# DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid vs Glacier Apex (Medium): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/dreamcloud-luxe-hybrid-vs-glacier-apex-medium · Data refreshed 2026-09-15 · Source: SquishMat

These two are close substitutes on paper — the spec table below shows where they differ.

## Full spec table

| Spec | DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid | Glacier Apex (Medium) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Height | 14" | 14" |
| Queen price | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,199–$1,799 | $1,049–$1,999 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.9 / 2.4 / 1.4 / 1.7 | 1.8 / 3.5 / 2.5 / 1.8 |
| Coil gauge | 13.5 | 15 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Natural materials | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Notable features | Extra-tall luxury hybrid build, Plush pillow-top comfort, Reinforced coil support, Cooling cover | Flagship cooling hybrid, Double memory foam comfort layers, glacierTech cooling cover, Plush euro-top 14" profile |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid runs thicker support coils (13.5-gauge vs 15-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid:** The DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

**Glacier Apex (Medium):** The Glacier Apex (Medium) has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid or the Glacier Apex (Medium)?

They rate the same: both are a 5/10 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 DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid or the Glacier Apex (Medium)?

They cost the same in a queen: $1,599 as of 2026-09-15.

### What is the main construction difference between the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid and the Glacier Apex (Medium)?

Both are hybrid builds; the biggest spec difference is the support core — the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid uses thicker coils. Full specs are in the table above.

## More

- [DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/dreamcloud-luxe-hybrid)
- [Glacier Apex (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/glacier-apex-medium)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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