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Best Latex Mattress: 17+ Models Tested

Derek Hales

Written by: Derek Hales

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Latex mattresses have a way of striking the balance between comfort, support, and cooling while doing so with more natural materials and a unique feel.

Compared to other foams, latex is made from sap harvested by rubber trees and tends to create bouncier mattresses, with excellent cooling and fast response times.

Our best latex mattress picks showcase the best-performing mattresses at a range of price points, firmnesses, and comfort dynamics. Let’s dive in.

In This Guide
Birch | Awara | Spindle | Avocado Eco | EcoSleep Luxe | Nolah Natural | Sleep EZ | Mattresses We Considered | How We Choose

The 7 Best Latex Mattresses

3″ Comfort Layer

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Birch

9.75

Price: $1,599
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)

2″ Comfort Layer

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Awara

9.70

Price: $1,099
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

4″ Comfort LAyer

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Spindle

9.69

Price: $1,599
Firmness: Adjustable (4-7.5)

2″ Comfort Layer

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Avocado Eco

9.67

Price: $1,299
Firmness: Medium (5.5)

4″ Comfort Layer

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EcoSleep Hybrid Luxe

9.67

Price: $1,405
Firmness: Flippable- Medium (5.5) or Firm (8)

3″ Comfort Layer

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Nolah Natural

9.67

Price: $1,574
Firmness: Medium (5)

4″ Comfort Layer

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Sleep EZ

9.52

Price: $1,699
Firmness: Adjustable (4-7.5)

Birch Original

Birch Material Layers
9.75 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
10 Cooling
9.9 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.3 Edge Support
9.7 Sex
9.5 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
9.8 Company

Best For

  • Top-performing latex mattress we’ve tested to date
  • Extremely low motion transfer, while retaining high levels of bounce
  • Exceptional cooling with hole-punched latex layers

Quick Specs

  • 11″ thick
  • Organic cotton cover with wool liner
  • 100-night trial
  • 25-year warranty

Our Verdict

The Birch Original mattress is a hybrid mattress that is a blend of pocketed coils and Talalay latex.

The natural latex is perforated, which helps the cooling and breathability of this mattress. There is also a layer of natural wool at the top and bottom of this mattress, which also aids in temperature regulation.

In our performance tests, the Birch is the top-scoring latex mattress. Across the board, it charts high scores without having a price tag that breaks the bank.

Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)

Birch Performance

Performance on the Birch Original latex mattress is solid all-around. All scores are in the upper 9’s, with perfect 10’s for excellent cooling, extremely fast response time, minimal off-gassing, and a 9.9 for very low motion transfer levels.

Motion transfer had a max acceleration range of 5.52 m/s², much less than the average 7.92 m/s².

Edge support had a score of 9.3 on the Birch, where it had 4.5″ of sinkage when sitting directly at the edge. This is a bit more sinkage than I would like to see, as I typically like to see 4″ or less.

Birch Luxe Edge Support

The average level of sedge sinkage across all mattresses tested to date is 4.29″. All that being said, if you scoot a couple of inches away from the edge, support on this mattress is fantastic.

FactorBirch Performance
Overall9.75
Price$1,599
Cooling10
Max Sinkage2.00″
Total Motion Transfer5.52 m/s²
Response Time0.2 sec.
Total Bounce14.91″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage4.50″
Mattress Thickness11.0″
Sex Overall9.7
Comfort Material3.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellNone
Off-Gassing – Days0 days
Trial100 nights
Warranty25 years

More Plush

Birch Luxe

Birch Luxe Material Layers
9.69 Overall Score

Best For

  • Side sleepers who like the Birch Original but want more contour
  • Slightly softer feel than the Birch Original, medium-firm (6 out of 10)

Quick Specs

  • 11.5″ thick with quilted cover
  • 100-night trial period
  • 25-year warranty

Click here to read the full review.

Birch + 1.5″ Quilted Cover

The Birch Luxe mattress shares many similarities with the Birch Original, but a few notable differences as well.

The biggest difference is that the Luxe has a 1.5″ quilted cover, which gives the Luxe an added level of softness and a deeper level of contour.

Both of these mattresses are high-quality latex hybrids. For sleepers who are looking for better pressure relief or a softer feel, I would recommend the Birch Luxe over the Original.

Awara Luxury Hybrid

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9.70 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
9.5 Cooling
10 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.5 Edge Support
9.8 Sex
9.5 Pressure Relief
9.8 Off-Gassing
10 Company

Best For

  • Extremely low levels of motion transfer
  • Excellent response time, 0.3 seconds for full recover
  • Sleeper looking for very high bounce

Quick Specs

  • 10″ thick
  • Organic cotton and wool cover
  • 365-night trial
  • Lifetime limited warranty

Our Verdict

The Awara natural luxury hybrid, aka the original Awara mattress, is a latex mattress with Dunlop latex and pocketed coils, with a medium-firm feel.

In our performance tests, it had a very fast material response, extremely low levels of motion transfer (max acceleration range of only 3.72 m/s²), and excellent pressure relief (despite only having 2.0″ of latex foam).

Overall performance was excellent. Natural latex mattresses tend to be more expensive, but the Awara keeps the price in check, while still maintaining material quality. It’s a solid latex hybrid mattress from top to bottom, especially at this price point.

Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

Awara Performance

Performance on the Awara is exceptional. It scored perfect 10s for extremely low levels of motion transfer and an extremely fast response time as well. The perforated Dunlop latex does a fantastic job at isolating motion without giving the mattress a stuck feeling.

The perforated design also aids in cooling and limiting heat retention. Considering preferential factors, this mattress generates moderate levels of sinkage and moderate to high levels of bounce.

In our bounce tests, we measured a total bounce of 15.79″. The average bounce among all mattresses tested to date is 9.62″ so the Awara is quite a bit beyond the average.

While extra high bounce isn’t for everyone, it will undoubtedly improve sex performance.

FactorAwara Performance
Overall9.70
Price$1,099
Cooling9.5
Max Sinkage2.63″
Total Motion Transfer3.72 m/s²
Response Time0.2 sec.
Total Bounce15.79″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage4.00″
Mattress Thickness10.0″
Sex Overall9.8
Comfort Material2.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellModerate
Off-Gassing – Days3 days
Trial365 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Spindle All Foam

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9.69 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
9.5 Cooling
10 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.5 Edge Support
9.9 Sex
9.5 Pressure Relief
9.4 Off-Gassing
10 Company

Best For

  • Sleepers looking for adjustable firmness (3 available firmnesses within a single mattress)
  • Extremely fast response
  • Excellent pressure relief

Quick Specs

  • 10″ thick
  • Organic cotton and wool cover
  • 365-night trial
  • 10-year warranty

Our Verdict

The Spindle mattress is an organic natural latex mattress that has three interchange layers of latex foam. It has a zippered cover that allows you to access the foam layers and adjust them in a number of different configurations.

Overall performance on Spindle is fantastic. It’s one of the best latex mattresses we’ve tested to date.

By swapping which layer is on top, you’re able to create a variety of firmness options. The Spindle mattress had fantastic performance across the board—no real disadvantages to note.

Type: Latex Foam
Firmness: Adjustable (4-7.5)

Spindle Performance

Performance on the Spindle mattress was fantastic, charting perfect scores for extremely low levels of motion transfer as well as extremely fast response time.

Cooling, edge support, and pressure relief were not far behind with scores of 9.5. The three layers of latex provide a nice balance of comfort and support.

That being said, I will note that the Spindle is not recommended for sleepers with a BMI less than 19 or over 31 (these guidelines come from Spindle directly).

FactorSpindle Performance
Overall9.69
Price$1,599
Cooling9.5
Max Sinkage2.25″
Total Motion Transfer4.01 m/s²
Response Time0.2 sec.
Total Bounce11.59″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage4.00″
Mattress Thickness10.0″
Sex Overall9.9
Comfort Material4.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days8 days
Trial365 nights
Warranty10 years

Avocado Eco

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9.67 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
9.5 Cooling
10 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.4 Edge Support
9.7 Sex
9.5 Pressure Relief
9.9 Off-Gassing
9.8 Company

Best For

  • High levels of bounce
  • Extremely low motion transfer paired with fast response time
  • Organic materials and no toxic additives

Quick Specs

  • 10″ thick
  • Organic cotton and wool cover
  • 100-night trial
  • 10-year warranty

Our Verdict

The Avocado Eco mattress is a 10″ thick organic latex hybrid with great performance and a lower price tag than many other organic or all-natural options.

The Avocado Eco has a 2″ latex comfort layer followed by an 8″ pocketed coil layer. Only 2″ of latex may not work for heavier sleepers over 250 lbs, but lightweight sleepers should feel sufficiently supported.

The performance factors of this mattress were well-rounded and revealed solid performance across the board and no major pitfalls

Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5.5)

Avocado Performance

The Avocado Eco has solid performacne across the board and is another fantastic pick for a great latex mattress. Like most of the other latex mattresses on this list, it had a perfect score for extremely low motion transfer and extremely fast response time.

The Avocado had high levels of bounce at 12.19″ which is higher than the average of 9.62″. It also has 2.48″ of sinkage which is slightly deeper than average.

You’re going to engage a bit more with the layers of the Avocado Eco than you may otherwise with one of the other latex mattresses listed. If you’re looking for that deeper level of contour, the Avocado Eco is a fantastic option (and a great value).

Avocado Eco Edge Sleep Side
Avocado Eco edge support – side sleeping
FactorAvocado Eco Performance
Overall9.67
Price$1,299
Cooling9.5
Max Sinkage2.48″
Total Motion Transfer3.40 m/s²
Response Time0.2 sec.
Total Bounce12.19″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage4.25″
Mattress Thickness10.0″
Sex Overall9.7
Comfort Material2.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellMinimal
Off-Gassing – Days1 day
Trial100 nights
Warranty10 years

EcoSleep Luxe

Ecosleep Hybrid Luxe Mattress Material Layers
9.67 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
9.5 Cooling
9.8 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.5 Edge Support
9.8 Sex
9.5 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
9.8 Company

Best For

  • Flippable top layer that provides two alternate firmnesses
  • Extremely fast response times
  • Low levels of motion transfer

Quick Specs

  • 12″ thickness
  • Organic cotton and wool cover
  • 120-night trial
  • 10-year warranty

Our Verdict

The EcoSleep Luxe (by Brooklyn Bedding) is a 12″H hybrid that has a flippable top layer that can be used on either side, providing two distinctly different firmness levels on the mattress.

In our performance tests, the EcoSleep had good pressure relief, lightning-fast response time, and moderate levels of sinkage.

The hybrid design, pocketed coils, and latex top create a fairly unique feel among many of the mattresses we’ve tested to date. In addition, the zip-off flippable foam is quite unique as well.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Flippable – Medium (5.5) or Firm (8)

EcoSleep Performance

The EcoSleep Luxe is a flippable latex hybrid with solid performance across the board. It has an extremely fast response time, low levels of motion transfer, and good cooling.

This mattress has slightly deeper sinkage than the average (2.20″) and also more bounce. In our tests, we measured 12.31″ of bounce, where the average level of bounce is 9.62″ across all mattresses tested to date.

FactorEcoSleep Hybrid Luxe Performance
Overall9.67
Price$1,406
Cooling9.5
Max Sinkage2.30″
Total Motion Transfer5.96 m/s²
Response Time0.2 sec.
Total Bounce12.31″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage4.00″
Mattress Thickness12.0″
Sex Overall9.8
Comfort Material4.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days0 days
Trial120 nights
Warranty10 years

Nolah Natural

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9.67 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
10 Cooling
9.7 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.1 Edge Support
9.8 Sex
9.5 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
9.5 Company

Best For

  • Extremely fast response time
  • Fantastic cooling performance, despite having moderately deep sinkage
  • Excellent pressure relief

Quick Specs

  • 11″ thick
  • Organic cotton cover
  • 120-night trial period
  • Lifetime warranty

Our Verdict

The Nolah Natural mattress is a latex hybrid that uses hole-punched Talalay latex with pocketed coils to provide comfort, support, and exceptionally good cooling. It has an 11″ profile and a plush feel.

Being latex, the Nolah Natural has a more generalized contouring around the body (unlike memory foam which often creates a more dramatic hug). It’s a more traditional feel that emphasizes pressure relief, cooling, and softness.

In our performance tests, the Nolah Natural was very well-rounded with high bounce, fast response, and excellent pressure relief.

Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5)

Nolah Performance

Performance on the Nolah Natural mattress is well-rounded with extremely fast response time. In our tests it had a complete material recovery at just 0.3 seconds.

Motion transfer is low with a max acceleration range of only 6.04 m/s², less than the average of 7.92 m/s² across all mattresses tested to date.

Cooling is exceptional on this mattress, with a perfect score on our tests. Both latex foam layers on the Nolah (2″ Talalay and 1″ Talalay) are hole-punched, which gives them improved breathability.

FactorNolah Natural Performance
Overall9.67
Price$1,679
Cooling10
Max Sinkage2.55″
Total Motion Transfer6.04 m/s²
Response Time0.2 sec.
Total Bounce11.76″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage4.75″
Mattress Thickness11.0″
Sex Overall9.8
Comfort Material3.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellNone
Off-Gassing – Days0 days
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Sleep EZ All Foam

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9.52 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
9.5 Cooling
7.9 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.5 Edge Support
9.9 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
9.7 Off-Gassing
9.3 Company

Best For

  • Customizable firmness
  • Customizable mattress height (7″ – 13″)
  • Excellent pressure relief

Quick Specs

  • 7-13″ thick (customizable)
  • Organic cotton cover
  • 90-night trial
  • 20-year warranty

Our Verdict

The Sleep EZ mattress is a latex mattress that is all foam and uses no pocketed coils in the support system.

The mattress is available in 4 different heights, 7″, 9″, 10″, or 13″, and 4 different firmnesses, soft, medium, firm, and extra firm.

You can mix and match firmnesses to create an ideal firmness for your specific needs. This mattress also allows you to have split firmness for each side of the mattress.

You can save some cash by opting for the thinner 9″ version or go with the 13″ for ultimate pressure relief, comfort, and support.

Type: Latex Foam
Firmness: Adjustable (4-7.5)

Sleep EZ Performance

Performance on the Sleep EZ mattress is mostly great. It excels in response time with complete recovery in our tests by 0.3 seconds. The latex layers are hole-punched which aids in cooling and breathability.

Edge support is excellent and bounce levels are high, with a max bounce of 10.28″. The average level of bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 9.62″ so the Sleep EZ is slightly beyond this average.

The only real disadvantage to the Sleep EZ mattress is the higher level of motion transfer. In our tests, we measured 13.34 m/s².

While Sleep EZ has notably higher motion compared to the overall average (9.62 m/s²), compared to the average for just latex mattresses we’ve tested, it’s pretty typical.

Our average motion transfer for latex mattresses is 11.76 m/s², putting Sleep EZ just slightly higher.

FactorSleep EZ Performance
Overall9.52
Price$1,699
Cooling9.5
Max Sinkage2.07″
Total Motion Transfer13.34 m/s²
Response Time0.2 sec.
Total Bounce10.28″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage4.00″
Mattress Thickness10.0″
Sex Overall9.9
Comfort Material4.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days4 days
Trial90 nights
Warranty20 years

Mattresses We Considered

When selecting the best latex mattress, we’re looking at a combination of performance factors, material quality, and price.

We also strived to include a couple of all latex foam options. While latex hybrids are largely more popular than all foam, all foam mattresses are still worth considering for many sleepers.

Of the latex mattresses we’ve tested, 79% have been latex hybrids and only 21% have been 100% foam.

In this list, latex hybrids that scored below a 9.67 were excluded based on performance score alone.

Latex foam mattresses that scored below a 9.52 were excluded based on score.

How We Choose The Best

Each “Best of” list is put through a customized performance analysis with specialized consideration given to our objective & data-driven performance tests, mattress type, design, materials, value / price, and more.

Performance Factors Gray

For our Best Latex Mattress list we based our selections on the best-scoring / highest-performing hybrid mattresses according to our battery of objective testing.

These tests analyze performance across 8 critical factors. The mattresses that scored the highest as an average among all tests combined, were featured on this list.

Our testing and selection process is incredibly detailed and rigorous. The links below have detailed write-ups on our testing process, scoring formulas, and the precise criteria for how we choose the best mattresses.

About Derek Hales

Derek Hales

Derek Hales is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NapLab.com. He has been featured in Fast Company, Reader's Digest, Business Insider, Realtor.com, Huffington Post, Washington Post, AskMen, and She Knows. Derek has personally tested over 320+ mattresses and hundreds of pillows, sheets, beds, and other sleep products.