Updated May 2026
Zinus Mattress Review
The budget benchmark — foam and hybrid mattresses that start under $300.
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Tracy, California
Models Tested
1
About Zinus
Zinus started in 1979 making camping gear in Korea and pivoted to compressed mattresses, becoming one of the first brands to prove a mattress could ship in a box at all.
Today Zinus is the volume leader in online budget bedding, selling primarily through Amazon, Walmart, and Target as well as direct. Its Green Tea memory foam line is one of the highest-selling mattresses in the US by unit count.
In testing, Zinus beds are exactly what their price suggests: acceptable comfort, modest durability, and no meaningful support engineering. They are the right answer for guest rooms, first apartments, and short-term needs, not for a primary bed you expect to keep a decade.
What they make
Budget memory foam, green tea foam, and hybrid mattresses; metal and wood bed frames; toppers.
Origin
Korean-founded; manufactured in Asia, distributed from US warehouses
Zinus Signature Technologies
Green Tea Memory Foam
Memory foam infused with green tea extract and charcoal, marketed for odour control — the brand's signature line.
BioFoam
Foam with a portion of petroleum content replaced by plant oil, used across the memory-foam range.
iCoil Pocketed Springs
The pocketed-coil unit in Zinus hybrids that adds bounce and airflow over the all-foam models.
Best for
- Guest rooms, kids' rooms, dorms, and rentals
- Buyers who need a mattress under $400 today
- Short-term needs where longevity is not the priority
- Bed frame shoppers — the frames are better value than the mattresses
Not ideal for
- Primary beds you expect to keep 8+ years
- Sleepers over about 230 lb
- Anyone with chronic back or joint pain
Every Zinus Mattress We've Tested
How Much Does a Zinus Mattress Cost?
Zinus queens run $250–$700 across the lineup (budget tier). The table below estimates the rest of the size ladder from that queen range using the standard size pricing brands apply — the low column tracks the entry model, the high column the flagship. Treat these as planning estimates rather than quotes: promotions move real street prices by 20–30% for weeks at a time.
| Size | Dimensions | Entry model (est.) | Flagship (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" × 75" | $155 | $435 |
| Twin XL | 38" × 80" | $165 | $460 |
| Full | 54" × 75" | $205 | $575 |
| Queen | 60" × 80" | $250 | $700 |
| King | 76" × 80" | $320 | $895 |
| California King | 72" × 84" | $320 | $895 |
Estimates based on Zinus's published queen pricing and the standard US size ladder. Free shipping, compressed in a box. Varies by retailer; typically 30–100 nights; 10-year limited warranty.
How to Pay Less for a Zinus
Every Zinus model in our directory
Specs, construction, size options, and current pricing for each Zinus model we track — including the ones that haven't come through the Encinitas lab yet.
Pricing, Trial & Warranty
Price range (Queen)
$249–$699
Budget
Excellent for the price band, with the durability limits that implies
Trial period
Varies by retailer; typically 30–100 nights
10-year limited warranty
Shipping
Free shipping, compressed in a box
Financing
Retailer financing
Pros
- The lowest credible entry price in the category
- Wide availability through major retailers
- Frames and bases are genuinely good value
- Light enough for one person to set up
Cons
- Foam softens noticeably within a few years
- Minimal edge support
- Trials and returns depend on the retailer, not Zinus
Zinus FAQ
Are Zinus mattresses any good?
For the price, they are reasonable. A Zinus Green Tea queen at $300 will be comfortable initially and hold up acceptably for a guest room. It will not match a $1,000 bed for support or durability, and it is not the right choice if you have back pain.
How long do Zinus mattresses last?
Expect three to five years of primary use before noticeable softening, longer in a guest room. The hybrids with iCoil units last longer than the all-foam models.
Is Zinus good for heavy people?
Not really. Above about 230 lb the foam compresses too far and the support core bottoms out. Look at a purpose-built heavy-duty hybrid such as the WinkBed Plus or Big Fig instead.
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