Best Mattresses of 2024
Our sleep experts have tested hundreds of beds to rate and select the best mattresses on the market. Here are our favorites.
What to consider
Sleeping position
Body type
Feel
Performance
Company policies
Our Picks
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Getting the best mattress means something different for everybody. Different sleeping positions need varying levels of firmness to keep the body supported in the right ways as you rest. Some people sleep hot while others are always cold. If you have a partner to consider as well that can add complications and additional needs all in just one mattress. And with Fourth of July sales already in full swing, we're rounding up all of the best Fourth of July mattress deals to shop for the holiday.
If you're looking for a new bed, we've got you covered. I’ve used my years of experience researching and testing beds to select the best mattresses worth your money. Whether you're looking for a comfortable memory foam bed, a natural latex mattress, an innerspring or cooling mattress, or just an affordable mattress, we've got the top picks.
Read more: Guide to Mattress Types: Materials and What to Consider
What's the best mattress overall?
While testing mattresses for this list, we found that the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is the best overall mattress you can buy. It has three firmness options -- so it's great for people who prefer a firm mattress or a softer mattress -- and a durable hybrid construction, meaning anyone can sleep on this bed.
This bed is already priced well for the quality you get, but to make it even sweeter, Brooklyn Bedding offers generous sales that can knock a couple of hundred dollars off the retail price.
Read more: How to Break in a New Mattress: What to Do and How Long It Takes
Best mattresses of 2024
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress
Best mattress overall
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Saatva Classic Mattress
Best firm mattress
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Nectar Premier Mattress
Best memory foam mattress
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Big Fig Mattress
Best mattress for heavy people
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Allswell Mattress
Best value mattress
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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Mattress
Best cooling mattress for hot sleepers
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Saatva Rx
Best mattress for back pain
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Layla Hybrid Mattress
Best mattress for side sleepers
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The cover on the Layla Hybrid features the brand's signature honeycomb texture.
Purple Restore mattress
Best hybrid mattress
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Bear Original Mattress
Best all-foam mattress
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Helix Sunset Luxe Mattress
Best mattress for pressure relief
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WinkBed Mattress
Best mattress for stomach sleepers
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Plank Firm Luxe Mattress
Best mattress for back sleepers
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Avocado Green Mattress
Best organic mattress
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Sparrow Signature Hybrid Mattress
Best mattress for couples
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Dreamfoam Doze Mattress
Best mattress under $500
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Best mattresses of 2024 compared
Compare our top picks by price and warranty information.
Mattress type | Price (queen) | Sleep trial period | Warranty | |
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid | Hybrid | $1,332 | 120 nights | 10-year limited |
Saatva Classic | Hybrid | $2,095 | 365 nights | Lifetime |
Nectar Premier | Memory foam | $1,499 | 365 nights | Forever |
Big Fig | Hybrid | $1,899 | 120 nights | 20-year prorated |
Allswell | Hybrid | $317 | 100 nights | 10-year limited |
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe | Hybrid | $1,865 | 120 nights | 10-year limited |
Saatva Rx | Neutral hybrid | $3,295 | 365 nights | Lifetime |
Layla Hybrid | Flippable hybrid | $1,699 | 120 nights | 10-year limited |
Purple Restore | Hyper-Elastic Polymer hybrid | $2,399 | 100 nights | 10-year limited |
Bear Original | Memory foam | $998 | 120 nights | Lifetime warranty |
Helix Sunset Luxe | Hybrid | $2,374 | 100 nights | 15-year warranty |
WinkBed | Hybrid | $1,799 | 120 nights | Lifetime warranty |
Plank Firm | Flippable hybrid | $1,532 | 120 nights | 10-year limited warranty |
Avocado Green | Latex hybrid | $1,999 | 365 nights | 25-limited warranty |
Sparrow Signature | Ply foam hybrid | $2,132 | 365 nights | Lifetime warranty |
Dreamfoam Doze | Neutral foam | $275 | 120 nights | 10-year limited warranty |
Other mattresses we have tested
We’ve tested many other beds outside of what was included in this best mattress list. Many of them are great but didn’t quite cut earning that “best” title. Mattresses are subjective, and there’s a chance that one of these beds might work better for you.
Tempur Pro-Adapt: If you live and die by memory foam in its truest form, you already know Tempur-Pedic. The Tempur ProAdapt was a close second for the best overall memory foam mattress, though the cost is more than what many people will want to pay. Still, if you want a dense, memory foam mattress that cradles your every curve and are willing to pay for it, you’ll like this bed.
Tuft & Needle: This simple, two-layer mattress has a neutral foam feel that budget shoppers will love. You can get a Tuft & Needle mattress for under $1,000. It’s not as cheap as the Allswell, but it’s another budget bed to watch.
How we test mattresses
Our team of sleep experts has spent years researching, testing and deconstructing over 200 mattresses. Most of our testing happens in our 6,000-square-foot mattress warehouse in Reno, Nevada. In addition to the office space where our team tirelessly compiles mattress data, there are also two mock bedrooms we use to test and film reviews in. A back room also serves as an overflow for the hundreds of mattresses the team has tested.
Testing mattresses is a very hands-on process that involves analyzing the construction, feeling and rolling around on the beds from multiple points of view. Our team has a variety of genders, body types and sleeper positions, which allows us to give each bed a well-rounded view that we can compile into recommendations for the average person.
Firmness and feel: Firmness and feel are some of the most subjective factors when testing mattresses. How firm a mattress feels will depend on how much pressure you put on the mattress, aka your body weight. To get the best picture of a mattress's true firmness and feel, we have multiple team members test and rate each bed.
Durability and construction: We can’t sleep on every mattress we test for years to test the durability (though we have done it for some). While we note the construction of a bed, we use it to inform how durable and supportive a bed will be over time. Saatva, for example, received a 10 support score during testing because of the hefty construction and dual-coil system.
Motion isolation: When I say motion isolation, I’m referring to how well a bed can dampen movement across the surface. We test this by having multiple teammates move around and measure how much motion they can feel. Memory foam tends to perform best in this area. For example, the Nectar Premier mattress scored higher in motion isolation because the memory foam layers are superior at dampening movement compared with innerspring mattresses.
CNET video producer Jon Gomez captures mattress expert Dillon Payne testing the edge support of a mattress.
Edge support: This one might not seem like a big deal, but edge support is important if you sleep on the edge of the bed. Think about it like how strong the bed’s perimeter is. If it caves in when we sit or lay on it, it doesn’t have good edge support and receives a score corresponding to where it falls in the data.
Temperature: Many brands claim their mattresses are cooling, though very few actually are. While adding cooling technology or gel-infused foams can help regulate temperature, it doesn’t mean they are physically cool to the touch. We carefully assess each of the cooling features but differentiate between being temperature-neutral and actually cooling. For instance, Purple is a naturally breathable bed because of the grid construction, but we don’t consider it an actively cooling bed.
Read more on how we test mattresses.
How to choose the best mattress
It’s easy to get lost in the industry terminology like Hyper-Elastic Polymer or zoned support and not know which bed is right for you. These things sound appealing, but not everyone will like or need every feature. The best mattress for you will suit your needs. So before you do anything, you need to consider three main points: your sleeping position, body type and budget.
Sleeping position
How you sleep will help you narrow down your mattress pool by firmness.
- Side sleepers will need softer mattresses to ensure they get enough cushion for their joints.
- Stomach and back sleepers want a firmer mattress to ensure their spine stays neutral to avoid back pain.
- Combo sleepers have more flexibility, although they should make the call based on the position in which they spend the most time.
Your body type
Your body type also will help you determine which mattress you should choose. We always recommend that heavier folks go with hybrid beds for longevity.
How much pressure you put on a mattress will also influence how firm it feels. Heavy people who put the most pressure on mattresses will find mattresses to be softer. The inverse is true for petite body types who will find things feel firmer. We base our firmness rating of 1 through 10 from the perspective of someone weighing 150 to 230 pounds.
Women also have to consider breast comfort when shopping for their mattresses. Stomach sleepers need firm mattresses for spinal support, though many women find extremely firm beds painful across the chest. That’s not to say women can’t sleep on firm mattresses, though it may influence how firm of a bed you choose. Pillow tops, memory foam or padded covers can provide extra cushion to firm mattresses.
Price
Once you know what you need from your mattress, you must establish your budget. The reality is that beds are a big investment. The average online mattress costs around $1,200, although beds under $500 are available for people on a budget. Don't worry, just because they’re cheaper doesn’t mean they’re poor quality.
Here’s another thing about mattresses: there are always mattress deals available. You should never have to buy a mattress for full price. From Memorial Day to Black Friday to every season in between, you’ll almost have access to some sort of discount.
What are the different kinds of mattresses
If you’re new to online mattress shopping, one easy way to narrow down the best mattress for you is by choosing a type of bed.
Foam mattresses are made entirely of layers of foam, whether it be polyfoam or gel foam. Each foam layer has a different density because it serves a distinct purpose in the bed. The foams with the highest density will be on the bottom because it’s the bed's structure.
Latex foam mattresses are divided into two types: natural and synthetic. Natural and organic latex foam is hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and environmentally friendly. Synthetic latex foam is artificially made but cheaper than organic material. Either way, latex foam is durable, breathable and very bouncy. Latex beds are almost always very heavy, so having two people to move them is best.
Memory foam mattresses are one of the most popular types because they are comfortable and excellent at isolating motion and offering pressure relief to the joints. Memory foam is often slower to respond, making it difficult to switch positions at night.
Hybrid mattresses use both foam and metal coils. They’re closest in design to the innerspring mattress most of us grew up with, but the added layers of foam do wonders for pressure relief. We recommend hybrid mattresses for people who weigh over 230 pounds.
Pillow-top mattresses have a padded layer on the top of the bed that’s often tufted to provide extra cushioning. They’re often made of wool, organic cotton or other light and airy materials.
Best mattress FAQs
How much should I pay for a mattress?
How much you should spend on your next bed depends on your budget. The average online mattress retails around $800 to $1,200 for a queen-size mattress. There are beds under $500 or luxury mattresses that cost over $2,000 if you're looking for luxury.
How often should you replace your mattress?
The average lifespan of a mattress is about seven to 10 years. How long your mattress lasts depends on how often you sleep on it, if you rotate it and what it’s made of. All-foam mattresses tend to wear out a little fast because the foam can sag.
If you’re not ready to replace your mattress, adding a mattress topper may help you squeeze extra life out of your bed.
What is the best time to buy a mattress?
There is always some sort of mattress sale going on. The type of sale will vary by the time of year. You’ll see the biggest markdowns around major holidays like Labor Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Black Friday and Christmas.
What mattress is recommended by doctors?
Your sleeping habits and body type are essential to any mattress recommendation. So, while there is no one mattress recommendation by doctors, there are certifications to look for. For instance, mattresses like the Avocado Green and Plank Firm Luxe are endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.
How do I choose the best mattress for my sleeping position?
Your sleeping position will determine how firm your mattress should be. Side sleepers sleep best on softer mattresses that offer enough pressure relief so they don’t develop pressure points on the shoulders, knees and hips. Stomach and back sleepers need a firmer mattress that keeps their spine in a neutral position throughout the night. If a mattress is too soft, you’ll wake up with back pain. Combination sleepers should choose based on where they spend the most time.
What type of mattress is best for people with allergies?
People with allergies benefit most from mattresses made with hypoallergenic materials, like latex foam beds. Latex foam is naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, so mold and other allergens can’t grow on it. Alternatively, memory foam beds are a good choice for people with allergies.
How can I tell if a mattress is good for me without trying it in-store?
Buying your next bed online can seem like a risk. However, the best online mattresses offer trial periods and free returns to make sure you’re satisfied with your selection. Trials from brands range from around 90 days up to a full year to make your decision. If you’re unhappy, you can return it and get a refund.
The best way to start shopping for your next bed is to consider your preferences, sleeping position and budget. That will help you narrow down the market to your best options.
How do mattress warranties work, and what should I look for?
Nearly all online mattress brands offer a warranty. However, the warranty duration will vary by brand, though the low side tends to be around ten years. Just because a mattress has a warranty doesn’t mean everything is covered under it. Warranties protect you against defects in the bed, like broken coils or split seams. Warranties do not cover normal wear and tear to your bed.
Some brands, like Nest Bedding, offer unique programs like the lifetime renewal exchange, which allows you to replace old layers of foam.
How can I extend the life of my mattress?
The average lifespan of the average mattress is between seven and ten years. Though there are things you can do to extend the life of your bed:
- Clean regularly
- Rotate your mattress to avoid uneven wear
- Add a mattress protector
- Use a mattress topper to change the firmness or feel of your bed
Are more expensive mattresses always better?
No, expensive mattresses aren’t always better. Plenty of really affordable beds rival the quality and comfort of costly beds. More expensive beds often have extra bells and whistles like zoned support and cooling covers that budget choices don’t have.
How important is edge support in a mattress?
Edge support is extremely important for people who sleep near the edge of the bed, are in a couple or need stability to get on and off the bed. Some mattresses offer reinforced edges to ensure there is no sagging at night.
How do I properly clean and maintain my mattress?
Changing your bedding regularly is the first step in keeping your bedroom clean. However, it won’t stop your bed from collecting stains, dead skin cells and dust mites. Properly cleaning your mattress includes spot cleaning, vacuuming and deep cleanings.