My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue Review

The My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue forms part of the My Side mattress range that is exclusive to Forty Winks. The My Side range links with the bedMATCH diagnostic system which aims at matching you with the correct mattress, based on computerised data.

The current My Side mattress range is different from the previous My Side range that was available at Forty Winks (e.g. Series 8). The range is also different from the My Side models that were previously available at Snooze.

Purchase and delivery

This mattress can be ordered online through the Forty Winks website. It can also be purchased through any of Forty Winks’ stores across Australia.

Delivery is available Australia-wide but delivery fees (and times) do vary. Online delivery fees are based on your location from the nearest store, and delivery times will depend on stock availability. For more details, see our ‘Delivery’ section below.

Aesthetically, the My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue presents well with a simple, modern design. It sits 37cm high, and uses a white and grey colour theme. The colour labels and My Side embroidery also give it a nice touch.

Comfort and support

The top comfort layer of this mattress includes eco-friendly Tencel, copper-infused memory foam, and gel-infused memory foam. This comfort layer also incorporates Cool Wave and Airflow Technology to help with cooling and breathability.

Blue side

The ‘blue side’ has a foamy, comfortable feel that should suit all sleeping positions (back sleepers, side sleepers, and stomach sleepers). Understandably though, this suitability will vary between individuals.

We rated this blue side as a ‘medium’ feel and an 5 / 10 on the firmness scale. Please note that our firmness ratings are just a guide and they do not necessarily relate to comfort. Furthermore, our firmness ratings are assigned based on Bedbuyer’s testing process and these may differ from firmness ratings given by individual companies.

Yellow side

The ‘yellow side’ is noticeably soft and does come with a sinking sensation. It would be most suited for side sleepers but this suitability may vary between individuals.

We rated this yellow side as a ‘plush’ feel and an 3 / 10 on the firmness scale. Again, please note that our firmness ratings are just a guide.

The support structure used in the My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue is a Micro-Conformance Coil system. This feels robust and offers reliable spinal support, assuming that the comfort layer is matched appropriately to the individual.

Due to the relatively thick comfort layers, the My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue doesn’t responds to normal sleep movements as well as other mattresses that we have tested. In basic terms, this means that changing sleep positions (and intimate activities) may be easier on some other mattresses.

Please note that our responsiveness scales are just a guide and preferred responsiveness levels will vary between individuals. It’s worth noting also that innerspring mattresses are generally more responsive than foam mattresses.

The finer details

In terms of build quality and refinement, the My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue is admirable. The quality of its finishings is sound, and side handles should make it easy to transport and rotate the mattress.

It’s worth noting here that this mattress is Australian made and comes with a 10 year warranty.

What bed base should I use?

As with most mattresses, we recommend the My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue to be used with a solid bed frame (such as the Sleep Republic Pro Base), or a solid ensemble base (with the slats no longer than 8 cm apart).

A bed frame (with flexible slats) may still be adequate, but again, we strongly recommend that the distance between each slat is less than 8 cm. Use of an unsupportive mattress foundation will usually void the mattress warranty.

The My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue is also compatible with an adjustable (electric) bed base. Here is our full list of mattresses that are compatible with an adjustable bed base.

It’s worth noting here that mattress firmness, performance, and durability will vary with different bed bases.

Available sizes

The My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue is available in 7 sizes (super king, king, queen, double, king single, long single and single ) so it should suit all sleeping arrangements.

Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2021.

Final verdict

The My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue is a good quality mattress that offers an abundance of comfort. We would recommend consulting with the bedMATCH system as well as using your own personal judgement, when deciding if this option is suitable for you.

Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.2 / 5

Here are our ratings for each category:

Comfort
Spinal Support
Build Quality
Partner Disturbance
Value for Money

Did you know? Bedbuyer recently announced Australia’s Top 10 Mattresses for 2021.

If you have any questions about this mattress, leave a comment below or please contact us!

In a nutshell 🥜

Different firmness levels on each side
Yellow side particularly soft
Australian made
10 year warranty

Recommended Retail Price

Queen Mattress: $5,799

Warranty

10 years

Delivery

Online Delivery fees

Your final delivery fees will get calculated based on your delivery address during the checkout. The closer your delivery address to the delivering store, the lower the delivery fees.

Standard Delivery

For large items or large and small items combined:

0-20km : $80
20-100km : $100
For delivery over 100km, contact your local store for a custom quote.

Specifications – My Side GEN 5.0 Gold/Blue

Weight of mattress: TBC kgs (Queen Mattress)
Mattress Height: 37 cm
Eco-Friendly Tencel
Copper-Infused Memory Foam
Cool Wave Technology
Gel-Infused Memory Foam
Airflow Technology
Portrait Frame

MySide™ – Every body wins

Enjoy sleep without compromise by personalising your side of the bed with MySide™. MySide combines state-of-the-art materials with scientific findings from our bedMATCH diagnostic system to deliver ideal postural support and pressure relief for a great night’s sleep.

Eco-friendly Tencel treated with Adaptive, keeps you comfortably cool and dry and improves the quality of your sleep. Complimented with Copper-Infused Memory Foam, copper is a natural element known to have exceptional antimicrobial properties.

The MySide GEN 5.0 range includes Gel-Infused Memory Foam and encapsulates Cool Wave Technology, a patented design which helps to dissipate body heat. Airflow Technology in the form of high resilient comfort layers allow airflow to promote breathability.

MySide GEN 5.0 feature Micro-Conformance Coil, an additional level of conformance promoting greater pressure relief. MySide GEN offers four distinctive levels of postural support through the Pocket Coil Innerspring. All encased with Portrait Frame, which allows a complete edge-to-edge support sleeping surface. The MySide GEN range is suitable with adjustable bases.

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