Best Mattresses for Couples (2023)

Compromise is one of the keys to a healthy relationship. But when it comes to the mattress you and your partner spend one-third of your lives on, compromising on quality can be anything but healthy.

Let our sleep experts play matchmaker and help you find one of today’s best mattresses for couples. We’ve selected our list of best mattresses for couples that can make your bedroom more blissful, and we also offer advice and shopping tips in our buyer’s guide.

Best Mattress for Couples: Our Top Picks

• Best Foam/Coil Hybrid – Helix Midnight
• Best Mattress for Firmness Options – The WinkBed
• Best Mattress for Hot Sleepers – Saatva Classic
• Best Mattress for Side Sleepers – DreamCloud Premier
• Best Mattress for Plus-Size Couples – Emma Hybrid Comfort
• Best for Lifetime Warranty – Nectar

(If you’re looking for a mattress that works well for the side sleeper and for hot sleepers, as well as couples with pets or kids, Serta has a new product worth a look: Check out our Serta Arctic review.)

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Helix Midnight

Why this is a great mattress for couples:

The Helix Midnight is a hybrid mattress that uses a combination of two different types of foams and hundreds of small, individually wrapped coils. Helix Sleep’s Helix Dynamic Foam is designed to deliver the best features of memory foam and latex without the drawbacks (like retaining heat or being excessively bouncy).

The Midnight works well for couples because it works for so many different types of sleepers—its 7/10 firmness makes it a good option for most back sleepers and stomach sleepers, as well as heavier sleepers in all sleep positions. However, it might be too firm for lightweight or average-weight side sleepers. The Midnight also earns high marks in our testing for motion transfer, which suggests that you can sleep on this bed with a partner without waking each other up every time one person changes positions.

Pros:

• Above-average cooling: The Midnight sleeps fairly cool (8/10) due to its hybrid construction. You can also add a cooling cover, though it will cost an extra $199 for a queen size.
• Great edge support: The Midnight earned a 9/10 in this category, indicating it does a great job of supporting you when you spread out to the edge of the mattress.
• Good for back-pain sufferers: With an 8.5/10 for pressure relief and 9/10 for spine alignment, this mattress can help lessen your back and joint pain.
• Quality construction: The Midnight is made in the USA from high-quality, eco-friendly materials.

Cons:

• Off-gassing: The Midnight has a slight chemical smell after unboxing. This is common with bed-in-a-box mattresses and will go away after a day or so.

Helix offers a 100-night risk-free trial period, a 10-year limited warranty, free shipping, and free returns.

Read our full Helix Midnight mattress review.

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The WinkBed

Why this is a great mattress for couples:

WinkBed gives you lots of firmness options, so it’s easy to find a bed to fit every type of sleeper. Its beds cover a wide range of the 1-10 firmness scale: soft (4.5), luxury firm (6.5), firm (7.5), and plus (8). Just choose the firmness level that best fits you and your sleep partner based on sleeping position, body type, or personal preference. Note that the plus option is designed specifically for sleepers who weigh 250 lbs or more.

Pros:

• Good spine alignment: Sleepers who suffer from back or neck aches will appreciate that the bed earned high marks for spine alignment (8.5/10), which suggests it will keep your spine in a neutral position while you sleep.
• Responsive bounce: The WinkBed earned an 8/10 for responsiveness, which helps ensure a springy feel that responds easily to your movements.
• Ultra-durable: We gave the WinkBed a 10/10 for durability—a good sign that you can get many years of service from the mattress.

Cons:

• Not enough motion isolation: Restless sleepers should note the motion transfer score (5.6/10). Like us, you might find that the WinkBed falls short in preventing the sensation of movements from rippling to other parts of the mattress surface.

The WinkBed comes with a 120-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty, plus free shipping and returns.

Read our full WinkBed mattress review.

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Saatva Classic

Why this is a great mattress for couples:

Two people sharing a mattress means more body heat, which can also mean less comfortable sleep. The Saatva Classic, which has a 9/10 Mattress Advisor cooling score, offers an answer to overheating. Part of the credit goes to the bed’s hybrid design, which features the extra airflow of two coil layers.

This top hybrid mattress also offers the springy support of coil-on-coil construction, which maintains good support all the way to the edge of the mattress. We gave the Saatva Classic a perfect 10/10 for edge support, which means couples have plenty of space to spread out on its surface without feeling like they’re going to slide off. The mattress also comes in multiple firmness levels, so you can customize it to meet you and your partner’s comfort preferences.

Pros:

• Lots of lumbar support: Other highlights include its supportive memory foam, which offers superior lumbar support for back sleepers, keeping the spine naturally curved.
• Plush top layer: A Euro pillow top adds comfort by relieving pressure points and cradling shoulders and hips.

Cons:

• Underwhelming motion isolation: One drawback for couples is the Saatva Classic’s 7.5/10 motion transfer score. It tested about average for isolating motion to one part of the mattress, which could be a red flag for restless sleepers.

Saatva offers a 365-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. Its free white-glove delivery service includes set-up of your new mattress and removal of your old one.

Read our full Saatva Classic mattress review.

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DreamCloud Premier

Why this is a great mattress for couples:

When you and your partner are side sleepers, you both need a mattress that provides good pressure relief to cradle and contour to your neck, shoulders and hips. The DreamCloud Premier has the materials and design to help keep those pressure-sensitive areas well supported. The deluxe hybrid scores an impressive 9/10 for pressure relief in Mattress Advisor testing. The mattress’s 9/10 score for motion transfer is also good news for couples, since keeping motion isolated helps you avoid disturbing your partner’s sleep when you toss and turn.

Pros:

• Good for spine health: In spine alignment, another important category for side sleepers, the Premier earns a solid 8/10 score.
• Guaranteed to be durable: The Premier is made of premium materials that should hold up over time—DreamCloud even backs up its high quality with a lifetime warranty.
• Highly responsive: Good news for combination sleepers: The DreamCloud Premier will quickly respond to your movements, which makes it easy to switch positions on this bed.

Cons:

• Pricey: Couples on tight budgets should note the regular price for a queen-size mattress is about $1,600, so you might want to take advantage of special promotions or holiday sales.

DreamCloud offers a 365-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty.

Read our full DreamCloud Premier mattress review. Also, see our roundup of best mattresses for side sleepers.

Emma Hybrid Comfort

Why this is a great mattress for couples:

If people come in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t the same apply to couples? The newest mattress from Emma Sleep aims to answer that question with a hybrid designed to suit sleepers of all sizes but particularly benefit plus-sized couples and their intimate bedroom moments: the Emma Hybrid Comfort.

The Hybrid Comfort is a seven-layer bed that combines open-cell soft foam, high-density support foam, and a pocketed coil system designed to provide bouncy responsiveness and make it a good mattress for sex. Well-suited for sleepers weighing 250 lbs or more, the mattress has sufficient firmness (7.5/10) for stomach and back sleepers and supports up to 1,000 lbs in total. The Hybrid Comfort also earns 9/10 scores for edge support and responsiveness, as well as an 8/10 motion transfer score—all reliable indicators of a good mattress for couples and sex.

Pros:

• Solid temperature regulation: The mattress maintains good breathability due to its combination of an innerspring layer, gel-infused cooling foams, and a moisture-wicking cover.
• Good value: Some brands mark up the prices of their mattresses for plus-size sleepers, but we think the Hybrid Comfort’s is a fair one for the quality. Emma Sleep also regularly holds big sales events, so stay tuned during holidays for a big discount.

Cons:

• Sub-optimal pressure relief: If you have shoulder or back pain, you might want to reconsider. The Hybrid Comfort earns a 7/10 pressure relief score, which could be an issue for side sleepers.

The Emma Hybrid Comfort comes with a 10-year limited warranty (standard for the mattress industry) but also offers an outstanding 365-night sleep trial.

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Nectar

Why this is a great mattress for couples:

Couples know all about commitment, but Nectar doesn’t rush you into making a commitment to your mattress. Nectar’s 365-night trial period is much longer than the typical 100- or 120-night sleep trial, which means you have a whole year to decide whether the mattress is right for you.

One factor that will probably play a big part in your decision is how the all-foam Nectar keeps motion isolated. It has an 8.5/10 Mattress Advisor score for motion transfer, so you and your partner are less likely to disturb each other as you shift around in your sleep. Another potential benefit is Nectar’s edge support (9/10 score), which helps ensure you’ll feel supported if you spread out toward the edge of the mattress.

Pros:

• Good pressure relief: The Nectar should accommodate most sleeping positions, with solid pressure relief (8.5/10) for side sleepers in particular.
• Budget-friendly price: This is one of our top mattresses for the money—you can get a queen size for close to $1,000, even without the brand’s steep discounts.
• Excellent responsiveness: It’s rare for an all-foam bed to respond this well to movement, but the Nectar quickly adjusts when you change sleep positions. We gave it an 8.5/10 in this category.

Cons:

• So-so cooling: Nectar’s 7.75/10 cooling score is a common drawback among all-foam mattresses. Couples who prioritize staying their coolest might consider another option with more breathability and airflow.
• Below-average spine alignment: With a 7.5/10, the Nectar’s worst-performing category in our testing is spine alignment. If you suffer from neck or back pain, be aware that the Nectar might not be as effective in keeping your spine in neutral alignment while you sleep.

In addition to the 365-night sleep trial, which begins 30 days after delivery, Nectar backs its mattresses with a lifetime warranty.

Read our full Nectar mattress review.

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Mattress Shopping Tips for Couples

A mattress is a big purchase that requires a lot of thought. When you try to make a selection with a partner, the decision becomes even more complicated.

Before you begin shopping for a mattress, each of you should decide what you’re looking for in a bed. Ask questions like:

• What level of comfort do you prefer?
• Do you like your mattress to have a firm feel?
• Do you like to feel a “hug” from your mattress?
• Do you sleep hot?
• How much are you willing to pay?
• Do you have a certain material preference? (Memory foam, innerspring, etc.)

Make note of what’s a deal breaker versus what’s just “nice to have” for each of you. This will help you start narrowing down the hundreds of options.

What to Look for in a Couple’s Mattress

Whatever your preferences, there are certain features that couples should look for in a mattress. The best mattress for couples should be supportive, isolate motion, and be durable.

Keep reading to learn more about all of these factors and more.

Sleeping Position

• Side sleepers will be comfortable sharing a medium-soft to medium-firm mattress that lets their hips and shoulders dip in slightly.
• Back sleepers generally need a bit more firmness than side sleepers, medium to medium-firm, so that their spines stay in a comfortable alignment “floating” on top of the mattress rather than sinking into it.
• Stomach sleepers usually get the best results from a firm mattress (7/10 to 8/10 on the firmness scale) that keeps their midsection from slipping into a U shape.
• Combination sleepers should look for a highly responsive mattress that helps them easily shift positions, with a medium-firm feel to support them in the side, back, or stomach positions.

Which Type of Mattress Is Best for Couples?

Memory foam

Memory foam mattresses are a great choice for couples because they’re so effective at isolating motion, which can prevent light sleepers from being awakened every time their partner gets in and out of bed. The biggest downside of an all-foam bed is that it tends to trap body heat, which could be an issue when you’re sleeping two to a bed. To offset this effect, look for a mattress with gel- or copper-infused foam, or the option to add a cooling cover.

Innerspring

Innerspring mattresses have some advantages over memory foam mattresses for couples—namely, that they tend to be bouncier and more responsive, which can make sex more fun; they often have better edge support; and they don’t tend to trap heat like memory foam mattresses tend to. On the other hand, they do tend to score lower for motion transfer, which means that light sleepers might find themselves awakened by their partner’s movements more often.

Hybrid

A hybrid mattress tends to be the best of both worlds: You often get the motion isolation and pressure relief of memory foam, with the cooling effect and responsiveness of an innerspring mattress. Just look for a model that hits the sweet spot between both mattress types, and includes average to excellent edge support, and you should be good to go.

Latex

Latex mattresses are similar to innerspring mattresses in that they tend to breathe well and have good bounce and responsiveness—and similar to memory foam mattresses in that they isolate motion well. Like memory foam, they tend to fall short in edge support; however, this can depend on the individual mattress.

What if You Have Different Sleeping Positions?

A medium or medium-firm mattress should be able to bridge the gap between a side sleeper and a back sleeper sharing a mattress. In other cases, especially when a side sleeper is paired with a stomach sleeper, you might consider a mattress with adjustable firmness on each side.

Many of these are smartbeds that feature inflatable air chambers, such as the Saatva Solaire or certain Sleep Number models. Be aware, though, that high-tech smartbeds are more expensive than standard mattresses.

On the other hand, you could get creative and try putting two twin XL mattresses—one with your desired firmness and the other with your partner’s firmness—on a king-size frame.

Motion Transfer

You love your partner dearly, but night after night they toss and turn and sleep right through it. You? You wake up feeling every move all… night… long.

That’s probably because your current mattress doesn’t absorb movements; it merely transfers the motion from the other side of the bed to your side, disturbing your sleep. A mattress for couples should isolate motion so each of you can sleep soundly regardless of how much activity there is on the other side of the bed.

Foam mattresses and mattresses filled with individually wrapped coils are the best bets for motion isolation.

Cooling

You don’t need a physics degree to know that more bodies equals more body heat. If you or your partner are prone to overheating, a mattress for hot sleepers can help ensure you both stay comfortably cool.

The best cooling mattresses often have features such as gel-infused foam for better breathability, in addition to hybrid designs that include a coil layer for better airflow. Cooling mattress toppers and similar accessories can also help you avoid night sweats.

Durability

A mattress for two people is going to wear more than one with a single sleeper. As a couple, you may find you spend more time in bed, which means there’s more weight for the mattress to support and more activity to sustain.

A mattress that may be durable for one person may not be the best for couples. Couples need mattresses that are able to withstand the additional wear and tear that comes from couples’ activities and sleep habits. A good mattress will retain its original shape and support over its lifetime—about 7 to 10 years.

Sagging in the center will draw both of you into the middle of the mattress and make it difficult to get out of the swale. Poor support will result in back pain, headaches, and stiff necks for both of you. And that’s a good recipe for relationship rifts.

Responsiveness

A responsive mattress offers a good fit for couples, particularly if one or both is a restless sleeper or a combination sleeper who alternates sleeping positions during the night. If you wake up earlier than your sleep partner, for example, responsiveness makes it easier to get out of bed even with your partner’s weight still pushing down on their side of the mattress.

Of course, responsiveness also factors into another important consideration for couples, which we’ll tastefully address in the next section.

Sex

Yeah, we went there. For most couples, sleeping is not the only activity that happens on your mattress. (And we’re not talking about pillow fights.) So, when you’re shopping for a mattress, you’ll want to consider all the ways you plan to use your mattress.

Here are some of the features you should look for when considering the best mattress for sex:

• Mattresses without good responsiveness make it difficult to change positions and move around. You may find your amorous activities rather sluggish and less energetic because you are expending so much energy simply trying to change positions.
• Sometimes, you’re not the only ones in the house, and no one else needs to know what you’re doing in the bedroom. A mattress with cheaply made, squeaky springs is not only indiscreet but also distracting.
• Edge support. You’ll want to make sure that the mattress edge doesn’t collapse under the weight of one or both of you. Activity near the edge of a collapsed edge could land both of you on the floor. After that, you’d be inclined to restrict your activity to the center of the bed, limiting your space.

Size

Remember, you’re not sleeping alone anymore. Two adults can share a full-size mattress, but it’s not the ideal size for a couple. Your mattress needs to be big enough for both of you, with room to spare.

You should strongly consider a queen-size or king-size mattress. Split king mattresses work great for couples who have different needs in a mattress, and they work especially well with adjustable bases.

Return Policy

When buying online, you’ll want the assurance of a generous return policy—after all, you’re making a big investment without ever having touched the item you will be entrusting with your sleep.

Industry experts claim it takes your body about 30 days to adjust fully to a new mattress, so a 30-day trial period is a minimum requirement. Many companies offer 100 days or more, which is even better.

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Recap: Best Mattresses for Couples

As a reminder, here’s a recap of our top picks for mattresses that you and your significant other will love sharing:

Mattress	Award	Mattress Advisor Score
Helix Midnight	Best Foam/Coil Hybrid	8.7/10
The WinkBed	Best for Firmness Options	8.6/10
Saatva Classic	Best Mattress for Hot Sleepers	9.0/10
DreamCloud Premier	Best Mattress for Side Sleepers	8.9/10
Emma Hybrid Comfort	Best for Plus-Size Couples	8.7/10
Nectar	Best for Lifetime Warranty	8.7/10

Buying a mattress for the two of you is a big decision. The quality of your sleep affects every aspect of your life, so it’s worth taking the time to talk with your partner about their sleep preferences and finding a mattress that’s going to meet both of your needs, without breaking the bank.