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We’ve tested every side sleeper mattress you can buy in 2026 — these 8 were the best at cushioning our hips and shoulders for ultra-comfy sleep

By Claire Davies Last updated

We've spent hundreds of hours testing side sleeper beds, and our expert panel have selected these 8 as the year's best mattresses for side sleepers

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A collage of images showing our mattress testing process. On the left, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress in our Sleep Lab. On the right, top to bottom: a close up of edge support, our team testing motion isolation, a person tests the comfort and support of a mattress

Best mattress in a box 2026: Tested by sleep experts

By Claire Davies Last updated

Boxed beds are a favorite of mattress brands including Tempur-Pedic, Helix, DreamCloud and more — our expert testers have found the 10 best for every sleep style.

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Best mattress under $1,000: The image shows Tom's Guide's testers unpacking the Siena Memory Foam Mattress

The best mattress under $1,000 in 2026: Queen size comfort for less

By Nicola Appleton Last updated

Take your dollar further by investing in one of the best mattresses for under $1,000 in a queen size — all tried and tested in controlled and real-world settings by our expert sleep team.

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The Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in our reviewer's bedroom. A blue border with the word 'tested' runs around the edge while a Tom's Guide Sleep Week graphic sits in the bottom right corner

The flippable Plank Firm is unlike any hard bed I’ve tested — it’s ultra-supportive yet so comfy. Here’s why it’s still the best firm mattress online

By Ruth Jones Published

Presented by Helix Sleep

I love firm mattresses and the Plank is the firmest I've tested, delivering unyielding support like nothing else. Here's why I think it's the best firm mattress you can buy today.

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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.

The Helix Midnight Luxe is still the best mattress for side sleepers you can buy — here’s why it's still my fave two years after first reviewing it

By Nicola Appleton Published

Presented by Helix Sleep

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.

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Two of our mattress testers sit on the Siena Signature Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. On the left, Nicola Appleton sits close to the side of the mattress to test the edge support. On the right, Frances Daniels sits on the sleeping area of the bed to better understand the comfort.

The best mattresses for college students 2026: Expert tested beds for dorm rooms

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Whether it's been a long day studying or socializing, these expert tested and recommended mattresses are perfect for college life.

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Eight Sleep Pod 4 mattress cover with dual temperature control (indicated by one side of the bed red and the other blue) in bedroom with floor to ceiling windows and a phone icon showing sleep report with 100 sleep score

The 5 best smart beds and smart mattresses 2026: Top picks from a sleep tech reviewer

By Eve Davies Last updated

Our sleep tech experts recommend the best smart beds and smart mattresses to regulate your temperature, customize your bed and track your health

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A person lies in a stomach sleeping position on the Firm side of the Plank Firm Mattress

Best mattresses for stomach sleepers, according to experts

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Expert tested and recommended, these are the 9 best mattresses for stomach sleepers thanks to their firm, full-body support.

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A four-picture collage of the best mattress toppers for collage dorms, all separated by a wavy blue-gradient line.

The 5 best mattress toppers for college dorms in 2026: Our expert picks for students upgrading their room this year

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Upgrade an old, grubby bed in 2026 with the five best mattress toppers for college dorms — all tested and approved by our expert review panel

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The 11 best mattress toppers of 2026 that our expert testers recommend for every bed

By Frances Daniels Last updated

We've tested all the latest mattress toppers and rate these 11 as the best to buy in 2025 for every type of bed, whether you need extra cooling, softness, or firmness

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