[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":501},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-sleeping-duck-mach-2-vs-ausbeds-cooper":3,"articles-related-sleeping-duck-mach-2-vs-ausbeds-cooper":105},[4],{"id":5,"status":6,"date_created":7,"date_updated":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"subtitle":11,"date":12,"categories":13,"blocks":22,"image":96,"seo":102},38,"published","2026-04-10T06:18:23.620Z","2026-04-10T06:36:35.012Z","sleeping-duck-mach-2-vs-ausbeds-cooper","Sleeping Duck Mach 2 vs Ausbeds Cooper. Which One Is Right For You?","Before joining Ausbeds, I owned a Sleeping Duck mattress. I slept on the Mach II for a year with both the medium, firm and extra firm foam inserts. I'll give you my honest take.","2026-04-10",[14,18],{"article_categories_id":15},{"slug":16,"title":17},"buyers-guide","Buyer's Guide",{"article_categories_id":19},{"slug":20,"title":21},"comparisons","Comparisons",[23,29,35,39,44,48],{"collection":24,"item":25},"article_content",{"id":26,"content":27,"type":28},138,"\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Ausbeds \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fmattresses\u002Fcooper\">Cooper\u003C\u002Fa> is our equivalent to the Sleeping Duck Mach II. Both are hybrid mattresses – foam (or latex) on top of pocket springs. Both give you a responsive, \"sleeping on top\" feel. The reason you'd choose the Ausbeds Cooper over the Sleeping Duck mattress comes down to three things:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>body-weight matched springs\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fguides\u002Fthe-truth-about-natural-latex-mattresses\">natural latex\u003C\u002Fa>, and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fguides\u002Fmodular-mattress\">modular system\u003C\u002Fa> where every component is replaceable for life.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>The reason you'd choose the Sleeping Duck Mach II is price, nationwide free delivery, and a simple, interchangeable firmness system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Rather watch than read?\u003C\u002Fh2>","default",{"collection":30,"item":31},"article_embed",{"id":32,"caption":33,"width":33,"height":33,"embed":34,"video_id":33,"thumbnail":33},7,null,"\u003Ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FIKYqDPa8Rto?si=Kv87MQTSus3INYUv\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>",{"collection":24,"item":36},{"id":37,"content":38,"type":28},139,"\u003Ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Having slept on both mattresses, here's what I think\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>I bought a Koala first. Sent it back – way too hot. It's all foam, feels spongy, and my body didn't like it. Then I got a Sleeping Duck. The Sleeping Duck mattress feels genuinely similar to the Cooper – you're sleeping \"on\" top rather than \"in\" the mattress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three things I didn't love about the Sleeping Duck Mach II:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Springs much firmer than expected.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The Sleeping Duck Mach II uses the same very firm springs regardless of which inserts you choose. The medium version simply has a slightly lighter density on top – underneath, the springs are identical to the firm version. The feeling is the same: your body weight crushes the comfort layer against those firm springs. For back sleepers and stomach sleepers over 80kg, that's fine. But for side sleepers, I could feel those springs pushing back against my shoulder and hip. The medium firm label is a bit misleading – this is a firm mattress across all sleep positions.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Slightly warmer than the Cooper.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Not hot – but still closed-cell polyurethane foam. The Cooper definitely runs cooler, with 5cm of natural latex and high-density foam. Less heat retention. If you're a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fguides\u002Fwhy-is-my-mattress-so-hot\">hot sleeper\u003C\u002Fa> like I am, this may matter to you.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lack of full modularity.\u003C\u002Fstrong> On my Ausbeds mattress, I started on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fmattresses\u002Faurora\">Aurora\u003C\u002Fa>, went to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fmattresses\u002Fcloud\">Cloud\u003C\u002Fa>, and ended up on the Cooper. I love the directness. If I ever want to go softer, I can add microspring layers. With the Sleeping Duck Mach II, you can swap the foam inserts, but the springs are sealed. You can't change the spring tension if your weight changes. Sleeping Duck offers foam swaps, but that's where the adjustability ends.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2>Who should buy the Sleeping Duck Mach II?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The Sleeping Duck mattress is a solid mattress. There's a reason it has strong reviews across thousands of buyers. Here's who it suits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You're over 80kg.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The springs in the Sleeping Duck Mach II work well for heavier people. At that body weight, you compress through the comfort layers enough that the springs provide good support. Back sleepers and stomach sleepers in this range do especially well with the Sleeping Duck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You like a firm to rock-hard mattress.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The Sleeping Duck Mach II firmness options range from medium firm to extra firm. Even the medium version has firm springs underneath. If you prefer a firm mattress – solid support under every part of your body – the Sleeping Duck Mach II delivers that. The extra firm version is about as hard as a mattress gets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Edge support matters to you.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The Sleeping Duck Mach II has reinforced perimeter support using a hard foam box around the perimeter springs. Edge support on the Sleeping Duck Mach II is excellent. There's a trade-off: that hard box restricts airflow through the mattress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Partner disturbance is a concern.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The comfort layers in the Sleeping Duck mattress absorb movement well – they dampen energy rather than transferring it. Motion transfer on the Sleeping Duck Mach II is low, good for couples. If you and your partner have different firmness preferences, the half-and-half option lets you choose different inserts on each side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You want the convenience of a mattress-in-a-box with fast delivery.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The Sleeping Duck mattress arrives vacuum sealed in a box, with free delivery Australia-wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You might not like the Sleeping Duck Mach II if\u003C\u002Fstrong> you're under 80kg (the firm springs will feel too hard), you're a side sleeper who needs pressure relief, or you want to change the springs later. One mattress spring configuration is all you get – only the inserts can change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Who should buy the Ausbeds Cooper?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You want springs matched to your body weight.\u003C\u002Fstrong> You choose the right pocket springs for your weight. A 60kg person and a 100kg person get completely different spring units. The Sleeping Duck Mach II gives everyone the same springs regardless of weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You want a buy-for-life mattress.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Every component in the Cooper can be replaced individually – springs, latex and cover. No single component costs more than 25% of the mattress price. When the latex eventually needs replacing, you buy a new latex layer, not a new mattress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You want to add micro springs later.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Start with the Cooper and add micro spring layers later. The Cooper becomes an Aurora ($500 for one microspring layer) or a Cloud ($500 for a second). We do the swap in your bedroom. Nothing goes to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You prefer natural materials.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The Cooper includes the same GOLS-certified organic latex found on all our models. 5cm of natural latex on top – responsive and bouncy, not the slow sinking of foam. Latex is naturally dust mite resistant, sleeps cooler, and lasts 3–4 times longer. This is one of the biggest material differences between the Sleeping Duck mattress and the Cooper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You're a hot sleeper.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Less material between you and the springs means less heat retention. Natural latex breathes better than polyurethane. If you run warm at night, the Cooper runs noticeably cooler than the Sleeping Duck Mach II.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You might not like the Cooper if\u003C\u002Fstrong> you're after the cheapest mattress ($300 more than the Sleeping Duck), or you need Australia-wide delivery (right now, we only deliver to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra). The Cooper has a firm, direct feel. If you need deep pressure relief for side sleeping across different sleep positions, consider the Aurora or Cloud mattress instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Comparison table\u003C\u002Fh2>",{"collection":40,"item":41},"article_table",{"id":42,"table":43,"width":33},14,"\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Cth>Feature\u003C\u002Fth>\n      \u003Cth>Sleeping Duck Mach II\u003C\u002Fth>\n      \u003Cth>Ausbeds Cooper\u003C\u002Fth>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Comfort layer\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Polyurethane (antigravity surface foam + swappable inserts)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>GOLS-certified natural latex (5cm) and 2.5cm high-density polyurethane\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Springs (queen)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>768 springs in rows, one tension for all\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>986 springs in a honeycomb pattern, body-weight matched\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Firmness options\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Medium and firm form inserts. Soft and extra firm available during 100-night sleep trial\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Firmer (Level 8–10), Very Firm (11–13), and Super Firm (14–16)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Cover\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>BreatheTech cover – bamboo fabric, removable\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Tencel – eucalyptus fibre, zippered, touch removable\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Edge support\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Hard perimeter box + reinforced edge support\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Honeycomb spring edge support\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Adjustability\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Swap inserts (free during trial)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Swap springs, latex, add microsprings – any time\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Upgradeable\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>No\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Yes – Cooper → Aurora → Cloud\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Motion transfer\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Low–moderate (polyurethane absorbs movement)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Low–moderate (latex + springs)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Heat\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Good – BreatheTech cover, but perimeter box limits airflow\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Very good – latex breathes better\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Queen price\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>$1,649\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>$1,950\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>King mattress price\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>$1,999\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>$2,350\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Single mattress price\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>$999\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>$1,050\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Trial period\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>100 nights (full refund if not satisfied)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>7 months (2 free component swaps, full refund available)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Warranty\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>10 years\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>10 years\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\n      \u003Ctd>Delivery\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Free Australia-wide (business day delivery)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n      \u003Ctd>Free within 15km of Marrickville; from $190 interstate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n    \u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>",{"collection":24,"item":45},{"id":46,"content":47,"type":28},140,"\u003Ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Key differences explained\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>Body-weight matched springs vs one spring tension\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Sleeping Duck Mach II uses the same spring tension for everyone. The tempered steel springs in the Sleeping Duck mattress are the same whether you weigh 55kg or 110kg. The firmness adjustment happens only through swapping the inserts on top. If the springs in the mattress are too firm for your weight, no amount of soft cushioning will fix the support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Ausbeds, we match the spring tension to your body weight. Up to 50kg gets you soft springs. Between 50kg and 90kg gets you medium springs, and over that, you get firm springs. Within each firmness, there are adjustments you can make at home. The spring unit has a soft and a firm side. Move the felt layer above or below the spring unit to make it softer or firmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sleeping Duck Mach II springs are very firm. Combined with the comfort layers, you get a firm to extra-firm feel. But the underlying sensation is the same – your body compresses through the polyurethane until it hits those firm springs. For side sleepers and older people, this can mean hip pain and pressure on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Latex vs polyurethane\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Sleeping Duck Mach II uses polyurethane for its upper layers (the \"antigravity surface foam\" and the \"ComponentAdapt\" inserts). These foam layers soften over time and typically show body impressions within 3–5 years. This is true of most other mattresses that use polyurethane comfort layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cooper mattress uses GOLS-certified organic latex. Latex bounces back rather than slowly compressing. It lasts 3-4x longer than polyfoam. It also breathes better, meaning less heat retention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Full modularity vs insert-only swaps\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sleeping Duck Mach II:\u003C\u002Fstrong> You can swap the inserts for a different firmness – the extra firm version, medium firm version, medium version, or soft version. Sleeping Duck offers free foam swaps during the 100-night trial. After the trial, replacement inserts are available for purchase. The spring system is sealed. This is a limitation shared by most boxed mattresses and other mattresses in this price range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ausbeds Cooper:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The springs, latex, cover, felt, and foam layer inside the mattress are all accessible and replaceable. If a part wears out, you don't have to throw away the whole mattress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>What's inside each mattress?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sleeping Duck Mach II:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Four layers. The BreatheTech cover is a removable cover made from bamboo fabric. The antigravity surface foam sits underneath. The ComponentAdapt firmness system comes in soft, medium firm, firm, and extra firm. If you and your partner have different firmness preferences, you can choose different inserts on each side (queen-size mattress or larger). The Mach II uses 768 pocket springs with independently reinforced perimeter support and perimeter springs for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fguides\u002Fmattress-edge-support\">edge support\u003C\u002Fa>. The Sleeping Duck mattress is 31cm in height and arrives vacuum sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ausbeds Cooper:\u003C\u002Fstrong> A Tencel cover (eucalyptus-based). 5cm of GOLS-certified organic latex – the same natural latex found on our Aurora and Cloud. A high-density foam layer (~2.5cm). 986 honeycomb pocket springs calibrated to your body weight on our firmness scale. A high-quality mattress built to order in Sydney, using high-quality materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>The bottom line\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>While the Sleeping Duck Mach II is $300 cheaper, the Ausbeds Cooper gets you body-weight matched springs, organic latex that lasts 3–4 times longer than foam, a 7-month trial, and the ability to replace every component. You won't throw this mattress out in 3-5 years. New partner, weight change, bad back – we swap the parts, not the whole bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sleeping Duck Mach II is still a good mattress. If you're over 80kg, want a firm mattress, or need Australia-wide delivery, it does the job well. But the springs are one-size-fits-all, the comfort layers are all polyurethane, and once the trial period ends, your adjustment options are limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I work at Ausbeds, so take my view with that context. But I slept on the Sleeping Duck Mach II for a year, and I'm being straight with you. If you're in Sydney, come to our Marrickville showroom. Try the Cooper, the Aurora, the Cloud. If the Sleeping Duck genuinely suits your sleep positions and body weight better, we'll tell you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Alex\u003C\u002Fp>",{"collection":49,"item":50},"article_faqs",{"id":51,"title":52,"open_by_default":53,"faqs":54},33,"People also ask",false,[55,61,67,73,79,85,91],{"id":56,"article_faqs_id":51,"sort_order":57,"faq_id":58},173,1,{"q":59,"a":60},"Where can I try a Sleeping Duck mattress?","\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Sleeping Duck has a showroom in Melbourne (Prahran). If you're not in Melbourne, order the Sleeping Duck Mach II online and use the 100-night trial with free firmness adjustment swaps. You can try the Ausbeds Cooper at our Marrickville showroom (136 Victoria Road) or our staffless Willoughby showroom (94 Penshurst St, every day 6am–8pm).\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":62,"article_faqs_id":51,"sort_order":63,"faq_id":64},174,2,{"q":65,"a":66},"Which mattress is better for side sleepers?","\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Side sleepers need their shoulder and hips to sink in for pressure relief and optimal spinal alignment. The Sleeping Duck Mach II can work for heavier side sleepers, but the firm mattress springs create pressure, especially for lighter people. The Cooper is also direct, but with body-matched springs, the springs offer a lot more. For side sleepers needing deep pressure relief across different sleep positions, consider the Ausbeds \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fmattresses\u002Faurora\">Aurora\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fmattresses\u002Fcloud\">Cloud\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":68,"article_faqs_id":51,"sort_order":69,"faq_id":70},175,3,{"q":71,"a":72},"Is Sleeping Duck a good mattress?","\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes. The Sleeping Duck Mach II is a comfortable mattress with a well-designed, interchangeable firmness system that sets it apart from a lot of boxed mattresses. The Sleeping Duck Mach II works well as a firm mattress for back sleepers and stomach sleepers over 80kg. Where the Sleeping Duck mattress falls short is spring tension (one size fits all), comfort layer material (polyurethane rather than latex), and long-term modularity.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":74,"article_faqs_id":51,"sort_order":75,"faq_id":76},176,4,{"q":77,"a":78},"Where is Sleeping Duck manufactured?","\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Sleeping Duck is Australian-owned and based in Melbourne. The Sleeping Duck Mach II polyurethane layers are manufactured in Sydney. The tempered steel springs and upholstery are manufactured in China, where final assembly takes place.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":80,"article_faqs_id":51,"sort_order":81,"faq_id":82},177,5,{"q":83,"a":84},"How long does the Sleeping Duck Mach II last?","\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Sleeping Duck mattress has a 10-year warranty. The springs last beyond that. The foam layers typically soften within 3–5 years. Sleeping Duck offers replacement inserts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cooper also has a 10-year warranty. Its natural latex lasts approximately 3–4 times longer than foam. Springs can be swapped if your weight changes. Both brands offer a full refund during their trial periods.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":86,"article_faqs_id":51,"sort_order":87,"faq_id":88},178,6,{"q":89,"a":90},"Is the Cooper worth the extra $300?","\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At $1,649 for a queen, the Sleeping Duck Mach II is good value. At $1,950, the Ausbeds Cooper uses high-quality materials – natural latex, more springs (986 vs 768), and body-weight matched springs. If you factor in replacing mattress components rather than buying a new mattress every 5–7 years, the Cooper will save you money in the long run. Both deliver a good night's sleep. The right choice depends on your budget and what you value in a mattress.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":92,"article_faqs_id":51,"sort_order":32,"faq_id":93},179,{"q":94,"a":95},"How does the Sleeping Duck compare to other boxed mattresses like Macoda or Sleep Republic?","\u003Cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Both the Sleep Republic mattress and the Macoda mattress are cheaper bed-in-a-box hybrids. The Sleep Republic uses pocket springs with \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fausbeds.com.au\u002Fguides\u002Fmattress-marketing-gimmicks\">gel-infused memory foam\u003C\u002Fa>\" and a thin layer of natural latex. The Macoda mattress uses pocket springs with \"graphene-infused memory foam\". The proprietary names for foam are just variations on polyurethane and memory foam. They'll sleep warm, and they'll soften over time. That seems to be consistent with the reviews on Reddit and ProductReview that I have seen, too. Neither mattress lets you swap individual firmness inserts the way the Sleeping Duck Mach II does. And none of these mattresses is fully modular, like Ausbeds.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":97,"filename_download":98,"title":99,"description":10,"width":100,"height":101},"36c28e93-0aa9-423f-9e70-88ba691a3960","ausbeds-vs-sleeping-duck.png","Ausbeds Vs Sleeping Duck",3000,2000,{"meta_title":103,"meta_description":104,"meta_image":33},"Sleeping Duck Mach 2 vs Ausbeds Cooper – Which Should You Buy?","Sleeping Duck Mach 2 vs Ausbeds Cooper, compared by someone who's slept on both. Body weight matched springs, latex vs foam and modularity compared.",[106,136,159,187,205,222,242,266,285,306,334,354,381,399,418,432,448,462,479],{"id":107,"status":6,"date_created":108,"date_updated":109,"slug":110,"title":111,"subtitle":112,"date":113,"seo":114,"categories":115,"blocks":118,"image":131},36,"2026-04-07T05:31:12.045Z","2026-04-08T00:52:16.906Z","adjustable-mattress","Buy an Adjustable Mattress – Built to Change With You","When people search for an adjustable mattress, they're usually looking for one of two things: a mattress that works on an adjustable bed base or an adjustable firmness mattress.\n\nAt Ausbeds, you can swap springs, move layers, and change the feel of your bed without buying a new one. And yes, all three models work perfectly on an adjustable bed base if you've got one or plan to get one.","2026-04-07",65,[116,117],39,40,[119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130],213,225,215,216,217,218,219,226,221,222,223,224,{"id":132,"filename_download":133,"title":134,"description":135,"width":100,"height":101},"f2f8afd9-2e03-45a3-828e-59017bb833a2","adjustable-mattress.png","Adjustable Mattress","Adjustable mattress | Change latex, springs and cover | Ausbeds",{"id":137,"status":6,"date_created":138,"date_updated":139,"slug":140,"title":141,"subtitle":142,"date":143,"seo":144,"categories":145,"blocks":147,"image":154},35,"2026-03-25T03:17:11.531Z","2026-03-25T05:07:25.574Z","are-tempur-mattresses-good","Are Tempur Mattresses Good? A Comparison with Ausbeds","The short answer: Tempur makes the highest quality memory foam mattresses available. The foam density is unmatched. Whether a Tempur mattress is right for you depends on whether you like the memory foam feel, whether you sleep hot, and whether the price makes sense for what you're getting.","2026-03-25",63,[146,5],37,[148,149,150,151,152,153],207,208,209,210,211,212,{"id":155,"filename_download":156,"title":157,"description":158,"width":100,"height":101},"9b812332-543c-467b-8dd8-4a27f3cc1351","tempur.png","Are Tempur mattresses actually good?","Are Tempur mattresses actually good? We compare them with Ausbeds",{"id":32,"status":6,"date_created":160,"date_updated":161,"slug":162,"title":163,"subtitle":164,"date":165,"seo":166,"categories":167,"blocks":168,"image":180},"2025-10-29T03:16:41.065Z","2026-03-09T23:00:45.721Z","mattress-firmness-guide","Mattress Firmness Guide: What Level Is Best and Why","After 15 years of manufacturing mattresses and personally helping thousands of customers find their perfect sleep, I've learned one undeniable truth: firmness is the most misunderstood and most critical decision you'll make when buying a mattress.  In this mattress firmness guide, I'll share everything I've learned from 15 years of operational data, thousands of customer fittings, and opening up hundreds of failed mattresses to see exactly what went wrong.","2026-03-09",16,[81],[169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179],74,82,129,75,87,76,77,78,79,81,80,{"id":181,"filename_download":182,"title":183,"description":184,"width":185,"height":186},"35731742-1124-4ad1-b53a-72dd0de3672a","buying-a-firm-mattress.png","Firm Mattress","Close-up photo of a mattress corner showing detailed quilting and layered side panels in beige and brown tones. A small black fabric label with white text reading “FIRM” is attached to the mattress border, indicating its firmness level. ",1536,1024,{"id":51,"status":6,"date_created":188,"date_updated":189,"slug":190,"title":191,"subtitle":192,"date":193,"seo":194,"categories":195,"blocks":197,"image":199},"2026-03-03T05:24:26.549Z","2026-03-09T02:53:29.298Z","mattress-complaints-what-they-tell-us-about-the-industry","What Mattress Complaints Tell Us About the Industry","I built a tool to scrape all the negative reviews from the top mattress companies in Australia. I wanted to see exactly what makes people frustrated when they spend thousands of dollars on their sleep. Here are the insights.","2026-03-03",61,[196,137],34,[198],184,{"id":200,"filename_download":201,"title":202,"description":202,"width":203,"height":204},"c157e4f3-3c66-4cb2-877c-01dee71c9d51","cloud-cutaway.png","Top mattress complaints in Australia",1200,800,{"id":206,"status":6,"date_created":207,"date_updated":208,"slug":209,"title":210,"subtitle":211,"date":212,"seo":213,"categories":214,"blocks":216,"image":217},30,"2026-02-23T03:24:56.216Z","2026-03-09T02:54:44.140Z","mattress-trial-periods-compared","What Mattress Companies Have the Best Trial Periods?","Customers contact us all the time asking about our mattress trial and how it compares. On this page, I'll break down the sleep trial period, return processes, and refund terms of the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fguides\u002Fare-ikea-mattresses-good\">major brands\u003C\u002Fa> so you can purchase your new mattress with confidence.","2026-02-22",58,[206,215],31,[56,62,68],{"id":218,"filename_download":219,"title":220,"description":221,"width":100,"height":101},"488ea723-13de-4f40-8496-574c7f92b827","mattress-trial-periods-compared.png","Mattress Trial Periods Compared","Mattress companies' sleep trial periods compared. Find out how Ausbeds performs.",{"id":223,"status":6,"date_created":224,"date_updated":225,"slug":226,"title":227,"subtitle":228,"date":229,"seo":230,"categories":231,"blocks":232,"image":237},8,"2025-10-30T00:25:21.649Z","2026-03-09T10:17:23.232Z","how-to-buy-a-mattress-online","How to Buy a Mattress Online (When You Can't Visit a Showroom)","I spend a lot of time on forums like Reddit and Whirlpool helping people navigate mattress purchases. One question keeps coming up: \"How do I choose a mattress online when I can't try it first?\" It's a legitimate concern. Shopping for a mattress without trying it is, as I often say, \"like turning off the lights, skulling a bottle of vodka, grabbing a dart, and hoping for a bullseye.\"\n\nBut here's the truth: many of us can't easily visit showrooms. Maybe you're interstate. Maybe you work long hours. Maybe the closest factory showroom is a plane ride away (yes, some people fly to visit my factory in Sydney). So let me give you the no-BS guide to getting it right.","2026-01-14",23,[87],[233,234,235,236],83,84,85,86,{"id":238,"filename_download":239,"title":240,"description":241,"width":185,"height":186},"a33a1da2-1ac2-4492-8b26-7fac6bf54d05","buying-mattress-online.png","Buying Mattress Online","A woman sitting on a sofa holding a tablet, browsing an online store that displays various mattresses with firmness options, prices, and thumbnails of different mattress types.",{"id":243,"status":6,"date_created":244,"date_updated":245,"slug":246,"title":247,"subtitle":248,"date":249,"seo":250,"categories":251,"blocks":253,"image":261},27,"2025-12-12T04:00:13.817Z","2026-03-09T23:01:07.987Z","body-weight-and-mattresses","Body Weight and Mattresses: The Number One Thing That Matters","KARL'S QUICK OPINION: Your body weight determines the spring tension you need. Get this wrong, and no amount of premium materials will make your mattress comfortable. For 15 years, we've been matching spring tension to body weight. It's the single biggest factor in whether a mattress works for you yet almost no one talks about it. Here's why that matters, and how to get it right.","2025-12-12",56,[252],26,[254,255,256,257,258,259,260],156,163,158,159,160,161,162,{"id":262,"filename_download":263,"title":264,"description":265,"width":203,"height":204},"9fce4980-d182-4ca6-a77b-4afa22c0c677","AusbedsBodyWeightGuide (1).png","Ausbeds Body Weight Guide","Infographic titled 'Ausbeds Mattress Body Weight Guide.' It displays four categories recommending mattress firmness based on weight: Blue for under 50kg (Level 3 Soft Springs\u002F Soft Latex); Green for 50-70kg (Level 6 Medium Springs \u002FSoft Latex); Purple for 70-90kg (Level 9 Medium Springs\u002FMedium Latex); and Pink for 90-100kg (Level 12 Firm Springs \u002F Medium Latex). An arrow at the bottom indicates that firmness increases from left to right.",{"id":267,"status":6,"date_created":268,"date_updated":269,"slug":270,"title":271,"subtitle":272,"date":273,"seo":274,"categories":275,"blocks":276,"image":279},24,"2025-12-04T01:11:49.459Z","2025-12-04T03:04:17.881Z","best-mattress-for-kids","Choosing the Best Mattress For Kids – Ausbeds Guide","Karl's take: Most children are not fussy about what they sleep on. If a mattress is flat and relatively comfortable, they will likely sleep through the night. The stress of finding the perfect mattress is usually a parent’s burden, not the child’s.\n\nIn this guide, I will break down what actually matters when buying a mattress for kids, from firmness levels to materials, and why I believe a modular design is the best value move.","2025-12-04",43,[267],[277,278],147,148,{"id":280,"filename_download":281,"title":282,"description":282,"width":283,"height":284},"c753a970-adf7-4ab3-82d0-d89b4e77a0f6","best-mattress-for-kids.png","Best Mattress for Kids",2400,1600,{"id":286,"status":6,"date_created":287,"date_updated":288,"slug":289,"title":290,"subtitle":291,"date":292,"seo":107,"categories":293,"blocks":294,"image":299},18,"2025-11-27T00:19:32.702Z","2026-03-09T23:33:50.835Z","best-mattress-for-back-sleepers","Best Mattress for Back Sleepers","KARL'S QUICK OPINION: Everyone bangs on about “medium-firm for back sleepers,” but that’s marketing crap. Body weight matters way more than sleeping position. A 60kg back sleeper and a 110kg back sleeper need completely different spring tensions. If your springs are too soft for your weight, your waist drops into the mattress, creating a hammock effect that overarches your spine all night. Match your spring tension to your body weight","2025-11-27",[166],[295,296,297,298],125,128,126,127,{"id":300,"filename_download":301,"title":302,"description":303,"width":304,"height":305},"670c8ef5-028c-43ab-a4da-59d2ddce8fb3","backsleeper.jpg","Backsleeper","A woman is sleeping soundly, lying on her back. Demonstrates back sleeping position.",1254,836,{"id":307,"status":6,"date_created":308,"date_updated":309,"slug":310,"title":311,"subtitle":312,"date":313,"seo":51,"categories":314,"blocks":316,"image":330},15,"2025-11-18T10:03:03.139Z","2026-03-24T02:44:40.010Z","best-mattress-for-side-sleepers","Best Mattress for Side Sleepers in Australia","Your weight decides your springs. Side sleeping comes down to one thing: balancing comfort and support for your body weight. I match spring tension to your weight. If it's not right, you swap the springs out. You can swap any layer. For side sleepers, I usually recommend the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmattresses\u002Fcloud\">Cloud\u003C\u002Fa> for the extra cushioning on top. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmattresses\u002Fcloud\">View the Cloud →\u003C\u002Fa> Read on for the full breakdown — including why most \"soft\" mattress advice is wrong for side sleepers.","2025-11-19",[315],13,[317,318,319,320,321,322,323,324,325,326,327,328,329],112,113,114,206,205,200,199,198,201,202,203,204,115,{"id":331,"filename_download":332,"title":333,"description":33,"width":203,"height":204},"de31205c-b76d-4f3a-8a4b-b557b62e74d0","Side sleeper model.png","Side Sleeper Model",{"id":166,"status":6,"date_created":335,"date_updated":336,"slug":337,"title":338,"subtitle":339,"date":340,"seo":196,"categories":341,"blocks":342,"image":349},"2025-11-19T01:02:47.559Z","2026-03-23T06:04:34.666Z","sleeping-duck-vs-koala-vs-ausbeds","Sleeping Duck vs Koala vs Ausbeds: What Mattress Should You Buy For Life?","I've been making mattresses in Marrickville since 2012, and I fit people to beds every single day. I don't see brands, I just see materials and manufacturing quality. Let me help you cut through the noise.","2025-11-18",[243,42],[343,344,345,346,347,348],116,171,172,197,118,119,{"id":350,"filename_download":351,"title":352,"description":353,"width":203,"height":204},"13cb6518-78fc-4acc-8cae-35a76dedde0e","Comparison.png","Comparison","Logos of mattress brands Sleeping Duck, Ausbeds and Koala shown side by side to connote comparison",{"id":196,"status":6,"date_created":355,"date_updated":356,"slug":357,"title":358,"subtitle":359,"date":360,"seo":361,"categories":362,"blocks":363,"image":376},"2026-03-04T00:40:59.240Z","2026-03-23T03:20:13.573Z","australian-made-mattresses","Australian Made Mattresses by Ausbeds – Built to Order in Sydney","Ausbeds mattresses are built by hand in our Sydney factory, matched to your body weight, and adjustable for life. Shop direct from the maker – no middlemen, no inflated prices.","2025-11-11",62,[107],[364,365,366,367,368,369,370,371,372,373,374,375],185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,{"id":377,"filename_download":378,"title":379,"description":380,"width":203,"height":204},"6b158b81-9879-4ca2-b315-a677d6dd9a0d","Karl-solo-in-workshop.png","Karl Solo in Workshop","Karl van Lieshout, founder of Ausbeds, inside the Marrickville workshop",{"id":382,"status":6,"date_created":383,"date_updated":384,"slug":385,"title":386,"subtitle":387,"date":360,"seo":267,"categories":388,"blocks":389,"image":394},9,"2025-11-10T23:47:50.121Z","2026-03-09T03:32:59.382Z","bed-in-a-box-pros-and-cons","Bed in a Box Pros and Cons: When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)","KARL'S QUICK OPINION: Bed-in-a-box mattresses are convenient and work well for younger, lighter people (under 75kg and 30 years old) who sleep on their back or stomach. But if you’re over 80kg, sleep on your side, struggle with sleep already, or run hot at night, it's a gamble. The main problem: you can’t test it first, and most use foam that sags within 3-5 years. If sleep matters to you—if you’re reading this at 2 am because your back hurts—you need to test before you buy. The mattress must feel good when you are lying on it. That’s priority one.",[223],[390,391,392,393],88,91,89,90,{"id":395,"filename_download":396,"title":397,"description":398,"width":203,"height":204},"6e455fcf-e510-43fb-8ff3-4c86be077134","BIAB.png","Mattress in A Box","Rolled-up mattress in a cardboard box, representing a typical “bed-in-a-box” mattress delivery",{"id":400,"status":6,"date_created":401,"date_updated":402,"slug":403,"title":404,"subtitle":405,"date":406,"seo":243,"categories":407,"blocks":409,"image":413},12,"2025-11-11T02:07:57.395Z","2026-02-25T00:04:57.213Z","mattresses-3-important-things","The 3 Most Important Things You Need to Know about Mattresses","Below are just my opinions. Don’t blindly believe me though; I’m also selling mattresses, so take my advice with a grain of salt. If you are interested in crawling deeper into the rabbit hole, I’d suggest the following site: The Mattress Underground. Be warned, though, the further you crawl down this hole, the longer it gets. All content below is carefully written by me. It comes from my years of mistakes and learning about mattresses. It comes from my extreme belief that this industry should be more transparent. I’ve got nothing to hide and everything to gain by my customers understanding the product they are buying. I aim to be a mattress company that people can rely on.","2025-11-03",[408],10,[410,411,412],101,102,103,{"id":414,"filename_download":415,"title":416,"description":417,"width":203,"height":204},"cc86c005-79c3-4f33-a5ad-aa314cebe18a","important-elements-mattress.png","3 Most Important","3 most important elements of a quality mattress",{"id":57,"status":6,"date_created":419,"date_updated":420,"slug":421,"title":422,"subtitle":423,"date":424,"seo":63,"categories":425,"blocks":426,"image":427},"2025-10-20T01:49:08.178Z","2026-04-01T23:43:34.623Z","best-mattress-for-heavy-people","Best Mattress for Heavy People: No-Nonsense Guide","When you're over 90kg, finding a mattress that actually supports your weight properly becomes crucial. I've spent 15+ years watching heavier customers struggle with mattresses that sag within months, develop permanent body impressions, or feel like concrete slabs. The problem isn't your weight, it's that most mattresses aren't designed with proper weight-based support in mind.","2025-10-20",[57],[63,400,69,307,42,408],{"id":428,"filename_download":429,"title":430,"description":431,"width":203,"height":204},"f4a99380-1ee8-42f8-b1b7-07325d5a2989","heavy-person.png","Best Mattress for Fat People: Spring Matching Guide","A plus-sized person stretches while sitting on a bed in a softly lit bedroom. ",{"id":81,"status":6,"date_created":433,"date_updated":434,"slug":435,"title":436,"subtitle":437,"date":438,"seo":315,"categories":439,"blocks":440,"image":443},"2025-10-28T04:30:49.028Z","2026-02-10T03:11:06.000Z","how-much-should-i-pay-for-a-decent-mattress","How much should I pay for a decent mattress?","As someone who has been in the mattress manufacturing business for over 15 years, one of the most common questions I hear is: How much should I pay for a decent mattress? It’s a simple question with a complicated answer. Walk into any big retail store, and you’ll see prices ranging from a few hundred dollars to figures that look more like a down payment on a car.","2025-10-16",[75],[441,442],66,67,{"id":444,"filename_download":445,"title":446,"description":447,"width":203,"height":204},"b6f5aae2-5391-43ec-af88-19c5de0751af","price-for-a-decent-mattress.png","Price Decent Mattress","A blurred mattress showroom background with floating pastel price icons ($, $$, $$$) representing different mattress price tiers.",{"id":63,"status":6,"date_created":449,"date_updated":450,"slug":451,"title":452,"subtitle":453,"date":454,"seo":69,"categories":455,"blocks":456,"image":457},"2025-10-21T00:38:33.389Z","2025-12-04T02:56:38.015Z","is-a-latex-mattress-hot-to-sleep-on","Is a Latex Mattress Hot To Sleep On?","As the owner of Ausbeds, a mattress factory in Marrickville, Sydney, I've spent over 15 years testing materials, pulling apart failed mattresses, and talking to thousands of customers. One of the most common questions I get is: is a latex mattress hot to sleep on? My direct answer is: no, not really.","2025-10-15",[63],[81,32,223,382],{"id":458,"filename_download":459,"title":460,"description":461,"width":203,"height":204},"1ea1cf6e-5e9b-40e0-9192-f893a0a5a978","is-latex-hot.png","Is Latex Hot","Close-up photo of a latex mattress layer with its cover partially unzipped, revealing the breathable latex foam texture. A translucent black overlay displays the text “Is Latex Hot?” in bold white letters, with a pink circular icon showing a thermometer and sun symbol.",{"id":463,"status":6,"date_created":464,"date_updated":465,"slug":466,"title":467,"subtitle":468,"date":469,"seo":146,"categories":470,"blocks":472,"image":474},19,"2025-11-27T02:28:17.219Z","2026-02-10T03:12:31.427Z","mattress-marketing-gimmicks","Mattress Marketing Gimmicks & Myths","The mattress industry is built on confusion. It relies on the fact that you only do this every ten years. You walk into mattress stores, lose your mind looking at fifty white rectangles, and eventually pay too much just to end the ordeal.\n\nThese are the specific mattress marketing gimmicks used to separate you from your money. I’ll explain how big brands operate, the truth about mattress materials, and what actually constitutes a new mattress worth buying.","2025-09-01",[471],17,[473],130,{"id":475,"filename_download":476,"title":477,"description":478,"width":283,"height":284},"a34bafe9-582b-4cba-b618-c45e8ca8ae5f","mattress-marketing-gimmicks.png","Mattress Gimmicks","Mattress marketig gimmicks",{"id":315,"status":6,"date_created":480,"date_updated":481,"slug":482,"title":483,"subtitle":484,"date":469,"seo":485,"categories":486,"blocks":488,"image":496},"2025-11-11T03:02:47.811Z","2026-03-09T03:31:30.973Z","whats-the-best-mattress-in-australia","A Directory of Trusted Mattress Factories in Australia","In my opinion, the places listed below offer better knowledge, value, and durability compared to retail and online options. Why? Because they make the mattresses and sell them directly to you. This provides a great incentive to use designs and foams that last longer. A factory that makes them will also have staff who know more. A good guide can make or break your mattress success.",28,[487],11,[489,490,491,492,493,494,495],104,105,106,107,108,109,146,{"id":497,"filename_download":498,"title":499,"description":500,"width":203,"height":204},"73d2babc-d9a7-4f10-a36d-129b5fe60379","trusted-mattress-makers-australia.png","Aussie Mattress Makers","Illustrated map of Australia highlighting states — NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA— with small white mattress icons marking each location, representing trusted local mattress manufacturers",1775803066503]