The best mattress on Amazon in 2023

Zinus Green Tea memory foam mattress, pictured here, is the best mattress on Amazon for hot sleepers
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Searching for the best mattress on Amazon can be tedious. This retail giant has hundreds of mattresses on offer, so this guide is here to help you sort through the clutter. We'll break down the key features of each of these beds, including any pros and cons to be aware of, based on customer reviews, to help you figure out which is the right choice for you. 

In general, mattresses on Amazon fall into two categories: 

A. Budget, all-foam models from obscure brands
B. Mid-range models from well-known bed brands

We're mainly focusing on A in this guide. In this category, don't expect the best mattress in the world, but there are some good-value, decent quality options. There are plenty of strong choices that'd work perfectly well for kids, spare rooms, or anyone on a tight budget. Multiple product pages and different depth options make comparing prices tricky, but you can expect to pay around $300 for a 10-inch thick queen size (the minimum thickness we'd recommend for an average-weight adult). Most of these cheap models are very similar, so your choice might just come down to the one you like the look of, or which is cheapest when you need to buy.

In B. there are are plenty of great beds, but we'd recommend you don't buy them from Amazon, but instead head direct to the brand. There, prices are often the same, but you might get freebies bundled in. Navigating customer service in terms of the mattress trial and guarantee should be simpler too (figuring out how to return a mattress to Amazon isn't always straightforward.)

If you just want a good, not-too-expensive mattress, you might also want to check our best cheap mattress guide, as well as our mattress sales and deals roundup. The latter could get you a better quality mattress for a lower price (whereas Amazon's ticket prices are so low that good discounts are rare). All clear? Let's take a look at the best mattresses on Amazon right now. 

The best mattresses on Amazon in 2023, as chosen by experts

The best mattress on Amazon overall

Specifications

Type: All-foam
Materials: Memory foam, other foams
Height: 12"
Warranty: Forever
Price bracket: Lower-mid
Amazon rating: 4.3/5 (~5k reviews, March 2023)

Reasons to buy

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Will suit most sleepers
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Great balance of softness to support
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Great quality and fantastic value
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Full year's trial period

Reasons to avoid

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Not the cheapest option on Amazon
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Only one depth option
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You're better buying direct from Nectar

The best mattress on Amazon is the Nectar. This mattress stands head and shoulders above the rest of the entries in our list, if we're honest – we think it's the best memory foam mattress around. Up top we'll say that although the Nectar is available on Amazon, we'd recommend buying direct from Nectar if possible, especially as pricing is usually the same.  

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is an excellent all-rounder, with a keen balance of softness and support that'll work for most people. A three-inch thick layer of memory foam at the top of the design delivers plenty of pressure relief. It has a medium-firm sleep feel (a 6.5/10) and we judged it to be one of the very best mattresses for side sleepers who need that bit of extra softness around their shoulders and hips. It'll also work for most stomach and back sleepers too, though. 

The design performed well in all our review tests, absorbing motion well (so you won't be disturbed by a partner's movements) and delivering good edge support (so you can use the full sleep surface, and sit comfortably on the edge of the bed).

As a general rule, all-foam mattresses, like this one, tend to sleep warmer than anything with springs. While none of our testers found they overheated on the Nectar – even in hot summer weather – but if you know you sleep hot, you should consider a specialist cooling mattress (the best budget option is the Cocoon Chill). Cheap memory foam is the worst culprit for trapping heat, so we'd predict that the budget Amazon mattresses below will all sleep warmer than this Nectar model. 

Price-wise, it sits in the lower-mid price bracket, with regular Nectar mattress sales taking the price of a queen size down to around $700. That's excellent value for what you're getting here, but it's still the most expensive mattress in our best Amazon mattress list – scroll down for more budget options. If you buy direct from Nectar, you'll get a full year's sleep trial and forever warranty, which is the best you'll find anywhere. Amazon says it'll match those, but we suspect any aftercare will be more straightforward if you buy from Nectar direct.

Zinus green tea memory foam mattress

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This cheap foam mattress is an Amazon bestseller

Specifications

Type: All-foam
Materials: Memory foam, other foams
CertiPUR-US certified foam: Yes
Height: 6, 8, 10 or 12"
Warranty: 10 years
Price bracket: Budget
Amazon rating: 4.4/5 (~145k reviews, March 2023)

Reasons to buy

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Amazon best-seller
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Good pressure relief
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Excellent motion isolation for couples

Reasons to avoid

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Sleeps warm

The Zinus Green Tea is an all-foam mattress that's consistently ranked as an Amazon #1 bestseller. We tried out the 10-inch thick queen size model (the minimum thickness we'd recommend for an average weight adult) and found it delivered good comfort and pressure relief for the low price. We'd recommend this as an affordable introduction to memory foam, and a decent choice for kids' or guest bedrooms.

The brand's signature mattress uses green tea-and-charcoal-infused memory foam, designed to absorb moisture and neutralize odors. The foams are CertiPUR-US certified, which means they meet certain health and environmental standards. 

It'll come as no surprise that the temperature regulation here isn't the best. Cheap memory foam mattresses almost always cling on to body heat, and none of the budget options in this guide are going to be a great choice for hot sleepers, whatever the marketing materials claim. 

Where this mattress does perform well is in pressure relief. This bed has a classic memory foam feel, in that you'll sink into it and it'll contour to your body shape. We judged it to be on the firmer side of medium-firm (around a 7/10), and most of our testing panel found it pretty comfortable in any sleep position. It also isolates motion well, which is good news if you have a restless partner and/or are a light sleeper.

Linenspa Hybrid Mattress

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The best budget hybrid Amazon mattress

Specifications

Type: Hybrid
Materials: Memory foam, other foam, coils
Height: 8, 10 or 12"
Warranty: 10 years
Price bracket: Budget
Amazon rating: 4.5/5 (133k reviews, March 2023)

Reasons to buy

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Very cheap for a hybrid
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More responsive, bouncier sleep surface
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Great for a guest bed or kid's room

Reasons to avoid

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Takes days to fully expand
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Weak edge support

If you're after a budget mattress that includes springs, check out the Linenspa Hybrid. This cheap Amazon mattress uses steel springs alongside layers of foam and memory foam, with the aim of delivering the best of both worlds. (As a rule, anything with springs will cost a bit more, which is why most of Amazon's budget mattresses are all-foam models.) In our tests, we found this model offered decent comfort, support and quality for such a low price, but like most of the models in this roundup, it's best suited to lighter-weight people, children, or occasional use.

Generally, hybrid mattresses will sleep cooler than an all-foam mattress, because the springs create space within the design for air to circulate. However, our testers found that the Linenspa still struggled a bit with temperature regulation. (To avoid this, you'll probably need to spend a bit more, and opt for a mid-range mattress.)

The spring layer also adds some bounciness to the sleep feel. This will appeal to some customers – a more responsive sleep surface is easier to change position on, and not everyone loves the quicksand feel of pure memory foam – but be aware that this mattress won't absorb motion as well as the all-foam models in this ranking will. 

We also had some complaints around how sturdy the edges felt, and how long this mattress took to expand to full height. The former will is particularly relevant if you like to sit on the edge of your mattress while getting dressed, for example, or want to be able to use every inch of the sleep surface. 

Novilla Bliss Gel Memory Foam Mattress

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4. Novilla Bliss Gel Memory Foam Mattress

Another budget-friendly mattress – this time with a washable cover

Specifications

Type: All-foam
Materials: Memory foam, other foams
CertiPUR-US certified foam: Yes
Height: 8, 10 or 12"
Warranty: Unclear
Price bracket: Budget
Amazon rating: 4.4/5 (~24k reviews, March 2023)

Reasons to buy

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Bamboo cover should boost breathability
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Decent motion isolation for co-sleepers
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Removable and washable cover

Reasons to avoid

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Strong off-gassing smell
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No warranty information

Another well reviewed, affordable Amazon mattress comes from Novilla. The design is made from three layers of foam, including memory foam for body-contouring support and cushioning. One point of difference here is that the cover is made using bamboo, which is known for being naturally temperature-regulating. It's also removable and washable, making this a good option if you suffer from allergies and want something that's easy to clean. 

The Novilla is an 'Amazon's Choice' model, and boasts some very positive reviews. It scores an average of 4.8/5 on durability, and also – weirdly – scent. There is plenty of praise for how comfortable and supportive this mattress is, particularly for lighter weight people and children. We'd expect this model to absorb motion well, which is important if you're sharing the bed and/or are a light sleeper. Once again, the brand claims this mattress is cooling, but the reviews, on the whole, disagree. While a few customers do praise the temperature regulation here, most complain that it traps body heat. That's exactly what we'd expect from an all-foam mattress at this price point. 

A slight point of concern is over this mattress' warranty. At time of writing, one of the images has a graphic over it that says '10 year warranty', but there's no mention of that in the description on the page, only a paragraph telling you to contact the manufacturer directly for warranty details.

Classic Brands Cool Gel 12-Inch Memory Foam Mattress

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5. Classic Brands Cool Gel Mattress

Another decent quality, affordable Amazon mattress

Specifications

Type: All-foam
Materials: Memory foam, other foams
CertiPUR-US certified foam: Yes
Height: 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14"
Warranty: 10 years
Price bracket: Budget
Amazon rating: 4.5/5 (~14k reviews, March 2023)

Reasons to buy

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Lots of depth options
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Affordable pricing
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Pressure-relieving memory foam

Reasons to avoid

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Sleeps warm, despite cooling claims
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Popular sizes often out of stock

The Classic Brands mattress is one of the Amazon's Choice models, and is available in a range of depths – although they're all on separate pages, so you'll need to browse via the Classic Brands page to find the others. We'd recommend a minimum of 10 inches for most adults. Most of the focus here is on this mattress' cooling powers, so it's slightly awkward to scroll to the comments section and find that the overwhelming consensus is that this mattress sleeps quite warm. (There is an option to choose to upgrade to 'Cool Gel Chill', but there's no indication of what the difference is.) 

While it's a little disappointing given the marketing materials, it's exactly what we'd expect from a low-priced, all-foam mattress. We'd imagine that the cooling performance is in line with most of other other beds in this Amazon mattress lineup – cheap, foam beds just aren't built to stay cool. 

Don't discount this model immediately though. It'll likely be okay if you a. don't live in a particularly warm area, and b. don't struggle with overheating at night. And despite those underwhelming cooling powers, the Classic Brands mattress comes well reviewed. Impressively, it scores highly for durability (a 4.5 average) – something that often suffers with cheaper mattresses. Reviewers also feel it delivers good value for money (a 4.4 average), and there are plenty of positive reviews about how comfortable this mattress is. 

Amazon mattress FAQs

How to choose the best Amazon mattress

When it comes to finding the best mattress on Amazon, you’ll want to consider the following criteria...

1. Materials

Are you looking for memory foam? Springs? A combo of both (hybrid)? Regardless, make sure you’re searching for a mattress that best suits your needs whether you want more of a firm feel or a soft, plush one. Also consider other sleep issues you hope to remedy – for instance, overheating, back pain, or sharing a bed with a restless partner – and seek a bed that can address those.

2. Your budget

Amazon offers a wide variety of mattresses at different price points. Depending on what your budget looks like, you can shop mattresses from as little as $199 or exceeding $500. Mattress sales are highly competitive in general, but Amazon isn't the best place to find them, because the ticket prices are so low to begin with. If you are hoping to find a discount on a mattress at Amazon, the Prime Day sales are perhaps your best hope, or the Black Friday mattress deals and following Cyber Monday mattress deals in November.

3. Ease of returns

This last point is the most crucial. For most mattresses, it takes nearly 30 days to break it in. Major brands (like Nectar or Saatva) understand the risk that goes into purchasing a bed online, which is why they offer generous months-long trial periods and seamless return policies. 

However, when these major mattress brands sell on Amazon, it's not always clear whether perks like year-long trials and free returns apply. We strongly suggest that you check the Warranty and Support section of the mattress listing on Amazon or contact the manufacturer directly to learn what their trial and return policies are if you purchase from Amazon (or any third-party seller). 

Does Amazon make its own mattress?

Amazon Basics Foam PillowTop Mattress

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Unsurprisingly, Amazon does manufacture its own mattresses. For instance, there's the Amazon Basics Foam PillowTop mattress, which ranges in price from $143 to $395, depending on the size and profile you choose. Made from three dense layers of memory foam, this basic mattress serves its purpose as a place to sleep at night. It only has about 600 reviews as of November 2022, but they're quite solid so far with a 4.4-out-of-5 star rating. 

Meanwhile, there's also Revel, an Amazon private label meant to compete with the likes of Nectar and Tuft & Needle. These memory foam mattresses are more mid-range than budget, though they're still quite affordable. However, stock is severely limited right now. The Revel Custom Cool mattress retails for $429 in king and the Revel Premium Cool mattress goes for $389 in full. (Neither option has queen in stock.)

Ruth Hamilton
Sleep Editor, Certified Sleep Science Coach

Sleep expert and and Certified Sleep Science Coach Ruth is your go-to person for all things snooze-related on Tom's Guide, from advice on what mattress will suit you best, to tips on how to improve your sleep habits. She has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest, and has had to implement a one-in-one-out pillow policy for fear of getting smothered by them in the night. As well as following all the industry trends and advancements in the mattress and bedding world, she regularly speaks to other sleep experts to delve into the science behind a great night's sleep, and offer you advice to help you get there. Prior to joining the Tom's Guide team, she was T3's Wellness Editor. 

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