Best Queen Size Mattress (2025): Based on 330 We Tested

We evaluated pressure relief in the Helix Midnight using our pressure map test. First, we roll a specialized mat onto the mattress and then lay down on it in different sleeping positions. The graphic displays blue and green to indicate low pressure, and areas displaying yellow and red indicate high pressure buildup. 

As you can see above, the pressure map is entirely blue and green when back and side sleeping. We gave this bed 4.5 out of 5 stars for pressure relief because we especially like it for sleepers experiencing back pain or joint pain. With three layers of foam above the supportive coils, the Helix Midnight offers some initial cozy sinkage that contours around these sensitive areas. One of our expert testers, Nichole Mondshein, said “Immediately when I laid on this mattress for the first time, I felt it relieved a lot of stored pressure from my back and hips, which is a huge plus as someone who suffers from chronic pain in the lower lumbar region.”

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The Helix Midnight also performed well on our cooling and edge support tests. Nichole gave this bed 4.5 out of 5 stars for cooling because during our cooling test, the mattress only heated up by about five degrees, which indicates good cooling.  For edge support, the Helix Midnight earned 4 out of 5 stars due to its reinforced edges that kept several of our testers secure and lifted. None of us ever felt unstable or at risk of slipping off, so we think premature sagging is unlikely.

Helix’s sleep trial and warranty might be something to keep in mind. With a 120-night sleep trial and 10-year warranty, both categories earned 3.5 out of 5 stars. 

For more information about our experience with the Helix Midnight, read our full Helix Midnight mattress review. For more beds for back sleepers, read our best mattress for back sleepers roundup or check out the upgraded Helix Midnight Luxe for even more cooling and support.

When I lay down on the DreamCloud, I could feel tons of lift from the sturdy coil support layer. These coils prevented me from sinking too far into the bed’s layers and had me feeling more “on” the bed than “in” the bed. The mattress leans slightly firm, falling at a 7 out of 10 on the mattress firmness scale, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. The edges of this bed were also very strong and supportive, so I gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars for edge support.

A supportive mattress isn’t enough to cure back pain — pressure relief is also important. I tested the DreamCloud’s pressure-relieving abilities using a specialized mat that displays exactly where pressure is building. Blue and green indicates little to no pressure building, and this is exactly what I saw in the lower back when back sleeping on the DreamCloud. As I sank into the mattress, I could feel its top layers of foam filling in the space at my lumbar region for some pleasant pressure relief. There was also some soothing relief for shoulder pain. 

Since the DreamCloud leans firmer, we think it’s best for back and stomach sleepers. The bed was firm enough to prevent our hips from sinking when sleeping on our stomach. This is key to preventing pain when stomach sleeping, as sinking hips can allow the spine to bend into a U shape, which can lead to pain. We wouldn’t necessarily recommend this bed to side sleepers; it’s a bit too firm to contour the hips and shoulders and you could end up with pain in those areas, too.

Keep in mind, this bed was not outstanding in the motion isolation category, earning just 3.5 out of 5 stars. The DreamCloud is extremely bouncy (even earning 5 stars in the responsiveness category), so it’s not surprising that it struggles to isolate motion at the source. If you are a light sleeper or have a restless partner, you may feel their movement at night.

For an in-depth look at the DreamCloud, read our full DreamCloud mattress review. If you want a hybrid mattress with better motion isolation, check out the Silk & Snow Hybrid.

This bed is offered in three firmness levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm, so you can choose the feel you prefer. As a general rule of thumb, side sleepers do best with soft beds, back sleepers with medium-firm beds, and stomach sleepers with firm beds. 

We tested the Luxury Firm model and gave it a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, meaning it’s a true medium-firm mattress. When laying on the bed, our tester Nichole Mondshein found stellar support from the coil-on-coil construction. The coils did a lot of heavy lifting, but the layer of zoned memory foam also added support. This foam contains Saatva’s Spinal Wire, which aids in spinal alignment. 

I also want to call out the excellent edge support. When Nichole sat directly on the edge of the bed, she measured less than half an inch of sinkage. “Out of all the beds I’ve tested thus far at Sleepopolis, the Saatva Classic has the best edge support,” she said. “I don’t get to say that too often while testing mattresses.”

Based on the pressure map test results, I think the Luxury Firm model is most ideal for back sleepers. The graphic displays mostly blue and green when back and side sleeping, meaning there’s very low pressure forming along the body. These are great results, so we gave this bed 4.5 out of 5 stars for pressure relief. 

But, this bed can’t have everything; it does lack strong motion isolation, earning only 3 out of 5 stars in that category.  Because the bed contains two layers of springs, it’s very responsive and allows motion to travel quickly across the bed. We tested motion isolation by dropping a 10-pound steel ball onto the bed from three different heights and using a seismometer to measure the disturbance.

As you can see on the graph above, there are some pretty harsh lines that don’t quickly flatten. This indicates that the bed is struggling to isolate motion to just one side of the bed. Couples or people who sleep with pets may want to keep this in mind, especially if they wake up easily.

If you need a closer look at the bed and the tests we performed, read our full Saatva Classic mattress review. If you’re not quite sold on this mattress, check out the Birch Natural mattress for an organic option that still offers a lot of responsiveness and support.

We tested support and pressure relief on the Luxury Firm model. The coils inside this mattress are zoned for support, meaning their firmness fluctuates depending on where the body needs more or less lift. One tester, Nichole Mondshein, did notice some pressure building at her hips and shoulders when side sleeping on the Luxury Firm model. She says, “If you experience pain in either of these areas or just have more sensitive joints, consider the Softer model.”

Since the WinkBed contains a layer of coils, we had low expectations for its motion-isolating abilities. However, this bed surprised us. The Euro top and foam layer were able to absorb some of the initial motion and prevent it from traveling across the bed. When we dropped a steel ball onto the bed and tested the disturbance with a seismometer, we saw decent results. There is some spiking on the graph, especially when we dropped the ball from the tallest height, so you may feel larger movements like getting in and out of bed. However, we think typical tossing and turning is less likely to wake you up, which earns a score of 4 out of 5 for motion isolation.

I also want to call out this mattress’s cooling abilities. The bed comes with a Tencel cover, which is a material derived from eucalyptus that helps wick away moisture. Its Euro pillow top is also quilted with gel-infused foam, which draws heat away from the body. We measured the bed’s temperature with a thermal gun before and after laying on it for 5 minutes. The temperature increased by 7 degrees, which indicates good cooling, so we gave the WinkBed 4.5 out of 5 stars for cooling.

For more about the tests we performed, read our full WinkBed mattress review. For even more soft mattress options, check out our best soft mattress roundup and learn about beds such as the Helix Sunset.

As we do with all of our mattresses, we performed the pressure map test on the Luxury Firm model of the Nolah Evolution. The medium-firm feel felt great when side sleeping, and we didn’t find ourselves sinking too far into the bed. If you’re a side sleeper with especially sensitive hip and/or shoulder joints, the Luxury Firm bed may be a tad too firm. I’d recommend the Plush model to these folks who need even more pressure relief and contouring. Bridget agrees, saying “the cushiony pillow top is a great touch for anyone [who] lives with shoulder or hip pain.” 

Although this bed is soft, that doesn’t mean it lacks support. In fact, we found a generous amount of support and ended up scoring the mattress 4 out of 5 in this category. The main support system is a layer of coils that add lift and support at the spine. The coils help keep the perimeter of the bed strong and stable, so we gave the Nolah Evolution 4.5 stars for edge support. We also found some support from the two comfort layers and transition layer, which are all made of foam.

Sleepopolis Director of Sleep Health Dr. Shelby Harris says, “For side sleepers, memory foam can relieve pressure and maintain spinal alignment,” and we certainly felt that on the Nolah Evolution. We think the coils work nicely with the soft foams to create a comfortable experience for side sleepers.

Is the Nolah Evolution what you’ve been looking for? Read more in our full Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress review. If you need even more support, consider the all-foam Nectar Premier instead.

Some mattresses on this roundup earned low scores in the motion isolation category, but not the Bear Elite Hybrid. This bed earned 4.5 out of 5 stars for its low motion transfer that can appeal to couples. We tested motion isolation by dropping a 10-pound steel ball onto the bed from three different heights and using a seismometer to measure the disturbance.

Looking at the seismograph above, we see very small lines, indicating low disturbance. The only major spike I see comes from the tallest ball drop, which represents someone jumping up and down on the bed. I think typical tossing and turning or even getting in and out of bed shouldn’t disturb your slumber.

The Bear Elite Hybrid also earned 4.5 out of 5 stars in the support and pressure relief categories. As I mentioned before, this bed has two layers of coils, meaning it has double the amount of support. This added a lot of lift to the bed, and our testers could definitely feel it propping the spine into proper alignment. The foam contour layer is also zoned for support, so it’s softer or firmer depending on which part of the body it’s zoned to support.

Our tester Nichole Mondshein especially recommends the Medium model to back sleepers. She said, “I felt really well supported on this bed. My hips remained lifted the entire time and my body didn’t feel like it was sinking.” 

Nichole also felt excellent pressure relief at her back, hips, and shoulders while in the back-sleeping position. In the side-sleeping position, however, I do see some pressure forming at the hip and shoulders. This shouldn’t concern most side sleepers, who should still find great cushioning and sinkage, but side sleepers with sensitive joints may prefer the Plush model.

Is the Bear Elite Hybrid the luxury bed of your dreams? For more information about this bed, head over to our full Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress review, or check out the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe for a luxury mattress that has additional support and responsiveness.

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is offered in Soft, Medium, and Firm models. We tested the Medium model for pressure relief and found some great results. As you can see on the pressure map below, there’s primarily blue across the body when back sleeping, indicating low pressure buildup. I do see a bit of green and yellow forming at the hips and shoulders while side sleeping, meaning the pressure is growing there. Overall, this bed earned 4.5 stars for pressure relief.

On this bed’s support system, Nichole says, “this mattress has a bouncy, innerspring feel that left me feeling lifted and well-supported while also alleviating pain in my lower lumbar area. While I did experience increased pressure around my hips and shoulders when laying on my side, the Signature Hybrid remains an excellent option for back sleepers and anyone seeking a true medium-firm mattress.” 

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If you sleep with a partner, you should take note of this bed’s average motion isolation score — a 3.5 out of 5. Taking a glance at the seismometer results below, I can see some clear disturbance when Nichole dropped a steel ball onto the bed from different heights. Since combination sleepers are known for tossing and turning throughout the night, it’s possible that the sleeper on the other side could wake up from the motion.

For even more details about the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, see our full Brooklyn Bedding Signature review. You can also check out the Nolah Natural mattress for a responsive latex option.

We brought in our professional powerlifter friend, Paulie, to help test this mattress and provide a more accurate idea of what heavy sleepers may experience on the Titan Plus. He found the bed firm, rating it a 7.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale, yet still experienced some sinkage and body contouring. Another tester, Nichole Mondshein (who falls in the average-weight category), said, “I was comfortable, and didn’t sink too far into its layers. I also found it quite easy to move between different positions.”

As an ultra-supportive mattress, the 6-inch layer of 961 heavy-duty coils can support up to 1,000 pounds, or 500 pounds per side. Both Paulie and our testers experienced a ton of lift on this bed, and we could all feel the coils adjusting to our weight and preventing us from sinking too far into the mattress layers. We also felt stable and secure when lying and sitting on the edge on the bed. When Nichole placed our full weight on the edge of the bed, she used a yardstick to measure how much the layers collapsed and found only 2 inches of sinkage. 

Heavy sleepers who sleep hot may particularly enjoy this bed, as its tall layer of coils allows for plenty of airflow, giving the mattress a breathable feel. When we tested the Titan Plus with our thermal gun, we found a temperature increase of 6 degrees after five minutes of lying on it. This qualifies as good cooling, so we gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars. In fact, we think this is one of the best cooling beds for heavy sleepers.

Ready to take on the Titan Plus? Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Titan Plus mattress review here. You can also check out the Big Fig for another mattress for heavy people that has better motion isolation.