Best Mattress for Acid Reflux (2025), Beat the Burn with Our Top 8 Picks

The Helix Midnight Luxe is my pick for the best overall mattress for acid reflux because it’s supportive enough to prevent awkward sinkage that could cause flare-ups, and responsive enough for sleepers to switch positions if symptoms activate during the night. Additionally, it is compatible with adjustable bases, which can further help by elevating the upper body. The Midnight Luxe impressed mattress tester Cait Giddings in each of these categories, earning a 4 out of 5 or higher in edge support, responsiveness, and adjustable base compatibility.

Steady support is crucial for people with acid reflux, as it keeps the body properly elevated and minimizes sagging that could make symptoms worse. During testing, Cait praised the corner-to-corner support of the Midnight Luxe, awarding it an exceptional 4.8 out of 5 in the edge support category.

Sleepers with acid reflux should get enough lift from this mattress to keep their body elevated and spines aligned, especially if sleeping with a wedge pillow to prevent stomach acid from creeping up into the esophagus during the night.

“The teddy bear-like pillow top cushioned my shoulder and hip when I lay along the side of the mattress, especially in the side-sleeping position,” Cait said. “It filled in the gap at my hip and contoured me in a way that was really comfortable.”

She also gave it a 4 out of 5 for responsiveness, which is helpful for sleepers who need to quickly move onto their side for relief (for context, the left side is the position most often recommended to ease acid reflux). The Helix Midnight Luxe had a surprisingly springy surface that made it easy for Cait to toss and turn on during testing.

“It’s not hard to switch positions on this bed,” Cait said. “I felt like I had sunk slightly into the puffy pillow top, and I had to push up out of it to get moving. But it wasn’t difficult, thanks to the bouncy springs beneath.”

Better yet, if you rely on an adjustable base to help you alleviate your acid reflux symptoms, Cait and her fellow mattress testers found that the Helix Midnight Luxe did a great job of conforming to our in-house adjustable base on multiple settings. She gave it a perfect 5-star score in this category.

“The bed conforms to the base much better than expected,” Cait said. “I thought the mattress’s medium-firm firmness and coil layer would make it too stiff to conform to the base in Zero-G or TV watching mode, but it moved with the base perfectly. It didn’t scrunch and stayed comfortable in every position.”

The Helix Midnight Luxe scored 4 stars or higher across nearly every category, making it challenging to find drawbacks about this mattress. That said, we thought its sleep trial period could be stronger. A 100-night sleep trial is average; however, we hoped for a more generous offering for a mattress of this caliber.

Learn more about how the Midnight Luxe performed on our tests in our full Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review, or check out the Helix Midnight for a more affordable option.

An adjustable base can work wonders for sleepers with acid reflux because it enables them to prop up their bodies, preventing stomach acid from traveling to the esophagus. The Nectar Classic is a flexible yet supportive mattress that should have no trouble conforming to multiple settings on your adjustable base. During testing, I gave it a 4 out of 5 or higher in adjustable base compatibility, edge support, and responsiveness.

Like many other memory foam mattresses, the Nectar Classic conformed well to our in-house adjustable base during testing. As long as your base is compatible with the Nectar, you should have no trouble shifting between different elevations and positions with it. I gave the Nectar Classic a perfect 5 out of 5 in this category, because it was quite malleable, despite being on the firmer side for a memory foam bed.

The Nectar Classic is also more supportive than your average memory foam mattress. During testing, I gave it a 4 out of 5 in the edge support category because it offered surprisingly consistent support throughout the entire surface of the mattress. The mattress didn’t feel particularly saggy anywhere, and I am confident that sleepers with acid reflux will not have to worry about any uncomfortable valleys causing discomfort.

I invited our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Joe Tedesco, to offer his expert input, and he praised the Nectar for its side-sleeping support (the left side is ideal for acid reflux).

“For a side sleeper, this provides excellent support and alignment,” said Dr. Tedesco. “I don’t feel any significant pressure points initially when I’m on my side, which is a great thing.”

Finally, the Nectar Classic left me impressed by its responsiveness. All-foam beds tend to trap you within their layers; however, that is not the case with the Nectar. While it was not as springy as most innerspring and hybrid models, I had no trouble switching between sleeping positions on this mattress during testing. I gave it a 4 out of 5 in this category.

The Nectar Classic is another mattress that is hard to find fault with, given its surprisingly solid scores across the board. However, I would not recommend this mattress to lightweight sleepers with sensitive joints. The Nectar’s medium-firm feel may be too rigid for these sleepers and cause pressure buildup in high-pressure areas. I also think it’s too soft for sleepers over 230 pounds, who may sink too far into its foam layers to feel supported.

Head over to our full Nectar Classic mattress review to learn more about this model. For a mattress that’s firm enough to support sleepers over 230 pounds, check out the Titan Plus Luxe instead.

When paired with a wedge pillow, a supportive innerspring mattress can be a solid choice for back sleepers, providing ample lift to keep the torso elevated while maintaining spinal alignment. If you’re a back sleeper suffering from acid reflux, the Saatva Classic Luxury Firm mattress offers bouncy support that can help relieve your symptoms. During testing, I awarded the Saatva a 4 out of 5 or higher in our edge support and responsiveness categories.

Hybrid and innerspring mattresses are typically more supportive than their memory foam counterparts, thanks to the innerspring coils in their construction. The Saatva is unique in that it has two layers of innerspring coils for sturdy edge-to-edge support, which helped it earn an impressive 4.8 out of 5 in the edge support category. The Saatva Classic is one of my favorite mattresses for back sleepers because it provides enough lift around the lower body to maintain healthy spinal alignment.

During testing, I also invited our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Joe Tedesco, to offer his clinical opinion on the Saatva Classic for back sleeping.

“As a back sleeper, I feel really comfortable on this bed,” Dr. Tedesco said. “So far, it is keeping my spine in a neutral position, and I’m not getting a posterior tilt. For back sleepers, I think this mattress could help relieve a host of issues.”

The two layers of innerspring coils also earned this mattress a perfect 5 out of 5 in the responsiveness category. I was impressed by how easily I could shift between different sleeping positions and move around on the Saatva. If you’re experiencing a bout of heartburn or acid reflux, you can quickly move onto your left side to find some relief on this mattress.

That said, the Saatva Classic isn’t perfect. Unlike many of the other options on this list, it doesn’t play nice with adjustable bed frames. This mattress did not work with the base that we had in the studio. If I removed my weight from the center of the mattress, it popped up and flattened out instead of conforming to the setting the base was on.

I also would not recommend this mattress to strict side sleepers or those with sensitive joints. The Luxury Firm version of the Saatva Classic is too firm for these sleepers, and could cause pressure buildup in their joints over time (however, the Soft model could be a better fit for these sleepers).

To learn more about the Saatva and to hear from a colleague who’s used it long-term, check out our full Saatva Classic mattress review. If you’re interested in Saatva, but need something that works with your adjustable base, check out the Zenhaven by Saatva instead.

If you’re looking for a premium mattress that can provide relief for your acid reflux, the DreamCloud Premier is an excellent option. This mattress impressed our testers across the board, earning a 4 out of 5 rating in every category, including edge support, responsiveness, and compatibility with adjustable bases.

A luxurious mattress should provide the same level of comfort and support across its entire surface. The DreamCloud Premier passed its first test, thanks to its robust edge support. Mattress tester Sosha Lewis felt secure and comfortable along the perimeter of the DreamCloud, awarding it a 4.5 out of 5 in the edge support category.

“Lying down on my side, I felt very secure on the edge of the bed,” Sosha said. “I felt a slight sinkage, but nothing I was concerned about. However, when I moved to my back, I felt more of a dip on the perimeter of the bed. I still felt extremely secure.”

Sosha and her fellow mattress testers were also impressed by how easily they could move around on the DreamCloud Premier and gave it a 4 out of 5 in the responsiveness category. Despite its plush, cushiony surface layer, they were able to switch between different sleeping positions without feeling trapped in the memory foam layer. 

“Despite the Premier being a super soft mattress, I felt little resistance moving between positions,” Sosha said. “It was easiest to move from my back to my side, which could come in handy for sleepers with acid reflux who need to flip onto their left side to find relief.”

Additionally, if you are someone who uses an adjustable base to help combat your acid reflux symptoms, the DreamCloud earned a perfect 5 out of 5 in adjustable base compatibility. Sosha noted that there were no awkward gaps on any of the settings on our in-studio adjustable base. She found it quite comfortable in the Zero-G setting.

While the DreamCloud Premier is perfect for those who want to sleep on a hotel-like mattress, there are a couple of things to be aware of. If you prefer a firmer mattress, you will likely find that the Premier is too soft for you, as our testers graded it a 5.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale. Sosha also noted that it was more difficult for her to switch from her stomach to her back, meaning the DreamCloud Premier might not be the best option for stomach sleepers.

To learn more about this mattress and see what our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Joe Tedesco, had to say about it, check out our full DreamCloud Premier mattress review. If you spend some time sleeping on your stomach and would prefer a firmer mattress, try the classic DreamCloud instead.

Memory foam mattresses are often a good fit for sleepers with acid reflux because they are compatible with adjustable bases and provide enough cushioning for side sleeping. The Leesa Original is my favorite mattress in its category because it offers both of those things at an affordable price. For just $1,332 for a queen-size mattress (and $999 when it is on sale), the Leesa Original provides excellent performance across the board. During testing, we gave this mattress a 4 out of 5 or higher in edge support and responsiveness.

Although most mattresses fall short in edge support, the Leesa Original excels in this category. Our testers awarded the Leesa Original a 4.4 out of 5 in this category, thanks to its robust support across the entire surface. This level of support is helpful for back sleepers with acid reflux who use a wedge pillow to elevate their upper body, preventing the lower body from sinking uncomfortably.

“While lying on my side on the edge of this mattress, my hips and spine felt great,” said our in-house tester. “With a pillow under my arm, I get enough support from the mattress to stay aligned and the perfect amount of cushioning to avoid pressure buildup.”

Our testing  team was also impressed by the Leesa Original’s responsiveness, which they awarded a perfect 5 out of 5. Again, many memory foam mattresses fall short in this category because of their doughy, slow-sinking feel. However, the Leesa defies those expectations, thanks to its firmer-than-average construction.

“I feel like it is extremely easy to switch positions because the bed provides plenty of stability and firmness,” said one of our product testers. “My body doesn’t sink into the mattress completely, which enables me to change positions without feeling trapped.”

The Leesa Original also performed well on our adjustable base during testing. One tester noted that it didn’t adjust as well to the settings without someone lying on the bed, but this should not present a problem for most sleepers.

Aside from that minor quirk, we also wouldn’t recommend the Leesa Original mattress to sleepers with sensitive joints. The Leesa mattress is a 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, which is a bit firmer than the average mattress. This bed might feel too rigid for these sleepers and cause pressure buildup in sensitive areas.

Read our full Leesa Original mattress review to learn more about this model. If you’re interested in a softer memory foam model, check out the Nectar Luxe instead.

Sleepers with bigger bodies who struggle with acid reflux have the additional challenge of finding a mattress that is supportive and responsive enough to keep them in a comfortable position. For these sleepers, I recommend the WinkBed Plus, thanks to its stellar edge support, responsiveness, and pressure relief, all of which earned a 4 out of 5 or higher during testing.

When I first lay on this mattress, I was struck by how supportive it felt despite its plush pillow-top cover layer. My body felt elevated and aligned, with enough cushioning around my joints to prevent discomfort. No matter where you lie on this mattress, you should feel supported without any noticeable sagging, even along its perimeter. For that reason, I gave it an average edge support score of 4.2 out of 5.

My fellow mattress testers and I also gave the WinkBed Plus a perfect 5 out of 5 in the responsiveness category. During testing, we found it easy to switch between different sleeping positions, thanks to its robust innerspring coils. If you are a back sleeper who often shifts onto your left side to avoid acid reflux symptoms, the WinkBed Plus makes that transition infinitely easier.

It is also one of those rare mattresses that provides equal pressure relief to back and side sleepers, earning a 4.7 out of 5 during our tests. In other words, you should be comfortable in either position; it doesn’t matter if you’re a back sleeper who uses a wedge pillow for extra elevation or a strict side sleeper who needs a supportive mattress to keep your hips and lower body aligned.

However, as impressive as the WinkBed Plus is, it’s not the best fit for every type of sleeper. I would not recommend this mattress to sleepers weighing 130 pounds or less because it is likely too firm for them. These sleepers would probably experience more pressure buildup in their hips, shoulders, and lower backs. Additionally, at about $2,000 for a queen-size bed, the WinkBed Plus is not the most budget-friendly option for sleepers in this category.

Read more about this model in our full WinkBed Plus mattress review. For a comparable mattress at a more budget-friendly price, check out the original WinkBed instead.

The Nolah Evolution is a mattress that has the power to save couples on the brink of sleep divorce. Thanks to its soft-yet-supportive hybrid construction, the Evolution is a versatile mattress that is compatible with numerous sleep styles. During testing, it earned high scores across the board, including a 4 out of 5 or higher in edge support, responsiveness, and motion isolation.

Mattress tester Sosha Lewis and her colleagues praised the Nolah Evolution’s robust corner-to-corner support, awarding it an impressive 4.6 out of 5 in the edge support category. If you and your partner appreciate a little bit of space between you at night, then you can gravitate toward the farthest reaches of the bed without feeling unsteady or rolling off.

“I could tell that this mattress had reinforced edges,” Sosha said. “I felt very supported on the perimeter of this bed in every position. It didn’t feel like I would roll off or that I was lying on the edge. It was very comfortable overall.”

The Nolah Evolution also earned a 5 out of 5 in responsiveness. Combination sleepers with acid reflux often flip onto their left sides to relieve their symptoms, and the Nolah Evolution’s springy surface should make it incredibly simple to do so. During testing, Sosha was impressed by how easily she could switch between the back, side, and stomach-sleeping positions.

“I found it fairly easy to switch to every position,” Sosha said. “While its soft pillow top provides some resistance, I could change positions without putting in too much effort. Those with limited mobility or lower back pain may find that the resistance is more than they would like, but for the vast majority of people, I think this bed will be easy to switch positions.”

Speaking of switching between sleeping positions, if your partner’s constant flipping drives you crazy at night, then you’ll be pleased to know that the Evolution excels at dampening motion and isolating it to one side of the mattress. During her testing, Sosha lay blindfolded on one side of the Evolution mattress. Meanwhile, another tester changed between sleeping positions and got in and out of bed on the opposite side.

Sosha noted that she could barely feel her colleague moving around on the other side of the mattress. The only movement she felt was when her testing partner sat down on the other side of the bed, but she could not feel them tossing and turning. Together, they settled on a perfect 5-star motion isolation score.

The only areas where the Nolah Evolution falters are its sleep trial period and adjustable base compatibility. Nolah’s 120-night sleep trial is not the worst we have seen; however, many comparable mattresses offer a 365-night trial. Additionally, it did not conform to the settings on our in-house adjustable bed frame because it was too tall.

Learn more about the Nolah in our full Nolah Evolution mattress review. For an adjustable base-friendly option, check out the Nolah Natural instead.

Finding a mattress that helps relieve your acid reflux symptoms should not force you to take out a second mortgage on your home. Fortunately, the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Memory Foam mattress can help relieve GERD symptoms at a great price. 

At $665 before any discounts (and just under $500 when on sale), this is the cheapest option on our list. Despite its too-good-to-be-true price tag, it performed exceptionally well in edge support and responsiveness, both of which should help sleepers with acid reflux.

Despite being a memory foam mattress, the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex is quite firm and supportive, which is a plus for sleepers with acid reflux who use a wedge pillow to stay comfortable. The CopperFlex’s impressive edge-to-edge support kept our mattress tester’s body lifted and aligned during testing. In other words, sleepers with acid reflux don’t have to worry about any awkward sagging that could cause discomfort or exacerbate their symptoms.

Mattress tester Sosha Lewis awarded the CopperFlex mattress a 4.2 out of 5 in the edge support category.

“The edge support in all three sleeping positions was excellent,” she said. “I felt little to no sinkage in any position and felt extremely secure on my back and stomach due to the wider base. I didn’t feel like I was anywhere close to rolling off.”

The Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex mattress also earned an exceptional 5 out of 5 in the responsiveness category. During testing, Sosha found it remarkably easy to switch between different sleeping positions, thanks to the CopperFlex’s firm yet buoyant memory foam construction. This feature should come in handy for sleepers with acid reflux who often move onto their left side to ease their symptoms.

“It is very easy to move around on this bed,” Sosha said. “Although it is all foam, there is hardly any sink or contouring. I think this is a great bed for combination sleepers and sexually active couples who like firm mattresses.”

The Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex mattress packs a lot of punch for its small price tag. However, it is not perfect across the board. During testing, it was not compatible with our adjustable base. Our testers found that it awkwardly scrunched up in various positions, making it difficult to get comfortable. 

We also found that it did not provide much pressure relief in the side-sleeping position. Our testers gave it a 3 out of 5 for side pressure relief, noting that lightweight sleepers or those with sensitive joints may find this model uncomfortable.

For more information about the CopperFlex, check out our full Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex mattress review. If you’re in the market for a mattress with superior pressure relief for side sleepers, check out the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid instead.