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Investing in the right mattress can vastly improve your sleep. But one person’s Goldilocks, just-right bed may give another person back pain. That’s why our team of experts has spent hundreds of hours interviewing experts, scouring specs, and testing mattresses to find durable, high-quality models to suit back-, side-, and stomach-sleepers (as well as those who switch positions). Whether you’re shopping by mattress type, brand, or your sleep position, we have recommendations for you.
  • A woman sleeping on her stomach on a Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress.

    The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers

    by Joanne Chen

    We like these six medium-firm mattresses best for stomach-sleepers because they’ll support and cushion your midsection while still aligning your spine.

  • A person on their side, laying down on a Helix Moonlight mattress.

    Helix Mattress Review: An Honest Assessment

    by Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

    Maximalist mattress company Helix offers over 20 mattresses tailored to different sleep positions and firmness preferences. We help make sense of all the options.

  • A person sittion on our pick for best air mattress overall, the SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress.

    The Best Air Mattress

    by Danna Lorch

    Don’t settle for a leaky air mattress. After spending more than 180 hours testing air mattresses, we think the SoundAsleep Dream Series is the best of them all.

  • A mattress tester sitting on the edge of the Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress.

    The Best Mattresses for 2024

    by Joanne Chen and Caira Blackwell

    The perfect mattress is highly individual. We’ve researched and tested dozens of mattresses, in a range of prices, to help you find your best night’s sleep.

  • One of our testers, wearing black sweats with black socks, lies on their front on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress.

    Leesa Mattress Review: An Honest Assessment

    by Annie Chou

    Leesa is known for crowd-pleasing mattresses at middle-of-the-road prices. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering one.

  • A person sleeping on their side while resting on one of our picks for the best mattresses for side sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

    by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen

    If you regularly sleep on your side, you’ll likely want a cushy mattress that aligns your spine and offers good support. These are our favorites.

  • The Leesa Hybrid in a bed room.

    The Best Hybrid Mattresses

    by Caira Blackwell

    Part coil, part foam, hybrid mattresses have a range of feels. Here are our favorites, plus what you need to know to find one that’s right for you.

  • A mattress tester lays on his back on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress.

    The Best Mattresses for Back Pain

    by Joanne Chen

    There is no actual “best” mattress for back-pain sufferers, though one that feels medium-firm to you is likely to be the best choice. We have six to recommend.

  • The author touches a mattress during testing.

    How to Choose a Mattress

    by Joanne Chen

    We’ve collected all our big-picture mattress-buying advice to help you find a bed you’ll happily sleep on for years.

  • A mattress on a frame in a bedroom.

    The Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500)

    by Caira Blackwell and Annie Chou

    It takes some effort, but you can find a decent, comfortable mattress that won’t break the bank. Here are four we recommend.

  • Someone sleeping on a Casper mattress.

    Casper Mattress Review: An Honest Assessment

    by Annie Chou

    Casper revolutionized the world of online mattresses. They currently offer five models; here’s what to know if you’re considering one.

  • A Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress on a bed frame in a room setting.

    Saatva Mattress Reviews: An Honest Assessment

    by Christina Colizza

    Saatva is known for elegantly designed mattresses made with high-quality materials. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering one.

  • A cat playing in a teacup next to a saucer of peas and a stack of mattress toppers on a mattress topped with a gold crown.

    The Best Mattress Toppers

    by Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

    The right mattress topper can turn the Princess and the Pea into Sleeping Beauty. Here are four we recommend.

  • A Purple Rejuvenate mattress staged in a hotel-like bedroom.

    Purple Mattress Review: An Honest Assessment

    by Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

    Purple’s gridded, jiggly foam may feel weird—or it may be just what the doctor ordered. We recommend trying the mattresses in person before you buy.

  • A person sleeping on their back from our review of the best mattresses for back sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers

    by Joanne Chen

    If you prefer to sleep on your back, you’ll probably want a medium-firm mattress to align your spine and keep your shoulders, hips, and lower back comfortable.

  • One of the mattresses that we tested to find the best innerspring mattress options for most people.

    The Best Innerspring Mattresses

    by Joanne Chen

    Shopping for mattresses can be a nightmare, and searching specifically for an innerspring model is its own special hell. Let us help.

  • The Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed Performance Series

    Sleep Number Mattresses: An Honest Assessment

    by Joanne Chen

    We take a real-world look at the advantages and disadvantages of owning a Sleep Number adjustable mattress, plus note our own experience sleeping on one.

  • What to Know About Mattress Types

    by Joanne Chen

    Here’s what you need to know about spring, foam, and hybrid mattresses—and which type will work best for you.

  • An illustration of several different mattresses stacked on one another.

    8 Ways to Avoid Buying a Bad Mattress

    by Joanne Chen

    If you want to take advantage of Presidents’ Day mattress sales, here are eight pitfalls to avoid so you can buy a mattress you’ll happily sleep on for years.