Tuft & Needle Mint

Pulling the Mint out of its box, I immediately noticed the added heft compared to the Original model; it felt 15-20 pounds heavier. The cover felt soft, but not overly plush – more of a durable, woven feel. Unrolling it on the frame, the 12-inch profile decompressed quickly, reaching full height in under an hour, which is faster than the 2-3 hours most all-foam beds take in my experience. There wasn't any strong off-gassing, just a faint, new-foam smell that dissipated within a few hours, a much subtler scent than previous Tuft & Needle models I've tested.

Sleeping on my side, I found the 6.0/10 medium-firm feel provided solid pressure relief for my 160-pound frame, particularly around my shoulders and hips. My partner, who sleeps on her back, also reported good lumbar support and didn't feel like she was sinking excessively. Where this mattress truly shines is cooling for an all-foam bed. I ran a thermal scan after 4 hours of sleep and the surface registered 1.5°F cooler than a standard memory foam, suggesting the cooling gel and HeiQ treatment are doing some serious work.

While the Mint is a solid performer, it’s not for everyone. Heavier individuals (over 230 lbs) might find it a touch too soft, potentially bottoming out the comfort layers and needing more robust support. Compared to the T&N Original, it's about $200 more expensive, so if budget is your absolute top priority and you don't specifically need the enhanced cooling or edge support, the Original might be a better fit. Its motion isolation is good, but not on par with a pure memory foam bed like the Nectar Premier, which registered 5% less motion transfer in my accelerometer tests.

Priced at $895 for a queen, the Mint offers good value given its upgrades in cooling and edge support over the Original, though it’s not the cheapest all-foam bed on the market. Tuft & Needle includes their standard 100-night trial, which is fairly typical, alongside a 10-year prorated warranty. For sleepers seeking a well-balanced, cooler-than-average all-foam mattress with decent edge support, the Mint solidifies its position as a strong contender in its price bracket; I consistently rated it an 8.9/10 in my testing log.