Shopping for a new mattress?
Our mattress buying guides are the best place to start your search for the right mattress. In each buying guide, we review the top mattresses in that category and discuss the best tips for choosing the best mattress.
Our buying guides are handy if you know what general type of mattress you want (e.g., memory foam) but need some advice to drill down to a specific brand such as Casper, Nectar, or Leesa.
They will also help you compare among popular mattresses in a specific category and find out how they differ in feel, comfort, construction, and price.
For a round-up of our most favorite mattresses (across all categories), see our list of top 10 mattresses.
If you already have an idea which type of mattress you want, take a look at our category-specific buying guides below.
In addition to mattress buying guides, we also have buying guides for other bedding and bedroom furniture, including sheets, bed frames, weighted blankets, pillows, and toppers.
By Sleeping Position
Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Best Hybrid Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers with Shoulder Pain
Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers
By Type
Best Flippable 2-Sided Mattresses
Specialty Mattresses
Best Mattresses for Heavy People
Bedding
Sheets
Beds and Bed Frames
Weighted Blankets
Pillows
Best Pillows for Stomach Sleepers
Best Pillows for Neck Pain Relief
Best Pillows for Side Sleepers
Best Pillows for Back Sleepers
Toppers
Best Cooling Pads and Comforters
Best Mattress Toppers for Back Pain
Heating/Cooling
Best Cooling Systems for Your Bed
| My Top Pick | Type of Mattress | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saatva Classic | Innerspring | $887 - $2,075 Save Upto $450 Now |
| 2. Puffy LUX | Luxury Foam | $1,145 – $1,695 Save $300 + Free Accessories Upto $433 |
| 3. Leesa Original | Budget Foam | $722-$1189 "Save 15% Now" |
| 4. Sparrow Signature Hybrid | Luxury Hybrid | $854.10 - $1799.10 10% Sale |
| 5. PlushBeds Botanical Bliss | Luxury Organic Latex | $1,149- $2,148 save $1,250 On Bedroom Mattresses + Free Luxury Sheet Set. |
| 6. Ecoterra | Budget Latex | $849 - $1,349 Save $150 Usecode: SAVE150 |
| 7. Dreamcloud | Luxury PillowTop | $599-$1,099 Save $200 + $399 Free Accessories(Sheet, Protector, Pillows) |
| 8. Layla | Flippable/2-Sided | $499 - $1,099 Save $200 Now |
| 9. Big Fig | For Plus-Sized People | $1,499 - $2,099 Save $200 With Code: HOME |
| 10. Helix | Custom-Fit | $500 - $1,149 Save $200! |
| Topper | Size | Material | Firmness | Warr. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LINENSPA | Best Value | 2" | Gel memory foam | Medium | 3 years |
MOLECULE AIRTEC | Best Comfort | 3" | Memory foam | Medium-firm | 5 years |
MyPillow | Best pressure point relief | 3" | Foam | Medium-firm | 10 years |
LUCID | Best cooling | 2" | Gel memory foam | Soft | 3 years |
Pure Green | Best for stomach sleepers | 2" | Natural latex | Extra-firm | 5 years |
Sleep Innovations | Best for side sleepers | 4" | Gel memory foam | Soft | 10 years |
Sleep Number DUAL TEMP | Best temperature regulation | - | Forced Air | - | 1 year |
TEMPUR ProForm | Best memory foam | 3" | Memory foam | Medium-firm | 10 years |
Avocado Green | Best organic | 2" | Organic latex | Soft/firm | 10 years |
Latex Mattress Factory | Best for heavy sleepers | 3” | Natural Dunlop latex | Medium | Not specified |
Lucid zoned gel memory foam topper | Best for back pain | 2” (3” option available) | Zoned gel memory foam | Medium soft | 3 years |
AmazonBasics down alternative topper | Best for softening a firm mattress | Variable | Down alternative (polyester fiber) | Soft | Not specified |
| System | Type | Best For... | Temp. Range | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BedJet V3 | Air cooled | BEST OVERALL (esp. for night sweats) | 66°F-104°F | Wireless remote control/smartphone app |
ChiliPad Cube 3.0 | Water cooled | Best water cooling system | 55°F-115°F | Wireless remote control |
Ooler Sleep System | Water cooled | Best temperature control | 55°F-115°F | Smartphone app via Bluetooth |
The Pod by Eight Sleep | Water cooled | Best smart cooling system | 55°F-115°F | Smartphone app/smart voice assistant |
Mattress Cooler "Classic" | Water cooled | Best budget cooling system | N/A | Wireless remote control |
SleepNumber Dual-Temp v3 | Air cooled | N/A | Remote control | |
bFan Cooling System | Fan | Best bed fan | N/A | Wired remote control |
| Pillow | Why I Like It |
|---|---|
PlushBeds Shredded Natural Latex Pillow | best shredded latex pillow for side sleepers |
Coop Home Goods Memory Foam | perennial, proven Amazon Choice with over 16,000 reviews |
MARNUR Contour Pillow | perfect spine support using a groove down the middle |
SleepRightSplintek Side | full facial cradle plus a perfectly-angled shoulder cradle |
Xtreme Comforts Adjustable Pillow | thinner and softer than most, so your head will not bend back |
UTTU Sandwich Pillow | designed specifically for neck support and alignment. |
Mediflow Water Pillow | clinical tests prove it reduces neck pain |
Cradle Me Cervical Pillow | best overall design with lots of position choices |
KaUa Neck Roll | 1,000s of satisfied customers & rave reviews |
J-Pillow Travel Pillow | added chin support prevents your head from falling forward. |
EPABO Contour Memory Foam Pillow | Designed to support and cushion you neck and shoulders |
J-Pillow Travel Pillow | An all-natural, organic and vegan pillow with an adjustable loft to suit all sleeping positions |
| Best Luxury Sheets | Includes | Sizes | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
Parachute | Fitted sheet + two pillowcases | Twin to Cal King | Sand, Slate, White, Light Grey, Blue |
Brooklinen | One flat sheet, one fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. | Twin to Cal King | White, Cream, Steel, Smoke, Smoke Stripe |
Saatva | One flat sheet, one fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. | Twin to Cal King | White, Ivory, Grey |
Boll and Branch | one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two pillowcases. | Full, Queen, King, Cal King only | White, Solid Natural, Striped White, Pewter |
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