It's officially Black Friday weekend, and there's been no shortage of Black Friday mattress deals rolling in. But with so many offers to sift through, it can be tricky to tell the bargains from the duds. So which sales are worth browsing? That's where we come in.
We keep our eyes on mattress sales throughout the year, which means we have a keen sense of what's hot (or not). To help you out we've rounded up our expert shopping tips right here. The best mattress brands have all launched sales now, with savings on memory foam and hybrid models alike. There are five key signs that can help you figure out if the offer you’re looking at is worth jumping on.
But before we get into our expert tips and reveal those key signs, are some of the best Black Friday mattress bargains we have seen so far:
3 Best Black Friday Mattress Deals
How to spot a Black Friday mattress bargain
1. Look at the price history of the mattress
Keep in mind that mattress prices naturally fluctuate throughout the year. For instance, they tend to be more expensive during the summer months, while Black Friday is generally when you'll find the cheapest prices.
So if you see a mattress offered at a big discount, take a moment to research its price history. For models sold on Amazon you could use a price history site like CamelCamelCamel or Keepa, but you won’t be able to use these on products sold outside of Amazon.
Our dedicated mattress deals pages will not only will you find the latest discounts offered by that brand, but you'll also get a rundown of previous sales the brand has run this year to give you an idea of how good the current offer is.
Check out some of our dedicated mattress sales pages for top mattress brands below:
- The best Saatva Black Friday mattress sales
- Nectar Black Friday sale: our guide to the biggest deals
- The best Tempur-Pedic Black Friday mattress sales
- Casper Black Friday mattress sales: the deals to shop
- Avocado Black Friday mattress sales: how to save the most
2. Don't forget to shop around
One of the best things about buying online is that it's easy to find good deals, so it’s worth shopping around. The discount you see on a retailer’s site may look tempting, but your chosen mattress might be cheaper on the manufacturer's own site – and it could come with free bedding too. Of course, it could happen the other way around but there's more to consider when it comes to discerning the value of a deal.
Nectar mattresses are available direct from the brand plus select major retailers. Head over to Nectar for 33% off sitewide, which drops the price of its Nectar Memory Foam mattress to as low as $359 for a twin. You'll find the same offer at Mattress Firm, but with up to $499 of bedding included after coupon – Nectar isn't offering any extras with purchase this time around.
However, buying from Nectar means you'll enjoy a 1-year trial plus a lifetime warranty. Mattress Firm only offers a 120-night trial plus a 10-year warranty. This all comes down to what you value more: a longer trial and warranty or a nice haul of free merchandise and average trial/warranty times. So shop around to find a mattress value that best suits your budget and must-haves.
To help you see the biggest savings at a glance, our price tracking software will flag up today’s cheapest prices beneath each product. Here are some of the best mattress deals taking place right now, with prices updated in real-time:
3. Look for free gifts in addition to money off
It's common to find mattresses bundled with free gifts such as bedding or pillows as more companies compete for your holiday custom. Perhaps the largest freebie and money-off we've seen this Black Friday comes courtesy of DreamCloud, which is knocking 25% off plus offering up to $599 in premium bedding – sheets, a pair of pillows, and a mattress protector.
Another noteworthy mattress deal with freebies included comes from Cocoon by Sealy. Its Chill mattress is on sale for 35% off, and included free are pillows and sheets valued at up to $199. Granted, this is an evergreen offer from Sealy, but the Cocoon Chill is one of the best cooling mattresses on the market, at only $799 for a queen when on sale.
4. Make sure the mattress comes on a trial period
Getting a good night's sleep is vital to your health, so it's important that you find a mattress that suits your needs. Most brands offer a risk-free trial period that enables customers to properly test their new bed. If you change your mind during the trial, you can return the mattress for a refund.
Different brands offer different trial periods. The minimum you should look for is 30 nights, since that is about how long it takes your body to get used to a new mattress. The average trial period is 100 nights, though some companies – including Avocado Green, DreamCloud and Saatva – give you a full year’s trial.
Learn how mattress trials work so you're not the recipient of any unwelcome surprises. For instance, not all trials are risk-free, which means you might have to pay a fee in order to return your mattress.
You'll also need to keep the mattress in pristine condition in order to get your money back. For help with that, check out our guide to the best mattress protectors.
5. Check the warranty and returns policy
If you do find that the mattress isn't quite right for you, the last thing you want is to have to jump through hoops to send it back. So always check the returns policy before buying, just in case.
Most bed-in-a-box brands offer clear returns policies, with some even allowing you to return your bed without charge. Some do charge a fee though, so read the small print first.
Finally, check to see what kind of warranty is offered. 10 years is the average, though some companies – including Nectar and Saatva – offer a lifetime warranty. Read our feature on how mattress warranties work to find out more.
More great Black Friday mattress offers
- Amerisleep: $450 off any mattress + free gifts w/ "AS450"
- Avocado: 10% off select mattresses via "SAVE10"
- Awara: $300 off mattresses + free $499 sleep bundle
- Bear: 35% off sitewide via code "BF35"
- Big Fig: save $400 off all mattresses via code "FRIYAY"
- Birch: $400 off + 2 free eco pillows
- Brooklyn Bedding: 30% off sitewide via code "BFRIDAY30"
- Casper: 25% off mattresses + up to 30% sitewide
- Cocoon by Sealy: 35% off Chill mattress + free sleep bundle
- Emma: up to 50% off sitewide
- Ghostbed: up to 50% off select bundles
- Helix: save up to $450 on mattresses + 2 free pillows
- Layla: up to $200 off select mattresses
- Leesa: up to $700 off all mattresses + 2 free pillows
- Nolah: up to $750 off + 2 free pillows w/ code "TGNOLAH"
- Tempur-Pedic: up to $500 off select mattress sets
- Vaya: $300 off any mattress via "VAYA300"
- WinkBeds: $300 off all mattresses
- Zoma Mattress: $150 off any mattress via "WIN150"
