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Allswell
Charles by Allswell
Walmart's luxury hybrid at an impossible price
We publish a number only when supported by documented measurements. This review evaluates published specifications and policies.
8,765 customer reviews on Allswell's website
Queen price on record
Warranty
10 years
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping
Free shipping
Height
10 inches
Our verdict
The Allswell mattress proves you don't need to spend four figures for a quality hybrid. Backed by Walmart's logistics and customer service, it combines pocketed coils with memory foam at a price that seems too good to be true.
Verdict & testing evidence
Research Evaluation- Evidence type
- Research Evaluation
- In-person experience
- Not established for this exact model
- Published firmness
- 6.5/10 in our product record (not a lab result)
- Lab performance data
- No documented lab measurements
Product-gallery photos and manufacturer specifications are not independent test measurements. We do not assign numerical cooling, motion, pressure or durability scores without documented evidence.Editorial policy.
Charles by Allswell Overview
The Allswell mattress delivers hybrid construction (pocketed coils + memory foam) for under $350 with Walmart's return infrastructure. Published specifications and verified owner reports indicate it as the best ultra-budget hybrid, ideal for first apartments and guest rooms.
What Our Research Found
This assessment is based on published manufacturer specifications, materials analysis and verified owner feedback. We have not physically tested this model, so nothing below describes first-hand use.
Allswell (owned by Walmart) has quietly built one of the most compelling budget mattress lines available. The original Allswell mattress delivers a genuine hybrid experience — pocketed coils plus memory foam — at $339 for a Queen. That's roughly the price of two nice dinners out for a mattress that will last years.
The hybrid construction gives it advantages over similarly-priced all-foam options: better edge support, more airflow through the coil layer, and a responsive bounce that makes it easy to change positions. For the price, the motion isolation is impressive too.
Walmart's return infrastructure is a significant advantage. If you don't like it, you can initiate a return online or in any Walmart store. No wrestling with mattress return shipping labels or waiting for pickup scheduling.
The honest truth: this isn't going to compete with a DreamCloud or Saatva in comfort or durability. The cover materials are basic, the foam layers are thinner, and you may notice body impressions sooner. But for a first apartment, guest room, or anyone who needs a genuine hybrid mattress without a four-figure budget, it's hard to do better.
Performance assessment
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Evaluated through published specifications, manufacturer information and materials analysis. Not physically tested in our lab. We do not publish cooling, motion-isolation, edge-support, pressure-relief, response, durability or off-gassing scores for the Charles by Allswell until the full protocol is complete. Everything below — construction, materials, firmness, pricing, trial and warranty — is verified specification and editorial analysis.
Research evaluation — full lab score pending
The Charles by Allswell has been evaluated from published specifications, manufacturer data, materials analysis and verified owner feedback. It has not been through our lab. Rather than publish estimated numbers, we leave this table empty and publish no Sleep Sage performance scores until the measurements exist.
Firmness Level
Medium (6.5/10)
What We Love
- Under $350 for a hybrid Queen
- Pocketed coils + memory foam
- Walmart's return policy
- Available for in-store pickup
- Surprisingly good edge support
What Could Be Better
- Thinner 10-inch profile
- Limited premium features
- Basic cover materials
- May not last as long as premium options
Best For
- Extreme budget shoppers
- First apartments
- Those wanting hybrid on budget
- Quick delivery needs
Not Ideal For
- Luxury seekers
- Heavy sleepers
- Those wanting plush comfort
- Long-term durability needs
Mattress Construction
Quilted Cover
Soft quilted fabric cover
Memory Foam
2" gel memory foam
Comfort Foam
1" transition foam
Pocketed Coils
7" individually wrapped coils
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 6.5/10 firmness, the Charles by Allswell may be worth trying for side sleepers who prefer a medium surface. Body shape, shoulder width and individual preferences can change how the same mattress feels.
Back Sleepers
The Charles by Allswell's listed firmness of 6.5/10 may suit back sleepers seeking a medium-to-firm surface. Spinal alignment and hip support have not been objectively measured for this model unless documented test results appear above.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers generally need sufficient hip support. At the published firmness of 6.5/10, the Charles by Allswell may suit some stomach sleepers, but a medium pillow-top model may be too soft for others. We have not recorded instrumented hip-sinkage or alignment measurements for this model.
Combination Sleepers
The Charles by Allswell's hybrid construction provides responsive support that may make changing positions easier than with some slow-response all-foam designs. Pocketed coils can add responsiveness, but ease of movement varies with the comfort layers and the sleeper.
Which Charles by Allswell Model Should You Buy?
The Charles is Allswell's entry hybrid after the brand's relaunch — a 10-inch memory-foam-over-coils build that undercuts the Allswell Luxe and lands among the cheapest name-brand hybrids at $339 in a queen.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles | 6.5/10 | Budget hybrid buyersThe entry model. Basic but honest hybrid construction. | $339 |
| Allswell Luxe | 6/10 | More comfort depthSteps up the comfort stack for $110. | $449 |
| Allswell Supreme | 5.5/10 | Side sleepersThe plusher flagship of the line. | $649 |
Charles by Allswell Prices by Size
Allswell pricing is promotional; the sale figures below are typical. Walmart's ownership means occasional Rollback pricing beats the brand site.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | $399 | $239 |
| Full | 53" x 75" | $499 | $289 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $599 | $339 |
| King | 76" x 80" | $699 | $429 |
Prices were read from the brand's own site when this review was last updated and change with promotions, so confirm the price at checkout. See our current mattress deals hub for live discounts.
Charles by Allswell vs. the Alternatives
Charles by Allswell vs. Zinus Comfort Support Hybrid
$229 queenChoose the Charles by Allswell if: You want a slightly more refined build and the Allswell name.
Choose the Zinus Comfort Support Hybrid if: You want the cheapest hybrid that still reviews well.
Read the full Charles by Allswell vs. Zinus Comfort Support Hybrid comparison →Charles by Allswell vs. Brooklyn Bedding Signature
$749 queenChoose the Charles by Allswell if: The budget is firm under $400.
Choose the Brooklyn Bedding Signature if: You can stretch — the Signature roughly doubles the expected lifespan.
Read the full Charles by Allswell vs. Brooklyn Bedding Signature comparison →Charles by Allswell vs. Siena Hybrid
$399 queenChoose the Charles by Allswell if: You want the lower price.
Choose the Siena Hybrid if: You want better materials and a 180-night trial.
Read the full Charles by Allswell vs. Siena Hybrid comparison →A real hybrid at $339
The Charles earns its place by putting actual pocketed coils under memory foam at a price where most rivals are all-foam. You get the airflow and edge support of a coil core — the two things budget foam beds can't fake.
The compromises are depth and density: 10 inches total, standard-grade foams, and a quilted cover that reads simpler than the Allswell Luxe's. It feels like what it is — a good budget hybrid, not a cheap luxury bed.
Who should buy it
First-apartment buyers, guest rooms that need to sleep like a real bed, and back/stomach sleepers under 200 pounds. The 6.5/10 medium-firm feel is the versatile end of the range.
Strict side sleepers under 150 pounds will want more shoulder give — the plusher Allswell Luxe or a soft foam bed serves them better. Heavier sleepers should look at the Titan Plus instead.
Charles by Allswell Buyer Questions
What People Cross-Shop Against the Charles by Allswell
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Charles by Allswell Current Price
Queen pricing. List price $599, currently advertised at $339 (43% off).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Themes in Owner Reviews
8,765 customer reviews on Allswell's website. Owner feedback summarized from published customer reviews on Allswell's website and major retailer listings. SleepSage cannot verify individual purchases, so no purchase-verified badge is shown. Common themes in owner reviews of the Charles by Allswell line up with the points below. We summarise recurring praise and complaints rather than republishing individual reviews, reviewer names, dates or helpful-vote counts, because those belong to the retailer and we cannot verify them here.
Praised most often
- Under $350 for a hybrid Queen
- Pocketed coils + memory foam
- Walmart's return policy
- Available for in-store pickup
- Surprisingly good edge support
Most common complaints
- Thinner 10-inch profile
- Limited premium features
- Basic cover materials
- May not last as long as premium options
Verified owner reviews written by Sleep Sage readers appear separately and are attributed to real accounts.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Hybrid
- Firmness
- Medium
- Height
- 10 inches
- Trial
- 100 nights
- Warranty
- 10 years
How We Researched the Charles by Allswell
This is a research evaluation. We have not put the Charles by Allswell through our physical lab protocol, so this page describes verified construction, manufacturer specifications, policies, comparative analysis and published owner feedback.
Research Evaluation: This mattress has not completed our physical lab testing protocol, and we publish no Sleep Sage lab measurements for it. Our evaluation is based on verified construction, manufacturer specifications, policies, comparative analysis and available owner feedback.
Construction & Materials Review
We document the mattress's published layer construction, materials, densities and cover fabrics from manufacturer specifications and supporting documentation.
Specification & Certification Verification
We check published specifications, certifications and material claims against the manufacturer's own documentation, and flag anything we cannot confirm.
Policy & Price Verification
Trial length, return terms, warranty coverage, shipping and current pricing are recorded from the retailer and re-checked when we update the review.
Owner Feedback Synthesis
We summarise recurring themes in published owner feedback rather than republishing individual reviews, names or vote counts.
Comparative Analysis
We position the mattress against comparable models we have measured, using construction similarities — never by assigning it measurements it does not have.
What We Have Not Done
No documented pressure mapping, thermal logging, motion-transfer, edge-deflection or durability measurements are available for this unit. We publish no lab scores until they are.
Editorial transparency: Ben Trapskin owns Yawnder, a mattress retailer, and Sleep Sage may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Retail and affiliate relationships do not substitute for independent measurement evidence. We identify which observations are firsthand and which claims come from manufacturer sources. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
Real opinions from Charles by Allswell owners. 0 reviews
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