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We tested many mattresses last year and have hit the ground running in 2026. That said, here are a few options we enjoyed and considered but ultimately didn\u2019t make the starter team<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Leesa Original Hybrid Mattress for $1,499<\/strong><\/a>: If you don\u2019t mind the bouncy feel generated by the innerspring core, this is a well-engineered mattress that will appeal to most people\u2014it\u2019s not too firm but not too soft, with excellent edge support and an 11-inch height that won\u2019t feel too tall or too low on your bed frame<\/a>. It\u2019s got a top layer of memory foam, but because of the Original\u2019s sturdy hybrid construction, which incorporates 789 individual pocketed coils, you won\u2019t get the dips or mashed-down spots over time that you might with a foam-only mattress, which can be a real problem for couples. You also can\u2019t beat Leesa\u2019s limited lifetime warranty. The only note is that while Leesa quantifies the Original\u2019s only firmness level as a \u201cmedium-firm,\u201d it is definitely on the softer side, so if you\u2019re looking for a true medium-firm, you may want to consider a \u201cfirm\u201d from another model. I also tested this with the optional Cooling Quilt Top, which I recommend if you sleep hot, as it was cool to the touch and helped reduce heat absorption overnight. \u2014Kat Merck. $1,050 to $1,664<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Purple Mattress for $1,599<\/strong><\/a>: Purple\u2019s signature squishy GelFlex grid is, like Tempur-Pedic\u2019s Tempur-material, divisive: You are either a rabid super-fan or consider it the worst mattress you\u2019ve ever slept on in your life. My household consists of the former. Along with your mattress, Purple sends a little rectangle of the material so you can see exactly what it is: A rubbery polymer grid that crumples to relieve pressure in areas where you need it, like your hips and shoulders. Because each square of the grid is open, it allows for plenty of airflow, and because the gel is squishy, it still absorbs motion transfer just like memory foam would. If you love that soft memory foam feel but hate the heat absorption, you will probably love Purple. And especially this model, as it best showcases the GelFlex grid without any additional foam layers to get in the way. The only problem I had with this mattress was its height: It\u2019s around 9 inches, so if you have a low-profile bed frame<\/a> and are used to a thicker mattress, it will sit quite low. I didn\u2019t expect 2 or so inches to make a dramatic difference, but it did. Also, the GelFlex grid makes this mattress extremely heavy (make sure it\u2019s exactly where you need it before cutting the vacuum seal), so placing a box spring or anything else underneath to lift the height will void the warranty. \u2014Kat Merck. $1,099 to $2,598<\/em><\/p>\n

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Thuma Luxury Hybrid Mattress for $1,795<\/strong>:<\/a> Thuma\u2019s hybrid mattress<\/a> is interesting because it blends together a smorgasbord of mattress materials: a Tencel cover, organic wool, memory foam, organic latex, and recycled-steel coils. The same rubberwood trees are used for Thuma\u2019s popular Classic Bed frame<\/a>, and for the Dunlop latex in this mattress. Of the three firmness levels offered\u2014plush, medium, and firm\u2014the medium was yielding some pretty strong support. The sleep trial is a bit unclear, as you only get 100 nights of coverage with your first Thuma purchase. So if you\u2019ve already used it on a different Thuma product, like the frame, you may be out of luck here. \u2014Julia Forbes. $1,295 to $1,995<\/em><\/p>\n

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Puffy Cloud for $1,049<\/strong>:<\/a> This enhanced all-foam mattress offers profound pressure relief without feeling too soft, despite the name \u201cCloud\u201d being in its name. The Puffy Cloud<\/a> has a thinner profile and would most likely be too soft for bigger bodies. However, for lightweight and average builds, it really comes through to support the lower back and hug around pressure points. The thinness also didn’t compromise its motion isolation, which meant little to no shaking when my dogs jumped in and out of bed.\u2014Julia Forbes. $449 to $1,298<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Saatva Contour5 for $3,049:<\/strong><\/a> The Contour5 is a newer offering from Saatva, replacing the popular Loom & Leaf<\/a> in the company’s lineup. Like other Saatva mattresses, but unlike most others on this list, it is not roll-packed and comes delivered on a moving truck. The Contour5 has two firmness options and updated cooling tech that uses airflow channels in its gel foam layer, which is thinner than its predecessor, meaning it retains less heat. In my two weeks of testing, I found the Contour 5 was very good at remaining cool through summer nights, which is extra impressive given that it uses very dense 5-pound-weight memory foam. The Contour5 is soft enough for side sleeping without feeling like a saggy hammock and has excellent build quality, which is impressive for an all-foam mattress without springs. I prefer a hybrid with microcoils, but Saatva is popular for a reason, and as all-foam mattresses go, it has a true luxury feel. \u2014Martin Cizmar<\/em>. $1,899 to $3,649<\/em><\/p>\n

The Big Fig Classic for $1,999:<\/strong><\/a> The Big Fig is designed for larger body frames. Being a bit overweight myself, I was eager to see how well this mattress, which is advertised as comfortably handling 550 pounds per sleeper, performed. It is a well-built mattress with an effective gel cooling layer; however, the aggressive edge support created a hammock-like feel despite the sturdy springs and three layers of high-density foam in the middle of the mattress. This was true both on my back and on my side. Others may appreciate the effect of sinking a bit into the center of the bed more than I do. \u2014Martin Cizmar<\/em>. $1,499 to $2,399<\/em><\/p>\n

The Boring Hybrid Mattress for $799<\/strong><\/a>: Boring Mattress is a new company founded by two alums from Tuft & Needle. Simplicity is the company’s selling point. There is just one option: the Boring Hybrid Mattress. (You are allowed to pick a size.) This 10-inch hybrid has four layers of both foam and springs. I\u2019m very sensitive to joint pain, and certain beds tend to make it worse, which is why pressure relief is super important for me. Having slept on a variety of different mattresses throughout the years, I was doubtful that this one would work. But I\u2019ve slept on the hybrid mattress for months now and have yet to feel any pain at all. It strikes an excellent balance between firmness and support that my very particular self hasn\u2019t been able to find with other options on the market. It\u2019s worth noting, however, that its layers come equipped with an open-cell design that\u2019s designed to move heat from your body while sleeping. I\u2019m usually cold, so this feature isn\u2019t that important to me. But on nights when I\u2019ve cranked the heat up in my room and woken up sweating a bit, I can\u2019t say it worked all that well for me. This isn\u2019t a deal breaker, but I wouldn\u2019t buy it solely for that. \u2014Brenda Stolyar<\/a>. $599 to $999<\/em><\/p>\n

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Casper The One for $899:<\/strong><\/a> Casper was a leader in the first wave of bed-in-a-box makers in 2014. The company has changed ownership and design a few times over the past decade but last year’s launch of The One finds the company keeping pace with competitors. This is an all-foam mattress that stands 11 inches tall. Because it’s all foam, it\u2019s on the light side, with a queen weighing an easily movable 66 pounds. One of the main issues with all-foam beds is that they get too hot, but Casper\u2019s The One uses an open-cell foam layer called Breathe Flex Foam on the top, which makes it both pleasantly squishy and breathable. Two more layers of foam add up to a medium-firm feel, with the middle layer designed to cradle your hips, and the base layer designed to provide support. \u2014Martin Cizmar<\/em>. $749 to $1,698<\/em><\/p>\n

The Winkbed for $1,799<\/strong><\/a>: WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu slept on the luxury firm version of the WinkBed for almost two years and he was quite happy in that time. His favorite perk? The edge support is fantastic, so his partner never wakes when he slips into bed late at night. The plush pillowtop also adds a luxe, hotel-like feel to a relatively firm bed. \u2014Martin Cizmar<\/em>. $1,427 to $2,856<\/em><\/p>\n

Silk and Snow S&S Organic for $950:<\/strong><\/a> I wouldn’t expect this to feel silky-soft, but the latex<\/a> is supportive for sleep. I love how responsive (read: bouncy) this bed is, especially as someone who tosses and turns often. It’s able to move with me so I never feel unsupported, or overheated for that matter. Latex and coils are breathable, as are the organic cotton cover and wool fire barrier. \u2014Julia Forbes. $800 to $1,300<\/em><\/p>\n

Nest Bedding Quail for $1,299<\/a>:<\/strong> When it comes to all-foam mattresses from classic bed-in-a-box brands, I prefer the Casper above, but the Quail by Nest is a nice option if you want an all-foam bed that’s a little firmer and you’re willing to pay a little more. My biggest issue with the Nest was that despite its claimed cooling system\u2014the foam is infused with minerals and designed with an airflow layer\u2014I did sleep a little hot on it during my week of testing. \u2014Martin Cizmar.<\/em> $849 to $1,499<\/em><\/p>\n

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Helix Sunset Elite for $3,095:<\/strong><\/a> Our top pick, Helix, also has an Elite collection<\/a> that consists of seven mattresses along a spectrum of softness. At 15 inches high, the Sunset Elite is “the tallest mattress on the internet,” and comes shipped in two separate boxes, each heavy enough to max out FedEx requirements. The firmness is dictated by the foam density of the upper layer, which zips into a larger support system. This makes the mattress adjustable if you end up regretting your order. The bottom section has a separate layer of microcoils. I spent a month sleeping on the softest model from the Elite line, dubbed the Sunset, and appreciated the deep cradling effect. Helix offers a 100-day trial period on all of its mattresses. \u2014Martin Cizmar.<\/em> $2,871 to $4,871<\/em><\/p>\n

Wayfair Sleep 14-Inch Plush Cooling Gel Hybrid Mattress for $324<\/a>:<\/strong> This plush mattress has a top layer of cooling gel that conforms to your body for comfort and has classic pocket coils below for structure and support, with layers of memory foams with varying thickness surrounding the coils for extra support (the coils and memory foam mixture helps with low motion transfer, too). The top knit cover and sides help with breathability and the overall cooling effect. The mattress is also compatible with an adjustable bed base<\/a>, has solid edge support, is CertiPUR-US<\/a> and Oeko-Tex Certified<\/a> (ensuring no harmful toxins), and has a 10-year warranty. This bed is super comfy if you like a more plush mattress. \u2014Molly Higgins.<\/em> $555 to $1,014<\/em><\/p>\n

Mattresses to Avoid<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Not every mattress we test can be a winner, which is why we test in the first place. Here are a few that did not make the cut according to our standards.<\/p>\n

Birch Elite Hybrid for $2,619<\/strong>:<\/a> This is the newest model from Birch, and frankly, you would be just fine sticking with the Birch Natural or Birch Luxe Natural instead. The Birch Elite Hybrid was incredibly top-heavy and incredibly difficult to move, given the floppiness and weight of its numerous latex and coil layers. The top layers slid around, creating a lumpy surface, and the new \u201cCoolForce\u201d layer was completely undetectable. \u2014Julia Forbes. $2,499 to $4,499<\/em><\/p>\n

Brooklyn Bedding Spartan for $1,499<\/strong>:<\/a> This mattress is designed for \u201cathletic recovery,\u201d and as a former collegiate athlete, I was excited to try it. I had opted for medium firmness over the soft and firm options, but upon receiving it, I had to double-check that I hadn\u2019t gotten the soft option by accident. The medium cratered around me, leaving me with unhappy pressure points. The lack of overall support didn’t help me recover from soreness, so I couldn\u2019t tell you whether the Far Infrared Ray recovery tech in the cover helped at all. \u2014Julia Forbes $1,099 to $2,399<\/em><\/p>\n

Sleep Number Climate360 Smart Bed for $8,712<\/strong>:<\/a> This bed<\/a> can be temperature-controlled, which is amazing. The adjustable base means you can be comfortable when watching TV, reading, or sleeping. Unfortunately, the price tag has too many digits, and sleep experts recommend avoiding electronic usage before bed\u2014advice the Sleep IQ app defies. Did we mention it costs as much as a used Buick and the weight is not far behind? \u2014Martin Cizmar. $10,249 to $14,499<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt for $2,199<\/strong><\/a>: Tempur-Pedic is one of the country’s best-known and loved mattress brands, but two separate WIRED reviewers (Martin Cizmar and Nena Farrell) have both disliked different mattresses from the company over the past two years. Nena found the Tempur-Adapt totally lacking in support, and felt like she was sinking into a void when she lay on it. Her spine and muscles both ached after sleeping on it so she gave it to her sister who also hated it, describing it as like sleeping on a leaky air mattress. \u2014Martin Cizmar.<\/em> $1,699 to $3,398<\/em><\/p>\n

Amazon Basics mattress for $279 (Full)<\/a>:<\/strong> This one is made of cheap foam that isn’t dense enough, causing too much sinkage. \u2014Martin Cizmar.<\/em> $189 to $386<\/em><\/p>\n

Parachute Eco Comfort Mattress for $2,650:<\/strong><\/a> This mattress just doesn’t live up to its extravagant price. The model we tested didn’t have enough proper padding above its coils. \u2014Martin Cizmar.<\/em> $1,550 to $2,850<\/em><\/p>\n

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