Editor Tip: The Bear Elite mattress offers “zoned” support, which means it has different types of foam and coils in different areas. The center of the mattress, for instance, has a high concentration of high-gauge coils to provide your lumbar spine with extra support.
Product Specs: Hybrid, copper-infused memory foam, edge support, Greenguard Gold certified, 120-night trial, lifetime warranty | Firmness: Soft, Medium, or Firm | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King
Best Pillow Top Mattress: Serta Perfect Sleeper Innerspring Mattress
Why It’s Worth It: All hail the most customizable mattress we spotted. Serta’s Perfect Sleeper Innerspring Mattress supports all body types and sizes, as you can choose the amount of support and the firmness level (of which there are eight, ranging from plush pillow top to firm). It’s covered with a gel-like cooling cover, and the deep coils are surrounded by inches of foam to cradle you from head to toe.
Editor Tip: This one is made with all sleeping positions in mind, so whether you’re a die-hard stomach sleeper or you roll around like a rotisserie chicken, you won’t wake up with soreness.
Product Specs: Innerspring, customizable firmness, customizable plushness, 120-night trial, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Firm, Extra Firm, Firm Pillow Top, Medium, Medium Pillow Top, Plush, Plush Pillow Top, Push Euro Top | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
Best for Back Pain: Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Mattress
Why It’s Worth It: Sometimes the O.G. brands are worth returning to. This true medium-firm Temper-Cloud Mattress from Tempur-Pedic has motion isolation so nothing will interrupt your slumber. Unlike some other foam beds, the top layer of memory foam on this one contours to your body without leaving you feeling like you’re sinking, while the core layers offer support for your spine and hips.
Editor Tip: You can add hybrid technology ($200 extra) if you like everything you’re hearing but would like a little more of the durability and pressure-relieving comfort a mattress with innersprings provides.
Product Specs: Memory foam, moisture-wicking cover, 90-night trial, 10-year warranty | Firmness: Medium | Sizes Available: Twin, Twin Long, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King
Best Budget-Friendly Mattress: Linenspa 10-Inch Hybrid Mattress
Why It’s Worth It: This Linenspa mattress feels a lot more expensive than it is. And trust us, finding a cheap mattress that doesn’t sacrifice comfort is hard to come by. Measuring 10 inches thick, this affordable option is constructed with innersprings and memory foam for sounder sleep.
