The Best Online Mattresses (2025)

The Helix Midnight Luxe’s versatility and consistently high performance scores are why it was crowned the best online mattress. Its plush pillow top immediately wraps you in a warm embrace as soon as you lie on it. However, with scores of 4 out of 5 or higher in edge support, responsiveness, pressure relief, and cooling, it quickly becomes apparent that there is considerable substance beneath the gentle surface. When we averaged out the performance scores, the Midnight Luxe earned a 4.5 overall and earned the accolade as best online mattress we’ve tested. 

As a light sleeper whose partner is as restless as a toddler after too much sugar when he sleeps, I pay close attention to how a bed performs when it comes to isolating motion to one side of the bed. When I had another tester join me to mimic the movements of a partner getting in and out of bed and moving about, I knew they were in bed with me, but their movements didn’t disturb me. I would happily sleep on the Midnight Luxe with my tossing-and-turning husband. 

As a physical therapist who deals with people’s aches and pains daily, our chief medical product tester Dr. Joe Tedesco, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS, was impressed with this mattress’s ability to relieve pain and pressure across the body. “Although pillow positioning may need to be tweaked slightly depending on your sleep position and specific areas of discomfort, I think this bed could alleviate pain and pressure from those experiencing back, shoulder, hip, and neck pain.” 

Dr. Tedesco’s observations fall in line with those of my colleague Emily Schroeder after she has slept on a Helix Luxe for about a year. Although there have been some minor changes to the version that Dr. Tedesco and I tested and the one that Emily has, it still incorporates the same pain-relieving elements. “My mattress is super comfy. I’m definitely sleeping better and experiencing less neck pain,” she said. 

In addition to keeping you comfortable by alleviating some of your aches and pains, the Midnight Luxe is also one of our best cooling mattresses, which should help keep you from waking up hot and sweaty. Although the Midnight Luxe’s surface temperature increased 7 degrees after tester Cait Giddings lay on it for five minutes, she didn’t notice her body heating up while she was on it. She thought it did an excellent job of regulating her temperature and it remained cool to the touch the whole time she was on it. 

While this mattress is an overall superstar for most sleepers, I don’t think it is a great fit for heavyweight back sleepers. Caine Wilkes, who represented sleepers over 230 pounds, said, “I feel like my hips are sinking in lower than my shoulders, and it is causing some pressure on my lower back.” 

It also doesn’t have the longest sleep trial. Although 100 nights should give you plenty of time to decide if it is the right mattress for you, I would like to see a full year trial for a mattress that retails at close to $2,400 for a queen. 

Learn more about this mattress in our Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review.

If you crave the pressure relief and contouring of memory foam, but don’t want to feel stuck down in its layers, you’ll want to check out the Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress. This mattress provides balanced support and head-of-the-class performance scores. Our testers awarded this mattress a rating of 4 out of 5 or higher in terms of side and back pressure relief, cooling, edge support, motion isolation, and responsiveness. This brought its overall score to 4.6 and earned it the title of best online memory foam mattress.

Memory foam mattresses often have exceptional motion isolation capabilities, and the Classic was no exception, earning a 4.7 in this category. Certified sleep science coach Kenny Timper served as our motion isolation tester, and he said, “The Nectar showed excellent results when it comes to isolating motion to one side of the bed. I could barely feel my testing partner changing positions when we performed the couple’s test.”

While its ability to tamp down movement was somewhat expected, we were surprised by how responsive this all-foam mattress proved to be. “For an all-foam bed, it is surprisingly easy to switch positions. I felt more on top of it than down in it,” Kenny said. A memory foam mattress that provides the best of both worlds when it comes to motion isolation and responsiveness is an almost mythical find.

We were also impressed by how well it relieved pressure for various body types. Our lightweight and heavier testers, representing those who weigh less than 130 pounds and more than 230 pounds, respectively, both gave it high marks for relieving pressure when they were on their backs. After Dr. Tedesco, who is considered an average-weight sleeper, evaluated the Nectar’s back pressure-relieving capabilities, he said, “I enjoyed how it kept my spine neutral. Orthopedically, that’s great. Everything feels like it’s very aligned.”

However, we found that lightweight side sleepers may not enjoy this mattress as much. Asha Birjah, our tester representing this weight class, said, “I felt a lot of discomfort around my shoulder, and I felt a good bit of pressure on my hip. It was just a little too firm for my liking.”

If you are concerned about not being able to test this mattress in person, Nectar gives you a whole year to make your decision. Its lengthy sleep trial is combined with a forever warranty and a budget-friendly price, adding to a long list of reasons why I picked this as the best online memory foam mattress. 

If you’d like to learn more, read our in-depth Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress review. 

If the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid cost twice as much as it does, I’d still think it was a fantastic bargain. It received an impressive 4.8 overall score, thanks to 4 or more stars in cooling, edge support, and motion isolation, along with perfect scores in back pressure relief and responsiveness. Considering a queen mattress can be delivered to your door for less than $700, this affordable rockstar easily earns the title of best online bed for the money.

My fellow mattress expert, Riley Otis, helped me test this mattress, and we were blown away that despite being in different weight categories, we both experienced a pressure-free sleeping experience on our backs. Further, our back pressure maps (color-coded thermal images that highlight where a sleeper feels pressure) were almost entirely blue, indicating that neither of us felt any pressure points when we were in this position.

“It is doing a really nice job keeping my hips in line with my shoulders,” Riley said. “It’s cushioning my hips and shoulders with the foam quilted into the cover, which has a nice initial feel. I feel very aligned. It’s doing a good job filling in the space at my lower back.”.

Although I never sleep on my back, after testing this quality mattress, I could be convinced to give it a try. I loved how it provided an overall balanced feel, but what really caught my attention was how well it filled in the gap in my lower back. It felt as if the mattress was actively pulling stress and discomfort away from this area. 

The Classic Hybrid is also well-suited for those who heat up throughout the night. The breathable quilted cover is constructed with cooling fibers, and the individually wrapped coils encourage airflow. Riley used a thermal temperature gun to measure the initial surface temperature and then again after lying on it for five minutes. There was less than a 5-degree difference in temperatures, with Riley stating that the gel infusions helped keep the temperature down.  

Another reason that this mattress was selected as the best bang for the buck is that, despite it being one of the cheapest mattresses on this list, it comes with a 365-night sleep trial and a “forever warranty”. Generous policies such as these can be a green flag that the manufacturer waves to show that they believe in their product. 

Check out the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid review for more in-depth information.  

If you like to fall into a plush pillow-top mattress after a long day, the WinkBed could be just what you need to help melt all of your troubles away. This bed greets you with a pressure-relieving quilted Euro top that provides a warm hug for your joints, followed by layers of gel foam and individually wrapped coils, zoned for optimal support. 

However, this bed is more than just its welcoming opening act; it is also a versatile performer. It received a 4.3 in back pressure relief and motion isolation, a 4.4 in edge support, and a 4.5 in customer experience, resulting in an overall score of 4.2. 

Although I never sleep on my back, the WinkBed’s combination of a fluffy pillow top and excellent pressure-relieving properties for this sleep position could convert me. I appreciate how it is firm enough to provide excellent spinal alignment, yet the pillow top contoured around my tense lower back, easing the pressure away. Although this bed didn’t score as highly in side pressure relief, I still think it is a good choice for average-weight and heavyweight side sleepers. 

Caine Wilkes, our tester representing sleepers over 130 pounds, gave the WinkBed a 4 out of 5 in side pressure relief, stating, “I like how soft the top is, and my spine feels pretty aligned.” Although it’s a little firmer than I prefer, as someone with an achy hip, I appreciate the cushioning the pillow top provides in that area.

The WinkBed also received high marks from Dr. Tedesco. He gave it a 4.5 out of 5 for back, side, and stomach sleeping, which is a relatively rare feat for a bed to accomplish. When he was on his side, he said, “I don’t feel any significant pressure buildup anywhere. The comfort layers are helping my shoulders feel good. The longer I lie on this mattress, the more I like it and the more comfortable I am.” He went on to state that he thought this bed could ease pain for those with hip, shoulder, neck, and back pain. 

You can learn more about how this mattress performed on our tests in our in-depth WinkBeds mattress review. Sleepers more than 230 pounds should check out the WinkBed Plus, a model designed specifically for these folks.

Although I test mattresses for a living, I bought the Nolah Evolution online before personally testing it. I did this after a colleague sang its praises for the three features I was most interested in: side sleeping, motion isolation, and cooling. Since I got it, I am often teased by how frequently I profess my love for it. However, with an overall score of 4.7 and individual scores that include a 4.3 in side and back pressure relief, a 4.5 in cooling, a 4.6 in edge support, and a perfect 5 stars in motion isolation, it is easy to see why I proclaim that this mattress has changed my life. 

As someone with a nagging hip issue who switches from their left side to their right side throughout the night, how this mattress performs for side sleepers was vital to me. After sleeping on this mattress for 18 months, I have noticed a significant improvement in my hip pain. I love how the plush pillow top provides me comfort, while the supportive foam and coils underneath produce ample spinal alignment support. 

However, I am not the only one who appreciates this mattress in the side position. Caine Wilkes, the heavyweight tester, and Asha Birjah, the tester representing those under 130 pounds, both gave this mattress perfect scores for side pressure relief. Asha proclaimed, “I REALLY like this mattress. My neck and shoulders feel great, whether I use a pillow or not. I think it is a really good balance between firm and contouring, and I feel no pressure or pain.”

Additionally, Dr. Joe Tedesco also thinks that this is an excellent choice for side sleepers who experience hip or back pain. “This mattress provides some great weightlessness, even when you’re on your side, which I haven’t experienced a lot. This makes it an ideal mattress for alleviating hip pain. 

As much as I love this bed for side sleeping, I’d be remiss if I didn’t also highlight its champion motion isolation ability. Unless you’ve been tossed over Niagara Falls in a barrel, it is hard to explain adequately how it feels to sleep with my aggressively restless husband. There are nights when I am sure that he must be wrestling an intruder. Fortunately, the Evolution keeps even his mildly violent tossing and turning contained to his side of the bed. 

Although I already knew how well it performed in this category, I conducted the ripple and couple’s test in our Charlotte, NC, studio, and it received a perfect score on both tests. During the ripple test, I filled a large container with water and then got in and out of bed, and changed positions to evaluate how much the water was disturbed. Despite my plopping down and rolling about, the water rippled less than the water in the foreshadowing scene in Jurassic Park. 

The Evolution is a durable, versatile, comfortable bed, but that doesn’t mean that it is without its faults. As a luxury mattress that uses high-end materials, it comes with a heftier price tag. While I think that it is still a great value, I understand that it may not fit into every budget. Furthermore, it has a relatively short 120-night sleep trial. At this price point, I would definitely prefer it to come with a longer one. 

Read more about our performance tests in our Nolah Evolution mattress review. If you want a more affordable luxury mattress, try the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid.

Not one but two of my colleagues, certified sleep science coaches Melanie Kassel and Livvi DiCicco, sleep on the Saatva in their homes. In addition to Melanie and Livvi’s endorsements, this bed was a consistent high-achiever, earning a 4 or above in back pressure relief, cooling, and edge support, alongside perfect responsiveness and customer service scores. These scores helped it achieve a 4.5 overall score, and our pick as the best innerspring mattress.

Before we dive too far into the bones of the Saatva, I think I should point out that it is not your grandma’s innerspring mattress. Gone are the days of sharp metal coils that poke you through a thin, scratchy cover. Starting with the organic cotton cover and plush Euro pillow top and working down through the gel-infused foam and two coil units, the Saatva exemplifies luxury and ease.

Livvi says that its incredible responsiveness is one of her favorite features. “I never feel stuck on the Saatva. I am a combination sleeper who twists myself into every position you can imagine — and some you can’t — throughout the night, and this mattress lets me do it with ease.” One of our in-house Saatva testers, Kenny Timper, agreed with Livvi’s thoughts on the responsiveness, stating, “I think this is pretty much the gold standard for combo sleepers.”

As for Melanie, she was taken with the double spring units from a durability standpoint. “I was ready for an upgrade from the all-foam hand-me-down I had slept on for years, and the Saatva seemed like the most affordable option that also had ‘something special’ about it — in this case, the two spring units and the white glove delivery. Also, I knew it was somewhat legendary for its edge support. I know that Kenny was really impressed by that aspect when he tested the Saatva in the sleep studio.”

Kenny was so impressed by the Saatva’s edge support that he gave it a perfect score in this testing category.  He said, “I don’t think it really budged when I sat on it, pressed down, and stood up.” 

From a medical aspect, Dr. Tedesco thinks this is an excellent mattress for those with shoulder pain, “I really like this mattress for people who have shoulder pain and sleep on their back. When I’m on my back, I can feel great pressure relief on my shoulders because my shoulders are staying open. If you have a shoulder impingement and you sleep on your back, I think you’ll find a lot of relief.”

Another unique aspect of ordering the Saatva online is that you’ll receive complimentary white-glove delivery, which includes in-room setup. However, even a mattress with this many bells and whistles is not without its faults. 

Saatva’s motion isolation is almost comically bad. This means that you’ll likely feel every toss and turn a partner or pet makes. In fact, Livvi stated that the poor motion isolation was the only complaint she has about her queen size Saatva at home. 

You can read more about this mattress in our full Saatva Classic mattress review.

Are you an athlete or an active person looking for a bed that may aid your recovery and ease your aching joints and muscles? The Bear Elite Hybrid might be just right for you. The optional cover (available for a fee) on the Bear Elite Hybrid is made up of Celliant, which some research suggests may promote increased blood flow, enhance muscle recovery, better regulate body temperature, and possibly relieve pain. 

However, even without this optional cover, we selected the Elite as the best mattress for athletes due to its high scores in back pressure relief and responsiveness (4 stars), cooling (4.5 stars), edge support (4.4 stars), and motion isolation (4.7 stars). These performance statistics helped this mattress become an all-star, earning it a 4.6 overall score. 

When you’re testing a mattress for athletes and you happen to work with an Olympian, you quickly call in a favor. My colleague Caine Wilkes represented America in the 2020 Olympics and graciously served as our heavy tester for the Bear Elite Hybrid. Caine liked this bed on his side, but thought its best qualities shone through when he was on his back. “I thought this was a really solid mattress for larger back sleepers. I felt equally supported and noticed no pressure when I was in this position.”

However, the Bear Elite Hybrid flexed its versatility muscles, as we also found that it was suitable for many side sleepers. Dr. Tedesco said, “I would absolutely recommend this for anyone who sleeps on their side! The softness provides great contouring, but there is good firmness to still support you when you’re on your side. As a medium-weight person, I feel a good amount of support.”

Although I found it relatively easy to change positions, the soft upper layer dampens responsiveness, which could make it more difficult for sexually active couples and combination sleepers to change positions. Additionally, since this bed falls just north of medium-firm, lightweight sleepers may experience some pressure buildup on it. However, it is worth noting that the Bear Elite Hybrid is available in three different firmness levels, and we tested the Medium. Lighter athletes may benefit from the Soft option, while those who prefer a firmer feel can opt for the Firm comfort level.   

You can read more about this mattress and sleeping positions in our Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review. If you’re looking for one of the best mattresses for stomach sleepers or heavy people, I recommend checking out the Titan Plus from Brooklyn Bedding.

My husband likes our bedroom so cold that I am certain I will wake up with icicles hanging from my nose one morning. While his temperature preference is a little extreme for me, I do like a mattress that keeps me cool by excelling at temperature regulation. We selected the Aurora Luxe by Brooklyn Bedding as our top online cooling mattress because it not only earned a perfect 5 out of 5 in cooling, but also achieved a 4 or above in customer experience, back pressure relief, edge support, motion isolation, and responsiveness.

To conduct the cooling test, I used a thermal temperature gun to take an initial surface reading. I then lay on the bed for five minutes to evaluate how it felt to me. When the time was up, I took another temperature reading to see how much it had heated up. After testing it, I thought Brooklyn Bedding may want to change the name from Aurora, aka Sleeping Beauty, to Frozen’s own, Elsa. 

The bed only heated up 4 degrees and remained cool to the touch the entire time I was on it. It felt like it was actively distributing my body heat as I was lying there and I never felt the mattress heat up beneath me.

In addition to its excellent cooling capabilities, this mattress also provided excellent back pressure relief for our larger tester, Caine Wilkes, and me who represented average-weight sleepers. Caine and I both gave it a 5 out of 5 on the pressure relief test, with Caine saying, “I feel very supported and balanced. There is no pressure around my lower back or hips.”

Our chief medical product tester, Dr. Joe Tedesco, also liked this mattress for back sleeping. He said, “I appreciate that my thoracic and lumbar spines are very neutral — there isn’t a lot of flexion or extension, and no significant ‘falling’ feeling. That neutral anatomical position is good for people who have back pain anywhere in the back.”

Although this top-of-the-line cooling mattress is great for most back sleepers, we don’t think that side sleepers will enjoy it as much, especially if they weigh less than 130 pounds. Asha Birjah, our lightweight tester for the Aurora, said, “My hips feel lower than my shoulders when I am in this position, and I am noticing some pressure build up in my shoulders and neck.”

Additionally, while I believe 120 nights is sufficient time for most people to determine if this mattress is a keeper or not, I would prefer it if Brooklyn Bedding offered a full-year sleep trial, allowing individuals to experience it through every season before making a decision.

You can find more information on the Aurora Luxe in our in-depth Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review. 

Body type is one of the most significant factors to consider when shopping for a bed online. Individuals weighing over 230 pounds have different mattress needs than those who weigh less. Individual test scores buoyed the Titan Plus’s impressive 4.7 overall score, which includes a 4 or above in back pressure relief, cooling, and edge support, as well as perfect scores in motion isolation and responsiveness.  

I selected the Titan Plus, a mattress specifically designed by Brooklyn Bedding for larger bodies, as the best choice for heavy sleepers due to its impressive performance scores and the positive evaluation from our heavyweight product expert, Marten Carlson.

During pressure relief testing, Marten used a specialized sensor mat that produces color-coded pressure maps to show the amount of pressure his body experienced while lying on it atop the Titan Plus. “

“Wow! The pressure map looks great,” he remarked during testing. ”Everything is light blue. As someone who is 6’7” and 250 pounds, I don’t often get an all-blue pressure map, and I am digging it. I have great alignment, and the overall support is fantastic. It’s great for back sleeping,” he said.

Dr. Tedesco also liked this mattress for back sleeping. He said, “My thoracic and lumbar spine feel very supported. I feel like I can relax well on this mattress. Everything feels even and aligned.”

However, when Marten switched to his side, he thought the firmness of this bed caused discomfort at pressure points. He stated that although his alignment felt nice, the mattress was just too firm for side sleeping. Our lightweight and average-weight testers echoed this sentiment. 

Another indication that this mattress is suitable for bigger sleepers is its edge support. When we tested it by stacking weight plates representing heavyweight sleepers near the perimeter of the bed, we were impressed that it only sank 3.5 inches. The average sinkage, which combines the scores for lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight sinkage, is 3.7 inches. So, the Titan Plus’ edge sinkage being under that for just heavyweight sleepers is noteworthy.  

I also gave its edge support high marks when lying down along the side of the Titan. I felt very secure in every sleep position and never felt like the bed would give way beneath me. The reinforced support along the perimeter should give heavyweight sleepers who like to use the whole surface of the bed some peace of mind. 

If you are a larger-bodied person who heats up when you sleep, you will likely find that the Titan Plus is a chill oasis. It heated up less than 5 degrees from my initial surface temperature reading to the one I took after lying on it for five minutes. I also felt comfortable the entire time I was on it, noting that it did an excellent job of regulating temperature. While I think that this will do a fine job for most sleepers, if you are particularly prone to night sweats, you can add the GlacioTex™ cooling cover for an additional fee. 

If you want to spend a long time with your mattress before deciding if it’s a keeper, the 120-night sleep trial leaves a little to be desired. However, this is somewhat offset by the limited lifetime warranty. Read our detailed Titan Plus mattress review for more information.