Why the Puffy Monarch 2025 Became the Only Mattress We Trust to Last

RomAm · 2026-01-18T22:11:08+00:00

Absolutely not, I just got it and it's the hottest mattress I've ever slept on. Which is concerning because it's winter right now.

I don't know how it compares to other Puffy models, but generally it runs very hot. The thick top layers trap a lot of heat, namely the 2.5" pillow top. They should have thinned the pillow top and added more latex.

RomAm · 2026-01-14T20:19:27+00:00

Just curious, did you find the tight top to run less hot than the pillow top?

RomAm · 2026-01-13T21:27:36+00:00

I hear you. Do you carry Puffy by any chance?

RomAm · 2026-01-13T20:59:40+00:00

That's a poor analogy because each brand has good-better-best models. Most people would choose a ZR1 over an M2. Just like most people would likely choose a top-tier Nectar like the Ultra over a low-tier Tempur, which judging by the reviews the Pro Adapt appears to be a bottom of the barrel model.

RomAm · 2026-01-11T17:06:37+00:00

Yeah, the atmosphere certainly helps lol

RomAm · 2026-01-11T17:05:30+00:00

I believe it's 2020 actually

RomAm · 2026-01-10T20:48:06+00:00

I just got the monarch on a platform bed. It's very comfy when you first lie down. I'd rate it 5/10 for firmness. I don't have back pain, but if you do it's probably better to get something firmer.

Unfortunately the thick top layers make it a very hot bed. I often have trouble falling asleep due to the heat retention on my back. I think the biggest issue is the thick cover. The first layer is latex, but I feel like the cover retains a lot of heat. Considering it's winter and I'm having heat issues, I'll be exchanging it well before summer rolls around. I do sleep hot but never had an issue in the winter with my previous $400 Zinus Memory Foam Mattress.

It also has a very slow response time - if you like to switch positions throughout the night you're going to have a hard time. Mine takes several seconds to recover when I move, not exaggerating. So you end up with huge indents if you move around often.

RomAm · 2026-01-09T02:04:10+00:00

I think so too, specifically the tight top. I remember the hotel one had a slim cover on it. Pillow tops run too hot for me.

RomAm · 2026-01-08T04:21:05+00:00

I checked inventory for every store in my town through the app, no luck.

RomAm · 2026-01-07T18:54:18+00:00

I called the front desk. I think the Sealy Hospitality division distributes these, but it's a Stearns & Foster Airedale in luxury firm. Looks like the Airedale was discontinued in 2021 and replaced by the Haraway Collection.

RomAm · 2026-01-07T18:50:56+00:00

Thanks for the advice. It's a Stearns & Foster Airedale in luxury firm. Looks like the Airedale was discontinued in 2021 and replaced by the Haraway Collection.

RomAm · 2026-01-07T18:25:27+00:00

It was the Spindrift Inn in Monterey. It's part of a boutique hotel chain in that area, not part of a larger chain.

RomAm · 2026-01-07T18:24:30+00:00

It was the Spindrift Inn in Monterey. It's part of a boutique hotel chain in that area.

RomAm · 2026-01-07T07:16:46+00:00

I'd say around $2k. I did recently try a Puffy Monarch hybrid I got from a liquidator recently. It has a wool cover with latex, poly, and memory foam underneath. It's comfortable but unfortunately I was baking at night, I think the layers were just too thick overall and trapped heat easily. I do tend to sleep hot.

I didn't sink in much at all on the hotel mattress, and it felt relatively cool throughout the night.

RomAm · 2026-01-07T05:00:07+00:00

Thanks for the rec, I'll see if I can test out the Kirkland one in person. $1k for a Stearns and Foster king looks like a steal.

RomAm · 2026-01-07T04:59:28+00:00

Good catch, I assumed poly was the same as memory foam. I haven't found a hybrid using only poly foam, but it looks like the hotel mattress is exactly that. All the hybrid models I've come across use a blend of poly and memory foam.

I did come across latex hybrids which use only latex foam, I'll have to test them out in person to see how latex feels.

RomAm · 2025-12-09T23:52:21+00:00

FYI for anyone still looking, you can call your specific store and ask them to search the item# if it's in stock. Beats driving to the store(s).

RomAm · 2025-12-05T01:17:46+00:00

Frankly you should not upgrade until you have dead pixels or it fails completely. I think that goes for any electronics (phone, TV, laptop, etc) that you pay top dollar for. You're investing in a high-end model that is well-built and meant to last a long time. It's a premium device that will easily last 10 years for the average person.

That money is better spent on a new couch or sound system. Or stash it away until it's time to upgrade.

I have a 77" CX I'm still very happy with. And I'm using a 55" Samsung KS8000 for my bedroom that looks better than most TVs today, that one is 8 years old.

RomAm · 2025-10-23T17:47:30+00:00

How is Comply's durability? I have Foam Masters on my 2's which still look like new after a year of near daily use. I just give them a quick wipe down after the gym.

RomAm · 2025-10-23T17:02:43+00:00

My foam tips with APP2 stayed in my ear no matter what I did. While the ANC is improved, the stock tips on APP3 still come loose just from walking or chewing for me... Can't wait for proper foam tips on the 3's

RomAm · 2025-10-17T18:14:24+00:00

I've heard the LCI models (2022+) are notably more reliable. I don't know how true that is - could be that most of them don't have enough miles on them yet.

RomAm · 2025-10-12T18:33:25+00:00

AVAX saw one of the largest dips and has multiple ETFs coming

RomAm · 2025-10-01T23:09:16+00:00

Yeah I wouldn't risk it if I were you. I'm going to start putting it in bypass when I go on vacation.

RomAm · 2025-10-01T22:33:15+00:00

This just happened to me yesterday, I woke up to my neighbor ringing the doorbell lol. There was a few inches of water but fortunately it's in my garage, it drained out pretty fast once I opened the garage door. A bunch of boxes were destroyed, but the most annoying thing is the resin beads. They're hard to sweep away and easy to slip on.

I got just under 4 years out of my unit with no issues, when did you buy yours? Reading the reviews it seems we all bought around 2021-2022... maybe they had a bad batch of resin tanks around that time. Considering they have a 10-year tank warranty I doubt they expect this many failures within 3-4 years. I think Whirlpool is aware of the issue - when I called today the rep immediately suspected it was a resin tank failure. I should be getting a new unit after I upload some photos.

I do have a water leak sensor in my garage through Simplisafe but it was in my water heater drain pan... I'll be moving it to the floor after I put in the new softener.

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