Mattress prices vary to suit as many budgets as possible. If you're one for extremes, I spotted two queen-size mattress deals on opposite ends of the price spectrum during the extended Labor Day sales.
The cheapest on sale is an 8" Memory Foam Mattress for $128.99 at Amazon. It comes from a brand reliably called PayLessHere, with surprisingly good reviews (4.5/5 stars from 2,800+ customers).
The priciest is the Essentia Dormeuse REM9 Active Organic Mattress for $7,856, which is a drop from its typical $10,475 retail price. This is an all-latex mattress made from certified organic and non-toxic materials.
Price plays a part in determining our overall best mattresses picks for all budgets and sleepers. Comfort and support are the biggest parameters we test for, and it's what you should keep in mind when shopping, too.
Still, whether you want to spend as little (or as much) as possible, here's what you get for your money when buying the cheapest or most expensive queen mattress in the extended Labor Day mattress sales...
The most expensive: Essentia Dormeuse REM9 Active Organic Mattress
Essentia is a brand known for premium-priced mattresses made from high-quality materials. Similar to the Essentia Stratami Mattress we reviewed, the REM9 Active Organic Mattress features a GOTS-certified organic cotton cover, a GOLS-certified latex support core, and non-toxic Kevlar fabric as a flame retardant.
Befitting the premium price tag, this 10" latex mattress combines cutting-edge sleep technology and breathable elements to create what the brand describes as a "medium-soft feel with a medium-firm support."
It includes Essentia's two advanced foam formulas: the Active and Accelerated Recovery, which result in a balance of contouring softness and sturdy support.
A highlight is the 'Activated Quartz Foam' layer, which purports to enhance the overall cooling benefits of the mattress. How? This basically works on the concept of deriving quantum energy by adding activated quartz into the Beyond Latex slow-response organic foam.
With similarities to some of the best organic mattresses, the Essentia Dormeuse REM9 is crafted from quality materials and cleverly designed to give the ultimate luxurious sleep experience. At just under $8k, is it worth the investment?
There are only around 60 user reviews, but they're overwhelmingly positive with much praise for its support and cooling. While it does come with a 120-night trial, returns incur a 9% fee based on the retail price, which will be deducted from your refund.
The cheapest: PayLessHere Gel Memory Foam Mattress
In stark contrast to the decadent Essentia mattress, this modest offering from (checks notes) PayLessHere is a medium-firm memory foam bed with a simple three-layer construction.
This 8" mattress includes a removable polycotton top cover, a 2" gel memory foam comfort layer for pressure relief and cooling, and 6 inches of high-density support foam at the base.
It's made from CertiPUR-US certified foams, much like the best memory foam mattresses on the market. The cover is removable for easy laundering — another bonus when it comes to keeping your mattress clean.
Perhaps surprisingly, this mattress has overwhelmingly positive reviews on Amazon, where it's available to buy at just $128.99 for a queen (reg. $149.98). It has a 4.5/5-star average from almost 3,000 verified reviews, with positive feedback regarding overall comfort and ease of setup.
While it can't compare to the opulent Essentia mattress, it could serve as a good option for a guest room, a kid's bedroom, or a college dorm.
Per Amazon, there's a 100-day returns window; here's what to expect in case you need to send a mattress back to Amazon.
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