Charley has an MA in Journalism & Media Studies and undertook an internship at a travel magazine in Iceland. She still writes occasional travel and lifestyle stories when the inspiration strikes now, with work published in Cosmopolitan, Stylist, ELLE and Women’s Health, among others. I tested the Cube for my roundup of the best bed cooling systems, but I decided to write this dedicated review so I could go into more detail about why I think it’s an attractive entry-level gadget for people who care about optimizing their sleep (and who don’t need all the bells and whistles provided by more expensive solutions). Think about it: the annual power consumption of a single-zone Cube Sleep System is approximately 500 kWh per year (171 W per hour), as opposed to the 3,500 W a central AC unit consumes per hour on average. How the Cube Sleep System Works The Cube circulates cool or warm water through microtubes that are woven into the mattress pad.

It might seem counterintuitive, but I’ve heard from multiple people that using a bed cooling system has lowered their energy bills by reducing the need to crank up the AC at night. In a nutshell, thermoregulation is an “expensive” biological process that takes away resources from some of the other restorative and regenerative processes that the body is engaged in during sleep, such as digestion, muscle recovery and memory consolidation. Not all mattresses are the same when it comes to mattress comfort. Each mattress has its own advantages and choosing the one is based on the sleeping position and comfort and support you need. The Cube Sleep System is the company’s original mattress cooling solution, and OOLER is the more advanced and upgraded solution. I got my Cube System right after we started using the Pod Pro by Eight Sleep. Since the latter has been working really well for us and requires only a single control unit to cover our entire king size bed, we didn’t want to replace it.At IKEA, mattress selection has never been easier. You'll find the most popular mattress types and mattress toppers can not only improve the life span of the mattress but can make the mattress more comfortable. Do you prefer a broad and firm mattress that feels great to stretch out on, or a soft mattress that you can sink into like a dream? One mattress feels like sleeping on a field beneath the stars, another feels like resting on a cloud. The point being – everyone prefers a different kind of mattress.

Choosing a mattress requires you to consider the softness or firmness you prefer, but also what size feels most comfortable, and whether there’s a particular material that helps you sleep well. If you find yourself often waking up with aches or pains, chances are you need a different kind of mattress entirely. Foam and latex mattresses Unfortunately, the fact that the Cube doesn’t take that into account is a limitation that could prevent you from achieving your optimal sleep performance. Besides the differences in design (OOLER is wider but slimmer to better fit under bed frames), the OOLER has the following additional features: If you’d like to cover the entire surface of your mattress while retaining the ability to control the temperature of each side individually, you can get the WE version of Cube System. Soft mattresses are best suited for side sleepers. This mattress comfort grade type offers a deep cushion hug.-So, what's the solution? Well, it's a chair bed. A smaller cousin to the ubiquitous boxy sofa bed, these armchairs give you a place to sit and curl up to read your book while providing room for one (or two, at a pinch) guests to kip on when folded out. Many chair beds we've found will fit smartly in the corner of your living or spare room without that bulky, boxy look that gives many sofa beds away, which is also good news if you're living in a small flat and want to keep it in your main living space. I really appreciate that flexibility, because it means you can easily take your Cube Sleep System with you. I’ll expand on that idea further down, so keep reading. Price and Value

Completing these steps on a consistent basis prevents the growth and buildup of mold and mildew inside the silicone tubes of the mattress topper.Once everything is set up, you can use the control buttons on top of the Cube or the included remote control to turn on the device and set your desired temperature. I gave mine to my buddy Bryan, who is an incredibly hot sleeper, and he told me that the device was a game-changer for him. In fact, he liked it so much that he ended up keeping my review unit! I didn’t mind that he kept my Cube because we had just got our Pod Pro from Eight Sleep a few weeks before that, and didn’t see a need to change devices. However, for the purpose of testing the Cube, I turned off the cooling feature of my Pod Pro cover (on my side of the bed) and placed the Chilipad on top of it. While that was certainly not the most elegant solution, it worked really well. With all of that said: I still strongly believe that using the Cube to reduce the temperature underneath the sheets is a major upgrade for many people who struggle with getting enough quality sleep — even without the ability to dictate individual temperature settings for the various stages of sleep.

For example, I’ve used my half king Chilipad on both a king size bed in my master bedroom and a queen size mattress in my guest bedroom.The control unit measures 9.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches, and should be placed next to (not under) your bed to ensure sufficient ventilation. The tubing connecting the control unit to the mattress topper is eight feet long, which gives you a decent amount of flexibility in terms of where you position it in your bedroom.