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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Full vs queen mattresses: image shows the Tuft & Needle Original full size on the left and the Casper Original queen on the right

Full vs queen mattresses: Which size is best for your sleep?

By Grace Franks last updated

In our full vs queen mattress comparison, we explain the key differences and pros and cons of both sizes.

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Hands holding perforated latex foam (left). A hand resting on white stitched GlacioTex mattress cover (right).

GlacioTex vs Latex Comparison

By Eve Davies published

We compare the cooling abilities of latex and GlacioTex in mattresses and which is right for you

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A side by side comparison of a Nectar Memory Foam mattress and a Saatva hybrid pillow-top mattress

Memory foam vs pillow-top mattresses: Which bed type is right for you?

By Lauren Jeffries last updated

We compare the differences between memory foam mattresses and pillow-top beds, who they suit and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

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The Purple Plus mattress on a bed frame in a room (left) vs the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Should you buy a queen or full size mattress this Memorial Day? Here's how to tell

By Ruth Jones last updated

Our expert guide to full and queen size mattresses, including how to decide which size is right for your sleep needs this Memorial Day.

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