Mattress topper comparison

Best Cooling Mattress Topper. Gel or Super?

Two cooling memory foam toppers (Gel and Super) for dorms, apartments, and home. Tell us how you sleep and you’ll know which one in under a minute.

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Gel Topper vs. Super Topper

Both fix the same problem: A rock-hard dorm mattress.

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Sleepyhead Gel Topper twin XL mattress topper with CoolTech 2.0 cover

Gel Topper

Cooler sleep, lowest price.

Gel-infused memory foam that pulls heat away so you don’t wake up hot. The straightforward pick when cooling and price are what matter most.

Best forHot sleepers on a budget · first-year move-in · anyone who just wants a softer, cooler bed.
Bestselling
Sleepyhead Super Topper twin XL gel and copper memory foam mattress topper

Super Topper

Cooling gel + copper. Our best-seller.

Everything the Gel does, plus a copper-infused layer for a fresher, cleaner-feeling surface built for shared dorm life. The upgrade most students pick.

Best forHot sleepers who want the cleanest surface · shared bathrooms & laundry · the “get the best one” parent.

Side-by-side

Sleepyhead Gel Topper versus Super Topper feature comparison
Feature Gel Topper Super Topper
Cooling memory foam Gel Gel & Copper
Foam made in the USA
Hypoallergenic & antimicrobial
Odor & mite resistant
CoolTech 2.0 washable cover
Promotes pressure relief & spinal alignment
CertiPUR-US® certified foam
Meets flammability standards
Good ’til graduation warranty
Shop Gel Shop Super

Buying a Twin XL?

Choose your preferred thickness.

Two inch versus three inch Sleepyhead mattress topper thickness comparison

Pick your size

Most dorm beds are Twin XL — both toppers come in it (we call it “college size”). Also available in Twin, Full, Full XL, Queen & King for apartments and home.

Pick your feel

Choose the thickness that matches how you like to sleep:

2-inchFirmer · medium support
Most pick this
3-inchPlush · medium-soft