Most Comfortable Mattresses of 2025: Transform Your Sleep With These Top Picks

The Helix Midnight Luxe easily won the title of most comfortable mattress overall, thanks to its plush mattress topper, multiple proprietary foams, and supportive innerspring coils. We are confident that any sleeper can feel supported and comfortable while resting on this bed. Our testers gave the Midnight Luxe a 4 out of 5 or higher across key categories, including pressure relief, cooling, and responsiveness, helping it earn an overall score of 4.3.

The Midnight Luxe earned a solid 4 out of 5 in the pressure relief category thanks to its strong performance on our pressure relief test. During this test, we roll a pressure-reading mat onto the mattress and have testers of different weight classes lie on it. The mat maps out where pressure forms in the body and displays those results on the screen. Our mattress testers saw minimal pressure buildup in their bodies during this test, indicating this is a good mattress for people with joint and back pain.

“The Helix Midnight Luxe felt great on my back,” said Kate Gorman, our lightweight mattress tester. “My hips are a little bit lower than my shoulders, but there’s no pressure in my lower back.”

Combination sleepers will also be pleased to learn that the Helix Midnight Luxe is highly responsive. A responsive mattress makes switching between different sleeping positions at night easier. Our testers gave the Helix Midnight Luxe a 4 out of 5 in this category.

“Although the bed has a softer upper layer, it was still easy to maneuver in all positions. I could see the plush cover presenting a slight issue for those with mobility concerns, but overall, I think this bed is easy to move around on,” said mattress tester Sosha Lewis.

As impressive as the Helix Midnight Luxe is, it’s not perfect. As Sosha mentioned, I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to folks with limited mobility who need a strong perimeter to bear down on while getting out of bed. While the Midnight Luxe offers solid edge support, our testers observed some significant dipping at the corners and edges when sitting on them.

Is your heart set on the Helix mattress? Read our full Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review to learn more about this highly comfortable hybrid mattress. If you’re interested in the Helix brand but need something firmer with stronger edge support, I recommend checking out the Helix Dawn Luxe instead.

As we age, having the correct balance of softness and support while we sleep becomes especially important. The right mattress should help alleviate pressure points and adequately support our joints and muscles that may need extra care. The WinkBed is a pillow-top mattress that provides just that with its blend of plush comfort and support. Beneath the soft top layers of foam, you will find a layer of springy microcoils paired with a strong pocketed coil system. This combination is particularly beneficial for older adults with back pain, as our mattress testers gave its pressure relief a rating of 4.3 out of 5 in the back-sleeping position, contributing to an overall score of 3.9.

Of the three firmness options available, we reviewed the Luxury Firm model, which has a balanced medium-firm feel. My fellow mattress tester, Riley Otis, felt comfortable on it in most sleeping positions. However, she noticed some pressure buildup in her shoulders when sleeping on her side and recommended a softer mattress for side sleepers.

As for cooling, the WinkBed showed an increase in temperature after resting on it for 5 minutes, rising from 65.7°F to 74.2°F. While the thermal gun recorded this 8.5-degree rise, Riley could not detect any significant heat buildup during the test. Older folks who experience night sweats or are sensitive to heat may need a mattress with better cooling to stay comfortable and keep from overheating throughout the night.

“The thermal gun showed an 8-degree increase, but I didn’t actually feel it,” Riley explained. “That said, it’s still something to keep in mind if you’re prone to overheating at night.”

Another category where the WinkBed stands out is edge support, which earned a 4.4 out of 5. Riley found it easy to get in and out of bed without bearing down on the edge for extra support. She noticed some sinkage under her weight; however, she did not feel unstable or at risk of falling off the mattress, which is reassuring for older adults with mobility concerns.

“Getting in and out of the WinkBed was seamless,” said Riley. “I didn’t feel like I needed to use my hands for support. I noticed a bit of sinkage under my weight, but I never felt unstable or like I was sliding off the bed.”

Overall, I think WinkBed is a solid option for most older adults, but it fell short in two areas. During our cooling test, we noticed the mattress heated up a bit. While Riley didn’t feel much difference, if you tend to sleep hot, you might find it a little warmer than other options. Additionally, while the mattress is responsive, the pillow top may make it slightly more difficult for combination sleepers to maneuver on the surface of the mattress. So, if you shift positions often during the night, it might take a little extra effort.

Want to get to know the WinkBed a little better before buying? Check out our full WinkBed mattress review. If you’re a side sleeper who would prefer a softer mattress, check out the Nectar Classic.

The Nolah Evolution is a high-quality mattress that offers the perfect balance of comfort and support for folks with hip pain. This mattress features two cooling foam layers, including a graphite-infused comfort layer and a supportive core of innerspring coils. Meanwhile, a layer of high-resilience foam in the center mimics the bouncy feel of latex and provides excellent support without sacrificing comfort. Our mattress testers were thoroughly impressed, awarding the Nolah Evolution a 4 out of 5 or higher for pressure relief, cooling, and edge support, and an overall score of 4.4.

“I liked this bed on my side overall,” said mattress tester Erin Chiles. “It hugged my body nicely, and I felt supported. I felt minimal pressure in my hips, and it was very comfortable.”

If you struggle with hip pain, the Nolah Evolution could be the remedy you need. It performed exceptionally well in our pressure map test across all sleeping positions, earning a solid 4.3 out of 5 for pressure relief. Specifically, the pressure map recorded a PSI of 12.53 on our average-weight tester’s side, slightly below the average for side sleepers, which is 14.9. These results are especially impressive because we frequently see more pressure buildup in this position.

When it comes to cooling, hybrid mattresses are typically a great choice, and the Nolah Evolution is no exception. Combining innerspring coils and an organic cotton cover provides sleepers with a breathable sleeping surface. The memory foam layers are also infused with cooling fibers that help regulate temperature throughout the night. Our testers found the Nolah Evolution to be cool to the touch and exceptionally comfortable.

“The organic cotton was cool to the touch. I had just exercised before we began testing, and my temperature hadn’t regulated,” said mattress tester Sosha Lewis. “I could feel the heat leaving my body as I was on the Nolah. It was incredibly comfortable.”

Edge support is another strength of the Nolah Evolution. Our testers found that the mattress offers firm support throughout the entire surface, from the center to the perimeter. This makes it a great choice for couples who enjoy spreading out, heavier individuals who want to avoid sagging, or anyone who likes to use the whole surface of their bed.

While the Nolah Evolution excels in many areas, it’s not the best option for stomach sleepers. The mattress isn’t firm enough to maintain proper spinal alignment for those who sleep on their stomachs. It’s also on the pricier side compared to other mattresses in its category, so it may not be the best choice for those looking for a cheap mattress.

Need to know more about the Nolah before you buy? Check out our full Nolah Evolution mattress review. If you’re looking for a comparable mattress at a lower price, I recommend checking out the Silk & Snow Hybrid.

The Bear Original is perfect for athletes who need a mattress that supports recovery without breaking the bank. It also comes with an optional Celliant mattress cover. One study suggests this material could help increase blood flow and oxygen levels in the skin to help with recovery. Our mattress testers found the Celliant is breathable and cool to the touch, which is a must-have if your body temperature is up after a busy day of training. 

However, the cover costs an additional $130. Celliant cover aside, our mattress testers found that the Bear Original mattress excels across the board, awarding it 4.2 out of 5 or higher in cooling, motion isolation, and edge support and an overall score of 4.2.

Our testers gave the Bear Original a near-perfect 4.5 out of 5 for cooling because of its cool-to-the-touch feel and impressive results on our thermal gun test. After our mattress tester Riley lay in one place on the Bear Original for 5 minutes, the thermal gun recorded a temperature increase of only 5.3 degrees, which is lower than the average of 6.5 degrees.

“I thought this mattress had a really nice cool-to-the-touch feel when I first laid down on it,” said Riley. “The Bear Original felt cool the entire time I was on it, which is really impressive for an all-foam bed.”

The Bear also had impressive edge support, especially considering its all-foam construction. Memory foam mattresses typically see more dipping around the perimeter because they lack the added support from the innerspring coils that hybrid beds have. After testing, our mattress testers gave the Bear Original a 4.2 out of 5 in the edge support category.

“I thought the Bear’s edge support was solid when lying down,” said Riley. “I didn’t feel unstable or like I was about to fall off and felt secure overall.”

Like some of the other best memory foam mattresses, the Bear Original also does a great job of isolating motion. Our mattress testers were impressed with its ability to trap motion on one side of the bed, awarding it a 4.7 out of 5 in the motion isolation category. Simply put, you shouldn’t have to worry about feeling your restless partner’s or wiggly pet’s movements on your side of the bed.

The Bear Original isn’t for everyone, though. I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to side sleepers or individuals with bigger bodies. While the Bear is an all-foam bed, it doesn’t offer the deep contouring that side sleepers need to avoid aches and pains in their hips and shoulders. Meanwhile, sleepers with bigger bodies might sink too far into the mattress’s layers, preventing them from getting the proper support needed to maintain spinal alignment.

Thinking about choosing the Bear? Check out our full Bear Original mattress review to see how it performed on all our tests. If you’re looking for a more supportive mattress for heavier sleepers, check out the Titan Plus Luxe.

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a comfortable bed-in-a-box with temperature-regulating features baked into every mattress layer. The cooling cover is made with phase change material, a textile designed to move body heat away from the bed. The mattress also features copper and gel memory foam to further prevent heat buildup. The Aurora Luxe earned high scores across the board, including a 4.4 out of 5 or higher in cooling and edge support. These scores helped it capture a 4.6 overall. 

It’s evident that Brooklyn Bedding has prioritized cooling with the Aurora Luxe model. Our mattress testers Sosha Lewis and Riley Otis gave it a perfect 5 in the cooling category because of its construction and exceptional thermal gun test results. After using our thermal gun to measure the temperature of the mattress surface before and after lying on it for 5 minutes, our testers found that the Aurora Luxe’s temperature only increased by 4 degrees, which is 2.5 degrees below the average.

“The Aurora Luxe felt very cool to the touch the entire time I was on it,” said mattress tester Sosha. “I didn’t notice it heat up at all.”

Sosha and Riley also gave the Aurora Luxe a 4.4 out of 5 for edge support. We test edge support to determine if you can lie on the perimeter of the mattress without feeling like you’re about to fall off of it. We gave it a near-perfect score because our testers noticed minimal sinkage while sitting and lying on its edges and corners.

“The Aurora Luxe’s edge feels great when lying on your side or sitting down,” said Sosha. “I felt very secure on the side of the bed overall. I think this is a great mattress for couples who use the entire bed.”

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a high performer. However, it still has a couple of drawbacks. It lacks sufficient cushioning and contouring for strict side sleepers or those with sensitive joints. Our testers also noticed some noise when moving or sitting on the mattress. While it wasn’t very loud, it’s something to keep in mind if you’re a light sleeper.

Want to learn more about the Aurora Luxe? Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review for more details before you hit add to cart. If you’re looking for a softer mattress with better contouring, check out the Helix Sunset.

The Saatva Classic mattress is a luxury mattress with innerspring coils and a plush pillow topper. Thanks to its supportive dual innerspring coil layers, it was an easy pick for stomach sleepers. As a stomach sleeper myself, I was amazed by how supported and comfortable I felt on this mattress. My fellow mattress tester, Livvi DiCicco, and I gave it 4 out of 5 or higher in categories like edge support, cooling, and responsiveness to help it earn an overall score of 4.2.

I gave the Saatva Classic a 4.8 out of 5 in the edge support category. Whether I was sitting, lying down, or moving around the edges, I felt just as supported as I did in the center of the bed. I barely felt any sinkage along the side of the Saatva. This mattress is an excellent option for individuals with mobility issues who need additional support to get in and out of bed.

“The Saatva Classic is a showstopper in this category,” agreed Livvi. “During our tape measure test, we recorded just 3 inches of sinkage when lying on the Saatva’s edges. That is really impressive.”

We also gave the Saatva a 4 out of 5 in the cooling category. Livvi and I used our thermal gun to measure the initial temperature of the Saatva Classic’s surface and then again after lying on it for 5 minutes, to see how much it heated up. After lying on it, we saw the bed rise by only 7.8 degrees, which indicates good cooling overall. However, folks who sleep extra-hot will likely prefer something with a little more temperature-regulating firepower. 

However, the Saatva Classic wasn’t a game changer in every category. It scored the lowest in motion isolation, earning a 2.7 out of 5. Its two coil layers cause a lot of motion transfer, so if you’re sensitive to movement, you’ll likely feel every move your partner or pet makes throughout the night.

“As someone who owns this mattress and sleeps on it every night, I’d have to agree with Kenny,” said Livvi. “Whenever friends or family sleep over, I can feel every movement they make on their side of the bed.”

I also don’t recommend the Saatva Classic to sleepers with sensitive joints or strict side sleepers. These folks will likely need something softer, like an all-foam mattress, to cushion their sensitive pressure points.

Is your heart set on this innerspring mattress? See how it performed across all our tests in our full Saatva Classic mattress review. If you’re interested in the Saatva brand but prefer a memory foam mattress, check out the Saatva Contour5.

Have you been struggling with nighttime heat? You aren’t the only one sweating it out. A Casper-Gallup study found that 14 percent of American adults always feel hot at night. If you fall into that group, the Leesa Sapira Chill might be the answer you’ve been looking for. This mattress impressed our testers with its above-average cooling and pressure relief, earning 4 out of 5 or higher in both categories and an overall score of 3.7.

During testing, we immediately noticed how cool this mattress felt. With its gel-infused foam, breathable pocketed coils, and cooling fiber cover, this hybrid mattress was made with hot sleepers in mind. During our thermal gun test, our testers found that it only increased by 5 degrees after lying on it for 5 minutes, which shows how well the Sapira Chill maintains a cool surface.

“I was very impressed by the Leesa’s cooling abilities,” said mattress tester Riley Otis. “The cover has a cool-to-the-touch feel that persisted the whole time I was lying on it. The gel-infused foam quilted into the pillow top was also noticeably cool.”

We tested the Medium-Firm model, which our testers found perfect for back and side sleepers. The foam layer offered ample cushioning, while the pocketed coils underneath provided lift and zoned support. This led to the Sapira Chill earning an impressive average score of 4.5 out of 5 for pressure relief.

“I feel very comfortable on my side,” said mattress tester Erin Chiles. “This mattress gives me enough sinkage in the right places to align my spine. I would recommend this mattress to side sleepers in a heartbeat.”

While the Leesa Sapira Chill might be a home run for side sleepers and those who overheat, it isn’t one size fits all. I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to combination sleepers or couples easily disturbed by movement. Our testers gave the Sapira Chill a 2 and 3 out of 5 for responsiveness and motion isolation, respectively. 

Combination sleepers need a more responsive mattress that prevents them from feeling stuck in the layers when changing positions, and light sleepers will want something that better isolates their partner’s movements to one side of the mattress.

If you’re unsure whether the Leesa is your next mattress, check out our full Leesa Sapira Mattress review. Or, for another cooling option with better motion isolation, check out Tempur-Pedic’s TEMPUR-ProBreeze mattress.

For back sleepers, balancing support and pressure relief is essential to a comfortable night’s sleep. As Dr. Shelby Harris, one of our medical advisors, explains, “Back sleepers should seek a blend between support and pressure relief that can promote proper spinal alignment in this position while still cushioning the lower back and preventing pain.” The Titan Plus offers just that, with foam layers that provide soft comfort while the robust coils maintain firmness to support proper spinal alignment. Our testers were impressed with its performance, earning it a 4 out of 5 or higher in edge support, responsiveness, and motion isolation, and a strong overall score of 4.4.

Consistent support across the entire mattress surface is essential for back sleepers, and the Titan Plus excels here. The mattress scored a near-perfect 4.6 out of 5 for its solid edge support, which keeps you stable when you lay near the edge.

“I felt very secure on my back, side, and stomach when lying close to the edge,” said mattress tester Sosha Lewis. “It was easy to switch positions, and I didn’t have any fear that I was falling out of bed.”

Response is also helpful for back sleepers, as a mattress that can quickly adapt to your movements helps prevent discomfort. The Titan Plus earned a perfect 5 in this category for its quick responsiveness. The combination of foam and durable coils ensures that when you shift positions, the mattress adjusts quickly and offers support without feeling too rigid or causing you to sink too deep.

“It was very easy to move from one position to the other,” explained Sosha. “There was minimal to no resistance. Combination sleepers and sexually active couples should like how easy it is to move. You feel on top of this bed rather than down in it.”

However, the Titan Plus has room for improvement when it comes to pressure relief for side sleepers. Our testers gave it a 2.7 out of 5 in this area because the mattress was too firm to provide the cushioning these sleepers need around the hips and shoulders. If this sounds like you, check out our list of the best mattresses for side sleepers for more suitable options.

Similarly, I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to folks looking for a mattress to “sink into” at night. While the Titan Plus contains memory foam, it isn’t soft enough to provide that deep, cradling feel. Instead, it offers a more supportive, responsive surface that lifts you, which may not be ideal for those who prefer a plush, enveloping sensation.

Interested in the Titan Plus? Read our full Titan Plus mattress review for more details. If you’re interested in something a bit softer than the Titan Plus, check out the Nectar Classic Hybrid.

If you want a quality mattress that’s equal parts eco-friendly and comfortable, this organic mattress is your ticket to an elevated sleeping experience. The Birch Luxe Natural’s premium materials helped it earn high scores across the board, including a 4 out of 5 or higher in cooling and pressure relief and an overall score of 4.2.

“This mattress feels super-luxurious,” said mattress tester Bridget Chapman. “The latex foam provides some impressive pressure relief, and I feel supported by the individually wrapped coils.”

Back sleepers should love the Birch Luxe’s pressure-relieving abilities. Our testers gave it a 4 out of 5 in this category because the pressure map showed primarily blue in the back-sleeping position, indicating little to no pressure buildup. In other words, this mattress should help strict back sleepers and folks with back pain ward off aches and pains.

This mattress also showed solid pressure relief results when our testers tried it on their sides. However, they saw some pressure building up around their hips and shoulders. Based on their experience, I recommend a softer mattress for those needing more contouring and cushioning around their joints and high-pressure areas.

Where the Birch Luxe really shines is cooling. Our mattress testers gave this mattress a perfect 5 out of 5 in this category because of its breathable construction. During testing, they barely noticed an increase in temperature after lying on it for an extended time.

“The individually wrapped coils do a good job of promoting airflow in the mattress,” explained Bridget. “Overall, it sleeps pretty cool. Most couples and hot sleepers should be comfy on this mattress.”

Unfortunately, the Birch Luxe’s edge support leaves a lot to be desired. Our mattress testers felt more supported when lying closer to the edges, but could feel themselves slipping while sitting on the mattress perimeter. The Birch Luxe is still a decent choice for couples because they should be able to use the entire surface without feeling unsteady, but folks with mobility concerns may prefer a mattress with sturdier edges to bear down on for extra support.

Interested in learning more about this earth-friendly latex mattress? Learn more about  its features in our full Birch Luxe Natural mattress review or check out the Avocado Green for another organic option with stronger edge support.