Getting great sleep can set the tone for your day, and having a cozy bed can make all the difference. But how do you find the mattress of your dreams? “The best mattress balances comfort and support,” sleep medicine specialist Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM , and Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Montefiore Medical Center tells SELF. “It should keep your spine aligned, be the right firmness for your sleeping position, and offer features like pressure relief and temperature control.
Essentially, it needs to fit your personal needs to help you sleep well without causing discomfort.” But after hours of scrolling through hundreds of mattress options, with terms like “coils,” “gel-infused foam,” and “zoned support” swirling in your mind, that advice can feel easier said than done. That’s where we come in: Our experienced mattress testers reviewed models from some of the biggest brands on the market, and with their insights, along with expert guidance, you’ll be set to meet the bed of your dreams in no time.
Top picks for the best mattresses Best Mattress Overall: Saatva Classic Best Mattress for Back Pain: WinkBed Best Memory Foam Mattress: DreamCloud Premier Best Mattress for Side Sleepers: Nectar Memory Foam Best Mattress for Back Sleepers: Helix Midnight Best Cooling Mattress: Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Best Hybrid Mattress: Bear Elite Hybrid Best Firm Mattress: Emma Hybrid Comfort Best Mattress for Couples: Nolah Evolution Best Matt.