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- Comfortable
- Great value for money
- Corner straps are a nice touch
- Nothing at this price
2024 update: I first reviewed Pandas Memory Foam Bamboo Mattress Topper back in 2021, adding it to our best mattress topper and best memory foam mattress topper roundups. Back then, it took the spot on both pages as the best value memory foam topper you can buy.
So, does Pandas mattress topper still hold up to this day? Ive been using it on-and-off for the past three years, and Id argue it very much does: its still very comfortable and supportive. And whats more, over the course of this time, the price of the topper hasnt increased, which cant be said for some online bedding brands. A double will still cost you the very reasonable price of £140.
With that said, its with confidence that I say that the Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Mattress Topper is still very much deserving of its five-star review and Best Buy award in 2024.
Our original review continues below
The Panda memory foam bamboo topper is antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and fantastic value for money. In fact, its our favourite memory foam mattress topper under £200 and is right at the top of our list of recommendations if youre looking for quality at an affordable price.
Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Mattress Topper: Key specs
- Filling: Memory foam
- Cover: 40% Bamboo fibre, 60% polyester (machine washable at 40°C)
- Thickness: 5cm
- Sizes: Single to super king
- Warranty: 10 years, with 30-night trial
Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Mattress Topper: What does it do well?
One of our favourite things about Pandas mattress topper, as weve touched on above, is the price. At £140 for a double, its one of the best value memory foam mattress toppers available. Sure, it might not be the cheapest option, being beaten on price by the likes of the Silentnight Impress and Dormeos Octasmart Essentials topper. But in terms of value-for-money, it remains our favourite topper thanks to the comfort and features it offers.
So, what sets it apart from the Silentnight Impress, which costs £20 less in a king size? For a start, its notably more sumptuous and supportive. Although Silentnights budget foam topper does the job in adding a layer of comfort to a tired mattress, it feels a bit more like a glorified sponge. Having tested both, Id say the difference in quality more than justifies paying that little bit extra for the Panda topper.
Another thing that sets the Panda topper apart from its rivals is the addition of elasticated straps that hold it in place on top of your mattress. This is an effective and intuitive feature that we havent seen offered by many rival brands, at least not at this price point. You also get a 30-night free trial with the Panda topper, at the end of which you have the option of returning it for a full refund if youre not happy. While this is a perk offered by many manufacturers, you dont get such a trial with the Silentnight Impress.
The Panda toppers removable and machine washable cover is soft and, being made partially from bamboo, naturally antibacterial and breathable. And while the supposedly eco-friendly qualities of bamboo are somewhat contested, some credit should be given to Pandas Circle of Life scheme, which ensures no pesticides or harmful chemicals are used.
Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Mattress Topper: What could be improved?
At this price, theres little else you could ask for from a mattress topper. As with any bedding, however, its true that the Panda topper might not be for everyone, however.
Those who dont get along with memory foam because of its heat retention or off-gassing smell, for instance, will likely get on better with a mattress topper with natural fillings. However, the aforementioned 30-night trial means youre not making an irreversible payment on the off chance that you dont like the topper.
Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Mattress Topper: Should I buy it?
Given what weve said about Pandas memory foam mattress topper and the fact it won Mattress Topper of the Year in our 2021 Home Product of the Year Awards, it should come as no surprise that we like it very much indeed. Its very comfortable and, crucially, it wont cost you an arm and a leg.
If youve never invested in a memory foam mattress topper before, the range of choice and prices can be intimidating (check out our roundup for our top picks). But as a first step into the world of foam toppers, theres probably nothing wed sooner recommend than the Panda topper.
