Our experts have tested 400+ mattresses using our battery of 10 objective & data-driven tests. We use our testing data and rigorous assessment to evaluate 8 scoring factors, which are weighted to determine an overall mattress score. Finally, we use those scores to determine the best mattress for 2026.
#1 Pick
Winkbed
The Winkbed is the #1 best mattress for 2026, considering 400+ mattresses tested. The Winkbed is a 14″ tall hybrid and has above-average performance in every category we test. Additionally, Winkbed is available in three firmness levels. For performance at a reasonable price, Winkbed is the mattress to beat.
The 12 Best Mattresses for 2026
- Winkbed — Best Mattress Overall
- Leesa Sapira — Best Hybrid Mattress
- Saatva Classic — Best Mattress for Side Sleepers
- Glacier Apex Hybrid — Best Memory Foam Mattress
- Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe — Best Mattress for Back Pain
- Helix Plus Elite — Best Mattress for Heavy People
- Saatva Latex Hybrid — Best Natural or Organic Mattress
- Helix Midnight Luxe — Bear Cooling Mattress
- Leesa Original — Best Foam Mattress
- Birch — Best Mattress for Back or Stomach Sleepers
- Plank — Best Firm Mattress
- Bear Elite Hybrid — Best Soft Mattress
| Best For | Mattress Name | Overall Score | Type | Firmness | Price | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Winkbed | 9.79 | Hybrid | Soft, Medium-Firm, Slightly Firm | $1,799 | Review |
| Hybrid | Leesa Sapira | 9.47 | Hybrid | Medium-Firm | $1,599 | Review |
| Side Sleepers | Saatva Classic | 9.68 | Coil | Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm | $1,799 | Review |
| Memory Foam | Glacier Apex | 9.27 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Medium-Firm | $1,399 | Review |
| Back Pain | Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe | 9.24 | Hybrid | Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm | $1,398 | Review |
| Heavy People | Helix Plus Elite | 9.31 | Plus-Sized | Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm | $2,999 | Review |
| Natural / Organic | Saatva Latex Hybrid | 9.42 | Latex Hybrid | Medium-Firm | $2,199 | Review |
| Cooling | Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.43 | Hybrid | Medium-Firm | $1,899 | Review |
| Foam | Leesa Original | 9.00 | Foam | Medium-Firm | $1,059 | Review |
| Back or Stomach Sleepers | Birch | 9.35 | Latex Hybrid | Slightly Firm | $1,499 | Review |
| Firm | Plank | 8.84 | Foam | Flippable—Firm + Extra Firm | $999 | Review |
| Soft | Bear Elite Hybrid | 9.26 | Hybrid | Medium, Medium-Firm, Slightly Firm | $1,578 | Review |
Our Testing & Selection Process
400+
Mattresses Tested
To Date
43
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
102
Mattress Brands Tested To Date
All mattresses that enter the NapLab are put through a rigorous testing process that scores each mattress across 8 different categories. Each scoring category is given a weighted importance and the 8 scoring factors are then combined into a single overall score.
Performance scores range from 9.79 at the highest to 6.41 at the lowest. Considering over 400+ mattresses tested to date, the average performance score is 8.55.
Our tests analyze performance across 8 critical factors including cooling, motion transfer, response time, edge support, sex, pressure relief, off-gassing, and company. In addition, we also test sinkage and bounce (though these are not scoring factors).
Our tests include objective and quantifiable data whenever possible. In addition, we use subjective assessment supported by data to round out our testing process.
Our scores are based on mathematical formulas and equations that utilize inputs from our data-driven testing.
In choosing the best mattresses for 2026, we looked at the totality of all of our tests, scores, data, and reviews to date. We analyzed this data alongside our established best mattress framework here.
Below are the high-level factors we considered when selecting the best mattress for each category:
- Score – The highest overall score, while meeting all other criteria of the respective category (ex. materials, firmness, sinkage)
- Firmness – A level of firmness that was appropriate to the category
- Feel – Specific performance criteria that are highly relevant to certain best mattress categories (ex. stomach and back sleepers want to avoid deep sinkage, so we only picked mattresses with moderate and minimal sinkage).
- Availability – Available for purchase online within the USA
- Reputation – Long-standing brand trust and dependability
In addition, we try to avoid duplicate mentions of the same mattress across multiple mattress categories.
It’s important to note that each category may have several mattresses that could have earned the best mattress title. When selecting winners, we’re looking at overall performance score, price, and individual scoring and testing factors (as they are relevant to the respective category).
For example, we wanted only minimal and moderate sinkage mattresses for stomach and back sleepers, which doesn’t correlate to any scoring category, but is critically important for those stomach and back sleepers to get the right support dynamic.
You can see our framework that guides our decisions on how we choose best mattress winners here.
To avoid duplication and provide the widest range of high-performance mattress models, we make our best effort to avoid featuring the same mattress brand as the #1 best mattress within multiple categories.
For example, Winkbed earns the title of Best Overall Performance, but would also be appropriate as Best For Side Sleepers, Best Hybrid, Best Soft Mattress (in the soft version), or even Best for Stomach or Back Sleepers (in the firm version).
The same could be said of Saatva Classic, Leesa Sapira, Helix Midnight Luxe, Saatva Latex Hybrid, and Birch, all of which earned incredibly good scores and could have earned best mattress spots on multiple other mattress ranking categories.
Our Testing Team
Derek
Lead Tester
Kayla
Writer
Kyle
Tester
Nathan
Tester
Samantha
Data Analyst
Best Mattress Overall – Winkbed
Best For
- Exceptional cooling performance
- Fantastic edge support with only 2.25″ sinkage when seated
- 5.0″ comfort layer provides outstanding pressure relief
Considerations
- 14″ profile may not be great for a low-profile aesthetic
- Deep sinkage of 2.38″
- Returns are free, but exchanges cost $49
Our Verdict
The Winkbed is a 14″ hybrid that has a pocketed coil support layer, transitional poly foam, and a top layer of gel foam that gives the mattress deep sinkage and great cooling.
The Winkbed is available in three different firmnesses—softer (4), luxury firm (6), and firmer (7), where 10 is the most firm. Alternatively, they have a model designed specifically for heavier-weighted bodies over 250 lbs, the Winkbed Plus.
The feel of lying on the Winkbed is a balance between deeper sinkage and balanced contour around the body, paired with a moderate level of bounce. The mattress has a balanced feel, despite the deep sinkage, and maintains limited heat retention with a very fast response time with an active feel.
The Winkbed has the highest performance score received by any mattress tested at Naplab to date. With a score of 9.79, it is within the #1 ranked best mattress we’ve tested to date.
As for price, you can get a queen-size Winkbed for $1,799, which is 18% more than the average hybrid price ($1,529). Frankly, with a performance score this high, this is an amazing value and our top recommendation for anyone who can afford it.
Click here to read the full Winkbed review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7)
Winkbed Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Winkbed | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.79 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,799 | $1,526 (Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.38″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.85 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 9.91″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.25″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Hybrid Mattress – Leesa Sapira
Best For
- Exceptional pressure relief, especially for an 11″ mattress
- Low levels of motion transfer, 47% less than average
- Outstanding cooling performance
Considerations
- Sitting edge support is lacking, 6.25″ of sinkage
- Very high levels of bounce is great for sex, but may not be ideal for all sleepers
- 5% more expensive than the average hybrid
Our Verdict
The Leesa Sapira is a complex layering of poly foam, memory foam, transition foam, and a pocketed coil support unit. These elements combine to make one of the most comfortable, breathable, and overall best hybrid mattresses for 2026.
There is only one firmness option on the Sapira and that is a 6 out of 10, which gives it a medium-firm feel.
The Sapira offers deep levels of sinkage, while still having a thin cover. With the poly foam layer on top, it doesn’t excessively conform to your body’s shape. Instead, it provides a generalized contour and high bounce to make it easy to move around. Furthermore, motion transfer is practically non-existent.
With an overall performance score of 9.47, it ranks in the top 1% of all mattress types tested to date. The only performance weakness is its edge support, which lacks reinforced edge material.
The price of a queen-size Sapira is $1,599. This is only 7% more than the average mattress and is a little higher than some recommendations on this list. However, with the rare combination of cooling, pressure relief, and motion transfer categories scoring so highly, that price is more than justified.
Click here to read the full Leesa Sapira Hybrid review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Leesa Sapira Hybrid Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Leesa Sapira | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.47 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,599 | $1,526 (Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.05″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 4.66 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 12.67″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very High | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 6.25″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 6 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Mattress For Side Sleepers – Saatva Classic
Best For
- Pressure-relieving euro-top cover & great cooling performance
- Moderate bounce with fast response time
- Ships uncompressed, includes in-home delivery, setup, & old mattress removal
Considerations
- Coils naturally have more bounce
- Costlier option compared to foam-based mattresses
- $99 returns
Our Verdict
The Saatva Classic is available in a thickness of 11.5″ or 14.5″, depending on personal preference (price is the same for both thicknesses), and has a coil-on-coil construction. The cover is a Euro-top cover followed by a small amount of comfort foam and two layers of coils.
The Saatva is available in three firmness levels—Plush Soft (4), Luxury Firm (6), or Firm (8), where 10 is the most firm.
Saatva has a more traditional coil feel and less foam than a more typical hybrid mattress. This combination of materials gives the mattress deep sinkage and extremely high bounce while retaining low levels of motion transfer (something other coil mattresses tend to struggle with).
This mattress has a fantastic performance score of 9.68 overall, which ranks it as the #1 coil mattress, as well as within the top 1% among all mattress types we’ve tested to date.
For a Saatva Classic, a queen costs $1,795. This is 20% more than the average mattress—a difference of around $300 compared to the average ($1,489)
While the price is more expensive, the performance is fantastic. I would recommend the Saatva Classic for sleepers who enjoy a more traditional coil-based mattress feel.
Click here to read the full Saatva Classic review.
Type: Coil
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)
Saatva Classic Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Saatva Classic | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.68 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,795 | $976 (Coil only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.40″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.86 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.8 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 14.67″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Extremely High | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.9 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.50″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11.50″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 365 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Memory Foam Mattress – Glacier Apex
Best For
- Low levels of motion transfer (
5.77 m/s²) - Fantastic edge support, only 3.25″ of sinkage when seated
- Great value, 14% less expensive than the average memory foam hybrid
Considerations
- Low means means sex performance isn’t great
- Material recovery speed is reasonably good, but not incredible
- 14.25″ thickness may not be great for low-profile aesthetics
Our Verdict
The Glacier Apex is the highest-performing memory foam hybrid tested to date. It is a 14.25″ mattress with a pocketed coil support system, transitional poly foam, and a comfort layer of copper memory foam.
It is available in a single firmness, 6 out of 10, with a medium-firm feel.
The Apex has low levels of bounce and moderate levels of sinkage. It has a balanced level of contour and a good degree of hug. If you like the feel of traditional memory foam hug, the Apex is a great option.
In our performance tests, the Glacier Apex earned an overall score of 9.27, making it the best memory foam hybrid tested to date. This score also earns the Apex a spot in the top 6% of all mattress types tested to date.
The Apex is $1399 (for a queen mattress). This price is 15% less than the average memory foam hybrid, giving sleepers a savings of over $200 for a queen mattress. The Glacier Apex has significantly above-average performance with a price that is below average, making it a fantastic value.
Click here to read the full Glacier Apex review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5)
Glacier Apex Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Glacier Apex | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.27 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,399 | $1,628 (Memory Foam Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.14″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.7 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.77 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.2 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 6.02″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.9 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.25″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 6.25″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.25″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 4 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 10 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 365 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Mattress for Back Pain – Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
Best For
- 13.5″ thick and exceptional pressure relief
- Fantastic cooling, perfect score of 10 out of 10
- Fast material response time
Considerations
- Motion transfer levels are just slightly more than average
- Sex performance is slightly better than average, but only just
- $99 return fee
Our Verdict
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a 13.25” hybrid made up of poly foam, pocketed coils, and a thin support foam base topped with a plush quilted cover.
The Aurora Luxe is available in 3 firmness options—soft (4), medium-firm (6), and firm (8).
It achieves a balanced feel with its moderate sinkage and bounce, and no polarizing latex or memory foam in the comfort layer. Therefore, it will have a generalized contour and hug around your body with little risk of feeling overly enveloped or stuck by the material.
The mattress has a performance score of 9.24, which ranks it among the top 7% of all mattresses tested to date.
As for price, a queen Aurora Luxe is $1,398, which is 9% less than the average hybrid mattress. For a high-quality hybrid at three different firmness levels, the Aurora Luxe checks a lot of boxes.
Click here to read the full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), and Firm (8)
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.24 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,399 | $1,526 (Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.04″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.06 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.6 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.7 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.96″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.50″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.25″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13.25″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 4 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Mattress For Heavy People – Helix Plus Elite
Best For
- Exceptionally good cooling due to the cooling cover
- Incredible pressure relief via zoned pocketed coils and ultra-thick comfort layer
- Fantastic edge support
Considerations
- High price point—$2,999 for a queen mattress
- Materiel recovery speed is slightly worse than average
- 15.5″ total height could be a bit much for some sleepers
Our Verdict
The Helix Plus Elite has one of the thickest (15.5”), most complex mattress designs we have tested to date. Its layers include support foam, poly foams, micro coils, a pocketed support base, and a plush quilted cover. The result is one of the most comfortable, supportive, and best mattresses for heavy people we’ve tested to date.
On a somewhat rare note, this is a plus-sized mattress with a medium-firm firmness rating of 6 out of 10. Usually, mattresses for heavier sleepers tend to rely on firmer designs, but the Plus Elite can give fantastic support and pushback while still offering a medium-firm feel.
The Plus Elite has slightly higher levels of both sinkage and bounce. The feel it offers is incredibly balanced with no risk of cratering or any sort of stuck feeling.
And when it comes to performance, it leaves little room for improvement. With a performance score of 9.31, it ranks among the top 4% of all mattresses tested to date. The biggest drawback here is its price.
A queen-size Helix Plus Elite costs $2,999, which is more than double the average mattress price. Plus-size models can run a little higher, but this is still 57% more than the average plus-size mattress. However, for those who can afford this price, it is arguably the best mattress for heavy people on the market today.
Click here to read our full Helix Plus Elite mattress review.
Type: Plus-Sized
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Helix Plus Elite Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Helix Plus Elite | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.31 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $2,999 | $1,882 (Plus-Sized only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.64″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Very Deep | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 7.87 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.4 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 6.98″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 6.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 15.50″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 6 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 100 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Natural Mattress – Saatva Latex Hybrid
Best For
- Extremely low levels of motion transfer, 3.13 m/s² acceleration
- Higher bounce and great edge support mean fantastic sex performance
- More natural and organic materials
Considerations
- Minimal sinkage may not provide adequate contour for all side sleepers (depending on personal preference)
- Priced 11% higher than the average latex hybrid
- $99 return fee
Our Verdict
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is the brand’s more natural model and our top pick for the best natural mattress. It is a 12” latex hybrid made up of 3” of natural latex sitting atop an 8” pocketed coil unit finished with an organic cotton quilted cover.
The firmness level is just slightly firmer than average, with a rating of 6.5 out of 10. This is the only firmness option available. Both the latex foam layer and coil unit are designed with 5 different zones offering more or less pushback based on the part of the body it supports (head versus hips, for example).
Saatva themselves repeatedly describes the feel of this mattress as “buoyant,” and that matches our experience exactly. The Latex Hybrid offers a definitively floating sensation with a much more restrained level of sinkage than most mattresses. However, the coil unit and latex comfort layer bring a more active feel with high bounce and a super-fast material response.
Across all our performance categories, the Saatva Latex Hybrid never scored lower than 9.0. With an overall score of 9.42, it is within the top 1% of all mattresses tested to date, as well as the #1 best latex hybrid we’ve tested so far.
On the flip side, it also has a more expensive price tag. A queen-size Saatva Latex Hybrid costs $2,199, which is 10% more expensive than the average latex hybrid. Overall, the mattress is exceptional in many performance categories and a great choice if natural and organic materials are important to you.
Click here to read the full Saatva Latex Hybrid review.
Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6.5)
Saatva Latex Hybrid Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Saatva Latex Hybrid | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.42 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $2,199 | $1,981 (Latex Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 1.85″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Minimal | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 3.13 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 10.82″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 12.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 365 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Cooling Mattress – Helix Midnight Luxe
Best For
- Excellent cooling with the option to add an advanced cooling cover (GlacioTex)
- Fantastic edge support for both sitting and lying
- Incredible pressure relief and comfort
Considerations
- Low bounce isn’t great for sex performance
- 100-night trial is quite a bit shorter than average
- 24% more expensive than the average hybrid
Our Verdict
The Helix Midnight Luxe is a 14.00″ hybrid mattress made of memory foam, poly foam, and a pocketed coil support layer. It has a pillow top cover with a Tencel material or an optional cooling cover (Glaciotex).
The Helix Midnight Luxe is available in a single firmness level — medium-firm.
This mattress has moderate sinkage and low levels of bounce. This gives it a balanced feel, but the lower bounce and pillow top design give the mattress more of a luxury feel.
If you’re concerned with cooling, the GlacioTex cover really boosts performance in this area. When we’ve tested other Helix Luxe mattresses without the cooling cover, cooling performance is a 9/10. When tested with the cover, the score rises to a 10/10.
In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.43, ranking the mattress in the top 1% of all mattresses tested to date.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is $1,899 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 24% more expensive than average. While the price is high, performance is also exceptional. For fantastic cooling under $2K, the Midnight Luxe is a great pick.
Click here to read our full Helix Midnight Luxe review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Helix Midnight Luxe Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Helix Midnight Luxe | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.43 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,899 | $1,526 (Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.03″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.7 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.76 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.2 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 6.74″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.75″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Moderate | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 7 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Foam Mattress – Leesa Original
Best For
- Extremely low motion transfer, 2.06 m/s²
- Less bounce than average (5.91″ total)
- A balanced feel with fast response time
Considerations
- Edge support while sitting is find, but also far from great
- Sex performance is only fair and leaves much to be desired
- Only 10″ thick, may not be suitable for all heavier people
Our Verdict
The Leesa Original has an all-foam design with an overall thinner profile at 10”. It uses poly foam, memory foam, and support foam to create not only one of the best foam mattresses on the market but one of the best budget-friendly ones as well.
The Leesa Original comes in just one firmness option of 6 out of 10, which is a medium firm feel and is designed to appeal to the widest range of sleepers.
It offers moderate sinkage and low bounce to create a much less lively feel than other mattresses on this list. It will feel more relaxed, but with a fast response, you will never feel stuck or overwhelmed by the material. This is great for couples who don’t want to disturb each other during the night.
The performance score of 9.00 puts the Leesa Original in the top 22% of all mattresses tested to date.
Where the Leesa shines is its price. At $1,059 for a queen, which is 7% less expensive than the foam mattress. For sleepers whose budget is around $1K and who love an all-foam feel, the Leesa Original is one of the strongest options out there.
Click here to read our full Leesa Original review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Leesa Original Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Leesa Original | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.00 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,059 | $1,143 (Foam only) |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.09″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 2.06 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.5 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 7.94″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 5.50″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 3 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 100 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Mattress for Back or Stomach Sleepers – Birch
Best For
- Outstanding cooling performance with 2.0″ perforated latex
- Extremely fast material response time
- Fantastic sex performance score, great for couples
Considerations
- A slightly firm feel isn’t ideal for most side sleepers
- Edge support is slightly below average
- $99 return fee
Our Verdict
For another more sustainable option, the Birch is one of our favorites. At only 11” tall, its design includes an 8” pocketed coil base, 2” of natural latex, and a 1” quilted cover made of organic cotton.
The Birch only has a single firmness option, which is a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm. If you like the Birch but want a softer feel, consider the Birch Luxe, which has a firmness of 6 out of 10.
With these materials, it’s no surprise that the mattress offers extremely high bounce (69% higher than average). This is great for overall ease of movement and greatly improves amorous activities. Its sinkage is moderate, which makes for a comfortable yet overall lively feel.
As for its performance, Birch’s score of 9.35 puts it within the top 3% of all mattresses tested to date. But what solidifies the Birch on this list is its price.
The Birch costs $1,499 for a queen, and that is 25% less than the average latex hybrid mattress. If you’re looking for a high-performance, affordable latex hybrid, it is hard to beat the Birch.
Click here to read the full Birch review.
Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)
Birch Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Birch | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.35 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,499 | $1,981 (Latex Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.00″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.8 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.52 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 14.91″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Extremely High | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.50″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Good | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Firm Mattress – Plank
Best For
- Lower levels of motion transfer, only 6.80 m/s²
- Flippable design with a firm feel (8 out of 10) on one side and extra firm (9 out of 10) on the other side
- Excellent cooling performance
Considerations
- Firm / extra firm feel is better for stomach and back sleepers, but not great for most side sleepers
- Material recovery speed is notably slower than average
- Below-average sex performance
Our Verdict
The Plank is a flippable foam mattress with an overall thickness of 10″. It is made of a latex-like poly foam and support foam.
The Plank is a flippable mattress with one side having a firm feel (8 out of 10) and the opposite side having an extra firm feel (9 out of 10).
Plank has moderate sinkage and moderate levels of bounce (both slightly less than average). It doesn’t have deep levels of contour or hug, but is a solid pick if you’re looking for incredible support and pushback.
The Plank has an overall performance score of 8.84, which puts it in the top 34% of all mattresses tested to date. And if we look exclusively at all-foam mattresses, that rank jumps up to the top 26%.
One of the biggest advantages of the Plank is the low price, just $999 for a queen mattress. This is 13% less expensive than the average foam mattress and can make the Plank an attractive option if you’re looking for that firm or extra firm feel.
Click here to read the full Plank review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Firm (8) and Extra Firm (9)
Plank Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Plank Firm | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.84 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $999 | $1,143 (Foam only) |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.11″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 6.80 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.5 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.2 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.05″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.25″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 3 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
Best Soft Mattress – Bear Elite Hybrid
Best For
- Exceptional cooling performance thanks to the phase change cover
- Great pressure relief for all sleeper types
- Fantastic edge support, both for sitting or lying
Considerations
- Higher levels of motion transfer (10.05 m/s²)
- Material recovery speed is slightly slower than average
- 14″ thick, which is 2″ thicker than average, may not be ideal for all bed frames + foundations
Our Verdict
The Bear Elite Hybrid is a thick 14” hybrid that uses copper-infused memory foam, transitional poly foam, and a quilted cover to provide great comfort and exceptional cooling.
The mattress comes in three different firmness levels—Soft (4.5), Medium-Firm (6), and Slightly Firm (7.5).
The feel of the Bear Elite is that of a modern hybrid. Because it blends different foam types, it has a balanced feel. It has very deep sinkage and high levels of bounce, providing a mattress with higher levels of engagement.
The soft version of this mattress has a pillow top cover and the deeper sinkage provides more body contour. This level of sinkage would be especially welcomed by side sleepers.
The 9.26 performance score for the Bear Elite Hybrid puts it among the top 6% of all mattresses tested to date.
Concerning its price, the Bear Elite is $1,578 for a queen, which is 3% more expensive than the average hybrid mattress (a difference of less than $50). Overall, this is an excellent mattress, especially for those prioritizing cooling and excellent pressure relief.
Click here to read the full Bear Elite review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4.5), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7.5)
Bear Elite Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Bear Elite Hybrid | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.26 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,578 | $1,526 (Hybrid only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.66″ | 2.22″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Very Deep | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 10.05 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.0 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 10.70″ | 8.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ | 3.93″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.00″ | 4.27″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.00″ | 12.19″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 6 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years |
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