Best Online Mattresses of 2023

Online mattress shopping has a lot of advantages, including lower prices and longer trial periods than you’ll find with many store-bought mattresses. It’s also much easier to compare mattresses by price, material, and sleep position—and you can shop without pressure from over-eager salespeople.

To simplify the process even further, our Mattress Advisor experts have chosen the 10 best online mattresses of 2023. You can also check out the advice in our online mattress buying guide to help you find the best online mattress deals and choose the right mattress for your best night’s sleep.

Our Top Picks for Best Online Mattress

• Best Innerspring Mattress – Saatva Classic
• Best Memory Foam Mattress – Nectar
• Best Mattress for Back Pain – Casper
• Best Mattress for Hot Sleepers – Helix Midnight
• Best Firm Mattress – Layla
• Best Mattress for Side Sleepers – Brooklyn Signature Hybrid
• Best Mattress for Combination Sleepers – Tuft & Needle
• Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers – WinkBed
• Best Mattress Under $500 – Allswell
• Best Hybrid – Purple

Why You Can Trust Mattress Advisor

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in our product reviews and other content by incorporating real customer feedback, empirical testing and objective evaluations. Our results and recommendations are never influenced by the commission we may receive from brands, and products we receive are never guaranteed a positive review.

The expert review team at Mattress Advisor has tested over 150 different beds including memory foam, latex, hybrid, innerspring, and pillow top mattresses. We look at 14 criteria covering everything from pressure relief and responsiveness to ease of set-up and customer service.

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Saatva

Why it’s great: The Saatva Classic is more than an innerspring mattress. The combination of supportive coils, pressure-relieving memory foam, and three firmness options makes it a great choice for a wide range of sleeping positions and body types. We frequently recommend this mattress because it scores so highly across the board in our testing—and stands out for its next-level comfort, thanks to a 3″ Euro pillow top with built-in lumbar support. If you’re looking for a luxury hybrid mattress, it’s hard to go wrong with this one.

Pros

• The Saatva’s 10/10 spine alignment and 9/10 pressure relief scores are especially promising for side sleepers and people with back, neck, or hip pain. The Saatva brand has even been endorsed by the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations
• You can choose one of three firmness options: plush soft (3/10), luxury firm (6/10), or and firm (8/10)
• Free white-glove delivery, 365-night sleep trial period, and lifetime warranty

Cons

• The Saatva Classic isn’t an ultra-luxury bed, but prices might be out of range for budget shoppers
• 7.5/10 motion transfer score is a red flag for couples who are easily disturbed when their partners toss and turn
• All Saatva mattresses are made to order, so delivery can take up to 21 days

Read our full Saatva Classic mattress review.

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Nectar

Why it’s great: The original Nectar is one of the best memory foam mattresses we’ve reviewed, as well as being the company’s best seller. With consistently competitive pricing, it’s also a good pick for shoppers on a budget. We recommend the mattress to average weight sleepers, as well as back and side sleepers due to its high marks for pressure relief and ability to cushion your hips, shoulders, and other pressure points.

Pros

• Affordable prices, lifetime warranty, and 365-night sleep trial make the Nectar a solid value mattress
• Motion transfer and responsiveness scores of 8.5/10 match up well with couples and restless sleepers
• Edge support (9/10 score) is exceptionally high for an all-foam mattress and good for sleepers who like to stretch out

Cons

• The Nectar’s spine alignment performance (7.5/10 score) could be problematic for people with neck pain
• With a 7.5/10 cooling score, the original Nectar is less than ideal for hot sleepers (a common issue with memory foam mattresses)
• Off-gassing could leave “new mattress smell” lingering for up to several hours after you unpack the Nectar

Read our full Nectar mattress review.

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Casper

Why it’s great: The original Casper has long been one of the best bed-in-a-box mattresses you can buy. This three-layer all-foam bed has a medium-firm feel (6/10) that offers a comfortable fit for most back, side, and stomach sleepers. Couples will appreciate that the mattress not only supports lots of different types of sleepers, but it also does a good job of limiting motion transfer, so you can move around the bed easily without worrying about disturbing your slumbering partner. And best of all, the price of the mattress is pretty fair, given its many benefits for those who suffer from joint pain.

Pros

• The Casper’s scores for pressure relief (8.5/10) and spine alignment (9.5/10) are promising signs for people with back pain
• Combination sleepers and restless sleepers will appreciate the perfect 10/10 responsiveness score
• The Zoned Support layer is designed to provide targeted support for the shoulders, hips, and lower back

Cons

• Hot sleepers should note the 7/10 cooling score, the only testing category where the Casper underperforms
• A number of competitors offer more generous terms than Casper’s 10-year warranty and 100-night sleep trial
• As is typical with memory foam mattresses, the Casper will need a few hours to air out after unpacking

Read our full Casper mattress review.

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Helix Midnight

Why it’s great: We love the Helix Midnight because it works for so many different sleep styles and body types—in fact, it scored well across the board in our testing, and we were hard-pressed to find any shortcomings for it. This is in large part due to its high-quality materials and hybrid design, which help make the Midnight an excellent mattress for joint pain and an effective cooling mattress. The innerspring coil layer provides airflow and the open-cell memory foam is designed to give body heat an exit route.

Pros

• The 9/10 score for spine alignment and 8.5/10 score for pressure relief are encouraging signs for people with back pain
• With a 9/10 motion transfer score, the Midnight could provide more restful nights for couples who toss and turn
• For an extra $199, you can boost the cooling with an optional GlacioTex Cooling Cover

Cons

• The 7/10 firmness matches up well with back sleepers, but some side sleepers might find it too firm
• In terms of being accessible, we found that Helix customer service has room for improvement (7.5/10 score)
• The 100-night sleep trial and 10-year warranty are good, but several competitors have more generous policies

Read our full Helix Midnight mattress review.

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Layla

Why it’s great: The Layla memory foam model is a rare dual-sided mattress and one of the best flippable mattresses on the market. If you prefer a firm bed, just keep it firm side up (7/10)—no need to bother with the soft (4.5/10) side. We recommend this mattress to back sleepers, people with back pain, and couples in search of good responsiveness and motion isolation. In our testing the Layla scored well in the latter two categories, which indicates that the mattress is easy to move around on, and won’t create tidal waves of movement from one side of the bed to the other, so you can rustle around without waking a partner.

Pros

• Dual-sided versatility means you can flip sides to match your changing needs (softer for injuries or pregnancy, firmer for back problems, and so on)
• The Layla mattress can also be a good choice for children who need to transition from softer to firmer as they grow
• The Layla scores 9/10 for edge support and pressure relief and 9.5/10 for responsiveness

Cons

• As a 100% foam mattress, the Layla might not provide adequate support for people over 230 lbs
• Like many all-foam beds, the Layla underperforms in cooling (7.5/10 score)
• For the ideal foundation, your options are more or less limited to platform beds with slats spaced no further than 3 inches apart

Read our full Layla mattress review.

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Brooklyn Signature Hybrid

Why it’s great: The Brooklyn Signature Hybrid has three firmness options, but side sleepers will get the best results with soft (4/10 on firmness scale) or medium (6/10). Just sink in and let the top foam layers go to work. The mattress is made from a winning combination of durable memory foam and coils, which gives it a nice blend of comfort and support. It’s also a decent option for budget hybrid shoppers, as sales deals can bring the price of a queen below $1,000.

Pros

• The Brooklyn Signature Hybrid’s 9.5/10 pressure relief score is a promising sign for side sleepers with back pain or joint pain
• An airflow-friendly innerspring layer helps this mattress perform quite well in cooling (8.5/10) score
•  Thanks to a 9/10 edge support score, the Brooklyn Signature lets you spread out and enjoy the whole surface

Cons

• Lighter side sleepers might find that an all-memory foam bed provides more of a contouring feel
• The 7.25/10 motion transfer score is a red flag for couples prone to waking up their partner by tossing and turning
• Prices for the Brooklyn Signature Hybrid, aren’t extravagant, but frugal shoppers can find comparable beds for less

Read our full Brooklyn Signature Hybrid mattress review.

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Tuft & Needle

Why it’s great: The Tuft & Needle’s Adaptive foam is designed to prevent deep body impressions. What it means for combination sleepers is that you’re less likely to sink too far into the surface, making it easier for you to change sleep positions during the night. This mattress is a great one for the “average sleeper” because it has one middle-of-the-road medium-firm firmness that works well for different body types and sleep positions. The mattress is made using two layers of supportive and durable foam that react to your body weight.

Pros

• At $995 for a queen-size, not counting sales or discounts, the Tuft & Needle is a regular on our roundup of best budget mattresses
• You’re sure to appreciate the 8.75/10 motion transfer score if you have a restless sleep partner
• Its 6/10 medium-firmness makes the Tuft & Needle compatible with most sleeping positions

Cons

• Side sleepers and people with shoulder pain could find it doesn’t provide enough pressure relief (7.75/10 score)
• The 7.25/10 edge support score is a red flag for people who roll toward the edge in their sleep
• Hot sleepers should take note of the 7/10 cooling score, which is low even for an all-foam mattress

Read our full Tuft & Needle mattress review.

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WinkBed

Why it’s great: Stomach sleepers face a unique set of challenges—not least of which is finding the right firmer-than-average mattress so your body isn’t thrown out of alignment. The WinkBed offers you two firmness options that work well for stomach sleepers, both of which provide two responsive layers to keep you well-supported and comfortable all night. Hot sleepers will also be happy to know that the mattress provides above-average cooling thanks to its breathable cover, gel-infused foam, and temperature regulating dual coil system.

Pros

• The Firmer option (7.5/10) helps keep your hips from sinking too far into the mattress and putting pressure on the lower back and midsection
• The innerspring layer provides sturdier, more buoyant support than an all-foam mattress
• The WinkBed also has a PLUS firmness option (8/10) specially designed for heavier people

Cons

• The WinkBed performs below expectations in pressure relief (7.75) and motion transfer (6.4/10)
• Budget shoppers should note that the WinkBed is priced at the low end of the luxury price range
• With full sizes and larger weighing well over 100 pounds, setting up the WinkBed is a two-person job

Read our full WinkBed mattress review.

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Allswell

Why it’s great: Are you in the market for a super-affordable hybrid mattress? The Allswell brand offers mattresses with respectable quality ratings for less than $500 for a queen size, along with budget-friendly perks like free shipping. The medium firmness (5/10) mattress is made with charcoal and copper gel-infused memory foam and pocket coils for a cool and supportive night of sleep; these features make it a good pick for budget-minded side and back sleepers, as well as those who sleep hot.

Pros

• You can get an Allswell mattress in the popular queen size for $449, with 0% APR financing available through Affirm
• Solid scores for pressure relief (8.25) and spine alignment (8.5), plus 5/10 firmness, match up well with side sleepers
• A 9/10 motion transfer score points to more restful nights for couples

Cons

• Although the medium 5/10 firmness will appeal to side sleepers, most back sleepers and stomach sleepers need something firmer
• With a 7.5/10 responsiveness score, the Allswell might not give combination or restless sleepers enough ease of movement
• The Allswell’s scores for durability (7/10) and edge support (7.75/10) could mean it’s less resistant to sagging than other mattresses

Read our full Allswell mattress review.

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Purple

Why it’s great: The original Purple mattress doesn’t include a coil system—instead it has a unique construction that pairs a hyper-elastic polymer with memory foam. Together the two materials supply good comfort and support for back and side sleepers, as well as those with back pain. Purple’s grid system is designed to equally distribute weight and provide a feeling of floating on top of the mattress. It also transfers heat well, which keeps this bed from sleeping as warm as traditional memory foam.

Pros

• An 8.5/10 score for edge support indicates that you can spread out on this mattress without sliding off or worrying about sagging edges
• The 9.5/10 score for spine alignment and 8.5/10 pressure relief score are encouraging signs for people with back pain and joint pain
• The 9/10 mattress durability score is in line with the needs of heavier sleepers

Cons

• Restless sleepers and combination sleepers should take note of the 7/10 responsiveness score
• Stomach sleepers might experience too much sinking in the hip area, which could throw off spine alignment
• The 10-year warranty and 100-night sleep trial are pretty standard, but some competitors offer lifetime warranties and 365-night sleep trials

Read our full Purple mattress review.

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How to Find the Best Online Mattress

Buying a mattress online for the first time can be a daunting experience. How do you know what you’ll prefer without trying it out first? We’ve got the answers you need in our guide to buying an online mattress.

In this guide, we’ll cover:

• Where to Buy a Mattress Online
• Pros and Cons of Online Mattress Buying
• What to Consider When Buying an Online Mattress
• How to Tell if an Online Mattress Retailer is Trustworthy

Where to Buy a Mattress Online

The internet landscape has no shortage of options, but you’ll have an easier time if you focus on the most relevant places. The best places to buy an online mattress include:

• Brand websites operated by mattress companies
• Online marketplaces affiliated with multiple brands
• Retail websites like Amazon.com or Walmart.com

Each one has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Although direct-to-consumer websites provide a more-or-less straight line between buyer and seller, many online marketplaces offer something valuable in their own right: independent reviews written by experts who have personally tested the products.

Pros and Cons of Online Mattress Buying

Buying a mattress online has its benefits, but some people just prefer the in-person shopping experience. Here’s a look at how online shopping compares with shopping at a brick-and-mortar store:

Pros

• Buying directly from the manufacturer is usually less expensive, since it doesn’t involve salesperson commissions, showroom fees, and other costs.
• Online mattress purchases typically offer longer trial periods and free returns.
• You won’t have to deal with the two extremes of salespeople (either you can’t find one or the one who is present uses pressure tactics).

Cons

• You won’t get to physically test out a mattress before buying, although longer sleep trials provide some leeway on this point.
• Online shopping doesn’t offer the same personal touch of asking questions to a salesperson face-to-face (or haggling a lower price).
• If the mattress you want is in stock at a brick-and-mortar store, you could be able to take it home or have it delivered the same day.

What to Consider When Buying an Online Mattress

When shopping for a new mattress online, the first step is understanding the right type of mattress for you. Price could be your main concern, or you might want a mattress that matches up with your sleeping position. Maybe you need a mattress designed for a medical condition such as back pain or sleep apnea.

In any case, online mattress sellers have products to fit a wide range of needs and preferences. Here’s a list of things to consider before you start shopping:

Materials and Design

Most mattresses you can buy online are made from foam, innersprings, latex, or a combination of these materials (known as a hybrid design). The materials that make up a mattress, and how they’re put together, often affect which type of sleepers they’re compatible with.

• Foam—Most foam mattresses use memory foam or polyfoam, or sometimes layers of both. Memory foam is a material that hugs the body’s curves and is exceptional at relieving pain at pressure points like the hips and shoulders. Some foam mattresses use polyfoam, which is less supportive than memory foam but doesn’t retain body heat as much.
• Innerspring—The traditional innerspring mattress has been around for a long time and is still the most popular type of bed. It contains a core layer of coils that provide firm, springy support. Around this layer of coils are a variety of foams and soft materials designed to enhance comfort and longevity.
• Latex—Latex mattresses are made using natural or synthetic latex. These beds range from medium to medium-firm and have a slightly springy and supportive feel. Just like foam beds, latex mattresses are quiet and great at isolating movement.
• Hybrid—Hybrid mattresses are made using a combination of mattress materials, usually including innerspring coils and layers of memory foam or latex. By using various combinations of materials, mattress companies can create mattresses that work for most everyone. However, hybrid mattresses are usually costlier and heavier than their memory foam or innerspring counterparts.

Firmness

Most online mattresses mention their firmness levels prominently. The firmness scale runs from 1 (ultra-plush) to 10 (ultra-firm), with most mattresses falling in the 5-6 range.

Mattress firmness matters a great deal, especially for people with back pain, people who are heavier than average, and others who need a firmer mattress. Certain firmness ranges are also considered ideal for different sleeping positions:

• Soft to medium-firm for side sleepers (4-6)
• Firmer for back sleepers and combination sleepers (6-7)
• Very firm for stomach sleepers (7-9)

On the most basic level, however, firmness is about comfort: How firm or soft does your ideal mattress feel?

Related:

• Best Soft Mattresses
• Best Medium-Firm Mattresses
• Best Firm Mattresses

Your Sleeping Position

• Side sleepers—When you sleep on your side, your hips and shoulders need a soft, plush surface to sink into that also relieves pressure and keeps the spine in a neutral alignment. Medium-firm mattresses that offer good pressure relief for their hips and shoulders are good for most side sleepers.
• Back sleepers—Sleeping on your back is the best position for spine alignment and pain relief. Most back sleepers will feel the best on a medium-firm mattress, which is the most common type of mattress on the market. Although all types of mattresses will work for back sleepers, go with latex or innerspring beds if you prefer a firmer feel and memory foam or hybrids if you like more cushion.
• Stomach sleepers—In most cases, stomach sleepers need to sleep on a firm mattress. The trouble with sleeping on your stomach is that your hips sink into the bed, throwing your spine out of alignment. While there’s no way to completely avoid poor alignment when you sleep on your stomach, a firm mattress is your best bet.
• Combination sleepers—If you change sleeping positions during the night, a medium-firm, highly responsive mattress can make your movements easier and more comfortable. You’ll also need substantial pressure relief from your mattress, since a combination of sleeping positions will put a strain on multiple pressure points.

Edge Support

When pressure builds up on the parts of your body that make contact with your mattress, a good mattress can go a long way to lessen that discomfort and pain—particularly in sensitive areas like your neck, shoulders, and lower back. Without some give to your mattress, you’ll not only feel tension buildup in those areas, but you’ll also have trouble maintaining good spine alignment in your preferred sleep position. When we test mattresses, a high score for pressure relief means the mattress does a good job of distributing that pressure so it doesn’t become uncomfortable and eventually begin to restrict blood flow. Memory foam mattresses tend to be our top choice for those looking for the best pressure relief—they contour to your body shape and give you the cushion you need to relieve pressure points.

Motion Transfer

Motion transfer is a measurement of how well the mattress isolates movement. A bed with a high score for motion transfer will limit the effects of movement or pressure on one part of the mattress so you won’t be disrupted every time your partner stirs or gets out of bed. This is key for light sleepers who sleep with a pet or partner. We’ve found that memory foam mattresses and hybrids tend to score highest for motion transfer, and innerspring mattresses score fair to poor due to their bouncy coil constructions.

Cooling

One of the most common reasons that people wake up in the middle of the night is due to overheating. Sometimes, keeping your bedroom at an ideal temperature for sleep just isn’t enough and you need an assist from your mattress.

If you’re someone who struggles with sleeping hot, you want to be sure to find a mattress for hot sleepers that’s designed to sleep cool. Innerspring, latex, and hybrid mattresses all do a good job at keeping the sleeping surface cool. Some memory foam mattresses are designed to sleep cool, but they still tend to run hotter than your average innerspring mattress.

Budget

Buying a mattress online is a great way to save money. Because mattress retailers cut out the middlemen and sell the mattress directly to you, the consumer, these mattresses are less expensive than similar mattresses at a showroom.

For budget shoppers, memory foam and innerspring mattresses are typically the least expensive options. You can find fairly high-quality beds in these categories for as little as $800 for a queen size. Latex and hybrid mattresses are often more expensive, with high-quality queen mattresses generally costing $1,500 or more.

Related:

• Best Budget Mattresses
• Best Mattresses for the Money
• Best Mattresses Under $1,000
• Best Mattresses Under $500

Warranty

Most mattress warranties are straightforward. The manufacturer promises to cover repair or replacement costs for certain defects as long as the warranty is in effect. However, damage related to improper use can void your warranty—if you don’t use the recommended foundation, for example. Take time to read the warranty so that you know what’s covered and what isn’t. The typical warranty lasts 10 or 15 years, even though some companies offer warranties that last as long as you own the mattress.

Sleep Trial

Although virtual shopping doesn’t involve giving a mattress the physical lie-down test, online mattresses typically come with lengthy trial periods. The industry standard is about 100 days, but a growing number of mattress brands have expanded their sleep trials to a full year. In most cases, the company will ask that you allow a minimum of 30 days to break in your new mattress.

Delivery and Returns

Free delivery is a common perk for online mattress buyers, which means the seller handles the cost of shipping. Most mattress brands also pay for shipping charges if you return the mattress. Just to be on the safe side, read the terms and conditions on the seller’s website to look for any exceptions.

Some online mattress companies also offer white glove service, included free or at an extra cost. With white glove service, the people who deliver your mattress will also set it up in your bedroom.

How to Tell if an Online Mattress Brand is Trustworthy

Smart shoppers looking for great deals on mattresses have several ways to judge the trustworthiness of online retailers. Things to look for include:

• No-risk sleep trials, comprehensive multi-year warranties, and customer-friendly return policies
• A large number of positive customer reviews (Casper, for example, has more than 20,000 customer reviews with an average 4.4/5 rating)
• Secure transactions, typically spelled out and accompanied by a padlock icon, that guarantee safe handling of payments and personal information
• Transparency (how clearly the company states its prices, policies, and contact information for customer service)

Every item on this list is a good indicator that you’re dealing with a reputable business. If you encounter an online mattress seller that seems to be long on smoke and mirrors but short on integrity, trust your judgment and look elsewhere.

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Recap: Our Top Picks for the Best Online Mattress

Mattress	Award	MA Score
Saatva	Best Innerspring Mattress	9/10
Nectar	Best Memory Foam Mattress	8.7/10
Casper	Best for Back Pain	8.7/10
Helix Midnight	Best for Hot Sleepers	8.7/10
Layla	Best Firm Mattress	8.8/10
Brooklyn Signature	Best for Side Sleepers	8.8/10
Tuft & Needle	Best for Combination Sleepers	8.7/10
WinkBed	Best for Stomach Sleepers	8.6/10
Allswell	Best Mattress Under $500	8.2/10
Purple	Best Hybrid	8.4/10

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Summary

Shopping for a mattress online is a great way to save money and enjoy perks like a lengthy trial period. The right mattress depends on your personal needs, so be sure to consider your sleeping position, budget, and personal preference when buying an online mattress.