Avocado Green Mattress Review: A Deep Dive

The Avocado Green scored an average of 8/10 for motion isolation and partner disturbance, with a high of 9.2 and a low of 6, and comments ranged from “average” to “good” to “pretty good” — this was one area where there seems to be a fair bit of discrepancy between some of the ratings and opinions of reviewers.

What should be taken into account is the type of mattress the Avocado Green is — it is a hybrid, with springs — and it performs well for the kind of mattress it is; which will rarely perform as well as a memory foam mattress when it comes to motion isolation.

Practical demonstrations give a better idea than just ratings and comments. With a bowling pin on one side of the mattress, both a 16lb bowling ball and then a 200lb man were dropped onto the other side. When the ball was dropped, the pin wobbled but did not fall. But when the weight of the man dropped onto the bed, the pin fell over.

This shows that due to the bounce provided by the coils, there is some motion transfer and potential for partner disturbance, so if you are an exceptionally light sleeper with a partner, you may experience some transfer of movement between sides.

Observations from reviewers were that it does deaden most cross-bed motion, it does minimize (not eliminate) disturbance, there’s minimal motion transfer. You won’t feel every motion but probably more than what you would with other types of mattresses, such as all-foam ones.

Among reviewers, the Avocado Green averaged an 8.6/10 for coolness, with its highest rating a 9.5 and the lowest a 7, with consistent comments such as “great” and “excellent” — a good result and consistent with other hybrid mattresses, where the combination of both latex and other foams and a breathable pocket spring layer tend to promote good airflow and heat dissipation, even in hot and humid climates.

The organic cotton fabric used in the mattress is highly breathable. It also contains wool, which is a great temperature regulator and wicks moisture. The fact that it is a firmer mattress where you don’t sink too far and are not enveloped by the materials means more of your body’s surface area is exposed to the air, which also helps with cooling.

Suppose you’re someone who naturally runs hot or are a woman going through menopause, for instance. In that case, your experience may differ — how cool a mattress sleeps can be quite a subjective matter, and ultimately testing it out for a length of time in your own environment is the only surefire way to know whether the Avocado Green’s temperature regulation is right for you — which is part of the reason why they offer a full 1-year trial; to allow you to experience all four seasons and a range of temperatures and conditions.

The firmness of your Avocado mattress will depend on whether you opt for the standard mattress (no pillow-top) or one with the added Euro pillow-top, which is permanently attached and adds an additional 2 inches of plush organic latex. The pillow-top option rates as being softer than the standard with no pillow-top.

Regardless of which version you choose, the reviews are unanimous — the Avocado Green is definitely suited to those who prefer a firmer mattress. The standard version rated as “Firm” with an average firmness rating of 7.2/10, with the highest firmness rating being an 8.5 and the lowest a 5.5.

The pillow-top version rated as “Medium-firm” with an average firmness rating of 6.3/10, with the highest firmness rating being a 7 and the lowest a 6.

If you’re a fan of memory foam and like a cozy, snug, sink-in kind of feel, the Avocado is most likely not for you. You’ll feel like you’re on top of the mattress as opposed to sinking into it, thanks to the pocket coil support core, but the addition of the pillow-top does offer some extra cradling and snugness.

The overall consensus is that the level of support from the Avocado is excellent — which you would expect from a hybrid with zoned pocket coils. The Avocado Green offers 5-zone support, which provides different support levels corresponding to hips, back, and shoulders.

Spinal alignment is the key to how well a mattress offers “support.” The level of spinal alignment and, therefore, support will vary depending on the size and weight of the sleeper and their predominant sleeping position.

The consensus among reviewers is that both back and stomach sleepers, regardless of weight, will receive excellent support (rated anywhere from 9.5 to a perfect 10).

Side sleepers are the only ones likely to encounter diminished support due to the Avocado’s firm nature. It is this firmness that means the hips and shoulders may not sink into the top layers enough, leaving the sleeper with a curved spine, which can result in back pain.

This problem is likely to be worse for heavier sleepers. However, the inclusion of the pillow-top option is likely to mitigate this issue somewhat by providing an extra 2 inches of cushioning.

This is one area where the Avocado Green really excels — scoring a superb 9.5/10 average among reviewers, with the lowest score a 9 and the highest a perfect 10. Comments from reviewers included “excellent” and “exceptional.”

This exceptional edge support is thanks to the fully reinforced steel perimeter — you just aren’t going to get the same sinking and sagging you get with all-foam mattresses.

Reviewers commented how the Avocado Green has better edge support than most of its competitors, you’ll feel very secure, and you can sleep right up to the edge without feeling like you’re going to roll or fall off.

The variable support offered by the zoned construction of the Avocado Green’s spring layer means the ‘push back’ from the pocket coils are matched in accordance with the weight distribution of the sleeper’s body across the length of the bed — meaning sturdier resistance where the heavier areas of the body such as the hips and shoulders lie.

However, this spring ‘push back’ combined with the firmness of the standard Avocado Green mattress means some people may not find it to be as pressure-relieving as other mattresses.

This is more likely to be the case with side sleepers, too, as they are the most difficult to cater for when it comes to pressure relief due to the less-uniform weight distribution of this position, which concentrates bodyweight in much smaller areas, at the hips and shoulders especially.

People who are ‘curvier’ than average often experience less pressure relief, too, due to parts of the body sinking deeper than others. For people with ‘standard’ curves, the standard Avocado rates as above average for lighter weight sleepers, slightly above average for average to above-average weight sleepers, and average for heavier sleepers.

For sleepers with curvier bodies, it rates somewhat above average for lightweight sleepers, and average for all other bodyweights.

The addition of the Euro pillow-top will provide better pressure relief due to the addition of an extra 2 inches of plush latex that gives more room to sink and provides more cushioning to mold to the body.

So, if pressure relief is an essential criterion for you, or you suffer from problems that can be exacerbated by a firm mattress like circulation problems and numbness, then going for the pillow-top option will be a must for you.

Avocado is a company that cares about the materials they use in their mattresses, opting to use materials that are natural, organic, free of chemicals, allergens, and anything harmful, that are as environmentally friendly as possible as well as being sourced ethically. Using natural materials means no polyurethanes, no glues, and only certified organic natural latex.

This is good news for those with sensitive noses — the off-gassing, which is responsible for that strong chemical smell you get with mattresses that contain foam and other rubbers and chemicals, is minimal. Among the reviewers, it averaged a rating of 9.75/10 for off-gassing and smell.

There is a smell when you first unwrap the mattress, of course (all latex does give off some scent), but in the case of the Avocado Green, by all accounts, this dissipates fairly quickly. One reviewer even commented that the outer cover even has a pleasant, somewhat ‘earthy’ smell.

The Avocado Green rates as a very good mattress for sex. Rating extremely high for responsiveness and bounce, and ease of movement, couples making love will not have that ‘stuck in the mud’ feel some foam (especially memory foam) mattresses have.

The bounce, responsiveness, ease of repositioning, and superior edge support make this a good choice for couples who enjoy an active sex life.

“Durable” is one of the keywords that kept popping up time and again across all the reviews we studied. Reviewers were absolutely consistent in their praise for the quality and durability of the materials used in the Avocado Green, the quality of the construction, and the mattress’s overall durability. It was one area where reviewers were unanimously impressed.

As mentioned, it is constructed to last. The Dunlop latex used is very long-lasting, as are the other materials, which are incredibly durable and of premium quality. And the spring construction and reinforcement, being made of steel, is, of course, going to last a long time — and means it will maintain a high level of support as well.

The only concern raised is that these mattresses have only been around since 2015, so any mattresses in circulation are still only in the early stages of their life. Yet, they do come with a 25-year warranty, and the common opinion was that you should expect at least 10-15 years use out of it, with one expert reviewer even going so far as to say they found no reason why with fair treatment it would not last 20 years.

One aspect of some mattresses that contain foam and latex is that moving and changing position on the bed can sometimes feel a lot more difficult and take a lot more effort than it should.

This is mainly because foam layers can sometimes feel as if you’re sinking into them, leaving you with a ‘stuck in the mud’ feeling and like you have to fight the mattress just to roll over.

Thankfully, the Avocado Green rates highly for both responsiveness and bounce, meaning that it will give a feeling of ‘pushback’ — the foam moves back into position quickly rather than laboring slowly to return to neutral.

This, combined with the bounce and support of the spring layer, means you will be able to move freely throughout the night without expending excess energy due to the mattress working against you. This ease of movement makes the Avocado Green suitable for combo sleepers and those who are restless sleepers and shift a lot during the night.

There’s no way around it — mattresses are bulky, often heavy, and generally a pain to move. How easy you find the Avocado Green to move around, unpack and set up will depend — the standard mattress weighs between 59lb for the Twin up to 122lb for the California King.

In comparison, the pillowtop version weighs between 80lb for the Twin up to 132lb for the California King. If this is going to prove too heavy for you, there is the option of in-home setup and removal of your old mattress for $249. All King and California King size Avocado mattresses are set up in-home for you at no extra cost.

The mattresses come rolled, wrapped, and compressed in a box, meaning those strong enough should have not too much trouble maneuvering the mattress to where it needs to be, though you may want some help if it needs to be carried upstairs. Unpacking is a cinch, simply remove it from the packaging and leave it to expand into shape for a few hours; no further setup or assembly is required.

Once your mattress is in place, if you do need to move it, the addition of two heavy-duty upholstered handles sewn into the mattress sides means maneuvering or carrying it is made even easier. And as a bonus, the Avocado Green does not require periodic flipping.

There’s no doubt about it, the Avocado Green is not the cheapest mattress in a box on the market, sitting at a price point that’s higher than comparable mattresses.

However, Avocado is a company that unashamedly knows what it stands for and caters to customers who share the same values as them and who care about eco-friendly, natural, and sustainable materials. Using more expensive organic natural materials and all the associated certifications (GOLS, etc.) adds extra costs to the price.

Still, the consensus is pretty clear that if you care about natural healthy materials and the quality of both the mattress and the sleep you’ll get on it, the Avocado Green represents good value for money and is well worth the price.