The 10 Best Mattresses for Heavy People, Expert-Tested and Reviewed 

Brooklyn Bedding designed its Titan Plus mattress specifically for heavier sleepers over 230 pounds, and the Luxe is an upgraded version of the sturdy original model. It comes outfitted with durable  coils and foams and luxury touches like a quilted cover made with gel memory foam. We rated this mattress at a 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, just a touch firmer than the industry standard of medium-firm. This bed can also support up to 1,000 pounds, which should work great for heavier sleepers (and their partners). It earned a 4 out of 5 for cooling and 4 out of 5 for back-sleeping pressure relief.

My fellow tester, writer, and certified sleep science coach Sosha Lewis falls in the average-weight sleeper category. She enjoyed the Titan Plus Luxe in every sleeping position, though she was especially impressed by how it felt on her side. She said, “The soft foams at the top give it enough contouring that I didn’t feel much pressure on my shoulders and hips, and my spine was definitely aligned.” Our heavyweight tester Marten Carlson also preferred this bed on his back, saying, “I don’t feel any extra pressure. I feel aligned and balanced.” It’s also worth noting that since this bed is made for larger bodies, it’s unlikely that most lightweight sleepers will reap the same pressure relief on the bed’s firmer surface. 

The Titan Plus Luxe also excelled in quite a few more performance categories. It earned perfect scores in motion isolation and response, which is impressive given that these categories are usually at odds with one another. This means that couples shouldn’t feel each other’s movements but should be able to move around on the surface easily. The bed also performed well during our temperature tests, with the surface temperature increasing from 64.2 degrees to only 70 degrees (barely a 6-degree increase) after a tester lay on it for 5 minutes.

Unfortunately, the Titan Plus Luxe did falter in our edge support test. Sosha described the edges as “Jell-O-like,” especially when lying at the perimeter on her side. Though you probably won’t slide out of this bed, it may be too much sinkage for older folks or those with mobility concerns, so we gave it a 3.6 out of 5 score for edge support. 

Want a Titan bed with better edge support? Check out the Titan Plus Elite, which is also on this list. You can also read more in our full Titan Plus Luxe review.

If you find yourself overheating at night and waking up sweaty, you may be a hot sleeper. These folks should look for a mattress that, like our choice for the best cooling mattress for heavy sleepers, the Helix Plus, is packed with cooling technology that promotes plenty of airflow. We chose this mattress because it’s supportive enough for larger bodies and contains temperature-regulating materials like a breathable Tencel cover, gel-infused memory foam, open-cell foam, and pocketed coils that promote airflow. For reference, we gave it a 4 out of 5 in our cooling tests and an overall score of 4.5 out of 5. The bed also has a 500-pound weight capacity for each side.

As for how the bed feels, we rated this mattress at a 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, so it should feel medium firm for most sleepers over 230 pounds. One of our guest heavyweight testers, weightlifter Paulie Steinman, described his experience on the Helix Plus, saying, “I loved how the Helix Plus provided enough support for spinal alignment, but also plush comfort in the top layer. I got to sink in a bit.” 

Allowing sleepers like Paulie to sink in enough to enjoy contouring while keeping him from pushing too far through the layers helped this bed earn a 4 out of 5 on our pressure relief tests. The balanced feel of this bed should be suitable for larger-bodied back and stomach sleepers, but some stomach sleepers may prefer something a bit firmer.

My fellow tester Amelia Jerden also rated the Helix Plus a 4.5 out of 5 for responsiveness. She said, “Moving around on the Helix Plus, I felt this bed was quite responsive. It’s decently bouncy, and I really had no issue changing between sleeping positions.” Heavier combination sleepers and sexually active couples should benefit from this ease of movement on the bed’s surface. Sleepers should also appreciate the bed’s unflagging edge support, for which it earned a 4.5 out of 5. The perimeter dipped just a smidge when sitting on it, but lying down had us feeling secure.

As for potential downsides, we should mention that the bed’s motion isolation didn’t exactly wow us. During our water test, where we filled a large clear cup with water and placed it on one side of the bed and then evaluated the water’s splashing, we noticed a good bit of rippling and jostling. This is a good indication that motion will travel easily across this bed’s surface. Restless couples may want to look for something with less bounce and more cushioning foams on top.

Want better motion isolation? Check out the Nectar mattress. You can also read more in our full Helix Plus mattress review.

Many all-foam beds tend to lack support for heavier people, leaving them sinking too deeply into the bed to receive adequate joint and back support. However, l tested the Nectar Classic and found this bed to have solid comfort and support that should work for larger body types. We rated this bed at a 6.5 out of 10, medium-firm on our scale, but it doesn’t have the same super-squishy feel of typical memory foam mattresses. It still scored  4 out of 5 for pressure relief for both back and side sleepers. As a plus, it comes at a reasonable price.

Our heavyweight tester, Caine Wilkes, appreciated this bed on his side during the pressure relief test. He said, “It feels more supportive than I was expecting.” When he switched to his back, he noted, “My hips are slightly lower than my shoulders, but it feels comfortable.” I agreed with his results after testing this mattress, finding the Nectar suited to these two positions.

My fellow tester and staff writer Kenny Timper is a strict stomach sleeper and didn’t like the bed in this position, but I found it just supportive enough on my stomach. However, Kenny and I are average-weight sleepers, and I think plus-size stomach sleepers may prefer something firmer. Memory foam mattresses aren’t always the best choice for these sleepers, anyway, since it’s easier to sink through the cushier layers, regardless of weight. 

Memory foam mattresses are also known to trap heat, but the Nectar mattress is swaddled in a cooling cover to combat this. We found that the mattress heated up only 5 degrees after a tester lay down on it for 5 minutes, and though it wasn’t cool-to-the-touch, it didn’t retain heat around our body, either. We gave it a score of 4.5 out of 5 for cooling. 

Similarly, foam mattresses tend to have less-than-stellar edge support, but this wasn’t the case with the Nectar. Sitting caused the edges to sag a bit, but lying down at the perimeter was more secure, contributing to the bed’s overall score of 4 out of 5 in this category.

Motion isolation is a hallmark of memory foam mattresses, and the Nectar Classic checks this box, too. I helped Kenny with the motion isolation test, and he said, “I could feel Livvi jump into bed, but had trouble figuring out if she was switching positions, which is great. I only felt her get in and out of bed.” The mattress scored a near-perfect 4.7 out of 5 in this category. I thought the surface was a little too doughy to move around on, but Kenny disagreed, saying that the firmness helped make it more responsive and easier to change positions. 

Looking for a firmer foam mattress? Check out the Plank Firm. Read more about this bed in our Nectar Classic mattress review.

A balance between support and pressure relief is key for back sleeping. Back sleepers require enough support to keep their spine in neutral alignment and stave off back pain, especially if they weigh more than 230 pounds. Fortunately, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress is built for these sleepers, earning a 4.8 out of 5 for back-sleeping pressure relief.

After testing the DreamCloud across all the sleeping positions, tester Sosha Lewis found that she was most comfortable on her back. She awarded it that near-perfect score for back-sleeping pressure relief and gave it an average pressure relief score of 4 out of 5.

“I like this mattress the most for back sleeping,” Sosha said. “My feet feel slightly elevated but I don’t feel misaligned. Even with its softer cover layer, I think the DreamCloud provides enough support to keep sleepers with bigger bodies lifted and comfortable.”

That sturdy support also extends to the far reaches of the DreamCloud mattress, helping it earn another strong 4 out of 5 in the edge support category. For sleepers with bigger bodies, edge support is worth paying attention to. Edge support can help determine if a mattress will provide consistent support across the entire surface or if it is predisposed to sagging in certain areas.

“A durable mattress with high-quality materials should have a sturdy support core and reliable edge support,” Dr. Dasgupta explains. “If a mattress provides consistent support, it should maintain its shape, comfort, and performance over time.”

Based on feedback from our mattress testers, the DreamCloud should last sleepers a long time. During testing, they felt supported and stable while sitting and lying on the perimeter of the mattress.

“I feel lifted and supported on the edge of this mattress,” said mattress tester Riley Otis. “I don’t feel too much sinkage on my stomach, which is a big plus. I think most sleepers should feel stable lying along the sides of the DreamCloud.”

Unfortunately, the DreamCloud mattress falters in a couple of areas. Our testers found that it wasn’t the best mattress for side sleeping, which isn’t surprising, considering these sleepers will likely need a softer mattress to get the contouring they need to remove pressure from their hips and shoulders. Similarly, the DreamCloud is probably not the best choice for sleepers under 130 pounds unless they prefer a firmer-feeling mattress.

Think the DreamCloud might be the best bet for your back? Read our full DreamCloud mattress review to see how it performed across all of our testing categories. If you’d prefer something better for side sleeping, check out the Leesa Original instead.

A good mattress for combination sleepers should be two things. First, it has to be comfortable in every sleeping position. Second, it has to be responsive so you can easily switch between those sleeping positions. Fortunately, the WinkBed Plus checks both boxes, earning an average pressure relief score of 4.7 out of 5 and a perfect 5 out of 5 in responsiveness.

My colleague Kenny Timper especially enjoyed the mattress in the back-sleeping position. “I think this bed is awesome for back sleepers,” he said. “It filled out my lower back and kept me feeling aligned throughout. I would describe everything as ‘even.’”

I also tested this bed and especially loved it on my stomach because the pressure relief (for which the bed earned 4.7 scores for back and side sleeping) also helped cushion my chest and belly. In other words, the WinkBed Plus can work for a wide range of combination sleepers, regardless of the sleeping position they spend the most time in.

Kenny and I also gave the WinkBed Plus another perfect 5 out of 5 in the responsiveness category, which is another big win for combo sleepers. Whether we were shifting from our backs to our sides or flipping onto our stomachs, we found that the mattress immediately bounced back and supported the new position without making us feel stuck. This quick response is especially helpful for sleepers who toss and turn frequently and need a mattress that can keep up with frequent position changes throughout the night.

It’s challenging to find something to complain about when it comes to the WinkBed Plus’s overall performance and construction. One issue is that it might be a bit too tall for some folks, especially if they have concerns about getting in and out of bed, as it has a lofty 14-inch profile and puffy pillow top. This can be a boon for heavier sleepers, however, as it means more mattress to sink into. It also costs a pretty penny — nearly $2,000 for a queen size. But it’s definitely worth the money.

Looking for a more affordable option? Check out the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. You can also read more in our WinkBed Plus review.

I chose the Titan Plus Elite as the best luxury mattress on this list because it’s made for heavier folks like the rest of the beds in the Titan family, but with even more luxurious touches — including a taller height of 14.5 inches, a cushy pillow top, and GlacioTex cooling cover. This bed scored impressively in areas that should interest luxury shoppers, including a 4.5 out of 5 in pressure relief and a 5 out of 5 in cooling. Like its lower-end models, it also supports up to 1,000 pounds, up to 500 on each side of the mattress.

Despite being made for larger bodies, the Titan Plus Elite doesn’t have the same unyielding feel as most other plus-size mattresses. We rated it at a 6.5 out of 10, so it’s a classic medium-firm mattress that can appeal to various sleepers, regardless of size or preferred sleeping position. 

My fellow mattress expert and staff writer Kenny Timper bought this bed for himself. He said, “Heavy back, side, and stomach sleepers will find it provides ample support and comfort, while average and lightweight back and stomach sleepers will also benefit from its firmness and pressure relief.” Kenny also added, “After taking this mattress for a spin, I was impressed with its cooling performance, solid edge support, and motion isolation.” 

In our cooling tests, the bed only increased by a paltry 5 degrees after our tester lay on the surface for 5 minutes, below our average of 6.5 degrees. Sitting and lying at the edge of the mattress was also no problem for Kenny, as he never felt like he was at risk of slipping or falling off the bed. So it’s no surprise the bed scored high here as well, with 4.5 out of 5 for edge support. 

Despite the bed’s springy surface (earning 5 out of 5 for response), it also absorbed motion like a champ (4.5 out of 5 for this category as well), and these two features don’t often go hand in hand. We didn’t notice much motion transfer when fellow testers moved around on the other side of the bed. We also didn’t see much rippling in the large glass of water we filled and sat on one side as testers moved about. After conducting both of these tests, I feel confident you should only notice when your partner gets in and out of bed.

We’re hard-pressed to find something negative to say about this mattress. The most obvious downside would be the price. As a luxury mattress and the top-of-the-line for Brooklyn Bedding’s Titan models, it’s unsurprising that it costs over $2,000 for a queen. If you’re on a tight budget, we’d recommend using coupons or waiting for a sale.

If you don’t want to break the bank, check out the original Titan Plus. You can also read more in our full Titan Plus Elite review.

When testing mattresses, we’ve found that innerspring mattresses are often a good match for heavy people because the coils offer more support than all-foam mattresses. So it’s no surprise that Saatva — a brand known for creating luxury mattresses filled mostly with coils — created a bed that suits plenty of sleepers, including those with bigger bodies. The Saatva Classic has the brand’s signature coil-on-coil construction, with just a bit of memory foam at the top for cushioning. I’m not considered a plus-size sleeper, but I sleep on a Saatva every night, and support is the name of the game here. When we reviewed it in our mattress studio, it earned high scores in response (5 out of 5) and edge support (4.8 out of 5), among other categories.

This bed comes in three different firmnesses, so sleepers can choose the best option for their preferred sleeping position. For folks with larger bodies, I recommend the Luxury Firm or Firm models. We rated the Luxury Firm at a 7.5 out of 10, for reference, which is already pretty firm. It gives the mattress an “on-top” feel, even as the pillow top offers some cushioning. I can find comfort in any position on my Luxury Firm Saatva. My fellow tester and writer Kenny Timper wanted to see more contouring on his side, but I’d say heavier side sleepers could find the pressure relief they need.

Where the Saatva Classic really shines is its responsiveness. As a particularly restless combination sleeper, I have never been able to thrash so easily on a bed without feeling “stuck.” Kenny agreed and scored this bed at a perfect 5 out 5 for response. The edges of this mattress are also rock-solid, as I can sleep with one leg off the side of the bed with no problem. Kenny agreed, saying, “I don’t think the edge budged when I sat on it, pressed down, and stood up.”

My one qualm with this mattress is motion isolation. I’m a light sleeper, so I already tend to feel everything from the other side of the bed. However, the Saatva’s springiness takes it all to the next level, almost amplifying it. You’d feel it if your partner were to twitch in this bed. That’s why it only earned a 2.7 out of 5 in this category. However, if you and your partner sleep like the dead, the Saatva Classic could be an excellent mattress for you both.

Want a bed with better motion isolation? Check out the WinkBed Plus. Otherwise, read more in our dedicated Saatva mattress review.

Heavier side sleepers need thicker, more supportive layers to prevent them from sinking too far into the material. Still, there needs to be a balance of pressure relief so their shoulder and hip joints — the areas of the body where they put the most pressure — are well-cushioned. These sleepers can find this balance in my pick for the best mattress for heavy side sleepers, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. The mattress comes in three different firmness levels, and I think the Medium model, which we rated at 6.5 out of 10, might give side sleepers with larger bodies the softness they need around their hips and shoulders. We’ll explore why this bed earned particularly high marks in cooling (4.5 out of 5) and edge support (4.3 out of 5).

Our heavyweight tester Caine Wilkes liked the Signature Hybrid on his side, saying, “I feel supported throughout. My hips feel aligned with my spine.” He didn’t enjoy it as much on his back because of the uneven sinkage in his shoulders and lower half. 

As an average-weight sleeper, I enjoyed this bed in both positions, something to keep in mind if you share the bed with a differently sized partner. I also found it a touch too soft for stomach-sleeping. Despite these results, the Signature Hybrid did score a bit low in our pressure relief tests, though this score was mainly brought down by our lightweight testers not enjoying the mattress on their side and back, which is not surprising for a mattress that works so well for larger-bodied side sleepers

As mentioned, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid scored highly in the cooling and edge support categories, earning 4.5 and 4.3 out of 5 respectively — both of which should be important for heavier sleepers. In our cooling test, the bed’s temperature only rose 6 degrees after Kenny laid down on it for 5 minutes. He noted, “I didn’t feel it heat up too much while testing it.” For the perimeter of the mattress, he generally felt secure lying down and sitting at the edge of the bed. The pillow top did sag a bit, but the coils underneath supported it.

We tested motion isolation on this mattress by having one tester move on one side of the bed while another was lying down blindfolded on the other side. This ended with the Signature Hybrid earning a relatively average score of 3.7 out of 5. Kenny could feel my movements, including when I got in and out of bed, but it wasn’t enough to make the experience unpleasant. Some couples may be able to sleep side by side without much disturbance transferring across the surface, but if one or both sleep lightly, this may not be the best choice for you 

Although the pillow top impeded my movement slightly when I tested how easy it was to reposition, I still thought it was decently bouncy. It wasn’t particularly difficult to move around on, and despite the lower 3-out-of-5 responsiveness score, this bed should satisfy most combination sleepers.

Read more in our Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid review. Want better pressure relief? Check out the Nolah Evolution Comfort+.

If you’re plus-size and share the bed with a partner, you’re going to want to find a mattress that’s comfortable, supportive, and conducive to both your needs. Let me introduce you to the Bear Elite Hybrid. This luxurious hybrid mattress comes in multiple firmness levels and scored 4s and above in our cooling, edge support, motion isolation, and response tests — areas that should be of interest to both couples and heavier sleepers.

With a height of 14 inches, the Bear Elite Hybrid is also thicker than many other beds, which bodes well for a mattress that supports heavier people. During testing, we found that the Medium model should provide a good balance of comfort and support for heavier side sleepers and back sleepers. Our heavyweight tester Caine Wilkes said, “I feel no extra pressure lying on this mattress.” 

My fellow tester, writer, and certified sleep science coach Sosha Lewis noted that the Medium firmness option she tested may not be firm enough for heavier stomach sleepers. She recommended these folks stick to the Firm model of the mattress.

Motion isolation is likely one of the most important factors for couples to consider, as it refers to whether or not you can feel your partner’s movements across the mattress. After performing our partner test, Sosha said, “I could tell when my partner sat down and got back up, but it was minimal. This bed had good overall motion isolation.” 

The overall rating for this category was a near-perfect 4.7 out of 5. With this score, we’d expect the bed to lack responsiveness, but that wasn’t the case. Sosha found it easy to switch positions at the surface, with only a touch of resistance from the soft pillow top, and scored it at a 4 out of 5.

The mattress also kept relatively cool, which should be a plus if you or your partner tend to overheat. Sosha claimed that the bed felt cool to the touch before laying down on it. Our thermal gun only recorded a 5-degree increase, which is pretty impressive, hence our 4.5 out of 5 score.

Sosha also appreciated the bed’s edge support, especially when lying down on the bed, saying, “There was minimal to no sinkage and I felt very secure.” She did note, however, that it may be difficult for some folks with mobility issues to get on top of this taller mattress or easily get in and out.

Read more in our Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review. Bear also offers a memory foam mattress with a firmer feel, the Bear Original, if you’re looking for a less lofty bed with more support for stomach sleepers.

When selecting the best hybrid mattress for heavy people, we looked for a bed that takes quality and comfort to the next level. The Nolah Evolution Comfort+ fits the bill perfectly. This luxury mattress has a hybrid construction of proprietary cushioning foam and a Euro top for extra pressure relief (a category in which the bed earned a 4.5 out of 5). It can support up to 1,000 pounds.

Product tester Amelia Jerden summed up the bed nicely, stating, “The Nolah Evolution Comfort+ is a sturdy bed that should easily support the weight of sleepers over 230 pounds — though I think it can appeal to light and average-weight folks, too.”

As for who will enjoy the Nolah Evolution Comfort+, I agree with Amelia that this bed can appeal to many sleepers. We rated the mattress at a balanced and versatile medium-firm (6.5 out of 10). Amelia particularly liked it on her side, saying, “I felt a nice amount of pressure relief on my shoulder and hip, and since heavier folks will sink into the foams even more, I think it’ll be a great bed for them.” This should also work for heavy back sleepers who need some softness and support for proper alignment.

Heavier sleepers should appreciate the bed’s sturdy edges, which not only are a sign of the bed’s overall durability, but should also allow them to spread out on the bed’s surface comfortably. The bed also has a variety of cooling technology for plus-size sleepers who might overheat, including breathable, aerated foams and a gusset that will allow excess heat to escape. Both of these categories scored an impressive 4.5 out of 5. The Evolution Comfort+ also scored the same in response, which is to be expected of a hybrid mattress, thanks to its coil construction. It has a lifted feel that makes it easy to move around on the surface.

The downside to the Nolah Evolution Comfort+ is that, as a hybrid, it lacks a bit in motion isolation. The springy surface causes motion to carry, rather than stopping it before it travels across the surface, causing you to feel your partner’s movements from the other side of the bed. You may also want to keep in mind that luxury beds come with higher prices, so they may not be ideal for budget shoppers. Even after sales, the Evolution Comfort+ is nearly $2,000 for a queen-size mattress. 

Read more about this bed in our full Nolah Evolution Comfort+ review. If you’re looking for a firmer mattress, I’d recommend checking out the Firm model of the original Nolah Evolution, which also scored better in our motion isolation tests.