Around a quarter of adults regularly snore at night, according to John Hopkins Medicine, and sawing logs isn’t enjoyable for any party involved—snorer or co-sleeper. The best mattresses for snoring provide support in positions that lower the odds of snoring overnight while also delivering superior comfort. Our top pick, the Sleep Number p6 Smart Bed, provides precise firmness levels you can adjust yourself and responds to motion to keep you comfortable (and hopefully quiet) all night.
The best mattress for snoring helps ease symptoms while promoting a comfortable sleep.
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The best mattresses for snorers are compatible with an adjustable base to elevate the head or support side sleeping, a position that helps reduce or even prevent snoring, says W. Christopher Winter, M.D., a neurologist and sleep medicine physician with Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine and host of the Sleep Unpluggedpodcast. Beyond that, Winter says that elements like mattress type and firmness are a “relatively personal call.” Of course, it’s important to consider what you—and your partner—prefer in a mattress, as well as your budget. These mattresses have the right elements to help in your journey to stop snoring.
Type: Foam, air chambers | Firmness: Custom | Delivery: $249 (white glove) | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years
Pros:
Automatically adjusts firmness on each side based on your movements
High level of customization
Cons:
May take time to find right firmness level
Shipping isn’t free
Sleep Number’s p6 is packed with customization options to allow you and a partner to find the most comfortable setting. That’s a handy feature if you’re, say, learning to sleep on your side to reduce snoring after years of back sleeping. This mattress moves in increments of five on a one to 100 point scale, with 20 settings in all. If you happen to move when you snore—which many people do—internal sensors in the mattress automatically respond to those movements and make adjustments to settle things down.
If you’re concerned about your health beyond snoring, the mattress also provides insights on metrics like your sleep patterns, heart rate and breathing rate. Using the data it gathers in the app, Sleep Number delivers a Sleep IQ score that’s meant to reflect your quality of sleep. Sleep Number also gives you plenty of add-on options when choosing your bed, including whether you want to just purchase the mattress or to tack on additional items that may help, like an adjustable base that elevates your head or your partner’s head.
What the reviews say: Several reviewers say this mattress helped with snoring. “We are both sleeping so much better and my husband isn't snoring as much,” shared one. “My back pain has gone down with the use of the adjustable base.” Another said that their sleep is “more restful and I wake up less often.”
Best Mattress For Snoring And Back Pain
Designed To Give Targeted Support And Pressure Relief
The Saatva Classic is a popular mattress with elements to support people with back pain—including those who snore. The mattress has a specialized back support layer featuring Lumbar Zone Active Spinal Wire for lower back support, along with high-density foam for pressure relief.
Saatva offers its mattress in two heights—11.5 and 14.5 inches—along with your choice of plush soft, luxury firm and firm comfort levels. Side sleepers appreciate the plush soft, while back and stomach sleepers may find the most success with luxury firm or firm. This innerspring mattress has superior perimeter support, making you feel more sturdy when you’re forced to the very edge of the bed during vigorous snoring sessions. Saatva shines in customer support, offering a 365 night trial period, free in-room delivery and setup and free mattress and foundation removal.
Those with particularly bad back pain may want to consider the Saatva Rx, a mattress that’s designed for people who have chronic back and joint conditions.
What the tester says: Our tester Lindsay Vickers found the Saatva Classic to be a comfortable bed with impressive edge support that won’t cause you to overheat at night. “It’s extremely comfortable—there’s just enough give, thanks to the higher up memory foam layers to keep me comfortable and provide a bit of much-needed cushion,” she says. “It was a cozy, but well-supported, night’s sleep.”
The Saatva Solaire has an impressive level of adjustability you won’t find in most other mattresses, except for a smart bed. It offers 50 firmness settings on both sides for queen size mattresses and larger, giving you and a partner ample customization for comfort and snoring minimization. The Solaire also comes with something called an “upper flex,” which splits the top half of the mattress for an adjustable base, allowing one partner to elevate their head while the other reclines at the angle of their choice. Not only is it comfortable, but sleeping with your head at an incline can ease symptoms of snoring.
This mattress has virtually no motion transfer thanks to dual-air chambers. Enjoy features like breathable latex and a gel-infused memory foam to minimize overheating while you sleep. The brand also provides free white-glove service and can take away your old mattress at no extra cost. Shoppers can add on a foundation or adjustable base as desired, although this mattress is compatible with other beds.
What the reviews say: Many owners rave about the mattress’s comfort, as well as the brand’s customer service. “This is the best mattress we've ever owned, and we've owned several,” shared one. “Saatva has been a dream company to deal with from the beginning of our purchase three years ago.” Another shared that “it was easy to find exactly what I wanted,” in terms of firmness levels.
Best Cooling Mattress For Snoring
Specialized Foam Shuttles Heat Away From Your Body
Sleep Number
Sleep Number i8 Smart Bed (Queen)
Type: Foam, air chambers | Firmness: Custom | Delivery: $249 (white glove) | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years
Pros:
Highly breathable cover
Dual firmness control
Cons:
Expensive
May be too high-tech for some
The Sleep Number i8 is packed with specialized features to keep you cool while you sleep. That includes a Smart Fabric cover, which gets high marks for its breathability. (The company says it’s up to 50% more breathable than fabric used on other mattresses.) Ceramic-infused foam used in the mattress is also designed to pull excess heat away from your body as you sleep. Conversely, it helps release heat back to you when you’re cool.
Because this is a Sleep Number mattress, you get a high level of customization around firmness, no matter your sleep position. You and a partner can enjoy dual firmness adjustability (in sizes queen and above) across 20 firmness settings to help support you in your preferred sleeping position. Like the p6, the i8 makes automatic adjustments as you sleep and offers intel on your sleep health via an app. There’s also the option to upgrade to a smart base, which comes with the ability to raise the head of your partner’s bed when they snore.
What the reviews say: Owners rave about the high level of adjustability and comfort this mattress offers. “I love how you can adjust the firmness and it makes you cool,” shared one. “I haven't slept this well in years,” another raved. “The app is easy to understand and use. I no longer wake up with back pain. I couldn't be happier.”
Best Hybrid Mattress For Snoring
Breathable And Soft Enough For Side Sleepers
Leesa
Leesa Sapira Hybrid (Queen)
Type: Hybrid | Leesa’s firmness rating: Medium to medium-firm | Delivery: Free shipping (in a box) |Trial period: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years
Pros:
Suits most sleep positions
Breathable cover
Cons:
Softer than advertised
Some say it doesn’t limit motion transfer well
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is a bestselling mattress for the brand, giving you a little bounce without feeling like you’re sleeping on a trampoline. This mattress is a hit with sleepers who prefer superior cushioning that doesn’t make you feel like you’re sinking, with a bonus of extra support from springs. This mattress has a medium to medium-firm feel, although many say it’s on the softer end of that range, making it a good choice for side sleepers.
The Sapira Hybrid utilizes foam with a high level of airflow, along with a breathable cover to keep you from overheating while you sleep. There are also more than 1,000 individually wrapped springs for enhanced air circulation and support. Two foam layers provide responsive support and pressure relief while you rest.
What the reviews say: “Have not slept so comfortably in years. This is the best mattress I have ever met,” shared one reviewer. Another Leesa Sapira Hybrid owner called this “the most comfortable mattress I’ve ever had.” They added, “I like a firm-ish mattress, but I’m also an occasional side-sleeper, and the Sapria Hybrid has the perfect amount of cushion for when I’m on my side, and firmness for when I’m on my back.”
Best Mattress For Snoring Couples
Adjusts With The Turn Of A Dial
Natural Form
Natural Form Refresh Mattress (Queen)
Type: Foam, air chambers | Firmness: Adjustable | Delivery: Ships free | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years
Pros:
Dual comfort dials allow both of you to adjust the firmness
Temperature-regulating Merino wool topper
Cons:
Expensive
Can take time to find the right level of firmness
Settling on just one firmness level can be challenging for couples, with one person typically having to compromise. The Natural Form Refresh Mattress takes that debate off the table thanks to dual “comfort dials,” which are knobs on either side of the mattress that adjust the firmness. The dials help slowly tweak your mattress’ firmness in 10 to 20 minutes and control each side, so you and your partner can tinker to find a comfortable feel.
The Natural Form Refresh Mattress features 80 responsive air zones without a motor or pump, so you don’t have to deal with obnoxious noises as you make your adjustments. Overall, the mattress is designed to minimize pressure points, making it a good fit for side sleepers, as well as those who have joint pain. The Merino wool cover is designed to help with temperature regulation, keeping you cool on hot days and warm when it’s chilly. That cover zips off for easy cleanings.
What the reviews say: “Both of us have back problems and we tried a new mattress from a reputable furniture store to relieve the pressure and pain. But it only increased the discomfort, so that’s when we decided to do the right thing and buy a Natural Form Mattress,” a customer shared. “From the first night, we’ve slept comfortably and our pain has eased.” A fellow owner said that “the adjustment from soft to firm seems very simple in relation to other brands but is very effective.” They added, “Once you find the setting for you, it no longer requires changing.”
Best Mattress For Snoring For Side Sleepers
Minimizes Pressure At The Hips And Shoulders
Tempur-Pedic
Tempur-Adapt Hybrid Mattress (Queen)
Type: Memory foam | Firmness: Medium | Delivery: Free (white glove) | Trial period: 90 days | Warranty: 10 year
Pros:
Medium firmness is ideal for side sleepers
Superior edge support
Cons:
Mattress isn’t very tall
Heavier people sink into the mattress more
While side sleeping is a preferred position for snorers, it comes with a risk of discomfort and soreness at the hips and shoulders if your mattress is too firm. The Tempur-Adapt Hybrid Mattress has a medium feel to cradle your pressure points while still providing necessary support, minimizing aches and pains in the morning.
Specialized cooling yarns woven into the cover, along with a breathable open-cell structure, help reduce the risk of overheating while you sleep. This mattress also minimizes motion transfer and provides superior edge support to keep you and your partner from feeling like you’re going to roll off in the night. The hybrid mattress uses a mix of Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary Tempur material, along with more than 1,000 springs for a supportive feel.
What the tester says: I tested this mattress, and as a side sleeper I was shocked at how good I felt, even just one night after switching from my old mattress to the Tempur-Adapt Hybrid. I would wake up with hip soreness with my previous mattress and assumed I was developing early-onset arthritis in my hips after years as a competitive athlete. Turns out, that pain was due to my old mattress. My husband, who is a back sleeper and snorer, also loves the cushioning of the Tempur-Adapt Hybrid. While the mattress hasn’t eliminated his snoring, he’s now more likely to sleep on his side—and snore less as a result—with it.
Best Firm Mattress For Snoring
Recommended By Chiropractors
Plank
Plank Firm (Queen)
Type: Flippable foam | Firmness: Firm and extra firm |Delivery: Free shipping |Trial: 100 nights |Warranty: 10 years
Pros:
Flippable design offers two firmness levels in one
Recommended by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
Cons:
Some say it’s too firm
Not ideal for side sleepers
A firm mattress isn’t for everyone, and it’s generally not recommended for side sleeping—the suggested position for snorers. But firm mattress-lovers know what they like. If you’re a back or stomach sleeper and fall into this camp, consider the Plank Firm, which the company claims is the firmest all-foam mattress on the market.
This mattress is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to reduce spinal stress, improve lumbar support and alleviate back pain. It’s also flippable, with a firm side (rated an 8 out of 10) and extra firm side (10) to give you options. The mattress is made of thick, dense foam to support your hips and shoulders while you snooze. On the Plank Firm, you have the option to tack on a cooling cover for a little over $100.
What our tester says: Vetted contributor Lindsey Vickers calls the Plank Firm “one of the firmest mattresses I’ve ever felt.” She adds, “it has just a little give in the uppermost layer, making it ever-so-slightly more cushioning than something like the ground. I found it comfortable when lying on my stomach, too. If you want one of the firmest of firm mattresses out there, this is the way to go.”
Best Mattress For Snoring For Back Sleepers
Flip Between Side And Back Positions With Ease
Helix
Helix Midnight Luxe (Queen)
Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Medium to medium-firm |Delivery: Free shipping |Trial: 100 nights |Warranty: 15 years
Pros:
Good for several sleep positions
Superior motion isolation
Cons:
Might be too soft for heavy stomach sleepers
Back sleeping is generally not recommended for snoring. However, the Helix Midnight Luxe offers a medium feel that delivers responsive support for pressure points in side and back sleepers, allowing for a comfortable feel as you switch between the two positions. This mattress has a plush pillow top that provides cushioning, but not so much that you sink in.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is a hybrid with a layer of durable steel coils that’s reinforced under the hips and edges for enhanced support. Sweaty sleepers appreciate that Helix gives the option to tack on a cooling cover for an additional $199. For another small fee, you can add an ErgoAlign Layer to infuse dense body contouring zoned foam to the top layer of your mattress—a nice feature for those with lower back pain. See more in our Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress review.
What the tester says: Forbes Vetted updates writer Alexandra Garrett praised the Helix Midnight Luxe for its “balanced feel.” She continued, “I’m primarily a side sleeper, and the Midnight Luxe relieved the pressure I typically feel around my hips and shoulders. I also occasionally sleep on my back, and on those nights, I felt just as aligned and supported.”
Best Organic Mattress For Snoring
Packed With Certifications And Endorsed By The ACA
Avocado
Avocado Green (Queen)
Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Plush, medium or firm | Delivery: Free, white glove optional | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: 25 years
Pros:
Crafted from sustainably sourced organic materials
Long trial period and warranty
Cons:
Pillow and box tops are significantly more expensive
Shoppers with a penchant for sustainable and organic products value the Avocado Green mattress. It’s made with GOLS-certified organic latex, GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton and nearly 1,500 support coils to deliver impressive cushioning and comfort in an eco-friendly, nontoxic package. This mattress is free of chemical flame retardants, synthetic fire socks and fiberglass, with layers that are held in place by needle-tufted rosettes of organic wool.
Avocado is dedicated to sustainability, social responsibility and ethical sourcing, too, making this a purchase you can feel good about. This mattress has more than organic materials on its side: It’s endorsed by the ACA to support good spinal alignment while you sleep. Owners have the choice of medium, firm or plush firmness levels, with the latter being ideal for side and combination sleepers. Just expect to pay an additional $680 for the medium-firmness pillow top. The box-top models also require deep pocket sheets.
What the tester says: If you’re primarily a side sleeper, you may find that that the pillow top model is still too firm, according to Forbes Vetted mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman. “I’d suggest going for the box-top option if you primarily sleep on your side,” she says. Chapman also says this mattress “really shined in its responsiveness—which means you can easily move around on the bed and not feel stuck.”
All sleep content is overseen by mattress and sleep editors and certified sleep science coaches Bridget Chapman and McKenzie Dillon. They’ve collectively tested over a hundred mattresses, including many of the beds recommended above.
Author Korin Miller has more than a decade of experience in the health and commerce space, researching and writing dozens of stories for Forbes Vetted. Miller has experience testing and reviewing mattresses, including the Tempur-Adapt Hybrid.
In addition to testing many of the mattresses that made our list, we consulted with W. Christopher Winter, M.D., a neurologist and sleep medicine physician with Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine and host of the Sleep Unpluggedpodcast, and neuroscientist Major Allison Brager, PhD, author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain, for input on important factors to consider in a mattress for snorers. We also spoke with snorers and partners of snorers on our team for their favorite mattresses.
How We Chose The Best Mattress For Snoring
To find the best mattresses for snorers, we looked at popular models across the top brands. Key features were weighed across each, including pressure relief, spinal alignment and firmness. Many of the mattresses were personally tested by our team.
During our testing and analysis, mattresses were scrutinized for key features that can help snorers, including factors that support side sleeping and adjustability.
Only mattresses with overwhelmingly positive customer reviews and an average rating of at least four out of five stars made our final list.
Snoring is an issue that impacts a broad range of people—from men and women of all ages. With that, there is variation in position and comfort preferences in those who snore. That’s why we recommended mattresses to meet a variety of needs, including high-tech adjustable models and organic sleep surfaces to cushion pressure points in different sleeping positions, especially side sleepers.
What To Look For In The Best Mattress For Snoring
When choosing the best mattress for snoring, there are important elements to consider, including your preferred sleeping position, body type and style of mattress. Here’s a breakdown of the specifics, as well as factors to keep in mind.
Firmness
The right firmness for you ultimately depends on your preferred sleep position. Side sleeping is generally the preferred position for snorers, Winter says, noting that “snoring occurs less frequently while sleeping on the side.” Side sleepers typically feel the most comfortable on a medium or soft mattress, although a medium-firm option may also work. If you’re a back sleeper, you may like a firm or medium-firm mattress to help keep your spine supported and in alignment. However, you may want to consider elevating your head to lower the risk of snoring while you sleep. Ultimately, “you want a mattress that you feel is comfortable and safe” when it comes to firmness, says Brager.
Type Of Mattress
Memory foam. These mattresses are designed to contour to your pressure points, and come with a slow-responding, marshmallowy feel. This makes memory foam great at motion transfer. While memory foam is more likely to trap heat than other mattress types, many use cooling technology and open-cell construction to combat that.
Hybrid. These mattresses use a mix of foam and coils for pressure relief and responsiveness. They don’t tend to offer as much of a sinking feeling as all memory foam mattresses do. They also offer a little bounce, making it a good option for people who shift around at night.
Innerspring. Innerspring mattresses feature a bed of coils with a small layer of cushion on top. This is a traditional style of mattress, and it tends to have a stiffer feel that memory foam and hybrid options. They are typically not recommended for side sleepers but may be a good fit for back and stomach sleepers.
Latex. This style of mattresscreates a bouncy that also helps to support pressure points. It’s also cooler than memory foam, making it a good choice for people who tend to sleep hot but want a responsive feel.
Sleeping Position
Sleep position is personal and it can be difficult to magically change your sleep position overnight. However, sleep medicine specialists generally recommend sleeping on your side, if you’re able. This can help your airways to stay open, lowering the risk of snoring, Winter explains. If you’re interested in switching to a side sleeping position but aren’t there yet, it’s worth considering a hybrid, memory foam or latex model with a medium or medium-firm level.
Body Type
Your body type can influence how you feel on any given mattress, as well as how likely you are to snore. “While weight gain, airway anatomy and tonsils are all influencers of snoring, it is not a perfect relationship as many heavier adults do not snore and younger, thinner individuals can be snorers,” Winter says. Being athletic and carrying a lot of muscle around your neck and trunk can also raise your risk of snoring, Brager says. People with larger bodies may sink more into a memory foam or hybrid mattress, creating more of a cushioned feel. Those who are smaller may feel that mattresses are more firm than people with larger bodies, too. If you’re on the fence about firmness level, consider your body type when making a choice.
Best Bedding And Accessories For Snoring
Adjustable Mattress Base: An adjustable mattress base allows you to raise your head, minimizing the risk of snoring in the process. “By elevating the head, the airway collapse is lessened, and snoring reduced,” Winter says. “In other words, it's hard for an airway to collapse when one is standing.” Having an adjustable base “is good for somebody who cannot sleep on their side,” Brager says. Consider our lists of the best adjustable beds for guidance.
Pillows For Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea is a common condition and, like snoring, it may require several factors to help. But the right pillows for sleep apnea are typically memory foam pillows with a medium to firm level of support and loft. These can help elevate the head and maintain proper airway positioning.
Oral Devices. Depending on the cause of your snoring, a mouthguard may be helpful to keep your airway open while you sleep. These specialized tools can position your jaw slightly forward while you sleep to keep your tongue and soft tissue from sinking. Peruse our list of the best anti-snore devices to help.
What Is The Best Mattress Type For Snoring?
The best mattress type for snoring ultimately comes down to personal preference. But if you’re open to a range of mattress types, Winter says that memory foam is the “superior choice.” This style is known for being supportive for side sleepers while cradling pressure points, minimizing the odds you wake up with sore hips and shoulders. Back sleepers can also benefit from a memory foam mattress, although you may want to consider investing in a mattress that is adjustable or has an adjustable base if this is your desired sleep position.
Is A Soft Or Firm Mattress Better For Snoring?
Winter says this is a “relatively personal call.” His advice is to choose a mattress that is “soft enough to reduce pressure points on the shoulder and hips—which could cause pain and thus lead the sleeper to not sleep on their side—but supportive enough to support the contours and curve of the neck and lumbar spine.” If you’re a side sleeper—which, again, is preferred for snoring—consider a softer or medium mattress. But if you feel most comfortable on your back, a medium-firm or firm mattress is better.
Can A Mattress Reduce Snoring?
Snoring is a complicated issue and it can be difficult to say that any one thing stops snoring. However, having a comfortable mattress to suit your sleep position can help lower the risk of snoring, especially if it supports you in a side-sleeping position. If your snoring persists despite sleeping on your side and trying other devices, such as an oral appliance, it’s a good idea to check in with a sleep medicine specialist. They may want to evaluate you for sleep apnea, which could require more intensive intervention, such as a CPAP machine.
What Mattress Adjusts For Snoring?
There are several mattresses that adjust to help with snoring. Our top pick, the Sleep Number p6 Smart Bed, automatically makes subtle adjustments to the firmness of your mattress in response to movements that you may make while snoring. The mattresses on our list can also be used with adjustable bases to help elevate your head while you sleep, reducing the odds of snoring in the process. If you sleep with a partner, consider a mattress with dual firmness adjustability, like the Natural Form Refresh Mattress to ensure you’re both comfortable at night.
