Our In-Depth Eve Bed Review for 2024

Written by Julia Forbes, Lead Product Tester

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Read our in-depth review of the Eve memory foam bed. Is this mattress right for you?

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Are you looking for a firmer mattress that still feels plush and inviting? Would you like a memory foam mattress for pressure relief that doesn’t trap heat?

This is the goal behind the Eve mattress, designed by London engineers. Their team took 12 years, and after over 70,000 prototypes, the Eve mattress was born. They wanted to create a comfortable mattress at an affordable price that fits many people. 

Our team of experienced mattress testers gave this bed a test run, focusing on its feel and performance in terms of support, pressure relief, motion isolation, edge support, and more. Hopefully, this helps you decide if this bed is the right one for you. 

You will love Eve if you:

• Want memory foam without feeling stuck – We think this bed will provide a medium hug for most people, relieving pressure points for most people. However, this is unlikely to make you feel stuck because the second layer and the supportive base have a quicker response. 
• Need motion isolation – We found minimal bounce when testing the Eve mattress, so motion transfer shouldn’t be an issue. On top of that, there’s memory foam that does an excellent job of isolating movement. 
• Want comfortable firmness – Back and stomach sleepers benefit from a firmer mattress because it helps keep their hips level. However, we think the comfort layers here make a difference just as well, preventing you from experiencing pressure buildup in the hips, shoulders, and knees. 

You might not like Eve if you:

• Have heavier weight considerations – The company says this mattress can only support up to 504 pounds, which is 252 pounds per person. While this should work for some people, others may want a mattress for heavy sleepers that can handle more weight. 

Want to explore more options? Be sure to check out our full list of mattress reviews here.

Construction (Materials & Quality)

The Eve mattress is a bed-in-a-box model, so it should take some time to decompress once you remove it from the packaging. The company says it works on various foundations and adjustable frames, so you can probably use what you already have.

We found the cover feels plush at first touch, but it’s also easy to notice how elastic it is. The poly spandex blend is hypoallergenic and breathable, so it’s good for people with allergies. In addition, the Eve mattress has an anti-slip base cover that ensures the bed stays in place on the foundation, which is especially handy if you’re using an adjustable base. 

Overall, the three layers of this bed stand 9.5 inches (or 24 centimeters) high.

• The comfort layer features 2 inches of new-generation memory foam specifically designed for pressure relief. This layer contours the body, but we didn’t feel stuck in it. Plus, it has an open-cell structure that helps prevent overheating, which is a common problem with traditional memory foam. 
• The transition layer is an inch of Active Response memory foam that’s slightly firmer and more resilient than the comfort layer. This is what eases you into the base layer, helping with repositioning and getting in and out of the bed. According to the makers of Eve, it’s designed to conduct 30 times more airflow and wick moisture away.
• The base layer has 6.5 inches of highly supportive foam that supports the upper layers and prevents you from sinking too deeply. This also gives the bed more structure and durability.

Firmness (Support & Feel)

We rated the Eve at a 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, which we consider a slightly firm feel. This should especially fit those who prefer firmer beds for lumbar support and spine alignment. 

Although it offers great support and has a firmer feel, we didn’t feel any lack of pressure relief thanks to the memory foam comfort layer. In most cases, traditional memory foam takes a while to activate, allowing a slow-sinking feel, which is not the case with Eve. With this bed, we found the foam allows immediate sinking, letting you fall into a medium pressure-relieving cradle.

Our team agrees the foams feel a bit slower when you switch positions, but this is not enough to make combination sleepers feel stuck.

Most back sleepers should like how the Eve keeps the hips aligned with the shoulders. The softer layers follow the natural line of the lumbar region without sinking too deeply. 

We think side sleepers will benefit from the softer memory foam comfort layer that contours the curves. The firmer base keeps your body in a healthy sleeping posture even when you’re sleeping on the side. 

We think stomach sleepers should like the firmer feel that allows a combination of pressure relief and support. The firmer structure of the Eve mattress keeps the hips elevated, preventing the spine from arching. However, we found no pressure buildup in the shoulders, although they’re quite sensitive in this position, which is most likely due to the softer comfort layer.

The Eve mattress provides a balance of firm support and comfortable softness. However, remember that firmness is subjective, and you may not experience it the same as someone heavier or lighter than you. 

Motion Transfer

We’ve tested many memory foam mattresses, and it’s safe to say they’re almost always great at isolating motion. This is because memory foam absorbs motion, stopping it at its track. 

Since the Eve has multiple foam layers, it sports fantastic motion-isolating capabilities. As such, we think it’s a good match for couples and co-sleepers.

Edge Support

Edge support can greatly improve your sleeping experience. Excellent edge support allows you to spread out and use the entire surface of the bed, which we think is especially important for couples. Plus, it can ease the process of getting in and out of bed.

Although all-foam beds aren’t always the best at this, firmer models can sometimes surprise us. We tested the Eve mattress by sitting and lying near the edge of the bed and noticed minimal sinkage. There’s more compression when sitting near the edge, but even then, we didn’t feel like we could slide off the edge.

Other Considerations

• CertiPUR-US® Certified – This mattress has a CertiPUR-US® certification, indicating the foams meet third-party standards for consumer safety. They’re free of heavy metals, chemicals, toxins, and harmful substances like lead and formaldehyde.
• OEKO-TEX® Certified – This certification indicates the product has been evaluated at every step of the manufacturing process for dangerous emissions, chemicals, and treatments.  
• Designed in the U.K. and manufactured in the U.S.

Final Thoughts

We agree with Eve that “every great day starts the night before.” After testing this bed, we think it combines firm support with comfortable pressure relief. The comfort layer is softer, so you’re unlikely to experience the bed as stiff and unyielding. Additionally, you shouldn’t feel stuck or overheat either since there’s only so much sinkage to contour the body.

We think it stands out with more than just its bright yellow cover. The bed sports comfort and affordability, packing lots of value in its 9.5-inch profile. 

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Julia Forbes

Lead Product Tester

About Author

Julia is the Lead Reviewer at Sleep Advisor, specializing in testing out mattresses and sleep accessories – she’s in the right line of work, because she loves to sleep.

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