I was not able to test this mattress so I relied on the manufacturer rating to make my purchase decision. So, on a scale of 1 to 10 (with a 10 being the most firm), this mattress was rated (by the manufacturer) at a medium comfort level between 4 and 5; however, it feels more like a very firm 8 or 9. Unfortunately, I don't think this unexpected extra firmness will work well for a side sleeper like myself. My advice would be to make sure you can test this mattress yourself and do not rely on the manufacturer's rating to make your purchase decision. My only hope is that, ove time, it will soften enough so I will be able to "comfortably" sleep on my side.

Unfortunately after 3 months our mattress started sagging in the center on both sides. Stearns recommended that we rotate the bed and "the indentations will even out over time." We then rotated our mattress every 4 months and one year later the mattress is unusable. I only weigh 125lbs and my husband is 165lbs. We have a steel base with rigid cross bracing. They would not warranty the bed due to the slats not being 3" wide.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent quality, It feels so good to sleep on this comfortable mattress. Everyone in my family is in love with the Stearns and Foster Stearns & Foster Studio Medium Tight Top.

I'm 6'1 300lbs and this is way too soft for me. It feels good initially but then it feels like I'm sinking in. I wake up with lower back pain. Not happy with it at all. Definitely need a firmer mattress.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bed has helped me sleep so much better! I get in the bed and I am sleeping within 10 minutes. I am so grateful for this mattress. It has changed my life.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bed is so plushy and comfortable but yet supportive. It's the perfect mattress to sleep on for my aging body. Looking forward to many good nights of sleep on it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this mattress if you don't like extremely soft or extremely hard mattress this is perfect because it's not soft but it's not hard. I've been literally sleeping like a baby.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best sleep I have ever got. The pillow top is just right. Top of the line quality. Worth buying. Definitely would tell my family and friends about this excellent mattress.

Our 2nd Stearns & Foster mattress. Great product. Super comfortable for both someone who prefers firm support (me) and someone who prefers plush sleep (my wife)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mattress is really comfortable. At times I like to sleep on my back and couldn't due to sciatic nerve issue. With this new mattress I can.