Cooper

The Cooper is for people who like sleeping on a mattress, not sinking into one. No microspring layers means you feel the support more directly. Some people really prefer that.

It's also the smart pick if you're buying for a teenager's first real bed, a guest room, or a first apartment. Same core build as the Cloud. The only difference is what sits between the latex and the pocket springs.

If you're 80–100kg, start at Level 9. Over 100kg, Level 12. Under 80kg, Level 8. That's the Cooper's softest setting. We match the spring tension to your body weight, not some vague 'medium firm' label. If you want something softer than Level 8, you need microspring layers. That's the Aurora or the Cloud.

And if you change your mind later, we can add microspring layers for $500 each. We come to you, swap the foam for microsprings in your bedroom. Takes about ten minutes. That's why I say the Cooper isn't the cheap option. It's the starting point.

"We have started with a medium Cooper for the guest room and it's been great being able to adjust the feel to find what works for each of us."

David, ProductReview

Every Ausbeds mattress is modular. Unzip the cover, and you can access every layer individually. The Cooper has three layers inside: natural latex on top, purple foam in the middle, and pocket springs at the bottom.

The purple foam is a high-density polyurethane buffer. It's CertiPUR-US certified, durable, and holds the space where microspring layers would sit in the Aurora or Cloud. Want to upgrade? We remove the foam and replace it with a microspring layer. Your Cooper becomes an Aurora. Want to go further? Add a second microspring layer. Now it's a Cloud.

Each microspring layer costs $500. We do the swap in your bedroom in about 10 minutes. You keep the same cover, the same springs, the same latex. Nothing goes to waste.

This is why I say the Cooper is the smartest entry point. You're not locked in. You're not throwing away a mattress if your needs change. You're just adding to what's already there.

"I received a call from Karl at Ausbeds who advised they could replace the springs to make the mattress firmer. The following day the spring set was delivered and replaced. The mattress is now perfect for me."

Tobias M., ProductReview

If you're a strict side sleeper and you really want that deep pressure relief where your shoulder and hip sink right in, you may prefer microspring layers. The Aurora has one layer, the Cloud has two.

If you're a particularly hot sleeper and airflow is your top priority, the Aurora might suit you better. Microspring layers allow more air to circulate than foam does. The Cooper's purple foam buffer is fine for most people — but if you run hot, the extra airflow from microsprings makes a noticeable difference.

The Cooper's firmness range is 8–16. If you want something softer than Level 8, you need microspring layers. The Aurora starts at Level 5, the Cloud at Level 2.

Peter (2020) — ★★★★★

"It's not that Karl doesn't want to sell you a bed, of course he does but he talks in simple language about simple things and tells you what he has discovered in his journey as a bed maker."

Ces — ★★★★★

"Knocked me out so hard I missed all three of my alarms the next morning. If you told me this was a $5k mattress I'd believe you."

cameron — ★★★★★

"We got this bed for our 16 yr old daughter. She loves it. She sleeps better and tells us she loves it."