Compare Our Top Picks
Mattress Mattress type Materials Certifications Sizes available Firmness options Add-ons available Shipping costs Delivery options Trial Period Warranty HSA/FSA eligible? Helix Midnight Luxe Hybrid Tencel cover, memory foams, pocketed coils CertiPur-US, GreenGuard Gold Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, short queen, RV king Medium GlacioTex cooling cover, GlacioTex cooling cover with CoolForce Layer, ErgoAlign Contour Layer Free for customers in the contiguous US Delivered in six to 10 days in a box; setup handled by customer 120 nights; 30-day break-in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Yes Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Phase change cooling cover, cooling memory foams, pocketed coils CertiPur-US, GreenGuard Gold Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king Plush, medium firm, firm N/A Free for customers in the contiguous US Arrives in a box in three to seven business days; white glove delivery available within contiguous US (mattress setup and old bed removal) for $199 120 nights; 30-0day break in period required before initiating return. Customers in Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada will have $100 return fees Limited lifetime Yes Bear Elite Hybrid Hybrid Hydrocool cooling cover, copper-infused memory foam, dynamic memory foam, pocketed coils CertiPur-US, GreenGuard Gold Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king Soft, medium, firm Celliant-infused cooling cover Free for customers in the contiguous US Arrives in a box within three to seven business days; white-glove delivery service available. Setup is $100, setup and old bed removal is $200 120 nights; 30-day break-in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Yes Nolah Evolution Hybrid Organic cotton or GlacioTex pillow top, quilted foam, AirFoam Luxe memory foam, gel swirl memory foam, EverAdapt foam, Tri-Zone Foam, AirBreath border gusset, zoned pocketed coils, base foam CertiPur-US, GreenGuard Gold Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king Plush, luxury firm, firm GlacioTex pillow top Free for customers in the contiguous US Arrives in a box as part of standard shipping; white-glove delivery available (mattress setup and old bed removal) for $225 120 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return ($99 shipping fee) Limited lifetime Yes Bryte Balance Pro Smart hybrid mattress Cooling cover, plush comfort foam, Active response foam, 90 Bryte Balancer coils CertiPur-US certified Queen, king, California king 100 firmness levels N/A Free white glove delivery Free delivery and in-home setup 100 nights 10-year limited Yes Plank Firm Luxe Flippable hybrid Quilted foam top (.75 inches, extra firm side), support foam, pocketed Ascension Firm coils, support foam, Supreme Response Comfort foam, quilted foam bottom (1.5 inches, firm side) CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold Twin, twin XL, full, queen, short queen, Olympic queen, king, short king, California king, split California king, RV King (70x74 or 70x80) Extra firm, firm Glaciotex cooling cover Free via FedEx Ground Delivered for free within contiguous US in 5 to 7 business days 120 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Yes Helix Kids Flippable 8-inch hybrid or 6-inch flippable all-foam 8-inch hybrid: Waterproof Tencel cover, fire barrier, Helix Responsive foam layer (firm), pocketed coils, gel memory foam layer, fire barrier, cover6-inch all-foam: Waterproof Tencel cover, fire barrier, Helix Responsive foam layer (firm), Helix Support foam core, gel memory foam layer, fire barrier, cover CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold Twin, full Dual-sided, one side is softer (ages 8+) and the other firmer (ages 2 to 7) N/A Free via FedEx Delivered for free within contiguous US. In home setup and mattress removal is available for $219 (contiguous US only) 120 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Yes Casper Dream Hybrid Hybrid Knit blend cover, Breathe Flex foam, Align zoned memory foam, pocketed Flex coils CertiPur-US certified Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king Medium QuickCool woven cover Free Delivered for free within contiguous US in 2 to 8 days via UPS Standard Ground shipping. In home setup and mattress removal is available for $249 with 2 to 4 week wait period. Can arrange for curbside pickup if near a Casper store location 100 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return 10-year limited Yes Birch Luxe Natural Hybrid Organic cotton cover, wool, organic latex, pocketed coils Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), GreenGuard Gold Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king Medium Birch CoolForce Layer Free via FedEx Arrives in a box as part of standard shipping; white-glove delivery available for $199 120 nights; 30 day break in period required before initiating return that incurs $99 shipping fee Limited lifetime Yes DreamCloud Hybrid Hybrid CloudQuilt quilted cover, contouring memory foam layer, Adaptive support layer, pocketed coils, base foam CertiPur-US certified Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king Medium-firm N/A Free via FedEx or UPS Arrives in a box as part of standard shipping within 2 to 5 days. Also ships outside contigous US for extra $350 365 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime Yes Wolf Memory Foam Hybrid Premium Firm 13-Inch Hybrid Cooling cover, fire barrier, cooling gel foam layer, firm comfort layer, firm comfort foam layer, gel memory foam, support foam, pocketed coils, base foam CertiPur-US certified Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king Medium-firm N/A Free Arrives in a box as part of standard shipping within 5 to 7 days within contiguous US 101 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return Limited lifetime No
Honorable Mentions
Photograph: Julia Forbes
We tested many mattresses last year and have already hit the ground running in 2026. That said, here are a few options we enjoyed and considered but ultimately didn’t make the starter team.
Sleep Number p6 Smart Bed for $3,199: This smart mattress offering from Sleep Number is designed to prioritize pressure relief in your sleep experience. If sensors detect areas that bear the brunt of your weight, “Responsive Air” chambers atop the p6 will adjust in real time to counteract it. It takes some getting used to to hear the bed inflate and deflate on its own, but it truly makes for a personalized sleep experience. Add built-in sleep tracking and 100 adjustable firmness levels, and you get a one-of-a-kind experience. However, to fully enjoy the mattress's performance, it's best to also get an adjustable base, which is a significant additional expense. —Julia Forbes. $3,199 to $7,998
Thuma Luxury Hybrid Mattress for $1,795: Thuma’s hybrid mattress is interesting because it blends together a smorgasbord of mattress materials: a Tencel cover, organic wool, memory foam, organic latex, and recycled-steel coils. The same rubberwood trees are used for Thuma’s popular Classic Bed frame, and for the Dunlop latex in this mattress. Of the three firmness levels offered—plush, medium, and firm—the medium was yielding some pretty strong support. The sleep trial is a bit unclear, as you only get 100 nights of coverage with your first Thuma purchase. So if you’ve already used it on a different Thuma product, like the frame, you may be out of luck here. —Julia Forbes. $1,295 to $1,995
Puffy Cloud for $949: This enhanced all-foam mattress offers profound pressure relief without feeling too soft, despite the name “Cloud” being in its name. The Puffy Cloud has a thinner profile and would most likely be too soft for bigger bodies. However, for lightweight and average builds, it really comes through to support the lower back and hug around pressure points. The thinness also didn't compromise its motion isolation, which meant little to no shaking when my dogs jumped in and out of bed.—Julia Forbes. $449 to $1,298
The Saatva Contour5 for $2,999: The Contour5 is a newer offering from Saatva, replacing the popular Loom & Leaf in the company's lineup. Like other Saatva mattresses, but unlike most others on this list, it is not roll-packed and comes delivered on a moving truck. The Contour5 has two firmness options and updated cooling tech that uses airflow channels in its gel foam layer, which is thinner than its predecessor, meaning it retains less heat. In my two weeks of testing, I found the Contour 5 was very good at remaining cool through summer nights, which is extra impressive given that it uses very dense 5-pound-weight memory foam. The Contour5 is soft enough for side sleeping without feeling like a saggy hammock and has excellent build quality, which is impressive for an all-foam mattress without springs. I prefer a hybrid with microcoils, but Saatva is popular for a reason, and as all-foam mattresses go, it has a true luxury feel. —Martin Cizmar. $1,899 to $3,599
The Big Fig Classic for $1,899: The Big Fig is designed for larger body frames. Being a bit overweight myself, I was eager to see how well this mattress, which is advertised as comfortably handling 550 pounds per sleeper, performed. It is a well-built mattress with an effective gel cooling layer; however, the aggressive edge support created a hammock-like feel despite the sturdy springs and three layers of high-density foam in the middle of the mattress. This was true both on my back and on my side. Others may appreciate the effect of sinking a bit into the center of the bed more than I do. —Martin Cizmar. $1,499 to $2,699
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