edge Support	Ultimate Edge Foam Encasement	Ultimate Edge Foam Encasement	Ultimate Edge Foam Encasement
Recommended For Side Sleepers Who Weigh	134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs
Recommended For Back Sleepers Who Weigh	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 111-135 lbs	210-273 lbs 134-218 lbs 134-135 lbs

PROS	CONS
Generally tested well for all body sizes and sleeping positions Very good support and contouring Premium quality foams and materials Temperature control with TempActiv Gel Memory Foam Minimal motion transfer Trusted brand	Premium pricing above most mattresses No innerspring models, if you a want bouncy bed Break-in period can take weeks Can sleep warm Takes a few days for foam smell to go away

More on Serta iComfort Mattress Features

Cool to the touch Cover	The contemporary and attractive mattress cover is luxuriously soft. And it’s also cool to the touch because Serta has infused it with temperature regulating technology. It works with the TempActiv Gel Memory foam that’s underneath to dissipate heat out and away.
TempActive Gel Memory Foam	There are literally millions of gel beads in the TempActiv foam which act to trap and then help dissipate your body heat. This advanced Gel Memory foam helps keep your sleeping environment cooler, so you sleep better.
EverCool Fuze Gel Memory Foam	Select iComfort models have a layer of EverCool Fuze which is premium breathable memory foam. It is infused with gel to help provide pressure point relief. The material also helps airflow to reduce heat build-up.

Delivery Method

Serta iComfort mattresses are sold in stores and online. They’re pretty heavy mattresses and so they’re delivered by retailer delivery teams. In-home delivery is free, and so is the removal of your old mattress.

More about Serta

Serta is one of America’s oldest, largest and most trusted mattress brands. Serta launched its iconic Perfect Sleeper brand in 1931. Today Serta is the largest mattress brand in the United States. It’s a part of the Serta Simmons Bedding company which operates 36 American factories. They also have a broad international presence.

There are hundreds of mattress brands available in stores and online. But most of them are just marketing and reselling beds produced by others. Serta actually is a manufacturer, designing and producing its own mattresses. They leverage their lengthy experience and large size to drive innovation and bring high quality beds to market.

Serta has sold tens of millions of mattresses while maintaining a high quality track record and level of sales success. And they have many loyal repeat customers. On the internet there are review sites that gather and present what they purport to be ratings. However, they have a limited numbers of reviews and cannot objectively reflect the experience of the millions of satisfied owners. Fake news anyone?

Conclusion

Serta iComfort mattresses are very popular Gel Memory Foam mattresses. Buyers have found them to be comfortable to sleep in, and most importantly, they don’t get as hot as regular memory foam beds.

In our testing, we found the data backs up the reasons why people like these beds. You can see the specific model results up above, but in general the beds did a very good job relieving pressure points and providing proper support. In addition, Serta has used pretty high quality materials in the mattress and it’s put together with quality in an attractive cover.

The iComfort Blue Max 5000 and 3000 tested well in every sleeping situation but they are also the most expensive beds. They do have the extra features to justify the higher prices but you can also find very comfortable iComfort models at lower prices. So the exact model you pick depends on your personal budget and the features and comfort you’re looking for. After you narrow down to your favorite you can select one of these models and be confident you made a safe choice.

About The Author Joe Nashif

A jack of all trades in the mattress industry, Joe is a merchandiser who’s seen the changes in the products and trends for many years. Active in Brazilian Jui Jitsu, along with related injuries, he enjoys resting at home with family, too.