Ecosa vs. Ergoflex Mattress Comparison 2021
- By: James Lee
- Last Updated On November 16, 2020
Ecosa is one of the most recognisable mattress brands in Australia that offers an affordable mattress with adjustable firmness option along with an industry-leading 15-year warranty. On the other hand, Ergoflex was one of the earliest entrants in the mattress-in-a-box space (way back in 2006) which sells a pressure-relieving, body-hugging and supportive memory foam mattress.
In this review, we’ll go over the pros and cons of both Ecosa and Ergoflex so you can decide which one matches up best for your needs and sleeping habits. Both are outstanding options for the right sleepers, but is that you? Let’s find out.
Quick Comparison: Ecosa vs. Ergoflex
Ecosa Mattress
Why it’s great: Ecosa is one of the best-selling and highest-rated mattresses in Australia. If you’re looking for a supportive yet comfortable mattress that can accommodate a wide range of sleepers, it’s hard to beat Ecosa. Further, the adjustable firmness, affordable pricing and industry-leading 15-year warranty makes Ecosa a solid choice.
Best For:
- Budget shoppers.
- Those after a comfortable yet supportive bed
- All types of sleepers (back, side or stomach).
- Individuals looking for multiple firmness options.
Overall Score: 9.8
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Ergoflex Mattress
Why it’s great: Sleepers who love the hugging and body contouring property of the memory foam can’t go wrong with Ergoflex. Designed to support and alleviate pressure points, Ergoflex is especially ideal for those suffering for back pain or joint pain. Build and performance-wise, Ergoflex is a comparable alternative to premium Tempur mattresses.
Best For:
- People looking for a memory foam bed.
- All sleeping styles (front, back, side).
- Sleepers suffering with back or joint pain issues.
- Fidgety sleepers and their partners.
Overall Score: 9.7
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Ecosa vs Ergoflex Mattress Comparison Overview
Both Ecosa and Ergoflex mattress are excellent choices but which one should you choose? Cutting straight to the point, the difference between the two mattresses comes down to ten main points:
- Price — Ecosa is more affordable than Ergoflex, but Ergoflex is also a value purchase – Confused? Well, Ergoflex is made using high-quality visco-elastic memory foam similar to Tempur mattress, which typically cost anywhere from three to four thousand dollars.
- Feel — Ergoflex has a dense body-shaping memory foam feel while Ecosa has a responsive neutral-foam feel.
- Firmness Option — Ergoflex is available in one firmness option (Medium) while Ecosa comes in three firmness levels (Soft, Medium, Firm).
- Pain Relief — The Ergoflex mattress is nigh-on unbeatable in terms of pain and pressure relief. It’s been designed with the most advanced foams to smooth out your aches and pains like a trained masseuse. The Ecosa, despite offering pain relief qualities, can’t quite match up.
- Customisation — With the Ergoflex, you get one firmness (medium-firm). Ecosa, on the other hand, gives you a choice between three different firmness levels thanks to its unique shuffleable foam layers.
- Body Type — Ergoflex is more supportive than Ecosa, which also makes it more suitable for heavier individuals.
- Sleep Positions — Both mattresses work fine in most sleeping positions. However, side or combo sleepers may prefer Ecosa due to its responsive and pillowtop design.
- Sleep Temperature — If you’re a hot sleeper, probably Ecosa would be more suitable for you.
- Shipping — Ecosa offers free shipping Australia-wide while Ergoflex charges anywhere from $19.99 to $69.99 for delivery depending on location. Returns are free for Ecosa and Ergoflex – however, for certain remote areas, Ergoflex may charge a return-pickup fee.
- Policies — Ecosa offers a 100-night sleep trial along with an industry-leading 15-year warranty while Ergoflex offers a 30-night trial (extendable) and 10-year guarantee.
- Bang for the buck pricing
- Adjustable firmness to suit all sleepers
- Industry-leading 15-year warranty
- Value-for-money memory foam mattress
- Comparable to Tempur mattresses
- Great for bad backs and body ache (Supportive)
Table of Contents
Want the “at a glance” version of what makes these two mattresses stand out? Here’s the lowdown.
Key Features - Ecosa vs Ergoflex 5g.
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Trial period
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100 nights
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30 nights
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Warranty
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15 years
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10 years
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Shipping cost
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Free
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Paid
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Shipping time
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1-2 days, 4 hour delivery in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide
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1-3 days, Same day delivery for metros
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Construction
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Mixed Foam
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Memory Foam + Poly Foam base
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Cover
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TENCEL® Woven Cover
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40% Tencel + 60% Premium poly cover with zipper
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Where’s it made?
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China
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China & Europe
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Certifications
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CertiPur-US® & OKEO-TEX® 100 certified
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CertiPur-US® & OKEO-TEX® 100 certified
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Returns?
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Free
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*Free (except for remote locations)
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Financing available?
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Yes, Zip pay
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Yes, Zip pay
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Sizes
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Single, Long Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
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Single, Long Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King
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Washable cover
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Yes
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Yes
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Brand Info - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
Launched back in 2006 (2010 in Australia), Ergoflex helped pioneer the straight-to-consumer mattress business model, shaking up the industry in the process. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, innovating with advanced new foams and winning a number of awards, including a Which? Best Buy, a productreview.com.au award and a Feefo Trusted Merchant award. While Ecosa is newer to the market, launching in 2015, its list of accolades is no less impressive, with a bestmattressau.com’s “Best Mattress for Couples” award and a Melbourne Design “Silver” award to its name.
Construction - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
Launched back in 2006 (2010 in Australia), Ergoflex helped pioneer the straight-to-consumer mattress business model, shaking up the industry in the process. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, innovating with advanced new foams and winning a number of awards, including a Which? Best Buy, a productreview.com.au award and a Feefo Trusted Merchant award. While Ecosa is newer to the market, launching in 2015, its list of accolades is no less impressive, with “Best Mattress for Couples” award and a Melbourne Design “Silver” award to its name.
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Three swappable foam layers and two covers (one removable), coming in at 25cm high.
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Three distinct foam layers and two covers (one removable). Totalling 23cm high.
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The first, removable cover is made of breathable Tencel and is machine-washable.
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The first, removable cover is made of breathable Tencel and is machine-washable.
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The inner cover is made of German micro-filament technology, is waterproof and dust mite-resistant.
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A Micro-fine inner cover encases the three foams.
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The first layer (by default) is a gel-infused G-7 memory foam, providing pressure-relief with added cooling properties. Next is an ergonomic support foam, aiding spinal alignment and providing strong motion isolation.
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The first layer is a body-shaping visco-elastic memory foam. Second is the Cool-Sleep airflow system, keeping the heat low and the airflow high.
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Finally, an ECO-Tex memory foam layer provides an element of latex-like bounce with added breathability and durability.
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At the base is a high resilience impact-resistant foam foundation layer, supporting you and ensuring the longevity of the mattress.
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- Adjustable firmness (Soft, Medium, Firm)
- Highest-selling mattress in Australia
- 15-year warranty
- Value-for-money memory foam mattress
- Comparable to Tempur mattresses
- Great for sleepers with back and pain
Comfort, Firmness & Feel - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
While the Ecosa’s overall feel is determined by which of the three shuffleable foam layers are placed on top, it can generally be depended on to provide a relatively balanced sleeping experience—albeit firmer with the ergonomic support foam on top and bouncier with the ECO-Tex layer on top. Some sleepers may find the mattress too firm regardless, preferring the reactivity of an innerspring or the increased ‘sink’ of other memory foams, but we feel most sleepers will be happy with at least one of the Ecosa mattress’ firmness options.
Ergoflex, on the other hand, provides a night-time experience centred around pressure-relief, support and recovery. The company is proud to list a number of top UK and Australian athletes that rely on its mattress as part of their training routine. It’s not empty-talk either: the Ergoflex mattress really is perfect for soothing aches, pains and pressure throughout the body. It contours without sinking; supports the spine and joints; and it offers enough cushioning to remain comfortable for the majority of sleepers. As a cheaper alternative to the premium Tempur mattress, it more than delivers.
Sleep Position Ratings - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
Front, back and side sleepers are catered for nicely with both mattress choices here. However, while the medium-firm (6/10 on the mattress firmness scale) Ergoflex is ideally suited for those with severe pain issues or those recovering from injury, it might cause some issues for combination sleepers. Folks who toss and turn in the night could find themselves fighting against the contouring effects of the visco-elastic foam layer.
The Ecosa mattress, while no slouch in the art of pain-relief, can’t quite compete with Ergoflex’s self-proclaimed “clinically correct support for all”. Thankfully, its customisable nature makes it a better choice for combo sleepers who can choose between a ‘medium’ (5/10), ‘medium-firm’ (6/10) or ‘firm’ (8/10) setting as per their night-time needs.
As always, we want to remind you that mattress firmness ratings are purely subjective. It’s always best to try out a mattress for yourself before coming to a firm judgement!
Sinkage, Bounce, Edge Support, Motion Isolation - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
Sinkage and Bounce
The Ecosa mattress is definitely the bouncier of the two thanks to its ECO-Tex foam, although neither of them are likely to double as trampolines anytime soon. Furthermore, while the Ergoflex mattress could hardly be described as “swallowing” any sleepers up, its visco-elastic top layer provides more contouring and body-cradling sinkage than Ecosa’s offering.
For that feeling of being nestled and encased in a supportive mattress, opt for the Ergoflex. For a more reactive, bouncy feel, the Ecosa is your go-to.
Edge Support
Foam mattresses will never be the best-in-class when it comes to edge support; for that, you’d fare better with a spring-base mattress with reinforced edges. Still, of these two options, the Ergoflex reigns supreme thanks to its high-resilience foam base which outperforms Ecosa’s equivalent Ergonomic Support Foam. Both offer adequate edge support for most consumers’ needs, but Ergoflex’s high quality materials inevitably come out on top.
Motion Isolation
It’s a close call indeed between these two mattresses and their motion isolation performance. Of course, Ecosa, with its ergonomic support foam, is famous for its viral “jumping on a bed with three wine glasses” video, proving its top-notch performance in the motion isolation field. Conversely, Ergoflex’s combination of high-density top layer and high-resilience base layer make it a fierce contender against even the mightiest mattresses out there. Overall, we put the two neck-and-neck.
Shipping, Trial Periods, Returns, and Warranties - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
| Shipping | Free Australia-wide delivery (same-day delivery to Australian metro areas) | Next-day Australia-wide delivery from $19.99. Free returns. |
| Trials | 100 nights risk-free (returns only after the first 14 nights) | 30 nights risk-free (returnable after 21 nights) |
| Warranty | 15 years (covering sag of 2cm/0.8 inches or more) | 10 years (covering sag of 2.5cm/1 inch or more) |
Sizing & Price Comparisons - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
There’s no denying that Ecosa and Ergoflex aren’t quite playing in the same pricing league. For budget buyers, the Ecosa mattress should be your first pick. With that said, the premium materials on offer with the Ergoflex more than justify the elevated price. When choosing between the two, it’s purely a matter of what best fits your budget.
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King Single
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- Adjustable firmness (Soft, Medium, Firm)
- Highest-selling mattress in Australia
- 15-year warranty
- High-quality memory foam mattress
- Great for bad backs and body ache in general
- Tried & true warranty
Buyer Feedback - Ecosa vs. Ergoflex.
Ergoflex may take the cake on productreview.com.au with an average review score of 4.8 (compared to Ecosa’s 4.2) and the honour of the website’s 2020 mattress award, but neither of them are exactly short on glowing reviews.
Discussing her Ecosa mattress, Van from Sydney stated:
“The mattress is really good. Very comfortable and excellent quality. Waking up feeling fresh and no more soreness or tiredness. I would recommend this mattress to anyone. Very happy with this purchase”
Lesley, an Ergoflex owner from South East Queensland, proudly wrote:
“I have struggled with chronic back pain for years. I have found the ergoflex mattress very comfortable. It’s supportive but not too hard. I don’t wake up with back pain which is a real positive and I sleep well.”
Final Verdict:
With the Ecosa and Ergoflex mattresses, we’ve got two different products for two different customers. After a customisable, high-quality sleep experience that won’t break the bank? Go for the Ecosa. Got a little more money to spend on premium materials or suffer from significant pain issues? The Ergoflex has got your back (and your hips, and your joints too).
There’s no denying that Ecosa’s post-purchase support is leaps and bounds better than Ergoflex’s. However, there’s definitely truth to Ergoflex’s claim that theirs is the only 10-year warranty to have stood the test of time (having been around for longer than 10 years, unlike most modern mattress companies).