Most Comfortable Mattresses 2024

Our Expert’s Take

A way to take comfort to the next level is cooling. The last thing you need is to wake up feeling overheated, and hot sleepers shouldn’t have to worry about that on the Nectar Premier. For heat dissipation and temperature regulation, the Premier includes a breathable cover, gel-infused memory foam, and Phase Change Material. With these special cooling features, you can get all of the benefits of memory foam without having it trap heat. For extra cooling, opt for the hybrid version of the Nectar Premier, the Nectar Premier Hybrid. The coils in the support layer add another level of breathability.

What We Love About the Nectar Premier

• The Nectar Premier includes seven inches of high-density foam at its base. This level of support comfortably accommodates lightweight and average weight back sleepers and side sleepers.
• Memory foam will hug your body, and make you feel like you are sleeping “inside” the mattress. The Nectar Premier delivers this feel without letting you overheat.

What To Keep in Mind About the Nectar Premier

• Heavier sleepers and stomach sleepers are likely going to want a firmer, more supportive mattress.
• This is an exceptional value mattress, as you can find a queen size for under $1,000.

Other User Reviews

On the Nectar website, out of more than 60,000 reviews, customers gave the Nectar Premier an average score of 4.7/5. Most customers praised its affordability and comfortable feel.

Read our full Nectar Premier mattress review. Or for more options, check out our Best Cooling Mattresses for other great recommendations. 

Our Expert’s Take

If you want the best of both worlds, a hybrid mattress could be right for you. The Helix Midnight Luxe is the most comfortable hybrid mattress I have tried and offers the support of coils and the comfort of multiple layers of foam plus a pillow top. Zoned coils also offer targeted support under the lumbar area. During my time testing the mattress, it was most comfortable while I was back and side sleeping. However, even with the zoning, it felt too soft while I was stomach sleeping. If you sleep in this position, consider the Saatva mattress, which I will discuss below.

What We Love About the Helix Midnight Luxe

• The medium firmness and zoned construction offer the perfect balance of comfort and support for back sleeping. You will feel supported inboth your lumbar and sacrum areas while your hips sink in just the right amount.
• It offers a plush pillow top feel. Like the other Helix Luxe mattresses, the Midnight Luxe’s pillow top really rises off the mattress to give you a plush, luxury feel.
• It’s a good fit for hot sleepers. The Midnight Luxe’s cooling cover and copper-infused foam both help draw heat away from your body while you sleep.

What to Keep in Mind About the Helix Midnight Luxe

• It’s not comfortable for heavier side sleepers. The Midnight Luxe is a medium-firm mattress and won’t offer enough pressure relief for most side sleepers who weigh over 230 lbs. If you fall into this category, consider the Titan Plus mattress, which is made specifically with heavier people in mind.
• Stomach sleepers won’t get enough support. The majority of stomach sleepers will need a mattress that supports their hips.
• The Midnight Luxe is one of the brand’s pricier mattresses and may be outside of some people’s price ranges. If you want something more affordable, take a look at the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid featured further down this list.

Other User Reviews

On Helix’s site, the Helix Midnight Luxe got an average score of 4.5/5 with customers. Customers who gave it a 5/5 praised the mattress for relieving their aches and pains while providing support and comfort in multiple sleeping positions. Some who scored it lower said it didn’t feature great edge support.

Read the full Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review. Or for more options, check out our Best Hybrid Mattresses for more great recommendations.

Our Expert’s Take

When looking for the most comfortable mattress for couples, sleepers are going to want to consider motion isolation. A mattress with good motion isolation means that partners are unlikely to feel each other’s movements at night. One such bed is the WinkBeds GravityLux. We used a glass of water to test the motion transfer on the GravityLux. Pushing into the other side of the mattress, there was little disturbance in the water. This means there’s very little motion transfer, so you and your significant other should sleep soundly. However, while it is an all-foam mattress, it doesn’t offer that slow-moving feel you may expect. If you like this feel, take a look at the Bear Original on this list.

What We Love About the WinkBeds GravityLux

• You get multiple firmness options such as Soft, Medium, and Firm. This makes it a great fit for pretty much any sleeping position.
• While it is an all-foam mattress, it still sleeps cool. A Tencel cover and proprietary AirCell foam both ensure you don’t overheat during the night.
• It has a balanced foam feel that offers some nice comfort. It is also responsive, so you won’t feel stuck in the mattress.

What to Keep in Mind About the WinkBeds GravityLux

• It lacks a slow-moving feel. You may expect this feel with an all-foam mattress, but you don’t really get that contouring feel with the WinkBeds GravityLux.
• It is a pricier all-foam mattress. While it has a lot to offer, it may be too much for your budget.
• Heavier people will need more support. This thinner mattress won’t give enough support for larger bodies. I’m personally a larger person and needed something a bit more substantial.

Other User Reviews

Customers on the WinkBeds website gave the GravityLux an average score of 4.8 out of 5. Many customers praised the brand’s customer service, and others said the bed helped their back pain. Others said the bed was firmer than they anticipated.

Read the full WinkBeds GravityLux mattress review. Or if you’re looking for other options, check out our list of the Best Mattresses for Couples to see other great recommendations.

Our Expert’s Take

Not only can back pain make it difficult to sleep, but your pain can also be exacerbated if you’re using the wrong mattress. The Saatva has multiple firmness options, so you can select the one that best accommodates your body type and preferred sleeping position. Plus, no matter which firmness you choose, the Saatva will offer plenty of support to keep the right areas of your body elevated so that your spine remains healthily aligned. 

What We Love About the Saatva

• We gave the Saatva mattress an impressive 4.5 out of 5 on our edge support test. As we rested along the perimeter of the mattress we noticed little to no sagging underneath our weight. This is great news for those of you who like to utilize every square inch of the mattress surface or even simply use the edges of the mattress to support yourself as you get in and out of bed. 
• Our mattress testers consider the Saatva one of the best mattresses for sex. Its bouncy feel makes it very easy to move around and change positions on. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Saatva

• While good for sex, some couples may be disappointed in the Saatva’s ability to isolate motion. When it comes time to sleep, you may notice that you easily feel your partner’s tossing and turning as they get settled. This can make it difficult to rest deeply, particularly if you’re a light sleeper. If this is a concern of yours, consider the Helix Midnight Luxe instead. 

Other User Reviews

The Saatva mattress has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 3,422 reviews on the company website. When filtered, we can see that 1,015 of the 5-star reviews favorably mention the Saatva’s effect on back pain. Only nine 1-star reviews contradict the notion that the Saatva is a good mattress for back pain.

Read our full Saatva mattress review for more information. Or for other options, check out the Best Mattresses for Back Pain for other great options.

Our Expert’s Take

Above, I talked about the Helix Midnight Luxe, my favorite comfortable hybrid mattress. If you want something with a more luxurious feel, consider the Helix Sunset Luxe. Like the Midnight Luxe, it features a pillow top, high-quality foams, and supportive coils. However, the Sunset Luxe offers even more of a soft feel right on top. The Helix Midnight Luxe scored a 6.5/10 on our firmness scale, and the Helix Sunset Luxe scored a whole point softer. This really made me feel like I was sleeping on a big cloud. Keep in mind that this is one of the softest mattresses that Helix offers. If you don’t sleep on your side, the Helix Midnight Luxe will still be a better bet.

What We Love About the Helix Sunset Luxe

• It is a fantastic option for side sleepers. When you are side sleeping, your body weight is concentrated on your shoulders and hips. The Helix Sunset Luxe is a very soft mattress and will relieve pressure in those areas.
• It boasts some great luxury materials. You can opt for either a Tencel or GlacioTex™ cooling cover, the coils are zoned and high-grade, and the pillow top is push and luxurious.

What To Keep in Mind About the Helix Sunset Luxe

• The Helix Sunset Luxe is too soft for stomach sleepers. If you just sleep on your stomach, you will need something firmer to support your hips and center mass. The Saatva mattress mentioned above will be a better fit.
• The Helix Sunset Luxe is a luxury mattress, and it comes with a luxury price. If you are on a tighter budget, consider one of the base Helix mattresses or the affordable Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid I discussed higher up the page.

Other User Reviews

Out of almost 1,000 reviews on the Helix website, customers scored the Helix Sunset Luxe an average of 4.5/5. Some customers liked the plush pressure relief of the Sunset Luxe, while others didn’t think it was quite soft enough.

Read our full Helix Sunset Luxe mattress review. Or for more options, we’ve curated a list of the Best Luxury Mattresses that have more great recommendations. 

Our Expert’s Take

The Bear Original mattress’s ears are probably burning because I’ve mentioned it so many times above. That’s because, when most people think of comfort, memory foam mattresses come to mind. And, the Bear Original is a very comfortable memory foam mattress. The Bear features three layers including gel-infused memory foam, transition foam and base foam. The top layer of memory foam offers excellent pressure relief and some of that slow-moving feel. At the same time, the mattress does not have the drawbacks of memory foam. It is responsive enough so that you can move around, and has plenty of cooling features to ensure you don’t overheat. Still, it is not as responsive as some other mattresses on this list. If you want to move around extremely easily, check out the Saatva mattress above.

What We Love About the Bear Original

• It offers a great balance of comfort and support for back sleeping. The top layer of memory foam will conform to the curves of your body, and you will sink in without feeling a lack of support.
• While it is a memory foam mattress, you shouldn’t overheat on the Bear Original. It boasts a breathable cover and gel-infused memory foam. This will keep the mattress from trapping too much body heat.
• Lightweight and medium-weight side sleepers should feel nice pressure relief on this mattress. It had a firmness of 6.5/10, which should be soft enough for side sleepers who weigh less than 230 lb.

What to Keep in Mind About the Bear Original

• Heavyweight side sleepers might bottom out on this mattress. Their extra weight could cause them to sink too far into the mattress, and they will feel the firmness of the support layers on their shoulders and hips.
• Stomach sleepers will need to find a firmer mattress overall. If you sleep on your stomach, you could feel your hips sink down into the mattress, and this could cause lower back pain.
• Fans of bouncy mattresses will want to look elsewhere. It won’t be as easy to move around on this memory foam mattress when compared to something with coils.

Other User Reviews

If you look at the Bear website, you’ll see customers gave the Bear Original a score of around 4.4/5. Many reviewers thought it was a great fit for both back and side sleeping. Some of the bed’s detractors thought it needed more edge support, and others thought it softened up too much.

Read the full Bear Original mattress review for more information. If you’re still looking for other options, check out our recommendations for the Best Memory Foam Mattresses.

Our Expert’s Take

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress has three firmness options: Soft, Medium and Firm. Most side sleepers will prefer the Soft model because it provides plenty of pressure point relief along their shoulders and hips. When I rested on my side, I sank into the top layers and felt no pressure buildup around my joints. However, if you are on the heavier side, you may bottom out on the Brooklyn Bedding and feel more pressure in those areas. Larger people should read about the Titan Plus mattress below and its softer counterpart, the Titan Plus Luxe.

What We Love About the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid

• The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is an affordable, high-quality mattress. Unlike many of its competitors, the brand owns its own factory and is able to price its mattresses very low.
• The mattress is responsive and makes it very easy to move around at night. All-foam mattresses, especially those that feature memory foam, might make you feel stuck during the night. This shouldn’t happen on this bouncier hybrid mattress.

What To Keep in Mind About the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid

• If you like that memory foam feel, you’re not going to get it with the Signature Hybrid. Memory foam will hug your body, and make you feel like you are sleeping “inside” the mattress. With the Signature Hybrid, you will feel like you are sleeping on top.
• It lacks the bells and whistles you’ll find with other online mattresses. If you’re on the hunt for something more luxurious, the Saatva or Helix Midnight Luxe mattresses on this list will fit the bill.

Other User Reviews

On the Brooklyn Bedding website, out of 10,000 reviews, customers gave the Signature Hybrid an average score of 4.7/5. Most customers praised its affordability, but some customers thought the bed was either too soft or too firm.

Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress review. Or for more options, check out our Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers for other great recommendations. 

Our Expert’s Take

While side sleepers need a softer mattress and stomach sleepers need a firmer one, back sleepers are somewhere in the middle. These sleepers tend to need a balanced feel, and the Nolah fits the bill with its proprietary AirFoam that supports the lumbar and sacral regions. It also offers plenty of support to keep the hips lifted. What’s more, if you’re looking for something bouncier than the Nolah Signature, the brand offers an all-foam hybrid version of the mattress that includes a layer that’s meant to mimic the feel of a coil layer. With either version, you’ll still get the balance of comfort and support.

The Nolah Signature scored a 6.5/10 on our firmness scale, so it’s a true medium-firm mattress. When I slept on my back on this mattress, I felt like I was in good neutral alignment. However, a heavier back sleeper will probably need even more support. Again, see my most comfortable mattress for heavy people, the Titan Plus, above.

What We Love About the Nolah Signature

• It offers great pressure relief for side sleepers. The bed’s AirFoam is a softer material that really hugs the shoulders and hips.
• The Nolah Signature has the benefits of memory foam without the drawbacks. Namely, it is soft and comfortable, but won’t trap heat or make you feel stuck the way memory foam can often do.
• It is a good option if you experience back pain. Its medium firmness promotes healthy spinal alignment, and this can help prevent and ease back pain.

What to Keep in Mind About the Nolah Signature

• Stomach sleepers will need a more supportive mattress. It is a medium-firm mattress, and stomach sleepers should focus on finding a firmer mattress.
• While it is a foam mattress, it doesn’t feature a memory foam feel. If you like to slowly sink into your mattress, the Bear Original is next on this list.

Other User Reviews

On the Nolah website, the Nolah Signature scored an average of 4.8/5. Those who liked thought it was not too firm and not soft. At the same time, some customers had issues getting enough comfort when they were on their side.

Read the full Nolah Signature mattress review. Or for more options, check out our Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers for more great recommendations.

Our Expert’s Take

Above, I discussed many comfortable mattresses that are a great fit for average-weight and lightweight sleepers, but what if you are on the larger side and need more support? Well, Brooklyn Bedding designed the Titan Plus specifically with you in mind. Throughout the bed, you’ll find a durable hybrid construction, from a comfort layer of proprietary TitanFlex foam (a more responsive alternative to memory foam) to a 6″ support layer of industrial coils. Heavy sleepers may find the right mix of comfort and support on this mattress. However, if you sleep on your side, make sure to take a look at the Titan Plus Luxe mattress, because it offers more softness and comfort than the standard Plus.

What We Love About the Titan Plus

• While many mattresses aren’t made to support much weight, the Titan Plus is rated to support up to 1,000 lb. This means even larger couples will get all the support that they need, and the mattress should still last for a number of years without sagging.
• It is a firm mattress that will be supportive enough for heavier stomach sleepers. All stomach sleepers need support under their hips, and heavier people need even more support. The Titan Plus was up to the challenge when I was stomach sleeping, and I weigh over 270 lb.

What to Keep in Mind About the Titan Plus

• Heavyweight side sleepers should try the Titan Plus Luxe. This mattress adds even more plush comfort to the top of the mattress, so you should get the right amount of pressure relief on your shoulders and hips.
• While most heavyweight back sleepers will like this mattress, it might still feel too firm for some. For a bit more give without feeling too soft, I recommend the Helix Plus mattress.

Read our full Titan Plus mattress review. Or for other options, check out our Best Mattresses for Heavy People for more great recommendations.

Our Expert’s Take

I’ve mentioned a few cooling mattresses on this list but, if you sleep extremely hot, check out the Birch. The Birch mattress is a medium-firm latex hybrid mattress that won’t make you overheat at night. The individually-wrapped coils help provide airflow throughout the mattress, and the aerated latex and wool layers help provide breathability that will help keep hot sleepers cool. This is not surprising, given that latex does not trap heat the way memory foam is known to do. Plus, the very materials that make this a good cooling mattress also happen to be eco-friendly, specifically the wool and latex.

What We Love About the Birch

• It’s a good option for back and stomach sleepers. The thick latex foam creates a firmer sleeping surface that will offer support for both of these positions. Back sleepers who want more cushioning can also opt for the extra pillow top.
• It features organic materials that are more eco-friendly than foams found in other mattresses. The Birch mattress adheres to organic mattress standards and features all-natural materials such as organic cotton, wool and Talalay latex.
• This durable mattress should be a good match for heavy people. The latex and other materials are designed to stand up to years of use without sagging. Heavy people may experience this with soft foam mattresses, but not with the Birch.

What to Keep in Mind About the Birch

• It doesn’t let you sink in very far. If you prefer to sleep more “inside” your mattress, find something with memory foam.
• If you are a side sleeper or like a very soft mattress, you should look elsewhere. Even with the additional pillow top, the Birch is at least a medium-firm mattress. Take a look at the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mentioned earlier.

Other User Reviews

Out of almost 2000 reviews on the Birch website, the mattress scored around 4.7/5 with customers. Some users complained that the mattress was overpriced and not as comfortable as other mattresses they had tried. Others said the mattress began to sag prematurely. However, there were many happy customers who enjoyed the comfortable organic materials.

Read the full Birch mattress review. Looking for other options, check out the Best Organic Mattresses for more great recommendations.