Written by Julia Forbes, Sleep Advisor Mattress Tester
What makes a mattress comfortable? For some people it’s the initial feel of the bed—a certain plushness when you lie down, or the way the surface supports your body. For others it might be more of a mental experience, with the mattress representing a place of peace and rest.
Given all the different standards of comfort, there’s no way to objectively identify the most comfortable mattress in the world. But I like to think we’ve given it a pretty good shot! After loads of in-person testing, we’ve built the below list of the coziest mattresses we’ve ever experienced.
Our Most Comfortable Mattress Picks
- Helix Midnight – Editor’s Pick
- WinkBed – Most Comfortable Hybrid Mattress
- Nectar – Most Comfortable Memory Foam Mattress
- Nolah Evolution – Most Comfortable Mattress for Couples
- Bear Elite Hybrid – Most Comfortable Cooling Mattress
- Saatva Classic – Most Comfortable Mattress for Back Pain
- Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid – Most Comfortable Mattress for Side Sleepers
- Titan Plus – Most Comfortable Mattress for Heavy People
- Birch Natural – Most Comfortable Latex Mattress
Our Video Review of the Most Comfortable Mattress
Compare the Most Comfortable Mattresses
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| Helix Midnight Mattress | WinkBed Mattress | Nectar Mattress | Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress | Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress | Saatva Mattress | Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress | Titan Plus | Birch Natural Mattress | |
| Rating | |||||||||
| Firmness | Medium-firm: 6/10 | Multiple firmness options | Firm: 7.5/10 | Multiple firmness options | Medium-firm: 6/10 | Multiple firmness options | Multiple firmness options | Firm: 8/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 |
| Material | Hybrid | Hybrid | Foam | Hybrid | Hybrid | Innerspring | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Cooling | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Warranty | 10-year warranty | Lifetime warranty | Lifetime warranty | Lifetime warranty | Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime warranty | 10-year warranty | 10-year warranty | 25-year warranty |
| Shipping | Free shipping | Free shipping | Free shipping | Free shipping | Free shipping | Free white glove delivery | Free shipping | Free shipping | Free shipping |
| Trial Period | 100 nights | 120 nights | 365 nights | 120 nights | 120 nights | 365 nights | 120 nights | 120 nights | 100 nights |
| Best For | Couples, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Hot Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Hip Pain, Seniors | Back Sleepers, Back Pain, Stomach Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Couples | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hip Pain, Seniors | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Hip Pain, Seniors | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Hot Sleepers, Seniors | Couples, Back Sleepers, Hip Pain | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Seniors | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Seniors |
How Did We Pick the Most Comfortable Mattresses?
Because everyone’s experience of comfort is personal, there’s no objective way to measure it. However, we can draw some conclusions from our testing that point to a high chance of comfort for the average sleeper.
We judged and chose the mattresses on this list according to the criteria below—click on each one to expand it.
A Cozy Balance of Support and Pressure Relief
Both support and pressure relief need to be present in a mattress for it to be a comfortable, durable choice.
Support refers to how well the bed keeps you lifted and encourages a neutral, natural spine, whereas pressure relief refers to how well the bed takes pressure and strain off of key areas.
A bed with an imbalance of these two factors will probably feel uncomfortable over time. Too much pressure relief may cause you to sink into the bed too deeply, whereas too much support can make a mattress feel quite hard and unyielding.
Every bed below received at least a 4 out of 5 in both the support and pressure relief categories following our testing.
Comfort Across Sleeping Positions
When we test a mattress, we try to have people with different body types lie on top of it in each of the three major sleeping positions: side, back, and stomach.
Comfortable mattresses are often versatile mattresses. They’ll feel soothing in a variety of positions and to a variety of people. So, for this roundup, we only selected beds that felt comfortable to our testers in at least 2 out of 3 sleeping positions.
Memorable Notes from Our Testers
We test a lot of mattresses here at Sleep Advisor, so we have to be quite detailed with our feedback. Our notes track the performance categories that each bed excels at, as well as the ones in which it falls short.
For this list, we focused on beds that had lots of positive testing notes about their overall feel and comfort level. We tried to pick out memorable quotes that showcase just how cozy our testers felt while trying them out.
The 10 Most Comfortable Mattresses
Helix Midnight – Editor’s Pick
Helix Midnight Mattress
Part of Helix’s core line of mattresses, the Midnight has a hybrid construction that’s particularly suited to back and side sleepers.
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Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Mattress
Part of Helix’s core line of mattresses, the Midnight has a hybrid construction that’s particularly suited to back and side sleepers.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Mattress
Part of Helix’s core line of mattresses, the Midnight has a hybrid construction that’s particularly suited to back and side sleepers.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Mattress Overall
Our testing proved that the Helix Midnight is in a league of its own. It has lovely pressure relief (5 out of 5), reliable support (5 out of 5), and—in a stunning twist for a hybrid—awesome motion isolation (yet another 5 out of 5).
This impressive performance is all the more notable given the Midnight’s price. Some of us actually prefer this affordable core model to its pricier upgraded versions! We felt best on our sides and backs on this bed, which makes sense, as it’s marketed for side sleeping.
WinkBed – Most Comfortable Hybrid Mattress
WinkBed Mattress
WinkBed is a luxury hybrid bed with a variety of comfort features that should make it a versatile pick for most sleeping positions.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
WinkBed Mattress
WinkBed is a luxury hybrid bed with a variety of comfort features that should make it a versatile pick for most sleeping positions.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
WinkBed Mattress
WinkBed is a luxury hybrid bed with a variety of comfort features that should make it a versatile pick for most sleeping positions.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Hybrid Mattress
The WinkBed is a model for what a high-quality hybrid mattress should look and feel like. We loved how bouncy it was, which made it easy to switch between positions during testing. For Loren and I, this mattress also felt cozy in all three sleeping positions.
Our heavyweight tester, Spencer, wanted a little more support while on his stomach. But luckily, the WinkBed comes in four different firmnesses—including a “Plus” variant for plus-sized folks.
Nectar – Most Comfortable Memory Foam Mattress
Nectar Mattress
Nectar provides a premium memory foam bed backed up by a year-long trial and a Forever warranty.
Material
Foam
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Nectar Mattress
Nectar provides a premium memory foam bed backed up by a year-long trial and a Forever warranty.
Material
Foam
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Nectar Mattress
Nectar provides a premium memory foam bed backed up by a year-long trial and a Forever warranty.
Material
Foam
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Memory Foam Mattress
The Nectar is an all-foam bed that pairs contouring plushness with a strong foundation. The softer layers on top cradled our joints, while the denser, firmer foam at the base kept our bodies lifted and properly aligned on our backs and sides.
This combination creates the iconic comfy “hugging” feel of memory foam without sacrificing spinal alignment. We return to the Nectar again and again when asked to recommend a comfortable foam bed, though we caution plus-size folks and stomach sleepers that they may need more support.
Nolah Evolution – Most Comfortable Mattress for Couples
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
Nolah’s innovative pressure-relieving abilities should be an excellent fit for side-sleepers, and if you struggle with overheating, the AirFoamICE™ technology should keep you cool all night long.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
Nolah’s innovative pressure-relieving abilities should be an excellent fit for side-sleepers, and if you struggle with overheating, the AirFoamICE™ technology should keep you cool all night long.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
Nolah’s innovative pressure-relieving abilities should be an excellent fit for side-sleepers, and if you struggle with overheating, the AirFoamICE™ technology should keep you cool all night long.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Mattress for Couples
The Evolution is Nolah’s answer to the luxury hotel bed, and it certainly lives up to expectations. This bed has a plush top and a medium-firm feel that’s sure to cater to a variety of sleeping positions. If you and your partner are looking for a comfy bed to compromise on, this might be the one.
The pillow top offers an impressive balance of motion isolation and bounce, so you can move around with ease and without disturbing your partner. It’s also got some cooling capability and relieves pressure like a champ. It’s a favorite in our studio, and it’s hard to go wrong with his bed.
Bear Elite Hybrid – Most Comfortable Cooling Mattress
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
With coils and foam layers, this Bear mattress offers zoned support without taking away from the pressure-relieving properties. The bed also has copper infusions to ensure the best cooling for hot sleepers and athletes.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
With coils and foam layers, this Bear mattress offers zoned support without taking away from the pressure-relieving properties. The bed also has copper infusions to ensure the best cooling for hot sleepers and athletes.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
With coils and foam layers, this Bear mattress offers zoned support without taking away from the pressure-relieving properties. The bed also has copper infusions to ensure the best cooling for hot sleepers and athletes.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Cooling Mattress
For hot sleepers, a comfortable mattress might mean one that stops you from overheating. Well, say goodbye to sweaty nights with the Bear Elite Hybrid. This hybrid mattress boasts a temperature-sensitive construction, featuring a cooling cover, gel-infused foams, and individually wrapped coils to keep the heat out and air flowing through the mattress.
It’s also comfy to sleep on, too. We dubbed it “buoyant and cloudlike.” That means there’ll be a mix of sumptuous sink and some bounce, if you switch between sleeping positions or just want to jump on your bed.
Saatva Classic – Most Comfortable Mattress for Back Pain
Saatva Mattress
Coil-on-coil structure gives this elevated innerspring bed a luxurious feel and versatility.
Material
Innerspring
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Saatva Mattress
Coil-on-coil structure gives this elevated innerspring bed a luxurious feel and versatility.
Material
Innerspring
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Saatva Mattress
Coil-on-coil structure gives this elevated innerspring bed a luxurious feel and versatility.
Material
Innerspring
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Mattress for Back Pain
The Saatva Classic has a long list of features are meant to pamper your spine specifically. The low back gets special attention from zoned quilting in the cover, a “lumbar crown” foam strip, and a wire that braces the innerspring units. (Yes, there’s two!)
In the testing studio, we were unanimous on how comfortable and buoying this mattress felt across all three sleep positions. It’s so well-rounded that it held up our midsections no matter which way we turned.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid – Most Comfortable Mattress for Side Sleepers
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is priced similarly to other bed-in-the-box options, it represents a fantastic value in the hybrid market.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is priced similarly to other bed-in-the-box options, it represents a fantastic value in the hybrid market.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is priced similarly to other bed-in-the-box options, it represents a fantastic value in the hybrid market.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Mattress for Side Sleepers
On our sides, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid felt heavenly.
This was a little surprising, given that we were testing the “Medium” model (the option between Soft and Firm). But we all agreed that it felt soft and cushy, around a 5 out of 10 on our firmness scale.
Even as it cradled our hips and shoulders, though, its spring unit and responsive foams kept us feeling lifted and lightweight. This is a choice hybrid for anyone who wants some plushness paired with their support.
Titan Plus – Most Comfortable Mattress for Heavy People
Titan Plus
This specially-designed hybrid is made for heavier sleepers to help them get better, more comfortable sleep.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 8/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Titan Plus
This specially-designed hybrid is made for heavier sleepers to help them get better, more comfortable sleep.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Firm: 8/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Titan Plus
This specially-designed hybrid is made for heavier sleepers to help them get better, more comfortable sleep.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Firm: 8/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Mattress for Heavy People
As you’ve probably figured out, there’s no one-size-fits-all mattress, especially when it comes to comfortability. If you’re a plus-sized shopper who’s struggled to find a comfortable mattress, we may have found your match in the Titan Plus.
Our heavyweight testers praised this bed for its even support, alongside its ability to relieve pressure when lying on their back or side. It’s got strong edges, too, and earned an impressive 5 out of 5 in our cooling test. Overall, it’s a well-rounded bed for any heavy folks looking for a comfy night’s sleep tailored to their needs.
Birch Natural – Most Comfortable Latex Mattress
Birch Natural Mattress
An eco-friendly bed that pairs latex and individually wrapped coils for a versatile hybrid sleep experience.
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
25-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Birch Natural Mattress
An eco-friendly bed that pairs latex and individually wrapped coils for a versatile hybrid sleep experience.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
25-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Birch Natural Mattress
An eco-friendly bed that pairs latex and individually wrapped coils for a versatile hybrid sleep experience.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
25-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Why It Earned Most Comfortable Latex Mattress
Latex foam has a lot going for it as a mattress material: it’s cooling, bouncy, and derived from a natural source (the sap of rubber trees). Not everyone loves its springy feel, but my fellow testers and I were big fans of how it simultaneously relieved pressure and aligned our spines.
Paired with a coil unit, the latex in this bed is especially responsive. I enjoyed it in all three sleeping positions, which is rare!
How to Choose the Most Comfortable Mattress for You
Comfort is, of course, subjective. A mattress that feels super comfortable to you may feel not-so-great to another person with different preferences.
That being said, there are some baseline requirements a mattress has to meet before we can call it truly comfortable and high-quality. Follow the steps below to help define what comfort means for you and narrow the search for your perfect bed.
Balance Support and Pressure Relief
A comfortable mattress will carefully balance support and pressure relief. Support refers to how well the bed lifts you up and holds your spine in a neutral, aligned position. Without support, you may sink into the bed unevenly, and your spine won’t appreciate curving out of its natural shape.
Pressure relief is just what it sounds like — a mattress’s ability to relieve pressure. When you lie down on a bed, certain parts of your body will press into the surface with more force. (Side sleepers, for example, exert the most pressure on their hips and shoulders.) These “pressure points” can become strained or sore if the mattress doesn’t absorb some of that force.
You don’t always need to have support and pressure relief in exactly equal amounts. The ratio you’re looking for is one that has a good amount of both aspects, and perhaps privileges the one that’s most important to you.
If you’re a side sleeper with sensitive hips, for example, you may want to prioritize pressure relief over support. But if you’re a back or stomach sleeper, support will probably be paramount.
Find Your Ideal Firmness
Firmness describes the “feel” of the mattress when you lie on top of it. Is it as hard as a rock, or cloud-like and soft?
Mattress firmness is distinct from support or pressure relief — a firm mattress can have great pressure relief, and a soft mattress can have sturdy support.
At Sleep Advisor, we give each mattress a firmness rating on a scale from 1 to 10, which runs softest to hardest. For most people, a medium-firm mattress (about a 5 to a 6.5 on our scale) will feel the most comfortable and versatile.
To find the right mattress firmness for you, you’ll have to consider a couple factors.
Sleeping Position
- Side sleepers are most comfortable on softer mattresses (4 to 4.5 on our scale) that really cushion their hips and shoulders.
- Back sleepers are most comfortable on medium-firm mattresses (5 to 6.5 on our scale) that “lift” the body but preserve some plushness.
- Stomach sleepers are most comfortable on firmer mattresses (7 to 8 on our scale) that keep their hips and lower back from sinking too low.
- Combination sleepers who shift between different positions will be best served by the adaptability of a medium-firm mattress.
Body Type
- Lightweight sleepers (up to 130 pounds) tend to like softer beds and feel more sensitive to firm surfaces.
- Average-weight sleepers (130 to 230 pounds) are flexible, and seem to feel comfortable on most medium-firm beds.
- Heavyweight sleepers (230 pounds or more) are most likely to feel comfortable on firmer beds that won’t sag unevenly.
Identify Your Top Sleep Priorities
Once you’ve nailed down your desired levels of support, pressure relief, and firmness, you need to consider what other mattress elements are most important to you.
We test beds across a wide variety of performance factors, and usually, a bed that astounds us in one category won’t be the best at another. Take a look at the factors below and ask yourself which are essential to your nightly comfort.
Cooling
A bed that prioritizes cooling in its construction can help you (and anyone in bed with you) stay cool and comfy. Extra-hot sleepers should avoid all-foam beds, which tend to retain heat, and look for advanced cooling features such as phase change material and breathable covers. The comfort foams may also have infusions of gel or copper to help them cool down.
Motion Isolation
A mattress with good motion isolation will absorb the feeling of movement so that you aren’t jostled awake by a fidgeting partner. Foam mattresses are the best at this, but some hybrids manage to have decent motion isolation due to the foam layers up top.
Bounce
Bouncy beds can be great for combination sleepers who move around a lot at night. Rather than swaddling you in slow-sinking layers, a springy bed will help you readjust. Bounce (or responsiveness) is also beneficial for sexually active couples for the same reason.
Edge Support
A mattress with strong edge support will enable you to get in and out bed easily, without too much buckling or dipping at the sides. Edge support is therefore important for elderly people or sleepers with mobility issues. If you tend to sleep at the very edge of your bed, sturdy edges are also a must.
What Type of Mattress is Most Comfortable?
Hybrid and memory foam mattresses can both be exceptionally comfortable. We recommend hybrid beds most often because they have supportive spring units in addition to pressure-relieving foams. They’re also extremely varied, so you can probably find one that matches your preferences.
Latex mattresses may be hybrid or all-foam models, but it’s important to note that latex has a pretty singular feel. It’s soft, but much more springy than the poly foams you might be used to. Some people love it; others prefer a less reactive foam.
Traditional innerspring mattresses are probably the least comfortable option. Because they only have a thin comfort layer above their coils, they’re known for being tough on pressure points and sagging over time.
How to Make a Mattress More Comfortable
Add a Mattress Topper
Mattress toppers can dramatically change the feel of your mattress, and they’re much more affordable than a brand-new bed.
There are firm mattress toppers for folks who want a flatter surface, and softer ones if you’re craving more cushion. Many of them, such as the Gel Swirl Memory Foam mattress topper, come in different thicknesses for even more customization.
Additionally, you can purchase a cooling topper if you run hot at night. The Graphite Memory Foam topper from Saatva, for example, regulates temperature with an infusion of graphite.
There are even latex mattress toppers for people who prefer more natural materials. The PlushBeds Organic Latex Mattress Topper is one of the most eco-friendly toppers around.
Try the Other Side (If It’s Flippable)
A flippable mattress offers you two different firmness options in one bed. One side will be noticeably softer than the other, so you can flip it over when you’d like a change in feel.
Invest in a Better Pillow
Your pillow plays a big role in your comfort while you’re trying to sleep. If it’s too lofty or too flat, your neck might misaligned with the rest of your spine when you rest your head on it. Try to find a pillow that maintains the natural curve of your upper spine. Cooling pillows can also be a balm for hot sleepers.
Break In the Mattress Over Time
In some cases, a new mattress might not feel right because it needs more time to “break in.” Give it a few days to fully expand (if it came in a box). Then, see if you notice it soften up over a month or so of sleeping on it. Some manufacturers suggest trying the bed for at least 90 days to achieve this effect.
Learn More: How to Break in a New Mattress
Most Comfortable Mattress FAQs
Why is it important to have a comfortable mattress?
Feeling comfortable on your mattress makes it more likely that you’ll go to sleep quickly and get the kind of rest your body needs. A bed that feels too hard, too soft, or too uneven will definitely diminish the quality of your sleep.
Additionally, if you have any health conditions that impact your comfort or mobility, a cozy mattress can make a big difference in your experience of symptoms during the night. The wrong mattress, on the other hand, may make your symptoms worse.
Are soft mattresses more comfortable than firm ones?
Not necessarily. The most comfortable mattress for you will depend on your primary sleeping position, or body type, and other factors.
If you’re a lightweight side sleeper, for example, then a soft bed is ideal. If you’re a heavier back or stomach sleeper, though, a firmer mattress will probably feel more comfortable than a plush one.
Most Comfortable Mattresses: Price Comparison
| Mattress | Best For | Price (Queen Size) | Review |
| Helix Midnight | Editor’s Pick | $1,332 | Helix Midnight Mattress Review |
| WinkBed | Hybrid | $1,799 | Winkbed Mattress Review |
| Nectar | Memory Foam | $999 | Nectar Mattress Review |
| Nolah Evolution | Couples | $2,299 | Nolah Evolution Mattress Review |
| Bear Elite Hybrid | Cooling | $2,305 | Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Review |
| Saatva Classic | Back Pain | $1,995 | Saatva Classic Mattress Review |
| Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid | Side Sleepers | $1,249 | Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress Review |
| Titan Plus | Heavy People | $1,249 | TItan Plus Mattress Review |
| Birch Natural | Latex | $1,799 | Helix Birch Natural Mattress Review |
Julia Forbes
Sleep Advisor Mattress Tester
About Author
Julia specializes in testing out mattresses and sleep accessories – she’s in the right line of work, because she loves to sleep.
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