I’m what some might call a “bad sleeper“.
A tosser, a turner, a kicker – essentially someone you wouldn’t want to share a bed with if your intention is to actually rest. It’s not like I don’t try to have a good sleep, either.
I’ve invested in the clock that wakes you up ‘gently’. There’s a weighted mask hanging on my bed frame in anticipation of nighttime. I have an air purifier and all the other nifty, reliable gadgets that help me check, review and improve my sleep. For cripes sake, I’ve even been tested for a sleep disorder.
My point is, I’ve done it all. Except invest in a good bed. I’m used to hand-me-downs and Facebook Marketplace shopping for all my bed-related purchases. Which is awesome, if you’re not bad at figuring out what’s a good deal and what’s a rip-off (unlike me, sadly).
So, when the opportunity to review the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress (in the Queen size) slid across my desk, I was all ears.
The bed-in-a-box mattress (with wheels for easy manoeuvring, yes pls and thank you), has already been reviewed by thousands of shoppers praising its balance of comfort, support and convenience. But I’m willing to bet Eva hasn’t met a sleeper like me. One who needs all the bells and whistles to achieve a good night’s rest.
Luckily for me, Eva was keen for the test. Best believe I’m putting it through its paces, assessing everything from comfort and firmness to setup, motion isolation, and overall value for money.
If you’re considering an upgrade or comparing the best mattress-in-a-box options in New Zealand, I have a few thoughts to share that might help inform your opinion.
NEED TO KNOW
Eva Sleep Sale: Best deals and discounts
Black Friday has touched everything – from your ideal coffee machine to the mattress on your wishlist. Thank goodness for that, because there are some massive savings to be found:
- Eva Comfort Classic Mattress (Queen) is discounted from $1,450 to $1,050, a saving of $400, during Eva New Zealand’s Black Friday Sale. The mattress offers a 100-night trial and 10-year warranty.
- Eva New Zealand’s Black Friday Sale runs until midnight 30 November, with savings of up to $500 across selected products, including up to $300 off the Slideaway Sofa Bed, up to $200 off the Timber Bed Frame, 40% off Slideaway Sofa Bed Covers and 20% off the Slideaway Side Table.
How much does the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress cost?
Typically, the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress starts at $1,450 for a Queen, with the King size going for $1,600, and the Super King size retailing at $1,750.
BUT, thanks to my impeccable review timing, it just so happens you’re currently able to save BIG on all three mattress size options, where you can get the:
- Eva Comfort Classic Queen Mattress for $1,050 (worth $1,450, you save $400)
- Eva Comfort Classic King Mattress for $1,150 (worth $1,600, you save $450)
- Eva Comfort Classic Super King Mattress for $1,250 (worth $1,750, you save $500)
What makes the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress special?
The Eva Comfort Classic Mattress combines gel-infused memory foam, natural latex and a five-zone pocket spring system to deliver a medium-firm feel that suits a wide range of sleep styles (I myself am a side and stomach sleeper – don’t judge me).
It provides perhaps even more comfort knowing that it’s backed by a 100-night trial and 10-year warranty. So if it doesn’t work for you, or if down the line something goes wrong, there’s plenty of support options available.
For fussy or picky sleepers who find it hard to know what kind of mattress style they like, this is a good option to put a quality mattress to the test and find out what you like, love and perhaps dislike about it. If worse comes to worse, you can bag it all up and send it packing back to where it came from.
Eva Comfort Classic Mattress materials, sizes and specifications
I’ve done the research for you (aka, I googled it. You’re welcome!). Here’s what you need to know:
- Available sizes: Queen, King and Super King
- Queen: 203cm (L) × 153cm (W) × 32cm (H), 56kg
- King: 203cm (L) × 183cm (W) × 32cm (H), 61kg
- Construction: Hybrid mattress featuring gel-infused memory foam, premium latex and a five-zone pocket spring system
- Feel: Medium-firm, rated around 7 to 8 out of 10 for firmness
- Warranty and trial: Comes with a 100-night trial and 10-year warranty
How easy is it to set up the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress?
Like most bed-in-a-box mattresses, the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress arrives vacuum-packed and rolled up. Setup took just a few minutes, although I was pretty grateful to have my sister on hand to help manoeuvre the mattress due to its weight. That’s not to say it can’t be done alone, though – it definitely can. You may not look as graceful as you’d like to, though.
A box cutter is necessary, although Eva packs in with the mattress a mini knife cutter to cut through the plastic and unravel your mattress easily.
I’ll also note that the setup was surprisingly painless. I’d allowed two hours to assemble the bed frame and set up the mattress and bed base, but 90 minutes later I was completely finished, and the bed was fully assembled and dressed with a mattress protector, fitted sheet, flat sheet, six pillows and two duvets. Not bad for a job I’d mentally prepared to lose a lot of my afternoon to.
My experience sleeping on the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress
So far, I’ve had a six-month-old baby, an overworked best friend and an utterly exhausted first-time mum put the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress through its paces alongside me. It’s fair to say Eva had its work cut out for it.
The good news? It’s been a surprisingly easy win. One friend told me, “I think I need one for myself,” which, as someone who takes pride in hosting, was music to my ears. I’ve even had my mum offer to swap her tired old mattress for mine because I’m “younger and more flexible” and apparently don’t need it as much. Needless to say, I declined.
The verdict across the board was overwhelmingly positive. While I’m not someone who usually notices the finer details of a mattress, I was surprised by how supported I felt night after night. More importantly, I woke up without the usual aches and stiffness that can creep in after sleeping on an ageing mattress. For something you spend roughly a third of your life on, that’s probably the highest praise I can give.
Is the Eva Comfort Classic Mattress worth it? Our verdict
After sleeping on the Eva Comfort Classic for several weeks, I found it delivers impressive comfort, support and ease of setup for the price. While no mattress is perfect for everyone, it offers a compelling mix of performance and practicality that will suit a wide range of sleepers.
For the price point, ease of setup and overall quality, it’s hard to find much to fault. If your current mattress is overdue for replacement, this feels like a worthwhile upgrade.
Final thoughts
If you’re shopping for a mattress online, the Eva Comfort Classic removes a lot of the guesswork. Buying a mattress without lying on it first can feel like a gamble, but the generous trial period takes some of the pressure off and gives you time to decide whether it’s the right fit for your sleep style.
What impressed me most was how universally well it seemed to suit different people. From sleep-deprived parents to guests with very different sleeping habits, everyone who tried it found it comfortable.
For a mattress-in-a-box that arrives on your doorstep and takes minutes to set up, that’s a pretty impressive result.
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