Best Mattress for Adjustable Beds (2025) 

I chose the Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress as the best overall mattress for an adjustable bed because the all-foam construction makes it more capable of conforming to an adjustable base at any angle. This mattress has a true medium-firm feel, falling at a 6.5 on our firmness scale, so it’s compatible with most sleeping positions and body types. I especially like this mattress for sleepers with pain, as it earned 4 stars for pressure relief in both the back- and side-sleeping position. I was even impressed with its motion-isolating abilities, which is something many beds struggle with, and gave it 4.6 stars for this category.

When we tested pressure relief on the Nectar using a pressure-sensing mat, we found excellent results. We used three testers of different weight classes, who tested the bed on their side and back. When sleeping on her side, tester Sosha Lewis said, “My hips are elevated and in line with my shoulders, creating fantastic spinal alignment. My whole body feels comfortable, although I feel the most pressure building in my shoulders.” This touch of shoulder pressure was noted from all our testers. This shouldn’t be uncomfortable for most sleepers, but those with extra-sensitive shoulder joints may want a softer bed.

We also found excellent results in the back-sleeping position. The medium-firm feel provided our testers with a nice balance between support and pressure relief. In this position, Sosha said, “My spine is aligned very well and I don’t feel a ton of pressure building anywhere. There’s good lift at the hips that keeps them in line with my shoulders.” Her average PSI was 13.22, which is lower than the average back-sleeping PSI of 15.1.

We also think this bed is a nice choice for couples, especially if one or both partners tosses and turns. Our tester Kenny Timper lay on one side of the mattress while another tester got in and out of bed and switched positions on the other side. He wasn’t able to detect his partner switching sleeping positions and only slightly felt her getting in and out of the bed. He also performed the same test using a tub of water instead of a human. Even when he rolled around aggressively next to the water, the liquid remained still, with only some slight ripples. These are great results, so we think you’re unlikely to experience disturbance from a restless partner.

Since this bed does not contain any support coils, it scored lower in our edge support and responsiveness categories. The edge support wasn’t terrible, but we did feel a bit unstable when sitting directly on the edge. People who rely on strong edges to get in and out of bed may want a bed with reinforced edges. The lack of coils also means this bed isn’t super bouncy, but we still found it easy to move around on.

For more information on the Nectar, read our full Nectar mattress review. For a hybrid option, try the Nectar Classic Hybrid or head to our best mattress roundup.

If you enjoy the soft sinkage of an all-foam bed and the supportive feel of an innerspring one, then a hybrid mattress can provide you with the best of both worlds. During testing, I found the WinkBed to be the best hybrid for an adjustable bed because it balances pressure relief and support and sports a versatile medium-firm feel. This bed is most compatible for back sleepers, earning 4.3 stars for pressure relief in this position. I was also very impressed with the 4.5-star edge support, which makes the mattress feel larger because you can spread all the way out to the sides without feeling like you’ll slide off. 

The WinkBed is offered in three firmness levels, and I tested the Luxury Firm model in our studio. I felt most comfortable sleeping on my back — I could feel the supportive coil layer propping my hips in line with my shoulders and creating optimal spinal alignment. This bed has a plush pillow top, which adds lots of lumbar support and gentle cushioning. Our lightweight, average-weight, and heavy testers all noted good alignment and support in this position, so back sleepers of all body types should find something to love. All three testers had an average PSI that was lower than the average PSI of 15.1, confirming excellent pressure relief.

I also think side sleepers who prefer a firmer feel will enjoy the WinkBed. The pillow top adds some plush cushioning around the hips and shoulders, which helps relieve tension in those sensitive areas. However, I think side sleepers will like the Softer model even more, which should offer even more sinkage and contouring. I’m a lightweight sleeper, so I didn’t find much sinkage when side sleeping, but I did find excellent support when stomach sleeping. I could see the Luxury Firm being too soft to support average-weight and heavy stomach sleepers, so I would steer them towards the Firm model.

If you have mobility issues, the WinkBed is a solid choice. During testing, I found great edge support. I noticed a bit of sinkage when sitting directly on the edge, but I didn’t feel unstable or like I was about to slide off. The pillow top is pretty plush, so this layer collapsed more than the coils, which helped keep the edges secure. I felt even more supported when lying on the edge. I thought the edges felt just as strong as the center of the bed, and I didn’t feel the mattress sagging anywhere. When lying down, my weight was evenly distributed along the edge, and I felt very secure.

If you sleep especially hot, the WinkBed may not be the best option — its cooling abilities were just average, earning it 3.5 stars. I thought it felt pretty cool when I first lay down on it. According to my thermal gun, the WinkBed heated up by 8.5 degrees after I lay on it for 5 minutes. With some beds, you can really feel that 8-degree increase, but I didn’t notice it on the WinkBed. It wasn’t cool to the touch, but I didn’t feel like the foams were noticeably hot.

For more, read our full WinkBed mattress review. For a more cooling option, try the Leesa Sapira Chill or head to our best hybrid mattress roundup.

When we talk about a mattress’s value, we’re simply referring to whether its price matches the quality of its materials and durability. If you’re looking for a very high-quality mattress that won’t break the bank, consider the Helix Midnight. This mattress contains layers of durable foams and coils that create a medium-firm feel. It’s currently priced at $1,332 for a queen size, but you’re likely to find it for even cheaper thanks to Helix’s frequent sales. During testing, we found it best for back and side sleepers, earning 3.5 stars for pressure relief in both positions. We were also impressed by its 5-star motion isolation. Despite its bouncy springs, it helps prevent movement from traveling from one side of the bed to the other.

We tested pressure relief using a specialized mat that senses weight distribution and areas along the body where pressure is building. Our lightweight, average-weight, and heavy testers all had lower PSI scores than average when testing the Helix Midnight in the back-sleeping position, which means the bed did a good job distributing weight. Our average-weight tester Dan Caffrey said, “I got some cushioning at my shoulders and hips while getting a lift at the lumbar region that gave me the support I needed.”

The Helix Midnight could also be a good choice for side sleepers, especially if they switch between their side and another position. In this position, our testers all noted a spot of pressure forming at their shoulders, with our heavyweight tester experiencing the most pressure. Our lightweight tester Asha Birjah said, “My hips feel aligned with my spine. I do feel a little pressure on my shoulder, but it’s still comfortable overall. It’s just a tinge of pressure in my trapezoid area.” Most side sleepers should be comfortable, especially if they prefer a medium-firm feel. However, those with preexisting shoulder pain may want a softer option with a bit more contouring.

If you sleep with a partner, you’ll be able to appreciate the motion isolation this mattress offers. Dan tested motion transfer by placing a tub of water on one side of the bed and switching sleeping positions on the other side. We observed the water’s reaction to his motion and found very minimal movement. There was no aggressive sloshing or spillage. He also performed this test with a human, who could barely detect Dan’s movement. I think you’re very unlikely to wake up due to a restless sleeper next to you, even if you sleep lightly.

For more information, read our full Helix Midnight mattress review. For more cushioning around the shoulders, try the Helix Midnight Luxe or head to our best mattress for the money roundup.

When it comes to innerspring beds, the Saatva is our favorite. With three firmness options, you can choose the feel you prefer. Most innerspring beds contain just one layer of coils, but the Saatva ups the support level by including two coil layers in its construction, which helps promote spinal alignment in all sleeping positions. While it’s supportive, it also excels at pressure relief, earning 5 stars in this category for back sleeping. We were also very impressed by its 5-star edge support, which is some of the strongest we’ve ever seen. 

We tested the Luxury Firm model, which falls at a 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. Although it leans firm, our testers still experienced excellent pressure relief in the back-sleeping position. Tester Kenny Timper said, “I felt great lying on my back on this bed. I felt supported and aligned. There’s no sinkage here around any part of my body but I thought it was very comfortable.” Side sleeping was less favored among our testing team. Although the bed has a pillow top, there wasn’t enough contouring to completely relieve pressure at the sensitive pressure points. The Plush model should add a bit more cushioning around the hips and shoulders in this position while still providing stellar support.

I’ll also note that this is a fantastic bed for stomach sleepers. These sleepers need lots of support at their hips to prevent the lower back from bending unnaturally. Kenny is a stomach sleeper and said, “It kept my hips elevated and aligned with my shoulders. Stomach sleepers (at least average-weight stomach sleepers) shouldn’t have to worry about sinking in too much or having their backs thrown out of whack.” Since it’s so supportive, it’s also a good choice for heavy sleepers, especially if you opt for the Firm model.

The two layers of coils help fortify the sides of the mattress, which is great for anyone with mobility issues. Whether they were sitting directly on the edge or lying near the edge, our testers felt stable and never felt at risk of falling. When he tested the edge support, Kenny said, “I didn’t feel like I was going to roll off of the mattress on either my back or my side or stomach. I didn’t even really feel any sinkage beneath me.”

Since this mattress contains two layers of bouncy coils, it struggles to isolate motion, earning only 2.6 stars in the category. It might not be ideal for couples if one partner is a very light sleeper. However, the springs make it very responsive, which is good for combination sleepers, as it aids the transition between sleeping positions.

For more on the Saatva, read our full Saatva Classic review. For more motion isolation, try the Nolah Evolution or head over to our best innerspring mattress roundup.

When it comes to sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds, Dr Raj recommends finding a mattress with thick, durable materials and reinforced edges. These sleepers need a mattress with a strong support system to prevent too much sinkage, which they can find on the Titan Plus, a mattress specifically designed for heavy sleepers. With an overall score of 4.3, this bed performed well on most of our tests, but it really stood out on our pressure relief test in the back-sleeping position, earning a solid 4 stars. We were also very impressed with its motion isolation, for which it earned the full 5 stars. 

Our heavyweight tester Marten Carlson helped us test pressure relief on the Titan Plus. Looking at his back-sleeping pressure map, we see primarily blue across the entire body. The layer of steel coils add a lot of support to the mattress and also influence its firm feel, which prevented him from sinking too far into the bed’s layers. Marten said, “This is great for back sleeping, especially for a bigger guy like me. I feel great alignment overall and the support is fantastic. It’s a nice, solid flat surface for back sleeping.”

In addition to heavy sleepers, this firm, supportive mattress is great for stomach sleepers of all weights. Our tester Sosha Lewis typically avoids stomach sleeping because she experiences lower back pain, but the Titan Plus might convert her. In this sleeping position, she said, “It kept my hips elevated so that my spine was aligned. I was super-comfortable in this position, and I would indulge in more stomach sleeping if I had this mattress. My spine and lower back were very happy”

Our testers highly recommend this bed to couples, especially if one partner tosses and turns at night. During the partner test, Sosha couldn’t feel the other tester get in and out of bed, and she could barely detect any movement when they switched sleeping positions. This was also reflected in the water tub test; Sosha’s movement didn’t cause any disturbance across the surface of the water. “If you need ultimate motion isolation, the Titan Plus will give it to you,” she said. “I sleep with a very restless partner, and the motion isolation on this bed makes me wish I owned it.”

While this bed excels for heavy sleepers, we wouldn’t recommend it to lightweight sleepers. These folks won’t find much sinkage or contouring due to its firm feel. Similarly, lightweight and average-weight side sleepers will likely experience too much pressure building and should opt for a softer bed.

For more on the Titan Plus, read our full Titan Plus mattress review. For a softer option with more cushioning, try the Titan Plus Luxe or head over to our best mattress for heavy people round up.

If you often wake up feeling overheated and sweaty, the Bear Elite Hybrid could be the bed for you. When we tested this bed for cooling, we gave it 4.5 stars, so it should help regulate temperature and promote airflow all night long. This bed is also unique because it scored well in both the motion isolation and responsiveness categories, which often cancel each other out. It earned 4.6 stars for motion isolation and 4 stars for responsiveness, meaning it has a bouncy feel but  won’t send major ripples of movement across the bed to wake a sleeping partner. 

The Bear Elite Hybrid contains copper-infused foam in its comfort layer, which helps draw warmth away from the body and prevent the sleeper from overheating. As a hybrid bed, it also contains a layer of coils that create room for air to flow in and out without getting trapped. We recorded the mattress’s temperature before and after a tester lay on it for 5 minutes and found a temperature increase of 4.8 degrees. Compared to some other beds we’ve tested, this is outstanding. After the 5 minutes were up, our tester Sosha Lewis said, “The mattress didn’t noticeably heat up while I was lying on it. It felt cool to the touch when I first started, but not after I had been on it.”

When Sosha and another tester performed the partner test, Sosha wasn’t majorly disturbed by the motion coming from the other side of the bed. “I could tell when my partner sat down and got back up, but it was minimal,” she said. “This bed had good overall motion isolation, and while I could tell when my partner got in bed, moved around, and got out of bed, it didn’t disturb me.”

Typically, the beds that excel at motion isolation aren’t super-bouncy. Bounce often allows motion to travel across the entire mattress, but this isn’t the case with the Bear Elite Hybrid. Although it isolated motion well, it still has a decent amount of bounce. This is good news for combination sleepers, as it makes it easy to move around without getting stuck in the bed’s layers. Sexually active couples can also appreciate the responsiveness since it aids in switching positions.

One potential con to this mattress is its price. At full retail, the Bear Elite Hybrid costs $2,305 for a queen size. While not the most expensive mattress on the market, it may be out of budget for some shoppers.

For more on this bed, read our full Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review. For a cheaper option, try the Silk & Snow Hybrid or check out our best cooling mattress roundup.

Adjustable bases are great for sleepers who experience back pain, but they’re only so helpful if you don’t pair them with a supportive mattress. For sleepers struggling with back pain, we recommend the Nolah Evolution. In both the back- and side-sleeping positions, we found 4.3-star pressure relief, with our testers noting excellent spinal alignment and soothing cushioning. The Evolution is a true medium-firm bed, scoring 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, so it strikes a nice balance between firm support and contouring pressure relief. We also found excellent temperature regulation from this mattress, which earned it 4.5 stars for cooling.

If you’re a back sleeper, you’ll likely find back pain relief from this bed regardless of your body type. It has a hybrid construction, so the coil layer does a lot to lift the hips in line with the shoulders and reduce muscle strain, which is key to avoiding back pain. Our lightweight tester Asha Birjah said, “I feel like I’m melting into this mattress; it’s great. I feel supported across my entire body, and I’m getting a lot of relief for my neck pain since my spine is so aligned.” 

The layers of foam above the coils make it a good match for side sleepers, too. Our heavyweight tester, Caine Wilkes, typically experiences pressure building in his shoulders in this position, but he felt less pressure than normal on the Nolah Evolution. The foams add a bit of softness to the bed, which help fill in any gaps along the body and provide more support.

We found this bed extremely cool. The organic cotton cover makes it breathable right off the bat, which is supplemented by the coils that promote airflow. Nolah also included proprietary foams that don’t trap heat the way memory foam does. One of these layers is infused with graphite, which helps with temperature regulation. When we measured the bed’s temperature before and after our tester Sosha Lewis had lain on it for 5 minutes, we found an increase of only 4.9 degrees. Of this experience, Sosha said “I had worked out right before we started testing and my temperature hadn’t regulated. I could feel the heat leaving my body as I was on the Nolah.”

This bed isn’t super-responsive, earning it only 2.5 stars in this category. While some sleepers may enjoy the sinkage, combination sleepers might have their mobility inhibited as they try to switch sleeping positions.

For more on the Nolah Evolution, read our full Nolah Evolution Hybrid mattress review. For more bounce, try the Saatva Latex Hybrid or head to our best mattress for back pain roundup.

When it comes to choosing the best mattress for couples, we pay close attention to a few specific categories: cooling, edge support, and responsiveness. We selected the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid as our top pick for couples because it performed well in most of these categories. Two bodies still heat up quicker than just one, but the 4.5-star cooling for the Signature Hybrid helps combat this. Strong edge support can also allow couples to fully spread out, which makes the bed feel larger, and we found 4-star secure edges. Sexually active couples can also appreciate a responsive mattress because it makes it easy to move around on the bed. This mattress has a good level of bounce to it, so we gave it 4 stars in this category.

This mattress is very breathable, thanks to its tall layer of individually pocketed coils. Our tester Kenny Timper used a thermal gun to record the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid’s temperature before and after he lay on it for 5 minutes. He said, “I didn’t feel it heat up too much while testing it. It only increased by 6 degrees, which is pretty solid.” Couples who tend to kick off their sweaty sheets in the night should be able to sleep cool without overheating.

When Kenny lay down directly on the edges in various sleeping positions, he felt stable and didn’t feel like he was at risk of falling off. Although he felt some sinkage, the coils kept his body lifted and allowed him to rest comfortably. The sinkage from the pillow top actually helped him feel more secure, as it hugged his body just right. If you and your partner like to spread out, you should be able to do so on the Signature Hybrid.

Thanks to the coils, this bed is plenty bouncy. We tested responsiveness by climbing 6 feet above the bed and dropping a medicine ball onto the surface. We measured a bounce height of 16 inches, which is right around the 15-inch average. Couples and combination sleepers alike should be able to move around without getting trapped in the top layers of foam. Kenny did find it more difficult to switch from his back to his stomach, but found it very easy to transition from his side to his back or stomach.

Motion isolation is another category for couples to pay attention to, especially if one partner is a particularly light sleeper and the other tends to toss and turn. The motion isolation on the Signature Hybrid wasn’t terrible — it was simply average, earning 3.6 stars. Kenny could slightly detect his partner’s movement but didn’t feel jostled around or disturbed. You may feel larger movements from a partner such as getting in and out of bed, but we think you’re unlikely to be awakened by typical restlessness.

For more on this mattress, read our full Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress review. For a mattress with better motion isolation, try the Nectar Premier or check out our best mattress for couples round up.

If you’re an eco-conscious shopper seeking an organic mattress, you’ll want to check out the Birch Natural mattress. Outfitted with a natural latex layer, this bed has been heavily awarded with certifications to verify its organic, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly construction. Its construction is naturally cooling, which helped the bed earn 4 stars in this category. It’s also very springy and buoyant, so it earned a full 5 stars for responsiveness. 

Mattress certifications are crucial to pay attention to when seeking an organic bed. Greenwashing is a prevalent issue, not only in the mattress industry but in many other marketplaces. However, the Birch mattress obtained a plethora of eco-friendly awards that can’t be faked. The mattress uses Fair Trade Certified organic cotton, plus it’s GREENGUARD Gold certified, eco-INSTITUT certified, and adheres to the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLs). On the Birch, you can rest easy knowing your mattress is fully organic.

The latex foam inside the Birch is similar to memory foam, but doesn’t have the same reputation for heat trapping. Further cooling comes from the breathable organic cotton cover that helps wick away moisture, and a layer of 1,000 individually wrapped coils that promote airflow. Our testing confirmed Birch’s knack for temperature regulation: After tester Dan Caffrey rested on it for5 minutes, the mattress only heated up by 7.6 degrees, which qualifies as good cooling. After his 5 minutes were up, Dan said, “I could feel it heating up just a little bit, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. It felt cozy more than anything.” 

Another perk of latex foam is that it’s super-bouncy. I personally gave this bed what we Iike to call “the jump test,” which is exactly what it sounds like. I jumped up and down on the Birch like a little kid and felt like I was bouncing on a trampoline. Combination sleepers can use the bounce to help switch sleeping positions, and sexually active couples should be able to move around with ease.

One thing to keep in mind is this bed’s warranty and sleep trial period. The Birch comes with a 120-night sleep trial and 10-year warranty. While these are pretty lengthy, we prefer lifetime warranties and 365-night trials to ensure you love your mattress and can use it for a long time.

For more on the Birch, read our full Birch Natural mattress review. For another organic option, try the Avocado Green or head to our best organic mattress roundup.