We’ve tested 189+ mattresses using our battery of objective & data-driven tests. Our best mattresses for couples analyze all of our performance tests, data, and research to highlight the mattresses with the lowest motion transfer, best sex performance, and highest overall score.
Our Testing & Selection Process
189
Mattresses Tested
To Date
35
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
5
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 Mattress for Couoples 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 couples 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.
In addition, all mattresses on this list had to meet the following criteria:
- Mattresses must have an overall performance score 9.75 or above
- Mattresses must have a motion transfer score 9.5 or above
- Mattresses must have a sex score 9.7 or above
- Mattresses must be available for purchase within the USA
Outliers that met the criteria above, but were still excluded for other various reasons are listed below.
| Mattress | Score | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Flurry Lux | 9.84 | Brand is not widely known by sleepers |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.82 | Only ideal for heavier-weighted sleepers |
| Zenhaven | 9.81 | Latex is more expensive, and not a feel that is right for all sleepers |
| Elm Sleep Resort | 9.75 | Lost our trust due to reported customer support issues |
In This Guide
Winkbed | Saatva Classic | Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid | Nest Bedding Sparrow | iSense Premier Hybrid | Best Mattress By Category
The 5 Best Mattresses for Couples
#1 Overall Pick
Winkbed Original
9.95
Price: $1,499
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7)
Coil-on-coil
Saatva Classic
9.95
Price: $1,695
Firmness: Soft (3.5), Medium (5.5), Firm (8)
MEmory Foam Hybrid
Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid
9.77
Price: $1,499
Firmness: Medium (5)
Poly Foam Hybrid
Nest Bedding Sparrow
9.76
Price: $1,812
Firmness: Plush (3.5), Medium (5), Firm (8)
Adjustable
iSense Hybrid Premier
9.75
Price: $3,999
Firmness: Soft to Slightly Firm (4.5 – 7)
Winkbed Original
Best For
- High-quality materials
- Deep-contouring pillowtop, while maintaining support
- Sleepers of all body types and sleeper weights (up to 300 lbs.)
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 13.5″ thick
- Cover: Plush Euro-top
- Trial: 120-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Winkbed Original is a 13.5″ thick hybrid that is made of pocketed coils and a layer of gel-infused foam, topped with a Euro top cover.
Designed to offer a well-balanced feel, this mattress features deep sinkage (8% deeper than the average) and moderate bounce (2% more than the average). Despite its pronounced sinkage, the Winkbed maintains great cooling, provides a balanced and even contouring hug, and exhibits a remarkably fast response time, creating an active feel.
The Winkbed Original has three distinct firmness options—softer (4), luxury firm (6), and firmer (7)—there is also the Winkbed Plus, tailored for heavier-weighted sleepers, characterized by a slightly firm feel (7 out of 10).
This mattress has a high overall performance score of 9.95, positioning it in the top 1% among all hybrid mattresses and earning a spot within the top 1% across all mattress types subjected to testing.
The price comes in at $1,499 for a queen, which is 15% higher than the average hybrid mattress. However, considering its performance advantages, the value it offers remains exceptional.
I highly recommend the Winkbed for individuals seeking the best all-around mattress. With its balanced and even feel, in terms of contour and hug, coupled with an outstanding performance across various tests, the WinkBed proves to be a top choice all-around.
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 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9.95 |
| Max Temp. | 90.3° F |
| Max Sinkage | 2.38″ |
| Total Motion Transfer | 5.85 m/s² |
| Response Time | 0.2 sec. |
| Total Bounce | 9.91″ |
| Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage | 2.25″ |
| Edge Support – Lying Support | Exceptional |
| Sex Overall | 9.9 |
| Comfort Material | 5.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days |
| Trial | 120 days |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Saatva Classic
Best For
- Plush euro-top cover & great cooling performance
- Moderate bounce with fast response time
- Ships uncompressed, includes in-home delivery, setup, & old mattress removal
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 11.5″ or 14.5″
- Cover: Plush Euro-top
- Trial: 365-night trial
- Returns: $99 return fee
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Saatva Classic has a coil-on-coil design with a total thickness of either 11.5″ or 14.5″ thick (both thicknesses at the same price). It incorporates two layers of coils, topped by a modest amount of comfort foam, and all wrapped within a Euro-top cover.
Different from the standard hybrid mattress, Saatva offers a more traditional coil feel with less foam. This blend of materials gives the Saatva deep sinkage and high bounce, all while minimizing motion transfer—a challenge often faced by other coil mattresses.
The Saatva Classic is available in three firmness levels—Plush Soft (3.5), Luxury Firm (5.5), or Firm (8), on a scale of 1-10 where 10 is the most firm.
With an overall performance score of 9.95, the Saatva Classic secures a position in the top 1% among all coil mattresses as well as the top 1% across all mattress types tested to date.
A queen-sized Saatva Classic costs $1,696, a savings of 10% compared to the average coil mattress. Compared to the average hybrid mattress ($1,352), the Saatva is priced higher.
I recommend the Saatva Classic for sleepers seeking a traditional coil-based mattress experience, as well as those who don’t like the feel of foam.
Click here to read the full Saatva Classic review. Â
Type: Coil-on-Coil
Firmness: Soft (3.5), Medium (5.5), Firm (8)
Saatva Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Saatva Classic |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9.95 |
| Max Temp. | 94.0° F |
| Max Sinkage | 2.40″ |
| Total Motion Transfer | 5.86 m/s² |
| Response Time | 0.4 sec. |
| Total Bounce | 14.67″ |
| Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage | 3.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying Support | Exceptional |
| Sex Overall | 9.9 |
| Comfort Material | 4.50″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days |
| Trial | 365 days |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
For Latex
Saatva Latex Hybrid
Best For
- More bounce than the Saatva Classic
- Minimal sinkage
- Natural materials, latex foam and an organic cover
Quick Specs
- 12″ thick with Euro-top cover
- 365-night trial period
- 25-year warranty
Best Latex Hybrid To Date
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is the highest-performing latex hybrid we’ve tested to date and is a great alternative to the Saatva Classic if you’re looking for latex.
These two mattresses have distinctly different feels as the Saatva Classic is a coil-on-coil and the Saatva Latex Hybrid relies on a combination of natural latex foam and pocketed coils.
This mattress has minimal sinkage and high bounce, as well as extremely low motion transfer and excellent pressure relief.
For sleepers looking for a more restrained and generalized contour around the body, the Saatva Latex Hybrid could be a good option.
Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid
Best For
- Modern memory foam feel with a balance of contour and fast response
- Medium firmness with great pressure relief
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 12″ thick
- Cover: Thin, cooling cover
- Trial: 100-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: 20-year
Our Verdict
The Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid is a 12″ thick mattress with a combination of memory foam and pocketed coils, wrapped within a thin, washable cover.
It has deep sinkage and extremely low levels of motion transfer while retaining excellent cooling and extremely fast response time. It is the definition of a modern memory foam, with all of the benefits of memory foam without the traditional setbacks (slow response and heat retention).
This mattress comes in a single firmness, a 5 out of 10, providing a medium feel. For sleepers looking for a softer feel, I’d recommend the Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid (3.5 out of 10).
With an overall performance score of 9.77, the AS3 Hybrid ranks in the top 1% among all memory foam hybrids and the top 6% among all mattress types tested.
The AS3 costs $1,499 for a queen, which is 3% higher than the average hybrid mattress ($1,443). But all things considered, the price difference is nominal.
I recommend the Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid for individuals who are looking for a memory foam feel but also desire enhanced cooling, increased bounce, improved sexual performance, and excellent edge support.
Click here to read the full Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid review. Â
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5)
AS3 Hybrid Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9.77 |
| Max Temp. | 86.9° F |
| Max Sinkage | 2.38″ |
| Total Motion Transfer | 4.46 m/s² |
| Response Time | 0.4 sec. |
| Total Bounce | 9.21″ |
| Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage | 3.75″ |
| Edge Support – Lying Support | Exceptional |
| Sex Overall | 9.7 |
| Comfort Material | 3.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 8 days |
| Trial | 100 days |
| Warranty | 20 years |
Softer Choice
Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid
Best For
- Lightweight side sleepers who want a soft feel
- Fantastic cooling performance
- Excellent pressure relief with 5.0″ of comfort material
Quick Specs
- 12″ thick with Euro-top cover
- 365-night trial period
- 25-year warranty
Extra Soft Feel (3.5 out of 10)
The Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid offers great performance that nearly matches that of the Amerisleep AS3.
Like the AS3, the AS5 uses a combination of memory foam and pocketed coils but also includes a 2.0″ transitional poly foam as well.
The AS5 is also softer than the AS3, with a firmness of only 3.5 out of 10.
This feel would be ideal for side sleepers, but it may not have adequate support for back or stomach sleepers.
Still, it’s a fantastic mattress if you’re looking for that softer feel.
Nest Bedding Sparrow
Best For
- Great pressure relief and comfort for sleepers of all sizes
- Excellent cooling, despite having a pretty significant level of hug and sinkage
- Lifetime Renewal Exchange program provides good value for long-term use
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 12″ thick
- Cover: Quilted cover
- Trial: 365-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Nest Bedding Sparrow is a 12″ hybrid that contains poly foam, support foam, and a pocketed coil support system. It has a zippered cover, which makes it easy to swap out the firmness of the top foam or replace as the foam ages.
It has very deep sinkage with high levels of bounce, and very low levels of motion transfer. The poly foam is engaging, but not so much that it negatively affects cooling performance or response.
It comes in three different firmness levels—plush, medium, or firm, making it suitable for a wider range of sleepers.
This mattress has a fantastic performance score of 9.76 overall, which ranks it in the top 7% among all hybrid mattresses we’ve tested to date.
The Sparrow costs $1,812 for a queen, which is 35% higher than the average price for a hybrid mattress. While this is definitely a higher-end model, it still provides great value, especially considering the Lifetime Renewal Exchange and lifetime warranty.
Click here to read the full Nest Bedding Sparrow Hybrid review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Extra Soft (3.5), Medium (5), Firm (8)
Nest Bedding Sparrow Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Nest Bedding Sparrow |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9.76 |
| Max Temp. | 90.6° F |
| Max Sinkage | 2.70″ |
| Total Motion Transfer | 7.12 m/s² |
| Response Time | 0.3 sec. |
| Total Bounce | 10.64″ |
| Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage | 4.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying Support | Very Good |
| Sex Overall | 9.9 |
| Comfort Material | 6.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Moderate |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 2 days |
| Trial | 365 days |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
iSense Hybrid Premier
Best For
- Adjustable mattress with low levels of motion transfer
- Exceptional pressure relief, even for heavier sleepers
- Excellent edge support, thanks to a 4.0″ perimeter edge foam
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 13.5″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover
- Trial: 180-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: 10-year
Our Verdict
The iSense Premier is a 13.5″ thick adjustable mattress that combines the advantages of adjustable air with the traditional construction of foam and coils.
The iSense delivers great pressure relief while maintaining support, even on the softer firmness settings. iSense uses a series of smaller individual air bladders placed vertically between foam layers, creating robust support.
Offering a firmness range from 4.5 to 7 out of 10, with 10 being the firmest, the iSense Premier provides a range of feels from soft to slightly firm.
With a performance score of 9.75, surpassing the average of 9.52 for all mattresses tested to date, the iSense proves itself as a top performer.
When we compare the cost of a queen mattress, iSense comes at a premium, priced $2,647 higher than the average hybrid mattress. However, compared to adjustable mattresses, the iSense Premier is in the same ballpark, priced at $3,999 for a Queen.
For individuals struggling to find comfort at a single firmness level or couples with different firmness preferences, the iSense Premier is a great option. The iSense is the best performing adjustable mattresses we’ve tested to date.
Click here to read the full iSense Hybrid Premier review.
Type: Adjustable
Firmness: Soft to Slightly Firm (4.5 – 7)
Best For: All Sleeping Positions, All Body Weights
iSense Premier Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | iSense Premier Hybrid Performance |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9.75 |
| Price | $2,999 |
| Cooling | 9.5 |
| Max Sinkage | 2.40″ |
| Total Motion Transfer | 7.01 m/s² |
| Response Time | 0.2 sec. |
| Total Bounce | 8.37″ |
| Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage | 3.75″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13.5″ |
| Sex Overall | 9.7 |
| Comfort Material | 7.5″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 5 days |
| Trial | 180 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years |
