Octasmart Plus Mattress Review

The Octasmart Plus Mattress has a unique design coupled with a low profile height. It uses ‘Octaspring’ technology that aims to increase ventilation and breathability.

The Octasmart Plus Mattress forms part of the Octasmart product range that also includes the popular Octasmart Plus Topper and the Octasmart Essentials Memory Pillow.

Purchase and delivery

As with other mattress in a box options, the Octasmart Plus Mattress can be conveniently ordered online (through the Octasmart website) and it will arrive at your door in a box. Delivery is free, and our box arrived in good condition.

Although the Octasmart Plus Mattress was easy to remove from its packaging, we still recommend having two people available to unpack a mattress in a box. Unpacking the Octasmart Plus Mattress should only take 5-10 minutes, and we allowed it to decompress for 48 hours before testing.

Aesthetically, the Octasmart Plus Mattress has a modern, fashionable appearance. It sits 18cm high, and uses a grey, white, and orange colour theme.

Comfort and support

The Octasmart Plus Mattress uses a ‘Smart Performance Cover’ that is designed for ventilation and airflow. This cover sits over a layer of memory foam and a layer of ‘Ecocell’ foam. This comfort layer feels comfortable and absorbs bodyweight evenly.

The mattress should suit all sleeping positions (side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers) but this suitability will vary between individuals.

Based on our testing, our team rated it as a ‘medium’ feel and an 5 / 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest). 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.

You can ‘soften’ this mattress by using the Octasmart Plus Topper (sold separately). This topper has will add extra height to the mattress and should add more comfort.

The main support section of the Octasmart Plus Mattress is made up of an ‘Octaspring’ layer. This technology involves a network of ‘foam springs’ that enhance ventilation whilst providing support.

This support structure includes 3 smart zones (for the shoulders, hips, and back) but as with most zoned mattresses, our experts found it difficult to feel the difference in pressure between these zones.

Due to its low profile height, it may not be suitable for heavy people. Nevertheless, it should offer most people a good level of spinal support.

The Octasmart Plus Mattress responds well to normal sleep movements and we rated its level of responsiveness in the optimal zone. In basic terms, this means that changing sleep positions (and intimate activities) shouldn’t be much trouble.

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

At just 20 kgs (queen size) the Octasmart Plus Mattress is noticeably light in weight. This makes it easy to carry and also easy to change the bed sheets, which can be difficult with heavier mattresses.

As a comparison, other ‘innerspring’ beds in a box like the Eva Mattress (which uses pocket springs) weighs 55 kgs.

The relative light weight (and low profile) of the Octasmart Plus Mattress makes it suitable for a number of sleep applications (such as temporary sleep arrangements, bunk beds or as a caravan mattress).

At just 20 kgs (queen size) the Octasmart Mattress is noticeably light in weight.

As you would expect on a low profile mattress, edge support is lacking. Although the mattress doesn’t come with side handles, its lightweight should make it easy enough to rotate and carry.

The Smart Performance Cover is removable and washable. It is easy to remove, and the top cover can be machine washed (at 40°C). This allows you to keep your mattress clean and hygienic and is an important selling point for this mattress.

The one aspect of this mattress that we found questionable is the integrity of the foam springs. These are attached to the upper and lower foam components with glue, so durability may be an issue.

It’s worth noting here that the Octasmart Plus Mattress comes with a solid 80 night trial period and an 18 year warranty, giving you plenty of peace of mind.

What bed base should I use?

As with most mattresses, we recommend the Octasmart Plus Mattress 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.

Sleep Republic Pro Base

Furthermore, we do not recommend the Octasmart Plus Mattress to be used with an adjustable (electric) bed base as this may also void the warranty. 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

This mattress is available in 4 sizes (king, queen, double, and single) so it should accommodate most sleeping situations.

Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2022.

Final verdict

The Octasmart Plus Mattress is a rather unique product but there is plenty to like about it. It is comfortable, well ventilated, and can be used for a range of different sleep purposes.

Bedbuyer’s rating: 3 / 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 12 Mattress in a Box in 2022.

If you have any questions about this mattress, comment below or please contact us.

In a nutshell 🥜

Medium feel
Low profile height
80 night free trial
18 year warranty

Recommended Retail Prices

King Mattress: $1,299
Queen Mattress: $1,099
Double Mattress: $999
Single Mattress: $899

Trial Period

80 nights

Warranty

18 years

Delivery

Free delivery

Specifications – Octasmart® Plus Mattress

Weight of mattress: 20 kgs (Queen Mattress)
Mattress Height: 18 cm
Country of Origin : TBC
9cm Octaspring® springs
2cm memory foam
Supportive Ecocell® foam
3 smart zones for optimal support
Hypo-allergenic cover
Non-slip base
No need to flip
Medium firmness
18cm depth

With Octaspring® technology at the core, the Octasmart® Plus Mattress has a unique structure that makes this bed actually breathe, as well as smart body zones designed to provide optimal support for your head, shoulders, hips and legs that will comfort and cradle you night after night.

Octaspring® aerospace technology

Combining the support of springs with the comfort of foam, our award-winning Octaspring®️ technology, originally used in aircraft seating, was repurposed by our sleep experts to create the perfect surface for you to fall asleep faster, deeper and for longer.

Smart zoning

The Octasmart® Plus Mattress contains 3 smart zones make up of hundreds of individual comfort points that create optimal support your shoulders, hips and back. These smart zones adapt to your body, encouraging your spine to take its natural shape while relieving pressure and pain points.

8x more breathable

The Octaspring® structure is not only 8x more breathable than most standard foam, it also creates its own micro-climate to regulate your temperature for cool, dry comfort all night long.Inside the Octasprings is an Octavent™ air system which works to expel hot air and draw fresh cool air back in, reducing your body’s temperature by 3 degrees.

Proven faster, deeper, longer sleepConfirmed by an independent sleep study, sleeping on our multi-award-winning Octaspring® technology promises you’ll fall asleep faster, deeper, and as long as 8 minutes longer.

Fresher sleep

The Octasmart® Plus Mattress is wrapped in a Smart Performance cover which is latex free and contains hypo-allergenic properties to provide you with a fresh, healthier sleeping environment. It’s removable and machine washable too.