I have never had a futon before so I don't have anything to compare it to but seems to be very nice and thick and comfortable to sit on. I got the yellow color and it is very bright and colorful, just what I wanted. I wouldn't recommend the color for a high traffic area, but it is great for a spare bedroom. The mattress arrived very quickly and was a bit cumbersome to put into place by myself but I am very happy with my purchase.