The 15 Best Mattresses to Buy Online (Without Buyer’s Remorse One Year Later)
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You’ve seen the ads for all of those boxed mattress (AKA bed in a box) brands, and they seem so convenient: Pick out your size and firmness, have it delivered to your door, let it unfurl and air out for a day or two, and boom! New bed. But how do you shop for a comfortable mattress online—and actually commit to shelling out hundreds of dollars—when you haven’t laid down on it first? And what are you actually getting when you order one? I’ve got you covered. As PureWow’s home and décor expert, I know how important one’s sleep set-up can be, and a great mattress makes all the difference. Below, find everything you need to know—from the best hybrid mattress to the best for back pain. Along with our top picks from online mattress brands Saatva, Avocado, Cocoon by Sealy and more. Here, the 15 best online mattresses to shop online now.
The Best Mattresses to Buy Online at a Glance
How I Chose the Best Mattresses to Buy Online
First, I had PureWow editors, staffers and friends put some of the buzziest mattress brands to the test. Then, I scoured thousands of reviews online and ultimately narrowed down my selections to make sure each mattress met the following criteria:
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1. Saatva Classic Mattress
First up on our list is a new take on the traditional innerspring, which is beloved by our editors for its combo platter of body-supporting elements. The Saatva Classic comes fit with three firmness levels to choose from and a five-layer construction, including an extra-quilted top for the lumbar region and 1,300 pocketed coils with chiropractor-approved memory foam. To that end, it’s designed to be hip- and spine-supportive at the base with high-density foam rails that prevent you from feeling slurped down into it. The best part? The dual-coil design allows for more airflow, so it’s just as cooling as it is comfortable: “Previously, I’ve enjoyed the feel of memory foam mattresses but found them hot. The Saatva Classic has a top layer made of breathable organic cotton and three-inch pillow-top cushiness, so I’ve never overheated,” writes PureWow Senior Editor Dana Dickey in a PureWow100 review. “I also appreciate that it is crafted with a nice firm bumper of high-density rails around the bed so that they don’t droop, as is the case with too many memory foam mattresses…I wake up feeling more refreshed, and frankly, I drift off to sleep faster, since I’m not tossing and turning to feel comfortable.”
2. TEMPUR-PEDIC TEMPUR-Breeze LuxeBreeze
Good for couples? Check. Medium support for every kind of sleep style? Check. Ultra-cool for hot sleepers? Check, check, check. Not only does the LuxeBreeze model combine innovative coil technology with the brand’s signature memory foam (developed by NASA, no less) but it also uses Pure Cool® Plus—a material that was specially engineered to minimize hot flashes and keep night sweats at bay. “The LuxeBreeze is marketed as feeling 10 degrees cooler—and by George, does she live up to that promise. The mattress is not only miraculously cold to the touch, but it actually stays cool for as long as you’re in it,” Executive Editor Dara Katz raves in a PureWow100 review. “A night on this mattress is like the absence of a mattress. I’m not thinking about what’s underneath because I feel simultaneously weightless and supported, likely thanks to the ‘happy medium’ feel of the medium-hybrid option (also available in ‘soft’ and ‘firm’ feels). The brand says it offers unmatched pressure relief and motion cancellation, which is another big promise, but it delivers on it.” She also adds: “It’s motion canceling—as in, your sleep partner isn’t awoken by your tossing and turning—and I have no complaints about my husband’s sleep patterns interrupting my sleep patterns, or vice versa.” Naturally, Katz’s only drawback was the price (see: number 10 on this list if you’re looking for a more affordable cooling mattress).
3. Purple Rejuvenate Premier Mattress
If there’s one mattress that lives up to its $6,000+ price tag, it’s this one from Purple. I tested it during a stay at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton, and all I can say is—it’s the most comfortable thing this tuchus has ever touched. The construction, which lives up to five-star hotel accommodations, features a whopping 18.5 inches of moldable latex, supportive foam and edge-to-edge coils. But what makes it unlike anything else on the market is the Purple GelFlex Grid. It not only adapts as you move, so it’s supportive in every position, but the grid also holds 30 patents for its cushioning technology. What I loved most about the feel was how it’s bouncy like an innerspring yet adaptive like a memory foam. The hyper-elastic gel instantly flexed to support all of my sleep positions—I’m a side- and stomach-sleeper—and the pillowy Euro-top is the personification of plush. It genuinely feels like you’re lying on a cloud. Add to that the fact that it stays nice and cool, thanks to a proprietary temperature-neutral material that naturally draws heat away from the body. Even my mom, who has severe night sweats, stayed cool and dry the entire trip. That coupled with the comfort is worth every penny if you’re serious about getting a good night’s rest.
4. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress
Looking for a mattress that’ll feel on par with staying at a luxe, five-star hotel? Nectar’s memory foam model scored a 93 out of 100 in a PureWow100 review for its multi-layered memory foam, which can help melt away back pain and keep side sleepers comfortable. “First of all, the mattress’ five layers are designed to relieve common pressure points for a difference that I can actually feel when I lay down after a long day. Plus, its gel memory foam ensures that body heat gets distributed evenly throughout which is a total game-changer for hot sleepers like me. Those factors, combined with its medium firmness ensure that I sleep straight through the night and wake up feeling like I just got 10 plus hours of sleep,” writes former PureWow editor Kara Cuzzone. Pricing ranges from $599 for a twin to $1,049 for a queen to $1,349 for a king.
5. Avocado Green Mattress
ICYMI, latex is a naturally breathable material that provides excellent airflow—and it has inherent resilience, which prevents it from trapping heat like generic memory foams. That’s why we love this hybrid mattress, which features Dunlop latex, GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton, plus up to 1,459 individually wrapped support coils arranged in seven ergonomic zones. Not only that but it also comes in firm, medium and plush feels and the latter includes an ultra-plush box-top construction that’s ideal for side sleepers and pressure relief. Take it from former PureWow editor Nicole Briese’s PureWow100 review: “From the very first night I slept on this mattress, I knew my days of hip agony were over. I put my full weight on my side and waited for the familiar stabbing to come—but none did. The medium-firm cush of the Avocado Green with a pillow top offered a just-right level of support for my aching sides.”
FROM $1,399; $1,189 AT AVOCADO
6. Nolah Evolution Mattress
Another mattress I just can’t get enough of? This dreamy pillowtop hybrid from Nolah. It features nine impressive layers of comfort, and if you’re someone who prefers a marshmallowy feel, you’ll appreciate its ‘plush’ feel, which ranks as a 4.5 on the firmness scale (also available in ‘luxury firm’ and ‘firm’ feems). And as if the two-inch pillowtop’s curve-hugging design wasn’t enough, it also has eight inches of pocketed coils for responsive pressure relief and targeted support: It’s great for side-sleepers like me; the layer of graphite-infused foam offers a sturdy foundation that keeps my hips aligned. I also appreciate how this hybrid has a bouncier, more innerspring-like feel, since I often find memory foam to be too dense. Not only does it genuinely live up to its cloud-like promise, but it also feels breathable and temperature-regulating (thanks to the graphite).
FROM $1,499; $1,099 AT NOLAH
7. Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid Mattress
Made with a combination of Tuft & Needle's signature foam and high-quality pocketed springs, this mattress basically evaporates motion from your partner. Not only that but it also features a medium-firm feel that’s great for couples who need something that’s plush yet firm. “I move around A LOT in my sleep. Like...a LOT. And my husband said he doesn't feel me moving around at night anymore, and I definitely don't feel him,” one Chicago-area couple in their 30s explained in a PureWow100 review. “This is a HUGE perk, and while I miss rolling into my husband all night long, it's nice to be on opposite sides of the bed not even knowing the other person is there.” The mattress also features a 2-inch layer of Micro Diamond Memory Foam, which draws heat away from the body, and it’s all wrapped up with a removable, machine-washable cover.
8. Casper Nova Mattress
Here, an ultra-soft option that’ll give you a cloud-like, sink-into-it feel (as opposed to more supportive and medium-firm options on this list). Casper’s Nova mattress scored 89 points out of 100 in a PureWow100 review for its pocketed micro coils—combined with layers of foam and gel-filled pods—which were designed for side sleepers like former PureWow editor Dena Silver. “Those of us who prefer to sleep on our left or right sides need a little more cushioning to avoid waking up with all those aches and pains—but that doesn’t mean we want to give up the support that a firmer model might offer. Casper was able to figure out a happy medium between the two, resulting in this new hybrid design that features two layers of breathable foam and one layer of springs. There are also seven zones of targeted support for a happy back, including a pressure-relieving zone under the shoulders and a touch more support in the areas where your waist, lower back and hips usually fall,” writes Silver. However, she also writes: “That said, if you don’t necessarily enjoy a super soft, almost sink-into-it feel, this bed isn’t for you…[I felt like] I’d replaced my original mattress with an actual marshmallow. My new Casper mattress was so soft, that I had to exert a ton of effort to readjust or flip over since it felt like I was sinking so deep into the cushy foam.”
FROM $2,495; $1,995 AT CASPER
9. Allswell The Brick Mattress
Yet another PureWow100-vetted mattress we love? This pressure-relieving number from Allswell. “The Brick isn’t rock solid; customers rated it a 5.5 to 7.5 on its 10-point firmness scale, putting it about a point higher than its other models,” writes VP of Editorial Candace Davison. “While doctors used to recommend very firm mattresses in the past, a 268-person survey found that people with lower back pain had the poorest sleep on very hard beds, according to Harvard Health Publishing…[The brick’s] medium-firm to firm level can be just right for providing support without being stiff,” Davison explains. “Under its firm top layer, there’s one inch of copper gel-infused memory foam, designed to transfer heat, so you don’t wake up sweaty. Under that is two inches of high-density foam for support, and just under that is a set of individually wrapped coils, giving the mattress its springiness. But the coils’ best feature, hands down, is that they minimize motion transfer, so if your partner gets up in the middle of the night, there isn’t a ripple that jolts you awake.” She also adds: “One month [after sleeping on The Brick], I wake up each morning ache-free, ready to roll out of bed.”
10. Linenspa Hybrid-Mattress
Coming in at $240 for a queen, it doesn’t get more wallet-friendly than Linenspa’s hybrid model, an Amazon best-seller with more than 99,300 five-star reviews. Basically, what makes it rave-worthy is the innerspring-memory foam construction, which makes it springy without feeling stiff or squishy—and it’s only 8 inches thick, so you can easily add a topper without fighting to put on a fitted sheet (though it’s also available in 10- and 12-inch options). The real draw, however, is that it’s soft enough to accommodate side-sleepers without sacrificing support in the hips, shoulders and spine. Take it from one Amazon reviewer who says it helped with her husband’s aches and pains: “He has a very bad shoulder that is quite painful—often the pain gets so bad at night that he wakes up from it. The memory foam cradles his bad shoulder relieving pressure points on the shoulder and he doesn’t toss and turn nearly [as much as he was before]. Also having Scoliosis, his back pain can often prevent him from falling asleep or staying asleep…With this mattress, it wasn’t an issue! He notably does not feel the springs and the mattress is definitely medium-firm. He’s also a rather heavy person at 320 pounds and is very happy with the [edge support] it offers.”
11. Puffy Lux Mattress
What first drew me to this hybrid is the fact that it’s endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association, so it's guaranteed to hold up to the highest standards of spinal and back support. It has eight layers of premium memory foam with a base of contouring coils that adapt to your posture—all of which is enhanced by the brand’s Plush Dual Cloud Foam to relieve pressure while responding to changes in position throughout the night. It also gets cooling points for a specialized top layer that’s infused with gel to disperse heat away from the body, and the quilted cover is engineered with a cool-to-the-touch feel. “The comfort level is unmatched, providing just the right amount of support while cradling every curve of my body… the most impressive aspect of this mattress is its ability to alleviate back pain. As someone who has struggled with back pain for years, I can attest to the transformative power of this mattress. The combination of superior support and pressure relief has significantly reduced my discomfort,” one Puffy reviewer raves. The cherry on top? It comes with two Puffy pillows, which also have people obsessing.
12. Dreamcloud Hybrid Mattress
With unprecedented levels of pressure-relieving foam and bouncy coils, it makes sense why this hybrid has PureWow Editor-in-Chief Jillian Quint raving. On the one hand, it has individually encased support coils and a sturdy foam base to provide that solid-and-firm feel hard-mattress-devotees are looking for. On the other hand, however, it features extra-soft top layers of CertiPUR-US foam for pressure relief that can conform to your body. “It has a super plush topper that makes the fairly springy mattress below extra cushy, for back, stomach and side-sleepers alike,” Quint explains. “The best thing is probably how little motion transfer other sleepers experience in the bed. I'm a noted tosser-and-turner, and my husband noticed absolutely no movement, even with me right beside him in bed. Highly recommended for couples with different bedtimes and sleep needs...you really don't annoy each other."
13. Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress
Naturally, Sealy is a tried-and-true brand that’s known for its unprecedented support, softness and durability. But we have to say; its new hybrid mattress is by far our favorite. The Cocoon by Sealy Chill Hybrid is just as cooling as it is comfortable, thanks to the premium stretch-knit cover which is infused with phase-change material that helps regulate your temperature as you fall asleep. Under the cooling cover, however, there are also three other layers of memory foam, coiling and support, making for a Goldilocks feel that’s firm yet adaptable. One Sealy reviewer writes: “The [mattress] actually keeps a cooler temperature and reduces sweating during sleep. It also helps my back de-stress and fall into sleep immediately when laying down. I never want to get out of it in the morning!”
14. Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress
This pillow-top option (i.e., there’s an extra layer of padding sewn on top) is Helix’s best-seller for a reason: It features all the hybrid qualities side sleepers love (pressure-relieving memory foam, body-cradling wrapped coils and increased airflow), but the top and middle layers are developed to provide support and spine alignment, even in the fetal position. One reviewer raves on Helix.com: “You get good resistance and support, without just falling into it and contorting. I have not woken up with back pain since the day we got it, and this was consistently a problem for me on the old, spring-only mattress.”
15. Birch Natural Mattress
If you’re looking for something that’s eco-friendly alternative, but with serious bounce, a latex mattress is the way to go. This number by Birch is handmade to order for an entirely organic sleep experience, which offers layers of GOTS-certified cotton, birch wool, Talalay latex and steel innerspring coils. “Not too hard-not too soft, [this mattress] is just the right amount of support. No more pain upon waking, and since it’s organic, there were no worries about ‘off gassing’ (which was one of the biggest selling features for me). I am super sensitive to smells, and there was absolutely NO odor from the mattress,” writes one reviewer on the Birch website.
How to Shop for a Mattress Online
Most online mattress brands are sold directly to consumers, which cuts out the middleman and allows you to shop for high-quality materials without as high of a price tag, since there isn’t a separate store tacking on a profit. “A bed in a box is condensed and rolled into the convenient packaging of a box that can be delivered straight to your door,” explains Ariel Kaye, founder and CEO of bedding company Parachute. “‘Bed in a box’ used to mean that a mattress was exclusively made of foam, but now, there are several options available, from innerspring to latex to hybrid.” If you know how firm you’d like your mattress, it’s easier to determine which material is best for you.
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