Our In-Depth Live & Sleep Bed Review for 2024

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Who We Recommend The Live and Sleep Classic For: 

• Budget shoppers – This company has removed the middleman and keeps marketing costs low. This means that they can offer three extremely affordable options that still provide the comfort and quality you’re looking for.
• Back sleepers – We feel that the Classic offers medium-firm support that is ideal for many sleepers, but mainly those who like sleeping on their back. The supportive base should keep the hips elevated with the rest of the body, while the plush comfort layer is designed for pressure relief.
• Eco-friendly shoppers – Manufacturing foam typically requires the addition of chemicals to control its properties. Live and Sleep uses a state-of-the-art pressure chamber instead of chemicals, allowing for a more consistent foam with less toxic chemicals.

Who We Don’t Recommend The Live and Sleep Classic For: 

• Side sleepers – The Classic has a soft top layer over a firm base. We think this firmer bed offers enough pressure relief to support stomach and back sleepers but may not be as comfortable for sleeping on the side. If you’re a side sleeper, you may want to consider the Luxury model, which is a bit softer.
• Those who want a bouncy bed – Foam materials perform exceptionally well in gently cradling the body and isolating motion, but they don’t offer the same bounce that you’ll find in innerspring beds.

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First Impressions: Firmness & Feel

Firmness Scale: 7.5/10

Please remember that firmness is a subjective characteristic and your shape will dictate how you experience a bed. A heavier person whose weight can more easily push through softer comfort and support layers may experience a bed as softer than a lightweight person. The way you are shaped could also play a role here. Consider your weight, shape, and size when evaluating firmness scores.

We scored this mattress according to our firmness scale as a 7.5 out of 10, placing it in the slightly firm range. If you’re looking for something softer, the Luxury model has a more medium-firm feel at a 6-6.5 out of 10. For people who like an even firmer feel, the Elite comes in at an 8 out of 10.

The Classic model should suit many people looking for a softer layer for pressure relief but still desire a firm core for support. We think that the softer comfort layer combined with a firmer base may specifically work well for combination sleepers who like to change positions during the night.

How Does It Feel? 

The first thing you’ll feel is the cover, which has a soft, airy feel. We think it adds a nice touch and is also quite breathable to prevent overheating.  

This bed has a soft, comforting top layer that you immediately feel conforming to your curves. Rather than sinking into the softer memory foam layer, we found this bed holds you in a gentle cradle, so you should feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud.

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What We Like About the Live and Sleep Classic

• Affordable price – Mattresses can get expensive, which you probably noticed on your quest for a new bed. However, this Live and Sleep model is among the most affordable options we’ve reviewed. 
• Certified materials – This bed comes with CertiPUR-US® and OEKO-TEX® certifications, indicating it meets strict health and safety standards. 
• Traditional memory foam feel – This bed is called “Classic” for a reason. We think it provides that traditional slow-sinking memory foam feel that cradles you into a cozy comfort layer. However, it doesn’t lack support as it’s on the firmer side of the scale. 

Our Live and Sleep Classic Complaints

• Short trial – This bed comes with a 30-night trial, which is rather short, given that most companies offer at least 100 to 365 nights. 
• Not ideal for petite side sleepers – Although we think average-weight and some heavy side sleepers should like this memory foam bed, those who are significantly lighter may prefer a different bed. 
• It has no bounce – The Live and Sleep Classic has no bounce. The foams in this bed respond slowly, taking several seconds to come back to shape after you move.

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Testing the Live and Sleep Classic Mattress: How It Performed 

When we test mattresses, our team focuses on how the bed feels in various positions, as this can help us determine who would find it the most comfortable. However, we also check how well it does when it comes to pressure relief, support, edge support, motion isolation, bounce, and more. 

For more on our testing methodology, visit our product review process page.

Sleeping Positions for Different Body Types

We couldn’t find any specific information on how much weight the Live and Sleep Classic can support. However, this is an all-foam mattress so it likely won’t be able to bear as much weight as a hybrid with coils would.

Weight	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers
Lightweight Sleepers (-130 lbs)	★☆☆	★★★	★★★
Average-Weight Sleepers (130-230 lbs)	★★★	★★★	★★☆
Heavyweight Sleepers (+230 lbs)	★★☆	★★★	★☆☆

Side Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – We think people under 130 pounds may like this bed if they’re fans of a firmer sleeping surface. However, many of these folks may be too light to activate the comfort layers for pressure relief. 
• Average-Weight Sleepers – Side sleepers weighing 130 to 230 pounds should experience different levels of sinkage and support. For the most part, we’d say they’re the best group to feel the balance of relief and spine alignment. 
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy side sleepers may find the firm surface slightly softer. However, those with hip and shoulder pain may not get enough relief in this position. 

Back Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight back sleepers should feel like they’re sleeping ‘on’ the mattress more than ‘in’ it. However, there should be just enough sinkage around the lower back to prevent pain and pressure. 
• Average-Weight Sleepers – Average-weight back sleepers should experience excellent spine alignment with just enough sinkage around the lower back and shoulders to prevent pressure from building up. 
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy back sleepers may sink a bit deeper, but the foams do a good job of distributing weight. This means the sinkage is even across the bed and the firm support ensures no weird dips around the hips occur. 

Stomach Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – We think lightweight stomach sleepers should like the firm support the Live and Sleep Classic provides. This group doesn’t weigh enough to sink into the mattress, so the hips are likely to stay aligned and supported. 
• Average-Weight Sleepers – Stomach sleepers weighing 130 to 230 pounds will once again experience different support and sinkage levels. Nonetheless, we think that most should feel nicely supported by the comfort layers even if the mattress feels a bit softer.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy stomach sleepers may prefer a firmer bed. Although the Classic model is on the firmer side, we think those over 250 pounds are likely to sink too deeply around the hips, which can throw the spine out of alignment. 

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Preference-Based Features

Charitable Donations

The company donates a part of each purchase to different charities. 

Special Sizes Available 

Apart from standard sizes, Live and Sleep offers specialty sizes as well. This includes Short Queen and RV Queen. However, to order these sizes, you must call the company first. 

Adjustable Base Compatible

The Live and Sleep Classic mattress works with many foundations and bed frames, including adjustable bases. 

Designed and Crafted in the USA

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Construction: What’s Inside the Live and Sleep Classic?

The top cover is a thin, stretch-knit fabric that is soft and breathable. This removable cover can be spot-cleaned using a mild detergent or sparkling water. However, this is something you should be careful with because getting the foams too wet could alter their performance and even lead to mold due to slow drying.

Overall, the Live and Sleep Classic mattress is made up of two layers that stand 10 inches high.

• Below the cover is the comfort layer, which features 2.5 inches of premium memory foam. This layer is designed to provide a gentle hug, conforming to the natural curves of the body without making you feel stuck. The open-cell structure of the foam is self-ventilating, allowing air to flow through for temperature regulation.
• The bottom layer is the total body support core featuring 7.5 inches of high-density foam. This durable layer offers a firm base. This foam is a little more resilient to help with repositioning and prevent unwanted sinkage.

The Elite also starts with 2.5 inches of memory foam but adds in half an inch of cooling gel memory foam on top of a 7-inch core support. The Luxury takes it a step further, starting with 2.5 inches of contour open-cell memory foam, 1-inch cooling gel memory foam, and 8.5-inch core support.

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Unboxing & Off-Gassing

The Live & Sleep Classic is an all-foam bed that is shipped to your door in a box. Like most bed-in-a-box brands, this mattress requires 24-72 hours to return to its original shape after unboxing (a little longer in cooler climates). 

We noticed a little off-gassing, but this is normal for all-foam beds, especially those that come in a box. The odors should dissipate by the time the mattress decompresses. 

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Certifications

• Eco-Friendly Certifications – This product was certified by OEKO-TEX®, which evaluates textiles at all processing levels for acceptable levels of hazardous chemicals and flame retardants. The foams in this bed are also CertiPUR-US® certified. CertiPUR-US® is a third-party program that ensures the foams meet rigorous health and safety standards. This means they don’t contain harmful substances like ozone depleters, PBDEs, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates. They should also have low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

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Coupons, Trials, Warranties, and Shipping

• Shipping – Free shipping is available within the United States., including Hawaii and Alaska. The Classic arrives in 4-7 business days and the other two models arrive in two business days.
• Trial – With the Classic, you get 30 nights to try out this bed risk-free. Although this is generally how long it takes for most people to decide if a mattress fits their needs, some people need a little longer. The other two models have a longer trial. 
• Warranty – All Live and Sleep mattresses come with a 20-year warranty. 
• Return Policy – If you decide you don’t like this mattress, you can return it at any point during the trial, and the company will refund your money. 

Sizes & Prices

Size	Dimensions (inches)	Price (w/o discount)
Twin	39″ x 75″ x 10″	$399
Twin XL	39″ x 80″ x 10″	$479
Full	54″ x 75″ x 10″	$549
Queen	60″ x 80″ x 10”	$599
King	76″ x 80″ x 10”	$699
Cali King	72″ x 84″ x 10”	$699