15 Best Mattresses to Buy in 2023

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It may be tempting to scrimp on a mattress, but think of a high-quality mattress as an investment in your sleep. "It is important to realize that about a third of your day is spent in bed," says Peter Polos, MD, PhD, sleep medicine specialist and sleep expert for Sleep Number. "Typically, when we purchase a bed, it is not uncommon for it to be used for eight to 10 years or more. Therefore, you must consider the benefit of paying for a quality bed, which will last and deliver a proper sleep environment."

Mattresses aren't one size fits all, though. "Mattress choice and needs vary a lot from person to person, largely due to preferred sleeping position and body weight," says Susan Miller, a lead researcher and certified sleep expert at Sleep Mattress HQ.

Your body weight can influence the feel and support of a mattress, says Miller. "People who are heavier may require a firmer mattress to prevent excessive sinkage, while people who are lighter might prefer softer mattresses." Look for mattresses with specific weight recommendations or those designed to accommodate a wide range of body types.

To help you find the best mattress for your individual needs, we considered the above mattress buying tips, plus scoured top retailers for the most well-reviewed and highly rated memory foam, innerspring, and hybrid options out there. We also polled our expert editorial team to see what mattresses they use and love.

The Saatva Classic is an award-winning mattress with overwhelmingly positive reviews, thanks to its plush three-inch euro pillow top and a proprietary Lumbar Zone Technology that provides extra support and promotes healthy spinal alignment. It's also highly breathable to help hot sleepers stay cooler during the night. The dual-coil design allows more air to flow through, dispersing body heat, plus the whole mattress is covered in naturally breathable organic cotton.

For those who experience pain, this hybrid mattress is a fantastic option that will feel a lot like, well, sleeping on a cloud. The mattress boasts a whopping seven layers. But what you really need to know is all these design features offer a combination of pressure-relieving gel memory foam and innerspring coils quilted with foam and topped with breathable cashmere.

Tempur-Pedic mattresses are known to be some of the most comfortable on the market, but they also have a reputation for being some of the most expensive. Thankfully, its mattress in a box has a lower price point that makes it a little more affordable. It boasts three layers of the company's proprietary foam for superior pressure relief side sleepers will appreciate. Don't be put off by how firm it feels at first, either—the mattress conforms to your body weight, shape, and temperature over time for a more tailored experience.

As the name might suggest, this affordable mattress feels more luxe than your average cheap mattress. Despite its much more attainable price tag, the mattress in a box garners rave reviews all around. The hybrid mattress features coils for support, plus plush memory foam that contour to your body for increased comfort. As a nice bonus, it's also outfitted with a special fabric that feels cool to the touch—perfect for hot sleepers who tend to sweat at night.

For those who prioritize organic products, the Avocado mattress is a standout. It features GOLS-certified organic latex, GOTS-certified organic wool, and GOTS-certified organic cotton, plus is needle-tufted by hand (not glued) in Los Angeles—no polyurethane foams or toxic fire retardants. It's just as comfortable as other options, too, thanks to up to 1,438 pocketed coils that are arranged in five zones for improved ergonomics and support.

An upgrade to the brand's original mattress in a box, the Mint mattress is made with two layers of T&N Adaptive foam to provide personalized softness and support, plus has cooling ceramic gel and heat-conducting graphite to help with temperature regulation. But one of its biggest claims to fame? The mattress boasts a cozy knit fabric cover that's removable and machine-washable to keep the whole thing in tip-top condition.

Purple's big claim to fame is a special GelFlex Grid, which is an elastic top layer that toes the line between plush and firm for both comfort (i.e. pressure relief) and support. It also has a higher weight capacity—600 pounds—and premium motion isolation, making it more suitable for both heavy people and couples.

This mattress in a box is made up of five layers that each add its own benefit: a shift-resistant lower cover to keep the mattress stable, a stability base layer for support, a response layer to limit motion transfer, two inches of memory foam for cushioning and pressure relief, and a breathable cooling cover. And because it skews a little bit firmer than your average mattress in a box, it's just right for stomach sleepers.

This mattress was specifically designed with side sleepers in mind. It's constructed with a special memory foam that provides pressure point relief on your hips and shoulders—the areas where side sleepers most commonly experience aches and pains. It also has zoned lumbar support for additional contouring and support and a premium quilted pillow top with your choice of a breathable Tencel cover or a proprietary cooling cover.

As the name might suggest, this mattress is ideal for anyone who runs hot at night. The hybrid features a full 12 inches of both memory foam and premium coils for maximum support and comfort. Each coil is fully isolated and encased in fabric, so they all move independently, offering targeted support and reduced motion transfer—great for couples. It also has a special ventilated design to increase airflow.

Designed to support an impressive 1,000 pounds in total, this mattress is perfect for anyone on the heavier side. It's neither too firm nor too soft—instead, it offers just the right amount of pressure-point relief and contouring. You can also opt to have a special GlacioTex Cooling Cover sewn into the surface of the mattress for improved temperature control overnight.

The original mattress in a box, but made even better. The Casper Element has two layers of premium foam for the perfect balance of softness and support. It also boasts a top layer of perforated foam to help improve breathability and keep you cooler at night. Also nice: The eco-friendly cover easily zips off to keep your mattress in premium condition for longer.

If you like a firm mattress, try this one, which has a flippable design that allows you to choose just how firm you go. On one side, there's a .75-inch quilted top layer with continuous stitching paired with a two-inch high-density support layer that's extra firm; on the other, a 1.5-inch quilted top layer with tack-and-jump stitching and a special one-inch comfort layer paired with a two-inch high-density support layer for a traditional firm feel.

One of the most popular choices on Amazon, this affordable mattress has garnered nearly 150,000 reviews—most of them overwhelmingly positive. Mostly because the mattress is made with a green tea and moisture-absorbing ActivCharcoal that's infused into pressure-relieving memory foam to cradles and contour your body to relieve any aches and pains while you sleep.

Parents will sleep well at night knowing their kids are resting their heads on a fully organic cotton and wool mattress that offers premium support and maximum breathability. There are absolutely no chemical flame retardants, fiberglass, or polyurethane foams used in the manufacturing process. It also has a low profile that's perfectly suited for both bunk beds and trundles.

Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.

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