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King Koil
Scott Living by King Koil
King Koil's accessible hybrid line under the Scott Brothers label
We publish a number only when it is backed by our physical protocol. This review is a research evaluation of published specifications and policies.
512 customer reviews on KingKoil's website
Queen price on record
Warranty
10 years
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping
Free shipping through most dealers
Height
12 inches
Our verdict
Scott Living is the entry point into King Koil, built with the Scott Brothers and sold through mainstream retail. It is the model most people actually buy: a straightforward pocketed coil hybrid with gel foam on top, a medium feel, and a queen that lands well under $1,500. You give up the spiral system, latex, and hand tufting of the higher collections, but you get the same coil-unit fundamentals and a bed that outperforms most boxed foam mattresses in the same price band. Models like Rosara, Kensley, and the FiberFlow builds differ mainly in comfort layer and firmness.
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.
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 We do not publish cooling, motion-isolation, edge-support, pressure-relief, response, durability or off-gassing scores for the Scott Living by King Koil until the full protocol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 Scott Living by King Koil 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 (6/10)
What We Love
- Best price-to-quality ratio in the King Koil range
- Real pocketed coil support, not an all-foam shortcut
- Medium feel suits the widest set of sleepers
- Several firmness options across the sub-collections
- Widely available in retail so you can try before you buy
What Could Be Better
- Edge support is average — noticeable if you sleep to the edge
- Cooling is basic gel foam, not phase-change
- Comfort layers will soften faster than the premium collections
- Model naming across retailers is confusing
Best For
- Budget shoppers
- Guest rooms
- Back and combination sleepers
- First-time hybrid buyers
Not Ideal For
- Sleepers over 250 lb
- Hot sleepers wanting advanced cooling
- Luxury pillow-top shoppers
Mattress Construction
Knit Quilted Cover
Stretch knit panel quilted to a thin foam layer for surface softness
Gel Memory Foam
Gel-infused comfort layer that cushions pressure points and moderates heat
Transition Foam
Support foam that keeps the hips from sinking into the coil unit
Pocketed Coil Unit
Individually wrapped coils that isolate motion and set the support feel
Base Foam Layer
High-density foundation that stabilizes the coil unit
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 6/10 firmness, the Scott Living by King Koil works well for average-weight side sleepers (130-230 lbs). Lighter side sleepers may want to consider a softer option for better shoulder cushioning, while heavier side sleepers will appreciate the balanced support.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers will find the Scott Living by King Koil's 6/10 firmness ideal for maintaining proper spinal alignment. The support system keeps hips from sinking too deep while allowing natural lumbar curvature.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers need a firmer surface to prevent hip sinkage and lower back strain. At 6/10, the Scott Living by King Koil provides the flat, supportive surface stomach sleepers need.
Combination Sleepers
The Scott Living by King Koil's hybrid construction provides responsive support that adapts as you change positions. The coil unit gives back bounce that makes repositioning effortless.
Which Scott Living by King Koil Model Should You Buy?
Scott Living is King Koil's accessible line — a straightforward gel-memory-foam hybrid licensed with the property brothers' brand, sold widely through retailers like Costco and Mattress Firm at prices well below the rest of the range.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Living | 6/10 | Budget hybrid buyersOur pick for guest rooms and first apartments in the range. | $1,299 |
| Natural | 6/10 | Natural materialsSteps up to latex and plant-based foams. | $2,349 |
| PureBliss | 6.5/10 | Latex feelTalalay comfort layer. | $1,899 |
| Reserve Luxury | 5.5/10 | Luxury buyersHand-tufted flagship. | $3,799 |
Scott Living by King Koil Prices by Size
Scott Living is frequently promoted at big-box retailers — Costco roadshow pricing is often the lowest available. The figures below are typical retail levels.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | $899 | $699 |
| Full | 53" x 75" | $1,099 | $899 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $1,599 | $1,299 |
| King | 76" x 80" | $1,899 | $1,599 |
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.
Scott Living by King Koil vs. the Alternatives
Scott Living by King Koil vs. Sealy Posturepedic Plus
$1,199 queenChoose the Scott Living by King Koil if: You prefer gel-foam contouring and find it cheaper locally.
Choose the Sealy Posturepedic Plus if: You want Posturepedic zoned support and a wider dealer network.
Read the full Scott Living by King Koil vs. Sealy Posturepedic Plus comparison →Scott Living by King Koil vs. Brooklyn Bedding Signature
$749 queenChoose the Scott Living by King Koil if: You want to lie on it first at a local retailer.
Choose the Brooklyn Bedding Signature if: You want firmness choice and a lower online price.
Read the full Scott Living by King Koil vs. Brooklyn Bedding Signature comparison →Scott Living by King Koil vs. Serta iSeries Hybrid
$1,399 queenChoose the Scott Living by King Koil if: You want the simpler build and a softer price.
Choose the Serta iSeries Hybrid if: You want Serta's HexCloud foam and stronger cooling.
Read the full Scott Living by King Koil vs. Serta iSeries Hybrid comparison →What you're buying
Under the licensed branding is a competent mid-tier hybrid: gel memory foam over transition foam over pocketed coils, 12 inches tall, at a true 6/10 medium. Nothing exotic — but at Costco roadshow prices it's a legitimate value.
The construction is conventional, which means predictable: decent pressure relief, average cooling, average edge support. It competes on price and try-before-you-buy availability, not on any unique technology.
Who it's for
Guest rooms, first apartments, and buyers who want a name-brand hybrid under $1,300 without gambling on an online-only brand. The 120-night trial applies through most authorized retailers, but confirm — dealer trials vary.
Heavier sleepers and hot sleepers should look elsewhere in the range (Xtended Life and PureBliss respectively). This model's foams are standard-density and will show impressions sooner under bigger bodies.
Scott Living by King Koil Buyer Questions
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Scott Living by King Koil Current Price
Queen pricing. List price $1,599, currently advertised at $1,299 (19% off).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Themes in Owner Reviews
512 customer reviews on KingKoil's website. Owner feedback summarized from published customer reviews on KingKoil'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 Scott Living by King Koil 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
- Best price-to-quality ratio in the King Koil range
- Real pocketed coil support, not an all-foam shortcut
- Medium feel suits the widest set of sleepers
- Several firmness options across the sub-collections
- Widely available in retail so you can try before you buy
Most common complaints
- Edge support is average — noticeable if you sleep to the edge
- Cooling is basic gel foam, not phase-change
- Comfort layers will soften faster than the premium collections
- Model naming across retailers is confusing
Verified owner reviews written by Sleep Sage readers appear separately and are attributed to real accounts.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Hybrid
- Firmness
- Medium
- Height
- 12 inches
- Trial
- 120 nights
- Warranty
- 10 years
How We Researched the Scott Living by King Koil
This is a research evaluation. We have not put the Scott Living by King Koil through our physical lab protocol, so this page describes the research methodology we actually used — 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 pressure mapping, thermal logging, motion-transfer, edge-deflection or durability measurements were taken on this unit. We publish no lab scores until they are.
Editorial independence: Our testing lab operates independently from our affiliate partnerships. Brands cannot pay for higher scores or influence our methodology. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
Real opinions from Scott Living by King Koil owners. 0 reviews
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Brand-level context for this review: King Koil's construction philosophy, pricing bands, trial and warranty terms, plus the competitors we cross-shopped it against.
- King Koil review & brand guideA century-old licensed manufacturer known for chiropractic-endorsed innersprings.Queen $449–$2,199 · Varies by retailer, commonly 90–120 nights
- Serta review & brand guideAmerica's highest-volume mattress brand, sold in nearly every furniture store.Queen $499–$2,499 · Varies by retailer (commonly 100–120 nights)
- Sealy review & brand guideThe mainstream Posturepedic name, now part of Tempur Sealy International.Queen $499–$2,299 · Varies by retailer (commonly 100 nights)
- Restonic review & brand guideLicensee co-operative building regional mattresses since 1938.Queen $599–$2,199 · Set by the retailer
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