Expert Review

Expert Review by Jed

The Beautyrest Black Katarina Plush Pillow Top may be the entry-level model in the plush pillow top category, but with a large amount of memory foam, it is also one of the best values in the line. With a Comfort Scale rating of 8, the Katarina Plush Pillow Top provides a very soft feel, perfect if you enjoy a bed that envelops your body while maintaining good support.

The Katarina features Surface Cool Plus Fiber in the quilt that uses Tencel to help regulate body temperature. Next, a layer of Comfort Foam provides initial softness and body contouring. After that, a generous 2-inch layer of AirCool Gel Memory Foam provides great pressure relief to help reduce tossing and turning, promote good blood circulation, and encourage deep REM sleep. The open-cell design of AirCool Gel Memory Foam responds quickly to help avoid the quicksand feeling that traditional memory foam suffers from. It's also great for couples because it dampens motion transfer when movement occurs. Micro Diamond Memory Foam offers many of the same benefits, but includes diamond particles that act as a conductor to help draw body heat away from the sleeping surface. The back support system is the top-of-the-line 850 Series Beautyrest Variformed Advanced Pocketed Coil System, an individually pocketed coil system that uses 3-piece coils to not only contour to the curves of your body, but also provide deep-down support. The 360-degree foam encased edge allows you to sleep anywhere on the mattress without noticing a big difference in comfort or support, so you don't feel as if you will roll off the edge when sleeping there.

Overall, the Beautyrest Black Katarina Plush Pillow Top is a great choice if you're looking for a high-end luxury mattress with a soft feel. Its top-of-the-line coil system and high amount of premium foams make this an excellent value for side and back sleepers.