# Boring Mattress vs Vaya: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/boring-mattress-vs-vaya · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

The Boring Mattress is $100 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Boring Mattress | Vaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Foam | Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 10" | 12" |
| Queen price | $699 | $799 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $399–$899 | $549–$999 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 2.2 / 2.2 / 1.9 | 2.0 / 2.0 / 1.8 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Simple three-layer foam build, Medium-firm universal feel, Made in Arizona, Straightforward budget pricing | Simple two-foam budget bed, Airy responsive comfort foam, 12" all-foam build, Standout price-to-comfort ratio |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Boring Mattress is $100 cheaper in a queen ($699 vs $799 as of 2026-09-04) than the Vaya.

## Who each mattress is for

**Boring Mattress:** The Boring Mattress has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

**Vaya:** The Vaya has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Boring Mattress or the Vaya?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Boring Mattress or the Vaya?

The Boring Mattress is cheaper in a queen: $699 versus $799, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Boring Mattress and the Vaya?

Both are foam builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Boring Mattress — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/boring-mattress)
- [Vaya — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/vaya)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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