After testing 20+ mattresses over 6 months, we've identified the best options for every sleep style and budget. Here are our expert picks.
Our Top Picks at a Glance
- Best Overall: Helix Midnight Luxe - $1,373 (Queen)
- Best Value: Nectar Memory Foam - $799 (Queen)
- Best for Side Sleepers: WinkBed - $1,149 (Queen)
- Best for Back Sleepers: Saatva Classic - $1,395 (Queen)
- Best for Hot Sleepers: Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe - $1,499 (Queen)
How We Test Mattresses
Our testing process is rigorous and takes several months per mattress:
- Minimum 30 nights of sleep testing per mattress
- Testers of different body types and sleep positions
- Pressure mapping technology
- Edge support testing
- Motion transfer testing with partners
- Temperature regulation monitoring
Best Overall: Helix Midnight Luxe
The Helix Midnight Luxe excels across all categories, making it our top overall pick. It's a hybrid mattress with a medium-firm feel that works for most sleep positions.
Pros
- Excellent pressure relief for side sleepers
- Good motion isolation for couples
- Breathable design sleeps cool
- Strong edge support
Cons
- Premium price point
- May be too soft for some stomach sleepers
Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years
Best Value: Nectar Memory Foam
The Nectar offers premium-feeling memory foam at an affordable price. It's medium-firm and excels at pressure relief.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price
- 365-night trial period
- Lifetime warranty
- Good pressure relief
Cons
- Can sleep warm
- Limited edge support
Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime
What to Consider When Buying
Sleep Position
- Side sleepers: Need softer mattresses for hip/shoulder pressure relief
- Back sleepers: Medium-firm for spinal alignment
- Stomach sleepers: Firmer support to prevent lower back strain
Body Weight
- Under 130 lbs: Often prefer softer mattresses
- 130-230 lbs: Medium-firm works well
- Over 230 lbs: Firmer with more support
Material Types
- Memory foam: Contouring, pressure relief, motion isolation
- Latex: Responsive, naturally cooling, durable
- Innerspring: Bouncy, cooling, strong edge support
- Hybrid: Combination of foam and coils
Key Takeaways
- Consider your sleep position when choosing firmness
- Take advantage of trial periods to test at home
- Hybrids offer the best balance for most sleepers
- Budget options can still provide excellent sleep
Frequently Asked Questions
Most quality mattresses last 7-10 years. Latex and high-quality hybrids can last even longer. If you notice sagging, discomfort, or waking with pain, it may be time to replace.
Not always. Our best value pick (Nectar) performs very well against mattresses twice its price. However, premium options often offer better durability, edge support, and cooling features.