Shopping for a new mattress can feel very personal. Your sleeping position and body composition play a huge role, meaning that a comfortable mattress for others might not translate into a comfortable mattress for you. Of course, your preferences for a cooling, bouncy, responsive, or contouring mattress also come into play, making things even more complicated. Luckily, that doesn't mean mattress shopping is a shot in the dark. Below, we've rounded up the best mattresses for most people with options for different sleeping positions and preferences.
We've tested more than 50 mattresses on a standardized test bench so you can compare how they feel and perform for your specific weight and sleeping position. Below, you'll find our recommendations for the best models. You might also be interested in one of the best mattresses for side sleeping. If you're looking for an option made with natural materials, see our picks for the best latex mattresses. Or, if convenient delivery is a priority, check out our recommendations for the best bed-in-a-box mattresses.
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Best Mattress
Side Sleeping8.3Back Sleeping8.5Stomach Sleeping8.6Longevity5.3Cooling8.9Motion Dissipation8.5See all our test resultsFirmness LevelMedium (47 Pa/mm)The best mattress we've tested for a variety of sleeping positions and weight ranges is the Casper Snow. This Medium hybrid mattress's highly contouring, soft memory foam comfort layers give it an enveloping feel that helps it offer strong pressure relief for most people. At the same time, it delivers very good support for heavier sleepers and is even more supportive for lighter sleepers. This makes it a decent choice regardless of your weight or sleeping position, though heavier side sleepers and lighter back and stomach sleepers will be most comfortable.
This mattress stands out for its excellent cooling performance. While memory foam tends to retain heat, it compensates with specialized cooling features, including aluminum-graphite strips, making it a good choice for hot sleepers. It's also ideal for partnered sleepers, as its excellent motion isolation means you won't be disturbed by every little move your partner makes. That said, the contouring memory foam comfort layers can make it hard to move around. Unfortunately, it's not very durable, either. The foam in the mattress is lower-density, lower-quality foam, which may lead to it forming permanent indentations sooner. If ease of movement or durability are priorities for you, you might prefer the Helix Midnight Luxe 2025, which performs better in both of these areas.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Mattress
Side Sleeping6.4Back Sleeping7.6Stomach Sleeping8.0Longevity8.9Cooling8.1Motion Dissipation7.5See all our test resultsFirmness LevelFirm (81 Pa/mm)If you want a firmer mattress or prefer a less enveloping feel, consider the Sleep On Latex Pure Green Organic. This very firm, all-latex mattress offers consistent, impressive support regardless of your weight, so it'll support your hips and lumbar area, keeping your spine aligned if you sleep on your back or stomach. You won't sink very deeply into it, and it's super responsive, so unlike the Casper Snow, it won't make you feel enveloped or hugged.
It's also a very durable mattress, since it's entirely made of high-quality latex, which will resist showing signs of wear for longer. Despite its all-foam design, it offers great cooling, so it's a suitable option for hot sleepers. However, if you sleep with a partner, it's worth noting that its motion isolation isn't as strong as the Casper. While you'll feel most movements only near the source, and they dissipate quickly, it may not be ideal if you sleep lightly. It's also worth noting that its very firm feel makes it unsuitable for most side sleepers. While it'll offer decent pressure relief for heavier individuals, you still might prefer a plusher mattress, and it'll be uncomfortable for average-weight and lighter side sleepers.
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Best Mid-Range Mattress
Side Sleeping7.9Back Sleeping7.7Stomach Sleeping7.6Longevity6.3Cooling8.4Motion Dissipation9.0See all our test resultsFirmness LevelMedium (46 Pa/mm)The Tuft and Needle Mint is a softer, more versatile option in the mid-range. This all-foam Medium mattress offers solid support and pressure relief for most people, making it suitable for a range of sleeping positions and body types. While it's not as supportive as the Sleep On Latex Pure Green Organic, it offers enough support for most back and stomach sleepers. Its very soft upper comfort layers provide enough pressure relief for most side sleepers, though if you're in the lighter weight category, you may want a softer mattress for side sleeping. Overall, it works for a wide range of body types and sleeping positions, making it a good option if you're a combination sleeper or looking for a mattress that suits you and your partner.
It's cooling enough for hot sleepers, and offers fantastic motion isolation, so you won't feel most movements. It has very sturdy edges, so you can comfortably sit or sleep on the side of the bed. However, it uses a mix of good and lower-quality foam and isn't as durable as the previous pick, so it may start sagging or forming body impressions sooner.
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Best Budget Mattress
Side Sleeping8.1Back Sleeping7.3Stomach Sleeping7.1Longevity6.7Cooling8.1Motion Dissipation9.4See all our test resultsFirmness LevelMedium-Plush (39 Pa/mm)The Silk & Snow Mattress is a great budget option for side sleepers. This Medium-Plush mattress's memory foam comfort layer helps it offer impressive pressure relief. It has good body conformity for lighter people, so it offers better pressure relief for people in that weight category than the Tuft and Needle Mint. It performs even better for average-weight and heavier individuals, so regardless of your weight, it'll relieve enough pressure on your arm and shoulder for comfortable side sleeping. The sleeping surface is responsive, so it doesn't have a hugging feel. However, it's not very bouncy, which can make it feel harder to change sleeping positions compared to springier mattresses.
This mattress also stands out for its fantastic motion isolation. You'll feel very little movement, even if your partner moves a lot as they sleep. It's cooling enough for hot sleepers and also a reasonably durable mattress, since it's entirely made of good-quality foam. However, its edge support is just okay. If you need a solid surface for getting in and out of bed or just like to sleep near the side of the mattress, you'll likely want a mattress with sturdier sides.
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Best Cheap Mattress
Side Sleeping6.7Back Sleeping7.3Stomach Sleeping7.5Longevity6.0Cooling8.3Motion Dissipation8.8See all our test resultsFirmness LevelMedium-Firm (54 Pa/mm)If you don't want to spend much but still want a comfortable mattress, the Allswell Hybrid is a great cheap option. This Medium-Firm hybrid mattress isn't as suitable for side sleeping as the Silk & Snow Mattress, but its solid support performance makes it a good option for a range of back and stomach sleepers. It's most supportive for lighter people, but also offers decent support for heavier and average-weight individuals, so you'll sink quite evenly into it, which helps keep your spine aligned. Its upper comfort layers aren't as soft as the previous pick's, and you won't sink in as far, but they are very contouring, which helps add pressure relief without creating an enveloping feel.
This mattress also offers a good overall performance, especially for the price. It's cooling enough for hot sleepers, has very sturdy edges so you can comfortably sleep near the side of the bed, and offers excellent motion isolation that makes it suitable for sleeping with a partner. That said, it's not as durable as some of the previous picks. There's one layer of good-quality foam included in the mattress, but all of the comfort layers are made of lower-density foam and will be prone to forming permanent indentations sooner.
Notable Mentions
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Casper Cooling Select:
The Casper Cooling Select is a budget-friendly all-foam mattress that you might prefer to the Silk & Snow Mattress if you're a back or stomach sleeper. It offers better support overall, especially for heavier individuals, and also has a springier feel that makes it feel easier to move around on. However, its cooling and motion dissipation are both significantly worse.
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Big Fig Mattress:
The Big Fig Mattress is a hybrid model designed for plus-size people. Its medium firmness level makes it suitable for heavier side sleepers. While it's not as cooling as the Casper Snow, it's bouncier and more responsive, which makes changing sleeping positions feel easier. It's also quite durable, thanks to its higher-quality foam.
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Saatva Latex Hybrid:
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a good alternative to the Casper Snow for lighter back and stomach sleepers. It's not quite as cooling, but it comes close. With a bouncier and more responsive feel, it's much easier to move around on. It's also more durable, so it'll resist sagging for longer.
See our review
Recent Updates
May 08, 2026:
We've made minor updates to the text and checked that the products are in stock, but our recommendations haven't changed.
Mar 27, 2026:
We removed the Beautyrest Mattress, Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, and Beautyrest Silver BRS900, and added the Sleep On Latex Pure Green Organic, Silk & Snow Mattress, and Allswell Hybrid as picks.
Jan 22, 2026:
We've updated this article to list recommendations by price. Each of our picks has been updated accordingly.
Jan 13, 2026:
We've replaced the Purple Mattress with the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid as the 'Best Cooling Mattress,' as it offers an even better cooling performance. We also replaced the Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid with the Nectar Premier as our pick for 'Best Mattress Under $1,000 For Side Sleeping,' because it offers better cooling and motion dissipation. Additionally, we added the Casper Snow as our memory foam pick.
Nov 07, 2025:
We've added the Novaform Legacy and Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid as options for under $1,000. The Sleep On Latex Pure Green Organic was also moved to the Notable Mentions.
All Reviews
These recommendations are what we think are currently the best mattresses for most people, based on performance as well as foam quality when possible. We factor in the price, feedback from our visitors, and availability.
That said, everyone has different needs and preferences when it comes to mattresses. If none of our picks seem 'just right,' our How To Choose A Mattress guide goes into more detail about how to find a mattress with the right feel and firmness for you using our reviews. For a more detailed look at mattress firmness, how it affects support and pressure relief, as well as how we measure it, read our firmness guide. You may also want to check out our mattress size guide and dimensions chart to learn about how much real estate different mattress sizes offer.
If you'd like to compare more mattresses, here's a list of all of our mattress reviews so you can find your best option.