WinkBeds GravityLux Mattress Review

WinkBeds GravityLux Mattress: An Introduction

The GravityLux is a high-end memory foam mattress from WinkBeds, a direct-to-consumer mattress brand best known for its innovative hybrid designs. The GravityLux is available in three firmness levels — medium soft (4), medium (5), and firm (7) — to accommodate a wide range of body types and sleep preferences.

With a unique construction featuring gel-infused polyfoam above a memory foam comfort layer, the GravityLux aims to add breathability and bounce to a traditional all-foam design.

To help decide if the GravityLux is right for you, we’ll discuss how it fared in key performance categories with our testers, who span a range of weights and sleeping positions. We’ll also detail its specifications and availability, the brand’s sleep trial and warranty, and answer some frequently asked questions.

How We Review

We test products extensively using hands-on, data-driven methodology. Since there is no one-size-fits-all mattress, we use testers with different sleeping preferences and body types and analyze performance in key categories to help you choose the perfect mattress for your needs.

What’s It Like to Sleep On the GravityLux Mattress?

The first thing our testing team noticed about the GravityLux is that it’s not an average memory foam mattress. The breathable Tencel cover with gel-infused polyfoam is cool against the skin. That same polyfoam top layer adds a slight bounce that most memory foam beds lack. The comfort layer still contours to the body, but it’s more subtle, without the sinking feeling of some all-foam mattresses.

The dense layers of foam in the comfort system isolate motion so well that even those who sleep with a pet or a restless partner are likely to sleep undisturbed. With three firmness levels to choose from, almost anyone in the market for a foam mattress can find a model that suits them.

As with most mattresses, the GravityLux has its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. Sleepers should consider these in relation to their personal preferences and needs.

Sleeping Positions, Body Weight, and Firmness

Our team is composed of testers with different body weights and sleeping positions because these characteristics help determine the best mattress for each individual. The GravityLux is available in three different firmness options that the brand refers to as Soft, Medium, and Firm. On our 10-point firmness scale, they rate as medium soft (4), medium (5), and firm (7), respectively.

GravityLux – Firm
Firmness: Firm (7)

GravityLux – Medium
Firmness: Medium (5)

GravityLux – Soft
Firmness: Medium Soft (4)

Side Sleepers

In general, the GravityLux proved comfortable for side sleepers. The memory foam comfort layer provides pressure relief, while the zoned polyfoam transition layer offers targeted support, with more firmness at the hips to promote spinal alignment.

Our testers under 130 pounds found both the Medium and Soft models offered a good balance of support and cushion. Testers over 230 pounds found that the Firm version provided excellent support without the sinkage that sometimes occurs with contouring memory foam.

Back Sleepers

Our testers found that the Medium and Firm models of the GravityLux both provide contouring to relieve pressure and ample support in the lumbar region to prevent lower back pain.

Specifically, testers under 130 pounds found the Medium model most comfortable, while those over 130 pounds preferred the extra support of the Firm mattress. While some back sleepers under 130 pounds enjoyed the plush feel of the Soft model, those who weighed more found it offered insufficient support.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers tend to prefer mattresses that offer moderate cushion with significant pushback at the midsection. Most of our testers generally found the Firm model best for their needs. However, our testers under 130 pounds found that the Medium model provided the perfect balance of pressure relief and support. 

Those weighing between 130 and 230 pounds preferred the Firm model for extra support. Testers found that the memory foam gave a nice balance of cradling and responsiveness, while the zoned polyfoam transition layer delivered the support they needed in the midsection.

Our Performance Ratings

What is the GravityLux Mattress Made Of?

The GravityLux comes in medium soft (4), medium (5), and firm (7) models. All three share a similar construction, with differences in firmness attributed to the density of foam used in each model’s construction.

The cover’s eucalyptus-derived Tencel fabric is intended to maximize breathability and wick away moisture. In an effort to further offset the heat-trapping properties of foam, layers of polyfoam infused with cooling gel are quilted into the cover.

Beneath the cover is a comfort layer of proprietary AirCell memory foam designed to contour to the sleeper’s body and provide pressure relief. The memory foam features air pockets intended to maximize airflow.

A zoned transition layer of proprietary Progression Foam polyfoam provides both support and cushion. With five different targeted zones, this layer aims to promote spinal alignment by offering extra support near the hips and abdomen, while allowing the shoulders and legs to sink more.

The base of the GravityLux consists of the brand’s ATLAS Core high-density foam, designed to resist sagging and indention. All foam in the mattress is CertiPUR-US certified, indicating that it is free of harmful chemicals and heavy metals.

How Much Does the GravityLux Mattress Cost?

The GravityLux runs at a higher price-point than the average all-foam mattress. However, it’s reasonably priced compared to other luxury models on the market, and its quality materials and range of firmness options make it a good value for shoppers seeking a high-end foam mattress.

Which WinkBeds Mattress Is Right for You?

In addition to the GravityLux, WinkBeds offers two hybrid mattresses. Its flagship model, the WinkBed, is available in four different firmness options. It balances the cradling of its foam comfort layers with a responsive coil core. This model is a good choice for sleepers who want more bounce and support from their mattress without sacrificing the contouring of foam. Our testers over 230 pounds across all sleeping positions loved the extra support from the two firmest models.

The WinkBed EcoCloud Mattress combines a 4-inch comfort layer of organic latex with a coil core for a medium (5), highly responsive mattress. Back and side sleepers under 230 pounds who preferred the bouncy feel of latex found that this mattress suited them well.

WinkBeds Mattresses At a Glance

Discounts and Coupons

WinkBeds offers frequent discounts and promotions via its website, particularly around holidays. It also offers a discount for U.S. military members, veterans, and their families as well as first responders including law enforcement, fire, and health care workers.

Where Can You Buy the GravityLux Mattress?

WinkBeds sells its mattresses through the brand’s website. This direct-to-consumer approach helps them minimize overhead costs and offer lower prices. Each mattress comes with a 120-night sleep trial, but for those who want to try the bed first, the company has made display models available in 14 brick-and-mortar showrooms across the U.S.

GravityLux Mattress FAQ