The Prime Day sales are officially over. The two-day sales extravaganza delivered some especially strong mattress topper deals, with big price drops on some of our best mattress topper picks, as well as further discounts on some of the best cheap mattress toppers under $50. While those specific offers have all ended, there are still some good discounts on a few models – we've rounded up the best ones below.
A mattress topper can completely change the feel of your bed – firming or softening up the sleep surface, or introducing a soothing memory foam hug to an innerspring mattress, for instance. They're great if you don't quite have the right mattress for your sleep style or body type. They're also the most budget-friendly way to upgrade a tired, old mattress. Many of our best mattress picks have a topper version that uses the same materials the full mattress, which can be a way to get some of that quality and sleep feel for a much lower price (a prime example is the Tempur-Adapt topper, currently still discounted at Amazon).
If you're on the fence between buying a topper or hunting out a cheap mattress, you should know that while the Prime Day mattress deals were underwhelming, we did see some strong Prime-alternative mattress sales going on at the big bed brands, and many of those are still available.
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What exactly is a mattress topper?
A mattress topper is a thick (usually 2-4 inches) layer that sits on top of your existing mattress, often secured by elasticated straps or a stretchy skirt. It differs from mattress protectors (a thin cover purely to provide a protective barrier) and mattress pads (these are thinner).
