Best Mattresses of 2025: Our Expert-Tested Picks for Every Sleeper

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress is one of the best quality beds you can get for the money. 

“When my sister asked me what my recommendation was for a comfortable and affordable hybrid bed, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature was my immediate choice. She and her dogs have slept on it comfortably for years, and she was able to save even more thanks to Brooklyn Bedding’s 30% military discount,” says Owen Poole, CNET senior video producer.

Why we like this bed: The flagship Brooklyn Bedding mattress is 12.25 inches tall and has a neutral foam feel that just about anyone will find comfortable. There’s plenty of support, too, thanks to the eight-inch individually-wrapped coils reinforced around the edge for increased edge support. Then two layers of foam provide plenty of pressure relief while molding to your body without sucking you in like some dense foams do. An airy topper offers a softness that memory foam just can’t achieve. 

While it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles like zoned support or foam-tipped coils, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature mattress is one of our favorite mattresses to recommend to people. Why? Besides the solid construction, it’s an incredibly accommodating bed. It’s available in three firmness levels: Soft (medium-soft or 3), Medium (medium or 5) and Firm (medium-firm or 7).

Who should get this mattress: If you want a straight-to-the-point hybrid bed that’s comfortable, durable and well-priced, no need to look any further than the Brooklyn Bedding Signature mattress. It’s what most people want.

Who shouldn’t: This Brooklyn Bedding is a great bed, but it’s not particularly advanced in additional features like cooling overs or a zoned support construction for people with back pain. I’d recommend it to the average sleeper, though not to people with specific needs.

You get both plush comfort and superior support with the Saatva Classic. It’s a proper luxury mattress with a hefty construction. 

“My dad lives in a rural location, and he’s getting older. He’s not the best candidate for solo unboxing of a new king-size mattress. That’s why I chose to get him a brand-new Saatva Classic for his birthday. The bed was white glove delivered right to his door: a team of professionals set it up for him and even hauled away his old bed. He’s been sleeping like a baby ever since,” says CNET Senior Video Producer JD Christison.

Why we like this bed: The Saatva Classic has all the essential parts that make up a classic mattress that everyone can recognize and love: a bouncy feel, an innerspring system and a comfy pillow top. That said, there is so much more going on with this bed than anything you’ve probably slept on. The construction of the 11.5-inch Saatva Classic makes it stand out. It has a dual-coil design that starts with a base layer of tempered steel coils, then comes the second layer of coils that are firmer in the center third of the bed.

What I love about this bed is the classic pillow-top feel that’s responsive and easy to move around, even with the layers of memory foam underneath. You don’t sink into it because it’s so supportive, but the pillow top delivers on cushion. Not to mention, it has a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty.

Who should get this bed: Those who want a traditional pillow-top mattress that’s ultra supportive and you’re willing to pay for it will like the Saatva Classic. Every type of sleeper will enjoy it because you choose from three firmness options: Plush soft (medium or 5), Luxury firm (medium-firm or 7) and Firm (firm or 9). The firmest model is why it wins as the best firm mattress. 

Who shouldn’t: That said, this bed isn’t for everyone. I’d say if you’re under 150 pounds, then all the extra support features aren’t worth the money. It’s not a cheap bed, and while heavier body types will benefit from all that support, petite folks just don’t need it.

Memory foam lovers and critics alike will love the all-foam 14-inch Nectar Premier for its comfort and affordable price tag with sales. Nectar does some of the most generous sales I’ve seen.

Why we like this bed: The all-foam Nectar Premier is a memory foam mattress that hugs your curves as you sink into it. It reminds me of a watered-down Tempur-Pedic, though I’d classify it as a responsive memory foam feel because it’s easy to move around on. You still feel the bed cradle your form when lying down on it.

It hits a sweet spot of satisfying both memory foam lovers and those (like me) who don’t prefer it. We also found it to be a touch above a medium firmness, which means that any sleeping position can enjoy it. Though side sleepers who want a soft bed might find it too firm, that said, I think the average side sleeper should enjoy it. The Nectar Premier is available in an all-foam or hybrid construction. The all-foam is a simple three-layer construction: a support foam, a transition layer and a gel memory foam comfort layer. 

Who should get this bed: The Nectar Premier gives you memory foam without it being off-putting to people who don’t like how sinking and dense true memory foam can be. It’s all-around comfortable and widely accommodating. I’d recommend it to people who love memory foam or those considering trying it out for the sink-in sensation. This bed also has a 365-night trial and a forever warranty, which is as generous as it gets.

Who shouldn’t: You don’t want this bed if you’re looking for an extreme firmness in either direction -- super firm or super soft. It’s just a tad above medium at a 6 out of 10 on our scale. Also, the Nectar Premier is not a cooling bed despite the cooling additions to keep it from trapping heat, like the top layer of therapeutic gel memory foam with ActiveCool and a textured cover. Those things are nice to see, but won’t actively cool you.

Big Fig is an ultra-supportive mattress designed for heavier people. This bed offers advanced support you can’t get from just any bed. 

Why we like this bed: The Big Fig mattress offers a responsive, firm foam feel. It won’t have the sinking feel of memory foam. Make no mistake, this is a firm mattress, though it might feel a little softer depending on how much you weigh. The average person will find it around a medium-firm to firm bed, though someone over 300 pounds might think it’s more like a medium. We’d recommend it for stomach, back and combination sleepers. 

The 13-inch construction is where the Big Fig mattress really shines. It has ultradurable steel coils encased in a foam border for edge support, then three layers of high-density poly foam. A gel-infused latex foam layer is the comfort layer below the quilted cover.

Who should get this bed: The Big Fig is the best overall pick for heavy people because of its advanced support. People who want a responsive foam feel will like this bed, especially if they want their bed to respond immediately to their movements, rather than lag behind like memory foam.

Who shouldn’t: Petite people don’t need this bed. While I don’t think the $1,899 queen price is unwarranted, you could get away with a much more affordable all-foam mattress, or a hybrid like the Brooklyn Bedding Signature for only $1,332 before sales. I’ll also say that side sleepers who want a soft bed won’t get it from Big Fig.

Budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. If you need a new bed and have a tight budget, you’ll be happy to know that the Allswell is an affordable and long-lasting 10-inch mattress. 

“I’m not sure if there’s a better value online for a hybrid mattress of this quality. It’s quite nice for the price, and if you’re a heavier person on a tight budget, I couldn’t see you going wrong with this option,” says JD Christison, CNET senior video producer.

Why we like this bed: The Allswell mattress from Walmart is the perfect example of a budget bed that’s actually good. Despite being what we would consider “ultra-budget friendly,” it’s a supportive and bouncy hybrid mattress that’s surprisingly comfortable. It has a soft, neutral foam feel instead of a dense or syrupy memory foam feel that can be polarizing. At a medium-firm or 7, the Allswell mattress is perfect for back and stomach sleepers. 

Because the Allswell is a budget hybrid bed, its construction is pretty straightforward. You won’t see advanced additions like zoned support or cooling covers, but that doesn’t detract from the comfort or quality. The Allswell mattress has a three-layer construction with individually wrapped coils sandwiched between layers of polyfoam. It’s finished with a soft, quilted cover. 

Who should get this bed: If you need a long-lasting, supportive bed on a budget, you’ll like the Allswell mattress. It might lack all the extra bells and whistles, but Allswell is a high-quality hybrid bed at a fraction of the cost. I can’t think of a better value on the market.

Who shouldn’t: If you’re a strict side sleeper, the medium-firm profile might cause pressure points at the shoulders, hips and knees. So, I wouldn’t recommend it to them, especially petite body types. I’ll also add that while I like the value of this bed, it isn’t going to knock your socks off with advanced features or construction. It’s an old-school, hybrid bed that’s incredibly affordable.

When it comes to cooling mattresses, no other brand does it as well as the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe. It’s one of the most physically cool mattresses we’ve tested. 

“As a hot sleeper, I love how I instantly can feel the cooling sensation when I lie on this mattress. If you combine this bed with light or cooling bedding, you're in good shape to decrease night sweating,” says CNET editor Caroline Igo.

Why we like this bed: The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a 13.25-inch premium hybrid mattress that actually sleeps cool at night. But this bed is more than just a cooling solution. It’s also extremely comfortable, with a neutral foam feel. The foam layers provide pressure relief, though you’re not sinking into the bed like memory foam. At checkout, you can add a pillow top to your Aurora Luxe for a softer, airy pillow-top feel. 

Another point in this bed's favor is that it’s available in three firmness options: Soft (medium-soft or three), Medium (medium or five) and Firm (medium-firm or seven). Also, the firmest option of this Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe isn’t all that firm, so if you’re looking for a truly firm bed, look elsewhere. 

This premium mattress is five layers thick and features a mix of foam and coils. All the cooling power comes from a layer of CopperFlex foam on top and the Titan Cool cover. If you’re a hot sleeper, you’ll be hard-pressed to do better than the comfort, durability and cooling tech of the Aurora Luxe. 

Who should get this bed: If you’re a hot sleeper, this is the bed for you. The Aurora Luxe is a high-quality mattress that backs up the cooling claims. I don’t think the average person will find a more accommodating bed than this.

Who shouldn’t: Cooling beds tend to be more expensive, and the Aurora Luxe is no exception. If you’re on a tight budget, I suggest the Cocoon Chill, our best budget cooling mattress selection. 

Saatva is a brand known for making premium mattresses that are exceptionally durable and supportive. The Rx mattress was designed to alleviate back pain from conditions like scoliosis and sciatica. 

Why we like this bed: When we tested the Saatva Rx mattress, the team found it on the softer side of medium on our firmness scale, a 4 or 5 out of 10. That firmness level will make it suitable for side sleepers, though it might be too soft for some back and stomach sleepers. 

The Saatva Rx is a 15-inch mattress with seven layers of gel memory foam, high-density foam, and durable coils. This bed's base layer of coils includes a unique feature of what Saatva calls the “Rx foam module,” which is a foam tip on each coil. If that wasn’t enough, there is an additional layer of micro coils wrapped in high-density foam. 

Who should get this bed: People who want a softer mattress that has a construction to alleviate back pain will like the Saatva Rx.

Who shouldn’t: The Saatva Rx mattress is softer, excellent for side sleepers with back pain or people with joint pain. However, I think many back and stomach sleepers will want something firmer. The Saatva Classic mattress is a firmer alternative that will give people with back pain all the support they need.

Why choose one firmness when you can have two in one bed? The Layla Hybrid mattress is a 13-inch flippable bed that provides both comfort and versatility to side sleepers. 

“My parents sleep on this mattress! Our team prefers the Layla Hybrid since it is a flippable bed that offers two firmness options that provide the proper support and pressure relief for side sleepers,” says Dillon Payne, CNET director of production. 

Why we like this bed: The Layla hybrid mattress is uniquely constructed because it’s flippable. The coils are in the center of the bed, and the foam layers are stacked around them. Among the foam on either side are layers of copper-gel memory foam as the main comfort layer. It’s supposed to also help temperature regulation and keep the foam from trapping heat. 

Side sleepers need as much pressure relief as possible to ensure no painful spots develop and cause joint pain the next day. The Layla Hybrid mattress does just that. The soft side of the Layla hybrid is around medium-soft, and the firmer side is a tad above medium. Neither side is truly firm, though you will get plenty of support and comfort with the firmer side. 

The Layla Hybrid mattress has a responsive, almost airy memory foam feel that contours your body. Not to mention, the trademark honeycomb pattern cover is super soft. I think it’s one of the only beds that looks as good as it feels.

Who should get this bed: This bed is made for side sleepers, particularly ones looking for an airy memory foam mattress that gives you two options for firmness. While you might not flip the mattress over when you get it, there is comfort in knowing you have two chances to get it right.

Who shouldn’t: Most stomach and back sleepers won’t get the support they need from this bed because it’s soft enough that your hips and shoulders could sink into the bed at uneven points. This would result in back pain over time. I also wouldn’t recommend this bed if you don’t care that it’s flippable. 

The Avocado Green mattress is one of the most popular beds in the organic mattress industry. It’s an 11-inch luxurious bed that uses no chemicals or glues. It has the highest number of certifications of any bed we’ve tested.

Why we like this bed: The Avocado Green mattress has a latex foam feel that organic beds are known for, with a firmness that’s good for back and stomach sleepers. Latex foam tends to be naturally firmer, so you won’t sink into it. It’s also highly responsive, so changing positions won’t be an issue. Based on the additional pillow top, you can choose between three firmness levels. 

The Avocado Green mattress uses natural materials, such as GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex and GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool. It also has a layer of recycled steel coils with a zoned support design that’s good for back pain. If you want to add the pillow top, you’ll get two inches of Talalay latex foam. Tufted rosettes add the finishing touch. 

Who should get this bed: If you want a firm organic mattress and are willing to spend the money, the Avocado Green mattress is one of the best beds you can get.

Who shouldn’t: The base Avocado Green mattress has no pillow top. We rate it as a firm or nine on the firmness scale, which is best for stomach and back sleepers. Side sleepers can add a pillow top to make it softer. Here’s the thing about adding the pillow top: it will cost you. The medium pillow top costs $800 more, and the plush option is $1,680 more. It’s more expensive than what many people want to spend.

The Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress is a luxurious pillow-top bed that scores high in all the essential factors for couples: edge support, motion isolation and temperature regulation. 

Why we like this bed: The Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress from Nest Bedding is our pick for the best mattress for couples. It has a plush, pillow-top feel that’s like a cloud. It’s available in three firmness levels, which always score a bed extra points. What sets the Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress as the obvious choice for the best mattress for couples is the split king size that allows you to choose a firmness for each side. 

Individually-wrapped coils are the main support layers of this 13-inch bed. On top of that comes the high-density foam layer to mask the feeling of the coils. The main comfort layer of Energex foam is a neutral foam that’s pretty responsive. The quilted pillow top has a little bit of memory foam for added pressure relief, but it doesn’t change the feel of the bed. 

Unique to the Sparrow Signature is a lifetime renewal exchange program. Because the top comfort layers are easily removable, Nest Bedding will replace the comfort foam even after the trial period. This could change the bed's firmness or replace sagging foams from years of use, which is not something that other brands offer. 

Who should get this bed: This is a luxury mattress with a plush pillow top that anyone can sleep on. It’s a great choice for people who can’t decide what bed to get. It’s comfortable and scores high in factors that matter for sleeping with another person, like edge support and motion isolation. This bed also has a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty.

Who shouldn’t: I wouldn’t say anyone should avoid this bed, it’s that comfortable. However, if you want the feel of memory foam, you won’t get it from the Nest Sparrow.

The Dreamfoam Doze is an ultra-budget, surprisingly supportive mattress with a neutral foam feel. It has no bells and whistles, but it’s a solid choice for the average person. 

Why we like this bed: For being so cheap, our team was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable and supportive the Dreamfoam Doze mattress was. It has a neutral foam feel that I associate with the old-school beds that I grew up with. It’s familiar.

The Dreamfoam Doze is available in a 7-, 9- and 11-inch profile. The thinnest option is the most firm, and the thickest is the softest. We tested the 9-inch model and found it to be medium to medium-firm or six on the firmness scale. It should work for most sleepers, though back and stomach sleepers will probably like it more. Many side sleepers will want the 11-inch option. 

Who should get this bed: The Dreamfoam Doze is the one of the best beds you can get on a budget. It’s solid, though not fancy. It’s an excellent choice for guest rooms.

Who shouldn’t: The Dreamfoam Doze mattress doesn’t have all the bells and whistles you get from luxury beds. It’s a straightforward budget mattress with a foam support system, transitional foam layer and quilted top. It’s not a fancy bed, but for $275, it’s not trying to be. It’s probably not the best choice for heavy folks who need added support.