14 Best Mattresses Out There: For Every Budget and Need

The Bear Pro mattress is an all-foam mattress that has a great soft feel, which will therefore be ideal for side sleepers. Starting with the cover, the Bear Pro is made of the Breathable Celliant® fiber. The Celiant fiber is a type of synthetic fiber that is designed to take your body heat and reflect it at you as infrared energy. This helps with muscle recovery. The Celiant cover is a super cooling fabric which is nice for hot sleepers. Below that cover is a top layer of copper-infused foam. The copper infusion is going to help you sleep cool.

The mattress has a good quick response to pressure and has a soft feel which makes it a side sleeper mattress par excellence. Below this is a gel memory foam layer. The gel infusion is going to help you sleep much cooler than traditional soft memory foam. As this is sandwiched under the polyfoam, the mattress will help you sleep cooler. The mattress also has a layer of Bear’s responsive transition foam. It’s a firmer poly foam and it’s going to ease you down onto the base layer below which is made of high-density poly support foam.

What stands out?

• We liked how complete the mattress structure is. The three top layers of the cover and the two top foams help you sleep quite cool. So this mattress is going to feel a lot cooler than a traditional soft foam mattress. Also, we were pleasantly surprised by the edge support which we think is quite strong for a foam mattress. You'd feel supported lying on the edge of the bed. It's therefore the best mattress for side sleepers.

What cons did we manage to find?

• We think this mattress is not going to be a perfect fit for stomach sleepers. They'll need a much firmer mattress to keep their hips supported up in line with their shoulders. Also, heavier sleepers might need a more supportive mattress as well. They'll sink through soft foams such as this Bear.

The Casper Wave Hybrid mattress is a mattress made for back sleepers. It consists of various materials. These include polyurethane foam, gel pods, natural latex, memory foam, and coil springs. The original Casper is known as being an all-foam mattress but with the Wave Hybrid, there’s pocketed coil support. Those pocketed coils give this mattress a lot of nice bounce, good mobility, and you are going to be able to change positions easily.

Casper recently updated the construction of the mattress so this product is a much more different one than the ones earlier produced. The Casper Wave Hybrid is stronger. The mattress also has a medium firmness with a little bit of pressure relief. So, if you are someone who switches a lot from your back to your side throughout the night, the medium firmness and the good mobility of the Casper Hybrid could make this a good mattress for you.

What stands out?

• The mattress has a lot of pressure relief for the shoulders. It's for back sleepers but can also be used by side sleepers, thanks to its pressure relief. Also, you're not going to have the pressure point formation that you might see on a firmer mattress.

What cons did we manage to find?

• We think the Casper Wave Hybrid could be less expensive. It's more of a luxury purchase. It's a lot more expensive than their original all-foam Casper mattress. However, we think it's worth it if you are looking for a luxury mattress if you are someone who is on the heavier side or someone who's suffering from back pain.

The Sweet Night Island is a hybrid mattress that has a luxury firm density. It’s therefore going to be a great pick for those who like to sleep on their stomach, with a low-profile pillow. We’d recommend the mattress to back sleepers who like a firmer feel. They’re going to get the balance of pressure relief and support they need.

The Sweet Night mattress composes of high-density foam, gel memory foam, and wrapped pocket springs. All these are covered by a very breathable fabric. It is designed mainly for stomach sleepers as it has a firm feel. It’s going to be perfect for you if you are a combo stomach sleeper or a lighter-weight stomach sleeper.

What makes it stand out?

• First and foremost, we liked the versatility of this mattress. It's going to be ideal for all types of sleepers, exempting side sleepers. This mattress felt nice and responsive. If you're a combination sleeper who likes to roll around and change positions a lot, you're going to be happy on this mattress. If you're a back and stomach combo sleeper, you would fall in love with this.

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• This mattress is lacking in the aspect of pressure relief for obvious reasons. It's designed for stomach and back sleepers. If you're a side sleeper, this mattress is going to feel a bit too firm to you. You have to look for a bed that offers a little more pressure relief for side sleepers. You need some more sinkage around the shoulders and the hips or you're going to end up feeling sore after spending the night on the mattress.

The Nectar Memory Foam mattress has a cover that is made of polyester with a bit of a quilted structure. Honestly, this doesn’t affect the feel of the mattress too much but it is breathable and is not going to trap too much heat though. Underneath that is the comfort layer of the mattress. It’s a thick layer of gel memory foam with a slow response to pressure. That slow response will give you that contouring feeling around your body.

The Nectar mattress has a classic memory foam feel. So, the mattress will make you sink into the top layers and you’re going to feel that contouring around your body like a nice hug as you sink into the layers. The medium firmness of the mattress makes it good for back sleepers.

What are our favorite features?

• We liked the Nectar mattress for side sleepers for several reasons. It has a deep memory foam layer that helps you to sink further into the mattress. You're not going to get jammed up at the shoulders and are not going to feel pressure at the hips.

What could be better?

• Something to note about the memory foam mattress is that there's not a lot of bounce to the mattress. You may have to force it a little bit to change positions. You're not going to feel more on top of the mattress but feel more sunken into the Nectar. However, it's going to be a nice fit if you are a side sleeper. Lastly, we think it's a little too soft for stomach sleepers.

First off, the Layla mattress is a hybrid product. It has a combination of copper-infused memory foam with polyfoam and coil springs. The mattress is then also covered by a hybrid of polyester, viscose, and poly lycra materials. It’s flippable – that is, it has a firm and soft side. The softer side of the Layla Hybrid comes in at about 5/10 on the firmness scale. This side has a two-and-a-half-inch layer of copper-infused memory foam and it’s quite dense.

If you are lying on the softer side and you’re a stomach sleeper, you’re going to end up with some aches and pains in your lower back. This is because your hips are going to sink deeper into the mattress. The firmer side of the Layla, however, has a 7/10 on the firmness scale. It still gives you a sinking feeling. However, it has a little bit of memory foam contouring and it’s a great choice for back sleepers.

What are our favorite features?

• We like the softer side of the Layla. It's designed for side sleepers. You will be able to sink deeper for pressure relief. Also, you're not going to get that jammed-up feeling of the shoulders. It also helps you to avoid some pressure point formation at the hips.

What could be better?

• The mattress could have firmer support. Therefore, we would recommend checking out the firm side if you're a stomach sleeper. We don't think the softer side provides firm enough support to keep your hips from sinking too far into the mattress and keep your spine aligned in a good position.

First off, the Layla mattress is a hybrid product. It has a combination of copper-infused memory foam with polyfoam and coil springs. The mattress is then also covered by a hybrid of polyester, viscose, and poly lycra materials. It’s flippable – that is, it has a firm and soft side. The softer side of the Layla Hybrid comes in at about 5/10 on the firmness scale. This side has a two-and-a-half-inch layer of copper-infused memory foam and it’s quite dense.

If you are lying on the softer side and you’re a stomach sleeper, you’re going to end up with some aches and pains in your lower back. This is because your hips are going to sink deeper into the mattress. The firmer side of the Layla, however, has a 7/10 on the firmness scale. It still gives you a sinking feeling. However, it has a little bit of memory foam contouring and it’s a great choice for back sleepers.

What are our favorite features?

• We like the softer side of the Layla. It's designed for side sleepers. You will be able to sink deeper for pressure relief. Also, you're not going to get that jammed-up feeling of the shoulders. It also helps you to avoid some pressure point formation at the hips.

What could be better?

• The mattress could have firmer support. Therefore, we would recommend checking out a different mattress if you're a stomach sleeper. We don't think it provides firm enough support to keep your hips from sinking too far into the mattress and keep your spine aligned in a good position.

The SpineAlign Luxury Hybrid comes in different density levels: medium and firm density. In the cover of the mattress, SpineAllign uses a phase change material. What that means is it’s going to give you the cool-to-the-touch feeling and help draw heat away from the sleeper. It’s a good material that’s used in mattresses for cooling purposes.

Below that, we have a layer of Energex foam which is the comfort layer. It adds a softer to medium feel to it so you are going to sink into that layer a little bit. But it has that quick response to pressure. Energex is a bit of a latex alternative foam, which means it’s going to be bouncy, help you to sleep cool, and is breathable. Below that, we have a bit of a transition layer. They call it an ArcticPHASE™ foam material. However, it’s just a naming convention they’re using for what seems to be another layer of Energex foam. Again, this adds a softer to medium feel to it so you’re going to be able to sink a little bit even further into the mattress. Overall, the luxury hybrid mattress is suitable for heavy individuals.

Why are we impressed?

• We liked the Energex layers of the mattress. It works great for motion isolation. Also, the memory foam material is good at dulling motion transfer. By putting it in between the bouncy layers of foam on top and the support layers of the pocketed coils, it's going to help to cut down on how much motion is transferred even though it's a bouncy mattress.

What negatives must you be aware of?

• The cover does give it a little bit slick but also slippery. However, some people complain that the sheets slide around it a little differently. However, the upside is it will help you sleep a bit cooler.

The Idle Gel is a 12-inch mattress built with a combination of gel foam, transition foam, and high-density foam. It’s covered with a 450GSM washable quilted fabric and has medium firmness.

The Idle Gel foam mattress is a good choice for back sleepers who often sleep hot and get sweaty. The cover has a thin breathable texture that is going to help you sleep a bit cooler. This is important because below that we have a layer of memory foam that tends to trap body heat. It has a balance of support and pressure relief that we think back sleepers will appreciate when they start to roll around and change positions.

What do we love it for?

• If you are looking to sleep cool, some memory foam mattresses such as this one tend to trap a lot of body heat. But we were impressed with the Idle Gel foam mattress and its ability to dissipate heat.

What were we disappointed with?

• Some of our complaints with this mattress are that we don't think it's a good choice for stomach sleepers; we didn't feel it has firm enough support. If you're someone who likes to feel more on top of the mattress, this doesn't have a lot of bounce. So, if you are looking to change positions, you may get a little bit stuck.

The Zoma mattress is a mattress that is made for people that live an active lifestyle; in general athletes. The brand is competing with companies like Bear and Brooklyn Bedding. Zoma is an online bed in a box mattress brand and this mattress is available to be shipped for free. As for the mattress, the materials involved are all-foam. These include Triangulex™ memory foam, Reactiv™ Foam, as well as the Support+ Core Foam. The foam has 97% polyester with 3% of spandex for a little stretchiness. This is a thick high profile bed that measures 12 inches of thickness.

It’s perfect for those with shoulder and hip pains because it’s more supportive and firmer. You’ll feel quite comfortable when you’re on your stomach. So, if you’re a lighter to average-weight stomach sleeper, you’ll be quite comfortable on this bed.

What are our favorite features?

• We like the brand behind the mattress. They offer free shipping that ensures you're not paying anything extra for delivery. And then once it shows up at your house, you will have 100 nights to test it out. So, if you don't like it inside the trial window, just call them up, get your money back totally at free returns. It also comes with a 10-year warranty.

What could be better?

• Despite its high profile, this is not so supportive for people with heavy weight. If you're a heavier stomach sleeper, we advise that you opt for something with some innerspring support.

The Eight Sleep Pod Pro is advertised as a smart waterbed with custom temperature settings designed specifically to regulate your temperature. So hot sleepers should be in for a treat with this. However, a low-quality smart water mattress is a big bedroom disaster just waiting to happen. So, does this deliver as promised?

Well, the Eight Sleep Pod Pro is an all-foam mattress that’s built with Smart Temp artificial intelligence technology. You can pair it with a water pump and an app to pump water throughout the mattress and regulate your temperature, which sounds great for hot sleepers.

What do we love it for?

• We liked the hydro-cooling technology of the mattress. It can heat and cool each side of the bed from 55 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The pod uses water in a hub and Smart Temp AI to regulate your body temperature throughout the night and keep you cool or warm if that's what you prefer. And then this bed also pairs with an app that lets you set your preferred temperature and offers some sleep tips.

What were we disappointed with?

• This mattress is not the perfect fit for everybody. Some reasons it might not be great for you is if you don't want to deal with the setup or maintenance of this bed. It is important that you refill the water tank every two to three months and that you include the hydrogen peroxide in the water tank to prevent any kind of growth. Also, if you sleep on your side, this mattress might be a little bit too firm for you. Finally, if you're a heavier sleeper, we don't think this bed is going to be quite supportive enough for you. We would advise opting for something a little bit firmer that offers some innerspring support.

Starting from the material and with the cover, it has a TENCEL cover which feels very cool to the touch and breathable. Because heavier sleepers, tend to sleep a bit hotter, you are going to be worried about breathability and cooling. But the cover is adaptable to heavy and hot sleepers. Next up is the first comfort layer – there’s a two-part comfort layer. On top, there’s an ultra-dense memory foam which is a 4-pound memory plus foam from Helix. This should provide nice pressure relief and contouring. And then there’s below that a Helix dynamic foam which has a more latex-like feel and adds some more contouring.

This is a really good mattress for heavy back sleepers. If that’s your preferred sleeping position, this might be the right mattress for you. The mattress is also super comfortable for lighter sleepers. So, we think that for couples of different weights. We wouldn’t recommend it for side sleepers. Their hips are going to dig too far into it which can eventually lead to pain over time.

Why is it special?

• The mattress has a good support layer. It has extra-large wrapped coils designed to support heavier sleepers. In addition, there's a reinforced perimeter for edge support. We also like the density of the base layer. It is made of foam which provides some added support and durability to the mattress.

What are the flaws?

• It's difficult to switch positions on this bed. You'd feel like you're going to get stuck in, which is something to watch out for especially if you like to move around at night. Also, this mattress doesn't have the best edge support. When you are sitting on the edge of the bed, it sinks almost halfway to its full height.

The Awara mattress is a natural as well as organic mattress with hybrid construction of coils and latex foam. The cover has certified natural organic cotton along with natural wool. That means the fabric is made from cotton that was grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. It’s processed in a way that is low-impact for the environment.

The mattress has 13 inches thickness and it is ideal for sleepers looking for medium firmness; that is, the back sleepers and some side sleepers. Constructed in a simple way, there are 9-inch pocketed coils inside. These are topped by organic Dunlop latex foam of 4 inches. And then, there’s a natural wool and organic cotton cover.

What makes it special?

• We liked that it's made of natural and organic materials. These types of materials do cost a little bit more than what is standard in mattresses. This is why the price point is a little bit higher. The latex is certified as 100% organic natural Dunlop latex. Also, we liked that it comes with a 365-night trial.

What cons did we find?

• Honestly, there's nothing significant to complain about the Awara mattress. It's natural, organic, and features certified materials. It also has a comprehensive lifetime warranty with a bumper 365-night trial.

The Natural Bliss is a PlushBeds latex mattress that comes to the market in four different firmness options. Founded in 2008, the brand, PlushBeds, is a family-run company that produces organic and environmentally sustainable products. The Natural Bliss is the company’s all-natural latex mattress. Like many all-natural mattresses on the market, it’s made from materials that are organic and eco-friendly.

The Natural Bliss range of mattresses comes in three versions. The six-inch model is one single six-inch layer of organic Dunlop latex wrapped in an organic cotton cover. It’s made of Dunlop latex that is durable, sturdy, and provides excellent support. And the organic cotton cover is breathable to avoid the buildup of heat. The eight-inch model includes six inches of Dunlop latex plus an additional two inches of Talalay latex. Talalay is more responsive than Dunlop and it conforms to your body more than Dunlop. This means you can expect better pressure relief while still receiving excellent support. The 10-inch model features a base layer made from a single six-inch layer of Dunlop latex to stabilize the mattress core. Then the comfort layers are two, two-inch layers of Talalay latex. Both the eight-inch and 10-inch models are wrapped in the same organic cotton cover as the six-inch.

What do we love it for?

• The Natural Bliss is ideal for eco-conscious consumers. The bed is also a great choice for customers looking to customize their mattress height, firmness, and thickness. And those who suffer from allergies will appreciate the hypoallergenic construction of this bed.

What were we disappointed with?

• The Natural Bliss comes in at a higher price point than many other latex models, making this a tough sell for more budget-minded customers. The thickest option is 10 just high. And while that's about average, shopper's looking for a high-profile mattress may need to look elsewhere. And finally, we think sleepers with different body types or sleeping styles may struggle to find a one-size-fits-all option.

The GhostBed Luxe is an all-foam mattress totaling 13 inches in height. Here, we have a thin layer of a phase-change material that goes over the entire mattress. This phase change layer material is going to help with temperature regulation and cooling. It’s going to help dissipate some body heat so you don’t overheat while you sleep. Below that we have the comfort layer of the mattress which is two inches of gel memory foam. Gel memory foam has a slow response to pressure.

The Luxe is the second mattress offering under the GhostBed name. Like the GhostBed Classic which is made of latex and gel memory foam for cooling effect, GhostBed has also taken special care by ensuring the materials in the Luxe ensure a cool sleeping environment. However, this doesn’t have latex. Instead, it includes a hybrid of materials such as high-density foam, gel memory foam, a cooling fiber, as well as a quilted fabric cover.

What are our favorite features?

• The mattress has a half-inch of cool fiber material as well as an inch of gel memory foam. While memory foam has a reputation for trapping a little too much body heat at times, the gel infusion is going to pull that body heat away from the sleeper and help with temperature regulation and cooling.

What could be better?

• The mattress lets your hips sink in, which isn't great for stomach sleepers because it puts your back in a bad position. However, it's a great option for side sleepers and maybe back sleepers too.

The Mellow Olaf is an air foam that is advertised as a gel memory foam mattress with a comfort foam layer and an anti-slip bottom. But does it deliver all the promises? Well, first, the product manufacturer, Mellow, indicates this as a medium-density foam mattress. However, we found that the mattress appeared to be too soft. It’s not supportive at all and doesn’t deliver the cooling it’s advertised to make.

Also, the warranty is not long in comparison to others. Mellow offers just 10 years in the same market where models within its range have a warranty of at least 25 years. Some brands even offer a lifetime warranty with a sleep trial ranging from 101 days to 365 days. However, the Mellow Olaf doesn’t even come with a day of sleep trial.

The only upside is the mattress is certified by Oeko-Tex, which means it has been tested and found not to have toxic chemicals that might cause some off-gassing or be problematic to allergy sufferers.