Muse Mattress Review
Muse pairs a cold-wire cover with gel memory foam to chase spring-mattress coolness in a full-foam bed, and starts every customer with a sleep-personality quiz.
We discovered that our perfect bed is the Muse Medium queen mattress paired with a Low Loft Support pillow.
Our reviewerA Firmer Medium That Sleeps Surprisingly Cool
We started our Muse review with the brand's sleep-personality quiz, a short set of questions that matched us to a Muse Medium queen mattress paired with a Low Loft Support pillow.
The Medium runs a 6 out of 10 on firmness, a touch harder than average compared to other beds we've tried. A gel-infused memory foam top layer lets the sleeper sink in a little and hug the body, backed by 2 inches of memory foam and an 8-inch high-density foundation that supports both back and side sleepers.
Sinkage lands around 2 inches, so the Muse never feels like it swallows the sleeper, and horizontal motion transfer is minimal, letting a restless partner move without disturbing the other side of the bed.
Muse's cold-wire technology is the standout feature: we don't know exactly how it works, but it genuinely reduces heat buildup, and we haven't found customers complaining about sleeping hot, even in warm climates. Earlier off-gassing complaints have also faded since Muse moved manufacturing from China to the US.
At around $900 for a queen, with a 120-night trial and a $150 discount code, the Muse is a fairly priced, cool-sleeping medium-firm bed for back and side sleepers who don't want the bounce of latex or springs.
Why We Love It
- A slightly firmer mattress that is ideal for back sleepers
- A fair price for a high-quality bed
- Perfect for hotter climates because it sleeps so cool
- Very little horizontal motion transfer, so sleepers won't disrupt their partners
- Made in the USA
Considerations
- Full memory foam lacks the responsiveness of latex or spring mattresses
- Slight amount of off-gassing
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Our Hands-On Review
We began by taking the Muse sleep quiz, which matched us to the Medium queen mattress with a Low Loft Support pillow. On the bed itself, the density of the top layer allows around 2 inches of sinkage, positioning sleepers higher in the bed than a plusher mattress would.
The full memory foam construction absorbs energy well, so tossing and turning on one side barely registers on the other, with the tradeoff being less bounce than a latex or spring mattress.
Cold Wire Technology, Explained (Sort Of)
Muse's cold wire cover does an excellent job reducing heat, even though we don't know exactly how the technology works. We found zero customer complaints about overheating, even in the hottest cities.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Want a medium-firm bed
At 6 out of 10 on firmness, the Muse runs a bit firmer, working well for a wide range of sleepers.
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Want a moderate level of sinkage
Around 1.5 to 2 inches of sinkage keeps the bed feeling soft without ever feeling like sinking in.
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Want a cool sleeping experience
The Cold Wire Plus cover combined with gel-infused memory foam delivers a notably cool night's sleep.
A Closer Look
Mattress Construction
Four layers combine to give the Muse its cooling, medium-firm feel.
Mattress Cover
Cold Wire Plus phase-changing fabric that absorbs heat to keep the sleeper cool.
Top Layer
2 inches of gel-infused 4lb memory foam for cooling and initial softness.
Middle Layer
2 inches of 3lb memory foam that helps set the mattress's firmness level.
Bottom Layer
8 inches of high-density support foam forms the foundation of the bed.
Mattress Cost
Average pricing for this bed category runs $800-$1000; the Muse lands around $900 before discounts.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Twin | $650 |
| Full | $850 |
| QueenPopular | $950 |
| King | $1,100 |
| Cal King | $1,100 |
Good to Know
The Bottom Line
The Muse is a slightly firmer medium at 6 out of 10, built around a Cold Wire cover that keeps sleepers cool through the night, a strong pick for anyone who wants full memory foam without the overheating worry.
