Best Twin XL Mattresses of 2022

Do you have a lanky child or a teen headed to college? If so, they’re probably going to need a twin XL mattress. Measuring 38″ wide and 80″ long, twin XL mattresses are a good fit for tall single sleepers and for tight guest rooms.

Given that twin XL mattresses often serve as a transition mattress between teen years and adult years, you want something that is both comfortable and budget-friendly. Check out our top 10 picks for the best twin XL mattresses, followed by our buyer’s guide to finding the right twin XL mattress for you.

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Best Twin XL Mattresses

• Best Memory Foam Mattress – Nectar
• Best Hybrid Mattress – DreamCloud
• Best Firm Mattress – Brooklyn Signature Hybrid
• Best for Hot Sleepers – Helix Midnight
• Best for Customizable Firmness – WinkBeds
• Best for Adults – Leesa Original
• Best Innerspring Mattress – Saatva
• Best Mattress for Restless Sleepers – Nolah Signature 12″
• Best for Lifetime Warranty – Puffy Lux Hybrid
• Best Mattress for Adjustable Beds – Bear Original

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Nectar

The Nectar mattress is a memory foam mattress that offers exceptional quality and comfort at a competitive price point (regular price of $669 for a twin XL). Its three layers of memory foam work together to cushion problem areas while delivering reliable support. Thanks to its medium firmness, the Nectar works well for all sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds.

What sets Nectar apart is their full-year trial period and limited lifetime warranty. When you buy a Nectar mattress, you have a whole year to test it out to ensure it’s the right one for you.

Read our full Nectar mattress review.

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DreamCloud

The DreamCloud is a four-layer luxury hybrid mattress. The quilted cashmere top and two layers of plush memory foam create a cloudlike feel. Paired with layers of responsive latex, high-density memory foam, and zoned coils, the DreamCloud delivers a wonderfully plush but supportive medium-firm feel.

With a 5-zoned coil system and multiple support layers, the DreamCloud is incredibly durable and supportive, even for heavier sleepers. And with a 365-night trial period with a full refund and lifetime warranty, DreamCloud keeps your mattress from sagging for as long as you own it.

Read our full DreamCloud mattress review.

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Brooklyn Signature Hybrid

The Brooklyn Signature Hybrid from Brooklyn Bedding is a customizable hybrid mattress. Because it comes in soft, medium, and firm, you can choose the best feel for your needs.

The firm option is one of the best firm mattresses we’ve tested. Its gel memory foam topper and lower TitaniumGel comfort layer create a cool sleeping surface with just the right amount of contouring for those who like a firm bed. With a high-density support layer above 6” of wrapped pocket coils, even heavy sleepers are adequately supported.

Read our full Brooklyn Signature Hybrid mattress review.

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Helix Midnight

The Helix Midnight is a hybrid bed, with an inner layer of individually wrapped coils topped with comfort layers of varying materials. It’s a good mattress for hot sleepers since it doesn’t trap heat like many all-foam mattresses. This mattress comes with a breathable cover, or you can choose to make the bed even cooler by adding a GlacioTex Cooling Cover when you check out.

With a medium-firm feel, this mattress works for a variety of sleeping positions. For side sleepers and those who like a softer feel, contouring memory foam delivers a soft, pressure-relieving surface. For those who need a firmer mattress, the upper layers are made from Helix’s Dynamic Foam. It scored above average in all of our evaluations, making it a well-rounded option.

Read our full Helix Midnight mattress review.

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WinkBeds

When it comes to firmness, the WinkBeds mattress does Goldilocks one better. You can choose one of four firmness levels: Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer, or PLUS. These options should make it a lot easier to zero in on how soft or firm you like your mattress.

Results from our testing lab show that WinkBeds also has a lot to offer combination sleepers (9/10 for responsiveness) and people who sleep near the edge of the mattress (9.75/10 for edge support. However, the 7.75/10 score for pressure relief could be problematic for those who have joint pain.

Read our full WinkBeds mattress review.

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Leesa Original

Leesa’s flagship mattress is their top seller, and for many reasons. This mattress earned an 8.5/10 score or higher in every one of our 14 test categories, making it a high-performing mattress that’s likely to work for many people.

The Leesa Original mattress comes at a 6/10 firmness level, a comfort level that’s compatible with all sleeping positions. It’s a great pick for college students, people with small bedrooms, and others in need of a twin XL.

Despite being an all-foam bed, it sleeps pretty cool (8.5/10 cooling score). Leesa uses polyfoam, which provides more breathability than traditional memory foam.

Read our full Lessa Original mattress review.

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Saatva

The Saatva mattress is one of the best innerspring hybrid mattresses on the market. It’s customizable, with its plush soft, luxury firm, and firm options ideal for every sleep position. With exceptional lumbar support, the Saatva helps to combat back pain, providing optimal spine alignment.

With eco-friendly materials, free white glove delivery, a 365-night sleep trial, and a lifetime warranty, Saatva is committed to both quality and customer satisfaction. Its durability and comfort are what make the Saatva mattress stand out amongst other coil mattresses.

Read our full Saatva mattress review.

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Nolah Signature 12″

For restless sleepers and combination sleepers, a highly responsive mattress could make the difference between a restful night’s sleep and a night spent struggling against a mattress that feels like it’s trapping you. The Nolah Signature 12″, which scores an impressive 9.5/10 for responsiveness in Mattress Advisor testing, could be that difference-maker.

The Nolah’s responsiveness, combined with its pressure-relieving qualities, makes it a good option for side sleepers and combination sleepers. Although the twin XL size is on the pricey side ($1,199), you do get a limited lifetime warranty and a 120-night sleep trial.

Read our full Nolah Signature 12″ mattress review.

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Puffy Lux Hybrid

Even for a smaller size such as twin XL, a mattress is a big commitment. With that kind of money being spent, you want to feel that you’re investing in something that you can count on lasting for a long time. With the Puffy Lux Hybrid you need not be concerned, as it’s covered by a lifetime warranty.

Far more generous than the industry standard of 10 years, the Puffy lifetime warranty ensures that if your mattress breaks down due to errors in workmanship or materials Puffy will make it right, no matter how long ago you made your purchase.

Read our full Puffy Lux Hybrid review.

Bear

The original Bear mattress is a medium-firm, memory foam mattress that promotes muscle recovery through its graphite gel foam. It performed very well on our cooling test (9/10) and our responsiveness test (9/10), making this a great choice for restless sleepers who overheat easily.

It’s also quite affordable, coming in at just $811 for a twin XL mattress, which is important if you’re going to be purchasing two for a split king adjustable bed. The Bear is compatible with bases of this type, and has a middle-of-the-road firmness that should appeal to both you and your partner.

Read our full Bear mattress review.

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Best Twin XL Mattress Buyer’s Guide

With so many options available, shopping for a new mattress can feel overwhelming. In our twin XL mattress buyer’s guide, we have sought to make the process simple.

In this guide, we’ll go over:

• What is a Twin XL Size Mattress?
• Twin XL Pros and Cons
• What to Look for in a Twin XL Mattress
• Who is Best Suited for a Twin XL Mattress?

What is a Twin XL Size Mattress?

A twin XL mattress is the second-smallest standard mattress size. It’s a variation on the shorter twin mattress, which is sometimes called a single.

At 38” wide and 80” long, twin XL mattresses are the same width as twin mattresses but 5 inches longer. They’re the same length as queen-size and king-size mattresses, but narrower. They’re narrower but longer than full-size mattresses.

Related: Twin XL vs Full

After a crib mattress, most children graduate to the twin-size bed. Twin mattresses measure 38” wide by 75” long. Twin XL mattresses are the same width as the standard twin, but 5” longer. With their long and narrow dimensions, twin XL mattresses are a good fit for single sleepers between 6-foot-3 and 6-foot-8.

Mattress Size	Width	Length
Twin	38”	75”
Twin XL	38”	80”

Related: Twin vs Twin XL Mattress

Twin XL Pros and Cons

Like any mattress size, the twin XL has advantages and disadvantages. Pros and cons include:

Pros

• They fit easily into small spaces, like dorm rooms, studio apartment bedrooms, or guest rooms
• They’re typically about $100 cheaper than a full and $200 cheaper than a queen from the same brand
• A twin XL can be a good fit for teenagers who are taller than average (over 6’3″)

Cons

• Due to their narrow width, twin XLs are ideal for single sleepers only
• People with broad shoulders might find a twin XL too narrow for comfort
• The shorter twin size could be better for extremely small sleeping spaces

What to Look for in a Twin XL Mattress

Before you buy a twin XL, take the time to consider factors besides the size of the mattress. A good mattress needs to fit your budget and comfort needs in addition to just, well, fitting. Important considerations for mattress shoppers include:

Price

Mattress prices vary widely, depending on the brand, materials, and design. With a twin XL, you can generally expect to pay somewhere in the $800-$1,000 range for a high-quality bed.

On the other hand, some pretty good twin XL mattresses fall into a lower price range.

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Materials and Design

• Memory foam mattresses are made using foam that contours around the sleeper’s body. Memory foam beds offer great pressure relief, making them a good choice for side sleepers and adults with aches and pains. Another benefit to foam beds is that there are plenty of high-quality, low-cost bed-in-a-box options that can be shipped directly.
• Innerspring mattresses use an inner core of coils that deliver a bouncy, supportive feel. Most spring mattresses are medium-firm or firmer, delivering the right support for back and stomach sleepers. Because coil mattresses are incredibly breathable, they help hot sleepers sleep cool.
• Hybrid mattresses use a combination of innersprings and foam or latex layers. With one or more comfort layers above the innerspring coils, hybrid mattresses cushion pressure points better than traditional innerspring mattresses. Hybrid mattresses are usually more expensive than all-foam or spring mattresses, so they’re best for those planning to keep their mattress for a decade or more.
• Latex mattresses have a lot to offer in terms of cooling, spine alignment, and a responsive surface that provides a springy feel. Latex mattress foam can be all-natural, synthetic, or a natural-synthetic blend. Naturally derived foam has the advantage of being hypoallergenic. On the minus side, the cost of obtaining and processing latex often makes latex beds more expensive than the typical mattress.

Sleeping Position

Picking a mattress according to your sleeping position is an important factor that can affect your choices on everything from mattress materials to firmness. The reason is that each position puts a certain amount of stress on the parts of your body that make the deepest contact with your mattress.

With side sleepers, for example, it’s the downward-facing shoulder, hips, and lower back. With stomach sleepers, it’s the hips and midsection. Back sleepers use what’s recognized as the healthiest sleeping position, but they do need adequate firmness and support. Combination sleepers who alternate between positions need a responsive mattress that makes it easier for them to shift around.

Firmness

Most mattresses measure their firmness on a 1-10 scale, going from softest to firmest. The general guidelines for mattress firmness are just that—general. However, most people can enjoy a good sleep experience if they keep a few things in mind.

• Soft Mattresses (4/10-5/10)—Good for side sleepers who weigh less than average
• Medium to Medium-Firm Mattresses (5-7)—Good for average-weight side sleepers and some back sleepers
• Firm Mattresses (7-8)—Good for stomach sleepers, many heavier sleepers, and people with back pain

One rule of thumb about mattress firmness is to be careful about the extremes. Too much softness and you can sink too deeply into the mattress, possibly leading to joint pain. Too much firmness and you risk waking up sore because the mattress doesn’t have enough yield in the right places. A medium or medium-firm mattress will probably be fine for most people.

Related: Choose Your Mattress Firmness by Sleeping Position

Who is Best Suited for a Twin XL Mattress?

• Kids and Teenagers—Even though a twin XL can accommodate people up to 6’3″, average-height youngsters might enjoy the extra room to stretch their arms above their heads.
• College Students—Twin XL is the standard size for college dorm beds, ensuring that even tall sleepers have adequate leg room. Because dorm rooms tend to be small, a twin XL provides a good balance between sleeping room and floor space.
• Single Adults—A twin XL could be just the right size for a solo sleeper, especially if they live in a small apartment or a house with a small bedroom.
• People with Guest Rooms—In most homes, the smallest room is saved for the guest bedroom. Guest beds often need to fit into small spaces, and the narrowness of a twin XL mattress makes it a good space-saver.

Related: Get even more details on the ins and outs of choosing a mattress in our Mattress Buying Guide.

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Recap: Our Top Picks for the Best Twin XL Mattresses

Mattress	Superlative	MA Score
Nectar	Best Memory Foam Mattress	8.7/10
DreamCloud	Best Hybrid Mattress	9.1/10
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid	Best Firm Mattress	8.9/10
Helix Midnight	Best Mattress for Hot Sleepers	8.9/10
WinkBeds	Best for Customizable Firmness	8.6/10
Leesa Original	Best for Adults	9.1/10
Saatva	Best Innerspring Mattress	9.0/10
Nolah Signature 12″	Best Mattress for Restless Sleepers	8.6/10
Puffy Lux Hybrid	Best for Lifetime Warranty	8.3/10
Bear Original	Best Mattress for Adjustable Beds	8.6/10

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Summary

Twin XL mattresses are popular for tall teens, college students, and guest bedrooms. Their slight size is a great space saver for tight spaces like dorm rooms, guest rooms, and studio apartments. After combing through our list and buyer’s guide, we hope you’ve found the twin XL bed of your dreams—or at least, you have a better idea of what to look for.