What are the best mattress in a box products in Australia?
A ‘mattress in a box’ is simply a mattress that has been compressed by machinery to fit into a box, making storage and transport much easier. This concept has become incredibly popular in Australia over the past 5 years, leaving one big problem for consumers – an overwhelming amount of choice!
There is no secret as to why the mattress in a box craze has exploded in Australia. They’re affordable, delivery is free, and if you’re not satisfied you can get a full refund! So after testing over 100 products, Bedbuyer gives you our top 10 in 2020. Let’s dive in!
🥇 Best Overall
Sleep Republic Mattress – $1099* (Queen)
Choosing the best overall product from over 100 mattress in a box options was indeed a challenge for our expert review team. Nevertheless, we were very comfortable in awarding the Sleep Republic Mattress as Australia’s Best Mattress in a Box in 2020!
The Sleep Republic Mattress contains premium memory foam, latex, and its signature ‘high definition’ pocket spring system. This strikes a perfect balance of comfort, support, and durability. To see our full review of the Sleep Republic Mattress, click here.
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☁️ Best Comfort
Macoda Mattress – $990* (Queen)
The Macoda Mattress is simply a beautiful mattress to sleep on. Fittingly, our review team awarded it with Australia’s ‘Best Comfort’ mattress in a box in 2020.
The Macoda Mattress uses latex, memory foam, and a bamboo fabric in its comfort layer. This creates a smooth and luxurious sleeping surface which is complimented perfectly with its 5-zone pocket spring system. To see our full review on the Macoda Mattress, click here.
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🛌 Best Back Support
If you’re looking for a mattress that offers outstanding back support, you can’t go past the Eva Mattress. It has a robust spring system, lovely comfort layers, and offers great value. For this reason, our team awarded it Australia’s ‘Best Back Support’ mattress in a box in 2020.
The Eva Mattress excels in the area of spinal support, but is also a great ‘all-rounder’. To see our full review of the Eva Mattress which includes a video review, click here.
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📐 Best Design
Sleeping Duck Mattress – $1449* (Queen)
The Sleeping Duck Mattress has an incredible level of customisation and it’s no surprise that we awarded it with our ‘best design’ award in the mattress in a box category for 2020.
The Sleeping Duck Mattress can initially be ordered in either a medium or firm version. If this doesn’t feel quite right, Sleeping Duck can send additional firmness options (soft, medium, firm, extra firm) within the 100 night trial period. To see our full review which includes a video review, click here.
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🛏 Best Firm Feel
The Noa Mattress is ideal for those who prefer a firmer, more supportive feel to their mattress. As such, we awarded it as Australia’s ‘Best Firm Feel’ mattress in a box in 2020.
Noa’s signature pocket spring system offers excellent support along with a nice level of responsiveness. At $749 (Queen size), the Noa Mattress is also great value. To see our full review on the Noa Mattress, click here.
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🧬 Best Hybrid
Naptime 2.0 Mattress – $809* (Queen)
The Naptime 2.0 Mattress is a true ‘hybrid’ mattress, meaning that it combines premium comfort layers and a quality pocket spring system without a distinguishable pillow top.
Combining the ‘best of both worlds’ with foam and springs produces a beautiful mix of comfort and support. As you would expect, the Naptime 2.0 Mattress was awarded Australia’s ‘Best Hybrid’ mattress in a box in 2020. To see our full review which includes a video review, click here.
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💭 Best Memory Foam
Ergoflex Mattress – $1049.30* (Queen)
If you love the unique feel of memory foam, you can’t go past the Ergoflex Mattress in 2020. As you can see, we awarded it Australia’s ‘Best Memory Foam’ mattress in a box in 2020.
Ergoflex uses a generous layer (9cm) of premium memory foam that provides excellent support and pressure relief. This mattress compares to many far more expensive Tempur mattresses. To see our full review of the Ergoflex Mattress which includes a video review, click here.
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🌿 Recommended
Fern Mattress – $1249* (Queen)
The Fern Mattress is a beautifully comfortable mattress in a box option. It is eco-friendly and is made from 100% natural latex. Not surprisingly, it is free from industrial chemicals and is well certified as non-toxic. To see our full review of the Fern Mattress, click here.
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🌙 Recommended
Emma Mattress – $679.15* (Queen)
The Emma Mattress is an exciting newcomer to the Australian market and holds a number of awards in Europe. It has unique foam construction that is lightweight and amazingly strong and supportive. A very well-priced bed in a box option, definitely worthy of consideration. To see our full review of the Emma Mattress, click here.
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💤 Recommended
Zen Sleep Memory Foam Mattress – $650* (Queen)
The Zen Sleep Memory Foam Mattress offers excellent value and and holds a worthy position in Australia’s best bed in a box collection in 2020. This mattress has a firm and supportive feel, and comes with 2 free pillows and a free mattress protector. To see our full review, click here.
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So there you have it! After testing over 100 mattress in a box products, Australia’s leading independent mattress review site gives you Australia’s Top 10 in 2020! We’d love to hear what you decide on in the comments below. If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact us! We are here to help you find your perfect mattress in a box!
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Thank you for sharing these options!
You’re very welcome Keith! Hope that they help you in your selection. Regards, the Bedbuyer team
Hi very confused about
Which to go for.. like the hybrid and want up get a queen and two singles. I am a side sleeper and have a hip injuy which causes pain. I’m tossing in between Eva and sleep republic .. around same price
Hi Vanessa,
The Sleep Republic is a little softer than the Eva Mattress so may be a better option if you are a side sleeper. I have linked our review of the Sleep Republic Mattress here for you – https://bedbuyer.com.au/sleep-republic-mattress …but let us know if you want to discuss further. The Bedbuyer team
Stuck between the Eva and the Noa mattress…..please help!
From my research the Eva mattress is the only hybrid mattress that seems to have 2 different spring systems: micro-springs and pocket springs, compared to the rest of the market which seems to only have pocket springs. Is the addition of the micro-springs a significant factor?
Contemplating as both seem to be very similar apart from this. I’ve put off ordering a mattress because was unsure but I’ve noticed that the Eva has increased price (I remembered it used to be around $750 + a $150 discount but now is $900 + a $100 discount). Just wondering between the Eva and Noa which one to go for and why the Eva was chosen as the overall best mattress instead?
Hi Grace,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer!
More than happy to help – as you mentioned the Eva Mattress has a layer of microsprings (in addition to the pocket springs). This helps with ventilation and body contouring. Plus it should also help with longevity / durability as it is the foams that will degrade over time, not so much the springs.
We have had the Eva Mattress listed on Bedbuyer for several years, and it did have a recent price increase from $850 (queen) to $900, both with a $100 coupon. There are some occasional special offers, but otherwise the Eva Mattress price hasn’t changed too much.
We found the Eva Mattress to be better built, has better edge support, and better comfort (compared with the Noa). And only for a little extra spend, we found the Eva to be better than the Noa overall. The Noa is still a great buy for the price though. For your reference, the Eva Mattress product page is linked here if you decide to buy – http://bit.ly/EvaMattress
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
Kind regards,
The Bedbuyer team
I’m a very large guy (over 190kgs) looking for a bed in a box to go on am electric adjustable base what can you recommend
Hi Dave, thanks for your enquiry. We thought it was best to send you an email to discuss. Please check your junk mail too if you can’t see it in your inbox. Kind regards, the Bedbuyer team
Same as Dave I’m 160kg what’s a good option pls
Hi Dave, thought it was easier to send you an email to discuss further (Please check junk mail/spam as our email might not be recognised). Kind regards, the Bedbuyer team.
Do any of these companies remove your old mattress
Hi Maxine, none of the mattress in a box companies remove old mattresses (to our knowledge) but Sherman sell a very nice mattress range (not a mattress in a box, but online with 100 night trial). Do you live in a metro area of Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane? Kind regards, the Bedbuyer team
Dear Bedbuyer,
I like the features of the Eva mattress, but worry that it will wear out quicker because it is not double-sided and cannot be flipped over each week. Is there a double-sided mattress, with all of the Eva’s features, that comes in a box?
Thanks,
Scott
Hi Scott,
We have tested over 1500 mattresses and the vast majority only have a comfort layer on one side, meaning that there are very few mattresses these days that can be ‘flipped over’. So in answer to your question, there is not a mattress in a box (we have tested over 100) that is double sided unfortunately. The Eva Mattress has a 12 year warranty and should last many years.
Here is their shop page for your reference: http://bit.ly/EvaMattress
Let us know if you have any further questions. Keep us posted!
The Bedbuyer team
stuck between a Sleeping duck / sleep republic / Fern green
Side sleeper mostly with some back pain , want no partner disturbance and tend to prefer firm edge and a firmer type mattress the old pillow top was a killer , Garry
Hi Garry,
Based on what you mentioned, I would suggest the Sleep Republic Mattress as a starting point. Very well made with a nice medium / firm feel. Excellent support and nice pressure relief for a side sleeper. I have linked our review here for your reference: https://bedbuyer.com.au/sleep-republic-mattress/
Any queries, please let us know!
Kind regards, the Bedbuyer team
Hi WE are looking to replace our Sealy Posturepadic plush mattress with a bed in a box. We are both 70 and side or back sleepers. There are so many brands. We have read a lot of reviews and at present this Sleep republic, Eva and Sleeping Duck sound ok for our needs. We do not like a very firm bed. We would welcome your advice
thank you
L and B
Hi Lorraine,
I would recommend starting with the Sleeping Duck Mattress in a medium feel which is quite soft and very comfortable. The Sleep Republic and Eva are both very good mattresses but are more of a medium / firm feel. Let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi, I sleep in every which position during the night constantly turning with pain as i sleep on my sides and change sides during the night to ease the pain. I also suffer from an over-arch in my back making it also a ain to sleep with. So really I just wasn’t sure what would be the softest and comfiest?
thanks 🙂
Hi Larni,
Sorry to hear you’re having some pain during sleep. Out of the 100 plus mattress in a box products that we have tested, we rated the Macoda Mattress as the most comfortable. It also allows you to adjust the firmness by switching around the foam comfort layers. For your reference, our full review of the Macoda Mattress is linked here – https://bedbuyer.com.au/macoda-mattress/
If you would like us to recommend some additional mattress options specific to you, please feel free to fill in our short online mattress recommendation form linked here – https://bedbuyer.com.au/mattress-recommendation-form/ One of our health professionals will then send you some extra options for you to consider.
Please don’t hesitate if you have any queries!
Kind regards,
The Bedbuyer team
Hi!
I am hoping you can help me choose a mattress. I’ve had an Eva Mattress for some time but its a little too firm for me, and I also don’t like the ribbed surface of the mattress (the deep stitching lines mean the top of the mattress has a ‘wavy’ look).
Can you recommend a mattress with a slightly softer feel than Eva (only a bit.. we don’t want super soft) and a flatter top with no top-stitching?
Thanks!
Hi Steph,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer!
Sorry to hear your Eva Mattress is a bit firm and that the surface of the mattress is not to your preference.
Our best recommendation would be the Sleeping Duck Mattress, ordered in a firm feel. It is slightly softer than the Eva Mattress and its surface is nice and flat. Our full review of the Sleeping Duck Mattress is linked here – https://bedbuyer.com.au/sleeping-duck-mattress/
Let us know your thoughts and happy to discuss further.
Kind regards,
The Bedbuyer team
Hi, did you buy a sleeping duck ? I’m torn between many different mattresses. I was Keen on the EVA. But I’m a side sleeper and my hips hurt with a firmer mattress.
Considering you’ve had an EVA and now wanting something softer I’d be curious what you thoughts are on your choice l.
All the best, I hope to hear from you,
Cheri
Hi there,
Could you please recommend a mattress for us… we’ve slept on a firm futon for over 15 years and prefer a firm mattress with a little comfort as we get older ;)? Thanks
Hi Ruby, I would suggest either the Sleep Republic Mattress or the Eva Mattress. Both are very nice ‘medium-firm’ options with the Eva Mattress being just slightly firmer. Both of these options are included in our list above. Any queries let us know! The Bedbuyer team
Hi Cheri, thanks for your post! The Macoda Mattress might be one to consider. Anyway we sent you an email to discuss further! Kind regards, the Bedbuyer team
Hi there, can you use the sleep republic mattress on an adjustable/electric bed? Looking at buying two long singles.
Cheers, Danny
Hi Danny,
Unfortunately we don’t recommend the Sleep Republic Mattress (or most other mattress in a box for that matter) to go on an adjustable base. Its springs are not designed to bend to 90 degrees. I have sent you an email with an alternative and to discuss further. Kind regards, the Bedbuyer team
Hi Bedbuyer
Please HELP! so many options…i’m sure I’ve not managed to check them all, but i am stuck.
Sleeping duck (I like, but price putting me off sadly), Eva, Ecosa, Onebed. Like i said, I’ve not manged to look at them all yet, there may be a better option.
Partner and I are both side and/or back sleepers, occasional tummy sleepers. Both suffer from shoulder and back pain and so badly need to replace our current mattress. The thought of a firm mattress puts me off, (perhaps its just the word firm) never had a memory foam type bed, always just the spring ones.
Any help, greatly appreciated!
Hi Shene,
Thanks for providing that information. What I would suggest is to fill on our mattress recommendation form and one of our health professionals can provide a list of recommendations for you. You can find the form on this link here.
Look forward to hearing from you!
The Bedbuyer team
We’ve had an Ecosa and a Koala mattress, both got depressions after 12-18mths and we are both fairly light at 65 & 75kgs. Have been considering the Fern thinking latex might be more durable long term. We both like a firm bed and want something that doesn’t develop depressions. Would the Fern fit the bill.
Hi Ron,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer!
Sorry to hear your Koala and Ecosa Mattresses have developed impressions.
The Fern Mattress would much less likely develop impressions – latex is more durable / resilient than most foams (like you find in the Koala or Ecosa). The Fern Mattress allows you to flip the mattress over so you can choose between a firm or medium version.
To search prices, the Fern Mattress shop page is linked here for you.
Let us know how you go!
Kind regards,
The Bedbuyer Team
Our mattress, which we need to replace, is part of an ensemble. The lower half of the ensemble seems ok. Can we put a bed-in-a-box mattress on the ensemble base or do we need to buy a new solid base?
Hi Brian,
Yes, if your ensemble base is in good condition, it should be fine to place a new mattress on your existing base.
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
Kind regards,
The Bedbuyer team
Hello
Looking for a firm support, as a back sleeper with chronic back pain, in a mattress that will last. Also for a mattress that emits low chemical fumes, as have allergic reactions. Concerned by memory foam and memory gel… what is memory foam made from? Seems sinky and stinky? What is memory gel exactly? I bought memory foam pillows but had to discard them, due to trouble breathing, despite airing them for couple of months. So thought Sleeping Duck, but they are expensive, and reviews suggest they do not last before sagging compression longer term. So what about Noa or Eva? Eva has top most memory foam layer which is a concern regards fumes, but build sounds more supportive and better structured than Noa. Torn! Please help.
Hi Henry,
Thanks for your comment. We have just sent you an email to discuss further.
Kind regards,
The Bedbuyer team
Hello, soo happy i came across this!
Do you think I could put one of the bed in box you recommend ( im leaning towards trying the Eva or sleep republic) on a split king base? (would it make a rise in the middle and sunk on each side, as it esstially two bed bases (with some springs) side-by-side)
Thankyou
Hi Aqua,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer!
Yes either the Sleep Republic Mattress or Eva Mattress should go fine on a spilt King base. Both mattresses are very robust and have a weight capacity of 400kgs.
Would love to hear what you decide on!
The Bedbuyer Team
Im looking to buy a double mattress and was looking at the Koala, but after much reading (I didnt realise there were so many) Im looking at the Eva. This is for my 13yr old son.
Hi Lisa,
Yes the Eva Mattress (in a double size) would be ideal for kids / teenagers. It is well-certified as non-toxic and offers great support for growing spines. Eva has a special end of financial year offer at the moment ($150 off). To claim this discount, simply click on this link and your discount will be added automatically.
Let us know how it all goes!
The Bedbuyer team
Now I am leaning towards the Sleep Republic, do you think this would be the better option or Eva equally as good
Regards
Lisa
Hi again Lisa,
If you can spend a bit more, the Sleep Republic is certainly worth the extra spend. As you can see though, both mattresses are outstanding at their respective price points.
Would always be interested to hear what you go for!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi. First off, thank you for providing such an in-depth review of each mattress. It has really helped me and my wife in narrowing down our choice. We are currently looking to replace our Queen Koala with a King mattress. I am a free-style sleeper while my wife prefers to sleep on her side. We are looking for something that has medium firmness. Any recommendations? Thank you.
Hi Asad,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer and we appreciate your kind words!
Based on what you said, the Sleep Republic Mattress would definitely be one to consider – our full review is linked here.
Otherwise, feel free to fill in our mattress recommendation form and one of our health professionals can send suggest the best options for you and your wife.
Let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi, thank you very much for your quick response and for your suggestion. We were thinking of going for either the Eva or Sleep Republic, leaning towards the former since, from what we’ve read, the Sleep Republic is on the softer side. We feel that our Koala is currently a bit softer than we like. If we were looking for something that is slightly firmer than a Koala, would you still recommend the Sleep Republic over the Eva? Thanks once again!
Hi again Asad,
We found the Sleep Republic Mattress and Eva Mattress to be similar in terms of firmness, the Eva being slightly firmer but only by a whisker.
If you’re after something ‘slightly firmer’ than the Koala Mattress, I would go for the Sleep Republic Mattress (over the Eva).
Hope that helps but would always be interested to hear what you decide on!
The Bedbuyer team
Thanks for the review,
Is there a noticable difference between Eva and Zen Hybrid?
Thanks
Hi Shahill,
We found the Eva Mattress to be a bit firmer and definitely more solid (better build quality) than the Zen Sleep Hybrid Mattress.
Both mattresses are excellent at their respective price points but the Eva Mattress is definitely worth the extra spend.
Hope that helps and would always like to know what you decide on!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi there,
Tossing up between NOA and EVA. I’ve slept on a firm mattress for 15 years. Is Eva too firm? Or more of a medium to firm. Does the layer of foam make it a plush sort of feel? I don’t have any foam layer at the moment.
Hi Maya,
We rated the Eva Mattress as a ‘medium-firm’ feel at about 7.5 / 10 firmness (with 10 being the firmest). The Eva Mattress does have a layer of memory foam and latex in the top layer which does give it some comfort but we wouldn’t say a plush feel.
We found the NOA Mattress slightly firmer than the Eva Mattress.
Another medium-firm mattress worth considering is the Emma Mattress. Our full review is linked here.
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi Bedbuyer team,
I’m hoping you can help me choose between the Sherman “Just Perfect” and the Sleep Republic Mattress.. I am a light side sleeper ~55kg and my husband is a heavier ~90kg back sleeper so looking for a medium-firm mattress with good comfort layers on top to support us both..
Thanks 😀
Nat
Hi Nat,
Happy to help – just confirming that you are in the delivery zone for Sherman? You can check your postcode on this link here.
Even if you are in the delivery zone for Sherman, based on the details you have provided, we would lean towards the Sleep Republic Mattress as it is slightly firmer and would likely suit you and your husband better.
Hope that helps but feel free to fill in our online mattress recommendation form as well and one of our health professionals can provide some more suggestions.
Kind regards,
The Bedbuyer team
Hi,
I have a slipped disk and am going in for surgery. I would like to get a new mattress beforehand. I noticed you recommended the Eva for back support. Is that what you could go for? I need the mattress to be firm and very supportive.
Thanks so much for your help.
Esther.
Hi Esther,
Happy to help – would you be able to fill in our mattress recommendation form? Considering your upcoming surgery we would like to get some more details before we make any recommendations, only takes a few minutes – form linked here.
Look forward to hearing from you 🙂
The Bedbuyer team
Hello loved reading the reviews it has helped me understand a lot about mattress’s in a box. I unfortunately have just missed the EOFY sales, I was going to buy either the Eva or the Zen sleep mattress although now the eva has gone back up to $900 and I think is on a pre order basis now which I’m unsure of what that means? The zen sleep hybrid mattress is also sold out. So I’m in a bit of a pickle as my partner and I currently have NO mattress so wondering if you could recommend a mattress similar to the eva and the zen? Something specifically good support for shoulder and back pain and joint pain and also side sleepers, Thank you!
Hi Jenaya,
Thanks for your kind words and happy to help!
Firstly the Eva Mattress is currently $800 (Queen size, using our coupon BEDBUYER100). Pre-order just means it is out of stock but you can still place your order now and it will be sent as soon as new stock arrives (should be a few weeks).
The Zen Sleep Hybrid Mattress is also out of stock for the time being with no pre-orders available.
The best next option would be the Naptime 2.0 Mattress (Queen size $809.10 using coupon BED-BUYER). Very nice medium feel, great support and perhaps even more suited for your situation than the Eva and Zen Sleep. Our full review is linked here for you.
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi bedbuyer,
I bought the Eva mattress recently and found that the top memory foam layer made it hard to toss and turn at night because of the skinking feeling. It also started to give me a lower back pain in the morning. I tried the Ecosa before with the latex foam on top and found it ok but the edge support. Can you please advise if i can remedy this with a latex topper or would you recommend another hybrid with latex on top. Thanks
Hi Leo,
The Eva Mattress actually has a layer of latex in the top layer (along with memory foam) but sounds like it is still a bit soft for you. If you wanted something firmer than the Eva, the Zen Sleep Memory Foam Mattress is firmer than the Eva Mattress and would be our next best recommendation – our full review is linked here.
Keep in mind that most ‘hybrid’ mattresses will have latex and memory foam in the top layer.
Let us know your thoughts!
The Bedbuyer team
Hello
Could you please recommend a soft and high mattress? I like to “climb” my way into bed.. (to sleep)
Hi Marisa,
If you could let me know what size mattress, your location, and a rough budget, we can certainly send you some recommendations.
Look forward to hearing from you!
The Bedbuyer team
Queen! 🙂
Thanks – the highest (softer feel) sitting mattress from our top 10 list above (30cm) would be the Sleeping Duck Mattress in a medium version.
Alternatively, the Sherman Mattress (Full Body Hug) would also be one to consider (30cm) assuming you are in their delivery zone.
Have a look at those and let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team