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Lululemon The Mat 5mm

88
Highly rated
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 81–92
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 87.8 · 1 printed, 3 estimated

Lululemon The Mat 5mmImage: Lululemon

4 professional reviewers tested the Lululemon The Mat 5mm, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by OutdoorGearLab, Gear Patrol, Women's Health UK and 1 more

The catch: It is expensive, contains latex and picks up dust and stains.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 81
    OutdoorGearLabHands-on review · 2023

    A versatile, comfortable and grippy mat that ranked fourth of 19 in testing.

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  2. 92est.
    Gear PatrolNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2023

    Reviewer, a long-time yoga mat tester, names it the best mat he has used thanks to outstanding grip and ideal cushioning over three years of use.

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  3. 89est.
    Women's Health UKNo printed score · Hands-on review

    After six years of use the editor calls it a brilliant all-rounder with excellent grip and balanced cushioning.

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  4. 89est.
    Trail & KaleNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The reviewer finds it comfortable, grippy and long-lasting, calling it the best thick mat available.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Comfort and cushioning4 of 4
Ease of use2 of 4

What critics dislike most

Price2 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Lululemon The Mat 5mm worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. It is expensive, contains latex and picks up dust and stains.

Do critics agree about the Lululemon The Mat 5mm?

Critics agree: scores range from 81 (OutdoorGearLab) to 92 (Gear Patrol), a spread of 11 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Lululemon The Mat 5mm?

Price (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Lululemon The Mat 5mm?

The JadeYoga Harmony Mat (critic score 84), most reviewed pick.