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Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team

Laybrook vs Relax the Back

Laybrook scores 8.8 and Relax the Back 8.6 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Laybrook

Higher score in this comparison

8.8/10
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Relax the Back

Relax the Back

8.6/10
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What sets them apart

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
CompareLaybrookReviewVisitVisitRelax the BackRelax the BackReviewVisitVisit
Price from£599$545
Delivery time (weeks)3.4 to 4.20Lower
Return window14 days30 daysHigher
Warranty1 to 5 years10 yearsHigher
In-home trial14 days90 daysHigher
Assembly includedYesHas itNo
Maximum user weight (kg)158.76181Higher
MarketsGBNot confirmed

Same on both: Free delivery (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Laybrook scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.6.
  • Delivery time (weeks) is lower at Relax the Back: 0 vs 3.4 to 4.2.
  • Return window is higher at Relax the Back: 30 days vs 14 days.
  • Warranty is higher at Relax the Back: 10 years vs 1 to 5 years.
  • In-home trial is higher at Relax the Back: 90 days vs 14 days.
  • Assembly included: only Laybrook.
  • Maximum user weight (kg) is higher at Relax the Back: 181 vs 158.76.
  • Support channels: only Laybrook offers Phone.
  • Support channels: only Relax the Back offers Chat.
  • Founded is lower at Relax the Back: 1984 vs 2004.

Our verdict on each

Laybrook

Laybrook suits anyone buying an adjustable bed or armchair in a single market, with assembly and old mattress removal included in the order. The trade-off is timing, because quoted delivery runs 3.4 to 4.2 weeks, so the room gets planned around the order date.

Read the full Laybrook review

Relax the Back

Relax the Back is a US furniture brand whose 10 year mattress warranty and free delivery suit buyers replacing a bed and other pieces in one order. Queen prices sit mid-table, so the pitch is cover and range rather than the lowest entry cost, and shoppers wanting a longer trial should look elsewhere.

Read the full Relax the Back review

Score breakdown

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
AreaLaybrookRelax the Back
Cost8.4HigherEntry at £599 with a queen mattress at £552.50 ranks 91 of 108 brands on price from.8.0Queen price $5,899 and an office chair priced from $545 put entry cost in the middle of the field.
Offer9.2HigherA 14 night mattress trial with a 14 day returns window, shorter than the 30 day median across the site.8.7An in-home trial of 90 days, 30 night returns, free delivery and a 10 year warranty.
Trust8.8Backed by Laybrook Group Ltd, trading since 2004, with support on phone, email and help centre and warranty cover of 1 to 5 years.9.6HigherBased in US since 1984, with support on email, chat and help centre.

Availability and regulation

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
CountryLaybrookRelax the Back
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States

The numbers side by side

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
FactLaybrookRelax the Back
Delivery time (weeks)3.4 to 4.20
Return window14 days30 days
Warranty1 to 5 years10 years
In-home trial14 days90 days
Maximum user weight (kg)158.76181

Pick Laybrook if, pick Relax the Back if

Pick Laybrook if cost, offer, and assembly included matter most.

Pick Relax the Back if trust, delivery time (weeks), return window, and warranty matter most.

Where these facts come from

Laybrook

  • laybrook.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Relax the Back

  • relaxtheback.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026

How they place

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
RankingLaybrookRelax the Back
Memory foam mattresses2 of 8615 of 86
Bedding and sheets6 of 21124 of 211
Pillows and mattress toppers9 of 18634 of 186
Sofas and sofa beds3 of 13917 of 139
Beds and bed frames3 of 13523 of 135

Every fact side by side

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
FactLaybrookRelax the Back
ProductsBeds, ArmchairsArmchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Standing desksCovers more
MaterialsWood, Leather, Metal, FabricFabric, Leather, Wood, Metal
Legal entityLaybrook Group LtdNot confirmed
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States
Founded20041984Lower
Support channelsPhone, Email, Help centreEmail, Chat, Help centre

Mattresses

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
FactLaybrookRelax the Back
Mattress typesMemory foam, InnerspringMemory foam, Hybrid, InnerspringCovers more
Queen-size price£552.50$5,899
Sleep trial (nights)1430Higher
Firmness optionsSoft, Medium, FirmSoft, Medium, Firm
Height (cm)1733
Old mattress removalYesNot confirmed
Trial return fee£0Not confirmed

Bedding

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
FactLaybrookRelax the Back
Free delivery threshold£0Not confirmed

Home decor

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
FactLaybrookRelax the Back
Made to measureNot confirmedYes

Where each stands against the rest

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
FactLaybrookRelax the BackMedian
Delivery time (weeks)3.4 to 4.2highest quarter0below the median1
Return window14 dayslowest quarter30 daysat the median30 days
Warranty1 to 5 yearsat the median10 yearsabove the median5
In-home trial14 daysbelow the median90 daysabove the median30 days
Maximum user weight (kg)158.76at the median181above the median158.76

Median across 160 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Laybrook

Pros

  • The in-home trial gives you 14 days with a mattress in your own room, and the return fee is £0, so a change of mind costs nothing.
  • Firmness runs soft, medium and firm and mattresses cover memory foam and innerspring, so two people can order different feels in a single basket.
  • Assembly is included in the order, so the base goes up on delivery day without a separate fitter booking.

Cons

  • Delivery of 3.4 to 4.2 weeks is far slower than the 1 week figure most of the site sits at or under.
  • The 14 day in-home trial is well short of the 60 night median trial length across the site.
  • Warranty cover of 1 to 5 years tops out at the 5 year site median rather than beating it.

Relax the Back

Pros

  • A 10 year warranty on the mattress, a long cover term for a product that has to hold its shape.
  • Free delivery is included, and the World LM office chair lists 0 weeks for delivery.
  • An in-home trial of 90 days lets a foam mattress be slept on properly before a decision.

Cons

  • Assembly included is listed as no, so beds, chairs and desks arrive without a build service and the setup is left to the buyer.
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so a delivery or warranty question has to go in writing.
  • The 30 night mattress trial is short against the 60 night typical here.

Who each suits

Laybrook

Who it suits

  • Shoppers placing an adjustable bed and a matching armchair in one order, since beds and armchairs covers both.
  • Couples who want different feels, because firmness runs soft, medium and firm and mattresses cover memory foam and innerspring.
  • Buyers who would rather have assembly and mattress removal handled for them than a fast delivery window.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers after sofas or dining as well as beds, who would cover more ground at Dublino Moebel (sofas, armchairs and beds).
  • Buyers who want one basket to hold a whole room, since CuddleCo (beds, bed frames and armchairs) adds bed frames, storage and dining alongside beds.
  • Anyone focused on work or gaming seating, who should look at buerostuhl24 Bürostühle und Büromöbel (office chairs, gaming chairs and standing desks) for standing desks and gaming chairs.

Relax the Back

Who it suits

  • Shoppers who want one maker for the bedroom and the desk, since armchairs, beds and bed frames all sit under the same name.
  • Sleepers on a foam or hybrid build who want a choice of feel, offered here as soft, medium and firm.
  • Anyone who wants to live with a mattress for a full stretch of nights, with 90 days of in-home trial before deciding.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers after a hybrid only range: blackroll-bnl covers hybrid and nothing beyond it.
  • Buyers whose budget stops at the mattress, since Nectar covers memory foam and hybrid while this brand also carries armchairs, beds and bed frames.

Country by country

Laybrook vs Relax the Back
CountryLaybrookRelax the Back
United KingdomYesNo

Questions about each

Laybrook

How much is the cheapest Laybrook bed?+

Laybrook lists beds and armchairs, with prices starting at £599. That is the entry figure for the range, so treat it as the floor for a new bed rather than a temporary offer. A queen mattress sits on its own line at £552.50, so budget the two separately if you want both.

How long does delivery take, and is it free?+

Laybrook quotes delivery of 3.4 to 4.2 weeks, which is at the slow end of the field we compare. Free delivery is included and the threshold for it is set at £0, so there is no minimum spend to unlock it. Plan the room around that window rather than the week you order.

Relax the Back

How much does a Relax the Back queen mattress cost?+

The Tempur Luxebreeze hybrid queen is $5,899. That price already carries a 10 year warranty and free delivery, so nothing extra is added for shipping. The rest of the furniture range opens lower, with the World LM office chair at $545.

How long is the mattress trial, and can I sleep on it at home?+

The in-home trial runs 90 days, so a mattress can be slept on properly before a decision is made. Returns on the wider range run 30 days, and the mattress trial itself is listed at 30 nights. Longer nights at home make a difference on a foam build.

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