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Oct 31, 2024

Best Mattresses In A Box 2024 | Tested By Our Sleep Experts - Forbes Vetted

The best mattress in a box is as high-quality as a bed you can find in a traditional brick-and-mortar store, but comes with the added bonus of delivering directly to your doorstep—no setup or shipping

The best mattress in a box is as high-quality as a bed you can find in a traditional brick-and-mortar store, but comes with the added bonus of delivering directly to your doorstep—no setup or shipping fees required. Our mattress editors tested over 120 bed-in-a-box mattresses and named the Helix Midnight Luxe the best overall. Its plush pillow top, comfortable feel and supportive construction with added lumbar support that accommodates a wide range of sleepers.

We tested the best mattresses in a box to determine the top 10 options.

During testing, we evaluated each mattress for durability, comfort and value, and we discovered quality beds that our editors now claim as some of their favorites. Many of the beds on this list earned a spot on our best mattresses of 2024 guide, whose contenders include mattresses in a box as well as in-person retailer models. But if you’re still hesitant to shop for mattresses without feeling them in person first, rest assured: Our picks come with generous trial periods that let you test your new bed in the comfort of your home.

Helix Sleep

Type: Hybrid | Height: 13.5 inches | Weight: 120 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Medium | Shipping: Free | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years

Buy if: You’re a side, back or combination sleeper who likes a plush (but not too plush) mattress

Skip if: You’re primarily a stomach sleeper or prefer a firmer feel

The Helix Midnight Luxe is a premium upgrade from the entry-level Helix Midnight and gets high praise from most people who tuck themselves into it. Its light, airy pillow top and cradling comfort foams relieve pressure from the hips and shoulders, while its dense, 1,000-coil system with zoned lumbar support promotes spinal alignment. This mattress, which we also list in our best hybrid mattresses guide, has (based on our own testing) a medium to medium-firm profile that accommodates most sleeping positions thanks to its balanced feel, including side, back and combination sleepers.

The mattress has a few more pluses: According to the brand, its copper-infused design helps absorb body heat; in our testing, we found it reliably helped us sleep cooler and more comfortably. If you want maximum cooling power, there’s also a GlacioTex Cooling Cover as an optional add-on. And the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress stays true to its luxurious name and comes with a fluffy, quilted pillow top for next-level comfort.

What our testers say: “I’ve slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe every night for the past three months, and I continue to be impressed by how comfortable, supportive and cooling it is,” says mattress updates writer Alexandra Garrett, who reviewed the Helix Midnight Luxe. “I’m a side sleeper, and I rarely wake up with pain thanks to the bed’s pressure-relieving abilities.”

Expert tip: If you want a Helix Luxe mattress but aren’t a side sleeper, the brand has six other beds in the Luxe collection that range in firmness. The Helix Dawn Luxe is a firmer mattress that’s tailored better for back and stomach sleepers. Helix also has a quiz to help set you up with a mattress based on your habits, preferences and needs.

DreamCloud Sleep

Type: Hybrid | Height: 12 inches | Weight: 85 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Medium-firm (6.5) | Shipping: Free | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Buy if: You’re a back, stomach or combination sleeper who wants a supportive bed at a good value

Skip if: You sleep on your side most nights and want a softer feel, or you sleep hot

Generally, back and stomach sleepers prefer a bed with a medium-firm profile that keeps their back in proper alignment. If you sleep face up or down on a bed that’s too soft, you risk waking up with back pain in the morning. The DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress fits the bill for back and stomach sleepers, with even more to add in terms of comfort and value.

Above the system of coils with enhanced edge support is a blend of memory foam and gel-infused comfort foams, with a small but noticeable amount of foam also woven into its luxe, cashmere-blend cover. In tandem with a thick pocketed coil layer, its dense foam materials help prevent your trunk from sagging into the bed, as they aren’t squishy and marshmallowy like some memory foams. Then, the quilted top adds just the right amount of comfort to further relieve pressure points. If you catch the DreamCloud during a sale, it costs less than many popular foam mattresses that don't contain steel coils or cashmere. Back and stomach sleepers would be hard-pressed to find a medium-firm bed at a lower price that delivers the same quality.

What our testers say: “I’m primarily a stomach sleeper, and the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress is one of my favorite beds for the money,” says mattress and sleep editor McKenzie Dillon. “Its medium-firm profile makes it properly supportive without being so firm that it loses its snuggle appeal. It also has good edge support and isolates motion well for a hybrid mattress.”

Forbes Vetted contributor Bre Richey, who also tested the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress, says, “It offers a firm, lifted feel with a slight pillow top for comfort. Both my husband and I slept ‘on’ rather than ‘in’ the mattress.”

Expert tip: While DreamCloud says this mattress is good for all sleeping positions, we think it’s on the firmer end of the spectrum. This means we recommend it on our lists of the best mattresses for back sleepers and the best beds for stomach sleepers, but side sleepers may find it too hard. That said, if you crave a bit more cushion, you can upgrade to the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid, which features softer memory foam layers.

Nectar sleep

Type: Memory foam | Height: 14 inches | Weight: 97 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Medium-firm (6.5) | Shipping: Free | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Buy if: You’re a back, side or combo sleeper who wants a responsive memory foam mattress, or a couple seeking good motion isolation

Skip if: You’re a die-hard stomach sleeper or like a firmer mattress

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress is the brand’s most popular mattress, and it’s the mid-level pick, price-wise, among the three mattress model tiers. The memory foam version of this mattress used to have a medium-firm feel, but it recently went through an update. Now, it has a softer feel that's more suitable for a variety of sleeper positions and a cool-to-the-touch cover. It’s constructed with a 1-inch gel memory foam layer for comfort and a 3-inch transition layer to reduce motion transfer and act as a buffer above the dense support layer. These comfort layers give the bed a contouring, hugging feel that memory foam fanatics know and love, and they do a great job of stopping motion transfer across the mattress. (This mattress is also available as a hybrid, which is suitable for folks who need a bit more support and bounce.)

Traditional memory foam beds are notorious for their tendency to retain heat, but the Nectar Premier is built with reinforcements to keep you from sleeping too hot. In addition to the gel memory foam (which is inherently lighter and more breathable than traditional foam), the cover is woven with cooling fibers that help draw heat away from your body for a cooler, more comfortable sleep.

What our testers say: Dillon says, “Nectar is a top-rated bed-in-a-box brand, and the Nectar Premier is a good middle ground compared to its other models when it comes to added features, comfort and price. I think it’s similar to a soft Tempur-Pedic Mattress, one of the most popular memory foam beds on the market, but it costs a fraction of the price. It’s perfect for back, side and combination sleepers who like a marshmallowy memory foam feel, and it sells for a great value.”

Expert tip: If you prefer a slightly firmer bed that’s more responsive to pressure or if you weigh over 250 pounds, consider a Nectar Hybrid. In addition to being bouncier, this mattress may sleep cooler than the all-foam version (as hybrids tend to do); it is slightly more expensive than its foam counterpart.

Leesa

Type: Hybrid | Height: 14 inches | Weight: 103 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Plush (3-5), medium-firm (5-7) and firm (7-9) | Shipping: Free | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Buy if: You like a balance of softness and support, you need lumbar support or you sleep hot

Skip if: You prefer an extra-firm mattress or appreciate a true memory foam feel

The Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress proves that a high-end, hotel-quality mattress can come from a cardboard box. It’s loaded with added features and offers a luxurious sleep experience at an affordable price. Above the zoned pocketed coil layer are four slabs of comfort foams, a quilted specialty cover that creates a comfortable, plush and responsive sleep surface.

While other beds come with a cooling cover at an additional cost, the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress has temperature-regulating fibers already woven into the cover. The polyethylene fibers absorb body heat and evenly disperse it through the mattress, which helps prevent hot sleepers from overheating. According to Leesa, the cover helps maintain a skin temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit.

Another great benefit of this hybrid mattress is that it’s available in three firmness levels—plush, medium-firm and firm—which makes it an accommodating choice for a wide variety of sleeping styles. (For comparison’s sake, the mattress we named best overall on this list, the Helix Midnight Luxe, has only one available firmness level.) The Leesa Sapira Chill has a lengthy trial period and warranty coverage to boot.

What our testers say: Dillon says, “There’s a lot to like about the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress. It’s supportive for my spine, and I love its squishy, quilted pillow top. It doesn’t feel like a memory foam mattress where you sink into the bed’s comfort layers, and the coils help give it more bounce. It feels light and airy and helps regulate temperature, which is a recipe for a good night’s sleep.”

Expert tip: Side sleepers should consider the plush model for better pressure relief, while back and stomach sleepers should opt for the medium-firm or firm option. Firmer beds provide better support for those who favor sleeping on their front and back.

Layla

Type: Memory foam | Height: 10.5 inches | Weight: 69 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Soft on one side (4), firm on the other (7) | Shipping: Free | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Buy if: You like the hugging feel of memory foam without the sinkage

Skip if: You’re a fan of a bouncy hybrid and/or require the added support of an innerspring mattress

The Layla Memory Foam Mattress is a top bed-in-a-box choice for those looking for variety. Its standout feature is its flippable design, perfect for a kid whose sleep habits change as they get older or your guest room to accommodate guests and their different needs. A flippable mattress also offers a longer lifespan than a standard bed, as you’re able to get use from and evenly wear each side. One side of this mattress offers a soft feel and the other, firm; the soft side is great for side sleepers looking for some extra plushness, and the firm side is better for back or combo sleepers who appreciate the extra support.

Inside, the Layla’s primary comfort layers contain copper gel–infused memory foam, which give the mattress a hugging, pressure-relieving profile (especially the soft side). Copper is one of the most conductive elements, too, so the infused foam draws heat away from your body and evenly disperses it through the mattress. This helps keep you or your guests cooler and more comfortable through the night. While the DreamCloud and Nectar mattresses are made with dense memory foam, the Layla offers a cushier, lighter feel that’s more comparable to neutral foam.

What our testers say: Dillon says, “During testing, I actually found the firm side of the bed to be around a medium-firm, which is my sweet spot between soft and supportive. I’m not a huge fan of dense memory foam, either, because it causes resistance when I switch positions. But the Layla mattress is more airy and responsive, so you don’t get the ‘sink in’ feel reminiscent of certain memory foam beds. While it’s a little too soft for me, the soft side seriously feels like a fluffy cloud.”

Expert tip: Heavy side sleepers over the 250-pound range should consider the Layla Hybrid Mattress, which is just as comfortable as the Layla Memory Foam Mattress, but it offers more support and durability. This is because of the bed’s pocketed coil base, which also helps keep your back in proper alignment.

Plank

Type: Memory foam | Height: 9 inches | Weight: 100 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Firm on one side (8), extra-firm on the other (10) | Shipping: Free | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Buy if: You’re primarily a back and stomach sleeper and prefer a lifted, firm profile

Skip if: You’re a heavyweight sleeper seeking more support, or a side sleeper who prefers a softer bed

In stark contrast to the soft beds on our list, like the Amerisleep AS5 and Layla Memory Foam Mattress, the Plank Firm is one of the firmest beds on the market. It has a dual-sided design that features one firm and one extra-firm side and is inspired by the ancient practice of sleeping on tatami mats. The bed is endorsed by the ACA (American Chiropractic Association) for its ability to reduce back pain and provide advanced lumbar support and is ideal for back or stomach sleepers who want a sleeping surface almost as firm as the ground.

This Plank model boasts an all-foam design with a 6-inch support layer in the center made from high-density foam. The firm side has just one comfort foam layer and a quilted top thinner than an inch, and the extra-firm side’s only cushion is a slim quilted top. Hot sleepers who seek cooling relief should consider the GlacioTex cover upgrade, which has a physically cold-to-the-touch cover.

What our testers say: “The Plank Firm Mattress is one of the firmest mattresses I’ve ever tested,” says Dillon. “If you like the feel of sleeping on top of a mattress better than nestling inside a bed’s foam layers, the Plank Firm is a good choice. I also think the GlacioTex cover is effective at helping hot sleepers cool down because of its immediate cooling sensation.”

Expert tip: Back and stomach sleepers over 250 pounds should consider the hybrid Plank Firm Luxe because it features a pocketed coil base layer, which is more supportive and durable than a foam base.

Cocoon by Sealy

Type: Memory foam | Height: 10 inches | Weight: 73.2 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Medium to medium-firm (6) | Shipping: Free | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Buy if: You’re a side, back or combination sleeper, you tend to sleep hot and want a bed with a good value

Skip if: You’re a heavyweight sleeper who likes the support of a firmer mattress

Sealy is a trusted, well-recognized brand in the mattress industry, and the Cocoon brand belongs to the Sealy family. The Cocoon Chill Memory Foam mattress is one of the best beds you can get for your money and earned a top spot on our list of the best affordable mattresses because its added features don’t seem to inflate its $699 price tag (for a queen size).

The all-foam model is made with four layers, stands 10 inches tall and has a middle-of-the-road firmness that accommodates most sleeping positions. Its memory foam construction gives it a hugging, contouring feel, and thanks to the motion-absorbing nature of memory foam, it isolates motion well across the mattress. This helps prevent nighttime disturbances from a partner who tosses and turns. To help regulate temperature, the cover is cool to the touch and made with a phase-change material that wicks away moisture and body heat, which makes it a good pick for hot sleepers who are more price-conscious.

What our testers say: “It’s rare to find a mattress with cooling technology this good for under $1,000, which is partly what makes this bed stand out,” Dillon notes. “Brands typically charge extra for a phase-changing, cool-to-the-touch cover. But in this case, you can snag a queen-size model for $699, a competitive price compared to similar beds on the market.”

Expert tip: If you’re willing to splurge, opt for the Cocoon Chill Hybrid Mattress with pocketed steel coils and enhanced edge support for just a few hundred dollars extra. I particularly think it’s worth it for sleepers over 250 pounds.

Brooklyn Bedding

Type: Hybrid | Height: 13.25 inches | Weight: 105 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Soft (3), medium (5) or firm (10) | Shipping: Free | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Buy if: You’re a hot sleeper and share a bed with a partner

Skip if: You want a traditional memory foam mattress or sleep cool at night

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a premium mattress designed with hot sleepers in mind and includes multiple layers in its construction that actively work to cool you down. At the very top of the bed is a cool-to-the-touch GlacioTex cover, woven with fibers that draw heat away from your body to help keep you cool. It also features a comfort layer with copper-infused foam and cooling fibers for even more temperature relief. Lastly, its support layer is made from zoned pocketed coils that change in density depending on your body’s needs and help promote airflow for better breathability.

With a hybrid construction and three firmness levels to choose from, it’s a supportive mattress suitable for almost every sleeping position, and a favorite among Forbes Vetted mattress editors.

What our testers say: “I tend to sleep hot and often find myself kicking my covers off at night, but not with the Aurora Luxe,” says senior mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman, who wrote our full-length Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Mattress review. “This mattress did a great job of keeping me and my husband cool while sleeping on it for months. I tested the medium model with the added pillow top and found it to be great for back and combination sleeping. It offered a nice mix of pressure relief and support.”

Expert tip: The Cloud Pillow Top is optional, but you might prefer it because it gives your mattress an extra dash of cushion and softness.

Amerisleep

Type: Memory foam | Height: 14 inches | Brand’s firmness rating: Soft | Shipping: Free | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 20 years

Buy if: You sleep on your side, are a lightweight sleeper or suffer from joint pain

Skip if: You’re a stomach or back sleeper, heavier sleeper (over 250 pounds) or otherwise prefer a firm bed

The Amerisleep AS5 mattress is a 14-inch-thick, all-foam mattress made with four layers: a dense base layer, Hive foam that acts as a transition layer, Active Flex foam for added cushion, and open-cell Bio-Pur foam that, according to the brand, is more breathable and eco-friendly than regular memory foam. Together, the materials promote a soft, marshmallowy feel that offers plenty of give under the joints and molds around your body’s curves. The bed’s cover also includes cooling fibers to help regulate temperature, as well as far infrared, a material used in just a handful of beds that Amerisleep claims can help improve circulation and sleep quality.

What our testers say: Dillon says, “The Amerisleep AS5 is one of the softest mattresses I’ve tested, making it perfect for sleepers under 250 pounds or side sleepers who want prominent give and contouring under the hips and shoulders. With a soft, all-foam construction, it also excels at isolating motion, so couples who share a mattress aren’t bothered by each other’s movements.”

Expert tip: The AS5 Hybrid is better for those who want a more responsive, supportive mattress, like sleepers who weigh over 250 pounds. It also gives the bed a little more bounce.

Helix

Type: Hybrid | Height: 11.5 inches | Weight: 95 pounds | Brand’s firmness rating: Medium-firm | Shipping: Free | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Buy if: You’re a heavyweight back, stomach or combination sleeper over 250 pounds

Skip if: You’re a fan of a plush, soft bed

The Helix Plus mattress was made to be ultra-supportive and comfortable for plus-size sleepers over 250 pounds. The primary support layer is made with 8-inch reinforced steel coils for maximum support, and even stronger coils around the perimeter for enhanced edge support. In the center is Helix’s responsive foam, the brand’s answer to bouncy and supportive latex foam, and on top is a comfort layer made from its pressure-relieving dynamic foam.

Many mattresses made for heavy people have extra-firm profiles, but this is rated around a medium-firm, which means it’s most accommodating for back, stomach and combination sleepers. This mattress also has a stamp of approval from the ACA, which backs its ability to promote spinal alignment and lumbar support. The mattress automatically comes with a breathable knit cover, but you can get the GlacioTex pillow top upgrade for a smooth, cooling feel that helps regulate temperature.

What our testers say: “While I’m not the target audience for the Helix Plus, I think it’s an accommodating and comfortable pick for sleepers who want a more pressure-relieving mattress that’s tailored for plus-size bodies,” says Dillon. “And thanks to Helix’s special foam that mimics latex and its strong hybrid core, the Helix Plus is a responsive mattress that doesn’t make you feel like you’re sinking. This responsiveness makes it much easier for combination sleepers to change positions. It also has strong edge support—a plus for heavy couples.”

Expert tip: The GlacioTex pillow top adds an extra layer of cushion, a feature ideal for combination sleepers who spend some time on their side or anyone who wants to make their bed feel more luxe. It also helps regulate temperature.

While all mattresses in a box provide a convenient delivery process, factors such as height, weight, trial period and warranty can differ. In the following chart, we compare our recommendations spec-by-spec.

Our sleep team has published a vast library of mattress guides spanning a variety of sleep preferences and budgets. Each of our recommendations, from the best mattreses for side sleepers to the best mattresses for back pain, are backed by our years of mattress-testing expertise and research.

To find the best mattresses in a box, our team sought out reputable bed-in-a-box brands and compared the key features of their most popular models, prioritizing features such as ease of delivery, setup, firmness, comfort, spine alignment and pressure relief. We tested each mattress we review for a minimum of 30 days, which is the time period your body needs to adjust to the new bed, to evaluate their performance across those key categories.

We researched each mattress’s shipping cost and delivery time to make sure it isn’t a hassle to get the mattress to your door.

When your mattress in a box does arrive, you’ll need to set it up yourself. We took note of how easy the box is to move, open and spread across the bed frame during our testing. We also made sure each bed-in-a-box contender comes with a generous trial period, so you can test your bed risk-free, as well as a fair warranty to back up manufacturer defects.

Mattresses in a box come in a range of firmnesses to provide a comfort option to all sorts of sleeping positions and body types. That said, it can be difficult to imagine what a mattress feels like based on the brand’s firmness rating alone. That’s why we evaluated the firmness of each mattress and provided recommendations based on our observations and experiences during testing.

We paid close attention to the pressure relief and support of every bed-in-a-box mattress we tested. To test for pressure relief, we lie on the mattress in each sleeping position, including side, back and stomach, and note where we feel pressure buildup and where we feel relief. To test the support of the mattress, we document how well the mattress promotes a healthy spine alignment in each sleeping position. We also checked for signs of poor support, like whether our hips were sinking while in the stomach-sleeping position and whether our shoulders and hips sink while side-sleeping.

Some of the best beds on the market also (conveniently) arrive in boxes. The two most popular types of mattresses in a box are memory foam and hybrid, although you may come across a few latex and polyurethane models, too. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of beds you may encounter when purchasing a mattress in a box, plus the type of sleeper each suits best:

Mattresses come in a wide range of firmness levels, from soft to extra-firm. When shopping for a bed in a box—or any mattress, for that matter—your ideal firmness ultimately depends on your preferred sleep position (more on that below) and body weight. For example, heavier people or folks who sleep on their stomachs may notice sinking from a softer mattress and would be better supported by a firmer one. On the other hand, lightweight people or side sleepers tend to find firm mattresses too stiff and may find a softer one more comfortable.

Your preferred sleeping position is a vital factor to consider when mattress shopping. Whether you sleep on your side, stomach, back or a combination of all three, certain mattresses benefit you more than others.

Bed-in-a-box mattresses come in all of the standard mattress sizes, including twin, full, queen, king and California king. A twin mattress is the smallest at 38 by 75 inches, while a king-size mattress is the largest at 76 by 80 inches. A California king is narrower than a standard king, but it offers four more inches of length, which is ideal for tall sleepers and couples who need more room.

When a new mattress is unsealed from its packaging, it can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This phenomenon, called off-gassing, releases an odor into your space. To combat the smell, we suggest opening your mattress in a well-ventilated area and using fans to help with air circulation. Off-gassing is generally more prevalent in memory foam mattresses. However, if you’d prefer to minimize VOCs, consider an organic mattress with certifications like CertiPUR-US and Greenguard Gold, both of which indicate low emissions. Check out our best organic mattresses guide for specific recommendations.

Before clicking “purchase” on a mattress in a box, double-check the brand’s trial policy and make sure it’s one you’re comfortable with—both in terms of the length and fees involved. Most brands offer free returns, but some charge a fee of around $100. Also, it typically takes about 30 days to break in a new mattress and for your body to adjust to a new feel. Since most bed-in-a-box brands offer at least a 100-night trial, you should have ample time to determine if you like the mattress after your initial break-in period.

Our team of editors and writers have tested over 240 mattresses with the aim of tracking down the best possible options for every type of sleeper. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the bed in a box mattresses that just missed the cut for this list.

Unwrapping and setting up your bed in a box takes a bit of finesse. Below are some tried-and-true tips courtesy of mattress testers Lindsey Vickers, a former Forbes Vetted mattress and sleep editor, and Alison Barretta, a Forbes Vetted contributor. For more in-depth advice, see their full-length article on tips for unboxing beds in a box.

We named the Helix Midnight Luxe our best overall pick: Its plush Tencel pillow top combined with cushy foams give the mattress an undeniably comfortable feel, its reinforced coils offer ample support and its medium profile suits most sleeping positions. If you sleep hot, you can upgrade to an ultra-cooling cover.

A mattress in a box typically lasts between eight and 10 years, which is about as long as a standard mattress. Just be mindful that certain types, like hybrid or innerspring beds, may last longer than a memory foam option due to their supportive coil bases.

For those looking for a more convenient shopping experience, a mattress in a box is absolutely worth it. The process is simple: Order online, wait a week or two and your bed arrives at your doorstep, neatly compressed in a box. If quality is your concern, many mattresses in a box offer the same craftsmanship, durability and comfort as popular in-store mattresses.

When compared to white glove mattress delivery, a bed-in-a-box’s biggest downside is its setup. The box that the mattress arrives in can be heavy, so you may need an extra pair of hands to get it to the bedroom. Also, unboxing requires some finesse to avoid piercing the mattress and getting it on your bed frame safely.

We added a chart that compares each of our mattress recommendations across key factors like sleep trial, mattress type and warranty. We also expanded our buyers guide to include information on mattress sizing and off-gassing.

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