3D Matrix · Review
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3D Matrix
Best for: Luxury cooling hybrid
A 12″ soft-and-cozy hybrid built around GhostBed's 3D Matrix cooling.
Good to know: Not sold in Twin or Full.
- Type
- Hybrid
- Height
- 12″
- Sizes
- 4 ready-made
- Certified
- CertiPUR-US (foams)
Firmness, according to reviewersMedium
Pick it if
- You sleep on your side
- You’re on the lighter side
- You sleep hot
Skip it if
- You sleep on your stomach
- You’re a heavier person
From independent reviewers’ findings, credited below.
38 × 80 in · 12″ tall
Where to get it
- ghostbed.comQueen $2,799 (sale price) · checked Oct 16 See price
- Split kingSplit King See the list
Returns: 101 nights from the day the order ships; return requests accepted after 30 nights; free return with refund (ghostbed.com orders only) Details
We may earn a commission if you buy. Check the price for your exact size and height on the seller’s site.
The short version
Worth a look if
- Luxury cooling hybrid
Good
- A 12″ soft-and-cozy hybrid built around GhostBed's 3D Matrix cooling.
- Trial: 101 nights from the day the order ships; return requests accepted after 30 nights; free return with refund (ghostbed.com orders only)
- A 2020 owner said her husband, a combo sleeper who likes medium to firm beds, sleeps soundly on it and loves it, and she thought it was good for back sleeping.
- Several owners of 1-8 years rated it 4 or 5 out of 5 for staying cool.
Think about
- Not sold in Twin or Full.
- A hot-sleeping side sleeper said it was too firm, put pressure on her shoulders, gave her neck pain and headaches, and didn't cool her much, so they returned it.
- Several side sleepers who had owned it 1-3 years rated back support and pressure relief 1 or 2 out of 5. A 2024 owner swapped it within the trial for a firmer GhostBed, and praised how GhostBed handled the exchange.
- Standard sizes only: no RV, odd or custom sizes listed
Based on the maker’s published specs and terms, and the owner reviews linked below. We haven’t slept on it. Something wrong? Tell us.
What owners say
From owners of this model A small set of real reviews, each linked to its source. Not a star rating.
Small sample · 13 owner reports
GoodBed owners are split: a combo sleeper loves it and it rates well for staying cool, but several side sleepers rated pressure relief and back support poorly.
What people liked
What to weigh up
- A hot-sleeping side sleeper said it was too firm, put pressure on her shoulders, gave her neck pain and headaches, and didn't cool her much, so they returned it. Source ↗
- Several side sleepers who had owned it 1-3 years rated back support and pressure relief 1 or 2 out of 5. A 2024 owner swapped it within the trial for a firmer GhostBed, and praised how GhostBed handled the exchange. Source ↗
What independent reviewers found
- Mattress Clarity (Jul 2026): Testers found it a genuinely cool hybrid with good motion isolation and support for average and lighter side and back sleepers, but the heavier reviewer and stomach sleepers found it too soft. Site discloses affiliate programs and free review products. Read it ↗
- NapLab (Sep 2026): Measured medium (5/10). Top marks for cooling and pressure relief; heavier back and stomach sleepers may find it too soft. Excellent edges, motion slightly above average; strong smell that took about 19 days to fade. Site discloses affiliate commissions. Read it ↗
- Sleepopolis (Oct 2026): Rated 6/10 medium-soft. Good for light and average back, side and combination sleepers; not stomach sleepers or people over 250 lb. Strong cooling and motion isolation; edges felt weak when sitting. Page shows both 2024 and 2026 dates. Site discloses affiliate commissions. Read it ↗
Their testing, in our words. We haven’t tested these mattresses ourselves, and we don’t repeat their scores.
Sources & sample limits
13 GoodBed owner entries naming GhostBed 3D Matrix (2 written, 11 ratings-only), Sep 2020-Sep 2026 Sample: 13 owner reports.
Only two entries have written text. The ratings-only entries come from owners who mostly list back or hip pain, which may skew scores. No Reddit owner comments naming the 3D Matrix were found.
Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.
What owners report
The few owner reviews shown on GhostBed's page are positive: side-sleeping couples coming off memory foam say it eased soreness and balances support with pressure relief. One mentions slow delivery.
Owners like
- Eased soreness for side sleepers
- Balanced support and pressure relief
Owners mention
- Delivery took a while
From GhostBed product page reviews (seller’s site). Summarized in our words.
Every size it comes in
Taken from the maker’s size options, in the inches it publishes. Tap a size to compare every mattress made in it.
Price for every size
From the maker’s site on Oct 24, 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Video reviews
How it compares
Beside the most similar mattresses from other brands.
| 3D MatrixGhostBed | AS5 HybridAmerisleep | AS6 Black SeriesAmerisleep | Elite Ultra HybridBear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Queen price | $2,799 | $2,149 | $2,649 | $2,129 |
| Height | 12″ | 14″ | 14″ | 13.5″ |
| Trial | 101 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 365 nights |
| Odd sizes | None | None | None | None |
| Expert reviews | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
What’s inside
- 13D Matrix cooling cover and layers (details not in readable text)
- 2Support coils
- Feel
- Not published as a word (page calls it soft & cozy)
- Height
- 12″
- Custom sizes
- Not offered for this model
Returns and ordering
Trial and returns
101 nights from the day the order ships; return requests accepted after 30 nights; free return with refund (ghostbed.com orders only)
Before you order
- Measure inside the frame, not the old mattress
- Check clearance above for the height you pick
- Make sure your base supports it
- Buy sheets in the same exact size
Questions
What is it made of?
Luxury hybrid with GhostBed's 3D Matrix cooling technology over durable support coils, 12″. Patents #8668977 / #9120118. Made in USA.
How firm is it?
Not published as a word (page calls it soft & cozy) That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.
Which sizes and heights can I get?
4 sizes, 12″. See every size. Confirm your exact size and height with the seller.
Are the reviews about this exact mattress?
From owners of this model. Only two entries have written text. The ratings-only entries come from owners who mostly list back or hip pain, which may skew scores. No Reddit owner comments naming the 3D Matrix were found.
Where did this information come from?
- height, layer list, feel, trial and warranty badges, Queen price and comp. value in page data
- standard size inches (general guide)
Checked 2026-10-16. Specs and terms can change.
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