Canada’s Octave Mattress Reviews: 10 Point Objective Testing By Expert Evaluates The Three Model Lineup

The Octave Mattress lineup is a Canadian mattress option that has three models in its program, including the Vista, Mirage, and Horizon models, all made with high performance copper gel memory foam, cooling foams and fabric- to higher industry standards.

For Pressure Relief And Cooling, Copper Infused Memory Foam And A High Tech Fabric Proved Worthy.

I’m Marc Anderson and I designed and manufactured mattresses for 25 years before I began testing and reviewing them.

I put all three Octave Mattress models to the test for comfort, support, cooling, pressure and pain relief, edge support, intimacy, and much more.

For the money, ranging from C$899 in queen size to C$1499, the lineup is kind of like a good, better, best approach with added components and increasing thickness as you move up from The Vista, to The Mirage and ultimately The Horizon model to experience advanced features.

All three models of the Octave mattress lineup include a zippered outer encasement that can be machine washed, a real asset with any mattress.

Phase change fabric, also known as “thermally adaptive fabric” or “PCM foam” (Phase Change Material foam). In the Octave mattress, this material is a unique textile called “Outlast”, which can maintain a microclimate by cycling heat, absorbing it and storing it at a molecular level in the fabric, until the body cools. When the body skin temperature drops, the heat is transferred back to the skin.

Also included in each Octave Mattress option is a layer of copper infused memory foam which also adds a cooling benefit as well as having anti-microbial properties, meaning it can inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

When copper is infused into the foam of a mattress, it creates an environment that is less hospitable to these microorganisms.

Each of the three models also contains an all foam support or base layer that varies from 5-8″ thick, actually about an inch thicker than most all foam brands I’ve tested which usually gives you about 6″.

This makes the Octave lineup beneficially for bigger bodies, couples, or anyone looking for maximum pressure relief especially when sleeping on your side (up to 450 lbs total combined weight).

I personally tested, slept on, and reviewed the Vista, Mirage, and Horizon options of The Octave Mattress lineup. Basically each model is a good-better-best type of program, though the more basic model, The Vista, which is the more basic model at C$899 Queen and C$1199 King, is actually a formidable all foam contender that pretty much delivers what you might need to get shoulder pain and hip pain relief. I’d compare it to other brands in that sell for C$400 more. At 12″ thick, it doesn’t feel spongy or too soft- coming in at about 6.5 out of 10, meaning as firm as a traditional innerspring-but without any metal coils at all.

1. Octave “Vista” 12″ Mattress: Features, Benefits, Ratings

The Octave Vista 12″ Mattress contains 3 layers of specialized foam including 2″ of copper gel memory foam for comfort and enhanced cooling, a 2″ layer of polyurethane transitional foam to dampen motion and eliminate pressure, all suspended above an 8″ layer of high density support foam.

I’d describe it as fairly firm, but responsive and yielding enough for back sleepers and some side sleepers.

If you run on the firmer preference side of the fence, it’s a winner- if you like a more plusher, huggable kind of sensation, opt for the Mirage or Horizon, as shown below.

I think it’s an excellent option for back sleepers who struggle with annoying back pain, and as it provides comfortable pressure relief for individuals under 200 lbs. I’m 6’1″ and 195 lbs (88.4 kg) and found it to be a tad firm for my scoliosis and hip pain.

The Octave Vista Mattress isn’t bouncy or springy, and feels more like a traditional memory foam feel-giving, but not highly responsive. For the money, though, it’s easily as good as Nectar, Puffy’s Cloud Mattress (though not as soft) and you’ll save $200-300.

Octave Vista 12″	Performance Rating: 8.6/10 Very Good
Overall Comfort	8 Excellent for side, back
Pressure Relief	8 Very Good, bit better on back than side
Motion Transfer	9 Minor but noticeable
Ease Of Turning	9 Very Good
Edge Support	8 Good
Intimacy	8 Very Good (cuddling +)
Detectable Odors	Minimal Detection after 24 hours
Value vs Cost	10 Excellent: C$899 in Queen, C$1199 in King
Cons/Downside	>250 lbs. -might reconsider

2. Octave “Mirage” 13″ Mattress: Features, Benefits, Ratings

The Octave “Mirage” Mattress is the midrange model of the Octave lineup and runs $C1199 in queen and $C1299 in king, making it priced well under many comparable gel/memory foam and latex combination mattresses. It’s the sweet spot model, right in the middle, and I’ve compared it to othr memory foam brands popular in Canada, and it comes in about $100 less expensive for a 13″ option.

It’s notably softer and a bit more plusher, with a bit more immersion and a hugging sensation, than the Vista, and for $300 more, you’ll get a remarkably different mattress, easily comparable to hybrid coil mattresses I’ve reviewed. For a metal coil-free option, I give it high marks for overall comfort, support, and weight distribution, with no hot spot pressure issues. Here’s my scorecard:

I personally tested, slept on, and reviewed the Vista, Mirage, and Horizon options of The Octave Mattress lineup. Basically each model is a good-better-best type of program, though the more basic model, The Vista, which is the more basic model at C$899 Queen and C$1199 King, is actually a formidable all foam contender that pretty much delivers what you might need to get shoulder pain and hip pain relief. I’d compare it to other brands in that sell for C$400 more. At 12″ thick, it doesn’t feel spongy or too soft- coming in at about 6.5 out of 10, meaning as firm as a traditional innerspring-but without any metal coils at all.

3. Octave “Horizon” 14″ Mattress: Features, Benefits, Ratings

The Octave “Horizon” Mattress is the top tier model of the Octave lineup and runs $C1499 in queen and $C1699 in king, and is made without metal coils. It is 14″ (35.5cm) tall and is medium to medium firm when you are lying on your side or back. I’d say it works well with anyone up to 275lbs (125kg), including couples with bigger bodies. It is made entirely in Canada by local craftspeople.

For couples, or anyone weighing up to 275 lbs. (125kg), you won’t experience sinking, digging your way out of the middle, or have any difficulty changing positions. For edge support, it’s about the same as The Vista model, but easier to sit to put on a pair of shoes, or to transfer if you have any immobility issues.

It’s notably softer and a bit more “plushy” than the Vista, and for $300 more, you’ll get a remarkably different mattress, easily comparable to hybrid coil mattresses I’ve reviewed. For a metal coil-free option, I give it high marks for overall comfort, support, and weight distribution, with no hot spot pressure issues.