The Best Online Mattress Brands, Tested By Our Editors
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At a Glance: The Best Online Mattresses
Best Overall: Tempur-Pedic Cloud Mattress
Best Motion-Resistant: Dreamfoam by Brooklyn Bedding Copper Mattress
Best for Side Sleepers: DreamCloud Premier Mattress
Best for Combination Sleepers: Purple RestorePremier? Mattress
Best Cooling Mattress: Zinus Cooling Copper Adaptive Hybrid Mattress
Best Luxury Mattress: Airweave Mattress Advanced
Best Plush Mattress: Casper Original Foam Mattress
There are now hundreds of mattress brands vying for your dollars online, but how do you know which mattress brand to trust? We don’t mess around when it comes to sleep, which is why we decided to personally review some of the newest mattress brands in the marketplace.
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While sites like Casper and Nectar have led the way with their online mattress offerings (and at the time of writing, are now both offering huge savings sitewide), a number of other sites are also offering appealing options, with unique features and updates that promise more supportive, adaptive and reactive sleep. The best new online mattress brands are also introducing new technologies that help you stay cool and comfortable at night (i.e. no more night sweats) with some mattresses featuring anti-microbial and anti-odor properties too.
The best part: these mattresses come shipped directly to your door, rolled tight and vacuum-sealed in a box. If you’ve been dreading going into a busy store and having to arrange for delivery of a bulky mattress, you’ll be happy to know that the best online mattresses come in easy-to-maneuver packages that unroll and set up in a snap. No assembly or heavy-lifting required.
In This Article
The Best Online Mattresses
The Best (Of the Rest) Online Mattresses
Online Mattress Buying Guide
How We Chose the Best Online Mattress Brands
What Are the Best Online Mattresses?
The latest figures show more than 60% of Americans are looking to buy their next mattress online, preferring the convenience, accessibility and affordability of online mattress brands over shopping for a set in stores. If you’re looking to upgrade your mattress, we’ve tested reviewed some of the best mattress brands online to help you find one that fits your sleeping style. While we can’t guarantee a perfect night of sleep, we can tell you that these mattresses all helped us get a little closer to find those ZZZs.
1. Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Mattress
BEST FOR: back aches, couples, people who prefer a firmer feel
$1399.30 $1999 30% off
You probably grew up sleeping on a Tempur-Pedic mattress, or your parents always raved about how good their Tempur-Pedic was. The name became so synonymous with mattresses that you could just say “I bought a Tempur-Pedic” and people would know what you were talking about. These were the mattresses you used to have to test out at the big-box stores, but the same quality mattress can now be delivered to your door.
The best Tempur-Pedic to order online is the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress. The mattress is firm enough to provide full-body support with just enough “give” on top to not feel like you’re sleeping on a brick. Unlike cheaper mattresses, where you immediately sink in, the TEMPUR-Cloud keeps you “lifted” as its name suggests. It minimizes pressure points and quickly adapts to whatever sleeping position you’re in to caress your body rather than envelope it. If you’re prone to stress or backaches, this is a good mattress to sleep on.
“I’m prone to stiffness in my neck and back and used to think a pillow-top mattress would help, but it felt too soft and plush for what I needed,” says Tim Chan, Penske Media’s Associate VP of Commerce. He explains: “I also struggle to fall asleep quickly, and found myself tossing and turning all night on my old mattress, trying to find a comfortable position. I felt a difference with the TEMPUR-Cloud mattress immediately. It’s incredibly firm but not stiff; supple but not springy. As soon as I laid down, my weight felt evenly distributed, and there was a lot less tossing and turning. It’s incredibly quiet too, with none of the cheap ‘creaking’ you hear from cheaper mattress sets, and when I had someone over, there was no noise or movement when the other person was shuffling on their side.”
As with all the best online mattresses on our list, this mattress comes delivered in a box. Unlike some bed-in-a-box mattresses though, which take hours to expand, the TEMPUR-Cloud unrolls and expands in minutes. The company’s 10-year warranty is also among the best in the biz.
2. Dreamfoam by Brooklyn Bedding Copper Dreams Mattress
BEST FOR: back aches, people who prefer a firm feel, couples
$936.80 $1249 25% off
“Call me the odd one out, but I prefer a really firm mattress,” says Rolling Stone‘s former Fashion Commerce Writer, Kyle Lamar Rice. “While most people are sleeping with plush padding for a soft night, I’m hopping into bed with a concrete slab. So you can imagine the hesitation to try the DreamFoam Copper Dreams mattress, that promises ‘cloud-like comfort’ when you’re used to something firm. Despite the fears, I actually quite enjoyed the experience.”
First, we’re fans of DreamFoam’s shipping. The mattress comes vacuum-sealed in a box so you don’t have to worry about carrying something overly large and awkward to lift. “This worked perfectly for me,” Kyle continues, “as I was in the process of moving and had the mattress shipped to my previous address to insure someone was home for delivery. After unloading it from the car, with the correct placement and a few snips of the plastic seal, the mattress was in full bloom, ready for the night.
“My first reaction was to the reduced motion transfer. It’s in the product description, but I somehow didn’t expect HOW motion resistant it would be—I’m talking have a glass of wine at the end of the day and not worry about spilling, motion resistant.” Rice also explains how impressed he was with how the mattress retained its firm qualities while still being soft and contouring to the body: “I may have thought I preferred a concrete slab, but having just a tiny bit of cushioning definitely helped my back.
The cooling cooper-graphite helped to keep my body temperature comfortable under the sheets (it basically draws heat from the body and moves it around instead of trapping it under you as your sleep). The contouring memory foam was not as ‘soft’ as I feared it would be. In fact, it felt amazing and supportive on my back and hips.”
The final verdict? The Dreamfoam mattress feels well-made, solidly-engineered and designed to help even the pickiest sleepers finally get some shut-eye. Kyle concludes, “After just a couple nights of rest, I knew this mattress would be a keeper.”
3. DreamCloud Premier
BEST FOR: side sleepers, back sleepers, couples
$949
Senior Visuals Editor Joe Rodriguez would recommend the DreamCloud Premier mattress to our readers, here’s why: “The DreamCloud Premier was my first new mattress in ten years, and I’ve been delighted with the experience. I’ve slept on both innerspring coil mattresses and memory foam mattresses, and the DreamCloud was the perfect in-between, with a mix of both memory foam and coils. The bed is bouncy, yet soft and supportive; I sink into the memory foam topper without feeling suffocated by it, and the bed feels cool and breathable all night.
“My wife and I have different sleeping styles – she’s a side sleeper with a sore neck, I’m a back sleeper with an achy back – and the bed is comfortable for both of us. As a tall guy, I also like the extra-tall mattress (15 inches thick) that makes it easy to get out of bed in the morning. The top of the mattress is covered in a super cozy cashmere blend, and all of the finishes feel luxe. And it isn’t just aesthetic either – the mattress feels strong and durable, and the low motion transfer design means your sleep is undisturbed, even with two people in the bed. The DreamCloud Premier has made a world of difference in not only how my wife and I sleep, but the quality of our sleep as well.”
4. Purple RestorePremier? Mattress
BEST FOR: back pain, regulating temperature throughout the night
$3699
Founded in 2015, Purple has made a name for itself in the sleep industry largely thanks to its core technology: the GelFlex Grid. The material, which makes up the top layer of Purple’s mattresses, is made of a three-inch thick slab of polymer that features a grid design (see images here).
Our Senior Content Strategist, Oscar Hartzog, tested Purple’s Purple RestorePremier Hybrid Mattress (with the firm feel option) and was very impressed. “Thanks to the GelFlex Grid, I had that cozy ‘sinking’ feeling when crawling into bed, but still felt plenty supported throughout the night. The mattress is also easy to move around on, whether you’re adjusting positions or reaching for the alarm clock. I favor back and stomach sleeping, but sometimes end up on my sides as well, so I’m often sacrificing something by going with either a firm or soft mattress. But, thanks to the firm-yet-plush GelFlex Grid, back/stomach and side positions were both equally comfortable.”
Another huge benefit of the GelFlex material is temperature control. Because you’re laying on dozens of empty chambers (don’t think about it too hard, trypophobes), there’s tons of space for airflow. Oscar notes, “This made the RestorePremier mattress one of the coolest I’ve ever slept on, which is seriously attractive living in Southern California.”
5. Zinus Cooling Copper Adaptive Hybrid Mattress
BEST FOR: people on a budget, people who run hot at night, people who prefer a medium-firm feel
$338.00 $395.00 14% off
“A committed side sleeper ever since a chiropractor diagnosed my neck and back pain as a byproduct of my poor bedtime posture, I’m always on the prowl for something that allows for good curvature so there’s less chance of another flare up,” says our former Digital Editorial Director, Jerry Portwood. “Throw in a restless (and finicky) sleeping partner, and we required something that would handle his furnace-like body heat and my need to not get bounced off the edge when late-night inspiration (or perspiration) struck.”
This firm, cooling memory foam mattress — which Zinus says is also layered with copper and an infusion of “green tea” — managed to exceed all of Jerry’s expectations. “Although I can’t quite detect a ‘cooling’ difference, it seems to have cast a spell over us. The only problem? It’s such an amazing relaxing experience, it’s quickly become a refuge away from the stress of the world and more difficult to get out of bed,” he notes. “We already had a standard Casper mattress that was a few years old and, since we didn’t know what to do with it and felt bad just kicking it to the curb, we placed our new mattress atop it for extra height and now feel like we’re sleeping like kings.”
Zinus says its mattress is a blend of spring and memory foam and promotes cooler, cleaner and more comfortable sleep. The copper and green tea-infused memory foam is said to boast anti-microbial properties, while helping to neutralize odors. A base layer of individual pocket springs helps with spine support and prevents motion transfer when someone is shifting in bed.
6. Airweave Mattress Advanced
BEST FOR: stomach sleepers, athletes, people who like extra support
$5100 $6000 15% off
Oscar Hartzog, also slept on the splurge-worthy Airweave Mattress back in 2022, he tells us: “I was skeptical about the Airweave Mattress Advanced when I saw its high price tag, and I was even more skeptical when I first felt its extreme firmness. But, after weeks of testing the queen size, I realized just how effective that firmness was — and why the airweave is actually worth its hefty price.”
Airweave founder Motokuni Takaoka got the inspiration for the Airweave after realizing that the resin material used for fishing lines would be great for mattresses. This led to the creation of “Airfiber,” the proprietary resin material used in Airweave mattresses.
And Takaoka was right, it seems: The Airfiber material is uniquely supportive and exceptionally breathable. “Yes, it’s also very firm, but its solidity is a benefit,” Oscar continues. “After adjusting to the feel, I woke up feeling more rested – both physically and mentally — even after fewer hours of sleep.”
In an effort to make Airweave better for more sleepers, the mattress’ core blocks can be flipped for different levels of firmness. Although a change is noticeable, even the “soft” level is still very firm by American standards (Japanese beds are all more firm).
In other words, the Airweave isn’t for everyone. “I’m a stomach and back sleeper, and I enjoy strenuous exercise most days (usually long runs). For me, the mattress had greatly aided physical recovery (my usual lower back soreness is gone), and its firmness agreed with my sleeping position. However, my girlfriend (a side sleeper), couldn’t get used to the mattress’ firmness — even when it was set up to its softest level,” Hartzog concludes.
Something else to note: the Airweave is packaged differently than our other picks. It comes in three boxes containing Airfiber modules, pillow toppers, and two covers that hold the modules together. It’s a little harder to set up than a vacuum-sealed mattress, but there’s no off-gassing and the three-box delivery makes it easy to get inside or up the stairs.
7. Casper Original Foam Mattress
BEST FOR: those who prefer a plush but supportive feel, side sleepers, stomach sleepers
$930.00 $1,295.00 28% off
Although we’re spotlighting (generally) lesser-known brands in this round-up, we’d be remiss if we didn’t highlight an internet-beloved retailer like Casper, which comes highly regarded by our staff. Those who are familiar with the caliber of Casper’s offerings will be aware that they excel in tailoring their products to disparate sleeping styles. Their Hybrid collection alone speaks to their ability to marry different sleep needs into one comfortable mattress. The answer: It pairs responsive foam with traditional encased coils, so you get the best of both worlds in supporting your slumber. You can currently choose from a regular hybrid or a cooling hybrid in both their Dream and Snow offerings.
After trialing a few other brands, our VP of Commerce, Jessica Seib, landed on a Casper mattress and hasn’t looked back since. She says, “I’ve battled chronic shoulder pain (frozen shoulder to be specific) since being in an accident when I was a teenager. Unfortunately, I’m also a side sleeper and despite my trying to avoid it, have always preferred laying on that same problem shoulder.”
Because of this, she explains: “Sleeping on softer mattresses have always resulted in weeks of inflammation and shoulder irritation. Before owning a Casper, I had tried several mattresses including Tempur-Pedic, Eight Sleep, Purple mattresses with no success and lots of sleepless nights with discomfort. I eventually landed on a generic extra firm Beauty Rest mattress that was not the comfiest but was supportive enough to allow me to sleep sequential nights without pain.
“I was gifted my first Casper mattress in 2020 and I haven’t slept in pain since. The mattress has enough ‘give’ to offer the sought-after, lush comforts of a foam mattress, but is also firm enough to allow me to sleep on any side with enough support to avoid discomfort or pain. I fall asleep every night almost instantly and look forward to returning to my bed even after visiting the most luxurious stays away from home. This is by far the most consistently comfortable mattress I’ve owned to date — I will be an eternal repeat customer.”
The Original in question was a staple in Casper’s collection for years, and sadly the brand has since “put this model to bed” according to their site. Luckily for you, we’ve managed to track down where you can still pick up the Original, get it delivered straight to your door, and get it at a discount (it’s currently $365 off the original price!). The place being none other than Amazon, of course. But don’t fret, the retail giant still ships the mattress with Casper’s signature touches and genuine bed-in-box packaging. However, if you’d prefer to buy directly from the Casper site, you’ll want to check out our additional recommendation below for the upgraded alternative deemed as the new and improved Original.
The Best (Of the Rest) Online Mattresses
Looking for more mattress recommendations? Here are some additional options that either come highly rated through our former editors’ and colleagues’ first-hand testing, or are newer upgrades from previously discontinued mattress models sold by brands that have received the seal of approval from our Rolling Stone staff.
8. Casper the One Foam Mattress
BEST FOR: pressure relieving, those who want a responsive yet supportive feel, combination sleepers
$930 $1245 25% off
From Casper’s latest lineup of mattress offerings, their newer model, the One, the one which the brand notes as a “no-brainer mattress choice”, comes recommended for those who loved The Original and The Casper. The two aforementioned styles — both of which the retailer no longer stocks on their site — have since been upgraded by the buzzy mattress maker. The One is the brand’s answer to a modern approach to sleep technology, features Casper’s signature all-foam construction and serves as the revamped alternative to its predecessors.
With a supportive medium-firm feel, that the brand notes has a perfect bit of bounce, the One is a great solution for back and stomach sleepers. While, Casper’s Align memory foam cradles the body and comes designed with Breathe Flex Foam to ensure there’s airflow during warmer nights.
Our team of testers have had their eye on this model, but, since it’s so new, have yet to have ample resting time on it to review it first-hand. In the meantime, though, we poured over user reviews to make sure we recommended the best alternative and found that out of 60 user ratings, 55 people awarded it 4 stars or higher:
Promising Customer Feedback: “I have an Original Casper Mattress, and purchased a One Mattress for another bed. The One is as wonderful and as comfortable as the Original! It felt like my bed as soon as I laid down.” —Elizabeth
“I’ve slept on a Casper mattress for the last 7 years – best mattress ever. I just got the newer version of the one I had and it’s absolutely divine!! From the moment you crawl into bed, the mattress instantly cradles your body. Not in a sinking, plushy way but in a soft tender feeling kinda way. It’s the perfect amount of pressure relief and coziness. It’s so worth the money, you won’t regret it. Thank you Casper for making my sleep hours restful which allow my dreams to last longer…” —Paola
We think this is worth the honorable mention as buying directly from Casper will allow you to experience a number of great benefits, such as a 100-day risk free trial, free shipping and returns, and if you decide that the sleep product is all you’ve ever dreamt of it’s backed by a 10-year warranty. What’s more: At the time of writing, Casper is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and offering shoppers up to 25% off sitewide, meaning you can save over $300 on this queen right now.
And if you’re still unsure if you’re ready to take the plunge on a Casper mattress, the brand also offers mattress toppers which you can think of as a gateway to experiencing all the five-star comfort of a Casper mattress — without committing to tossing out your current sleeping situation. This one comes approved by our Senior Commerce Editor, Jasmin Sandal, who upgraded her worn-in mattress with a Casper topper during the interim of deciding which new mattress to swap hers out for.
9. Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress
BEST FOR: stress relief, multi-position sleepers, couples
$699 $1079 35% off
Sealy is another long-time mattress brand that has seen a resurgence in recent years thanks to their more affordable and accessible Cocoon by Sealy division. The brand is known for its “Chill” mattress, which is great if you find yourself running hot in bed. The company says its super soft knit layer on top features a “proprietary phase change material.” It basically just means the material absorbs and dissipates heat, rather than trapping it on the surface. The mattress is noticeably cooler and we didn’t feel stuffy or suffocated in bed.
In our testing, we found that the mattress — we tried the king — more than comfortably fit two people, and noticed little to no movement when one person was shifting; the other side of the bed was pretty much undisturbed. The medium-soft feel of the mattress is great for people who really want to sink into their bed rather than feel like they’re sleeping “on top” of the bed. The mattress was also great for one of our editors, “a multi-position sleeper” who’s typically alternating between their side and back. As someone who’s always dealt with back pain and neck pain, they found that the just-right plushness of the mattress, and its responsive memory foam, really helped to ease and cradle their joints in bed. In the past, they’ve “felt tense in bed,” laying down on mattresses that forced them into a certain sleeping style or position. With the Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress, their body was able to “relax right into the memory foam, which immediately adapted” to their positioning.
And while a lot of mattresses can feel cheap and flimsy, this one felt comfortable and durable, like it was really built to last. Everything is designed and made in the USA and ships in an easy-to-handle box.
10. Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress
BEST FOR: lumbar support and pressure relief, side sleepers, hot sleepers
$1395 $1795 22% off
Saatva is known for their premium, well-crafted mattresses and their Memory Foam Hybrid model absolutely delivers on the experience of a luxe-feeling hotel room bed transported into your home. It’s not every day that a hybrid mattress feels this plush while maintaining excellent pressure point support, either.
In their experience of sleeping on this mattress, another former editor notes: “What I loved was that I didn’t immediately feel like I was stuck sinking into the world’s slowest quicksand with Saatva’s memory foam — the mattress’ durable, pocketed coils also have a great responsiveness that let me toss and turn with ease without feeling ‘locked in’ to one position. I also felt properly cradled thanks to the company’s ‘Lumbar Zone’ quilting, along with a lumbar are strip of gel-infused memory foam on the first and second layers specifically designed to help keep your spine aligned. The difference was most notable in my lower back, especially after events were I was standing for hours. For all kinds of sleepers, but most notably back and side sleepers, this really is the dream mattress for easing back pain.”
They add, “Saatva’s Memory Foam Hybrid mattress also provides top-notch edge support, especially if there’s multiple people sleeping on it. The high-density foam rails create a stable barrier, and didn’t wear down over time like my previous memory foam mattress toppers when I slid in and out of the bed. When you’re sleeping with a partner, I also believe it’s important that your mattress run a little cooler, and this hybrid gets great airflow thanks to the foam layer’s unique ‘wave’ design and cooling gel. I didn’t feel as overheated as I would with a regular memory foam mattress, and slept longer and more soundly because of it.”
That being said, it’s a hefty mattress, and with medium-firm support you might want something with a little more give to it. But Saatva’s hybrid mattress proves that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for durability — we feel it’s truly the best of both worlds.
11. MOLECULE 2 AirTEC with Microban Mattress
BEST FOR: athletes, multi-position sleepers, people who run hot in bed
$1299
Fans of firmer mattresses might be apprehensive of the MOLECULE 2 AirTEC mattress at first because it feels soft and your body sinks into it when you first climb on. Soft mattresses can feel great, but anyone who needs more support might prefer something more firm.
But that’s exactly what another colleague loved about the MOLECULE mattress: “The initial plushness makes you feel super comfortable, but there’s a firmness that will also hold you in place (thanks to memory foam). For a heavy sleeper used to a pillow-top mattress, I was skeptical about changing to a flat top, but I didn’t feel much of a change in terms of firmness, which I am happy about. Where I felt the most difference was in sleep quality, and the MOLECULE mattress helped me sleep more comfortably and soundly through the night.”
It features multiple layers of foam that each work to address a specific sleeping concern. In their testing they found that “one layer helped to relieve pressure on my back, while another layer works to adapt to the contours of my body, to help me find a more natural sleeping position.” The company says its “BioCHARGE” layer, meantime, helps to improve circulation.
What makes the MOLECULE 2 AirTEC stand out from others is that it’s a “temperature-regulated” (read: cooling) mattress. Our teammate felt the “cooling effects” when they first laid down, but “that dissipated pretty quickly, so it wasn’t something you noticed acutely every time.” The mattress also comes with MOLECULE’s “Microban AEGIS Microbe Shield” technology, which helps to stop the growth of microbes, as bacteria are attracted to the coating’s positive charge and eliminated.
MOLECULE is one of the newer online mattress sites, but they’ve already got some big names behind it. The company just signed Michael Phelps as an ambassador, joining the likes of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, and U.S. National Women’s Soccer Team star Alex Morgan, as supporters. A bonus: every mattress order comes with free pillows and use code TAX2024 for 50% off!
12. Nolah Evolution 15-Inch
BEST FOR: side sleepers, people who prefer a plush feel, people who run hot at night
$1624 $2499 35% off
If you like a softer mattress that’s super plush and gentle on your back, you’ll want to sink into Nolah’s Evolution mattress. At once soft and supportive, the mattress has layers of high-tech foam and padding that ensure a longer-lasting mattress — and longer-lasting sleep.
What we liked: Nolah says its “ArcticTex” top layer actually uses materials that draw excess heat from the body, helping to keep you cool without harsh chemicals or gels. The “AirFoamICE” layer further adds to the comfort factor by also drawing heat away from the surface of the mattress.
Unlike spring mattresses or traditional coils, which often have too much “give,” Nolah’s tri-zoned support coils were responsive yet still stayed in place – so that we stayed in place while sleeping too. As a side sleeper, this was particularly effective in keeping my body comfortable without tossing and turning to find the right position.
At 15 inches, this is one of the thicker mattresses on our list, but it didn’t feel particularly bulky. In fact, there was something so satisfying about diving into bed after a long day, know the Nolah Evolution would be just the cradling and support we needed to get some much-needed rest.
Online Mattress Buying Guide
There are a number of things to keep in mind when shopping for the best mattress online for you. You’ll want to consider things like your sleeping style, how firm or soft you want your mattress to be, and how hot or cold you tend to run at night.
Sleeping Position and Style: Are you a back sleeper, stomach sleeper, or side sleeper? Some mattresses are better-suited to one style of sleeping over another. Determine what position you feel most comfortable falling asleep in before beginning your search for a mattress.
Mattress Firmness: A stomach sleeper will typically want a medium-firm to firm mattress, to prevent you from sagging into the bed (and thus creating an unnatural spine alignment). A side sleeper would benefit from a softer mattress, which better cushions and aligns with the contours of your head, hips and legs. A back sleeper has the most options, and choosing a plush mattress vs. a firm mattress will really depend on personal preference. Do you like to sink in and sleep in the bed, or do you like the feeling of sleeping on the bed? Choose a softer mattress if you like the feeling of being cradled or want a cushiony feel under your back; go for a firmer mattress if you prefer more support.
Keep in mind that if you purchase a memory foam mattress (more on that below), foam often responds to temperature, so if it’s cold in your room, your mattress may get a little firmer, and vice-versa.
Materials: Traditional mattresses used to use a coil spring system, which led to that “creaky” sound you heard when shifting around in bed, and caused annoying back pains when the coils came loose or lost its “spring.” The best mattresses these days all feature memory foam construction or a hybrid of foam and springs, to help produce a more consistent sleeping experience.
Memory foam is an adaptive foam that flexes and shifts according to your sleeping position. Rather than letting your body sag or collapse, however, the best memory foam mattresses will expand to support your body with a layer of soft cushioning underneath. Unlike cheaper foam mattresses, a memory foam mattress quickly returns to its original shape once you move or shift; there won’t be an indent left behind on where you were just laying down.
Some companies now use a gel foam that is said to be less heat-retentive than memory foam, thus offering a cooler sleeping experience. Gel foam offers the same supportive properties as memory foam, without trapping heat in its fibers. Some gel foam mattresses are also treated with a special coating that helps to wick away sweat — perfect for those who run hot at night.
As its name suggests, a hybrid mattress uses a combination of foam and springs. The best hybrid mattresses are made with multiple layers of material, typically with a spring base for sturdiness and support, and then a foam topper for comfort and pressure relief. A good hybrid mattress will offer just enough give, while still providing a firm base for your back.
Size: The best online mattress companies offer a full size range of mattresses, from twin to king. Some of the brands on our list offer a California King mattress as well. All of our reviews are based on a queen mattress with one person sleeping on it unless otherwise noted.
How We Chose the Best Online Mattress Brands
We compiled our list of the best mattresses to buy online based on in-depth, personal testing. We slept on (almost) every single mattress listed in this article, spending at least a full month with the mattress before writing our review.
All of these online mattress brands were rated for comfort, durability and materials. Were we able to fall asleep quickly on the mattress? Did the materials irritate our skin or affect our sleep? And how did the mattress hold up to our different weights, sleeping positions and use over time?
Don’t just take our word for it either: All of these top-rated mattresses also boast positive reviews from other shoppers online.
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