We retested our Top 5 mattresses and the one we recommend to over 65s with back pain is getting a $400 price cut for Presidents' Day

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After retesting our Top 5 mattresses last October, one in particular aced all of our lab tests around pressure relief, support, and temperature regulation – the three key aspects of a bed for anyone with back pain. That mattress is the Saatva Classic, down to $999 (from $1,399) at Saatva.

Our chances of developing back pain increase as we get older, with studies showing how the spine becomes more delicate and susceptible to pain in our 60s and beyond.

This top-rated hybrid mattress comes in two heights and three feels, making it one of the most customizable of the brand's luxury hotel-style mattresses. $400 off in the new Saatva mattress sale takes a queen down to $1,779. That's the cheapest price of 2026 so far, but $40 more expensive than last Black Friday. However it's still a very good price for a luxury handcrafted mattress. You'll also get a year's sleep trial, free White Glove Delivery, and lifetime warranty.

Our Saatva Classic mattress review score: ★★★★★
User score: ★★★★★ (5,000+ reviews)

"Pregnancy left me with ongoing hip and lower back pain that became worse whenever I lay down, but that disappeared when I switched to the Saatva."

The Saatva Classic is the highest scoring mattress we've tested and the best mattress for most sleepers except couples who weigh over 300+lbs each (it supports up to 600lbs combined).

Not only is the Classic super comfortable, its ability to ease back pain is proven by multiple testers on our team.

The Saatva Classic received full marks when it came to pressure relief, edge support, and temperature relief. All of which become increasingly important when you have back pain and hip pain.

Sleep team testing the Saatva Classic Mattress — (Image credit: Future)

We've tested this mattress for handling everyday aches and pains, and found that it made a big difference. Claire, our lead tester, suffered from lower back and hip pain following pregnancy and noted that her pain 'Disappeared when I switched to the Saatva.'

Studies show that overheating at night can not only increase back pain but also lead to broken sleep. That's why when it comes to the best mattresses for back pain, you want something that helps regulate temperature as well as offer enough support.

Even with $400 off in the Saatva Presidents' Day sale the Classic is expensive, and it's increased by $40 since Black Friday – the previous cheapest time to buy it.

However we feel its still worth every cent, even when not on sale, for the performance versus price for a handcrafted luxury mattress stuffed with natural and certified organic materials.

Comfortable alternatives for people aged 65+

Between our team of sleep and testing experts, we've tested over 120 different mattresses. Based on our hands-experience and research these are the other suitable mattresses we'd recommend for different budgets and sleep positions.

The reamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress earned four out of five stars in our review. This was due to its high levels of pressure relief, solid temperature regulation, and high-quality feel. This is one of the best mattresses in a box around, and it's at a more reasonable price point. A twin starts at $299, and a queen is $699. You'll also get a free bedding bundle, a mattress protector, a sheet set, and two pillows, along with a one-year sleep trial and a forever warranty.

Our score: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (9,300+ reviews)

This is the best deal you'll get on the Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress. Right now, Bear is offering 30% off in its President's Day sale, but if you use our exclusive code TOMS40, you can take 40% off. This brings a twin down to $1113 (was $1998) and a queen to $1,370 (was $2,284). If you had the Celliant cover (which we recommend for hot sleepers), a queen is $1,456. This is the same price we saw during Black Friday sales. You'll also get a free bedding bundle that includes two pillows and a mattress protector.

Our review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (4,000+ reviews)

Alexis recently joined the Tom's Guide Sleep Team as a Deals Writer. She is passionate about helping others get better sleep and even more passionate about finding a great deal, whether that's on some of the top mattress brands out there like Saatva, Nectar and DreamCloud, or on leading sleep tech like smart trackers. She is an experienced writer and editor in the lifestyle industry and has worked on major UK and US publications, including Daily Mail, Space.com, and Black Women Rising Magazine.