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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
Shopping for the best mattress for your sleep? Here are the top 6 we've tested in 2026 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 man and woman sleep cuddled up on the new Eight Sleep Pod 6 smart mattress cover
Eight Sleep launches Pod 6 smart mattress cover with 20% faster cooling to banish night sweats Today Eight Sleep has launched the Pod 6 smart mattress cover, dishing out 20% faster heating and cooling, an 18-sensor biometric array, and a 50% smaller Hub designed to fit under your bed. Eight Sleep has also filed for FDA clearance for sleep apnea detection. Here’s everything you need to know from our interview with the brand…
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
Bouncy, breathable and instantly comfortable, meet the 9 best hybrid mattresses of 2026 We’ve tested over 80 hybrid mattresses, but our top 9 offer the right balance of comfort and support. And now is a great time to buy because they're all on sale for Labor Day.
The Natuepedic Pine & Pillow Candle on a nightstand.
Naturepedic teams up with Fontana candles — and experts say this aroma hits all the right notes for great sleep The organic mattress brand is ditching lavender for crisp, woodsy scents in its new luxury Pine & Pillow candle. Here's why experts think that Naturepedic and Fontana’s luxe candle collab delivers the perfect fragrance for sinking into deep, restorative sleep.
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

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A collage of a comforters being tested as per our testing methodology.
The best comforters of 2026: Rated by our bedding experts

By Frances Daniels Published

We've selected some of the best comforters to suit every sleeper, season and budget right now.

Pillows & Bedding
The Saatva Classic photographed on a white wooden bedframe in a blue bedroom surrounded by tall green house plants and a bookcase shelving unit containing pillows, blankets and books
The best mattress for back pain 2026: Reviewed and approved by sleep experts

By Nicola Appleton Last updated

Say goodbye to unpleasant evenings and tired mornings with the best mattresses for back pain, according to our hands-on testing and lab data.

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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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