Lucid 10 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress – Medium Review

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LUCID updated some models with new materials for example LUCID 14 inch memory foam mattress has two regular memory foam replaced with gel foam and bamboo charcoal memory foam to ensure good ventilation. And this LUCID 10 inch mattress isn’t totally the same as when it was released four years ago. The manufacturer added gel beads to the first layer which is the common method to lower temperature on the surface. Hot sleepers would be glad to see the addition as they don’t need to concern about getting sweat at night.

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Features of LUCID 10-inch gel memory foam mattress

Firmness grade: 7-8 (1-10 softest to firmest)

When it comes to the firmness, LUCID 10 mattress is firm but also comfortable. It depends on the person’s weight to some extent. Memory foam of top layer is more weight-sensitive. For people who have a weight like 180 lbs, it tend to feel firm and supportive. For people about 120 lbs or less, it’s a bit more difficult to sink in but still comfortable. Light persons who love soft bed need to look at mattresses on the soft side.

Memory foam density

Although LUCID 10 mattress is an entry-level memory foam mattress, it can ease back pain effectively and that has been proven by hundreds of owners. This mattress has a 2.5-inch 3lb top layer. It helps place pressure points where they are supposed to be. So you don’t feel the pressure points and get a sound sleep.

Gel memory foam

LUCID has changed the first layer from memory foam to gel infused memory foam so we’re no longer very sure if the density is still 3 lbs as they may change the formula. Gel foam is definitely a great addition as it solves the heat retention issue for many people to some extent. If you sleep hot on regular memory foam mattress, gel infused model could change the situation. This type of foam is relatively also temperature sensitive. When the indoor temperature lowers, it becomes firmer.

CertiPur-US

Around the June of this year, LUCID added new features to 10″ Memory Foam Mattress and updated a new image with CertiPUR-US® seal. LUCID also changed original feature of this model. Additions and change didn’t affect the comfort or firmness. You will find owners are saying firm but comfortable, blah-blah-blah. So what is CertiPUR-US® for?

CertiPUR-US® is a program to conduct a series of scientific tests for foam and check if the foam meets their strict standards. CertiPUR-US® certified foam has low emission and tested durability, is made without PBDE flame retardants, CFCs and other ozone depleters, heavy metal, formaldehyde, and prohibited phthalates. That being said, it’s a great addition for owner health and owners are very happy with the performance. The net result: fewer people complained the mattress came with strong odor.

Non-sleep activities friendly

LUCID 10″ mattress is also a comfortable mattress for non-sleep activities. Since it’s very heavy and the memory foam absorbs the pressure, the mattress doesn’t make any noise as other types of beds. It is also easy to move on and very good for different kinds of positions compared to many other memory foam mattresses.

Super cheap price

LUCID 10-inch mattress takes full advantage of the price and makes it affordable for everyone. The bed is about 10% the price of the name brand. It’s a great option for us who always don’t want to spend over a thousand dollars on a bed. The queen size is about 1/4 the price of Serta iComfort.

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Issues of LUCID 10-inch gel memory foam mattress

An inescapable issue

As for initial odor, all memory foam mattresses have the smell and the name brand is no exception. LUCID 10-inch uses low density foam that has fewer odors than the higher density foam. Let the mattress air out for a few days. The odor will be gone.

Lose firmness and indent again 

After four years, we witness owner satisfaction of this mattress dropped from nearly 90% to 78% at the time of this writing. It’s a huge decrease. Why so many buyers aren’t satisfied with it? LUCID must learn from the decrease and failure. When we look into unsatisfied owner reports, we find about 8 out of 10 complained the mattress is failing after few years and a large majority report their mattress lose firmness, indent or sag in 2 years. Once indentations grow, it doesn’t go back to its natural form. Although many other owners’ mattresses still last very well and people are very satisfied with it, obviously LUCID have a bad quality control in their mattress. And the quality issue isn’t only in this LUCID 10 mattress but also some other LUCID models. It seems a common issue among LUCID mattresses. If LUCID don’t make change, we don’t recommend it.

LUCID 10-inch gel memory foam mattress is a cheap and comfortable bed. If you’ve never used memory foam mattress and are going to have one, this one is worth a shot. It’s definitely a cost-effective option for people who don’t have a limited budget and want a reliable bed. It’s a firm bed. For people who don’t weigh too much, there are softer beds out there.

LUCID 10 Inch Gel Memory Foam Medium VS Gel Memory Foam Plush VS Latex Foam

Which is firm? Which is plush?
LUCID 10 Inch mattress has three variations: medium, firm and plush. But don’t be misled by firmness LUCID rated. It’s not that accurate. When you see LUCID 10 inch plush gel memory foam mattress, don’t take it seriously. It’s not plush as you think. But the firm one is firm indeed. The firmness of three mattresses doesn’t vary considerably as supposed to. We have intuitive ratings for you, 1 being soft and 10 being hard. Gel memory foam – Medium is 7, Latex foam – Firm is 8 and plush gel memory foam is 6. That being said, they’re only firm and firmer.

Which isn’t hot?

All three mattresses are dual layered type. LUCID 10 inch medium and plush are using gel memory foam to regulate temperature and avoid heat retention. The firm one is using latex foam. Two types of materials aren’t ultimate methods to remove getting warm issue. But after I research customer feedback, I find among three LUCID 10-inch mattresses that latex foam is more effective in regulating temperature than gel memory foam. If you’re running hot temperature while sleeping, I recommend you choose LUCID 10 Inch Latex Foam Mattress.

Which do I choose?

If you don’t have special needs and can’t decide, you can try LUCID 10 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress – Medium. It’s the best seller of three variations, taking up 90% sales of LUCID 10 inch mattress. Thousands of buyers have tested it ahead and that proves that it’s a good mattress for most people.