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Serta Five Star Mattress
Serta's boxed mattress — ships compressed and expands fast
Research evaluation — full lab score pending
Today's price — Queen
Warranty
10 years
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping
Free shipping
Height
Varies by comfort level
Our verdict
Serta Five Star Mattress is part of Serta's current hybrid lineup. Serta lists the queen at $519. Our score reflects a published specifications and research evaluation of the current model — construction, materials, published firmness, price-per-size and how it stacks up against the rest of the Serta range — rather than a completed lab protocol on this exact unit.
Serta Five Star Mattress Photos
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, verified owner feedback 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 We do not publish cooling, motion-isolation, edge-support, pressure-relief, response, durability or off-gassing scores for the Serta Five Star Mattress until the full protocol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 Serta Five Star Mattress 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
- Free shipping in a box — no delivery scheduling
- Sold in multiple heights and feels
- Expands quickly enough to sleep on the first night
- Queen from $519
What Could Be Better
- Comfort levels vary a lot between heights — read the option you're buying
- Edges are softer than Serta's in-store models
- Less in-store try-before-you-buy availability
Best For
- Online shoppers
- Apartments and walk-ups
- Guest rooms
- Value hybrid buyers
Not Ideal For
- Shoppers who want white-glove setup
- Heavier couples wanting strong edges
Mattress Construction
Knit cover
Soft stretch cover
Comfort foam
Pressure-relieving top layer
Support core
Coil or foam core depending on the height and feel you choose
Base layer
High-density foundation foam
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 6/10 firmness, the Serta Five Star Mattress 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 Serta Five Star Mattress'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 Serta Five Star Mattress provides the flat, supportive surface stomach sleepers need.
Combination Sleepers
The Serta Five Star Mattress's hybrid construction provides responsive support that adapts as you change positions. The coil unit gives back bounce that makes repositioning effortless.
Which Serta Five Star Mattress Model Should You Buy?
Serta's current mainline lineup, with direct-from-Serta queen pricing verified on serta.com. Retail partners stock brand-exclusive variants of several of these models under different names, so match construction rather than name when you shop in store.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serta Classic Mattress (Standard) | 6.5/10 | Guest roomsSerta's entry innerspring — wrapped coils and three back-support zones | $499 |
| Serta Classic Mattress (Enhanced) | 6/10 | Budget shoppers who want some contouringThe Classic with a gel memory foam comfort layer added | $599 |
| Serta Five Star Mattress | 6/10 | Online shoppersOur pick on this page. | $519 |
| Serta iComfort Mattress (Standard) | 6/10 | Couples sensitive to motionFive support zones and cool-to-the-touch fabric in Serta's memory foam line | $1,199 |
| Serta iComfortPro Level Two | 6/10 | Side and combination sleepersLatex-topped zoned foam — Serta's answer to premium pressure relief | $2,499 |
| Serta iComfortPro Level Three | 5.5/10 | Luxury foam buyersUp to 13 inches of latex — the top of the iComfortPro range | $3,599 |
| Serta iSeries NXG 1500 Hybrid Firm | 7.5/10 | Back sleepersThe entry point into Serta's NXG hybrid range | $1,899 |
| Serta iSeries NXG 2500 Hybrid | 6/10 | Couples with different sleep positionsAdds Deep Reaction gel foam to the NXG hybrid recipe | $2,199 |
| Serta iSeries NXG 3500 Hybrid | 6.5/10 | CouplesMicro coils and CoolFeel Plus at the top of the NXG hybrid line | $2,599 |
| Serta iSeries NXG 3500 Medium Foam | 5.5/10 | Couples who hate motion transferAll-foam NXG with Ultimate Edge support, medium feel | $2,599 |
| Serta iSeries NXG 4500 Ultra Plush Foam | 3.5/10 | Strict side sleepersThe softest bed Serta sells — ultra plush all-foam NXG | $2,799 |
| Serta Perfect Sleeper Hybrid | 6/10 | Back sleepersSerta's mainstream hybrid, built around back and body support | $1,199 |
| Serta Perfect Sleeper Cascade Ridge Plush 12.5" | 4.5/10 | Traditional innerspring fansTraditional plush innerspring at an entry price | $799 |
| Serta Perfect Sleeper Cascade Canyon | 5.5/10 | Hot sleepers who want an innerspringQ4 4-in-1 coils, five comfort zones and a wool cooling layer | $899 |
| Serta Perfect Sleeper X Quilted Hybrid Level One | 6/10 | Back sleepersQuilted-top hybrid with Q4 support and Perfect Conform memory foam | $1,699 |
| Serta Perfect Sleeper X Quilted Hybrid Level Two | 5.5/10 | CouplesAdds micro coils and extra memory foam to the quilted-top hybrid | $1,799 |
Serta Five Star Mattress Prices by Size
Per-size pricing for the Serta Five Star Mattress, taken from serta.com. List prices are shown first with Serta's current direct price alongside; Serta discounts this lineup heavily around Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Black Friday.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | $419 | Serta.com: $419 |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" | $499 | Serta.com: $499 |
| Full | 54" x 75" | $499 | Serta.com: $499 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $519 | Serta.com: $519 |
| King | 76" x 80" | $819 | Serta.com: $819 |
| Cal King | 72" x 84" | $819 | Serta.com: $819 |
Prices tracked from the brand's direct site and updated as promotions change. See our current mattress deals hub for live discounts.
Serta Five Star Mattress vs. the Alternatives
Serta Five Star Mattress vs. Beautyrest Black
$2,199 queenChoose the Serta Five Star Mattress if: You want Serta Five Star Mattress's medium feel with Serta's in-store availability, 120-night trial and 10-year warranty.
Choose the Beautyrest Black if: You want Beautyrest Black's build and are willing to shop outside the Serta lineup to get it.
Read the full Serta Five Star Mattress vs. Beautyrest Black comparison →Serta Five Star Mattress vs. Saatva Classic
$1,695 queenChoose the Serta Five Star Mattress if: You want Serta Five Star Mattress's medium feel with Serta's in-store availability, 120-night trial and 10-year warranty.
Choose the Saatva Classic if: You want Saatva Classic's build and are willing to shop outside the Serta lineup to get it.
Read the full Serta Five Star Mattress vs. Saatva Classic comparison →Serta Five Star Mattress vs. Sealy Posturepedic Plus
$1,299 queenChoose the Serta Five Star Mattress if: You want Serta Five Star Mattress's medium feel with Serta's in-store availability, 120-night trial and 10-year warranty.
Choose the Sealy Posturepedic Plus if: You want Sealy Posturepedic Plus's build and are willing to shop outside the Serta lineup to get it.
Read the full Serta Five Star Mattress vs. Sealy Posturepedic Plus comparison →Where the Serta Five Star Mattress sits in Serta's lineup
Serta's boxed mattress — ships compressed and expands fast. Serta Five Star Mattress is built around high-density foundation foam.
Serta sells this model at $519 for a queen. That places it at the value end in the current lineup, which runs from the $499 Classic innerspring up to the $3,599 iComfortPro Level Three. If your budget is fixed, the table above is the fastest way to see what a hundred dollars either direction actually buys you inside the same brand.
Construction and what the feel is like
The comfort stack is: Knit cover — soft stretch cover; Comfort foam — pressure-relieving top layer; Support core — coil or foam core depending on the height and feel you choose; Base layer — high-density foundation foam.
In practice, that build gives a medium surface. Online shoppers sleepers get the most out of it; shoppers who want white-glove setup will want to look one model up or down the range. Serta's zoned support systems all share the same idea — firmer coils or foam under the hips and lumbar, softer at the shoulders — so moving between models in this lineup changes the comfort layers far more than the support feel.
Trial, warranty and how we scored it
Serta.com sells this model with a 120-night trial and a 10-year limited warranty, with free shipping. Buying through a retail partner such as Mattress Firm or Costco changes both the trial terms and the price, so confirm the return window at checkout rather than assuming Serta's direct policy applies.
Our 7.8 score is an editorial score. It is not the output of a completed lab protocol on this individual unit, and we say so on every Serta page rather than implying testing we have not done.
Serta Five Star Mattress Buyer Questions
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Serta Five Star Mattress Current Price
Queen pricing. List price $519, currently advertised at $519.
Frequently Asked Questions
What owners report elsewhere
Owner feedback summarized from published customer reviews on Serta's website and major retailer listings. SleepSage cannot verify individual purchases, so no purchase-verified badge is shown. Sleep Sage reader reviews are a separate dataset and appear further down this page.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Hybrid
- Firmness
- Medium
- Height
- Varies by comfort level
- Trial
- 120 nights
- Warranty
- 10 years
How Sleep Sage Evaluates Mattresses
When a mattress enters our lab, our full testing protocol may include pressure mapping, temperature measurements, edge-support testing, motion-isolation testing and other performance measurements. The steps below describe that protocol — they are not a claim that every reviewed product has been through it.
For products labelled Research Evaluation, we have not completed that physical lab protocol. Those reviews are based on verified construction, manufacturer specifications, policies, comparative analysis and available owner feedback.
Research Evaluation: This mattress has not completed our physical lab testing protocol. Our evaluation is based on verified construction, manufacturer specifications, policies, comparative analysis and available owner feedback.
Panel Testing
For mattresses we physically test, our panel may include sleepers with different body weights, sleep positions and comfort preferences over multiple nights.
Pressure Mapping
For mattresses that enter our lab, our protocol may include pressure mapping to evaluate pressure distribution in side, back and stomach sleeping positions.
Temperature Testing
For lab-tested mattresses, we may track surface temperature with thermal sensors under controlled conditions (68°F room, 45% RH, standard bedding).
Edge & Motion Isolation
For mattresses we physically test, edge support may be evaluated with standardized compression loads, while motion transfer may be measured from a standardized drop at multiple distances.
Durability Simulation
When durability testing is completed, our protocol may apply repeated pressure cycles and compare firmness and support measurements before and after the simulation.
Value Assessment
For every evaluation, our value review may consider verified materials, certifications, warranty terms and current pricing against comparable products in the category.
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 Serta Five Star Mattress owners. 0 reviews
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Brand-level context for this review: Serta's construction philosophy, pricing bands, trial and warranty terms, plus the competitors we cross-shopped it against.
- 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)
- Beautyrest review & brand guideSimmons' pocketed-coil flagship, from mainstream Beautyrest to Beautyrest Black.Queen $699–$3,499 · Varies by retailer (commonly 100–120 nights)
- Tempur-Pedic review & brand guideThe original viscoelastic foam mattress brand, born from NASA tech.Queen $2,099–$6,499 · 90-night home trial
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