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With so many options out there, picking the right mattress can be a real hassle for the average person. Are you after one with coils, or something all foam? A cheap one, or are you ready to splurge? Something that keeps you cool, allergy-free, or eco-friendly? It can feel like there’s an endless amount of choices.
Our team has tried out hundreds of these online mattresses, so we’re here to make it a bit easier for you. To sort through the countless mattress brands out there, we focused on the ones that did the best across all our tests. Whether you share your bed and need an all-foam mattress to stay cooler, or you’re a mix of different sleep positions and want a little bounce with latex foam, we’ve got your back. Check out our top picks and start getting the best sleep you’ve ever had.
After testing over 1000 mattresses, the Dweva Review Team picked the Nectar as the best mattress of 2025. This solid, medium-firm memory foam mattress gives sleepers amazing pressure relief and keeps you cool all night long, all at a super reasonable price.
Read about our testing experience with each of the beds on our list below.
If you didn’t find what you were after in our list above, here are some other top-rated beds we often throw out there. I’ll run through what’s great about them and why they didn’t quite make the final cut.
The best mattresses we tested aced pretty much every category in our performance, construction, and customer service reviews. They’re built to last and are totally worth the money.
We test mattresses in a bunch of different ways, like how well they relieve pressure, handle motion isolation, keep you cool, and more. Each area gets a score out of 5, and then we average them to get the mattress’s total score. Things like pressure relief, edge support, and how quick the mattress responds to pressure are weighted more because they really impact the overall feel and quality of the mattress.
Of all the mattresses we’ve tested, the average score we see is about 4.2 out of 5. So it makes sense that the best of the best would have at least that score, if not higher. This means the mattress had to score above 4.2 in multiple categories to make the cut. The mattresses we selected for this panel actually averaged a score of 4.5, which shows just how solid their performance is across the board.
When you're buying a new mattress, you’re gonna want it to last for years. Most mattresses are good for about 10 years, but some start falling apart sooner than that. How do you avoid the ones that won’t make the cut?
First off, I always say check out the construction of the mattress. If you can, go for coils instead of just foam, since that solid innerspring layer helps the bed hold its shape. If foam's your thing, make sure the memory foam layers are thick enough to stay supportive but still comfy.
In our studio, we look at edge support as a sign of durability. How well the edges hold up under weight can tell you how the rest of the mattress will do over time with all that pressure. That's why we test the beds by sitting and lying down on them, plus we use weight plates to mimic different body types. We rate edge support out of 5, so you can see how the bed did in these tests and get an idea of how long it’ll last.
Lastly, we also check out how long the warranty is. The longer a mattress company will back up their product, the more they believe in it. Many brands offer 15-year, 25-year, or even lifetime warranties. Every bed we recommend comes with a lifetime warranty, so you can be sure that the mattress you pick is covered for life.
For some people, buying a new mattress comes down to the price tag. Whether you’re on a tight budget or ready to splurge, you want to feel like you're getting your money's worth. When figuring out if a mattress is worth the cash, I always say check out reviews—both on and off the manufacturer’s site, especially if you can’t check the bed out in person at a store.
Also, make the most of any sleep trials. Most of these trials last anywhere from a couple of weeks to a full year. That gives you time to test it out before committing, totally risk-free. If you’re not happy, you can usually send it back for a full refund, as long as you do it during the trial period.
The company’s policies, like sleep trials, can really add to the overall value. Some brands throw in lifetime warranties, long sleep trials, free accessories, or even white glove delivery when you buy a new bed. That extra stuff bumps up the value of your purchase and helps you get the best deal. We rate customer service out of 5, taking all those factors into account, along with the delivery process, to come up with our final score. Make sure to consider this when figuring out the value of the mattress so you get the full picture of what you’re really getting with your new bed.
We know it can be a lot to sift through when trying to pick out the perfect mattress, so we’ve broken down some key things to think about when shopping for your next bed. Keep reading for more tips on picking the best mattress for your sleep position, body type, and personal preferences.
There are all kinds of mattresses out there. Some work for a bigger variety of sleepers than others, so it’s key to know what you’re after.
Hybrid mattresses mix different materials like coils, foam, and latex. These beds often give you the best of both worlds (or more), making them comfy, supportive, and cooler. Hybrid mattresses work for most kinds of sleepers since the materials and design options are so diverse.
Memory foam mattresses are super popular with bed-in-a-box brands. This material has a lot going for it, like providing pressure relief, blocking motion, and fitting a range of prices. Some people think memory foam makes you sleep hot, but newer models have added airy foams to improve airflow. Some even use gel or copper to keep the mattress cool.
Latex mattresses are similar to memory foam, but they’re bouncier, last longer, and cost more. These mattresses are awesome for pressure relief and have natural cooling that can beat foam mattresses. Latex beds are perfect for eco-conscious shoppers, people with aches and pains, and anyone who wants a high-end mattress.
Innerspring mattresses are the classic type and still pretty popular, although a lot of bed-in-a-box companies don’t carry them. These beds are made with coils, so they tend to be firmer and bouncier. Since they react quickly to movement, innerspring mattresses are great for people who switch positions while sleeping. These beds are also great if you're trying to stick to a budget.
It’s kind of rare to find a true innerspring mattress these days, but many beds (like Saatva and WinkBed) use a lot of coils in their design. In this case, they might be called something like a mattress with that classic innerspring feel.
Studies suggest medium-firm mattresses are the best for keeping your spine aligned and avoiding discomfort. Our main medical advisor, Dr. Dasgupta, agrees: “Medium-firm mattresses offer a mix of support and softness that works for many sleepers.”
But this changes based on things like your main sleeping position. We’ll walk you through what you need to know for each sleep position, including what to look for and avoid in a mattress.
“How much you weigh is a big deal when it comes to picking the right mattress for you,” says Dr. Dasgupta. If you weigh more than 230 lbs, you’re going to want a super supportive, firmer mattress so you don’t sink too far into it. Some folks might even do best on an extra-firm mattress, especially if they sleep on their stomach.
On the flip side, if you’re under 230 lbs, you’ll probably want something a bit softer. You might have a harder time sinking into a mattress, and it could end up feeling firmer than you expected. If you sleep on your side or back, you’re better off going for a medium or plush mattress to get better pressure relief in those positions.
Sharing a bed with a partner can bring its own set of challenges. For starters, if you’re like me and a light sleeper, even the tiniest movement from your partner can wake you up. The best way to deal with that is to look for a mattress with great motion isolation. These beds do a good job of soaking up movement before it travels across the whole mattress and disturbs you.
To check motion isolation, we do a couple of tests. First, we put a glass of water on one side of the mattress, then have a tester move around on the other side. How the water behaves tells us how much movement is traveling through the mattress—the more the water wobbles or ripples, the more movement you’re going to feel on that side.
Next, we test it with two people in bed, simulating a typical night for couples. One person lies down blindfolded while the other moves around on the other side, switching positions, getting in and out of bed, and doing all that good stuff. The person lying there makes note of everything they feel and whether they can tell what their partner is doing. Combining their feedback with the results of the water test gives us a motion isolation score out of 5. This tells us a lot about how well the mattress is built and how durable it is. Dr. Dasgupta adds, “In my opinion, a mattress that handles motion well shows it has high-quality materials, like dense foams or latex.”
Other things that might matter to couples are response, edge support, and cooling. If you and your partner are getting busy, a responsive mattress can help make moving around during the, uh, main event a lot easier. Same goes for edge support—if you and your partner like to spread out instead of snuggling up, a mattress with strong edges means you can take full advantage of the bed. And of course, two bodies in one bed can definitely make things heat up, so you might want to look into a mattress that keeps you cool—more on that in a bit.
Whether you're sleeping alone or with a partner, overheating on your mattress is a common issue. To make sure you get the coolest sleep possible, we get pretty detailed with our temperature tests. We use a thermal gun to measure the mattress’s surface temperature. We take a reading before and after lying on the mattress for seven minutes, and how much the temperature goes up shows us how much heat the bed holds onto.
On average, we see about a 5.8-degree increase in temperature, which tells us the bed’s doing a decent job at cooling. Anything less than that means the mattress is actively cooling, and it might even feel cool to the touch.
Even though the thermal test gives us the final score out of 5, we also consider how the mattress actually feels during testing. There are some beds that didn’t do great in the thermal test but still felt cool or neutral to our testers. We take note of those instances so you can make a more informed decision.
