If you’re shopping for a Canadian foam mattress, both Douglas and Octave are a great choice—and are affordably priced under $1,000. So which one is right for you? It all depends on whether you’re willing to pay a little more for Octave’s exceptional cooling features.
Douglas Original is a foam mattress with a cooling gel foam layer. It provides balanced support and pressure-point relief for all sleeping positions. Douglas offers exceptional value with its 365-night sleep trial, 20-year warranty, and lower cost of $799 for a queen size.
Octave Vista is a memory foam mattress with premium foam layers. It’s engineered with advanced cooling features like phase-change material, copper-infused foam, and breathable air channels. The mattress cover is also infused with CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres for a cool-to-the-touch feel. Octave comes with zoned support, a 365-night sleep trial, and a 15-year warranty. It’s priced at just $899 for a queen size—only $100 more than Douglas Original.
If you’re looking for a quality mattress at an accessible price, Douglas is a great choice. But if you’re willing to spend just a little more for premium features and outstanding cooling, Octave will keep temperatures low and comfort high.
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Douglas Original and Octave Vista compare favourably with a competitive 365-night sleep trial and overall value for the price. It all comes down to what you’re looking for in a mattress. Both provide excellent all-around comfort and support. But if you need advanced cooling features and are willing to spend a little more, we think you’ll love Octave.
To help you choose between Douglas and Octave, we’ve gathered all the information you need to accurately compare these two mattresses.
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Price (Queen) | |
$899 | $799 |
Sleep Trial Nights | |
365 | 365 |
Warranty Years | |
15 | 20 |
Feel | |
Medium-firm | Medium-firm |
Standout Features | |
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Made In | |
Canada | Canada |
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Sizes* | Octave Price | Douglas Price |
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Twin
| $599 | $599 |
Twin XL
| $649 | $649 |
Full/Double
| $799 | $699 |
Queen
| $899 | $799 |
King
| $1,199 | $899 |
California King
| $1,199 | $899 |
RV (Bunk)
| N/A | $599 |
RV (3/4)
| N/A | $719 |
RV (Short Queen)
| N/A | $799 |
* Based on standard sizing. Individual mattress dimensions may vary.
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This allows us to accurately rate and compare the performance of the mattresses reviewed on this website. Engineer independence and operating standards help ensure their results remain unbiased, valid, and reliable. Each mattress was evaluated using the same strict mattress testing methodology to protect the overall integrity of the results. The full report has been given the official stamp of approval from an APEGA-certified engineer operating under a strict ethical code of conduct.
Mattress testing conducted outside of this professional standard poses a greater risk of validity errors or reviewer bias.
Octave Vista | Douglas Original |
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Feel | Feel |
Medium-firm | Medium-firm |
Firmness | Firmness |
6.8 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
Edge Support | Edge Support |
7.5 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Motion Isolation | Motion Isolation |
7.3 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Bounce | Bounce |
3.7 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
We commissioned third-party engineer testing to assess the performance of Douglas Original and Octave Vista. The results of this testing showed that you should get a great night’s sleep with either mattress. It just depends on whether you need advanced cooling and pressure-point relief. (If so, Octave might be right for you.)
Keep reading to find out how Douglas and Octave performed in testing for firmness, edge support, motion isolation, and bounce.
Douglas Original scored 6.7/10 on the firmness scale. This places the mattress on the slightly firmer side of medium-firm. Octave Vista scored a near-identical 6.8/10. A medium-firm feel is ideal for a variety of sleep styles, including side, back, and stomach sleepers.
Douglas Original earned an above-average edge support score of 7.8/10. This is partly thanks to the mattress’s all-around sidewalls. Octave Vista scored slightly lower at 7.5/10, but this score is still above-average for a foam mattress. Either mattress makes it easy to sit on the edge of the bed without sliding off.
Motion isolation helps you enjoy a good night’s sleep without being disturbed by a restless partner, kids, or pets. Douglas Original has one of the highest motion isolation scores of any mattress we’ve tested, at 8.3/10. (For reference, Douglas Alpine and Douglas Summit currently hold our top motion isolation scores.)
Octave scored lower for motion isolation at 7.3/10. However, this is still an above-average score. If you choose either mattress, you shouldn’t be woken by movement on the other side of the bed.
Generally, foam mattresses have lower bounce scores than their innerspring cousins. Douglas has a below-average average bounce rating of 3.1/10. This is thanks to its foam construction and excellent motion isolation. Octave’s bounce score is a little higher at 3.7/10.
You won’t feel “stuck” in either mattress. Both Douglas Original and Octave Vista contain a layer of Elastex®, which feels similar to natural latex. This makes the mattress more springy and responsive so you can easily change positions.
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Octave Vista | Douglas Original |
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Height | Height |
12″ | 10″ |
Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
2″ CopperGel™ memory foam + PolarMAX® phase-change material | 2″ ecoLight® cooling gel foam |
Layer 2 | Layer 2 |
2″ premium Elastex® foam | 2″ premium Elastex® foam |
Layer 3 | Layer 3 |
8″ multi-zone support foam with air channels | 6″ motion-isolation support foam |
Both Douglas Original and Octave Vista are foam mattresses with 3 layers. Each has a middle layer of latex-free Elastex® foam for extra responsiveness and support.
Both mattresses are designed to provide all-around comfort and support. But if you’re looking for advanced cooling and pressure-point relief, consider spending just a little more for Octave’s upgraded features.
Both mattresses have a machine-washable top cover with a zipper for easy removal.
Douglas Original’s top cover is made with plant-based Infinitex™ fibres. This proprietary fabric is stretch-knit, soft, and extremely durable. It stays cool and breathable throughout the night so you won’t wake up in a pool of sweat.
Octave Vista has a machine-washable top cover with CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres. This gives the sleep surface a refreshingly cool feel while it wicks away moisture from your body. Combined with Octave’s other advanced cooling features, you can expect a cool, comfortable night’s sleep.
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Octave Vista | Douglas Original |
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Courier | Courier |
FedEx | FedEx |
Shipping Cost | Shipping Cost |
Free | Free |
Shipping Time | Shipping Time |
3–10 business days | 3–10 business days |
Sleep Trial Nights | Sleep Trial Nights |
365 | 365 |
Warranty Years | Warranty Years |
15 | 20 |
Return Ease | Return Ease |
Free pickup and return, full refund | Free pickup and return, full refund |
Octave and Douglas both ship for free by ground using FedEx. Your mattress is delivered directly to your door throughout most parts of Canada. Additional fees may apply for some remote locations.
Both mattresses ship from Ontario or Alberta with a shipping time of 3–10 business days. Each arrives in a cardboard box, protected by two layers of heavy-duty plastic. Once unrolled, both Octave and Douglas fully expand within a few minutes and are sleep-ready on delivery day.
Octave and Douglas offer a competitive 365-night sleep trial. Octave’s warranty is 15 years, while Douglas Original’s warranty is 20 years.
If you decide to return your Octave or Douglas mattress, the process is the same. Both companies will pick up returns for free within the sleep trial period and issue a full refund. Your old mattress will then be donated to a local charity or recycled, depending on the options in your area.
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Buy Octave if you want… | Buy Douglas if you want… |
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