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15 Best Mattresses for a Better Night's Sleep

These bed-in-a-box brands cater to every sleeping preference imaginable.
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Shopping for the best mattress is not how it used to be. In yesteryear, you would go to an overly fluorescent showroom with about 100 mattresses waiting to lie on. Maybe you'd unenthusiastically choose one (and dump your clothes in the wash as soon as you came home), maybe you wouldn't. The whole process was fairly mundane and often led to restless nights. Now, with an overload of bed-in-a-box brands popping up left and right, you can pick out your perfect mattress from the comfort (or discomfort) of your old mattress.

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Sleep is an essential part of your overall health and well-being, according to Charla Fischer, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at NYU Langone's Spine Center. "Getting good quality sleep helps to decrease stress hormones," Dr. Fischer tells Allure. While a mattress is an important facet of the sleep process, it is just as important to maintain "a regular sleep routine such as limiting screen time and going to bed at the same time," Dr. Fischer explains. Let's face it: Even the best mattress doesn't stand a chance against poor sleep habits, like taking frequent naps or staying glued to your tech devices (hello, disrupting blue light) into the wee hours of the morning.

Now that you're ready to embark on your journey to better sleep, let us help you pick out your new favorite mattress (and sheet set). We rounded up the best online mattresses, which all offer, at the least, a 90-night free trial (though many offer up to a year!) so you can make sure you're satisfied with your pick.

Editor's note: All prices reflect a queen-size mattress but every option comes in a variety of sizes from twin to California king.

Best Overall: Helix Midnight Mattress

Why It's Worth It: The Midnight and Midnight Luxe mattresses from Helix are constructed with several memory foam layers with different densities to support your entire body and come with 10 and 15-year warranties, respectively, so you can rest even easier. While both come with a breathable Tencel cover, you can upgrade to a GlacioTex Cooling Cover to help further dissipate heat. (Another option is the cooling cover and pillow top if you're someone who prefers a cloudlike feel.) The Midnight Luxe mattress has even more layers of support for anyone with lumbar soreness.

Commerce editor Sarah Han swears by Helix mattresses. "Honestly, even mattresses at fancy hotels don't compare," she says. Currently, she has the Midnight Luxe, which has a medium feel (not too soft, not too firm) and provides enough lumbar support for her inevitable tossing and turning (she alternates between sleeping on her side and back).

Editor Tip: Helix offers a short quiz that determines the best mattress for you — questions include whether you toss and turn, your sleeping position, any pressure points you may have, body temperature, and the list goes on — and it only takes about two minutes.

Product Specs: Memory foam, Tencel cover, edge support, 100-night trial, 10 or 15-year warranty | Firmness: Medium | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best Innerspring Mattress: Saatva Classic Mattress

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Saatva

Saatva Luxury Firm Mattress

Why It's Worth It: If you like a coil mattress, the Saatva Classic is the way to go. Featuring its distinctive high-quality "coil on coil" construction, all Saatva mattresses provide a strong support base and top coil unit that contours and responds to your body. That means you can shift around during the night and not wake up your sleeping partner. Getting out of bed in the morning may become a lot more difficult after you feel the luxurious Euro pillow covering on top.

Editor Tip: This is another highly customizable mattress. You can choose from three firmness levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, or Firm, and you also have a choice of mattress height (11.5" or 14.5"). Additionally, each Saatva mattress is made to last 10 to 15 years, so while the initial price tag is on the higher side, you can trust that you're getting a long-lasting, quality mattress.

Product Specs: Innerspring, luxury pillow top, organic cotton cover, steel coils, free white glove delivery, 365-night trial, lifetime warranty | Firmness: Soft, Medium-Firm, or Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King, Split California King

Best Hybrid Mattress: DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress

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DreamCloud

DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress

Why It's Worth It: With eight unique foam layers, a cashmere-blend cover, and handmade tufts, this Dreamcloud Hybrid Mattress is the epitome of luxury — you may want to hit snooze a few more times. It has an adaptive layer of wrapped coils that promote spinal alignment, so you won't wake up with aches and pains.

Editor Tip: Like other hybrid mattresses, this one also features a mixture of high-density foams and encased coils to give you the perfect balance of contouring comfort and pushback support. You'll feel supported and comfortable regardless of whether you sleep on your side, back, or stomach, and you can try it out for a full year to see if you truly love it.

Product Specs: Hybrid (memory foam and innerspring coils), pillow top, CertiPUR-US certified foam, 365-night trial, lifetime warranty | Firmness: Medium Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King

Best Temperature-Regulating Mattress: Nectar Mattress

Why It's Worth It: Attention to all sweaty sleepers: This all-foam Nectar Mattress is a great choice to keep you cool all night. With its special cooling cover, this option helps to circulate air and wick away any heat that starts to build up while you sleep. The quilted gel memory foam also contours your body and increases air circulation between you and your bed.

Editor Tip: This is definitely a firm mattress, but not such that you'll feel like you're sleeping on a brick. If you want something a bit softer but don't want to sacrifice the extra support, opt for the Nectar Premier mattress, which offers an extra inch of softness. (Allure contributor Sarah Madaus owns both the original and the Premier and loves them both.) Not sure if you'll like it? Nectar offers a 365-night trial for you to test it out.

Product Specs: Memory foam, cooling cover, free delivery, 365-night trial, lifetime warranty | Firmness: Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best Memory Foam Mattress: Tuft & Needle Original Mattress

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Tuft & Needle

Tuft & Needle Mattress

Why It's Worth It: This Tuft & Needle Mattress keeps it simple with only two layers: a proprietary Adaptive Foam and polyurethane foam. Both of those keep this cushy option feeling, well, soft and comfy, while still feeling bouncy and supportive. The more pressure you put on it, the more it reacts to support you.

Editor Tip: All the fibers in this option are Greenguard-certified, which means that they aid in the creation of healthier indoor environments and release fewer pollutants into the air. It's also made from a fabric that is often used as an alternative to cotton, which dries six to eight times faster than other fabrics and can help you sleep cooler and longer.

Product Specs: Memory foam, motion control, CertiPUR-US certified foam, 100-night trial, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Medium-Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best Softer Mattress: Leesa Mattress

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Leesa

Leesa Original Mattress

Why It's Worth It: The sturdy, three-foam layers of the Leesa Original Mattress allow for maximum cooling, body contouring, and pressure-relieving core support. The two-inch top layer delivers the perfect airflow for a cooler night's sleep and enough bounce for freedom of movement.

Editor Tip: Despite the pillowy softness of this mattress, Leesa puts in the work when it comes to minimizing motion transfer. Additionally, one mattress is donated for every 10 sold. You also get a 100-night risk-free trial and free shipping with every order.

Product Specs: Memory foam, CertiPUR-US certified foam, 100-night trial, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Medium-Soft | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best Firm Mattress: Plank by Brooklyn Bedding Firm Mattress

Why It's Worth It: If you're looking for a new bed that's definitely not soft, this is the one to opt for. (Folks, the brand's called Plank for a reason.) A firm feel is great for back support, weight distribution, and motion isolation. Aside from the physical benefits, a firm mattress is less prone to sagging than its softer counterparts, and it might just last longer, too.

Editor Tip: The layers of dense foam support your spine and joints regardless of your sleeping position, but it's especially comfy for back sleepers. If you unbox the mattress and it's a little too plank-like, flip it over! The Plank is designed to be dual-sided. One side is extra firm, while the other is firm.

Product Specs: Memory foam, optional cooling cover, 120-night trial | Firmness: Firm | Sizes Available: 14, including standard sizes as well as short sizes and unique sizes for RVs

Best Latex Mattress: Avocado Green Mattress

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Avocado

Avocado Green Mattress

Why It's Worth It: At 13 inches thick, this Avocado Green mattress delivers a balanced level of firmness, comfort, and support with only 100% organic latex foam, natural wool, certified organic cotton, and up to 1,414 pocketed support coils. Nicely, this is another one where you can choose from several firmness options so you can find the right mattress for you.

Editor Tip: The soft, hand-tufted rosettes on top are made from pure white Joma New Zealand wool, which is a time-honored technique that dates back to the 17th century. Those perfect little tufts are not only adorable, but they are also highly functional — they prevent trenches and lumps from appearing over time.

Product Specs: Hybrid, GOTS-certified organic latex, Greenguard Gold certified, 365-night trial, 25-year warranty | Firmness: Soft, Medium, or Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best for Combination Sleepers: Keetsa Pillow Plus Mattress

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Keetsa

Keetsa Pillow Plus Mattress

Why It's Worth It: If you're worried about mistakenly choosing a mattress that is too firm or too soft, the Keetsa Pillow Plus Mattress is a great middle-ground option. Described as medium-firm, this option features a four-inch layer of soft foam over individually wrapped coils. This combination is supposed to help prevent pressure points from developing along your hips, shoulders, and lower back. It's also a great choice for back, stomach, and side sleepers alike.

Editor Tip: In addition to several layers of foam and pocketed coils, the Keetsa mattress is stuffed with fiberfill, which helps to transfer body heat away from you, so while it's not necessarily a cooling mattress, it works to keep your temperature regulated throughout the night.

Product Specs: Hybrid, CertiPUR-US certified foam, 12-year warranty | Firmness: Medium-Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best Eco-Conscious Mattress: Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress

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Saatva

Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress

Why It's Worth It: Certified by a third-party nonprofit organization called CertiPUR-US per its environmental safety standards (including low emissions), the memory foam in the Loom & Leaf Mattress gives all sleepers a cooling and breathable feeling for the entire night. It has a thick layer of gel that provides both adaptive support and cools you down. And if you're one to get a little freaked out about bacteria and pests, this one gets a botanical, chemical-free antimicrobial treatment to ward 'em off before it ships to you.

Editor Tip: Like other Saatva mattresses, you get a year-long free trial and free white-glove delivery. You also can choose your comfort level between relaxed firm and firm.

Product Specs: Memory foam, organic cotton cover, CertiPUR-US certified memory foam, 365-night trial, lifetime warranty | Firmness: Medium Soft or Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King, Split California King

Best Cooling Mattress: Cocoon by Sealy The Chill Mattress

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Cocoon by Sealy

Cocoon by Sealy The Chill Mattress

Why It's Worth It: Hey, sweaty sleepers, this one's for you. You might think of Sealy as one of those in-store brands, but the newish boxed mattresses from sub-brand Cocoon by Sealy are surprisingly impressive. This one is constructed with a cooling cover that absorbs and dissipates heat.

Editor Tip: The hybrid mattress has deep coils for support that are spread to increase ventilation, so heat doesn't get trapped inside. In addition to coils, the Chill mattress offers premium pressure relief from layers of multi-density memory foam.

Product Specs: Hybrid, cooling cover, edge support, 100-night trial, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Medium-Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best for Side Sleepers: Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress

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Bear

Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress

Why It's Worth It: This thermoregulating mattress is a whopping 14 inches thick and is constructed with copper-infused memory foam to dissipate heat. Plus, the innerspring coils go all the way to the edges to ensure the mattress doesn't sink as you get in or out. Choose from three levels of support based on your needs.

Editor Tip: The Bear Elite mattress offers "zoned" support, which means it has different types of foam and coils in different areas. The center of the mattress, for instance, has a high concentration of high-gauge coils to provide your lumbar spine with extra support.

Product Specs: Hybrid, copper-infused memory foam, edge support, Greenguard Gold certified, 120-night trial, lifetime warranty | Firmness: Soft, Medium, or Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King

Best Pillow Top Mattress: Serta Perfect Sleeper Innerspring Mattress

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Serta

Serta Perfect Sleeper Innerspring Mattress

Why It's Worth It: All hail the most customizable mattress we spotted. Serta's Perfect Sleeper Innerspring Mattress supports all body types and sizes, as you can choose the amount of support and the firmness level (of which there are eight, ranging from plush pillow top to firm). It's covered with a gel-like cooling cover, and the deep coils are surrounded by inches of foam to cradle you from head to toe.

Editor Tip: This one is made with all sleeping positions in mind, so whether you're a die-hard stomach sleeper or you roll around like a rotisserie chicken, you won't wake up with soreness.

Product Specs: Innerspring, customizable firmness, customizable plushness, 120-night trial, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Firm, Extra Firm, Firm Pillow Top, Medium, Medium Pillow Top, Plush, Plush Pillow Top, Push Euro Top | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King

Best for Back Pain: Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Mattress

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Tempur-Pedic

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Mattress

Why It's Worth It: Sometimes the O.G. brands are worth returning to. This true medium-firm Temper-Cloud Mattress from Tempur-Pedic has motion isolation so nothing will interrupt your slumber. Unlike some other foam beds, the top layer of memory foam on this one contours to your body without leaving you feeling like you're sinking, while the core layers offer support for your spine and hips.

Editor Tip: You can add hybrid technology ($200 extra) if you like everything you're hearing but would like a little more of the durability and pressure-relieving comfort a mattress with innersprings provides.

Product Specs: Memory foam, moisture-wicking cover, 90-night trial, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Medium | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin Long, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King

Best Budget-Friendly Mattress: Linenspa 10-Inch Hybrid Mattress

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Linenspa

Linenspa 10-Inch Memory Foam and Spring Hybrid Mattress

Why It's Worth It: This Linenspa mattress feels a lot more expensive than it is. And trust us, finding a cheap mattress that doesn't sacrifice comfort is hard to come by. Measuring 10 inches thick, this affordable option is constructed with innersprings and memory foam for sounder sleep.

Editor Tip: This is a solid pick for your guest room or upstate home (hey, you might have one), as it doesn't offer many frills but still provides a comfy, supportive place to rest your head at night.

Product Specs: 8-, 10-, or 12-inch thickness; Prime shipping, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Medium | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, Short Queen, King, California King


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