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Two mattress testers sit on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room.
The 5 best mattresses we've tested and rate above all others for super-comfy sleep Make 2026 the year you take your sleep seriously. Browse our guide to the 5 best mattresses for your needs and budget, based on our in-depth testing and hands-on experience.
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Find your ideal bed with our free Sleep Concierge 'mattress finder' service — picks from our experts Need a new mattress, pillow or bedding set but unsure where to start? Answer these six simple questions and our Sleep Concierge team will send you recommendations unique to you
Tom's Guide Sleep Editor Nicola Appleton sleeps on the Helix Midnight Luxe, a mattress she still rates as the best mattress for side sleepers after sleeping on it for two years and re-testing it three times. Here Nicola is dressed in bed socks, a gingham shirt, black dungarees, and is lying with her head on a white pillow. Blue text containing the word 'Tested' wraps around all sides of the photo, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026 badge overlaid in the bottom left hand corner.
Why the Helix Midnight Luxe is still my go-to bed for side sleepers two years after testing it I've slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe for the past two years and have have tested it three times. Here's why I think it's still the best mattress for side sleepers that you can buy today.
A woman dressed in a blue night shirt sleeps peacefully on her partner's chest, as he sleeps with his head on a stone colored bed pillow. In the top left hand corner is a blue Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2026 logo.
Sleep Awareness Week 2026 is here — and the '7:1 Rule' is the sleep hack you need to know Our central hub for Sleep Awareness Week 2026 features expert interviews, the latest longevity science, and the top-rated tech to help you master your sleep regularity and live longer.
Composite image of the Siena 10" Signature, EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam, Nectar Classic, Bear Original and DreamCloud Classic mattresses
5 lesser-known mattress brands that deliver hotel comfort on a budget – under $300 for a queen Not in the market for a premium mattress? Try the five budget and mid-range beds our testers loved instead

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A college of Saatva High-Density Foam Mattress Topper images pasted onto a blue-green gradient background.

Saatva’s best-selling mattress topper isn’t in the Black Friday sale — so I’d buy this cheaper alternative instead

By Frances Daniels published

There’s no Black Friday deal on the popular Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper, so save up to $70 with this cheaper option from the brand instead

Mattress Toppers
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress

How long does a hybrid mattress last? Plus 3 signs you need to replace yours

By Ruth Jones last updated

A hybrid mattress won't last forever, and in this guide we explore the key signs that it's time to replace your hybrid bed.

Mattresses
On the left, a hand holds up the cover of a pillow to reveal the interior filling. On the right, pillow tester Ruth Jones is stomach sleeping on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow on a bed in her bedroom

I upgraded to this Tempur-Pedic pillow to finally get rid of my neck pain — and it helped me sleep so much better

By Ruth Jones published

I learned the hard way that you should replace your pillow every two years — and the Black Friday sales are the perfect time for an upgrade.

Pillows & Bedding
Our mattress tester wearing black silk pyjamas laying on her back on the Birch Elite mattress on wooden bedframe in warm lit bedroom with bedside plant, chair, unit, lamp and checkred rug

Don't ignore the 9 key signs that it’s time to buy a new mattress

By Claire Davies last updated

Is it time to replace your mattress? Here are nine telltale signs you need a new one — and three that you just need a new bed topper

Mattresses
WinkBed PLUS mattress in a white bedroom

WinkBeds launches new cooling mattress cover for hot sleepers — here's what you should know

By Eve Davies published

Watch out Saatva, WinkBed has new cooling technology coming through

Mattresses
A close-up shot of the white and blue cooling gel-foam used in mattresses

What is gel-foam in mattresses?

By Frances Daniels last updated

Gel-foam mattresses are different to pure memory foam mattresses — here’s what you should know and whether you should buy one.

Mattresses
A member of our sleep team lies on her side on the Nolah Original Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

What are mattress trials and how do they work?

By Claire Davies last updated

Many mattress brands talk about their sleep trial periods, but what are they and how do they work? We have answers.

Mattresses
The Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A member of our testing team lies on the left side of the mattress on her back, while another mattress tester sits on the right hand side of the mattress. They're testing the motion isolation, to determine if one person getting into a bed disturbs the other

What is motion isolation in a mattress?

By Frances Daniels last updated

Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?

Mattresses
A tester sits on the edge of the mattress to test the sturdiness of the foot of the bed.

What is edge support in a mattress?

By Frances Daniels last updated

Good edge support is found in beds with high-quality designs, but what is it and why is it important when buying a mattress?

Mattresses
A member of our mattress testing team jumps onto the Nolah Original All Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. She dives onto the bed ready to hit the cushioned comfort layers

What are mattress comfort layers and why are they important?

By Becky George last updated

Don't know what a comfort layer is in a mattress? Our expert guide explains it all, including how to pick a bed with the right comfort layers for your sleep needs.

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