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 CliMax Hybrid
• 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

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).

A look inside the Helix Midnight reveals:

• Memory foam Comfort Layer for pressure relief
• Transition Layer of high-grade polyfoam
• Body Shape Layer of innerspring coils for consistent support
• DuraDense foam base layer to anchor the entire bed

The Helix Midnight’s 7/10 feel is on the lower end of the firm range—great for back sleepers and stomach sleepers, but maybe too firm for average-weight side sleepers. You can add an optional cooling cover, although it will cost an extra $199 for a queen size.

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

WinkBed offers four firmness options covering 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 option that best fits you and your sleep partner based on sleeping position, body type, or personal preference. Note: The Plus option is designed specifically for sleepers weighing 250 lbs or more.

In the Mattress Advisor sleep lab, scoring highlights for the WinkBed  include:

• Spine alignment (8.5/10), a good sign for people with aches and pains who need their spine to stay in a neutral alignment during sleep
• Responsiveness (8/10), which helps ensure a springy feel that responds easily to your movements
• Durability (10/10), a sign that you can get many years of service from the mattress

However, restless sleepers should note the motion transfer score (5.6/10). They 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.Near-

Read our full WinkBed mattress review.

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Saatva Classic

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. The Saatva Classic comes in multiple firmness levels so you can customize your mattress to meet your comfort preferences. Other highlights include:

• A memory foam layer on top of the coils offers superior lumbar support for back sleepers, keeping the spine naturally curved.
• The plush euro pillow top adds comfort by relieving pressure points and cradling shoulders and hips.
• Edge support helps ensure you and your sleep partner can make use of the entire mattress surface.

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

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. In spine alignment, another important category for side sleepers, it earns a solid 8/10 score. The 9/10 score for motion transfer is especially good news for couples, since keeping motion isolated helps you avoid disturbing your partner’s sleep if you toss and turn.

The DreamCloud Premier’s towering 14″ profile includes:

• Two Euro top layers
• Multiple layers of memory foam and polyfoam
• A targeted-support coil system

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. Still, DreamCloud offers a 365-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty. Keep those considerations in mind as you weigh the long-term value, along with the DreamCloud Premier’s overall Mattress Advisor score of 8.9/10.

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

Emma CliMax Hybrid

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 for plus-sized couples and their intimate bedroom moments: the Emma CliMax Hybrid.

The CliMax Hybrid is a six-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. Made for people weighing 250 lbs or more, it has sufficient firmness (7.5/10) for heavier people and back sleepers and supports up to 1,000 lbs in total.

Here are some pros and cons from the Mattress Advisor sleep lab:

• The Emma CliMax Hybrid 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
• The 9/10 set-up score is among the best you’ll find in the bed-in-a-box mattress class.
• The 7/10 pressure relief score is a potential red flag for mattress shoppers with shoulder pain or back pain.

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

Read our full Emma CliMax Hybrid mattress review.

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Nectar

Couples know all about commitment, but Nectar doesn’t rush you into making a commitment to your mattress. Nectar’s 365-night trial period, much longer than the typical 100- or 120-night sleep trial, gives you 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. It should accommodate most sleeping positions, with solid pressure relief (8.5/10) for side sleepers in particular.

At the same time, 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.

In addition to the 365-night sleep trial, which begins 30 days after delivery, Nectar backs its mattresses with a lifetime warranty. Like the sleep trial, warranty is an area where Nectar surpasses the industry standard.

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.

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 CliMax Hybrid	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.