Best Mattress for Adjustable Beds

Motion isolation refers to how well a mattress absorbs movement and prevents it from traveling to the other side of the bed. If you sleep with a partner, your tossing and turning may disturb their sleep. A bed with good motion isolation, or low motion transfer, will allow you to move around without your partner feeling it.

I test motion isolation in mattresses using a seismometer. I drop a 10-pound steel ball onto one side of the mattress from three different heights. A seismometer on the other side of the bed is able to sense the disturbance and display the results in a graph. The larger the lines on the graph, the more likely you are to feel your partner’s motion. When I performed this test on the Nectar mattress, I wasn’t impressed with the results. When we take a look at the seismograph, we can see harsh lines that don’t quickly flatten. These aren’t horrible results, but I think you’re likely to feel large movements, such as getting in and out of bed. If you sleep very soundly, you might sleep through motion, but light sleepers may want a bed with a better motion isolation score.

I gave the Nectar 5 out of 5 stars for support because it provides a balanced feel and promotes proper spinal alignment. Although this bed does not contain coils, which typically help with support, it does have a 7-inch layer of high-density foam. This layer is the foundation of the mattress and prevents the sleeper from sinking in too far. The top two layers of foam provide some soft contouring and sinkage, but that base layer keeps their body lifted and supported. The bed also has a medium-firm feel and could be a great pick for all sleeping positions.

When I assess a mattress for cooling, I first take a look at its materials and construction. All-foam mattresses tend to have a reputation for trapping heat since there’s not a lot of space inside the bed for hot air to flow through. However, I thought the Nectar had great cooling abilities. The cooling mattress cover features heat-wicking technology and is very breathable. The bed also includes gel-infused memory foam. Gel is one of my favorite cooling infusions because it helps dissipate heat away from the body.

I also like to test cooling using a thermal gun. I first use the gun to record the initial temperature of the mattress, and then lay on the bed for five minutes. After the time is up, I take the mattress’s temperature again and see how much the temperature increases. When performing this test on the Nectar, I found a temperature increase of 5.9 degrees, which indicates good cooling. I think hot sleepers who prefer an all-foam bed could be really happy on the Nectar.

Edge support is exactly what it sounds like – how supportive the mattress is around its edges. Ideally, the edges should be just as supportive as the center of the bed. Strong edges can make a mattress feel larger, as it allows sleepers to fully spread out and use the entire surface of the bed. This could appeal to couples and people with mobility issues who rely on strong edges to get in and out of bed.

When I lay directly on the edge of the Nectar, I felt very secure and supported. I didn’t feel like I was about to fall off the mattress. When I sat directly on the edges, I felt very stable. I used a yardstick to measure how much the layers collapsed under my weight and found only two inches of sinkage. The corner of the bed felt less stable, so this bed may not be the best pick for people with mobility issues, who should look for a bed with reinforced edges. However, I think couples and people who like to spread out can appreciate the strong edges on the Nectar. 

I test pressure relief in mattresses using a pressure map test. I first roll a specialized mat onto the mattress and then lay on it in different sleeping positions. This mat is able to sense my weight and identify where pressure is starting to build at my hips, back, and shoulders. These results are translated into a graphic using thermal imaging, where areas displaying blue and green indicate low pressure and red and yellow indicate high pressure. 

Looking at the Nectar’s pressure map, I don’t see any yellow or red forming anywhere on the body in the side and back sleeping positions. I think average weight and heavyweight back and side sleepers can find great pressure relief on this bed. The soft foams up top cradle the sensitive joints and provide enough sinkage to prevent pressure buildup.

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Mattresses containing coils, like the WinkBed, tend to have a decent amount of bounce, making it difficult to isolate motion to just one area. When I take a look at the seismometer results, I think the WinkBed performed well. Despite the bouncy coils, the top layer of foam and the pillow top help absorb motion and prevent it from traveling across the bed. If you sleep with a partner, I think you’re unlikely to feel them tossing and turning at night. At most, you might feel larger movements, such as getting in and out of bed.

The WinkBed is a super supportive mattress that feels very similar to a traditional innerspring bed. The main support system is an extra-tall layer of coils featuring multiple support zones. The coils fluctuate in firmness through these zones depending on where the body needs the most support. When I lay on the WinkBed, I felt more “on” the bed than “in” the bed. My body was lifted and I could feel my spine being propped into neutral alignment when back and side sleeping.

When it comes to cooling, the extra-tall layer of coils packs a punch. These tall coils add plenty of room inside the mattress for air to flow in and out without becoming trapped. The bed also features a Tencel cover, which is breathable and moisture-wicking. The Euro pillow top is infused with gel for even more cooling.

When I tested this bed using my thermal gun, I found a 7-degree temperature increase after laying on the mattress for five minutes. This qualifies as good cooling, and I even thought the bed was cool to the touch. I would definitely recommend this bed to hot sleepers looking for a firmer bed.

The edge support on the WinkBed is solid. When I sat directly on the edge of the bed, I barely noticed any sinkage or collapsing of layers. I used a yardstick to measure exactly how much sinkage there was and found less than half an inch of sinkage. I felt a bit less secure when lying near the edges, but I still think the edges are strong enough for couples.

I tested pressure relief on the Luxury Firm model of the WinkBed. Looking at the pressure map, there’s an even distribution of weight across the bed when back sleeping. I do see a bit of pressure forming at the hips and shoulders when side sleeping, which could lead to pain over time. I would recommend the Softer model to side sleepers, as it’ll provide a bit more softness and sinkage around those joints.

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I thought the motion isolation on the Helix Midnight was just average. The lines on the seismograph weren’t too large, but they didn’t dissipate as quickly as I would have liked. I don’t think this will be an issue for most sleepers, but very light sleepers may want a bed with lower motion transfer. A restless partner’s tossing and turning may not wake you up, but I think you’re likely to feel them getting in and out of bed. 

I found good support on the Helix Midnight. The main support system is a layer of individually wrapped coils that lifted my body up and prevented me from sinking too far into the bed. I also felt some initial support from the top layer of Helix Response foam. This foam provided some initial sinkage and body contouring, but it was still firm enough to keep my spine aligned.

I think the Helix Midnight is a good choice for hot sleepers. The layer of coils provides space for hot air to flow in and out of the bed without getting trapped, making it a breathable mattress. Extra-hot sleepers can also purchase the optional GlacioTex pillow top at check out, which can draw even more heat away from the body.

When I tested the Helix Midnight’s temperature before and after laying on it for five minutes, I found a temperature increase of 5 degrees. This indicates excellent cooling, and I think hot sleepers will be comfortable and experience less overheating.

The Helix Midnight contains two reinforced edges, and I definitely felt stable when sitting and lying on the edges. The edges were able to provide support and lift without collapsing. I think this speaks to the durability of this mattress, as it’s unlikely to sag prematurely. I never felt at risk of slipping off the bed, so I think this mattress could be a good choice for couples.

If we take a quick look at the Helix Midnight’s pressure map, we can see very low pressure building at the shoulders and hips. This tells me that you’re unlikely to experience pain when back and side sleeping on this mattress. The bed does a good job at providing sinkage at those sensitive joints, and I even think sleepers with preexisting pain could find relief on this bed.

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Helix offers several forms of payment on their website through Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express as well as Google Pay, PayPal, Shop Pay, and Amazon Pay. You can also finance their mattresses through the Affirm financing program.

Helix also offers a 30 percent off site-wide + two free pillows discount to military members, first responders, students and teachers.

When it comes to motion isolation on the Saatva Classic, I was less than impressed. This mattress contains two layers of bouncy coils that allow motion to travel across the bed. The seismometer detected high motion transfer, although it’s not the worst motion isolation I’ve ever seen. I think you’re very likely to feel a restless partner’s motion at night, especially large movements.

Where the Saatva lacks in motion isolation, it makes up for in support. I gave this bed 5 out of 5 stars for support because of its supportive coil-on-coil construction that helps sleepers achieve proper spinal alignment. I felt more “on” the bed than “in” the bed, which helped keep my spine straight and prevent unnatural bending. The zoned support memory foam layer in between the coils has a fluctuating firmness depending on what part of the body it supports. This layer also includes a proprietary Spinal Wire that’s designed to offer additional spinal support.

As I mentioned previously, including coils in mattresses helps with airflow and breathability. Since the Saatva has two coil layers, there’s double the room for air to flow in and out without becoming trapped. This bed also comes with an organic cotton cover, which is naturally breathable. When I measured the Saatva’s temperature before and after laying on it for 5 minutes, it heated up by 9.3 degrees. This qualifies as good cooling, and I did feel pretty cool when sleeping on it.

I think the Saatva mattress should be the gold standard when it comes to edge support. The edges feel just as strong and supportive as the very center of the bed. I think they’re strong enough to help people with mobility issues get in and out of bed with no problem. I think it’s very unlikely that these edges will sag over time. When I sat directly on the edges, I noticed almost no sinkage. When I used a yardstick, I measured less than half an inch of sinkage, earning this bed 5 out of 5 stars for edge support.

I tested pressure relief on the Luxury Firm model of the Saatva Classic. We can see that the pressure map displays mostly blue and green when back sleeping, indicating low pressure, so I recommend this bed for back sleepers. I do see a bit of pressure forming at the joints when side sleeping, so I’d recommend the Plush Soft model to side sleepers. I think the Luxury Firm model could work for some stomach sleepers, but I think most stomach sleepers will sleep better on the Firm model to prevent pressure from forming in the lower back.

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Saatva accepts a variety of payment methods, including PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover, and offers financing options through Klarna.

Additionally, Saatva provides a 10 percent discount for military members.

The Titan Plus doesn’t have the best motion isolation, but it’s not the worst I’ve ever seen. Looking at the seismograph, I see pretty average results. We can see some clear disturbance even when the ball is dropped onto the bed from the lowest height, which is meant to represent tossing and turning. This disturbance only grows as the height of the ball drop increases. I think you’re likely to detect a partner’s restlessness unless you are a very sound sleeper.

I gave the Titan Plus 5 out of 5 stars for support because it was designed for heavyweight sleepers and lives up to its promise of sturdy construction. This bed falls at a 7.5 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. This means it’s definitely a firm mattress. With a 6-inch layer of 961 TitanCaliber encased coils, this mattress lifted me up and out of the structure and propped my spine into proper alignment. The layer of latex alternative foam also provided some initial support. The bed doesn’t have much sinkage, and I felt more “on” the bed than “in” it.

I think hot sleepers could sleep quite comfortably on the Titan Plus. With tall coils, this bed has an airy and breathable construction. The mattress cover is also quilted with an inch of gel memory foam, which can help dissipate heat away from the body. I also felt some cooling from the latex alternative layer, which has the same temperature-regulating properties as natural latex. When testing cooling using my thermal gun, I found a temperature increase of 6 degrees after laying on the bed for five minutes, indicating good cooling.

The Titan Plus excelled in the edge support category, which isn’t surprising considering it did terrific in the general support category. When I sat and lay directly on the edges, I didn’t feel like I was about to fall off the bed. In fact, I felt just as supported as I did when lying in the center of the bed. When measuring how much the layers collapsed under my weight, I found only 2 inches of sinkage. I think heavyweight couples could appreciate the edge support on this bed, as it can allow both sleepers to fully spread out and use the entire surface area of the mattress.

When looking at the Titan Plus’s pressure map, I can confidently say that it’s a good pick for stomach sleepers. This mattress is firm and supportive enough to prop stomach sleepers’ hips in line with their shoulders, thus preventing lower back pain from forming. I also think this mattress could be a nice pick for back sleepers, especially those who prefer a firmer bed. I think heavyweight side sleepers could find nice support on this bed, but average weight and lightweight side sleepers might feel pressure starting to build at their hips and shoulders.

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I think the Bear Elite Hybrid performed exceptionally well on the motion isolation test. Looking at the seismograph, the lines are very small and dissipate quickly. The only concerning spikes I see are from when the steel ball was dropped from the tallest height, which represents someone jumping on the bed. If you sleep with a partner, I think you’re very unlikely to detect their tossing and turning, and I don’t think you’ll be able to feel them getting in and out of bed either.

The coil-on-coil construction makes the Bear Elite Hybrid a super supportive mattress. These coil layers propped my spine into proper alignment and prevented me from sinking too far into the bed. I also felt a lot of support from the foam contour layer, which contains zoned support. The foam is softer and firmer depending on the zone and where on the body it’s supporting.

When testing the Bear Elite Hybrid for cooling, I was immediately impressed by the cool-to-the-touch Celliant cover. This cover doesn’t come with the mattress, but it is available for purchase upon checkout. I thought it helped a lot with initial cooling, so I think it could be worth the purchase for extra-hot sleepers. This mattress also includes a layer of copper-infused memory foam, which is another material that dissipates heat away from the body. The double coil layer helps with additional cooling and airflow. When I tested the cooling using a thermal gun, I found a temperature increase of 10 degrees after laying on the bed for five minutes. This indicates decent cooling, and I think its cooling construction could really benefit hot sleepers.

The Bear Elite Hybrid contains edge-to-edge coils, giving the mattress excellent edge support. I felt very secure when sitting and laying on the edges, and I didn’t notice a concerning amount of sinkage. I think both couples and people with mobility issues could appreciate the edge support on this bed.

Looking at the Bear Elite Hybrid’s Pressure map, I see mostly blue and green at the back, hips, and shoulders when side and back sleeping. I see a bit of pressure forming at the shoulders, knees, and lower back when sleeping on my side, but it’s not enough to cause concern. Most side sleepers should be fine on this bed, but those with preexisting joint pain should opt for the Soft model at checkout.

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I think the Nolah Evolution is a great choice for couples, especially if one or both partners tend to toss and turn. Looking at the seismograph, I see very small lines with no large spikes, indicating low disturbance. The bed does contain responsive coils, but the layers of foam up top help absorb motion before it can reach the coils. You may feel large movements from a partner, but typical restlessness shouldn’t cause sleep disturbance.

I found great support on the Nolah Evolution. This bed contains patented HDMax EcoSupport Coils, which help promote proper spinal alignment and prevent the sleeper from sinking too far into the bed. I also found solid support from the two comfort layers and the transition layer. These layers provide some sinkage and pressure relief, but they’re still firm enough to support the joints. The final layer of high-density support foam underneath the coils rounds out the bed and gives the coils something to bounce off of when weight is applied.

I was impressed by this mattress’s cooling abilities. The coils inside the Nolah Evolution make it a very breathable mattress and prevent heat from becoming trapped. Additional cooling can be found within the two comfort layers. The first layer contains Nolah’s ArticTex fibers, which help keep the foam from heating up. The second layer of AirFoamICE is pretty similar to Nolah’s proprietary AirFoam, but it contains graphite, which helps draw heat away from the body. I haven’t tested this bed with the thermal gun yet, but I think it’s a great choice for hot sleepers based on its materials and construction.

The HDMax EcoSupport Coils help keep the edge support on the Nolah Evolution very strong. These coils are wrapped with Edge-Tech support foam, which reinforces the edges and prevents them from sagging when weight is applied. When sitting and laying on the edges, I found solid support and thought they felt just as supportive as the center of the mattress. I didn’t feel at risk of slipping off the bed, and I was able to use the full surface of the bed while still being supported.

The Nolah Evolution’s pressure map makes me think it’s a great choice for sleepers suffering from back pain. It’s a true medium-firm mattress, which I typically recommend to people with back pain due to the balance between support and pressure relief. The pressure map displays all blue and green when back sleeping, meaning there’s little to no pressure building. The coils do a lot to keep the spine aligned and prevent back pain from forming. The bed also contains enough foam to cushion the hips and shoulders, so I’d recommend it to both back and side sleepers with hip pain.

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The seismometer results for the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid were pretty average. Looking at the graph, the lines are quite large and don’t quickly calm down. I think very sound sleepers may be able to sleep through a partner’s tossing and turning, but most sleepers are likely to detect motion coming from the other side of the bed. While this isn’t the worst motion isolation I’ve ever seen, it could be better.

I found the Signature Hybrid to be incredibly supportive. The main support system consists of Ascension coils that are individually wrapped and slightly bouncy. The coils are very strong and do a great job of lifting the body up and out of the structure while promoting proper spinal alignment. I felt some sinkage from the top layers of foam, but the coil system prevented me from sinking too far into the bed.

Based on its materials, construction, and thermal gun results, I think the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is a good choice for hot sleepers. The coils inside the bed leave plenty of room for air to flow in and out without becoming trapped. At checkout, you can purchase the optional cooling cover. If you’re an extra-hot sleeper, opting for the cooling cover could help you stay even cooler at night. When I recorded the bed’s temperature before and after laying on it for 5 minutes, I found an 8-degree temperature increase, indicating good cooling abilities.

I thought the edge support on the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid was very good. When laying directly on the edge of the bed, I felt super stable and supported. I felt more sinkage when sitting on the edge of the bed, which makes sense because all my weight was placed on just one area. However, the mattress only sank about three inches under my weight, which indicates strong edges. I think this bed is great for anyone who likes to spread out and sleep right up to the edge.

When we take a look at the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid’s pressure map, it’s primarily blue when back sleeping, indicating little to no pressure forming across the body. However, I do see some green and yellow forming at the hips and shoulders when side sleeping. I tested the Luxury Firm model, so I think the Soft model would provide better sinkage and contouring around those joints when side sleeping.

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Brooklyn Bedding accepts payments from Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Shop Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. They also offer financing options through the Affirm and Shop Pay financing programs.

Brooklyn Bedding also offers 30 percent off and free shipping on all orders for military members, first responders, medical providers, educators, and students.

The latex and coils inside the Birch make it a super bouncy bed. When I jumped up and down on it, it felt like a trampoline. Because it’s so responsive, it’s very difficult for it to isolate motion. When we look at the seismograph, we can see very large, spiking lines even from the lowest ball drop. This disturbance only gets worse as the ball drop height increases. I think easily disturbed couples may want to consider a bed with lower motion transfer, especially if one or both partners tend to toss and turn.

I thought the Birch had a very supportive feel. This mattress falls at a 7 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale, making it a medium-firm bed that leans slightly firmer. The layer of all-natural Talalay latex has a quick response to pressure, so it’s more supportive than contouring. The tall pocketed coils below make up the main support layer and help lift the sleeper up and out of the structure. When laying on it, I felt more “on” the bed than “in” the bed.

I think the Birch could be a good pick for hot sleepers. The bed starts with an organic cotton cover that’s naturally breathable. The next layer of organic Birch wool helps absorb body heat and wick away moisture. The latex below has natural cooling properties and encourages airflow. Finally, the coils add space inside the bed for hot air to flow without becoming trapped. Overall, this bed slept very cool and could help prevent overheating in hot sleepers.

When testing the edge support on the Birch, I found decent results. The edge support wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t the best I’ve ever seen. When laid down directly on the edge, I felt pretty secure. When sitting directly on the edge, I noticed a decent amount of sinkage. I think couples could sleep well on this bed, but people with mobility issues should look for a bed with reinforced edges.

I was very impressed with the pressure relief on the Birch. Looking at the back sleeping graphic, it’s almost entirely blue. If you experience back pain, I think the Birch could help alleviate tension and stiffness. I see a bit of pressure starting to form at the hips when side sleeping, but I don’t foresee this being an issue for sleepers who don’t already have hip pain. I also really like this bed for stomach sleepers, as I think it’s supportive enough to lift their hips into line with their shoulders and prevent the back from bending.

• Phone: Available 11 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday at 831-777-5976
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Helix offers several forms of payment on their website through Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express as well as Google Pay, PayPal, Shop Pay, and Amazon Pay. You can also finance their mattresses through the Affirm financing program.

Helix also offers a 30 percent off site-wide + two free pillows discount to military members, first responders, students and teachers.