We’ve reviewed most of the latex mattress toppers available on the market(read about our accurate unbiased method), compared them side-by-side, and scored them according to a range of factors including comfort, pain relief potential, durability, initial odor and heat retention ability.
Below you will find a comparison table(click on the product name to read full review).
| Top Ranked Latex Mattress Toppers | How We Test |
| Our Ranking | #1 | #2 | #3 | ||||||
| Product Name |
|
|
|
||||||
| Editors’ Awards |  |
 |
|||||||
| Price |
$300 Buy at Amazon |
$354 Buy at Amazon |
$230 Buy at Amazon |
||||||
| Overall Score |
|
|
|
||||||
| Editors’ Rating |  |
 |
 |
||||||
| User Rating |  |
 |
 |
||||||
| Date Reviewed | May 12, 2015 | May 12, 2015 | May 12, 2015 | ||||||
| Comfort | |||||||||
| Pain relief | |||||||||
| Durability | |||||||||
| No bad odor | |||||||||
| No sleeping hot | |||||||||
| Easy to maintain | |||||||||
| Easy to clean | |||||||||
| Read the Review |
|
|
| 100% Natural Latex TopperRead the Review |
|
||
|
Ultimate Dreams 3 Inch Talalay
Read the Review |
|
||
|
Natural Blended Mattress Topper
Read the Review |
|
Latex mattress toppers are not as common as some other types and mostly available at online stores. They are expensive but available in different varieties and thickness which allow users to choose according to their comfort needs. Different thickness levels can make the bed firmer or softer. It provides good support and rated positively for pain relief potential. They are recommended for people with back and neck pain issues along with memory foam toppers.
How it is Constructed?
Latex toppers are made up of rubber type material obtained from trees. They are constructed in parts and then glued together that may create little un-comfort if lie directly on.
Health and Safety
Latex is safe and healthy to sleep on due to their pain relief ability. They are widely praised for helping users with pressure point relief as well as back and neck pain relief. It also allows users to select firmness and support according to their needs.
Firmness
As latex toppers are available in different thickness levels, you can have an option to choose between the firmer and softer latex toppers. The thicker the topper is, more firm it is.
Pros
These toppers are praised mostly for their pain relief potential as alm
ost one third of users reported pain relief after the use of latex toppers. Latex also provides good support and can easily add to comfort level of mattress. They are also durable, supportive, come in many varieties and thickness as well as allow easy movement. Latex is also mold and mildew resistant.
Cons
Two major points of concern reported by most of the users are its weight and price. Some users also complained about the appearance when it arrives in packing that is difficult to sort out. As these toppers are mostly sold online, getting a refund if not satisfied is also difficult.
With time, latex toppers may become too soft and can lose their support. They also start developing body impressions when used for long time. Feedback about their motion isolation ability is also varying, with few users rated it couple friendly while others complained about lack of motion absorption that may disturb partner in bed.
There are also complaints about issues like initial odor from the new mattress and heat retention but such issues are not common. Thicker toppers are mostly reported for heat issues.
Lifespan and Warranty
Latex also has longer lifespan if compared to few other topper types. Different manufacturers offer range of warranties that are often 3 to 5 years.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Latex mattress toppers are comparatively easy to maintain and clean. You can easily spot clean by hand or steam. Make sure to turn it regularly to add life to your topper.
Price Range
Price is considered as a downside as latex are one of the most expensive mattress toppers available to users. The price ranges from $150 to $370 with an average price of $230-$340. The price may vary according to thickness of the mattress.
How to Choose?
Latex mattress toppers are among the few that allow users to choose from large variety and thickness level. Thicker toppers are firmer and expensive. You can choose according to your comfort level and support needed.