If you’ve been browsing for a memory foam mattress that feels genuinely “premium” rather than simply soft, there’s a good chance the TEMPUR Ease 22 Mattress has already popped up on your shortlist. It sits in that sweet spot many sleepers are chasing: a comfortable, contouring surface that still feels stable and supportive underneath, with a medium-to-firm tension that’s designed to suit most people without forcing you into a one-size-fits-all “hard bed” experience. TEMPUR’s story is also part of the appeal; rather than appearing as a trendy mattress-of-the-month, the brand’s identity is tied to long-running material development and a space-tech origin narrative that, while easy to roll your eyes at, has resulted in a very recognisable feel that loyal owners tend to describe in similar ways — a steady, pressure-easing cradle with notably low bounce.
At 22cm deep, this is a streamlined all-foam build that aims to prioritise pressure relief and motion absorption, while still adding a denser base layer for durability. The headline feature is the TEMPUR Adapt material in the top layer, which responds to your body weight, movement and temperature to help spread load more evenly (particularly around shoulders, hips and the lower back). In day-to-day terms, that typically translates to less “push-back” at pressure points, fewer numb arms for side sleepers, and a calmer, more settled feel if you share a bed with a partner who moves around at night.
How it performed in our assessment
Pressure relief and comfort
The strongest argument for the TEMPUR Ease 22 is its pressure relief, and it’s clearly built to deliver that “ahh” moment when your weight is taken off the sharpest contact points. The initial 3cm of TEMPUR Adapt material is designed to welcome you in a controlled way — not a loose, marshmallow sink, but a gradual contour — and the additional memory foam beneath helps deepen that relief so you’re not just feeling softness at the surface. In practice, this makes it particularly compelling for side sleepers who need the mattress to give at the shoulder while still supporting the waist, and for back sleepers who want the comfort of foam without feeling like their hips are dropping too far.
Support and spinal alignment
Memory foam gets stereotyped as “supportive but saggy”, yet this mattress tries to avoid that by pairing its comfort layers with a 10cm high-density foam base. That foundation matters because it’s what prevents the top layers from feeling overly yielding once your full body weight settles in. The overall medium-to-firm rating is a sensible choice for most average-weight sleepers: firm enough to keep the spine from drifting out of alignment, but not so rigid that you feel perched on top of the bed. If you’re a dedicated back sleeper, this tension can feel particularly reassuring through the lumbar area, because the foam’s slow response tends to hold you in a stable, evenly supported position rather than encouraging constant micro-adjustments.
Temperature and airflow
All-foam mattresses can sleep warmer than hybrid or spring models, simply because dense foams don’t move air the way coils do. Here, the brand leans on an open-cell structure within the viscoelastic material to create more space for airflow, with the aim of dispersing heat and moisture for a fresher feel. I’d still describe this as a “balanced” rather than an explicitly cooling mattress: it’s designed to be less stuffy than older-style memory foam, but if you’re someone who regularly overheats at night, you may still want to pair it with breathable bedding and a mattress protector that doesn’t trap heat.
Motion isolation
This is one of the more convincing reasons to choose a foam mattress like this in the first place. The TEMPUR material is known for absorbing movement rather than springing it across the surface, which means you’re less likely to feel a partner turning over, getting in and out of bed, or shifting position at 3 a.m. If you’re a light sleeper, share with someone restless, or you simply value that “calm, settled” sleep surface, the Ease 22’s foam construction is aligned with that goal.
Ease of care and day-to-day practicality
The removable, washable cover is a practical feature that’s easy to overlook until you’ve lived with a mattress for a while — especially if you’re prone to allergies, you eat or drink in bed (no judgement), or you simply want the option of freshening your sleep surface properly rather than relying on spot cleaning alone. It’s also a single-sided mattress, which means no flipping; instead, rotating top-to-toe every three months is the recommended routine to encourage even wear and reduce the chance of body impressions building up in one area.
Who it’s best for
Side and back sleepers who want a “supported cradle” feel
The medium-firm tension is a strong all-rounder, and in my view it best accommodates side and back sleeping in roughly equal measure. You get enough contouring to take the edge off pressure points when you’re on your side, while the underlying high-density foam base keeps things reassuringly stable when you’re on your back. For average-weight sleepers, that combination often feels like the best of both worlds: comfort that’s noticeable, not flimsy, and support that’s present, not harsh.
People who wake up with pressure-point discomfort
If you routinely wake with sore shoulders, aching hips, or that “I slept, but I didn’t recover” feeling, a mattress that distributes pressure more evenly can make a meaningful difference. The Ease 22 is clearly designed with that in mind, using a comfort system that adapts to your shape and helps reduce concentrated load. It’s not a medical treatment, of course, but for general discomfort caused by a mattress that’s too firm, too thin, or too unevenly supportive, this style of foam build is often the right direction.
Couples who hate being disturbed by movement
Motion absorption is a classic foam advantage, and it’s especially relevant in the real world where different schedules, different sleep habits and the occasional midnight scroll can disrupt a partner. If your current mattress feels bouncy or you can feel every shift, a mattress like this typically offers a quieter, more isolated surface that lets one person move without the other feeling it as sharply.
Who may want to think twice
While the medium-to-firm feel is designed to suit most sleepers, there are a few groups who might want to pause and consider whether this exact tension and foam response is right. If you’re a curvier side sleeper with a pronounced hourglass shape, you may find you prefer a slightly softer option so the shoulder and hip can sink a touch more deeply, which can help maintain a straighter line through the spine. Conversely, if you’re significantly heavier than average, you may want to ensure the mattress provides enough deep support over time; denser base foams help, but body weight plays a major role in how “firm” a mattress feels and how it performs after years of use.
Materials and construction
The TEMPUR Ease 22 Mattress uses a straightforward, comfort-first foam build that stacks pressure-relieving layers over a more structural base, which is exactly what you want from an all-foam model aiming for a medium-firm feel. The key components are:
3cm TEMPUR Adapt layer: The top comfort layer designed to contour to your body and ease pressure, adjusting to movement, weight and body temperature.
9cm memory foam comfort layer: Adds a deeper, cosier sense of cushioning and enhances pressure relief, helping prevent you from feeling the base too quickly.
10cm high-density foam base: Provides the firm foundation and overall stability, supporting full-body alignment and contributing to durability.
Removable, washable cover: Designed for easier hygiene and maintenance, which is particularly useful for long-term ownership.
One detail worth calling out is the focus on airflow within the TEMPUR material’s open-cell structure. While it doesn’t turn an all-foam mattress into a “cooling” mattress in the way coils often can, it’s a deliberate attempt to reduce the closed-in, heat-holding feel that some sleepers associate with traditional memory foam.
Firmness and feel
This is a medium-to-firm mattress, and the most accurate way to describe the feel is “contouring, but not floppy”. You should expect that gentle, slow-adapting response typical of memory foam — you’ll settle into it rather than bounce on it — but with enough underlying resistance that you don’t feel swallowed. For back sleepers, that often reads as supportive and reassuring; for side sleepers, it reads as comfortably cushioning so long as you don’t require a particularly plush surface for your hips and shoulders to sink deeply.
Care, rotation and long-term use
The single-sided design keeps upkeep simple: you won’t be flipping it, but you should rotate it top-to-toe every three months to encourage even wear. That’s especially important for foam mattresses because they can develop impressions if you always sleep in the same spot in the same position. The washable cover is another long-term plus, as it makes routine cleaning more achievable and helps maintain a fresher sleep environment over time.
Warranty and peace of mind
The mattress comes with a 10-year guarantee, while the cover carries a 2-year guarantee. In practical terms, that level of cover is what you’d expect for a product positioned as a premium foam mattress: it’s not an invitation to ignore care instructions, but it does suggest the brand expects the structure and materials to hold up under normal use.
What customers thought
There weren’t customer reviews provided here to analyse, so I can’t fairly quote or summarise real-world owner feedback in the way I normally would. That said, if you’re considering this mattress, the most useful themes to look for when you read reviews elsewhere are: whether people describe it as more “firm-supportive” or more “soft-contouring”, how hot or cool they find it in different seasons, and whether couples specifically mention reduced partner disturbance. Those three areas tend to be where experiences diverge most, because they’re heavily influenced by body weight, bedding choices and personal sensitivity to temperature and movement.
Bottom line: Is the TEMPUR Ease 22 Mattress worth it?
If you’re looking for an all-foam mattress that prioritises pressure relief, motion isolation and a stable medium-to-firm feel, the TEMPUR Ease 22 makes a strong case for itself. I particularly like it for average-weight side and back sleepers who want a supportive cradle rather than a bouncy, springy surface, and for couples who value a calmer sleep environment with less movement transfer. The washable cover and simple rotation routine also add to its practicality, which matters more the longer you own it.
The main reason I’d hesitate is if you already know you prefer either a notably plush surface (especially if you’re a curvier side sleeper who needs extra sink at the shoulder and hip) or a distinctly cooler, coil-driven feel. But if your priority is that signature memory-foam contour with reliable underlying support, this mattress fits the brief neatly.
