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The main image shows a woman inspecting the Purple mattress Protector. Top right, an inset of a hand spilling wine on a mattress. Bottom right, an inset of a person spilling coffee on a mattress. Bottom left, a badge saying 'Tested!'

$21 vs $119 mattress protector showdown: Which one performs best in our 6 spill tests?

By Ruth Jones Published

Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).

Mattress Care
A pillow is shown on a corner of a mattress. A circle overlapping the pillow shows a thermal imaging reading.

I pointed a thermal cam at a luxury cooling pillow to see if it actually helps you stay cool in a heatwave — here are the results, and how it compares to a cheap alternative

By Ruth Jones Published

We pitted a $93 luxury cooling pillow against a $20 down alternative pillow by pointing a thermal imaging camera at both. Here's which one kept our testers from searching for the cool side...

Pillows & Bedding
On the left, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress on a bed frame. On the right, the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame

The Saatva Classic is the most comfortable mattress we've tested but the DreamCloud is over $1,000 cheaper for a queen — here's how to choose between them

By Ruth Jones Last updated

The Saatva Classic and the DreamCloud Classic are two luxury hybrids that sit at the top of our expert mattress rankings — we explore how to choose between them.

Mattresses
The Nectar Premier Memory Foam and Saatva Classic mattress in our Sleep Lab. Top right: a close up of mattress coils. Bottom left: a close up of mattress foam blocks.

Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: Key differences and how to choose

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Do you want the sink of memory foam or the bounce of a hybrid? We've tested both types of mattresses — here's everything you need to know.

Mattresses
White & Gold Saatva Solaire Adjustable Mattress head elevated on beige bed base with ocean backdrop (left). Black Eight Sleep Pod 5 on bed in grey-toned bedroom with control unit at side (right).

The Saatva Solaire has 50 levels of adjustable firmness but the Eight Sleep is a dream for hot sleepers — here's how to pick between them

By Eve Davies Published

We compare price, design and features of the Saatva Solaire Adjustable Firmness Mattress vs the Eight Sleep Pod 5 to help you decide which smart bed is for you.

Mattresses
A split screen showing the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress and the Nectar Classic Mattress side by side.

Can't decide between the DreamCloud Classic and the Nectar Classic? We tested them both — here's how they compare

By Frances Daniels Last updated

We explore the key differences between the DreamCloud Classic and the Nectar Classic mattresses in terms of price, design, comfort, and support.

Mattresses
This image shows two of our sleep team testing mattress in the Sleep Lab, debating when's the best time to shop. On the left, Nicola Appleton sits on a Helix Midnight Luxe mattress. On the right, Ruth Jones sits on a Saatva Classic mattress, a laptop open in her lab as she checks for sales. In the top right corner is a Cyber Monday vs Black Friday mattress deals graphic

Cyber Monday vs Black Friday mattress deals: when is the best time to buy a mattress?

By Claire Davies Last updated

Are the Black Friday mattress deals the best time to buy a mattress or do bigger sales arrive on Cyber Monday? We’ve analyzed past sales to find out.

Mattresses
Eight Sleep Pod 4 smart mattress cover with one side blue and one side red on bed with white pillows (left). Chilipad Dock Pro Cooling Bed System on bed in bedroom with wooden panelling (right) with Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals logo.

I tested the Eight Sleep Pod 4 vs Chilipad — here's the winner for hot sleepers

By Eve Davies Published

I’ve sept on both the Eight Sleep Pod 4 vs Chilipad by Sleepme — there's one I'd recommend to solo sleepers shopping the Black Friday sales.

Mattresses
The image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on the left hand side and the WinkBed on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva Classic vs WinkBed: Which mattress should you buy if you're a side sleeper with back pain?

By Jo Plumridge Last updated

Hotel-luxury for every sleep style but should you buy the WinkBed or Saatva Classic this Black Friday? We've tested them both and this is our expert opinion.

Mattresses
Innerspring vs pocket coil mattresses: image shows the Saatva Mattress on an orange background and the DreamCloud mattress on a green background

Innerspring vs pocket coil mattresses: which one is better for your sleep?

By Becky George Last updated

Confused about mattress coils? Here's everything you need to know about innerspring and pocket coil mattresses, and learn which one might better suit your sleep.

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