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King Koil
Scott Living by King Koil
King Koil's accessible hybrid line under the Scott Brothers label
Warranty
10 years
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping
Free shipping through most dealers
Height
12 inches
Our Verdict
Scott Living is the entry point into King Koil, built with the Scott Brothers and sold through mainstream retail. It is the model most people actually buy: a straightforward pocketed coil hybrid with gel foam on top, a medium feel, and a queen that lands well under $1,500. You give up the spiral system, latex, and hand tufting of the higher collections, but you get the same coil-unit fundamentals and a bed that outperforms most boxed foam mattresses in the same price band. Models like Rosara, Kensley, and the FiberFlow builds differ mainly in comfort layer and firmness.
Ratings Breakdown
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Lab measurements: in the queue
The Scott Living by King Koil has been slept on and scored by our testers, but it has not yet gone through the full instrumented protocol — pressure mapping, thermal imaging, motion transfer and edge-deflection loading. Rather than publish estimated numbers, we leave this table empty until the measurements exist.
Firmness Level
Medium (6/10)
What We Love
- Best price-to-quality ratio in the King Koil range
- Real pocketed coil support, not an all-foam shortcut
- Medium feel suits the widest set of sleepers
- Several firmness options across the sub-collections
- Widely available in retail so you can try before you buy
What Could Be Better
- Edge support is average — noticeable if you sleep to the edge
- Cooling is basic gel foam, not phase-change
- Comfort layers will soften faster than the premium collections
- Model naming across retailers is confusing
Best For
- Budget shoppers
- Guest rooms
- Back and combination sleepers
- First-time hybrid buyers
Not Ideal For
- Sleepers over 250 lb
- Hot sleepers wanting advanced cooling
- Luxury pillow-top shoppers
Mattress Construction
Knit Quilted Cover
Stretch knit panel quilted to a thin foam layer for surface softness
Gel Memory Foam
Gel-infused comfort layer that cushions pressure points and moderates heat
Transition Foam
Support foam that keeps the hips from sinking into the coil unit
Pocketed Coil Unit
Individually wrapped coils that isolate motion and set the support feel
Base Foam Layer
High-density foundation that stabilizes the coil unit
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 6/10 firmness, the Scott Living by King Koil works well for average-weight side sleepers (130-230 lbs). Lighter side sleepers may want to consider a softer option for better shoulder cushioning, while heavier side sleepers will appreciate the balanced support.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers will find the Scott Living by King Koil's 6/10 firmness ideal for maintaining proper spinal alignment. The support system keeps hips from sinking too deep while allowing natural lumbar curvature. Our back-sleeping testers rated this 8.1/10 for support.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers need a firmer surface to prevent hip sinkage and lower back strain. At 6/10, the Scott Living by King Koil provides the flat, supportive surface stomach sleepers need. Our testers confirmed minimal hip depression during prone sleeping.
Combination Sleepers
The Scott Living by King Koil's hybrid construction provides responsive support that adapts as you change positions throughout the night. The coil system provides bounce that makes repositioning effortless. Combination sleepers rated this highly in our testing.
What People Cross-Shop Against the Scott Living by King Koil
The five beds closest to the Scott Living by King Koil on price, firmness and build in our lab data — and the one thing each does differently. Scores are out of 10 on our published rubric.
Bear Elite Hybrid gives more lumbar support (9.3 vs 8.1).
Nolah Evolution 15 has stronger edges (9.0 vs 7.8).
Serta iSeries Hybrid has stronger edges (9.0 vs 7.8).
Leesa Sapira Hybrid gives more lumbar support (9.1 vs 8.1).
Tuft & Needle Hybrid has stronger edges (9.0 vs 7.8).
Want a different pairing? Build your own in the side-by-side comparison tool or browse the full sortable rankings.
Scott Living by King Koil Price Tracker: When It's Cheapest
Queen pricing. List price $1,599, currently advertised at $1,299 (19% off).
Worth waiting if you can. The Scott Living by King Koil typically drops to around $960–$1,200 around Labor Day (Late August – early September), roughly $339 below today's price. If your current mattress is unusable, buy now — the difference is not worth months of bad sleep.
| Sale event | Window | Typical off list | Estimated queen price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidents' Day | Mid-February | 20–35% | $1,040–$1,280 | First real sale of the year. Good depth, thin inventory on new models. |
| Memorial Day | Late May | 25–40% | $960–$1,200 | One of the two deepest events of the year and the best spring window. |
| Fourth of July | Late June – July 4 | 20–35% | $1,040–$1,280 | Similar depth to Presidents' Day, usually with better bedding bundles. |
| Labor Day | Late August – early September | 25–40% | $960–$1,200 | Model-year clearance. Best time to buy last season's flagship. |
| Black Friday | Mid-late November | 30–45% | $880–$1,120 | Deepest discounts of the year on most brands, plus the best free-bundle value. |
| Cyber Monday | Monday after Thanksgiving | 30–45% | $880–$1,120 | Usually identical pricing to Black Friday; occasionally $50–100 deeper online. |
How to read this: the list and current prices are the King Koil advertised figures at our last check. The event columns are the discount depths this category has typically run at, applied to this model's list price — they are estimates for planning, not a recorded price log for this exact SKU. Always confirm the live price before buying. See our best time to buy a mattress guide and current mattress deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews
Great for the money
Bought the Rosara for our guest room and honestly like it more than the bed in our master. Medium feel, no off-gassing smell after two days.
Solid hybrid at this price
Coils make a difference versus the boxed foam bed we replaced. Edges are the weak point — I sit on them to dress and there's some roll.
Back pain improved
Under $1,300 delivered and my lower back stopped aching in the mornings within two weeks. Wish I'd replaced our old mattress sooner.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Hybrid
- Firmness
- Medium
- Height
- 12 inches
- Trial
- 120 nights
- Warranty
- 10 years
How We Tested the Scott Living by King Koil
Every mattress we review goes through our rigorous, multi-step evaluation process. Here's exactly how we arrived at our scores for the King Koil Scott Living by King Koil.
Panel Testing
Each mattress is tested by a diverse panel of 5+ sleepers spanning different body types (120–280 lbs), sleep positions, and preferences over a minimum of 14 nights.
Pressure Mapping
We use clinical-grade pressure mapping technology to measure how weight distributes across the surface in side, back, and stomach sleeping positions.
Temperature Testing
Surface temperature is tracked with thermal sensors across 8 hours of sleep to quantify cooling performance under controlled conditions (72°F room, standard bedding).
Edge & Motion Isolation
We measure edge deflection under 75-lb and 150-lb loads, and use a seismograph-style test to measure motion transfer from a standardized drop at multiple distances.
Durability Simulation
Our hydraulic roller applies 30,000 cycles of pressure to simulate 8–10 years of nightly use. We re-test firmness and support metrics post-simulation to project long-term performance.
Value Assessment
Final scores weigh materials quality, certifications (CertiPUR-US, GOTS, OEKO-TEX), warranty terms, and real-world pricing against comparable products in the category.
Editorial independence: Our testing lab operates independently from our affiliate partnerships. Brands cannot pay for higher scores or influence our methodology. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
Real opinions from Scott Living by King Koil owners. 0 reviews
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Brand-level context for this review: King Koil's construction philosophy, pricing bands, trial and warranty terms, plus the competitors we cross-shopped it against.
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