Best for
- Readers identifying a SULTAN-labelled foam mattress.
- Back and stomach sleepers comparing a verified 7-inch firm foam construction.
- Readers separating SULTAN submodels from IKEA MATRAND.
Review
IKEA SULTAN Mattress Line Guide and Review
Overall rating
5.5
Mattress typeUnidentified firm all-foam SULTAN-labelled mattress
FirmnessFirm 8/10
Best forReaders identifying a SULTAN-labelled foam mattress.
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- The seller cannot provide the law tag, submodel, or article number.
- You are a pressure-sensitive side sleeper.
- You sleep hot and prefer an open spring support system.
- You need current exchange, return, or warranty coverage.
Bottom line
SULTAN covered many mattresses, so the law tag and article number are essential for identifying the submodel. Do not apply these findings to another SULTAN construction or to IKEA MATRAND.
Performance
How it actually performs
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How we reached it
- Back sleeping produced broad support on the firm surface.
- Side sleepers may feel more shoulder and hip concentration.
Side-sleeping position checks found that the 2-inch comfort layer softened initial contact without creating deep shoulder and hip cushioning. The firm 8/10 surface distributed load more comfortably for back sleeping than for pressure-sensitive side sleeping.
- Lighter back and stomach sleepers remain close to the surface.
- Higher-weight sleepers may approach the support limit.
Back- and stomach-sleeping checks found useful resistance from the firm polyfoam base. The complete mattress measured only 7 inches tall, so higher-weight sleepers had less support depth before compressing through the 2-inch comfort layer.
- Partner checks found limited cross-bed movement.
Hands-on partner-movement checks found limited cross-bed disturbance. With no springs to carry vibration, the dense comfort and base foams absorbed ordinary impacts close to where they occurred.
- Contact heat and slow foam response can feel warmer.
Hands-on use found noticeable contact warmth, while the dense all-foam construction offered no spring cavity for internal airflow. The same slow response that damped movement also kept the surface in closer contact with the body.
- Firm base foam prevents complete collapse.
- The 7-inch profile provides limited seated support.
Seated edge checks found substantial compression through the unreinforced foam perimeter, while the firm base prevented complete collapse when lying near the side. The 7-inch profile provides little depth for stable daily seating.
- Firmness limits very deep sink.
- The surface was slow to regain shape.
Hand-compression and repositioning checks found that the comfort foam was slow to regain its shape. The firm surface limits very deep sink, but repeated turns require more effort than on responsive latex or a spring-supported mattress.
- A simple foam build has no spring or electronic components.
- The submodel, article number, and foam density cannot be verified.
The reviewed mattress uses about 2 inches of comfort foam over a 5-inch polyfoam base, leaving little material depth before softening changes the feel. Its missing submodel, article number, and foam-density details also make one SULTAN mattress difficult to compare with another.
- Trial, return, warranty, and delivery terms depend on the seller and listing.
Confirm the written purchase protections attached to the specific listing before buying.
Fit by sleeper type
Will it work for your body and position?
SleeperUnder 130 lb130-230 lbOver 230 lb
Side
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Back
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Stomach
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Combination
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Owner feedback
What buyers report after living with it
Sources reviewed
IKEA SULTAN model-history check
ContextIKEA's own recall archive identifies named SULTAN submodels such as SULTAN HEIDAL, confirming that SULTAN alone was not a unique mattress identity. Current IKEA catalogs do not include the old SULTAN family.
Sources reviewed
IKEA SULTAN model-history check
IKEA's own recall archive identifies named SULTAN submodels such as SULTAN HEIDAL, confirming that SULTAN alone was not a unique mattress identity. Current IKEA catalogs do not include the old SULTAN family.
- IKEA SULTAN HEIDAL recall archive
Official evidence that SULTAN was paired with distinct submodel names and constructions.
- IKEA current US mattress catalog
Current lineup check; SULTAN is absent.
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Fine print
Policy source
Policy details that can change the decision
AreaWhat IKEA saysWhy it matters
Purchase terms
Confirm the trial, return, delivery, and warranty terms with the seller before purchase.
Coverage and eligibility can vary by seller, listing, and purchase channel.
Model checked
Reviewed model details
Model checkedJul 16, 2026Discontinued
Configuration testedUnidentified SULTAN-labelled mattress · 7-inch firm all-foam build
The latest model check found that the brand no longer sells this model new.
Inside the mattress
Construction & materials
Comfort foamUnspecified contouring foam · Comfort
Approximately 2 inches
Provides the mattress's surface cushioning. This foam distributes load through the comfort stack. Its position, thickness, and firmness matter more than a gel infusion or branded name alone when judging contour and support.
Why it matters: Across the IKEA SULTAN Mattress Family, pressure relief was assessed at 6/10 (Mixed). Near the surface it contributes more cushioning; deeper in the mattress it primarily moderates the transition into the support core.
Polyfoam basePolyurethane support foam · Core
Approximately 5 inches
Provides the mattress's primary support. This foundation resists deep compression and keeps the comfort layers working on a stable plane; it is not intended to provide the mattress’s initial plushness.
Why it matters: For the IKEA SULTAN Mattress Family as a whole, a simple foam build has no spring or electronic components. Its thickness and material quality are more relevant to long-term shape retention and bottoming-out resistance than to surface softness.
Height7 inches
Firmness optionsFirm 8/10
Available sizes
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