1Bamboo Gel 13 by Brentwood Home Available in 15 sizes with 1 firmness option Made of natural materials with cooling technology “As a new mom, my body is still getting used to the strain caused by constantly holding the baby on my hip. I look forward to getting in bed each night now, not only because I’m exhausted, but also because the gel foam relieves so much pressure off my body.” Keep in mind: It’s 13-inches tall, so typical fitted sheets are a little snug. You may need one made for tall mattresses. Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option 3 layers of cooling foam “My old mattress didn’t offer a ton of support and I would wake up with a sore back. It took a few days to adjust to the new mattress because it’s firmer, so I was skeptical. But since then, I’ve been sleeping really well and each day is more comfortable than the last.” Keep in mind: If your sheets are as old as your mattress and could also use an upgrade, Casper designs their own corresponding set.
“We’d been sleeping on the same innerspring mattress for 15 years, so the new option was a big change for us in that it’s much firmer and not as bouncy (much to our children’s dismay). Though it took a couple days to get used to, we are now both sleeping soundly.” Keep in mind: Our tester didn’t unpack her mattress right away, and when she did, it took a while to settle and unfold completely. Give it about 3 hours before hitting the sheets. 4The Keetsa Pillow Plus Available in 5 sizes with 1 firmness option Coils topped with 4 layers of eco-friendly foam “I used to always be up throughout the night thanks to my husband’s restless sleep patterns and our squeaky hand-me-down mattress. We wheeled (Yes, wheeled!) this boxed bed into our room and I haven’t been woken by him since.” Keep in mind: If you’re hesitant to ditch the innerspring mattress completely, this bed-in-a-box version offers a combo of coils and comfort foam. 3 layers of foam
“I usually like a medium-firm mattress, so I was concerned by the one-cushion-fits-all feature. But it ended up feeling like a high-end hotel bed. It’s soft, but doesn’t have too much give. It feels like it cradles my body more than the old coil mattress did, so I don’t get disturbed by movement as much.” Keep in mind: You can offset the cost by participating in the company’s refer-a-friend program that gives you $50 for every referral. 3 layers of cooling foam with removable cover “I used to toss and turn a ton before actually falling asleep, but the minute my body hits this mattress, I immediately fall asleep. I was also impressed to find out that my husband had gotten into bed about an hour after I did a few nights in to our test and I slept right through it—obviously I was comfortable!” Keep in mind: Lull (and a few other brands) offer free shipping—a huge asset when making such a big purchase. 7The Alexander Signature Select by Nest
Available in 5 sizes with 3 firmness option Made of organic and natural materials “Overall, I was really satisfied with this mattress—it supported my body, but also shaped to it. It feels really high-end without the jarring price tag. It’s certainly one I’d recommend.” Keep in mind: If you’re not sure it’s the right mattress for you, Nest bedding (and a few other brands) requires that you give it a full 30 days before giving up completely. Available in 6 sizes with 3 firmness options “I’m a side sleeper and chose the firm option—however, it turned out to be a bit too firm for my liking. Luckily Novosbed offers what they call a ‘Comfort+ system’. If you chose something too hard or too soft, they will send you a free topper to adjust it to your liking. It eliminates the hassle of returning or exchanging such a large item and takes the pressure off the selection process knowing that you can modify it for free.” Keep in mind: Our tester found that, due to the height of the mattress, her fitted sheet was quite snug.
You may need to get one made for a higher mattress. 9The T&N Mattress by Tuft & Needle “This mattress was the perfect combination of cozy and firm—it had a soft, snuggly pillow top, but didn’t make me feel like I was sinking in too much.” Keep in mind: The smaller the mattress, the easier it is to maneuver and open. This tester opted for a twin and found it easy to set up and no obstacles preventing a good night’s sleep. Washable cover and 2 free pillows 4 layers of foam with cooling technology “As the resident cleaning editor, I love the fact that this mattress comes with a removable, machine-washable cover. But the idea of memory foam made me a little hesitant because I hate being hot during the night and I was afraid it would trap in body heat. Instead, this mattress felt surprisingly cool.” Keep in mind: Aware that a full-size bed stuffed into a 4-foot box would be a bit cumbersome, our tester recruited help with the heavy lifting. Luckily, the box was outfitted with two handles on the top to help.
Shop our best-rated Serta mattresses. Read the detailed customer reviews to help you find a mattress that suits all of your needs. As the number one mattress manufacturer in the United States, Serta is proud to offer a wide variety of innovative mattresses designed to help you get a more comfortable night’s sleep. Read more about this product Serta has been helping people sleep more comfortably for 85 years, and we remain dedicated to product quality and innovation. We are proud to have earned several awards and recognitions over time, including our most recent ones listed below.(Image credit: Maxwell Ryan) Bed: Saatva Luxury Firm Mattress My Year In Bed (YIB) continues this year as I retested this Saatva on a proper foundation. The previous test had been with the mattress directly on the slatted frame of the bed, and it was fascinating how such a thick thing could feel so odd and squishy without true support surface - very princess and the pea. This time I was very pleased with the results and found that Saatva really met their claims on delivering an excellent mattress at a much lower price than similar beds.
This is a very good solution that gives you real coils and organic cotton while removing all the dizzying decisions that usually accompany the category. (Image credit: Maxwell Ryan) Saatva is a very new company that is disrupting the mattress business by cutting out the middleman and selling direct to consumer online. This means that you may not have heard of them, but that's okay, they make their mattresses in factories that have been making them a long time and they know what they're doing: they're carefully cutting out the things they think you don't need and doubling down on those that they think you do; getting it to you at at least half of what someone else might charge for it. This is a great bed if you're stepping up from a starter bed and looking at the mid-tier for more quality. I slept really well. I tested the Luxury Firm, which is a popular choice (Americans love firm mattresses) and Saatva's middle choice ("not too firm and not too soft"), I found the sleep a little firm for me (I'd go softer next time), but it had a nice soft layer on top that made it cozy.
If you are a side sleeper, you would want to choose their Plush Soft version to give yourself more depth and give. There was a ton of support and the mattress was responsive, but consistent from side to side - no dips or "valleys" occurred in the middle at all. While I have a slatted bed frame, the mattress sat on a solid thin foundation, which really was required to insure a good night's sleep. Saatva has thrown a lot of material into their mattress to make a "luxury" mattress at a lower price, and they've done a good job. The construction is not unlike regular mattresses, but they've just been a lot more generous with the materials. The core is made up of individually wrapped coils on top of a "a tempered steel support lower coil base." I prefer a coil construction. It tends to sleep better, cooler and longer. Around this there is a lot of foam and some memory foam to create a thick topper, which is finally wrapped in organic cotton. I detected no off-gassing at all. The mattress is quite thick and heavy (note: you won't move this by yourself!).