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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
Tom's Guide bedding expert Becky George lies on her side on a new supportive pillow. On the right hand side she performs a 30-second fold test on her old pillow to see if it needs replacing
I thought my pillow was fine until I tried this 30-second test to see if it needs replacing This 30-second test revealed that my pillow was lacking the support I needed for a good night's sleep. Here's how to test your pillow and what the results mean...
Saatva Classic Luxury Innerspring mattress on a white wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom
The best mattress sales in September 2026: Save up to 60% on top-rated beds Our experts have found the best mattress sales from DreamCloud, Saatva, Westin and more to shop today
A split screen of the Nectar Premier and the SweetNight CoolNest mattresses being lab-tested.
Our mattress test results are in: This $360 bed beats a $999 rival at relieving pain for side sleepers Can a budget bed really out-perform a mid-range mattress? I've tested both the Nectar Premier and SweetNight CoolNest, and here's how they compare in terms of side sleeping appeal
Mattress tester Nicola Appleton looks closer at the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress in our Sleep Lab
Spread out with the best king mattresses for couples, tested and vetted by us King-size mattresses are an excellent choice for couples, bed sharers, and those who just like to spread right out. These are the best options for all sleepers and budgets during the Labor Day mattress sales.

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A collage of images against a blue background saying 'tested'. On the left, a Saatva Classic mattress in the Tom's Guide Sleep Lab. Top right, a hand pressing into the surface of the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid. Bottom right, a close up of the foot of the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress.

The best Saatva mattresses in 2026: Tested and approved by sleep experts

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated

Find the bed of your dreams with our honest guide to the best Saatva mattresses, based on hands-on testing by sleep experts and data-driven results.

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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 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 up to $1,239.75 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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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

Pillows & Bedding
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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The SweetNight CoolNest Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a neutral-colored modern bedroom setting.

SweetNight CoolNest Memory Foam Mattress review: Cooling comfort at a budget price

By Frances Daniels Published

The SweetNight CoolNest offers a cool-to-the-touch feel for side and back sleepers but there's one type of sleeper who should give it a miss

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