Best Mattresses of 2025

The best mattress overall should be one that appeals to a variety of sleepers, performed well overall in our testing, and comes in at a reasonable price. The bed that most fits this description is the Nectar Classic Memory Foam. 

This flagship all-foam mattress earned an overall score of 4.4/5, excelling in cooling (5/5), motion isolation (4.7/5) and customer service (5/5). It’s got a comfortable, medium-firm feel and enough cushiness and pressure relief for the traditional foam fans, but it’s balanced by a sturdy support layer that also gives it a bit of lift and response. But the main reason we gave it our top spot is its price: A queen-size Nectar costs just $649 before discounts.

I tested out the Nectar mattress and found it came in at 7/10 on our firmness scale, which is just a touch firmer than your industry-standard medium-firm. This slightly firmer feel gives the bed a more supportive feel than traditional all-foam mattresses, which I most enjoyed resting on my back. 

Chief Medical Product Tester Dr. Hannah Habeeb agreed, recommending it to these sleepers over side sleepers. “It’s conforming to my lower back and prevents too much dipping at the hips,” she said. “I think this bed would help sleepers with back pain find support and contouring to place the spine in a neutral position.”

My fellow testers echoed my and Dr. Habeeb’s sentiments. “This is really supportive, and I do feel pressure relief in my lower back, which has been bothering me,” said heavyweight tester Matt Schickling. Average-weight tester Sosha Lewis actually found some comfort on her side, saying, “It’s elevating my hips enough because of the firmness, and there’s just a little sinkage to create a really nice balance.”

All-foam mattresses like the Nectar are often notorious for trapping heat. However, as I found out during our temperature regulation test, the bed’s cooling cover is pulling a lot of weight. After lying on the surface for a few minutes, I wouldn’t say it felt cool-to-the-touch, but I never felt overheated. I even used a thermal gun to measure the surface temperature before and after I lay down on the bed: I recorded an increase of just 3.9 degrees, a sign that this bed isn’t holding onto much heat. Hot sleepers looking for a foam bed, you’re set.

Where the Nectar performs like a traditional foam mattress is in its motion isolation test. It has a doughy enough feel on top to really absorb the movements of any partners or restless pets. When I tried out the bed with a fellow tester, I could only feel when he climbed in and out of bed, and smaller movements were stifled. The Nectar also isn’t too slow-moving, so you can move around on the surface with relative ease—good news for couples that include a combination sleeper and a light sleeper.

Unfortunately, the Nectar does succumb to one of the most common pitfalls of foam mattresses: lackluster edge support. When I sat at the perimeter of this mattress, it sunk quite a bit under my weight. It was a bit better lying down, and, thankfully, I never felt like I was going to slip off. However, if you’re looking for top-notch edge support, I’d recommend a bed like the Saatva Classic.

Read more in our full Nectar mattress review.

Waking up every morning with a crick in your back? Your mattress could be the cause. If it’s time to upgrade, your back will be in good hands with the Helix Midnight Luxe. This bed was vetted by physical therapist Dr. Hannah Habeeb as “just great for back pain.” Moreover, it earned some well-deserved praise from our testers, scoring high for pressure relief (4.2/5), edge support (4.8/5), and cooling (4.5/5) for a total score of 4.5/5.

Dr. Habeeb further expounded on why the mattress works so well for back pain. “It’s so supportive, and my lumbar spine and pelvis feel neutral,” she said. “I feel like I want to make snow angels on top of it because it is so silky and comfortable.” I tested out the mattress and rated its firmness at 6/10, which is just a touch softer than medium-firm and perfect for contouring areas prone to pain.

Though designed with side sleepers in mind, our testers quite enjoyed the mattress in many positions. “I usually sleep on my side and would recommend this for side sleepers in my weight category,” said heavyweight tester Caine Wilkes. “The plush top feels really nice and comfortable, while the bottom layers are more supportive.” Our lightweight tester preferred the bed on her side, saying, “I feel like this is more even sinkage all around my body, and it’s cradling it nicely.”

While the bed is super cushy and comfy because of its thick pillow top, this thankfully doesn’t affect the bed’s edge support. I was able to sit on the edge of the mattress with just a touch of sinkage, and lying down was even better—I could throw a leg over the side of the bed without slipping or sliding. However, I will note that the head and foot of the bed don’t have this same reinforcement, so steer clear of them for shoe-tying or support getting out of bed.

This cushy pillow top is also swaddled in a breathable cover that helps air move through the mattress. I found the bed nicely cool-to-the-touch when I lay down on the surface for a quick seven-minute nap. Using a thermal gun, I measured how much the surface temperature increased during this time period, and it came out to 4.4 degrees, much lower than our 5.8-degree average. This is a sign of pretty exceptional cooling, so I feel more than comfortable recommending this mattress to hot sleepers. 

As a hybrid, the Helix Midnight Luxe has a dense pillow top for isolating motion and coils to provide a bit of response. For the most part, these two components balance each other out for admirable performance in each category. However, if I were to nitpick, I wouldn’t recommend the Luxe for combination sleepers who like launching themselves across the bed to change positions, like yours truly. 

The top of the mattress has a doughy feel that can make it difficult to roll over, which might turn off certain restless sleepers. For this group, I’d recommend a bouncy bed like the DreamCloud, which earned a perfect response score.

To find out more, read our full Helix Midnight Luxe review.

Hybrid mattresses are some of the most prevalent and varied, known for balancing softness and support through their comfort layers and coil unit. If you’re looking for the best of the best when it comes to hybrids, you’ll love the DreamCloud Original mattress.

This firm-feeling hybrid prioritizes a lifted feel while still offering pressure relief (earning 4/5 in our tests) and plenty of bounce (earning 5/5 for response). With an overall score of 4.6 and a reasonable price point (just $699 for a queen-size mattress), it’s clear why this bed makes our best-of list.

We rated the DreamCloud at a 7.5/10 on our firmness scale, which is decidedly firm. However, this hybrid features softer foams on top to counteract the sturdiness of the coils. It was enough for Dr. Habeeb to comment that the bed could be considered orthopedic. “It’s plush, it contours the body, and it provides a combination of cushioning and support,” she said.

Our testers found that the DreamCloud worked best for back sleeping, especially if you prefer that firmer feel. “I like this better on my back than I do on my side,” said average-weight tester Sosha Lewis. 

Lightweight tester Riley added, “I definitely feel more on the bed than in the bed. I’m feeling a lot of cushioning from the quilted cover, and it’s filling in the space of my lower back.” Riley also thought the mattress could work for side sleepers if they like this on-top feel. Stomach sleepers should also get a great boost from the coils.

If you switch between multiple sleeping positions, the coils have you covered there too. Our in-house tester was especially impressed by how easy it was to move on the DreamCloud’s surface. “The bed has great bounce and responsiveness, so it adequately assisted me when changing positions,” she said. “I never felt ‘stuck’ in the mattress at any point.”

The coils also helped the edges of the mattress remain sturdy when bearing weight. Our tester offered no complaints when sitting or lying down at its perimeter. “This mattress has amazing edge support and helps lift you out of the bed,” she said. “It has a bouncy-like feel and the edge barely collapses.” Older adults and those with mobility concerns should have no problems springing out of bed to start their day.

Unfortunately, this super-bouncy mattress does come with caveats, especially for ultra-light sleepers. Our tester noticed that during motion isolation tests, she could feel the movements of her fellow partner from the other side of the bed. While she thought that the average sleeper wouldn’t be too bothered by it, I’m hesitant to recommend the mattress to fellow light sleepers. These folks might prefer something doughier, like the Nectar mattress.

For more, check out our full DreamCloud mattress review.

Firm mattress fans like myself, I have you covered with my personal recommendation, the Saatva Classic. I sleep on this bed every night, specifically the Luxury Firm model; it gives that lifted, on-top feeling while still relieving pressure where needed. I rated it at 7.5/10 on our firmness scale, but if you want even firmer, it comes in a Firm version. 

The Classic is a luxury hybrid with a classic innerspring feel. It earned a number of high scores in our testing, including perfect ratings for edge support, response, and customer service, which ultimately led to an impressive overall score of 4.5. 

Despite the Saatva Classic having a firmer feel, it still offers plenty of pressure relief. Dr. Habeeb found this out for herself, saying, “It’s very plush and adds a lot of contouring at my hips and shoulders on my side.” Our testers agreed, rating overall pressure relief at 4.5/5 for both side and back sleeping. “I actually physically felt the pressure relief on my lower back, which is rare,” added heavyweight tester Matt Schickling.

Resting on her stomach, Dr. Habeeb further found the Luxury Firm did a “great job,” but said, “I think the Firm model would be slightly more supportive.” Both versions should offer a firmer feel, but I’d recommend the Firm model for most stomach sleepers, especially those over 230 pounds.

Regardless of which sleeping position you prefer, switching between them is seamless on the Saatva Classic. This mattress bounces you across the surface like a rubber ball, a feeling I love as a particularly restless combination sleeper. It should also be a boon for sexually active couples who like a springy surface for steamy activities.

The firmness of the Saatva Classic only enhances the bed’s robust edge support. The mattress has two distinct coil units within its construction, both of which help to prop up the perimeter. I’m able to sleep with one leg slung over the side of my Saatva without any sinkage. Older adults and those with mobility concerns should be able to bounce out of bed with ease, as well as tie their shoes or perform other mundane tasks at the edge of the bed without slipping.

The Saatva’s firm and bouncy surface does unfortunately pose a problem when it comes to sharing the bed for sleep. While the pillow top offers plenty of pressure relief, it doesn’t have the same doughy, slow-moving feel of traditional foam. Combine this with the double coil layers underneath, and you’ve got a bed that amplifies motion rather than stifles it. If you’re a light sleeper like me who shares the bed, steer clear. You might want to check out a bed like the Nolah Evolution, which earned a perfect 5/5 score for motion isolation.

For more about this mattress, read our full Saatva Classic review.

Back sleepers need a mattress that’s built for balance. These folks need support to keep their spine properly aligned, but also enough softness to relieve pressure around the hips and lower back. A bed that checks both these boxes is the Leesa Sapira Chill.

This hybrid earned a 4.5/5 rating for overall pressure relief, and has a slightly softer medium feel that’ll contour to your body as you lie on your back. As the name suggests, it’s also pretty cooling, and had a good showing in our tests for an overall rating of 4.3.

The Leesa Sapira Chill is available in multiple firmness options, but we tested out the mid-range Medium-Firm model. It came in at a 6/10 on our firmness scale, somewhat softer than advertised and closer to a medium firmness. It should work splendidly for back sleepers as it features a plush pillow top that will relieve pressure around the hips and contour to the lower back.

Our heavyweight tester Matt Schickling praised the bed’s ability to relieve pressure while resting on his back. “This feels really nice, honestly,” he said. “I feel no real discernible added pressure, other than the pressures of being a human being.” He added that it also felt great on his side, a plus for combination sleepers: “I feel relief in my shoulder, which is usually a pain point for me—I usually don’t feel a lot of pressure relief there.”

Despite the bed’s slightly soft feel, its edges weren’t saggy. My colleague Melanie Kassel found that she could physically notice the reinforcement along the perimeter of the mattress when she sat and lay down on it. “I felt securely held by the bed, even on the edges,” she said. “If my eyes were closed while lying down, it might even be hard to tell whether or not I was on the edge of the bed.”

With a moniker like Chill, we expected the bed to also perform well in the cooling department. Melanie found this to be true as she lay on the surface of the mattress for a few minutes. “This bed feels cool to the touch, thanks to the cooling fibers in the cover,” she said. “It also didn’t noticeably heat up while I was lying on top of it.” She rated the bed’s cooling ability at 4/5, so we heartily recommended it to hot sleepers who sleep on their back.

The one sleeper type who might want to exercise caution is those who share the bed. Melanie noticed that the mattress had slightly sub-par motion isolation while trying it out with a fellow tester. “The pillow top did a handy job of absorbing the motion, but it couldn’t totally counteract the springiness of the mattress construction,” she said. “I felt the most movement when the other tester switched positions next to me—my own body moved side to side a bit when that happened.”

Looking for better motion isolation? Check out the Nolah Evolution. Otherwise, read our full Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid review for more.

Sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds can have a harder time finding a mattress that properly supports them while still remaining comfortable. The WinkBed Plus was designed with these folks in mind. It’s an upgrade to the brand’s flagship luxury hybrid, which already provides plenty of lift for sleepers of all sizes. 

Its firm feel will keep plus-size sleepers aligned, while its dense pillow top cushions their joints and relieves pressure—an area in which the bed earned a 4.3/5 score. Moreover, with 4s and above in all performance categories, the WinkBed comes out to an impressive overall score of 4.5.

The WinkBed Plus is a specialized iteration of the brand’s flagship mattress, the WinkBed. I found that the Plus came out to an 8/10 on our firmness scale. This is pretty firm by conventional standards, but many sleepers over 230 pounds will appreciate this firmness when it comes to providing extra support. Dr. Habeeb never tested the WinkBed Plus, but she did note that the original WinkBed was already “a great bed for heavier sleepers, as it’s extremely supportive and can prevent them from sinking in too far.”

Our heavyweight tester Matt Schickling particularly liked the WinkBed Plus on his side and back. “It feels really good on the side, which is interesting because it’s so firm,” he said. “On my back, I don’t feel any pressure buildup in my shoulders and neck. Overall, I feel really well-supported, which is unique in a firm-feeling mattress.” As an average-weight sleeper, I loved how this mattress felt on my stomach; it kept my hips from sinking, and the pillow top cushioned my chest.

The firmer feel of this mattress contributes to exceptional edge support. I felt secure sitting and lying down at the perimeter of the mattress, regardless of which position I took. As someone who loves to feel like I’m on top of the world—and sleep with one leg over the side—I love how lifted and sturdy the WinkBed Plus feels. That said, it’s worth noting that this bed is pretty lofty, which may pose a problem for folks who need assistance getting in and out of bed.

I was also especially surprised by how well the WinkBed Plus performed in our cooling test. Using a thermal gun, I recorded the surface temperature of the mattress before and after I took a short nap on it, using this as a metric for how much heat the bed holds onto. There was only a 3.9-degree increase in temperature, a feat that earned the bed a 5/5 cooling score. Though the mattress never felt cool-to-the-touch while I was lying there, I never overheated, so I think most hot sleepers should find the mattress remains comfortably temperature-neutral.

While great for hot sleepers, I wouldn’t recommend the WinkBed Plus for fellow bouncy mattress fans. As an extremely rowdy combination sleeper, I found that the doughy feel of the Plus’s pillow top dampened the springy effect of the pocketed coils. I could move around, but it took more effort than I’d like. If you’re looking for effortless movement, check out the Bear Elite Hybrid.

Read more in our full WinkBed Plus mattress review.

The best mattresses for side sleepers will offer plenty of pressure relief to cushion the hips and shoulders, the areas that dig most into the mattress in this position. With a pressure relief score of 4.5/5 and a comfortable medium-firm feel, the Nolah Evolution was a no-brainer pick for this category.

This luxury hybrid mattress contours like there’s no tomorrow, but its plusher foams on top are backed up by a sturdy coil unit that keeps side sleepers supported and aligned. The mattress should also be a hit for couples with its high marks for motion isolation (5/5) and edge support (4.6/5), which helped the mattress earn its overall rating of 4.6.

The Nolah Evolution comes in multiple firmness options, including a mid-range Luxury Firm model, which is the one we tested in our studio. We rated this mattress at a true medium-firm feel, a 6.5/10 on our firmness scale, and thought it had a balanced feel that accommodates most side sleepers. 

“I’m finding a lot of sinkage on this bed, which is contouring my body really nicely,” said Dr. Habeeb as she rested on her side. “However, I’m finding enough support to prevent me from sinking too much, and it’s helping promote spinal alignment. I would definitely recommend this to side sleepers.”

Our testers echoed Dr. Habeeb’s sentiments, with heavyweight tester Matt Schickling saying he felt “super cradled” by the mattress. “It’s so soft but supportive at the same time,” he added. He also enjoyed the mattress on his back: “It’s contouring really well in my lower back, where I do have slight pain going on today.”

The pressure-relieving top layers that make the bed great for side sleepers also go a long way toward absorbing motion. My colleague Cait Giddings discovered this as she performed our motion isolation test with another tester. “At no point did her movements significantly affect my side of the bed or my comfort level,” she said. “My side of the mattress remained static, regardless of what was happening on the other side.” If you’re a light sleeper, you should have no trouble resting alongside a rowdy bedmate on the Nolah Evolution.

Even with its soft pillow top, Cait was impressed by the level of edge support the mattress offered. “I don’t think seniors would find any complaints here,” she said as she sat on the edge. “The bed has a reinforced perimeter that helps it maintain good structure.” She noticed even less sinkage when lying down at the edge. “At no point did the bed dip down even slightly, no matter how close I inched to its edge,” Cait said.

Where Cait did encounter some pushback from the pillow top was when she moved around on the surface of the mattress. This can be a problem for combination sleepers who are looking for seamless, effortless movement to switch positions. “I expected to feel more bounce from beneath the pillow top, but the overall feeling of the bed was more of slow-moving foam and not springy coils,” Cait said.

If you want a truly bouncy bed, check out the Birch Luxe, which is a latex hybrid. Otherwise, read more in our full Nolah Evolution mattress review.

Some of the best mattresses out there are high-end models like the Bear Elite Hybrid. This luxury mattress is elevated by its plush pillow top, bouncy coils, performance-enhancing textiles, and zoned support that’s firmer where you need more bolstering to enhance your overall sleep experience.

This mattress earned an overall score of 4.6/5, owed to its stellar performance in response (5/5), edge support (4.6), pressure relief (4/5), and motion isolation (4/5). It’s a well-balanced mattress that comes in three firmness options, so you can also have the luxury of customization for your unique preferences.

We tested out the Medium model of the Bear Elite Original. It came in at 6/10 on our firmness scale, which means medium is an accurate descriptor. The slight softness of the pillow top lends it a little bit of sink, even though the coils will keep you lifted. Dr. Habeeb noted the balanced feel as she rested on her back and side. “It conforms to your body really nicely,” she said. “My spine feels neutral and comfortable.”

Our testers most enjoyed the Bear Elite in the back-sleeping position. “I’m not feeling any pressure, and I feel like my hips and shoulders are well-aligned,” said heavyweight tester Matt Schickling. “If you’re a heavy back sleeper, I’d say this is a good pick.”

Whether you’re a back, side, or stomach sleeper, switching between all three positions won’t pose any trouble on the Bear Elite Hybrid. My colleague Cait Giddings was beyond impressed with the Elite’s bounce, even with the cushy top. “The soft pillow top gave me plenty of cushion but I didn’t sink very far into it,” she said. “The bouncy core of the mattress made it a breeze to launch myself in and out of bed or roll around.”

This bounce also helped out in our edge support tests. “It was so easy to get out of this bed that I felt like I essentially bounced out,” Cait said. “I also felt like I could lie on the absolute farthest reaches of the bed without sliding or rolling out,” she added. She recommended the mattress as an option for older adults or folks with mobility concerns, as the strong perimeter can make getting out of bed easier and safer. Couples should also appreciate the ability to spread out as much as they like, too.

The Bear scored high in every category except one: cooling. Cait wasn’t completely satisfied with the thermal gun test. She measured the surface temperature of the mattress before and after lying on it for a few minutes, and saw it increased a whopping 12.6 degrees, double the average we typically see. “But I didn’t feel the mattress heat up at all while I was lying there,” Cait added. “That said, I’m a perpetually cold person who doesn’t struggle with night sweats or overheating in bed, so I might not be sensitive to the temperature changes of my bedding.”

If you’re worried about overheating, check out our pick for the best cooling mattress, the Aurora Luxe. Otherwise, you can read more about this bed in our full Bear Elite Hybrid review.

If you’re overheating on your current bed every night, you might want to invest in a cooling mattress like the Aurora Luxe Cooling by Brooklyn Bedding. This high-end hybrid is outfitted with a cooling cover and also features gel and copper infusions in its breathable top layers. This helped it to earn a 4.5/5 in our cooling test, which in turn contributed to its overall rating of 4.6. 

Aside from cooling, the mattress also excelled in spinal alignment and response, thanks to its firm and bouncy feel. It’s a great pick for hot sleepers who are looking for extra support.

The Aurora Luxe comes in three firmness options: Soft, Medium, and Firm. We tested out the Medium model, but found it still felt pretty firm by our standards. We rated it at 7.5/10 on our scale, which I’d call decidedly firm. Still, the mattress has plenty of pressure-relieving comfort layers, which contour as the coils below provide support. “It maintains a nice, neutral spine and supports the lumbar spine and lower back,” said Dr. Habeeb. “This is true for all sleeping positions.”

Even though we’d often recommend a firm bed like this to exclusive stomach sleepers, our testers found comfort on both their back and side. Average-weight tester Melanie Kassel noted, “There’s some nice slight contouring going on for back sleepers, so the gap in my lower back feels filled in.” Heavyweight tester Matt Schickling even liked the mattress on his side: “I feel more cradled by this mattress than anything.”

The Aurora Luxe’s firmer feel only enhances the bounce of its innerspring layer, which our tester Cait Giddings found out during the response test. “This mattress is so bouncy and buoyant—cycling through the different sleep positions takes very little effort,” she said. “I think this mattress would be good for combination sleepers and sexually active couples because it’s so springy and responsive.” Cait also noticed that the edges of the mattress were also firm and springy, which could benefit seniors who need assistance getting in and out of bed.

But the main event of this mattress is its cooling ability, which is no surprise as its full title is Aurora Luxe Cooling. Cait noted that the cover of the mattress felt “crisp and slippery” to the touch. She also used a thermal gun to measure the increase in surface temperature after a short nap on the bed. The thermal gun recorded an impressive 5.9-degree increase, and Cait added, “The mattress never felt like it was heating up beneath me.”

While hot sleepers should be more than satisfied with the Aurora Luxe’s cooling capability, it may not be a fit for certain sleeper types. If you weigh less than 130 pounds or otherwise don’t like a firmer bed, I’d recommend steering clear. You also won’t get much sinkage on this mattress like you would a traditional memory foam bed. For something a touch softer, I recommend the Leesa Sapira Chill.

Read more in our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling review.

Eco-conscious shoppers looking for the best organic mattress will find their match with the Birch Luxe Natural. This is the higher-end model of the original Birch mattress, a latex mattress that’s geared toward hypoallergenic, sustainable, and natural sleep.

The Birch Luxe has an exceptionally buoyant profile thanks to its use of latex and coils, which led us to give it a perfect score for response. This latex, combined with layers of organic wool, also helps to relieve pressure (earning 4.3/5 in our tests). These results helped the bed earn an admirable overall rating of 4.5.

The Birch Luxe is available in just one firmness option, which we rated at 7/10 on our scale. This is just a touch firmer than your typical medium-firm. Our testers noted that this mattress had a more on-top feel rather than the slow sinkage of memory foam.

Still, our testers were able to enjoy some contouring from the wool and latex layers. “I feel really great support on my side and the pressure relief is doing a good job,” said our average-weight tester. “This mattress also feels really great on my back, since my spine feels fully aligned and supported.”

The main draw of the Birch Luxe, like many latex beds, is its bounce. Our in-house tester noted that the surface of the bed is flat, rather than tufted and contoured like many pillow-top mattresses, which only helped her move around on the surface. “It’s really easy to switch positions,” she said. “I don’t feel like the mattress is fighting me.” This makes the Birch Luxe great for combination sleepers and sexually active folks.

This firm, bouncy feel also led to strong performance in our edge support tests. Lying down on the edge yielded the best results: “Even when exaggerating my position, I felt very supported,” our in-house tester said. She noticed a bit more sinkage when seated at the perimeter, especially the further along she scooted, but added, “There’s a bounce that assists you out of the bed when standing up, which seniors might like.”

All this talk of bounce can spell trouble for some light sleepers who share the bed. There’s a high chance that your partner or pet’s movements from the other side of the bed will be amplified rather than stifled. Our in-house tester noticed that when there was someone else in the bed, she could feel them getting in and out more than small, shifting movements. Still, as a light sleeper myself, I steer clear of latex because of this ripple effect. 

Want disturbance-free sleep? Check out the Nolah Evolution. If not, you can read more about this bed in our full Birch Luxe Natural mattress review.