Our best foam mattress picks showcase the best-performing mattresses that are 100% foam.
We’ve tested 34+ different foam mattresses (and over 211+ mattresses of all types) at a range of price points, firmnesses, and comfort profiles to bring this list to life. Let’s dive into our top recommendations.
Note – While some of these mattresses contain memory foam and/or latex, they don’t have a significant memory foam or latex foam feel. If you’re interested more in memory foam please see our Best Memory Foam Mattress and Best Latex Mattress picks here.
Our Testing & Selection Process
34
Foam Mattresses Tested
35
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
8
Mattress Winners Selected
Each best list is put through a customized performance analysis with specialized consideration given to our objective & data-driven performance tests. In addition, we consider mattress type, design, materials, value, price, and more.
For our Best Foam Mattress list, we based our selections on the best-scoring mattresses, according to our battery of testing and formulaic-driven scoring.
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 side sleepers 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.
When selecting the best foam mattress, we’re looking at a combination of overall scoring performance, firmness, and US availability.
To be included within this best-of list all mattresses:
- Had to have a firmness of 4-7 out of 10, where 10 is the most firm. This ranges from soft to slightly firm.
- Had to have a performance of 8.17 or higher
- Had to be available within the USA
Outliers that met the criteria above, but were still excluded for other various reasons are listed below.
| Mattress | Score | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Nolah Original | 8.70 | Brand duplicate; performance does not beat that of the Nolah Signature |
| Nolah Signature All Foam Hybrid | 8.70 | Brand duplicate; performance does not beat that of the Nolah Signature |
In This Guide
Nest Bedding Quail | Leesa Original | Nolah Signature | GhostBed Classic | Siena | Zoma Start | Puffy Cloud | Lull Original | Best Mattress By Category
The 8 Best Foam Mattresses
10″ Poly Foam
Nest Bedding Quail
9.04
Price: $1,169
Firmness: Medium (5), Lux Firm (8)
10″ Poly + Memory Foam
Leesa Original
9.01
Price: $1,099
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
12″ Poly foam
Nolah Signature
8.82
Price: $1,249
Firmness: Medium (5)
11″ Latex + Memory Foam
GhostBed Classic
8.76
Price: $842
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6.5)
10″ Memory Foam + POLY FOAM
Siena
8.54
Price: $399
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
10″ Memory Foam + Poly Foam
Zoma Start
8.51
Price: $599
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6.5)
10″ Poly Foam
Puffy Cloud
8.47
Price: $1,049
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
10″ MEMORY FOAM + Poly Foam
Lull Original
8.17
Price: $779
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7.5)
Nest Bedding Quail
Best For
- Best performing foam mattress tested to date
- Very low levels of motion transfer
- Extremely fast response time
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 10″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover
- Trial: 365-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Nest Bedding Quail mattress is a 10″ foam mattress made of poly foam and support foam. This mattress has deep sinkage and moderate bounce.
The Quail is available in two firmness levels—medium (5) and firm (8). Heavier sleepers or back / stomach sleepers may prefer the firmer mattress while the softer mattress is better suited for side sleepers or lighter-weighted sleepers.
Performance on the Quail was 9.04, ranking it in the top 7% of all mattresses tested to date. It is also the #1 foam mattress in the US market (only surpassed by the Douglas, available only in Canada).
The Nest Bedding Quail costs $1,169 for a queen, 6% more than the average foam mattress. But given its higher performance, the Quail is still a solid value.
Click here to read the full Nest Bedding Quail review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Medium (5) & Firm (8)
Nest Bedding Quail Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Nest Bedding Quail |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.04 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,104 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.31″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 3.61 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.96″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 7.5 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 5.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Good |
| Sex – Score | 8.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.7 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Minimal |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 1 day |
| Company – Score | 9.0 |
| Trial | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 10″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover
- Trial: 100-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: 10-year
Our Verdict
The Leesa Original mattress is a 10″ foam mattress made of poly foam, memory foam, and support foam.
It has moderate sinkage, low bounce, and a balanced feel. For less sinkage and bounce than the Nest Bedding Quail, Leesa is a good pick.
The Leesa Original comes in a single firmness—6 out of 10 with a medium-firm feel, designed to appeal to a wide range of sleeper needs.
In our performance tests, the Leesa Original had an overall score of 9.01 which is the #2 best foam mattress tested to date, as well as being in the top 9% among all mattresses tested to date.
Priced at $1,099, the Leesa Original is priced right at the average level, but given the higher overall performance, Leesa has a competitive advantage in the foam mattress market.
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 |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.01 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,099 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.09″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 2.06 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.4 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.5 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 7.94″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.0 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 5.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 7.6 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.2 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 3 days |
| Company – Score | 9.5 |
| Trial | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Nolah Signature
Best For
- All-foam construction with fast response time
- Great cooling performance
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 12″ thick
- Cover: Organic cotton cover
- Trial: 120-night trial
- Returns: $99 fee
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Nolah Signature mattress is a 12″ foam mattress that has a poly foam comfort layer and a support foam base. For a thicker foam mattress, the Nolah Signature may be a nice option as many of the other mattresses on this page are only 10″ thick.
This mattress has moderate sinkage and low levels of bounce.
Nolah comes in a single firmness, 5 out of 10, with a medium feel. This makes it a good option for sleepers under 250 lbs, especially side sleepers. I would not necessarily recommend this mattress for heavier sleepers over 250 lbs.
During our performance tests, this mattress had an overall score of 8.82, ranking it in the top 38% of all mattresses tested to date.
For a queen-sized mattress, the Signature will run you about $1,249, 15% more than the average foam mattress ($1,095), but still a good value.
Click here to read the full Nolah Signature.
Type: Combo Foam
Firmness: Medium (5)
Nolah Signature Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Nolah Signature |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.82 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,439 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.15″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.8 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 7.62 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 7.56″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 6.5 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 6.25″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Fair |
| Sex – Score | 7.3 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 12″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.1 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.1 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
GhostBed Classic
Best For
- Very fast material response time
- Low levels of motion transfer
- Excellent pressure relief, with 3.5″ of comfort material
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 11″ thick
- Cover: Cooling cover
- Trial: 101-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: 20-year
Our Verdict
The GhostBed Classic mattress is an 11″ foam mattress made of latex foam, gel memory foam, and a support foam base.
It has deep sinkage and low bounce, giving it a deeper level of contour and a more traditional memory foam feel.
This mattress is available in a single firmness, medium-firm, with a firmness rating of 6.5 out of 10 (where 10 is the most firm).
Priced at only $842 for a queen, the GhostBed Classic is a solid option for a mattress that performs slightly above average and with a price that is 28% below average, making the GhostBed a great value.
Click here to read the full GhostBed Classic review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6.5)
GhostBed Classic Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Ghostbed Classic |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.76 |
| Price (Queen) | $842 |
| Cooling – Score | 8.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.34″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 4.80 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.5 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.00″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.6 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 7.8 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.5″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.4 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 2 days |
| Company – Score | 9.0 |
| Trial | 101 nights |
| Warranty | 20 years |
Siena All Foam
Best For
- Extraordinarily budget friendly
- Extremely low motion transfer
- 5″ of comfort material with excellent pressure relief
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 10″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover
- Trial: 180-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: 10-year
Our Verdict
The Siena is a 10″, budget-friendly mattress made of memory foam, poly foam, and support foam.
The blended foam types gives this mattress a balanced feel with deep sinkage and low levels of bounce.
It comes in a single firmness with a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10 on our firmness scale).
In our performance tests, Siena scored an 8.54 overall, which ranks it in the top 62% of all mattresses tested to date. While the performance isn’t that impressive on its own, the biggest advantage of the Siena over other mattresses we’ve tested is the exceptional value.
The Siena is priced at only $399 for a queen, making it the lowest-priced foam mattress we’ve tested to date. And even then, it is still ranking as the #5 best foam mattress we’ve tested to date (excluding Canadian mattresses).
Click here to read the full Siena review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Siena Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Siena |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.54 |
| Price (Queen) | $399 |
| Cooling – Score | 8.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.34″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 1.79 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 7.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.5 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.5 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 6.49″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.1 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Good |
| Sex – Score | 7.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.4 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 2 days |
| Company – Score | 8.8 |
| Trial | 180 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Zoma Start
Best For
- Budget option, Queen under $600
- Exceptional edge support
- Higher levels of bounce are optimal for good sex performance
Considerations
- Thickness: 10″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover
- Trial: 100-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: 10-year
Our Verdict
The Zoma Start mattress is a budget-friendly all-foam mattress made of gel memory foam, poly foam, and an 8.0″ support foam layer.
This mattress has miniaml sinkage and ligth levels of bounce. If you’re looking for a mattress that does not provide too much contour and gives the mattress a bouncy, active feel, the Zoma Start could be a good option.
Zoma comes in a single firmness (6.5 out of 10) and with a medium-firm feel. This kind of afeel would be suitable for a wide range of sleepers abd provides excellent support.
During our performance tests, the Start had an overall lscore of 8.51, scorign in the top 65% of all mattresses tested to date and #6 among US-based foam mattresses.
Price may be another big advantage for the Zoma Start, as a queen-sized mattress costs only $599, a savings of 45% compared to the average foam mattress.
Click here to read the full Zoma Start review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6.5)
Best For: All Sleeping Positions, Sleepers Under 250 lbs.
Zoma Start Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Zoma Start |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.51 |
| Price (Queen) | $599 |
| Cooling – Score | 8.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 1.73″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Minimal |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.0 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.35 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.4 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.5 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 10.37″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.5 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 8.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 2.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.9 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 4 days |
| Company – Score | 8.5 |
| Trial | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Puffy Cloud
Best For
- Extremely fast material response time
- High levels of bounce, can be beneficial for sex performance
- Budget-friendly price point
Considerations
- Thickness: 10″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover, zippered
- Trial: 101-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Puffy Cloud is a 10″ poly foam mattress with a support foam base. It has a modern memory foam feel with a transitional poly foam layer.
This mattress has moderate levels of sinkage and high levels of bounce. If you’re looking for memory foam that still provides high bounce the Puffy Cloud may fit the bill. But bear in mind the higher bounce also generates higher levels of motion transfer for Puffy.
The Puffy Cloud comes in a single firmness (6 out of 10) and with a medium-firm feel.
In our performance tests, the Puffy Cloud had an overall score of 8.47, ranking it in the top 70% among all mattresses tested to date and also our #6 pick for best foam mattress (in the US).
At $1,049 for a queen-sized mattress, the Puffy Cloud is just barely less than the price of an average foam mattress ($1,095). While there are other picks on this list with higher performance, the Puffy Cloud may still be good for sleepers who are specifically looking for a modern memory foam feel.
Click here to read the full Puffy Cloud review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Best For: All Sleeping Positions, All Body Weights
Puffy Cloud Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Puffy Cloud |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.47 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,049 |
| Cooling – Score | 8.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.02″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 6.9 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 11.99 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.9 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 10.69″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.6 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.3 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 6 days |
| Company – Score | 8.7 |
| Trial | 101 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Lull Original
Best For
- Back or stomach sleepers
- Sleepers looking for limited contour and high bounce
- Excellent edge support for both sitting and lying
Considerations
- Thickness: 10″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover
- Trial: 365-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Lull Original mattress is a 10″ foam mattress made of memory foam, transitional poly foam, and a high-density support foam.
It has very minimal sinkage and high levels of bounce, a nice mix for stomach and back sleepers. This would not be an ideal feel for side sleepers.
The mattress comes in a single firmness with a slightly firm feel, rating 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm.
Lull Original has a performance score of 8.17. While thi sis a bit below average, it still earns a spot as the #7 best foam amttress we’ve tested to date. And considering the low price, it may be a good option for some sleepers.
A queen-sized Lull Original costs $779, which is $316 less than the average foam mattress ($1,095 average). If you’re on a tight budget and looking for a slightly firm feel, especially as a back or stomach sleeper, this could be a good pick.
Click here to read the full Lull Original review.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7.5)
Lull Original Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Lull Original |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.17 |
| Price (Queen) | $779 |
| Cooling – Score | 8.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 1.47″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Very Minimal |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 11.31 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 12.82″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very High |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.2 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.6 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 7.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 6.1 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 14 days |
| Company – Score | 9.0 |
| Trial | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Best Mattress By Category
Have a specific mattress type, sleeping position, feature, or firmness in mind? At NapLab we’ve ranked the mattresses we’ve tested in 21 different specialized best lists. These lists can help you identify the mattresses best suited to specific performance criteria.
Best by Features & Price
Best by Position & People
