The best mattresses for heavy people are specifically designed for maximum support and pressure relief, with many mattresses being able to support sleepers up to 500 lbs on each side.
Our guide will walk you through our top picks, providing a range of firmness levels without sacrificing the HD support that heavier bodies need. Let’s dive in.
Our best mattress for heavy people guide highlights the best-performing mattresses at a range of price points and firmnesses, all designed to meet the specific needs of sleepers over 250+ lbs.
With that in mind, let’s get started.
Our Testing & Selection Process
211
Mattresses Tested
To Date
35
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
6
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 Heavy People 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 9 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.
In addition to achieving a high performance score, all mattresses on this list had to have an extra soft (3 out of 10), soft (4 out of 10), medium (5 out of 10) or medium-firm (6 out of 10) feel. Most side sleepers are most comfortable at the 3-6 firmness range, where 10 is the most firm.
When selecting the best mattress for heavy people, we’re looking at a combination of overall scoring performance, firmness, and US availability.
To be included within this best-of list all mattresses:
- Be designed for sleepers over 250+ lbs.
- Had to have a performance of 8.73 or higher
- Had to be available within the USA
In This Guide
Winkbed Plus | Helix Plus | Saatva HD | Nolah Evolution Comfort+ | Titan Plus Luxe | Leesa Plus Hybrid | Best Mattress By Category
The 6 Best Plus-Sized Mattresses
14.5″ Thick
Price: $1,699
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)
Weight Limit: 450 lbs. per side
13.0″ thick
15.5″ thick
15.0″ thick
Price: $1,749
Firmness: Medium (5.5)
Weight Limit: 500 lbs. per side
13.0″ thick
Price: $1,199
Firmness: Medium Firm (6)
Weight Limit: 500 lbs. per side
13.0″ thick
Price: $1,199
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Weight Limit: 500 lbs. per side
Winkbed Plus
Best For
- Excellent cooling, breathable with limited heat retention
- Contouring pillow top with 2.5″ of point sinkage
- Exceptional pressure relief
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 13.5″ thick
- Cover: Thin Tencel cover
- Trial: 120-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The WinkBed Plus mattress is a high-profile 13.5″ hybrid mattress designed for sleepers over 300 lbs. It uses a blend of gel foam, latex foam, and support foam for a total 6.0″ comfort layer.
This mattress has deep sinkage with a low level of bounce. I would recommend this mattress for heavier side sleepers who can benefit from the deeper contour this mattress provides.
The Winkbed Plus comes in a single firmness (7 out of 10) with a slightly firm feel. It can support up to 450 lbs. per side (900 lbs total).
In our performance tests, the Winkbed had an overall score of 9.37 making it the #1 best mattress for plus-sized sleepers and ranking it in the top 5% of all mattresses tested to date.
For a queen, the Winkbed Plus runs $1,499, which is right at the average price for a plus-sized mattress ($1,515).
Click here to read our full Winkbed Plus review.
Type: Plus-Sized / HD Hybrid
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)
Winkbed Plus Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Winkbed Plus |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.37 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,499 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.50″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.9 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.67 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.5 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 6.75″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 7.8 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.5″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.5″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.7 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Moderate |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 1 day |
| Company – Score | 9.7 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Helix Plus
Best For
- Excellent edge support with 3.0″ of sinkage when seated
- Good cooling and pressure relief
- Fantastic value for the money
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 13″ thick
- Cover: Thin Tencel cover
- Trial: 120-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Helix Plus is a 13″ hybrid mattress that contains a combination of memory foam, poly foam, and pocketed coils. It has a seamless Tencel cover and modern look.
This mattress has very minimal sinkage, and a moderate level of bounce. I would recommend this mattress to heavier back or stomach sleepers looking for less contour and hug than the Winkbed Plus.
Helix Plus comes in a single firmness (7 out of 10) and with a slightly firm feel. It can support up to 500 lbs. per side.
In our performance tests, the Helix Plus had an overall score of 9.29 making it the #2 best plus-sized mattress and also ranking it in the top 9% of all mattresses tested to date.
Not only does the Helix Plus have great performance, but it’s also an amazing value. The Helix Plus is $1,199 for a queen, 20% less than the average plus-sized hybrid mattress ($1,515).
Click here to read the Helix Plus review.
Type: Plus-Sized / HD Hybrid
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)
Helix Plus Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Helix Plus |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.29 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,124 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 1.50″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Very Minimal |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.4 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 6.31 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 9.38″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 8.6 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.4 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Moderate |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 2 days |
| Company – Score | 9.5 |
| Trial | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Saatva HD
Best For
- Excellent support for sleepers from 300-500 lbs.
- Fantastic pressure relief with 7.5″ of comfort material
- Exceptional edge support with only 2.5″ of sinkage when sitting on the edge
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 15.5″ thick
- Cover: Plush, Eurotop cover
- Trial: 365-night trial
- Returns: $99 fees
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Saatva HD mattress is a 15.5″ mattress for plus-sized sleepers. The thicker 12.5 gauge steel coils, higher density foams (5.0 PCF), and thicker comfort layer all contribute to the exceptional quality and performance.
This mattress has minimal sinkage and very high levels of bounce. I would recommend this mattress to heavier back or stomach sleepers who also enjoy a bouncy feel.
Saatva HD comes in a single firmness (7 out of 10) with a slightly firm feel, much like the other top recommendations in this guide. It can support up to 500 lbs. per side (1,000 lbs. total).
In our performance tests, the Saatva HD has an overall score of 9.28, just 0.01 of a point lower than the Helix Plus, making it the #3 best plus-sized mattress tested to date.
The Saatva HD is more expensive than most other mattresses in this guide, 87% more than the average plus-sized mattress. But its material and build quality are exceptional—the more you weigh (especially above 300 pounds) the more the increased cost and material quality of the Saatva HD will be worth it.
Click here to read our full Saatva HD review.
Type: Plus-Sized / HD Hybrid
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)
Saatva HD Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Saatva HD |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.28 |
| Price (Queen) | $2,745 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 1.77″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Minimal |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.1 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 11.34 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.7 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.6 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 12.50″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very High |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 10 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 7.5″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 15.5″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 |
| Trial | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Nolah Evolution Comfort+
Best For
- Excellent pressure relief with a 6.0″ comfort layer
- Extremely fast response time
- HD support with medium firmness
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 15″ thick
- Cover: Plush Eurotop cover
- Trial: 120-night trial
- Returns: $99 fee
- Warranty: Lifetime
Our Verdict
The Nolah Evolution Comfort+ mattress is a 15″ hybrid designed for plus-sized sleepers. This mattress has a 6.0″ comfort layer including a 2.0″ quilted Eurotop.
The Comfort+ provides deeper sinkage and contour and moderate levels of bounce. Despite the deeper sinkage, this mattress doesn’t have that “stuck” feeling heavier sleepers may encounter on other medium-firmness mattresses.
I would recommend this mattress for heavier side sleepers looking for contour with a softer feel.
This mattress comes in a single firmness (5.5 out of 10) with a medium feel. This is the softest plus-sized mattress listed in this guide but still supports up to 500 lbs. per side (1000 lbs. total).
In our performance tests, the Nolah had a score of 8.92, ranking it #4 among plus-sized mattresses and putting it in the top 29% among all mattresses tested to date.
A queen-sized Nolah will cost you $1,624, 7% more than the average plus-sized mattress.
Click here to read our full Nolah Evolution Comfort+ review.
Type: Plus-Sized / HD Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5.5)
Nolah Comfort+ Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Nolah Evolution Comfort+ |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.92 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,624 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.59″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.6 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 10.30 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.0 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.9 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.21″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.9 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 6.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 15″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.2 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 3 days |
| Company – Score | 9.1 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Titan Plus Luxe
Best For
- HD hybrid with lower levels of motion transfer (6.54 m/s²)
- Great support, 13″ thick
- Balanced medium-firm feel that’s suitable for many types of sleepers
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 13″ thick
- Cover: Thin cover
- Trial: 120-night trial
- Returns: $99 fee
- Warranty: 10-year
Our Verdict
The Titan Plus Luxe is a 13″H hybrid mattress designed specifically for plus-sized sleepers. This mattress uses memory foam, poly foam, and pocketed coils to support up to 1000 lbs.
It also has the option of a cooling cover that integrates phase change material for improved performance and limited heat retention. This can be especially beneficial for heavier sleepers that sleep warmer.
The Plus Luxe has moderate sinkage and high levels of bounce. I would recommend this mattress to heavier sleepers (in any sleeping position) who enjoy higher levels of bounce.
This mattress comes in a single firmness of 6 out of 10 and with a medium-firm feel. It can support up to 500 lbs. per side (1000 lbs. total).
It has a well-rounded performance, 8.91, ranking it #5 among plus-sized mattresses and trailing the Nolah Comfort+ by only 0.01 of a point.
The real benefit of the Titan Plus Luxe is its excellent value. This mattress costs $1,199 for a queen, 20% less than the average plus-sized hybrid mattress ($1,515).
Click here to read our full Titan Plus Luxe review.
Type: Plus-Sized / HD Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Titan Plus Luxe Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Titan Plus Luxe |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.91 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,199 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.10″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.3 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 6.54 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 7.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.5 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 10.84″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.3 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 5.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 8.9 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.2 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Moderate |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 3 days |
| Company – Score | 9.5 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Leesa Plus Hybrid
Best For
- Excellent edge support
- Great pressure relief—4.0″ of comfort material
- Fast material response time
Quick Specs
- Thickness: 13″ thick
- Cover: Phase-change cover
- Trial: 101-night trial
- Returns: Free returns
- Warranty: 25-year warranty
Our Verdict
The Leesa Plus Hybrid mattress is 13″ thick and made of poly foam, pocketed support coils, with a plush quilted cover.
It has moderate levels of sinkage and moderate levels of bounce. I would recommend this mattress to heavy sleepers (in any sleeping position) looking for a balanced feel.
This mattress has a medium-firm feel with a firmness rating of 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The Leesa Plus can support up to 500 lbs. per side (1000 lbs. total).
In our performance tests, the Leesa Plus did really well, with an overall score of 8,73. While this does make it last on our list, its biggest disadvantage was higher levels of motion transfer. All other categories were excellent. If motion transfer isn’t a deal-breaker for you, the Leesa Plus is still solid option.
This mattress costs $1,399 for a queen which is still 8% less than the average plus-sized mattress. Given the relative price to performance, the Leesa Plus Hybrid is an excellent value mattress.
Click here to read our full Leesa Plus Hybrid review.
Type: Plus-Sized
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Leesa Plus Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.73 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,399 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.15″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 6.7 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 12.23 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.8 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 9.73″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.0 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Good |
| Sex – Score | 9.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.3 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 6 days |
| Company – Score | 9.5 |
| Trial | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years |
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
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