Jennifer Nelson

Jennifer Nelson

Freelance mattress reviewer

Jennifer Nelson is a freelance mattress reviewer for Tom's Guide, and writes about sleep and sleep hygiene for a number of brands such as Phillips Respironics and The National Sleep Foundation, as well as publications like AARP, WebMD, NextAvenue.org, Shondaland and others. For Tom's Guide, Jennifer has tested a number of leading memory foam and hybrid mattresses, including the Saatva Classic, the Helix Midnight Mattress, and the Purple Mattress. 

Articles by: Jennifer Nelson

Saatva Mattress review image shows the Saatva Classic innerspring hybrid placed on a luxury wooden bed frame and dressed with white and green pillows

Saatva Classic Mattress review 2023: A year-long test

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

The Saatva Classic luxury innerspring hybrid mattress is designed for all sleepers, but how good is it really? We tested it for a year to find out.

Cocoon Chill Memory Foam mattress review

Cocoon Chill Mattress review 2023

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

The Cocoon Chill cooling mattress is perfect for hot sleepers on a budget

Purple Original mattress review lead image shows a woman lying on her side on said mattress

Purple Original mattress review 2023

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

The Purple Original mattress stands out with its innovative gel grid, which flexes when you move. But is this unique bed-in-a-box right for you?

Purple Plus mattress review: Purple Plus mattress in a bedroom

Purple Plus mattress review 2023

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

The Purple Plus mattress is an upgraded version of the brand’s best-seller, and it comes with a surprisingly soft twist. Here's our review.

Helix Midnight mattress review: mattress on a wooden bedframe, with our reviewer asleep on her side

Helix Midnight mattress review 2023

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

The Helix Midnight mattress is our favorite mattress for side sleepers; read our review to find out why.

The WinkBed Mattress placed on a dark blue fabric bed frame and covered with a white comforter

WinkBed mattress review 2023

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

We review the WinkBed mattress to see if it warrants its reputation as the mattress of choice for luxury hotels.

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