Takealot Mattress Toppers vs Mr Mattress: Honest Comparison (2026)
Takealot Mattress Toppers vs Mr Mattress: Honest Comparison (2026)
Quick answer: Takealot is where most South Africans buy a topper, and the strongest listing there, the GentleRest Cooling Gel Memory Foam Topper, is a genuinely decent product: 80mm of gel infused memory foam, bamboo ticking, 4.5 stars from 249 reviews, R1,695 to R2,695. It is cheaper than ours on every size except Single, it is 1cm thicker, and it has real review volume we simply do not have yet. What it does not have is a published foam density, a quilted top, a fitted border, a Super King size, a warranty longer than 6 months, or a trial longer than a 30 day return window. Ours has all of those. Buy theirs for the lowest price on a proven marketplace listing. Buy ours if you want to know what is inside it and have a year to prove it works.
What is actually winning on Takealot right now
| Listing | Spec | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| GentleRest Cooling Gel Memory Foam Topper, bamboo cotton cover | 80mm gel infused memory foam | 4.5 stars, 249 reviews | R1,695 |
| GentleRest 70mm Dual Comfort Memory Foam | 70mm memory foam | 4.4 stars, 28 reviews | R1,795 |
| Chenshia Cooling Gel Memory Foam Topper | Gel memory foam | 4.7 stars, 23 reviews | R1,689 |
| Redisson Gel Infused Memory Foam Topper | Gel memory foam | 4.5 stars, 28 reviews | R598 |
| ThinkCosy convoluted egg crate topper | Egg crate foam, made in South Africa | 4.8 stars, 174 reviews | R629 |
Pulled live from Takealot on 12 September 2026. Marketplace prices and promotions move constantly, so check on the day.
Head to head with the one that sells the most
| Feature | Mr Mattress | GentleRest on Takealot |
|---|---|---|
| Foam thickness | 7cm | 8cm |
| Foam type | Memory foam | Gel infused memory foam |
| Published density | 30 (soft) | Not published |
| Top | Quilted, stitched through to the foam | Bamboo ticking cover, not described as quilted |
| How it stays on | Fitted border, wraps the mattress like a fitted sheet | Nothing. Their own listing says the topper is placed on the mattress and your bed sheet keeps it in place |
| Warranty | 3 years | Limited, 6 months |
| Trial | 365 nights, any reason, no fee | Takealot standard 30 day returns |
| Single | R1,499 (92 x 188 or 92 x 200) | R1,695 (91 x 200 only) |
| Three Quarter | R1,999 | R1,795 |
| Double, standard | R2,399 | R1,995 |
| Double, extra length | R2,599 | R2,095 |
| Queen, standard | R2,599 | R2,195 |
| Queen, extra length | R2,799 | R2,295 |
| King, standard | R2,999 | R2,495 |
| King, extra length | R3,499 | R2,695 |
| Super King (200 x 200) | R3,999 | Not offered |
| Custom sizes | Yes, cut to order | No |
| Reviews | New product, none yet | 4.5 stars, 249 reviews |
| Who made it | Us, in our own factory | Marketplace seller, imported private label |
Where Takealot genuinely wins, buy there instead if this is you
- Price on almost every size. The GentleRest undercuts us everywhere except Single. That is a real saving of R300 to R800 depending on the size.
- Proven review volume. 249 reviews at 4.5 stars is social proof our topper cannot match, because ours launched this month. If you want to read two hundred strangers first, that is a fair thing to want.
- 1cm more foam. 80mm against our 70mm.
- Cooling gel. If you sleep hot and want gel infusion specifically, they have it and we do not. We do not add cooling gel and we do not claim ours sleeps cold.
- A R629 option. The ThinkCosy egg crate topper at 4.8 stars and 174 reviews, made in South Africa, is a quarter of our price. For a spare bed used a few nights a year that is a sensible buy and we are not going to pretend it is not.
Where Mr Mattress wins
- You know what is inside it. We publish 30 density. Not one of the top rated memory foam toppers on Takealot publishes a density figure. Thickness tells you how night one feels. Density tells you how month twelve feels.
- It stays where you put it. The GentleRest listing says your bed sheet keeps it in place. Ours has a fitted border that wraps the sides of the mattress like a fitted sheet.
- Quilted top. Stitched through to the foam so the cover does not slide and bunch. Theirs is a plain ticking cover.
- 3 years against 6 months. Their warranty is a limited 6 months. Ours is three years.
- 365 nights against 30 days. A topper that is going to flatten will not flatten inside a 30 day return window. Ours gives you a full year, for any reason, including the foam giving up.
- Real South African bed sizes. Their Single is 91 x 200 only, which is an extra length bed. If you have a standard 188cm Single, it does not fit. We make 188cm and 200cm in every size.
- Super King and custom cuts. They stop at King XL. We make 200 x 200 and cut to order for caravans, bakkies and sleeper couches.
- A factory you can phone. We make it, we sell it, and you are dealing with the manufacturer rather than a marketplace seller.
So which one should you buy?
Buy on Takealot if you want the lowest price, if the review count matters to you, or if you want cooling gel specifically. Buy from us if your bed is a standard length Single, a Super King, or a custom shape, or if a published density, a quilted top, a fitted border, a 3 year warranty and 365 nights instead of 30 days are worth R300 to R800 to you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best mattress topper on Takealot?
By review volume it is the GentleRest Cooling Gel Memory Foam Topper with a bamboo cotton cover, at 4.5 stars from 249 reviews, 80mm of gel infused memory foam, from R1,695 for a Single up to R2,695 for a King XL. It is the strongest seller in the category and a genuinely decent product.
Is the Takealot topper cheaper than Mr Mattress?
Yes. The GentleRest runs R1,695 to R2,695 against our R1,499 to R3,999. We are cheaper on Single only. On every other size they undercut us, and we would rather say so plainly.
Do Takealot toppers publish a foam density?
None of the top rated memory foam toppers on Takealot publish a numeric kg per cubic metre density. Density is what predicts whether a topper still works in a year, which is why we print 30 on ours.
What warranty do Takealot toppers carry?
The GentleRest lists a limited 6 month warranty. Mr Mattress gives 3 years plus a 365 night trial.
Can I return a mattress topper bought on Takealot?
Takealot applies its standard 30 day returns policy. Mr Mattress gives 365 nights on the topper, for any reason including the foam flattening.
Does Takealot sell a Super King mattress topper?
The main sellers stop at King XL, 183 x 200cm. Mr Mattress makes a Super King topper at 200 x 200cm, and cuts custom sizes to order.
Is the Takealot topper thicker than the Mr Mattress one?
The GentleRest is 80mm against our 70mm, so yes, by 1cm. Past about 5cm the mattress underneath stops being what your hip lands on, so the extra centimetre matters less than the density, the top and the border, none of which they publish.
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Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.