Comfy&firm support. Smell wasn't issue
This is an entry-level foam mattress from what I've seen during my research.
Being a first-time foam-only mattress customer, I had my reservations but for <$300 price rage, 8" and cooling gel, I decided to give it a try.
Here's a list of what I wanted in this new mattress:
1. SUPPORT - Firm support throughout the body
2. COOLING - Stays cool during the night (I tend to sweat a lot during sleep during WINTER)
3. ODOR - Chemical-like smell not lingering too long
4. ADJUSTING SPEED - Foam adjusting to body heat within a few minutes at most
Here's a list of how the product stacked up:
1. SUPPORT - All-body support, even distribution of my weight allows toss-free, comfortable sleep
2. COOLING - So far I haven't woken up with sweat drenched back so I think cooling technology works
3. ODOR - When I got the mattress, the chemical-like odor wasn't too bad. Nonetheless, I put it on my living room floor and ran the air purifier on HIGH for a day. When I started using it, I never had odor problems. By all means if you SNIFF it deliberately, it WILL have that chemical smell, but not enough to bother you in your room or when you're sleeping on it.
4. ADJUSTING SPEED - As a spring mattress user of past, I do at times like sleeping on my sides and worried if the foam would adjust too slowly and cause muscle/spine strain. However, the mattress contoured to my body relatively quickly... like within a minute or two at most, and delivered great comfort.
Overall, this is a great low-priced mattress for anyone who's starting out living alone or buying the first mattress. It obviously won't compare to a $2000 spring + memory foam topper mattress or a $4000 Tempurpedic, but does its job and does it WELL. For additional info, you can put this directly on floor (I'd put a sheet underneath or something to keep it clean) or do what I did and buy a $70 metal bed frame from Spa Sensations (Sold through Walmart.com) and get a nice elevation + mattress support. (Plus 12" clearance for storage under the bed)
This is a great first-time foam mattress I can recommend for budget-conscious customers.