Mattress Best Picks

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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

The best mattresses in May 2026: Expert-tested picks for Memorial Day

By Claire Davies last updated

We've reviewed over 140 mattresses, from Awara to Zinus, to bring you this guide to the 6 best mattresses of the year for comfy, cool, and ache-free sleep, based on new test lab data

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A collage of the mattress testing process: top left, a tester lying on the Saatva Zenhaven. Top right, testers on the Birch Luxe mattress. Top right, a close up of a hand on the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Mattress. Bottom left, the Birch Luxe mattress in our Sleep Lab.

We've tested every kind of organic mattress you can buy in 2026 — these are the 5 best for non-toxic sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert testers have found the eco-friendly beds that support your sleep and the environment — with options for every sleep need.

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The image shows a dark haired mattress tested placing her hands on the surface of a cream and gold mattress

7 best luxury mattresses that are actually worth the money, tested and approved

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Our expert team have tested the best luxury mattresses of the year — these are the 7 we recommend for high-quality comfort and support

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Two of our mattress testers sitting on the navy and white Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on wooden bedframe in sleep studio with blue walls, wooden bedside table, plant and black chair.

The best cooling mattress 2026: 9 expert-recommended beds for hot sleepers

By Eve Davies last updated

Banish sweaty nights this summer with one of the 9 best cooling mattresses on the market today, tested and selected by our team of hot sleeping reviewers.

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A collage of photos depicting the various stages of our hybrid mattress testing and reviewing process in order to find the best options for people to buy in 2025

We've tested over 80 of the best hybrid mattresses this year — these 9 are the ones with the perfect balance of comfort and support

By Claire Davies last updated

We’ve tested over 80 of the best hybrid mattresses, but our top 9 offer the right balance of comfort and support

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A collage of images showing our mattress testing process. Left, the Nectar Premier on a bed frame in our sleep studio. Right from top: a thermal cam trained on a person resting on a mattress. Two mattress testers conduction a motion isolation test. A weight being placed on the edge of a mattress

The best memory foam mattress 2026: Tested by our sleep experts

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to the best memory foam mattresses you can buy online, based on unbiased testing and data from our Sleep Lab.

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A four-image collage of the best mattresses showing testers sleeping on their side.

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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Two girls sitting on Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex mattress in sleep studio with shelf and plants

The best mattresses on Amazon 2026: These are the top 7 beds out of 20,000+ options

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Don't go shopping for a mattress on Amazon in today's Big Spring Sale before browsing our guide to the best ones — all tested and reviewed by our expert sleep team.

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