Core CoolMax Memory Foam vs Core Bubble Memory: which is better?
Quick answer
The Core CoolMax Memory Foam and Core Bubble Memory score almost the same overall (8.4 vs 8.4), so the choice comes down to feel, firmness and budget.
Both tested and scored by Alexander Bowman. Scores use the same criteria for every mattress.
Side by side
| Feature | Core CoolMax Memory Foam | Core Bubble Memory |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Support | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Comfort | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Value | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Price | £147 | £148 |
| Type | Memory foam | Memory foam |
| Firmness | Medium | Medium |
| Depth | 15 cm | 15 cm |
| Home trial | - | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
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Choose the Core CoolMax Memory Foam if…
- You want to spend less: it's £1 cheaper at £147.
What we like
- CoolMax cover solves foam's heat problem for just £147
- Value score of 8.9 – the cheapest cooling mattress we list
- Better support (8.0) than the deeper Core Bubble Memory despite the price
What could be better
- 15cm depth is shallow – strictly for lighter sleepers or occasional use
- No home trial
Choose the Core Bubble Memory if…
It doesn't clearly beat the other on any measure we score.
What we like
- £148 for a double with a genuinely breathable textured surface
- Value score of 9.0
- Bubble profiling adds airflow without adding cost
What could be better
- 15cm depth restricts it to lighter sleepers and guest rooms
- Support score of 7.9 is among the lowest we list
Core CoolMax Memory Foam vs Core Bubble Memory: FAQs
Which is better, the Core CoolMax Memory Foam or the Core Bubble Memory?
The Core CoolMax Memory Foam and Core Bubble Memory score almost the same overall (8.4 vs 8.4), so the choice comes down to feel, firmness and budget.
Which is firmer, the Core CoolMax Memory Foam or the Core Bubble Memory?
Both are rated medium, so they feel similarly firm; the difference is in the construction (memory foam vs memory foam).
Which is better value?
The Core Bubble Memory scores higher for value (9.0/10), at £148.