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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
We’ve tested over 145 mattresses — these are the 6 best beds for most people We’ve tested over 140 mattresses and have never slept better than we have on these 6 – meet the best mattresses of 2026, from the Saatva Classic to the Helix Midnight Luxe
A collage of images, showing mattresses being tested. In the top left, two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress. Top right, a mattress tester lies on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress. Bottom left, two women on box a rolled up mattress in a box. Bottom right, two women sit on the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress. A Tom's Guide price drop deals badge in the center.
Labor Day is your last chance to buy a good mattress for less this summer — here are the best deals, from $89 Some Labor Day mattress sales are already live — here's our expert guide to the best of the early deals from top brands such as Saatva, Helix, DreamCloud and more.
The DreamCloud Softer Topper on a mattress, with a corner lifted to show the mattress beneath
DreamCloud's mattress topper turned my hard bed into a marshmallow — here's why it's a side sleepers dream I slept on the DreamCloud Softer Mattress topper — can it turn my firm bed into a mattress for side sleepers? Here's my honest review.
A man in a grey t shirt sits on the edge of his mattress while clutching his lower back after waking up with back and shoulder pain
Back pain keeping you awake? These are the mattresses we trust and recommend for sleeping better with pain Say goodbye to unpleasant evenings and tired mornings with the best mattresses for back pain, according to our hands-on testing and lab data.
Image shows the Saatva Classic luxury innerspring hybrid mattress on a dark blue background with gold accents, with a light blue Tom's Guide price drop sales badge overlaid in the bottom left hand corner
Ready for the sleep of your life? Our favorite ever mattress is $400 off in Saatva's new luxury hotel bed sale The Saatva Labor Day sale has landed and our semi-exclusive links unlock $400 off all mattresses over $1k — here's the best of the current deals

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A Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A blue border surrounds the image and there's a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

'The best sleep I've ever had' — save up to $2,200 on a smart mattress in the Sleep Number Labor Day sale

By Ruth Jones Published

Sleep Number's Labor Day sale is underway and with 25% off the ComfortNext Lux smart bed, it's one of the biggest sales of the year.

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The Plank Firm Luxe mattress in the Tom;s Guide Sleep Lab, dressed to look like a bedroom

Plank Firm Luxe mattress review: Lab-tested

By Ruth Jones Published

I slept on the Plank Firm Luxe mattress for over a month and the extra firm feel delivers incredible support. Here's my full honest review including the results of our lab testing.

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A Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Lab. A blue background with the word 'tested' surrounds it

This luxury hybrid mattress earned 5 stars from our experts — and now's the time to buy

By Ruth Jones Published

The Saatva Classic mattress is our favorite mattress for every sleeper and this Labor Day sale is the best time to buy. Here's why...

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Testers Ruth Jones and Nicola Appleton sit on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in the sleep studio, discussing the comfort and firmness.

The best Helix mattress deals for August 2026: Save on luxury hybrid beds

By Nicola Appleton Last updated

In the August Helix mattress sale you can save on luxury hybrid beds for every sleep style — our experts help you find the right bed at the right price.

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The Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide Sleep Lab, dressed to look like a bedroom

Saatva mattress sale August 2026: Save hundreds on our top-rated mattress

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated

This month's Saatva mattress sale brings big discounts on luxury handcrafted beds, including $400 off the only mattress we've ever awarded 5 stars.

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A four-picture collage of mattress toppers for college dorms.

5 key reasons why a mattress topper is a dorm room essential even if the bed is new — plus 3 easy steps to choose the right one

By Frances Daniels Published

Dorm beds are notoriously uncomfortable, overused and let's face it — grubby. Here's why a mattress topper is the fix you need, plus how to choose one

Mattress Toppers
A dark haired woman folds a fitted gingham sheet. Inset, a man is seen waving a fitted sheet in the air to a cheering crowd.

Man draws 'huge crowd' to watch him fold a fold a fitted sheet — here's how in 5 simple steps

By Becky George Last updated

Crowds flock to a man's Edinburgh Fringe performance to watch him fold a fitted sheet — here's how to do it in 5 simple steps

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This image shows the hands-on edge support testing. The Siena Memory Foam mattress on a bed frame sits in the center of a decorated room. Sleep writer Eve Davies sits on the foot of the Mattress. She's comfortable and shows no signs of sliding off.

The 6 best cheap mattresses under $400 in 2026: Tested, vetted and ranked by our sleep experts

By Frances Daniels Last updated

The best cheap mattresses offer excellent comfort and support for less than $400 for a queen. These are the ones we recommend after sleeping on them at home and testing them in the Tom's Guide Sleep Lab

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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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The Sleep Number Comfort Lux mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Are Sleep Number beds worth it? I’m a sleep tech tester and here’s my take

By Eve Davies Last updated

Here's everything you need to know about investing in a Sleep Number bed in 2026, from its bankruptcy to its collection revamp

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