Best Mattresses of 2023

Choosing the best mattress is a challenging task for anyone to undertake. There is no such thing as “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to mattresses. Even as shoppers narrow down what they’re looking for, there are no shortage of high-quality options when it comes to the mattress market.

With the dozens upon dozens of mattresses to consider, we have streamlined the average shopping experience by drawing upon our favorite mattress brands. We considered not only material quality, mattress type, and price range but also the company’s reputation and what kind of sleeper would enjoy the mattress.

The latter half of our guide also details all that shoppers need to know to pick out their perfect mattress. If you find yourself torn between a couple of our recommendations, reading our buyers’ tips section can help you decide what it is you want and need from a mattress.

The Amerisleep AS3 has the best mattress reviews on the brand’s website earning 4.7 out 5 stars from more than 6,000 reviews from verified customers and rating high on third-party review sites as well. It is one of the more popular plant-based memory foam models from Amerisleep, in the mid-range of its collection.

Amerisleep has multiple mattresses, including memory foam, hybrids, and a latex hybrid. From their line, the AS3 has the most universal comfort layer.

With a medium firmness, this mattress is perfect for most sleepers, including side, back, and combination sleepers. The versatility of the AS3 also makes it ideal for children, guest bedrooms, and vacation rentals.

“Research has shown that memory foam mattresses, such as the Amerisleep AS3, provide support to maintain a neutral spinal alignment to help alleviate shoulder, back and hip pain,” says Dr. Jordan Burns.  

Regardless of where you place it, you can expect the AS3 to last, as expressed by Amerisleep with the bed’s generous 20-year warranty. Another way Amerisleep protects its customers, in addition to their industry-leading warranty, is with their risk-free 100-night sleep trial.

As long as you give their mattress a fair chance for 30 nights, they will give you a full refund if you’re not completely happy. They’ll even help you find a place to recycle it!

Speaking of recycling, Amerisleep also has a company mission to protect the environment. Their foam partially replaces a portion of the petroleum (crude oil) with plant-based Castor oil, which is more sustainable.

What It’s Made Of

So many things stand out about the Amerisleep AS3. So we’ll start at the top, with the soft, breathable cover.

Amerisleep’s covers are designed to keep air flowing throughout the mattress so body heat never builds up. This airy material keeps you cool and comfortable all night. The cover is also removable and completely washable so it is easy to keep your mattress clean.

Amerisleep uses its own Bio-Pur® memory foam in all of their mattresses. This advanced memory foam has an “open-cell structure” that does two important things.

First, it allows more air to flow through the foam to keep you cool and comfortable. Second, it allows the foam to bounce back faster, so you don’t feel stuck as you change sleeping positions during the night.

The Amerisleep AS3 also has a special transition foam layer that provides additional, targeted support and pressure relief for common sore spots like the shoulders and lower back. Using their proprietary Harnessing Intelligent Ventilation & Energy technology (HIVE®) they add precision-cut channels to this layer.

HIVE® technology creates targeted areas of support and pressure relief, so it’s soft where you want it and firm where you need it. (81% of consumers say targeted back support is important for them when choosing a mattress). Plus, the channels allow for even more airflow to keep you cool and comfortable through the night.

All of these innovative layers rest on top of Amerisleep’s Bio-Core® foam. This durable support foam stands the test of time so well, Amerisleep offers two decades of total warranty coverage to prove it.

How It Feels

The Amerisleep AS3 has an adaptable and versatile medium feel. The plant-based memory foam also keeps cool without feeling chilled, thanks to the foam’s naturally breathable structure and the innovative mattress cover.

Thanks to the zoned support of the middle layer, parts of the mattress will feel more cushioning than other areas. However, overall the mattress possesses uncompromising support that keeps the spine aligned without giving the bed an unwanted edge of firmness.

You don’t have to just take our word for it, though. Amerisleep’s review system tracks recurring terms in reviews, and what is the most common description of the mattress? “Comfortable,” with more than 6000 reviewers describing it as such, followed by praise for its “good support” and “soft feel.”

“The Amerisleep AS3 is the best overall mattress for people looking to reduce aches and pains, provide support to their spine and help improve the overall quality of their sleep,” says Dr. Burns.  

While many mattress manufacturers focus on promoting recovery during rest, Zoma specifically designed their original Zoma Mattress to enable the high rates of restoration that professional athletes would need to succeed. However, you don’t have to be spending hours a day playing a sport to see improvement with the Zoma Mattress.

The Zoma Mattress comes with free shipping, a 100-night trial, and a 10-year warranty.

What It’s Made Of

The first layer of the Zoma Mattress is made of Affinity foam with Triangulex™. Triangulex™ uses triangular-shaped cutouts to provide a cushion in high-pressure areas, such as your shoulders. These triangular-shaped cutouts also provide air channels on the top layer which is a great feature to help you sleep cool throughout the night.

Beneath the 2 inches of  Triangulex™ material, Zoma uses 2 inches of a highly-responsive transition layer of foam called Reactiv™. Reactiv™ can be described as “latex-like”. It’s a bouncy foam that contours to your body but doesn’t give you the “sinking in” feeling associated with memory foam.

By putting the Reactiv™ layer directly beneath the Triangulex™ layer, the Zoma mattress combines pressure relief with a bounce.

The third and final layer of the Zoma Mattress is a 7-inch core called Support+. Support+ is a durable support layer that helps support you and your mattress.

Surrounding the mattress’s layers is a fabric cover of AirCloth, woven to promote breathability while still feeling soft.

How It Feels

A crisp coolness is the first thing you may notice when you lie down on the Zoma Mattress, primarily due to its versatile medium feel. It won’t strike the average sleeper as too soft or too firm, instead falling into the sweet spot of feeling just right as it lightly gives way under the body.

Reviewers have ranged from the young and athletic to the older but still active, and most have talked about what a great investment the Zoma Mattress is.

“The medium firmness and cooling gel features of the Zoma mattress help provide a more comfortable and higher quality of sleep,” says Dr. Burns.

The Vaya Mattress is made in the USA with CertiPUR-US® certified materials, and each layer keeps you cool, so you don’t need to worry about waking up hot. It’s available in all standard mattress sizes and comes with free shipping, so you can get it sent straight to your door in just a few days.

The Vaya Mattress ships free and comes with free returns, as well as a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. The CertiPUR-US® certified mattress emits little, if any, off-gassing odor, so you can sleep comfortably on a clean, supportive mattress every night.

What It’s Made Of

Every Vaya Mattress is encased in a soft, breathable fabric. The top comfort layer of the Vaya is called Vaya Foam, a responsive, supportive material that wicks away heat and moisture. Unlike other memory foams, the Vaya Foam won’t trap you in sags or indentations, causing pressure build-up. Instead, you can wake up pain-free.

A thick layer of foam sits beneath the comfort layer, called VAYA Support Foam. This layer maintains proper spinal alignment even after years of use.

You can use the Vaya Mattress with a platform or slatted base, but if you do use a slatted base, make sure the slats are no more than 3 inches apart. Larger gaps could damage the foam and cause it to lose support. We do not recommend using the Vaya Mattress with a box spring or on the floor.

How It Feels

The Vaya Mattress was constructed to provide the highest amount of value by suiting all sleep styles. Many reviewers note it feels plush when they lie down, but with a supportive feel that keeps the bed from becoming a sinktrap.

“Studies have shown that medium firm mattresses like the Vaya mattress are optimal for reducing pain and improving overall quality of sleep,” says Dr. Burns.

People who prefer a firmer feel in their bed, however, may want to exercise caution when considering the original Vaya Mattress.

The Zoma Boost is one of the best mattresses on the market, offering a luxuriously cool sleep experience that’s unmatched by other mattresses. With its ultra-cool fabric cover, soft and airy to the touch, the Zoma Boost creates a comfortable sleeping environment that’s perfect for those who tend to sleep hot.

In terms of quality and construction, the Zoma Boost is truly top-notch. All of its foam layers are certified by CertiPUR-US®, so you can be sure that they’re safe, high-quality, and free of harmful chemicals.

And with a 10-year warranty and a 100-night sleep trial, you can rest assured that the Zoma Boost is a smart investment in your sleep and overall well-being.

What It’s Made Of

The mattress’s plush, pillow top layer is 2 inches of hypersoft foam, which conforms to your body’s curves, providing a soft and cozy sleeping surface. Beneath that top layer, you’ll find graphite-infused memory foam, deepening the bed’s cooling comfort and enhancing the mattress’s conformability.

Next, the Reactiv™ transition layer adds a bit of bounce and ensures that the bed remains responsive to your movements. The foam was engineered to mimic latex’s feel without the attached cost, keeping high-quality comfort affordable and accessible.

The Zoma Boost’s main support system is pocketed coils that contour to your body’s shape and provide motion isolation to prevent disturbances from your sleeping partner. The mattress also features edge support along the sides, making it easy to get in and out of bed.

Also along the sides of the mattress are sturdy handles. The 15-inch bulk of the mattress can feel hefty and hard to move, but these handles simplify moving the mattress and changing its sheets.

How It Feels

As we noted, the Zoma Boost was designed to maximize its cooling potential. It’s often the first thing noticed about the mattress, swiftly followed by the realization of just how soft it feels. Yet that softness doesn’t hamper movement or let sleepers seek too far into the mattress, establishing a bed that is like a weightless, cooling cloud.

Nolah makes three mattresses: the Nolah Original 10 and the Nolah Signature 12, and the Nolah Evolution 15. The numbers help distinguish the mattresses by height.

We like the Nolah Orginal 10 because we think it offers a great value for its price point. The Nolah Original 10 comes with a lifetime warranty, a 120-night sleep trial, and free shipping. To save more you can even remove the sleep trial, although we do not recommend doing this unless you are 100 percent certain this is the right mattress for you.

What It’s Made Of

As the name suggests, it’s a 10-inch mattress. The first two inches of the Nolah is made up of what the company calls Cooling AirFoam™. It’s important to note: this foam tries to comfort you like memory foam, but it is not memory foam itself. This could help explain the more affordable price point, as memory foam tends to be one of the more expensive parts of a mattress.

Beneath those two inches of cooling foam, Nolah puts 1-inch of “Deep Supportive High-Resilience Foam.” Nolah describes this foam as “stronger and more durable” than latex. Part of what we like about Nolah is how it makes a comfortable mattress without using memory foam or latex. This means if for whatever reason, you are looking for a non-memory foam, non-latex mattress option, then the Nolah may be right for you.

The final layer is 7 inches of dense, durable base foam.

How It Feels

The Nolah Original 10 has a medium feel designed to feel comfortable to all sleepers. However, since the bed has a relatively thin layer of comfort foam, some side sleepers may find it doesn’t feel “soft” and compressive enough. Still, many side sleepers may find the targeted pressure relief for the hips and shoulders provide plenty of comfort, despite the slim profile.

Hybrid mattresses are appreciated by many for the way they balance cushioning foams with bouncy coils. This mattress design typically provides the bouncy feel of an innerspring mattress and the pressure relief of an all-foam bed.

While there are many hybrid mattresses available on the market, the GhostBed Flex is our top recommendation. This mattress model is one of a handful that GhostBed offers, and it’s one of our favorites from the brand given its affordable prices and versatile medium feel.

What It’s Made Of

The GhostBed Flex contains three foam layers under a quilted cover, with pocketed coils supporting the sleeper’s body.

The quilted cover has an inch of cooling fiber, an innovative technology to increase the surface’s cool-to-the-touch feel. The fabric is also soft and supple, making it easy for sleepers to relax.

The first foam layer is an inch of gel memory foam, and it’s followed by a second layer of inch-thick gel foam. These two layers provide deep compression for desired pressure relief, while the infused gels keep absorbed body heat moving away from the sleeper.

The hybrid’s transition layer is hypoallergenic Ghost Bounce foam. This material is engineered by GhostBed to feel springy like latex while still contouring the way memory foam does, providing compression and responsiveness all at once.

The hybrid mattress’s support core is hundreds of pocketed coils for a weightless, responsive feel. The base layer is dense, supportive foam, placed to keep the coils standing strong.

How It Feels

The GhostBed Flex is aptly named for its buoyant, flexible feel. This feel is responsive and, while GhostBed rates it as slightly on the firmer side of a medium feel, the surface’s plentiful soft cushion ensures the bed doesn’t feel unyielding like a board or rock.

Quite a few reviewers noted that the GhostBed Flex was their key to waking up without stiff necks or sore backs. If your current mattress is unsupportive and uncomfortable, the GhostBed Flex might just provide all that you need.

Saatva offers sleepers 4 different hybrid mattresses and one memory foam mattress. From their lineup, our favorite is the Saatva Classic Mattress because it comes with a customizable firmness level. Sleepers can choose between a soft/plush, luxury firm, or firm option, making it easy to get the level of support right for you.

What It’s Made of

No matter which model you choose, the Saatva Classic has a 3-inch Euro-style pillow-top to cushion the joints and prevent pressure points. This topper is wrapped in an organic cotton cover with Saatva’s proprietary antimicrobial treatment to prevent the build-up of odor-causing bacteria.

Next is a layer of high-density memory foam with LumberZone® Active Spinal Wire, a feature designed to provide back support and promote neutral spine alignment. This dense layer also promotes the mattress’s structural support.

The third layer of pocketed spring coils prevents motion transfer which is ideal for couples with different sleep schedules. However, underneath this layer is the mattress’s main support core, tempered steel open-coil springs. Reinforced edge support from dense foam that rings around the mattress, increasing stability and preventing premature sagging.

How It Feels

Shoppers’ most popular choice is the luxury firm option which has a firmness between 5 and 7. Customer reviews claim this comfort level is supportive near the lumbar spine but soft and contouring near sensitive joints. The soft and firm options have their fans as well, feeling neither too plush or too firm, respectively.

One of the driving ideas behind hybrid mattresses is that the design naturally creates a cooler surface than what an all-foam mattress possesses. Air is free to move between the coils supporting the mattress, which usually cannot happen so easily in the thick base foam of a foam bed.

When it comes to hybrid mattresses that keep hot sleepers cool, one of our favorites is the aptly named Chill Hybrid from Sealy. It relies on multiple sleep technologies to provide cool, consistent comfort.

The Chill Hybrid comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

What It’s Made Of

The Chill Hybrid has a relatively simple design, with three layers wrapped inside a cooling cover fabric. This fabric cover has phase change material to help counteract absorbed heat.

The mattress’s comfort foam is Perfect Fit memory foam, engineered for better contouring to a sleeper’s unique curves. Perfect Fit is swift to adapt to the movements and position of a sleeper.

The support core of the Chill Hybrid is hundreds of wrapped coils, featuring Active Support Technology® and Quantum Edge®. These technologies provide targeted support suitable for a range of body types and firm up the edges to make it easy to move out of bed.

The Bolsa® coils also increase the mattress’s cooling abilities by channeling the heat away, ensuring the surface feels cool throughout the night. While many mattresses have heat-wicking fabrics and foams, it’s the rare bed that has coils capable of transporting heat away.

How It Feels

The medium feel of the Sealy Chill Hybrid promotes a hug-like feel, designed to embrace the body in most positions. Still, some sleepers may find it a touch too firm, approaching the feel of a medium-firm mattress.

Overall, the bed should pleasantly cool throughout the night, thanks to its specialty cooling features. With phase change materials, heat-channeling coils, and contouring foams, the bed stays chilled even as it hugs all of the body’s curves.

As an all-natural, organic option, the Avocado Green is a great addition to the list. With a rating of 4.8 out of 5, it’s a favorable option for those seeking an eco-friendly hybrid choice. The Avocado is priced below-average compared to other hybrids with all-natural materials.

What It’s Made Of

Standing at either 11-inch or 13-inch (depending on whether a sleeper chooses to add a pillow top), the Avocado mattress is made with organic cotton and wool and one or two layers of Dunlop natural latex. All of these materials work together to promote a cool, pressure-relieving surface.

These cushioning materials are followed by an 8-inch support core of pocketed innerspring coils. These coils are arranged to establish five zones of targeted support.

How It Feels

Side sleepers struggled the most with this mattress, claiming stiff joints and pain during the night and morning. Some customers, while finding the mattress, both comfortable and supportive, still missed the sinking sensation that comes from memory foam.

Even with the pillow top addition, there have been reports of the Avocado Green feeling too firm. However, this mattress was received well by stomach sleepers and back sleepers.

Purple is one of the more unique options on our list. They don’t specialize in latex or memory foam, but their own third option: hyper-elastic polymer. Purple started as a one mattress company but since has grown into having four models. And while they used to be an all-foam mattress, their newest models are technically hybrids.

For this guide, we are going to focus on the Purple.4 Hybrid Premier. Like all Purple mattresses, the Purple.4 Hybrid Premier comes with free shipping, a 10-year warranty, and a 100-night sleep trial. The mattress itself is 13-inches tall and weighs 168lbs in a queen size.

What It’s Made Of

The “4” in the title designates how this model has 4-inches of hyper-elastic polymer, which is the most of any Purple mattress. Arguably, this makes the Purple.4 Hybrid Premier the softest and most supportive of the lineup. It is also the most expensive.

Beneath the 4-inches of hyper-elastic polymer, Purple places one inch of 2.0lb PCF poly-foam. This layer of poly-foam serves as a transition layer between pocketed coils and the hyper-elastic polymer, providing cushioning that sleepers call “luxury firm.”

The pocketed coil layer is 7.5 inches tall, providing stable yet responsive support. Air can also freely circulate between the coils, helping to ensure that the Purple .4 Hybrid Premier feels cool from top to bottom.

How It Feels

The Purple .4 Hybrid Premier has the thickest comfort layer of any of their mattress models, yet thanks to the grid’s flexibility, it doesn’t feel overly soft when a sleeper lies down. The grid gives way just enough under the body to establish a plush, hug-like feel, while the material’s responsiveness and the coil’s springiness ensure consistent support throughout the night.

Layla offers sleepers two different mattresses, a memory foam and a hybrid model. Both mattresses have a copper and gel-infused memory foam comfort layer to increase airflow and reduce uncomfortable night sweats. The Layla Mattress has a foam base, while the Layla Hybrid has a pocketed spring coil base.

Their original model, the Layla Mattress, is unique because it is flippable and has a dual firmness. It offers sleepers two different firmness options, a soft side and a firm side. The soft side is perfect for side sleepers and lightweight individuals, while the firm side is great for back sleepers and those with chronic back pain.

What It’s Made Of

Both sides of the mattress have copper-infused memory foam. The infusion is different from many common cooling infusions because it also promotes a clean, fresh-smelling mattress. Copper naturally repels odor-causing bacteria, while also compressing under the body for reactive support when a sleeper lies down.

The Max AirFlow Support Foam in the middle of the mattress features Surface Modification Technology (SMT) to ensure the joints are cushioned and the lumbar spine is supported. With this transition layer, sleepers rest in a safe, neutral position no matter which side of the mattress they choose to sleep on.

The mattress’s support core foam is sturdy and stable with minimal bounce, promoting spine alignment and resisting sagging.

How It Feels

Naturally, how the Layla Mattress feels depends on what side you’re lying on. The soft side has targeted support so the surface doesn’t have just one feel. Instead, it conforms as needed, ensuring each side of the body receives the pressure relief it receives. One customer review noted it’s less of a sinking feeling and more of a floating sensation when it comes to the plush side.

The firm side has received praise from a few customers for how supportive it feels, with one noting it relieved back pain. A few reviewers noted that they did tire of the firm side but were comfortable again after switching to the softer side.

The copper-infused memory foam is quick to compress when you lie down, offering pressure relief no matter which side you choose.

The Simmons Beautyrest Hybrid has a medium-soft firmness, and features a combination of gel memory foam and pocketed spring coils. Most side sleepers will find this combination supportive and comfortable.

The Simmons Beautyrest Hybrid Level 1 comes with a 10-year warranty and a 120-night sleep trial period.

What It’s Made Of

The cover of this hybrid includes Simmons’ ContourFit Design®. This feature works to put as little material between you and the comfort layer as possible. The soft, flexible fabric moves with you throughout the night and helps optimize the comfort of the memory foam beneath. There is also a thin layer of InfiniCool Plus® on the top of the mattress and below the surface. This material has a thermic phase changing feature that allows it to stay “cool to the touch.”

A 1-inch layer of plush comfort foam makes up the top layer of this mattress—providing sleepers with contouring and pressure-free support. Beneath this foam is 3 inches of gel memory foam. This foam provides comfort and helps maintain a healthy spine. The gel-infusion absorbs body heat from the surface of the bed, so sleepers don’t overheat during sleep.

A base of pocketed spring coils lies beneath the comfort layers. Simmon’s 1000 Series Pocketed Coil System® reduces motion transfer and balances firmness and cushioning, so you experience the perfect amount of support. The BeautyEdge® perimeter makes moving around the mattress comfortable and also ensures the lifespan of the bed.

How It Feels

The Simmons Beautyrest has a self-described firm feel across its surface, with little sinkage. Appreciative reviewers have also noted this firm feel has eased back pain and other pain issues, in some cases within the first few nights.

SEE ALSO: Simmons Beautyrest Mattress Reviews: A Comprehensive Guide

Since 2006, BedInABox® has produced high-quality memory foam mattresses at an affordable price. The BedInABox® Original Mattress is an all-foam bed with a medium-firm feel—making it suitable for back sleepers and side sleepers who prefer a firmer mattress.

BedInABox offers a 20-year warranty and a 100-night sleep trial period with each of their beds.

What It’s Made Of

The BedInABox® Original has a total of 11 inches—a plush comfort layer and foam support base. Let’s take a closer look at the layers of this mattress.

First, a lightweight, knit cover surrounds the bed. This material allows hot air to escape the bed quickly, so you experience less night sweats.

Beneath this cover is 3 inches of CoolRest® memory foam. CoolRest® contours to the curves of the body and prevents excessive sinking, so your spine remains neutral. This layer creates a safe sleep position so you can wake with fewer aches and pains. CoolRest® is also infused with gel microbeads that work to dissipate heat from the surface of the mattress.

The CoolRest® comfort layer is supported by 7 inches of Sure Align® high-density foam. This layer provides additional support for the spine by keeping the hips and torso lifted and in alignment. Sure Align® also maintains the structure and integrity of the mattress.

A CertiPUR-US® and OEKO-TEX® certifications back both layers of this mattress—guaranteeing it is free of harmful chemicals.

How It Feels

The medium-firm feel strikes the balance between, “soft enough to cushion sensitive areas, firm enough to support the back,” quite well, as more than a few reviewers have also noted. The 3-inch comfort layer molds well to the body, hugging spots where tension may otherwise build up.

Tuft & Needle started their business with one universal mattress. Although they have expanded their product line, their original Tuft & Needle mattress is still their most popular and highest rated bed. This mattress has two foam layers and utilizes graphite and cooling gel to create a breathable sleep surface.

Tuft & Needle offers a 10-year warranty and a 100-night sleep trial with each of their mattresses.

What It’s Made Of

The cover of the Tuft & Needle Original is an ultra-soft cotton blend that releases trapped heat throughout the sides of the mattress.

Beneath this airy cover is 3 inches of Tuft & Needle’s Adaptive® foam. This foam responds quickly to pressure, so you stay supported even as you change positions throughout the night. Adaptive® foam also cushions pressure points and prevents sinking, so you sleep comfortably and in a healthy sleep position.

To make this foam layer more breathable, Tuft & Needle infuses it with graphite and cooling gel. Graphite is a known heat conductor, so body heat can easily pass through this layer. Plus, the gel microbeads pull body heat away from the surface of the bed. Both of these materials allow for a cooling, more comfortable sleep.

Supporting the Adaptive® layer is a 7-inch poly-foam base that protects against sagging and indentations. Since the Tuft & Needle Original has a medium comfort level, it is suitable for most sleep positions and body types. Plus, it can be paired with a variety of bed frames and foundations.

How It Feels

The Tuft & Needle Original possesses a mildly firm feel that many reviewers noted gave them a feeling of comfortable support. However, for people who sleep on their sides, the Original mattress may not feel conforming enough for the hips and shoulders areas.

One reviewer noted they fixed the problem of a too firm mattress with a topper, but many shoppers don’t want to have to do that with a new mattress.

Stomach sleepers require a specific feel of their mattresses in order to sleep comfortably. The mattress must have a firm feel with little sinkage, or else the stomach sleeper will wake up with sore backs. Finding a well-made, luxurious firm mattress can be quite the challenge, as many focus on feeling like a supportive board.

We looked at mattresses for stomach sleeping to find one that feels luxurious, relieving pressure across the body yet providing uncompromising back support. Our top recommendation for a mattress that fits this description is easily the Helix Dawn LUXE, a pillow top hybrid with a firm yet conforming feel.

The Helix Dawn LUXE comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 15-year warranty.

What It’s Made Of

The Helix Dawn Luxe has a breathable cover of Tencel® cover fabric, a soft material that wicks heat from the body. Underneath the Tencel® fabric is firm, dense gel visco foam, produced by Helix to cushion sensitive areas but overall support the body.

The next layer is supportive foam is Helix Dynamic Foam, a material unique to the brand. As the name suggests, the foam has a dynamic feel that reacts and contours to the body. Underneath the Dynamic Foam is transitional poly-foam that helps the mattress smoothly contour to the sleeper and evenly distribute body weight.

The support core is over a thousand wrapped coils. The coils are arranged to provide lumbar support and align the spine. Coils under the hips provide firm support, while coils in the shoulder area create a “softer” and more cradling feel.

The base layer is DuraDense foam, created to increase the durability of the overall mattress.

How It Feels

Helix appropriately rates the Dawn Luxe as quite the firm mattress. However, thanks to the breathable pillow top and the underlying gel foam, the firm mattress has just enough give to relieve tension and increase comfort.

Some reviewers have praised the mattress for being the “softest firm” bed they’ve ever enjoyed, likely in part due to the targeted pressure relief the pocketed coil core offers.

Hybrid mattresses often come in only one firmness, sometimes two or three. The original WinkBed made our list of top mattresses because the brand offers four distinct firmnesses, including one specifically for plus-size sleepers who need support but also want the cushioning feel of a pillow top mattress.

The WinkBed has a 120-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty.

What It’s Made Of

The WinkBed has a simple construction, consisting of a comfort layer and a spring support system. Because the WinkBed has a Euro top instead of a sewn-on pillow top, the mattress has an overall seamless look.

The WinkBed’s mattress cover is Tencel® fabric, a material derived from eucalyptus fibers for natural, breathable comfort. Tencel® wicks away heat and sweat swiftly for cool, undisturbed sleep.

Underneath the Tencel® cover fabric is gel-infused foam, placed to cushion the back, hips, and shoulders. Known as the HyperSoft Foam, it keeps pressure from building up into tension and aches for more restful sleep.

The core of the WinkBed is pocketed coils arranged to create different support zones. As WinkBed puts it, the coils “push back” more under greater pressure for responsive support. The coils along the sides of the mattress also feature Extra-Edge™ technology to create firm, consistent edge support.

How It Feels

The WinkBed comes in four different firmnesses, all of which have a distinct feel. Most sleepers will find the luxury firm option is just what they’re looking for, thanks to its balanced feel.

What is consistent across all firmnesses is the WinkBed’s Triple Layer Heat Disperse™ technology.  The cooling fabric, comfort foam, and airy coils ensure the mattress stays cool underneath a sleeper’s body all night long.

Latex hybrid mattresses are a common way of finding a latex mattress at a reduced cost. Some sleepers also prefer the buoyancy of a latex mattress over an all-latex mattress. While there are many excellent latex hybrids worth considering on the market, the Birch Natural caught our attention with its responsive medium feel and affordable prices.

The Birch Natural mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 25-year warranty.

What It’s Made Of

The cover of the Birch Natural mattress is ventilated, elastic organic cotton certified by GOTS. This fabric cover maintains a refreshing cool cover for uninterrupted sleep.

What separates the Birch Natural mattress from other latex hybrid is how the mattress relies on multiple wool layers. Wool is commonly used as a flame barrier, but Birch uses two wool layers. The top one is underneath the cotton cover, a mix of organic wool and rayon fibers that act as a flame retardant. Next is organic Birch wool, created to provide elastic comfort and promote a cool mattress.

The mattress’s main comfort layer is the eco-INSTITUT certified Talalay latex for little to no “new mattress” smell. The foam contours to the body, cushioning sensitive areas and limiting morning stiffness.

The mattress’s core is pocketed coils, with every individual coil wrapped to isolate motion. The sides of the mattress have reinforced coils for excellent edge support. The base of the mattress is another layer of wool and rayon to provide that extra bit of fire protection.

How It Feels

The Birch has a versatile medium feel for near-universal comfort. Thanks to the eco-INSTITUT certified latex foam, the mattress should have no more than the faintly “vanilla” smell commonly associated with natural latex, instead of the chemical smell that other types of new mattresses can have.

This combination of freshness and a balanced feel can help sleepers rest better their first night on the Birch mattress.

Avenco offers a wide selection of mattresses, memory foam and hybrid alike. Our top recommendation is the Dream Plus Hybrid, an upgraded version of their original Dream Hybrid. The Avenco Dream Plus comes with free shipping, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty.

What It’s Made Of

Standing 12 inches tall, there are six crucial parts that make up the Dream Plus Hybrid.

What covers the mattress surface is Tencel fabric, a material designed to compete with cotton’s natural comfort. It feels silky and cool to the touch, wicking away heat and moisture as you sleep. Tencel fabric also resists pilling, keeping the mattress in good shape as the years pass.

The first layer is high-density foam, engineered for responsive pressure point relief. Next is latex foam, a natural material designed to promote coolness and contouring. The third layer is Bamboo Charcoal foam, its infusion meant to limit bacteria and prevent odor build-up, ensuring the mattress always feels and smells fresh.

The main support core is pocketed coils, with every coil wrapped for greater motion isolation. These SMART ZONAL coils feature variable support, helping the mattress adapt better to movements. The last part worth mentioning is the edge support along the sides, giving sleepers the freedom to sit on the side or quickly slide out of bed.

How It Feels

The mattress cover feels silky and cool to the touch, and the natural materials inside the Tencel cover is helpful for anyone who is sensitive to wholly synthetic materials. The foam top layers give way under the body, molding to sensitive areas for pressure and pain relief.

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The Tulo Mattress is a mattress with a gel memory foam comfort layer for maximum cooling and contouring. While the comfort layer molds to the curves of the body, the gel infusion helps prevent heat-trapping and night sweats.

The Tulo Mattress is available in 6 different models—8-inch firm, 10-inch medium, 11-inch medium-firm, 12-inch firm, 12-inch plush, and 13-inch medium-firm. In most cases, the 10-inch medium works well for most sleep styles and body types, including combination sleepers and those with back pain.

What It’s Made Of

The foam used in the Tulo is certified by CertiPUR-US® and every component of the mattress is made in the USA. This ensures it meets quality standards and is safe for you and your family.

Bamboo fibers in the mattress cover enable swift heat dissipation, working to keep the mattress from overheating. The green tea infused in the foam not only helps move heat away from the body, but also promotes a clean-smelling mattress by keeping microbes from settling.

The Tulo Mattress is also versatile and can be used on most modern bed frames and foundations, including platform beds, slatted foundations, and adjustable beds.

How It Feels

The Tulo 10-inch mattress model has a versatile feel that’s meant to be conforming enough to contour to the body yet bouncy enough to lift a sleeper’s legs and back. Reviewers have noted how well the mattress molds to the body for pressure relief and cushion.

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What Is the Best Mattress?

As our thorough list of recommendations should make clear, that’s more than just a difficult question to answer. It’s an impossible question because there is no such thing as the one “best mattress” that can take the title and be the definitive bed. What works well for one person may cause nights of lost sleep for another.

Oftentimes, it’s best for shoppers to browse mattresses by a specific need or niche. For example, a shopper who wants a bed to relieve a sore back should look for “best mattress for back pain” rather than just the general best mattresses. To simply shopping, we have composed a number of mattress guides that address specific issues.

Things to Consider When Purchasing A Mattress

We researched several brands, from big names to start-ups. While focusing on the more popular mattress types, innerspring and memory foam, our guide also showcases the best and worst the mattress industry has to offer.

While the most popular mattresses aren’t always the best ones you should buy, our team found that some of the beds people are talking about most really do stack up against the competition. In general, memory foam mattresses have an average owner satisfaction of 80% compared to innerspring’s 60%. But don’t think that just because its memory foam your bed will be great. There are huge differences between brands in terms of quality and performance.

To create this guide, we combed through Based on owner reviews, consumer review publications and online review websites for all of the top mattresses. Then we scored each one based on what research says consumers care about the most when buying a mattress. Finally, we curated five of the top-rated memory foam mattresses and five top innerspring mattresses available this year and ranked them accordingly. Read on to compare specifications along with detailed notes on each bed.

In looking for the best mattress, there are a few things that need to be considered. These factors can affect how you sleep and whether or not you have a good experience. While companies may offer their top picks, it will ultimately come down to your personal preferences.

Something to keep in mind before shopping: the ultimate goal should not only be finding a comfortable mattress but finding one that provides proper spinal alignment. One of the reasons why many wake with a sore back is because their mattress is not supporting the spine as it should. Other factors that need to be considered are mattress type, size, sleeping position, and budget. If looking for the best mattress for back pain, choosing your preferred type of mattress is a good place to start.

Determining each of these will help you in finding the right mattress and achieving the best sleep.

Type of Mattresses

Mattresses can come in a variety of different materials. Each material has its own set of pros and cons. The type of mattress you choose can also depend on your sleep position, budget, and personal preference.

Some materials may cost more than others; for instance, latex will come with a higher price tag due to its natural material. If you’re not sure about a specific type, see if a sleep trial is available. We’ve outlined each type of mattress to give you better insight into what to expect.

Memory Foam

Memory foam mattresses are a good choice for those looking for a material to conform to the body, wanting that “hug” sensation. Memory foam contours to the body’s shape and sleep position, while relieving pressure points, and providing healthy spine alignment. This type of mattress is constructed of layers of foam.

The top layer will contain memory foam with the base layer consisting of high-density foam for support.

This material has little to no noise or bounce, so there’s less of a chance of waking in the night due to a sleep partner moving throughout the night— making these beds excellent mattresses for couples. It’s also hypoallergenic, making it particularly ideal for those who suffer from allergies. Because memory foam is a denser material, there could be less airflow causing possible heat traps.

Innerspring

Innerspring mattresses are made up of coils that can either stand-alone or interlock with each other. The higher the number of coils, the more support a mattress will have. Most innerspring mattresses will include a comfort layer, most likely made of gel memory foam for cooling, or you may be offered the option to add a pillow top for extra comfort.

It might be a good idea since innersprings lean more towards the firm side. However, if you’re someone who prefers a firm feel, then an extra comfort layer may not be needed. Many people grew up sleeping on coil mattresses and may continue to do so. Innersprings offer excellent breathability with the open airflow from the coils but may lack pressure point relief. This type of mattress will have a definite bounce and may be noisy from any movement due to the coils.

Hybrid

A hybrid is a combination of innerspring and memory foam. This type of mattress uses coils as support with memory foam as comfort layers. The number of layers of memory foam will vary depending on the manufacturer.

Many see hybrid mattresses as the best value because of its 2-in-1 construction: it offers contouring with pressure point relief and has firm support and bounce. However, the risks are still the same, but now combined – there is the possibility of sleeping hot because of the denseness of the memory foam, and less pressure point relief because of the innersprings.

Latex foam

Latex is a natural material that comes from rubber trees. Eco-friendly and hypoallergenic, many consumers like latex because it offers body contouring and has a slight bounce. This type of mattress may come at a higher price point due to its natural material and luxury feel.

There are two types of manufacturing; Dunlop or Talalay. The difference is Talalay has an extra step with the placement of rods in the material to create several holes for added softness and airflow. Dunlop latex offers better support to heavy sleepers, while Talalay latex provides better pressure relief. A latex mattress may be ideal for those seeking the conformity of memory foam but with a firmer feel.

Airbed

Airbeds offer a more customized sleep experience due in large part to its adjustable comfort and support. Air can be removed or added to help customers reach their preferred firmness level. Basic airbeds will contain two air chambers.

Some, more high-end ones will consist of six chambers, offering a zoned support system for the body. They can stand between 10” to 15” high, and may have two layers: air chambers and a comfort layer of memory foam or latex. With a longer lifespan and its ability to absorb movement, many people prefer an airbed over a traditional mattress. Please note there may be some drawbacks to an airbed, including noise from the electric air pumps, possible malfunctions that result in costly repairs, and their high price point.

Water

While popular option in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, waterbeds are still very much present today. Like airbeds, their adjustable firmness all depends on how much water is removed or added. There are three different surface feels of waterbeds: free-flow, semi-waveless, and waveless.

Free-flow contains no restrictions, leaving the motion of the water to move around freely. Semi-waveless slightly restricts movement with foam bolsters and baffles, but still has the small motion of waves. Waveless completely prevents water motion with foam bolsters, baffles, and fiber padding.

A waveless mattress isn’t much different than an innerspring, memory foam, or latex mattress. It might be better to look towards a traditional mattress if you’re seeking a waveless mattress because, unlike a water bed, they require little maintenance and may last longer.

Rollaway

Also known as folding beds, the rollaway is best suited for temporary sleeping arrangements like guest bedrooms and hotels. They usually come with a thin foam mattress between 4” and 6” thick. Rollaways are one of the more less expensive mattress options, many available under $500.

Constructed of lightweight metal frames and wheels, they can be folded and stored easily. As one of the less expensive types of mattresses, the rollaway comes with some disadvantages. Because of its light frame, it may not be as durable or as supportive as a standard mattress.

Rollaways last less than seven years. They’re notorious for being noisy, most of it from the squeak of the frame and wheels. Also, it’s rare to find a rollaway that includes a sleep trial, a warranty, or a refund.

How Long Does a Mattress Last?

It is important to keep in mind that the length of the mattress warranty does not reflect the life expectancy of the mattress. Although most mattress warranties are 10 years, this warranty will cover manufacturing issues but not normal wear and tear. Innerspring mattresses have the shortest lifespan, about 5 to 8 years, while a high-quality memory mattress will last 10 years. The elasticity of latex makes these mattresses more durable, giving them a lifespan of about 15 years.

When Should I Buy a New Mattress?

When sleeping on an old mattress, you will be more likely to wake up with sore muscles and joints. Take time to look over your mattress and make sure that there are no rips, broken coils, indents, or sagging. These defects are a sign that the mattress is no longer supporting you.

What Is the Best Mattress Size for Me?

When it comes to your bed, your chosen mattress size matters. Most importantly, size can influence your budget since larger mattresses will cost more. For example, a queen size mattress will have a higher price tag than a twin.

Another factor that can determine choice in mattress size is body type. Taller sleepers have fewer mattress sizes they can consider than shorter sleepers under 6 feet tall, who can find even a twin size mattress comfortable.

Also, measure your bedroom to be sure that the size that you want will fit in the space. You may also want to consider how you sleep, whether you tuck your body in, sprawl outward, or a combination of both.

Wider mattresses like queen or a king size mattresses might be better for those who stretch out in their sleep, while a Cal king is great for those who need more length. A twin, twin XL, or full mattress may work well for those who sleep curled up.

Sleeping alone or with a sleep partner can also influence your choice in size. Naturally, the best mattresses for couples must be wide enough to accommodate two sleepers.

With all of these considerations in mind, here’s a quick rundown of mattress sizes.

Twin

Twin size mattresses measure 38 inches wide and 74 to 75 inches long. As the smallest standard mattress size that’s not a crib bed, the twin mattress is best for single sleepers who want to conserve room space or funds.

Twin XL

Twin XL size mattresses are 38 inches wide and 80 inches long. The added length of a twin XL mattress makes it more popular with taller sleepers who need to stretch out.

Full

Full size mattresses measure 54 inches wide and 75 inches long. Despite the fact that a full bed is significantly wider than a twin mattress, we only recommend full mattresses for solo sleepers.

Queen

Queen size mattresses are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. The queen mattress is the smallest mattress size that we can recommend for couples, although some partners may need more personal space at night.

King

King size mattresses measure 76 inches wide by 80 inches long, making them the most expansive mattress size. The king mattress is what many shoppers consider the ultimate comfort, although shoppers need a large bedroom for one.

California King

California king mattresses are narrower and wider than a standard king, measuring 72 inches by 84 inches. The extra inches of length can help sleepers over 6 feet tall sleep comfortably without curling up or leaving their feet dangling over the end.

Split King

A split king size mattress has the same dimensions as a traditional king size mattress, measuring 76 inches wide and 80 inches long. The difference between a king and split king mattress is that the latter is divided in half for greater couple’s comfort. Shoppers are freer to customize their side of the bed with a split king, particularly if they pair it with an adjustable bed.

Sleeping Positions

Sleep position can determine what firmness of mattress you buy. Some materials may be better suited to specific sleeping positions. For example, those who sleep on their side may find a medium-firm mattress ideal.

Its contouring abilities help to hug the body but maintain needed support to the spine. In contrast, stomach sleepers may prefer an innerspring because of its firmness needed to alleviate lower back pressure.

Another consideration when it comes to firmness is body type. Lightweights may lean more towards a softer mattress, while a firmer mattress may be ideal for heavyweights. However, for many shoppers their sleeping position is the primary consideration.

Side Sleepers

Side sleeping is the most common and healthiest sleep position. It provides better breathing and reduces the risk of snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. Additionally, side sleepers can benefit from improved digestion and spinal alignment. Sleeping on the left side is better since it puts less pressure on vital organs and eases acid reflux. Those who suffer from shoulder pain or issues should avoid sleeping on their side – back might be better.

The best mattress for side sleepers cradles your shoulders and hips while still supporting your lower back and keeping your spine properly aligned.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleeping is the least recommended. Neck pain from twisting the head to the side increases pressure on the lower back, and tossing and turning can result from stomach sleeping. If you do sleep on your stomach, we suggest a firm mattress.

Possible solutions to help alleviate these issues include placing a thin pillow under the hips for better support and pressure relief and switching to the side sleeping position. Some stomach sleepers may not need a pillow for their head, especially if they are sleeping on a firmer mattress.

Read about the best mattresses for neck pain.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers face fewer problems than stomach sleepers but are still in danger from possible health risks. These include snoring and developing sleep apnea. This is due to the collapse of soft tissue at the back of the throat and the tongue blocking the airway.

Side sleeping would be a better alternative. A couple of benefits to sleeping on the back is that the spine is better aligned and there is a lower risk of facial wrinkles since the face is not in contact with the pillow during the night.

Combo Sleepers

If you’re a combo sleeper, it usually means that you may fall asleep on your stomach and wake up on your side. Combo sleepers change positions several times during the night. They may benefit from each sleep position, but may also face the increased health risks of each sleep position as well. These include the neck, shoulder, and back pain, blocked airways, and poor spine alignment.

Motion Transfer and Motion Isolation

You may not know the technical name, but almost every sleeper can relate to the struggles of a bed with high motion transfer and low motion isolation.

Simply put: a mattress with high motion transfer is one that doesn’t absorb motion. So if you move through the night, your movement is felt across the bed. If you’re sharing a bed, this can lead to the other person feeling disrupted throughout the night. But even if sleeping alone, no one wants to feel like every small movement leads to a major shift.

Finding a mattress with good motion isolation helps reduce tossing and turning. In our experience, memory foam mattresses and latex mattresses tend to get the best reviews when it comes to combating motion transfer.

A Mattress Budget

It’s important that you have a reasonable budget set in place before shopping for a mattress. Mattresses are available at a wide price range, depending on what you’re looking for. It helps to research available features and to know what to expect from a standard mattress.

Some factors can help influence your budgets, such as mattress size, materials, and extra features like cooling gel. Bigger size, natural materials, and added features will drive the price higher but may include special perks better warranties.

Most mattresses with high-quality materials and extended warranties can be found at $2,000. In contrast, beds at $500 may be limited in available materials and features. Customers can expect a 10-year warranty, no matter the price.

To make the most of a budget and save hundreds of dollars, watch for discounts during the year’s mattress sales:

• Presidents Day Mattress Sales
• Memorial Day Mattress Sales
• 4th of July Mattress Sales
• Labor Day Mattress Sales
• Columbus Day Mattress Sales
• Black Friday Mattress Sales
• Cyber Monday Mattress Sales

Mattress in a Boxes

Ordering your new bed from a mattress in a box company is the latest trend.

Unlike traditional mattress shopping, online mattress companies offer several unique perks. First, most online mattress companies provide generous, risk-free sleep trials. A sleep trial allows you to try the mattress in the comfort of your own home and for a significant period of time.

Second, mattress in a boxes are often a fraction of the price of beds sold from more traditional brick-and-mortar stores. There is less overhead, fewer commissions (if there are any commissions at all).

Sleep Trial and Return Policy

Despite what companies may advertise, it’s impossible to find the perfect mattress within a one day trial. In some ways, online retailers offer a better advantage than traditional brick-and-mortar shops. They can cut out the middleman and save customers from the added pressure to buy on the spot.

Most online manufacturers offer a sleep trial of at least 30 days to allow customers to properly break in a mattress. Sleep trials give customers an adequate trial period to test out a mattress to see if it’s the best fit in offering the right amount of comfort and support. If not satisfied, companies will have the used mattress donated to charity at little to no cost to the customer.

Sleep trials offer customers the chance to decide whether or not a mattress is right for them. Choosing a mattress is not as simple as an hour’s visit at a local retailer. It takes serious consideration that may not be helped by added pressure to buy.

When searching for a mattress, take advantage of a sleep trial and give yourself the time to really try one out to make sure it’s the right one for you. A sleep trial is a perfect way to properly test out a mattress.

It may be a good idea, if a mattress doesn’t have a sleep trial, to look at the return policy. Mattress stores have a uniform message of wanting to ensure their customers a good night’s sleep, a message that’s reinforced when they offer reassurances that their mattress purchase is a good one, like a return policy. Return policies offer customers the ability to return or exchange a mattress if unsatisfied.

With how expensive mattresses can be, an available return policy may help to assure customers that their comfort matters. Companies who don’t offer any type of reassurances with their mattresses, especially a return policy, should be avoided since they may not be looking after the customer’s well-being and more their own.

Mattress Warranties

Before buying a new mattress, always look to see if a warranty is available. Customers can expect a 10-year warranty with most mattresses, no matter the price tag. Be sure to read the fine print to know what to expect from the company and what the company expects from you.

It’s important to know what the warranty actually covers, especially when it comes to repairs and possible replacements. For instance, while warranties do cover some damages, water damage may void the warranty if the mattress wasn’t protected by a waterproof mattress protector. On the other hand, should you purchase a memory foam mattress, for instance, and after two weeks, there’s a 3” sag in the middle despite following the proper care and handling instructions, the manufacturer can provide repairs or even a replacement if the damage is verified.

Always read through any warranty before purchasing a mattress. Some warranties may serve to protect the company rather than the customer, leaving them stuck with a poor-quality mattress.

Edge Support and Foam Density

One of the more popular questions we get on this site is whether or not a mattress ought to have edge support. Edge support was more common in mattresses in the 90s, 80s, and even further back. Now you mostly see edge support in traditional innerspring mattresses or in hotel beds. First, edge support is neither good nor bad, but there are trade-offs to having it (or not having it).

Edge support, simply put, is when a mattress is designed to be firmer or more resilient around the edge of the bed. Think of a picture frame. The photo itself is the mattress and the frame is the edge support. Edge support benefits those who want to sit on the corner of their bed and not sink. Also, edge support gives some sleepers a feeling of safety. Because of the firmer edge, it feels like you are less likely to roll off in the night.

The lack of edge support is called “run-off”. When a mattress has “run-off” it means there is a slightly curved design at the edges of the bed. The benefit of run-off is simple. It increases your sleeping surface. With edge support, you are technically getting less of the mattress you chose. With run-off, you are getting more mattress.

Since most mattress companies are embracing all-foam beds, edge support is becoming less and less popular.

Best Mattresses for Specific Needs

Sleep is a fundamental pillar of health. Quality sleep impacts your day-to-day activities, physical and mental well-being, and overall health. While a mattress isn’t usually a one-stop solution for bad sleep, it is a factor worth considering.

Best Mattress for Arthritis

Arthritis is the swelling of joints and can lead to significant pain, at night, and during the day. Depending on the severity and location of your arthritis, a new mattress and foundation can be a huge benefit.

The best mattress for arthritis takes the pressure off your body, reducing aches and pains.

Best Mattress for Snoring

There are several ways to reduce your chances of snoring. First, it is more common for back sleepers to snore than side sleepers. Because of this, finding a mattress is great for side sleeping is a good place to start. Second, snoring can decrease if you elevate your head and chest. Finding an adjustable bed, which allows you to articulate your head and chest up, will open your airways and reduce snoring.

Best Mattress for Hip Pain

Hip pain is a common sleep disruptor. If your bed is too firm, it can lead to increased pressure on your hips, which leads to tossing and turning. If your bed is too soft, your hip sinks into the mattress and puts pressure on your lower back pain.

The best mattress for hip pain helps alleviate that pressure while still supporting your hips and the natural curve of your spine.

Best Mattress for Athletes

Sleep is a key way your body recovers from daily stress. When you are an athlete or someone who lives a very active and busy lifestyle, recovery is essential.

Uninterrupted sleep is the best way to recover. This is why the best mattresses for athletes are those that promote even balance and excellent support and comfort.

Best Mattress for Adjustable Beds

Adjustable beds can significantly improve your sleeping experience. An adjustable bed is a bed frame that moves your mattress up and down. Raising the head of your mattress helps open your airways, leading to a reduced risk of snoring and other benefits. Raising the legs of your mattress takes the pressure off your lower back and helps increase blood flow to your heart.

The best mattress for adjustable beds will be able to bend and contour to new shapes without losing its ability to support you.

Temperature Regulation and Air Flow

Generally speaking, a person only wakes up in the middle for two reasons: they are in pain, or they are overheating. If you are in pain, your mind will tell your body to move or shift positions to help alleviate the pain. If this happens enough times, you are bound to wake up. If you are hot, again, your body will move to try and cool itself. Everyone is familiar with the feeling of kicking the covers off to try and cool down.

Because of this, it makes sense that when you’re looking for a new mattress, you want a supportive and cooling mattress. Though cooling isn’t the best word, it is the word used in most marketing. What you really need is a mattress that helps you regulate your temperature and doesn’t add to your body’s natural heat. If you’re a hot sleeper, chances are outside factors (diet, medical conditions, room temperature) will play a bigger part than the bed you are sleeping on.

When looking for your next mattress, look for breathable layers put at the top of the mattress. Surprisingly, plenty of companies will put their cooling layers deep down in the mattress, which doesn’t help as much as a cool, breathable layer right at the top.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best mattress for side sleepers?

One of our favorite mattresses for side sleeping is the AS5 Hybrid, which has a luxuriously plush feel yet maintains full-body support. A good mattress for side sleeping should have a soft to medium feel, ensuring that the mattress will cradle the hips and joints for pressure relief. A too-firm mattress can leave a side sleeper waking up in pain.

What mattress types are the most comfortable?

Mattresses are not one size fits all, so the most comfortable mattress for one sleeper, may not work for another sleeper. However, memory foam and hybrid mattresses consistently have the highest customer satisfaction ratings in terms of overall comfort and support. These beds have a 2 to 3-inch comfort layer that cushions and cradles the joints.

What is the best mattress for back pain?

The best mattresses for back pain have a medium-firm feel since this comfort level is capable of cushioning the joints and supporting the lumbar spine. For one of the best medium-firm mattresses, we recommend the Amerisleep AS2. This bed frequently ranks as one of the best mattresses for back pain.

What is the best mattress in a box?

Some of the best mattress in a box brands include Amerisleep and Zoma. Both of these brands use high-quality materials, eco-friendly, and durable materials. Amerisleep offers a wide range of memory foam and hybrid mattresses in various firmness levels. Zoma offers a gel memory foam and a hybrid mattress both with a medium firmness that works well for most sleep styles and body types.

What is the best mattress memory foam mattress?

One of the best memory foam mattresses on the market is the Amerisleep AS3. This matress has a medium firmness that works well for most sleep positions, including side, back, and combination sleepers. It is also made with Amerisleep’s eco-friendly, breathable plant-based memory foam, Bio-Pur® to keep you cool and dry throughout the night. Amerisleep memory foam provides deep contouring and pressure relief. However, it is also responsive enough to keep the hips and shoulders lifted and aligned to prevent morning aches and pains.

It’s Decision Time!

Now that you’ve got all the information about the best beds of the year, plus the ones to avoid, it’s time to decide which one is right for you. Our top recommendation is the Amerisleep AS3, but of course, you have to factor in your own preferences and budget.

Adjustable bases may improve your sleep even more. We provide an in-depth guide on what to look for. And if you want even more information on finding the right bed, take a look at our previous guides for more information on buying an online mattress.