Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
Serta Five Star Mattress
Charles by Allswell
Comfort
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Support
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Cooling
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Edge Support
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Motion Isolation
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Durability
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Value
8.6/10
9.7/10
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Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Serta Five Star Mattress
Charles by Allswell
Price (Queen)
$519
$339
Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Firmness
6/10
6.5/10
Height
Varies by comfort level
10 inches
Trial
120 nights
100 nights
Warranty
10 years
10 years
Shipping
Free shipping
Free shipping
Key Advantages
Why Choose Serta Five Star Mattress
- Free shipping in a box — no delivery scheduling
- Sold in multiple heights and feels
- Expands quickly enough to sleep on the first night
Why Choose Charles by Allswell
- Under $350 for a hybrid Queen
- Pocketed coils + memory foam
- Walmart's return policy