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Two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team smile at each other while standing either side of a stack of the best mattresses we've tested in 2026, including Saatva, DreamCloud, Helix and Nectar
Shopping for the best mattress for your sleep? Here are the top 6 we've tested in 2026 We’ve tested over 140 mattresses and have never slept better than we have on these 6 – meet the best mattresses of 2026, from the Saatva Classic to the Helix Midnight Luxe
A Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide Sleep Studio. A blue border saying 'tested' surrounds it. There's a Tom's Guide price drop deals badge in the bottom right corner
Saatva's big luxury hotel mattress sale is live with up to $525 off — here's what we recommend for every sleeper Our live Saatva mattress price tracker shows you today's best prices and exactly how much you can save on each Saatva mattress, while our experts analyze the current deals themselves.
Mattress testers Ruth Jones and Frances Daniels take a close look at a mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide sleep studio
Can't sleep? Your old bed could be to blame — here's how often should you replace your mattress We've tested over 140 mattresses — here's how often you need to replace mattresses, pillows and bedding plus signs your bed needs to go.
The Bearaby Tree Napper weighted blanket on the bed in the reviewer's bedroom
More cozy, less stress — meet the best weighted blankets for soothing anxiety and boosting sleep Rest easy the cozy season with our best weighted blankets tried, tested and approved by experts, just in time for the Black Friday sales.
The image shows a close up of the corner of a blue mattress with white dots on the cover, placed on a wooden bed frame in a neutrally decorated bedroom. Inset to the right is a blue 'tom's guide Saving's squad' sale badge
DreamCloud is running a flash sale with up to 79% off its memory foam beds — here's how to pick between them Take an extra $100 off top rated memory foam mattresses at DreamCloud in rare flash sale. Here's our expert recommended guide to what to buy.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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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