Solar Mattress
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- Feature: Hypoallergenic
- Support: Traditional Sprung
- Feel: Medium
- Brand: Bensons for Beds
From £339.98
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- Brand
- Bensons for Beds
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Delivery time
- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Solar Mattress
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The key usable spec on the Bensons for Beds Solar Mattress is its medium feel, 3 of 5, rather than a long list of disclosed comfort materials or spring engineering. That middle tension normally gives more yield through the shoulder and hip than a firm orthopaedic mattress, so the surface should feel more forgiving for side sleeping, while still keeping enough resistance for many back sleepers who dislike a soft, hammock-like feel. It is comfort-led, not specialist. For a value-led mattress, a medium rating is the safe and conservative choice: it aims for broad appeal rather than the firmer, flatter support associated with budget orthopaedic builds or the deeper pressure relief expected from memory-foam hybrids. Day to day, that means the support is likely to be judged by how well the whole mattress holds shape under body weight, not by any standout technical layer. The customer language backs up that positioning, with repeated praise for comfort “for the money” rather than claims of luxury depth. One longer comment even found it a touch firmer than expected, which is plausible with a medium mattress at the cheaper end, where less plush upholstery can make the surface feel more direct.
Average-weight side sleepers get the strongest case here, especially where the mattress is being bought for a spare room, a child’s bed or a tighter budget rather than as a premium main-bed investment. Praise repeatedly centres on value, easy comfort and better sleep after replacing an old, worn mattress; the support is described as enough to reduce aches in at least one more detailed positive response, which fits the medium tension better than it would a very soft build. The low price shapes expectations. A recurring complaint is that the mattress feels thin, with low-scoring feedback saying it needed a topper or felt more appropriate for a young child than for an adult relying on it every night. That is the main contradiction to the broad “comfortable mattress” story: it can feel comfortable for occasional use or lighter bodies, yet still lack the depth some adults expect under sustained load. Back sleepers who want a flatter, more braced surface may find the medium feel acceptable, but a slightly firmer mattress is the safer direction if lumbar support is the priority. This suits a spare room, child’s room or budget side-sleeper setup where comfort-per-pound matters more than depth; adults using it nightly with higher body weight, back-pain concerns or a preference for a sturdier surface should consider a deeper pocket-sprung mattress or an entry-level hybrid tier.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Owners report the mattress providing good value for the price paid.
- Recent reviews highlight that it is suitable for children's beds.
- Buyers found the mattress comfortable enough for short-term use.
- Owners mention a pleasant level of support without causing aches.
Cons
- Several reviewers describe the mattress as being too thin for adult use.
- Complaints indicate that it may require a topper for extra comfort.
- A few customers noted issues with delivery not being completed.
- Some buyers suggest it is only appropriate for very young children.
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Giselle Green, Editor in Chief
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Reader reviews of the Solar Mattress
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Comfortable mattress for the price, brought for the guest bed but have slept on it myself and pleased with it. Great value for money
Good value and comfy but could be thicker for adults. Fine for kids.
Lovely and comfortable for the price I was very surprised
Very comfy mattress for the cheaper end fits perfectly with the bed
I am enjoying the new mattress. Maybe it is slightly on the firm side but I am used to an old mattress. Overall, I am impressed and would say it's very good value. Thanks.
Looks nice Granddaughter said it was really comfy
Excellent value for money, the mattress is very comfortable and fits perfectly within the bedroom space.
I was quite impressed with purchase as it is one of the cheaper mattresses but my son has had good sleeps in it and when we shared the bed I also had a good sleep.
Very good price. Comfortable and great value. Keep up the great work!
Daughter pleased with her new mattress
A fair enough spare room / guest room mattress. Reasonable value. I got it when it was on offer so pleased with the purchase.
Great, very comfortable.
Bought this for our spare room. Daughter has used it and says it's really comfortable! More than expected for price paid!
My mattress really did need replacing so this is just luxury to me. Just the right amount of support and it was a reasonable price too. I have been sleeping much better and my bones don't ache so much now I have more support.
Most comfortable and a good nights sleep had by visitors.
This was a very comfy purchase for the bed I also bought from this website. Great service and delivery too, thank you!
Quick delivery, great customer service and the mattress is just the right level of firm. Ideal for our 8 year old who is finding her bed very comfortable.
Very comfortable
Brought for grandchildren and they love it
Slightly too hard mattress for medium, I expected it to be a bit softer
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