Best Mattresses for Combination Sleepers (2025)

The Helix Midnight Luxe is one of our favorite recommendations at Mattress Clarity, prized for its mid-range feel that balances luxurious pressure relief with robust support to suit a wide range of sleeper types. This, along with its robust edge support and responsive nature, makes it a match for combination sleepers, especially those who flip-flop between their back and side. This mattress earned an overall pressure relief score of 4.2/5, an edge support score of 4.8/5, and a responsiveness rating of 4/5—all of which are markers of a great combo-sleeping mattress.

The Helix Midnight Luxe came in at a 6/10 on our firmness scale, which is just a touch softer than your typical medium-firm. However, its balanced feel earned high praise from physical therapist Dr. Hannah Habeeb, who called this mattress “so supportive.” She added, “It’s so silky and comfortable too, which is great for cushioning the joints and lower back.”

I agreed with her sentiments when I first tried out the bed. Back sleeping was a hit for me; the pillow top contoured nicely to my lumbar spine, filling in the gap there. I also thought the mattress was quite comfortable on my stomach and side—the latter echoed by our heavyweight tester Caine Wilkes: “On my side, the plush top feels really nice and comfortable while the bottom layers are more supportive,” he said. Based on our findings, combination sleepers should find comfort in each sleeping position on the Midnight Luxe.

In the bed’s responsiveness test, I was surprised that I could still move around easily with its doughy pillow top. Most combination sleepers shouldn’t notice they have to put in effort to switch between positions. You might have some difficulty rolling from back to stomach or vice versa, but I don’t see this being a problem while you’re asleep. Generally, combination sleepers who still want some of that foam feel will like the Midnight Luxe.

The same goes for edge support—even though the pillow top compresses a bit when bearing weight, I was still impressed by how secure I felt sitting and lying on the edge of the mattress. I could lie down with one leg hanging over the side of the bed and still feel secure, so I’d say that combination sleepers looking to spread out will be set on this mattress.

Where combination sleepers might encounter trouble is if they share the bed with a partner. I’m a notoriously light sleeper, and when I had my fellow tester get into bed with me, I could feel her movements as she shifted around. I rated motion isolation at 4/5, which means most sleepers will be satisfied, but my fellow extra-light sleepers may want something with more motion absorption—like the Nolah Evolution.

Read more in our full Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review.

If you’re looking for a mattress for combination sleepers on a budget, look no further than the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid. This mattress earned a perfect response score, with its next highest rating in edge support (4.4/5), an ideal recipe for combination sleeping. It has a firmer feel that’s geared toward support, so if you like to feel “on top” of your mattress as you switch between your preferred positions, you’ll be more than comfortable.

After taking the DreamCloud mattress for a spin, Dr. Habeeb found that it provided a “neutral alignment” across all sleeping positions. “It provides really nice support for the lumbar spine when back and side sleeping,” she explained. “On the stomach, there’s enough lift at the hips to keep the lower back perfectly straight.”

Our testers found that the DreamCloud had a firmer feel, coming in at a 7.5/10 on our firmness scale. Still, this doesn’t mean the mattress was uncomfortable, as our testers quite liked it on their backs and sides, giving it a 4.2/5 for pressure relief. “On my back, I’m feeling a lot of cushioning from the quilted cover, and it’s filling in the space of my lower back,” said lightweight tester Riley Otis. “I think if you are a lightweight back-and-side combination sleeper, this would be a really good option for you,” she added.

Regardless of which sleeping positions you prefer, switching between them will be a breeze on the DreamCloud. “This bed has great bounce and responsiveness,” an in-house tester said after giving the mattress a try. “It’s very easy to switch positions, and I don’t feel stuck in the mattress at all.” She heartily recommended it for combination sleepers who want an effortless transition between sleeping positions.

This bounciness extended to the edges of the mattress, as our tester found that it helps “lift you right out of the bed.” When sitting down, she could feel the coil layer propping her up and keeping her from sinking. It was the same story while lying down, “I tried to roll around into different positions and see if I would tip over, but the edge remained intact and never collapsed,” she said.

Our tester noted some issues that could affect combination sleepers. “Because this mattress does have quite a bit of bounce to it, I did feel my fellow partner changing sleeping positions beside me,” she explained during the motion isolation test. She didn’t think it was enough to rouse your average sleeper, but light sleepers may want to exercise caution.

Looking for a bed with better motion isolation? Check out the Bear Original. Or you can read more in our full DreamCloud mattress review.

Sleepers over 230 pounds may struggle to find a mattress that properly supports them while still maintaining comfort. Combination sleepers in this category may have added stress looking for a mattress that’s built for their needs, too. Thankfully, the WinkBed Plus checks all the boxes. This luxury mattress was built with plus-size sleepers in mind. It features high-density support, plenty of bounce (earning a 4/5 for responsiveness), and robust edge support (scoring 4.2/5) to satisfy combination sleepers.

The WinkBed comes in multiple iterations, and the Plus is the one intentionally designed for heavyweight sleepers. While Dr. Habeeb didn’t get to try the Plus specifically, she was more than impressed with the flagship WinkBed’s support. “I actually think this is a great bed for heavier sleepers, as it’s extremely supportive and can prevent them from sinking in too far,” she said.

Our heavyweight tester heartily endorsed Dr. Habeeb’s opinion, Matt Schickling, when he tried out the Plus. He found ample pressure relief on both his back and his side, which contributed to the bed’s overall pressure relief score of 4.3/5. “Overall, I feel really well-supported, which is unique in a firm-feeling mattress,” he said. “I don’t feel any pressure in my hips, shoulder, or lower back.” I also tried out the Plus myself, and as an average-weight sleeper, I found it very comfortable despite its firmness (for which I gave it an 8/10 on our firmness scale)—especially for stomach sleeping.

The firmness of the WinkBed Plus’ pillow top does help out in the responsiveness tests. I was able to move around on the surface of this mattress without getting caught in the dips and valleys of the pillowy contours. The coils below really pulled their weight here, as I was able to roll from each position without much effort. 

The edges of the mattress are just as bouncy and firm as the rest of it, but also lofty too, which was the first thing I noticed when testing the bed’s edge support. That was the only issue when getting in and out of bed, though; I could feel the foam compress a bit under my weight, but the coils held firm, keeping me aloft. This was true for sitting and lying down. The edge of the mattress kept its shape even as I rolled around and aggressively switched positions on it, so rowdy combination sleepers shouldn’t feel unstable as they spread out.

If you share the bed with a partner, motion isolation shouldn’t pose a problem on the WinkBed, but if your partner is a lightweight sleeper, they may find this mattress a bit too unyielding. Another area of concern for the Plus comes from Dr. Habeeb’s notes on the original WinkBed. She said that it was “a tad too firm to relieve pressure at the joints properly.” Given that the Plus is firmer, this issue could be exacerbated.

Want something better suited for lighter sleepers that can still support larger folks? Check out the DreamCloud. You can read more about this bed in our full WinkBed Plus mattress review.

Most memory foam beds aren’t always good mattresses for combination sleepers, as their cushy, slow-moving feel can leave you feeling “stuck” on the surface, making it difficult to switch positions. It’s a different story with the Bear Original. This mattress has a slightly firmer feel that lends the bed an “on-top” feel, making it easier to move around on the surface. It earned a 4/5 for response and 4.2/5 for edge support, both of which are markers for a great foam bed for combination sleepers.

The Bear Original came in at a 7/10 on our firmness scale, which is just a touch firmer than typical medium-firm. Dr. Hannah Habeeb noted that the Bear provided “firmer support that doesn’t allow for much sinkage,” which could benefit sleepers who need alignment or are dealing with conditions like back pain.

In a similar vein, our testers most preferred the Bear Original on their back. “The mattress is contouring my body nicely,” said our lightweight tester. “I’m not feeling much pressure in my body, and my hips and shoulders feel aligned.” Heavyweight tester Matt Schickling found that the mattress kept him “pretty well and evenly supported after a minute or so of lying on it.”

The Bear Original should also be firm enough to support stomach sleepers. In contrast, some side sleepers may want something a touch softer—something to keep in mind if that position is in your combination-sleeping rotation.

Softer foam mattresses allow sleepers to sink in and may feel like they’re holding onto you, making switching positions difficult. My colleague Melanie Kassel found that the Bear’s firmer feel had the opposite effect in her responsiveness tests. “Because the foam is firmer, I was always right at the surface rather than sucked into the layers,” she said. She said that though the mattress didn’t feel bouncy like an innerspring bed, it was still responsive enough for combination sleepers.

Melanie thought that the edge support was just average, though a bit impressive for an all-foam mattress. These beds can sag when bearing weight as they lack the structural support of coils. When she stacked weight plates on the edge of the mattress to mimic a heavyweight sleeper seated on the edge, the bed barely sank a few inches. Lying down, she felt most secure on her back and stomach, which are the two positions we recommend for the Bear mattress.

If you’re looking for something that will work better for side-sleeping combination sleepers, check out the Saatva Classic. Otherwise, read more in our Bear Original mattress review.

If you’re a combination sleeper who wakes up with pain in your back, there’s a chance that your current mattress could be the culprit. For a mattress that delivers plenty of support and pressure relief, and is also great for combination sleepers, check out the Saatva Classic. 

This luxury innerspring earned perfect 5/5 scores for both response and edge support, the pinnacle of excellence for combination sleepers. More than that, this happens to be the mattress I sleep on every night, and as a combination sleeper myself, I only have nice things to say about this bed.

We tested the Luxury Firm model of the Saatva Classic in our studio, which just so happens to be the model I have at home. It came in at a 7/10 on our firmness scale, just a smidge firmer than your typical medium-firm. However, Dr. Habeeb actually found the mattress felt softer than she expected. “It’s very comfortable, plush, and cushioning,” she said. “But I’m still finding enough support to keep my spine aligned for back pain.”

I have slept in every sleeping position on my Saatva Classic without incident, though my bias is toward stomach and side, the latter of which also appealed to our heavyweight tester, Matt Schickling. “I actually physically felt the pressure relief on my lower back, which is rare,” he said. He also found back-sleeping plenty comfortable, saying the alignment was like “like a stretch when you haven’t stretched in a while.” This mix of alignment and pressure relief should help stave off pesky back pain, keeping you properly supported in each sleeping position.

My favorite performance feature about the Saatva Classic is its bounce. I don’t think any other mattress compares, which is why it earned a perfect score for response. You’ll feel like you’re on the moon as you launch yourself from position to position without any incident, even with that plush pillow top beneath you. The reason is the bed’s two coil units, which offer double the bounce and support.

If I had to choose a second favorite, I’d pick the Saatva’s edge support. You can often find me stretching to plug in my phone or dead asleep with one leg over the side of the bed—and in neither position am I likely to slip off. Saatva’s essentially the gold standard for edge support. Combination sleepers and couples should be able to spread out, and older adults or those with mobility concerns will have no issues getting out of bed.

Folks who may have a concern are those who share the bed. I’ve had to banish many sleepover guests or myself to the air mattress because you can feel every little movement on the Saatva Classic. The mega-bounce turns into a megaphone, amplifying even the slightest twitch. If you’re a light sleeper, it’s a no-go. In that case, go with the Nolah Evolution, one of the best beds for motion isolation.

For more, read our Saatva Classic review.

A hybrid mattress combines soft comfort layers with supportive springs for a balanced feel, which can appeal to a wide range of sleepers, including those who swap sleeping positions throughout the night. One of the best hybrids out there for combination sleepers is the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling. 

This luxury mattress earned a perfect score for response, alongside high scores in edge support (4.4/5) and pressure relief (4/5). It has a slightly firmer feel, best for combination sleepers who love a supportive mattress. As a bonus, it’s great for hot sleepers, as the name implies. It boasts cooling features like breathable foams and a cool-touch cover, which earned it a 4.5/5 for temperature regulation.

We rated the Aurora Luxe’s firmness at 7.5/10 on our scale, which skews a bit firmer than a bed with a more universal medium firmness. Dr. Habeeb found that this firmness “maintains a nice, neutral spine and supports the lower back—and this is true for all sleeping positions.” You’ll definitely feel more “on top” of this mattress than in it, but our testers found plenty of comfort on the Aurora Luxe.

All sleeping positions were a hit on the Aurora Luxe, so long as you like the firmer feel. “On my side, I feel aligned and more cradled by this than anything,” said heavyweight tester Matt Schickling. As he switched to his side, he added, “This is one of the better beds I’ve tested as far as pressure relief.” My colleague Cait Giddings, a lightweight tester, said, “I like this mattress’s above-average firmness for stomach sleeping. My hips were elevated and held in a nice line with my shoulders.”

Cait was also responsible for the other Aurora Luxe performance tests, and she awarded the mattress its highest score for response. “This mattress is so bouncy and buoyant that cycling through the different sleep positions takes very little effort,” she said. “I didn’t sink into the mattress surface at all; I felt like I was almost floating on its surface.” She heartily recommended it to both combination sleepers and any sexually active couples.

The firmer feel of this bed also allowed for better support along the perimeter. “I was surprised by how solid and structured the edge of this bed felt,” Cait commented. She was able to sit and lie down on the very edge of the mattress without feeling at risk for sliding off. “If I were in a fight with my partner and wanted to sleep as far away as possible, it wouldn’t be an issue on this bed,” she added.

We have many nice things to say about the Aurora Luxe and its performance, but a bit less to say about its price tag. As a luxury bed, it makes sense that this mattress would drive a harder bargain. A queen-size Aurora Luxe will run you more than $2,000, with sales only bringing it down to about $1,700. It may not be the best pick for budget shoppers, who may prefer an affordable bed like the DreamCloud.

To find out more about this bed, read our dedicated Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress review.

Tossing and turning really rocks the boat, so combination sleepers who share the bed might want to get a mattress that keeps disturbances to a minimum. The Nolah Evolution is a luxury hybrid that features both bouncy coils and motion-absorbing foams. The latter helped the bed to earn a perfect score in the motion isolation category. This means that couples should be able to sleep soundly through the most aggressive changes in sleeping positions, while the coils below make this easier to do so.

We tested the Luxury Firm model of the Nolah Evolution, the bed’s mid-range option. It came in at a 6.5/10 on our firmness scale, a true medium-firm feel. Dr. Habeeb found that the foams on top gave the bed an “orthopedic feel in terms of body contouring,” which could benefit combination sleepers dealing with conditions like sensitive joints or chronic pain.

For our sleepers, this manifested in a “super-plush feel” on top, per heavyweight tester Matt Schickling. He preferred the Evolution most when resting on his back and side. “I feel super-cradled by this mattress,” he said. “It’s so soft but supportive at the same time.” Our testers also found that the Evolution’s foams cradled their hips when resting on their stomachs, keeping them properly elevated with just the right amount of sinkage. 

With all this foamy comfort on top that’s so great at absorbing motion, we’d expect this bed to have a poor showing in the response department. But my colleague Cait Giddings noted that “for the most part, it was easy to move around and switch positions.” She added that it had a more “slow-moving feel” than other hybrids, which may turn some combination sleepers off the bed—but also attract those who love the feel of traditional memory foam. This is why the bed earned a 4/5 score for responsiveness.

The soft foams thankfully didn’t pose any problem at the perimeter of the mattress. Cait encountered a bit of sinkage while seated on the bed’s edge, but nothing that she would complain about. “When lying at the far reaches of the bed, however, I felt beyond secure,” she said. “Whether I lay on my side, back, or stomach, the mattress remained solid and steady, with no sinking or sagging to suggest its structured support would flag along the edges.” Based on her experience, she rated the overall edge support at 4.6/5.

In terms of performance and comfort, there’s little to nitpick when it comes to the Nolah Evolution. However, this mattress arrived pretty beat up in the studio, which dampened our opinion of its overall “luxury hybrid” status. It made the unboxing process a bit more precarious and a little less glamorous, which can be a pain for folks looking for convenience and consideration. 

If you want to eliminate the hassle, check out the Saatva Classic, which comes with free white- glove delivery. Otherwise, you can read more in our full Nolah Evolution mattress review.

Beds that contain latex are some of the bounciest, thanks to the material’s innate buoyancy. This makes them amazing picks for combination sleepers, as moving around on these beds is virtually seamless. The Birch Luxe Natural is a higher-end latex bed that earned a 5/5 response score and gold stars for edge support (4.7/5)—the perfect combo for our beloved combo sleepers.

The Birch Luxe mattress came in at a slightly firmer 7.5/10 on our scale, leaving our testers feeling more “on top” of the mattress rather than sinking deeply into it as they would with a foam bed. “I like a little more contouring and sinkage with my mattress,” our average-weight tester said, but she was able to find comfort while resting on her side and back.

“I feel really great support on my side,” she said. “The pressure relief is doing a good job and not creating any uncomfortable positions for my spine.” On her back, she felt “fully aligned and supported,” though she noted the on-top feel may not appeal to all sleeper types. “Overall, I feel great,” she finished, rating pressure relief at a 4.3/5.

Natural latex is not just an eco-friendly option; it’s also one of the best for bounce, as our testers found in our response tests. “This mattress is really easy to move on when it comes to switching positions,” our tester said. “I don’t feel like the mattress is fighting me at any point, and the top and cover feel flat, so I don’t have issues feeling stuck.”

This bounce also comes in handy for getting in and out of bed, which can benefit sleepers who need assistance from a sturdy edge. “I don’t feel like I am sliding off or need my hands for support,” our tester explained. “The edge helps bounce you out of the bed slightly.” Lying down was a similar story. “Even exaggerating my position, I felt very supported and stable.” Latex can sometimes have a jiggly feel, which can make it difficult to find proper edge support, but that wasn’t the case here.

The jiggliness did spell trouble for our motion isolation tests, where the bed unfortunately earned its lowest score. Our tester could feel the mattress wiggle when someone was getting in and out of bed. “When they were switching positions, I felt less movement,” she added. I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending this mattress to combination sleepers who share the bed with light sleepers or are one themselves. These shoppers should direct their attention to the Nolah Evolution or Bear Original, two beds that scored higher for motion absorption. 

To read more about this bed, check out our Birch Luxe Natural mattress review.