Westwood Memory Foam vs Core CoolMax Memory Foam: which is better?
Quick answer
The Westwood Memory Foam and Core CoolMax Memory Foam 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 | Westwood Memory Foam | Core CoolMax Memory Foam |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Support | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Value | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Price | £109 | £147 |
| Type | Memory foam | Memory foam |
| Firmness | Medium | Medium |
| Depth | 18 cm | 15 cm |
| Home trial | - | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
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Choose the Westwood Memory Foam if…
- You want to spend less: it's £38 cheaper at £109.
What we like
- £109 for a double, the cheapest mattress we list
- Value score of 9.3 – a proper two-layer build at throwaway money
- Made to order in the UK, including non-standard sizes
What could be better
- 18cm depth limits it to lighter sleepers and occasional use
- No home trial – The Foam People do not offer one
Choose the Core CoolMax Memory Foam if…
- Comfort matters most: it scores 8.3 vs 8.0.
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
Westwood Memory Foam vs Core CoolMax Memory Foam: FAQs
Which is better, the Westwood Memory Foam or the Core CoolMax Memory Foam?
The Westwood Memory Foam and Core CoolMax Memory Foam score almost the same overall (8.4 vs 8.4), so the choice comes down to feel, firmness and budget.
Which is firmer, the Westwood Memory Foam or the Core CoolMax Memory Foam?
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 Westwood Memory Foam scores higher for value (9.3/10), at £109.