If you have Tossing and turning at night, sleeping on a good mattress can make all the difference. We’ve tested a ton of them, so one should be right for your needs. Fortunately, mattresses are almost always discounted to some degree, so you never have to pay the full price. Black Friday is one of the particularly good times to grab one of the year.
There are a couple of choices to make. You need to decide if you want a hybrid or an all-foam mattress. We prefer the hybrid, which combines multiple layers of memory foam and hundreds of individually wrapped springs sandwiched between them. We think they offer the best of both old InnerSpring mattresses and foam. They tend to be more supportive and have more airflow (meaning they are not as hot at night). When you think of mattresses in a box, you probably think of all-foam — just layers and layers of thick memory foam.
All prices below are for queen size mattress. These picks have been tested by our gear team and have been featured among us The best mattress guide.
Our favorite mattress
Helix Midnight Lux Hybrid Mattress
Photo: HelixAt checkout, enter BFSALE100 at $ 100 discount, BFSALE150 at $ 150 off $ 1,250, or BFSALE200 at $ 200 off $ 1,750 on $ 600 orders
Despite testing more mattresses this year, the Helix Midnight Lux is still our favorite. It is smooth and comfortable, and is designed to prevent back pain – the springs are stronger in areas that require more support. Unfortunately, it is extremely expensive and its price has increased since last cyber week, but if you can afford it, we think you will really like it.
Organic Mattress Deal
Avocado Green Organic Hybrid Mattress
Photo: Melissa Crusade / Avocado MattressScott Gilbertson, a senior reviewer at Wired, says this is the only mattress he and his wife agree on, although he prefers soft mattresses and firm mattresses. It somehow brought the two of them together and kept them going for years. There is also a pillow top option for those who need a super soft mattress.
It’s just not comfortable. It is made from our favorite eco-friendly mattress, organic latex, wool and cotton. No polyurethane, fire retardant, memory foam, or chemical adhesives. The company is a certified B corporation that is buying enough offsets to be able to say that it acts as a carbon-negative business.
If you want an organic mattress for your child, you can save some money by going with this brand instead of avocado – like avocado, it is made with organic latex, wool and cotton. Reviewer Scott Gilberton tried it for his kids and he said it was strong but comfortable – his kids said it was the most comfortable mattress they had ever tried. For another $ 125, you can opt for a two-sided option to extend the life of the mattress if your kids are rough in bed (e.g., they constantly jump on them).
Birch natural mattress
Photo: BirchComes with 2 pillows
This is another organic option and it comes from our favorite bed maker Helix. It has a smooth and bouncy feeling but is not squishy. It’s good for stomach, side and even back sleep, but it’s not as cool as the other options on this list.
Comes with 2 pillows, a sheet set and a mattress protector
Wired author Lorraine Stramp has tested both birch and this organic aura mattress. He found it springy and comfortable, especially for sleeping alone, but said it was not as supportive as birch. The company plants 10 trees (via trees.org) for each mattress purchased.
Other Hybrid Mattress Deals
Dreamcloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress
Photo: Dreamcloud SlipComes with 2 pillows, a sheet set and a mattress protector
This is one of our honorable mentions. Its thick pillow top is as beautiful as our favorite mattress, the Helix Midnight Lux.
Comes with 2 pillows
Lisa Hybrid is one of the favorites of lead mattress reviewer Jeffrey Van Camp. It has a silky, textured cover and is soft but firm and stress-free. He said the layers of foam and springs blended together nicely, wrapping his body around him for sleep. Like the Helix, it is expensive.
More foam mattress deals
Layla two-sided foam mattress
Photo: LailaComes with 2 pillows
You may not know if you need a soft or firm mattress. The Layla mattress is two-sided, so you can spend a few nights on both (medium firm and medium soft) to get it out. It’s all foam, so it’s not As As comfortable as a hybrid mattress, but we also like it for sleeping on the stomach.
Comes with 2 pillows, a sheet set and a mattress protector
We think it’s great for side-slippers. Its four layers of thick, conforming foam gently hug you as you snooze, but you won’t sink too much. It offers a “perpetual warranty”.
Nectar slip foam mattress
Photo: AmritIt’s not the best deal we’ve seen, but if you’re sleeping on the purple waffle silicone top layer, it’s not like a wash. We loved sleeping in it এটি it was gel-o-e cool and supportive কিন্তু but it’s one of our honorable mentions because it’s not as comfortable as our favorite hybrid mattress. Purple offers a hybrid, but it is expensive.
We prefer the Lisa hybrid mentioned above, but this all-foam option is still comfortable and more affordable. It’s very similar to the original Foam Caspar, but we like Lisa more.