Best King Mattress

While foam mattresses are quite popular, a common complaint is that they’re too soft and prone to uncomfortable sinkage. The Bear Original avoids this by having a firm (7) feel and offering even, sturdy support for people who weigh 130 pounds or more. A memory foam comfort layer contours lightly to alleviate pain and pressure points in sensitive areas, but the denser base layers reinforce the sleep surface to keep your body on an even plane — including around the midsection.

A cover made from Celliant-blend fabric encases the mattress. Celliant is engineered to feel cool to the touch, and our tests showed that body heat retention was minimal. The memory foam comfort layer, which is infused with graphite, is also designed to help with temperature regulation. Since the mattress is on the firmer side, we found sinkage to be minimal, leading to better surface airflow.

During our hands-on tests, the Bear Original received favorable ratings from side sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds, as well as back and stomach sleepers weighing at least 130 pounds. Motion isolation tests showed little to no transfer when the other person moved on their side of the bed.

The Bear Original’s sticker price is below-average for a memory foam mattress — even in a king size — and shipping is free throughout the contiguous U.S. All customers receive a 120-night sleep trial with their purchase. Bear also backs the mattress with a lifetime warranty against structural and workmanship defects.

The Bear Original may be a good fit for you if you enjoy the contouring of memory foam but normally find all-foam mattresses too soft. The cooling Celliant-blend cover also helps cut down on uncomfortable heat retention, another common issue with foam beds.

Saatva is well-known for producing high-quality mattresses, and its Latex Hybrid is no exception. The Saatva Latex Hybrid has excellent support, responsiveness, and temperature control — three characteristics often found in mattresses that include latex. This model’s price-point is higher than other latex hybrids, but its top-notch build, free White Glove delivery service, and eco-friendly materials may be worth the added cost for many sleepers.

The top layer’s organic cotton cover and hand-tufted Euro-top create a plush feel, and a layer of organic wool helps to regulate temperature by wicking away moisture and heat. A 3-inch layer of Talalay latex provides responsive pressure relief and support under the lumbar region, thanks to its five-zone construction. The ventilated latex also generates airflow and increases breathability.

The pocketed coil core helps to promote proper spinal alignment. Each individually wrapped coil moves independently, decreasing the amount of movement that transfers across the bed. A cotton and wool pad makes up the base, keeping the mattress secure.

This medium firm (6) mattress is a suitable choice for most sleeper types and body weights, though the side sleepers under 130 pounds on our testing team found the mattress too firm.

Saatva offers free shipping and White Glove delivery to shoppers in the contiguous U.S. Purchases include a 365-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty. Those wishing to return their mattress must pay a $99 return fee.

The Saatva Latex Hybrid provides a good balance of cushioning, cooling, and responsiveness. The price-point is higher than other latex models, but some customers will likely find that the free in-home setup and year-long sleep trial are a good trade-off.

The Puffy Royal Hybrid’s construction offers sleepers the deep contouring of memory foam and the responsiveness of springs. With a medium (5) feel, the mattress is likely to be most comfortable for people who weigh up to 230 pounds.

The Royal Hybrid’s stain-resistant polyester cover encompasses a seven-layer construction. The first layer is a 1.5-inch memory foam layer infused with cooling gel beads, which our testers found provided good temperature regulation. The 1.5-inch layer of memory foam beneath is designed to help relieve pressure and prevent you from sinking too deeply into the mattress.

Next comes two inches of proprietary Climate Comfort polyfoam designed to resist humidity and wick away moisture. This is followed by a 2-inch layer of Cloud Air Technology polyfoam that increases airflow in the mattress. Six inches of pocketed coils form a supportive core and adapt to your body’s unique shape, and dense polyfoam wraps around the perimeter to increase edge support and stabilize the mattress. A thin polyfoam layer forms the base.

Puffy ships the Royal Hybrid for free to shoppers within the contiguous U.S. Customers who return their mattress within the 101-night sleep trial qualify for a full refund. Each mattress comes with a lifetime warranty.

The Puffy Royal Hybrid is softer and more adaptive than many competing hybrid models, making the mattress an appealing option for side and back sleepers who weigh 230 pounds or less. The thick foam layers also ensure above-average pressure relief and motion isolation.

The Nectar Mattress is an all-foam mattress with a medium firm (6) feel. Stellar pressure relief makes it a great option for all side sleepers, as well as those who prefer the hugging sensation of memory foam.

The Nectar’s quilted polyester blend cover includes proprietary technology intended to help the mattress wick moisture away from the sleeper. This is followed by a layer of gel-infused memory foam engineered to reduce heat retention. The memory foam also effectively relieves pressure points by evenly contouring to your body.

Our testers reported that the 3-inch polyfoam transitional layer below offered support and responsiveness while still preventing them from sinking too deeply into the mattress.

The base layer consists of 7 inches of polyfoam that provide the upper layers with a durable platform while also limiting sinkage and sagging.

Our tests showed that, in addition to pressure relief, the Nectar Mattress also excels at motion isolation. You’re less likely to wake a partner since the foam absorbs movement instead of transferring it across the surface.

Nectar offers shoppers a generous 365-night sleep trial and a limited lifetime warranty. Customers in the contiguous U.S. receive free shipping.

The Nectar Mattress offers the excellent pressure relief and motion isolation of a memory foam bed while also sleeping relatively cool. Affordable pricing and a 365-night trial period should further incentivize value seekers.