Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

We needed 2 twin xl mattresses and had a height limitation to work with. I decided to purchase two different mattresses to try out since the prices were the same when I was purchasing. One was the Valencia 6" Gel Memory Foam mattress (Link: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B019EMSN9Y) which had fewer reviews but a higher overall rating. The other was the Lucid 6" Memory Foam mattress (Link: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008S5B25G) which had a lot more reviews but less stars. Both came rolled & compressed in boxes that were easy to manage. Both were not difficult to get out of the box & unroll. Both had a slight smell upon opening, but nothing too offensive (even to a pregnant nose). Comparisons: -Decompression - the Valencia reached 6" almost immediately and was slightly over that after 30 mins; the Lucid was slower to rise, but was at full 6" height by 30 mins. -Firmness - the Lucid is much more firm; the Valencia would be more likely to compress under weight. -Covers - both have removable covers. The Valencia's felt softer, but the Lucid's would be easier to remove, I think, due to the placement of the zipper. -Size - the Valencia is slightly taller than 6", but it also seems to be a little less wide and long than the Lucid. The Valencia doesn't seem to cover the box springs quite as well as the Lucid, but not so much that it is an issue. Final assessment: I put the Valencia on my toddler's bed since he is light and the Lucid may be a bit hard for him. The Lucid is on the extra bed, and I believe will be much better at supporting the weight of an adult. So if you want a mattress that is very soft or would be easier to roll-up again - choose the Valencia. If you want a mattress with firm support, go Lucid. Either way, they are generally very similar, and I am happy with keeping both.