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3.9 /10
Simba 1500 is a hybrid mattress manufactured by Simba Sleep. It’s available online from Simba’s website and in person at Sleep Country stores. Although it has excellent edge support and motion isolation, Simba 1500 only has an industry-standard 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.
At $1,999 for a queen size, Simba 1500 is pricey for an entry-level hybrid, and it may not give you the value you need. Other hybrid mattresses like Logan & Cove Frontier offer more for less. Frontier has a longer sleep trial and warranty, 5-zone full-body support, and a layer of cooling gel.
Note: The mattress we purchased for this review was manufactured two years before it shipped. This was a significant factor in Simba’s low final score.
Determined by how much the mattress edge sinks under applied weight. A mattress with average to good edge support will score 5/10 or higher.
8.1 /10
Determined by measuring a medicine ball’s impact on the mattress. Average to good motion isolation would be 5/10 or higher.
7.5 /10
Determined by dropping a medicine ball onto the mattress. The higher the first bounce, the higher the score out of 10.
4.0 /10
Determined by entering a mattress’s cooling features into our scoring algorithm. The more effective cooling features that are present, the higher the score out of 10.
3.0 /10
Simba 1500 is a 10″ hybrid mattress available in a single firmness option. This is a firm mattress with excellent edge support and very good motion isolation. Simba 1500 features a layer of Simbatex®, a heat-dissipating graphite-infused foam. Unlike most hybrids, the coil layer is located directly beneath the comfort layer. Simba 1500’s micro-coils are individually pocketed and have unique, conical designs.
Although the mattress has a zipper, the cover isn’t removable or machine washable. Stains and spills should be spot-cleaned only.
According to the law label on the mattress we purchased, it was manufactured two years before it was delivered. This may indicate that Simba is stockpiling its inventory over a relatively long period. Beds delivered in boxes should not be stored for longer than three months before being shipped, and two years is a significant part of a mattress’s lifespan.
Price
$1,399–$2,299
Firmness
Firm
Type
Hybrid
Shipping Cost
Free shipping on orders over $75
Trial Nights
100
Warranty Years
10
Cooling Feature Score
Ideal For: Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers
A mattress with very good motion isolation A mattress with excellent edge support A firm mattress A mattress made in Canada
To spend under $2,000 for a queen-size mattress A sleep trial longer than 100 nights A warranty longer than 10 years A refundable mattress with no exchange fees Free pickup service with returns A free bedding bundle with your purchase
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| Price (Queen) | $1,299 | $1,999 |
| Overall Rating | 9.8 | 3.9 |
| Trial Nights | 365 | 100 |
| Warranty Years | 15 | 10 |
| BBB Stars (/5) | 4.9 | 1.32 |
| Made in Canada |
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Disclaimer: Pricing may vary depending on where Simba 1500 is purchased. In addition to the Simba website, Simba 1500 can (at time of writing) be purchased from Sleep Country and Wal-Mart, which may have different prices.
| Size | Price | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Twin | $1,399 | 75″ x 38″ x 10″ | Unavailable |
Twin XL | $1,499 | 80″ x 38″ x 10″ | Unavailable |
Full / Double | $1,799 | 75″ x 54″ x 10″ | Unavailable |
Queen | $1,999 | 80″ x 60″ x 10″ | Unavailable |
King | $2,299 | 80″ x 76″ x 10″ | Unavailable |
Buy the luxury hybrid that costs just $1,299 for a queen size.
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Simba 1500 may be ordered directly from Simba Sleep’s Canadian website or via Sleep Country Canada. If ordered from Sleep Country, shipping is free (on orders above $75). It should reach your doorstep in 3–10 business days, including dispatch and delivery time. If you live in the Territories or Newfoundland and Labrador, delivery takes 7–10 days and costs $120.
You have 100 nights to try Simba 1500 at home before deciding whether to keep it. However, Simba asks that you spend at least 30 days with the mattress before returning it. If you ordered the mattress from Sleep Country, you need to bring the mattress back to the store yourself, as Sleep Country doesn’t offer return pickup.
Sleep Country also doesn’t offer refunds on returned mattresses. You can only exchange your mattress for in-store credit minus a $65 exchange fee. If you exchange Simba 1500 for a more expensive mattress, you must pay the price difference. You won’t get a refund if you trade the mattress for a less expensive model.
Because Sleep Country also handles shipping for orders made on Simba’s website, online shoppers are also subject to Sleep Country’s return and exchange policies. If you return a Simba mattress you purchased online, that means no pickup service—you’ll have to haul it to the nearest Sleep Country store.
Simba 1500 comes with an industry-standard 10-year warranty covering only manufacturing defects. It doesn’t cover normal wear and tear or incidental damage. This is very restrictive compared to competing mattress Logan & Cove Frontier, which comes with a 365-night sleep trial, a 15-year warranty, and a free return pickup with a full refund if you’re unsatisfied.
Courier | FedEx |
Shipping Cost | Free shipping on orders over $75 |
Delivery Time | 3–10 business days |
Sleep Trial Nights | 100 |
Warranty Years | 10 |
Return Ease | Exchange only with $65 fee; no pickup |
Choose Logan & Cove Frontier with its 365-night sleep trial and 15-year warranty.
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| Height | Layers | CertiPUR-US® Certified | Machine-Washable Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
10″ | 3 | Yes | No |
Simba 1500 is a 10″ hybrid mattress with 3 distinct interior layers. Two of these layers are foam, and one uses an unknown number of coils. All foam used is CertiPUR-US® certified. Simba doesn’t publicly disclose the densities of the foams used in Simba 1500’s construction.
Simba’s mattress cover is made of polyester, polypropylene, and a small amount of elastane. It has handles on the side to make moving the mattress easier. Polyester isn’t naturally breathable, and has been known to trap heat—so you might end up sleeping hotter on this mattress than you might think.
Even though Simba 1500 has a zipper, the cover is not meant to be removed and is not machine-washable. Simba recommends that you spot-clean this mattress only.
Buy the luxury hybrid that comes with cooling gel and a cooling nanofibre cover.
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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.
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| Launched | Company HQ | Ownership | BBB Rating | Trustpilot Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | United Kingdom | Private | ||
Simba Sleep launched in 2015 and is based in the United Kingdom. Simba’s Canadian products are made in Canada.
According to the company’s website, Simba is the world’s most reviewed mattress brand. Not all of these reviews are positive—some Simba mattress reviews have noted issues that become apparent after the customer’s sleep trial ended, including sagging, back pain, and mattress odour.
Though Simba doesn’t offer direct in-person retail in Canada, it has partnered with Sleep Country for distribution. Sleep Country was founded in 1994 in Vancouver, BC, and now has hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores across Canada. The company sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, bedding, and furniture.
Simba itself has a good online reputation with a Trustpilot rating of “Excellent”. While the company’s Canadian distributor, Sleep Country, is rated “A+” (unaccredited) on Better Business Bureau, Sleep Country holds a customer review rating of just 1.3/5 stars. The company also has a “Poor” rating on Trustpilot. Common customer complaints include product issues and difficulty filing warranty claims.
Shop Logan & Cove, and buy from the company that’s rated “A+” on BBB and “Excellent” on Trustpilot.
Read Logan & Cove Frontier Review
Simba 1500 has excellent edge support and motion isolation, but it offers relatively few cooling features and a very restrictive return policy. Despite being Simba’s most affordable hybrid, it’s also pricey for what it offers. Consider an affordably priced luxury hybrid like Logan & Cove Frontier instead.
At just $1,299 for a queen size, Logan & Cove Frontier has more advanced cooling features, a less restrictive sleep trial, and a longer warranty. Logan & Cove is also rated “A+” on BBB, is rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot, and has thousands of reviews from satisfied customers.
Simba 1500 is a decent mattress, but it comes with a high price tag and relatively few features. You should take a look at Logan & Cove Frontier instead. At $1,299 for a queen size, Frontier’s cooling gel and cooling nanofibre cover do a lot more to help you sleep cool—and you’ll rest easy with Logan & Cove’s 365 sleep trial and 15-year warranty.
Simba 1500 has a price range of $1,399–$2,299, and is available from twin to king size.
Simba recommends spot-cleaning the mattress only. The cover is removable, but it is not machine washable.
Simba manufactures mattresses for its Canadian market in Canada.
Simba Sleep is owned by founders James Cox, Steve Reid, Andrew McClements, and Harry McClements. In Canada, the company has an exclusive partnership with Sleep Country Canada.
Yes, Simba mattresses come in a box. Simba rolls and compresses its mattresses like other bed-in-a-box brands for easier shipping.
According to the company’s FAQ, the mattress may take up to 72 hours to fully expand once unpacked and unrolled.
Simba offers a 10-year warranty on its mattresses, but customer reviews indicate that the mattresses can sag and deteriorate relatively soon after purchase.
Yes, Simba recommends rotating your mattress.
The company’s FAQ states that its mattresses should be rotated once a month to start, and once every 3–6 months after that. Simba 1500 has fabric handles on the side to make this easier. It is unclear whether the fabric handles are covered under Simba’s warranty.
Simba’s 10-year warranty covers manufacturing defects only. It does not cover any incidental or accidental damage, including any harm to the mattress while it’s being shipped.
The mattress cover is only protected for the first year of the warranty term. If you discover damage to the Simba mattress cover after that point, you won’t be able to make a warranty claim.
We suggest checking out Logan & Cove Frontier. At just $1,299 for a queen size, Frontier offers a lot more value for a considerably lower price. Frontier features zoned support, pressure-point relief, cooling nanofibres in the top cover, and cooling gel foam layer. It comes with a longer 15-year warranty and a risk-free 365-night sleep trial, complete with free return pickup and a full refund.
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