Mattresses Face-Off

Latest Mattresses Face-Off

On the left, the Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Studio. On the right, the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Studio

The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is made for side sleepers but the Bear Elite is a dream on hot nights — here's how to pick between them

By Jim McCauley Last updated

The Bear Elite and Helix Midnight Luxe are two luxury hybrid mattresses that impressed our expert testers — we explore price, design and comfort to find the right one for you.

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On the left, the Plank Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, the Firm side facing upwards. On the right, a Plank Firm Luxe mattress on a bed frame, the Extra Firm side facing upwards.

The Plank is the firmest mattress I’ve tested but is the Plank Luxe worth the upgrade? I've tried both — here’s how they compare

By Ruth Jones Published

The Plank Luxe mattress offers the same exceptional support of the Plank mattress, with the addition of springs. Is it worth the upgrade? We've been hands-on with both and this is how they compare.

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White & Gold Saatva Solaire Adjustable Mattress head elevated on beige bed base with ocean backdrop (left). Black Eight Sleep Pod 5 on bed in grey-toned bedroom with control unit at side (right).

The Saatva Solaire has 50 levels of adjustable firmness but the Eight Sleep is a dream for hot sleepers — here's how to pick between them

By Eve Davies Published

We compare price, design and features of the Saatva Solaire Adjustable Firmness Mattress vs the Eight Sleep Pod 5 to help you decide which smart bed is for you.

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A split screen showing the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress and the Nectar Classic Mattress side by side.

Can't decide between the DreamCloud Classic and the Nectar Classic? We tested them both — here's how they compare

By Frances Daniels Last updated

We explore the key differences between the DreamCloud Classic and the Nectar Classic mattresses in terms of price, design, comfort, and support.

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On the left, mattress tester Julia Sagar presses her hands into the Saatva Classic Mattress on our Sleep Lab. Top right, a close up of a hand on the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress. Bottom right, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid in our tester's bedroom

I love the Saatva Classic, but the cheaper Memory Foam Hybrid is better for ‘body-hugging’ comfort

By Ruth Jones Published

Is the Saatva Classic worth the extra money, or is the Memory Foam Hybrid a hidden gem? We put both to the test and this is how they compare.

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TG Bedding writer sleeping on the Beckham Hotel Collection on the left and the Tempur Neck pillow on the right

Beckham Hotel Collection Down-Alternative vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur Neck pillow

By Becky George Published

Torn between the Beckham Hotel Collection Down Alternative and Tempur-Pedic Neck pillow? This is the pillow I recommend if you're a side sleeper struggling with neck pain

Pillows & Bedding
In a side by side comparison the image on the left shows a dark haired cream and gold mattress while the image on the right shows two dark haired mattress testers each lying on their back and side on a blue and white mattress in a neutrally decorated bedroom

We retested our Top 5 mattresses — here’s how the two best cooling beds compare in 3 key areas

By Alison Barretta Published

The Saatva Classic and Bear Elite Hybrid excelled in our temperature regulation tests, but how do these premium mattresses compare?

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The composite image shows a dark haired woman smiling with her eyes closed as she lies back onto a white pillow on the left, while the right hand side of the image shows a close up image of a beige textured pillow

I slept on the Purple Harmony and the Coop Adjustable Latex Pillow as a side sleeper with sore shoulders — for me, there's a clear winner

By Alison Barretta Published

These two latex pillows could not be any more different. Here's what I recommend as a side sleeper who's dealt with sore shoulders...

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On the left, mattress testers Nicola Appleton and Frances Daniels sit on the Siena Signature Mattress in our Sleep Lab. On the right, a woman lies on the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, reading a magazine

I tested two of Amazon's best-selling mattresses and they can be in your guest room by Christmas — this is the one I recommend

By Ruth Jones Published

I've tested both the Zinus Green Tea and Siena Signature mattress and I recommend them for guest rooms. But there's one I want Santa to leave under my tree.

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The left half of the Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper combined with the Saatva High-Density Foam Mattress Topper to make a whole. A blue wavy line separates the two bed toppers.

Graphite vs High-Density foam: Which Saatva mattress topper is ideal for side sleepers?

By Frances Daniels Published

We've tested both the Saatva Graphite vs High-Density Foam toppers —here's which you should buy based on price, design, and comfort for side sleepers

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