The Most Comfortable Mattress of 2025

The Helix Midnight Luxe has a well-rounded design that’s versatile enough to suit many different types of sleepers. Its hybrid construction prioritizes pressure relief without sacrificing support. With above-average durability, the Midnight Luxe is an excellent pick for shoppers who want a comfortable mattress that’s also long-lasting.

Why We Like It

Side sleepers on our team weighing between 130 and 230 pounds noted that the bed’s medium firm (6) feel provided an excellent balance between gentle contouring and sturdy support. Back and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds also reported feeling comfortably supported, although heavier individuals within these sleep position groups felt that they sank too deeply into the memory foam comfort layer.

How Does It Feel?

The mattress is encased in a soft, stretchy, breathable Tencel cover with a plush pillow-top surface. The comfort system has two layers: one made from memory foam and the other from polyfoam. Our tests showed that the memory foam contoured closely to our bodies, cradling our hips and joints to alleviate pressure point discomfort. The polyfoam layer added cushioning and kept us from sinking too deeply into the support core. The support core contains pocketed coils that give the mattress greater breathability and bounce without too much noise. We found that very little motion transfers across the bed, since each coil moves independently. The coil core has a reinforced perimeter to increase edge support, allowing our testers to use the entire mattress surface. A final layer of polyfoam serves as a base to support the coils as they compress.

Simply put, the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Memory Foam is one of the most comfortable mattresses in its price range. This thoughtfully constructed all-foam model features comfort layers that cradle your body, zoned transitional foam for extra support around your torso and hips, and a firm base to stabilize the mattress and keep your body on an even plane.

Why We Like It

Most of our testers responded favorably to the CopperFlex, but the mattress earned especially high ratings from side and back sleepers up to 230 pounds. The cushy comfort layers deliver ample cushioning for the shoulders and hips, which can reduce pressure buildup for side sleepers, while the zoned transitional foam helps keep back sleepers on an even plane with little to no sagging beneath their midsections. We also awarded the mattress high marks for motion isolation – all six foam layers work together to absorb movement and prevent it from transferring to the other side of the mattress, so the CopperFlex is a solid choice for couples. 

How Does It Feel?

The CopperFlex is composed of six individual layers, beginning with an inch of adaptive polyfoam resting directly beneath the surface. This gives the mattress an invitingly plush feel. Two memory foam layers provide additional cushioning to create a close mold for your figure to promote even alignment and alleviate pressure along the spine. A zoned transitional layer feels firmer beneath your midsection to prevent sinkage around the heaviest areas of your body. Two high-density foam base layers round out the balanced medium firm (6) design.

The Saatva Classic delivers superior comfort with pressure-relieving foam layers over two coil systems. You can choose from three firmness options, but each design provides ample support and bounce to keep your spine properly aligned.

Why We Like It

Our team tested all three firmness levels for the Saatva Classic. Side and back sleepers under 130 pounds will probably prefer the soft (3) design, which feels quite plush on the surface thanks to its thick foam layers. Back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds should consider the firm (8) model, which barely conforms at all and won't compress beneath their weight. That said, most of our testers found the medium firm (6) design most comfortable. This model offers a light contour, gentle bounce, and sturdy support without making the surface feel overly stiff. Both coil layers promote steady airflow and the cover is made of breathable organic cotton, so the Saatva Classic also received strong ratings for temperature control.

How Does It Feel?

The Saatva Classic's comfort system is encased in a Euro-top cover, and consists of adaptive polyfoam and a thin memory foam "lumbar pad" intended to alleviate lower back pain. A transitional layer of pocketed minicoils provides additional contouring while creating a buffer between your body and the support core, which contains sturdy, low-gauge hourglass innerspring coils. These coils are reinforced along the perimeter with high-density foam rails to bolster edge support. In addition to the three firmness options, you can choose from profiles of 11.5 or 14.5 inches – the latter has thicker coils for more support and bounce.

If you're a side sleeper, chances are you'll need a mattress that contours closely to cushion the shoulders and hips while pushing back against your weight and supporting your spinal alignment. The Softer WinkBed checks all of these boxes, and the luxurious hybrid design also delivers sturdy edge support and excellent temperature control.

Why We Like It

During our hands-on tests, the Softer WinkBed earned high marks from our side sleepers across all weight groups. Those weighing up to 230 pounds were particularly impressed with the balance of deep cushioning and zoned midsection support. Back sleepers under 130 pounds also enjoyed the mattress. The foam layers absorb movement and isolate motion nicely, which can help couples sleep soundly, but the perimeter feels secure and the breathable cover helps the mattress maintain a comfortable surface temperature.

How Does It Feel?

The Softer WinkBed's comfort system begins with a thin layer of adaptive polyfoam sewn to the cover, followed by two additional foam layers for extra cushioning. The mattress is medium soft (4), making it the plushest of the four WinkBed designs, so you'll notice a close contour as your body settles into the surface. Pocketed coils give the Softer WinkBed stability and bounce, and thicker springs rest beneath your midsection to provide extra support for your torso and hips. That said, people who weigh more than 230 pounds – especially back and stomach sleepers – should consider one of the firmer WinkBed models to ensure they receive the reinforcement they need.

The flippable Layla Memory Foam Mattress has an all-foam construction that relieves pressure points for side sleepers across all weight groups. The mattress is relatively lightweight, making it easier to switch between its medium soft (4) and firm (7) surfaces.

If you’re not sure what firmness is right for you — or if you’re seeking a versatile mattress for a guest room — the Layla Memory Foam’s reversible design gives you two options in one well-constructed bed.

Why We Like It

Our testing team includes people of all weight groups and preferred sleeping positions. Side sleepers weighing less than 230 pounds opted for the enhanced contouring of the medium soft (4) side of the mattress, while those over that weight felt better supported by the firm (7) side. Though there were differing opinions among our lighter back and stomach sleepers about their preferred firmness level, testers over 130 pounds who primarily sleep in those positions were in unanimous agreement that the firm side is better.

How Does It Feel?

Both surfaces use memory foam to alleviate pressure buildup. A copper gel infusion in the material is designed to transfer heat away from the body and inhibit odor-causing microbial growth. The medium soft side has a 3-inch layer of memory foam layer that provides deeper contouring. An additional layer of zoned polyfoam enhances the medium soft side’s cradling and support. On the firm surface, a 1-inch layer of memory foam sits directly on top of the polyfoam core, offering slight cushioning with minimal sinkage. The mattress includes a cover that’s designed to feel cool. Combined with the copper gel-infused memory foam, the Layla Memory Foam Mattress has enough features engineered for temperature regulation to appeal to hot sleepers who prefer foam. Its flippable design is also ideal for sleepers with changing firmness preferences.

Finding the right mattress can be difficult for couples with different firmness needs — especially if they’re shopping with limited budgets. The Pillar Split Firmness Mattress is designed with a plush, adaptive medium soft (4) feel on the left side, and a more supportive medium firm (6) feel on the right. If this setup doesn’t correspond to your preferred sides of the bed, simply rotate the mattress after unboxing it. While the Split Firmness Mattress is on the expensive side, it may be a wise long-term investment if one or both of you loses sleep due to not feeling comfortable in bed.

Why We Like It

The Split Firmness Mattress’ design is an asset for anyone whose preferred firmness is different from their sleep partner’s. Our team found that the left-hand side was most comfortable for side and back sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds, while the firmer right side accommodated people in these weight groups up to 230 pounds. Stomach sleepers under 130 pounds also preferred the latter. Thick coils in a zoned configuration help ensure good ease of movement and little to no resistance when you change sleep positions. Since the coils promote steady airflow, the mattress should also sleep fairly cool. If you need extra temperature control, you can upgrade to a cover made of GlacioTex phase change material that dissipates body heat on contact.

How Does It Feel?

Our testers noticed deep contouring on the medium soft side. Since the comfort system has multiple foam layers, you’ll notice close cushioning and a slow response to movement. The medium firm side is also somewhat adaptive, but should provide adequate support for people who weigh up to 230 pounds — side and back sleepers in particular. Transitional polyfoam provides additional cushioning while maintaining an even surface for your body. The coils are zoned to push back against the extra weight from your midsection and cradle lighter areas of the body. Perimeter reinforcement also helps ensure minimal sinkage when you lie close to the edges of your mattress or get in and out of bed.