The Best Mattresses on Amazon That Are Approved by AD Editors

Here at AD we’re well-established sleep enthusiasts. Not only have we written about some of the best mattresses on Amazon, we’ve also personally researched and tested many beds of all kinds at retailers far and wide.

When you’re hunting for a new mattress online, it’s important to know what your non-negotiables are. Do you want a pressure-relieving mattress that conforms to your body like a marshmallow or are you looking for something that falls higher on the firmness scale? Hybrid or all-foam? What about motion isolation? For any of the above, you’re in luck, because there are a variety of beds available at Amazon that span the sleep spectrum and align with a range of budgets (and many in that sweet spot of $1,500 or less). Not to mention, most of these picks are Amazon Prime–eligible, so they’ll arrive in a compact box within two days.

Whether you’re brand-agnostic or eyeing something from one of the main players in shippable beds, like Casper or Tuft & Needle, we’ve rounded up the best Amazon mattresses under $1,000 that we could find. While you’re here, jump down to read more about how we chose these mattresses below.

Our Top Picks for the Best Mattresses on Amazon:

Prices listed are for a queen mattress unless otherwise indicated.

Best Mattress on Amazon

This Dreamcloud mattress has received thousands of glowing reviews from Amazon shoppers who raved about the easy delivery and setup process, which is always a concern when picking up a new mattress. Not only do Prime customers love it, but contributor Nick Mafi is also a huge fan, noting the luxe feeling of the bed itself and how well-rested he felt after years on a sub-par mattress. “DreamCloud takes mattress comfort to another level,” he says, noting that the mattress feels a lot more expensive than the price tag lets on. “It’s not just how my body feels when I lie on it, it’s also how the actual mattress feels when I touch it.” Best of all, the mattress is backed by a lifetime warranty that covers it against any dissatisfaction down the line.

Best Cooling Mattress

If you prefer blissful, plush comfort with a hint of firmness, the Mint mattress does the trick—without crossing into “overly squishy” territory. “The invisible support layer is made of cushy gel beads that are distributed evenly,” says contributor Anna Fixsen in her review. “It has just enough give, however, to (dare I quote Goldilocks?) feel just right.” Hot sleepers will also appreciate that the mattress has T&N’s unique Adaptive foam, which is made with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and the cooling gel beads Fixsen highlights.

Best Hybrid Mattress

Our editors have tried out near countless mattresses over the years, and this one checks all of the boxes. It is reasonably priced at just under $1,000 and the construction boasts an impressive number of layers (eight in total), including a luxurious cashmere blend cushion top and contouring memory foam. “I would certainly recommend this to a friend and have already suggested it to my parents,” says AD global visuals director Michael Shome. “They often complain about the annoyance of disturbed sleep from transfer movement. The DreamCloud truly minimizes sleep disturbance from your neighbor.” Shome adds that delivery and setup was simple, but you may need an extra set of hands to unbox your mattress when you arrive. Best of all, you can even test it for a full calendar year before committing.

Best Memory Foam Mattress

The Leesa Studio mattress has three layers of memory foam, all encased within a comfortable knit cover: a responsive memory foam top layer that contours to your body, a middle comfort cooling layer with micro air capsules, and a bottom stability layer. Commerce editor Audrey Lee found the all-foam mattress ultra-supportive, noting that it has a nice amount of give without being too soft (you can read her full Leesa Studio Mattress review here). It complements just about any sleep style—stomach sleepers, back sleepers who like to spread-eagle, or side sleepers who switch sides throughout the night.

Best Mattress for Back Pain

This hybrid mattress gets high marks for expanding easily post-unboxing and preventing motion transfer from your bedmate. Plus, it’s loaded with 1,000 individually wrapped coils to strike that perfect balance of comfy-yet-supportive sleep. “Normally whenever I sleep on a new mattress (or even my mattress back at my mom’s house, which I am very familiar with), I usually wake up with some sort of back pain,” AD contributor Gaby Ulloa shares. “That never happened with the Midnight Luxe. I wake up feeling refreshed and well-rested each day.” Ulloa mentions you should recruit a helper to set it up, especially because it’s thicker than the average mattress.

Best Customizable Mattress

Perhaps the most interesting mattress on the list, the Layla Hybrid is flippable, meaning you can choose between the firm or soft side (not unlike a standard crib mattress). “Even though I’m a side sleeper, I’ve accidentally fallen asleep on my back since receiving the mattress and still manage to wake up after a full night’s sleep with no problems,” contributor Cheryl Dearborne says in her review. The hybrid design supports and matches the curves of your body, while the copper-infused memory foam provides the temperature regulation sweaty sleepers need for a peaceful snooze.

Best Firm Mattress

Right up there with Casper, Nectar is another AD favorite. Their original mattress is the blueprint for the rest of their line and one that we can personally vouch for. “After a few nights sleeping on the new Nectar mattress, my lower back pain magically disappeared,” says our tester Katie Henwood of her Nectar memory foam mattress. “It’s definitely one of the best mattress brands I’ve tried!” And with five breathable layers of support to ease weight off your pressure points—whether you prefer to snooze on your stomach, back, or side—it’s easy to see why.

Best Organic Mattress

For sleepers who are extra conscious about the beds that they sleep on and the materials they’re made from, Happsy is a name to know. Their flagship mattress consists of eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton, wool batting, and latex. Contributor Kristi Kellogg tried out the Happsy, and claims the medium-firm feel of this mattress makes it ideal for most kinds of sleepers, especially those who like padding when snoozing on their stomach and support for hugging their pillows on their side. Keep in mind that Kellogg detected a “faint alfalfa smell” upon unboxing, but the off-gassing smell is pretty common among beds-in-a-box and didn’t linger for long.

How We Chose These Mattresses

We selected a range of beds, primarily bed-in-a-box options that are easy to haul up to your apartment and tend to be quite durable, since they have to survive the shipping process. Usually the only setup they need is to unfurl themselves post-unboxing.

Rest assured that nearly every single mattress on this list has been tested and given the AD seal of approval by one of our staffers. In each assessment, we looked for how each bed measured up for basic support stats, how it affected reviewers’ sleep, and how the delivery process was.

Across the board, we also made sure that all mattresses came in a range of sizes and were from reputable brands that are known for their mattresses, such as Helix, Nectar, and Tuft & Needle. We also considered factors like each bed’s trial period and warranty when ranking these.

How We Tested

When selecting mattresses from Amazon, we scour their catalog for brands we know and have tested extensively over the years, like Nectar, Helix, Casper, Tuft & Needle, and others. We’re looking to see what caliber of mattresses Amazon provides to ensure they’re on top of the market, and we want to try out reported top sellers to see if they’re really worth the investment. We also keep an eye out for specialty mattresses those that pique our interest: For hot sleepers, this means picks with cooling gel, breathable fabrics like Tencel or bamboo, and for sleepers who need ample support, we’re looking for layers of foam or cushioning that could provide pain relief (a writer’s back is never in its best shape). We evaluate each mattress for its durability, breathability, ease of delivery and installation, as well as longevity. And we compare price points along the way.

• Firmness: A mattress that stands a chance against the thousands of market options is one that impresses us with its firmness, especially over time. High-density foam or spring mattresses can achieve a firmer mattress feel, and great edge support so you’re not sliding off your bed while you try putting on socks.
• Longevity: We try sleeping on our mattresses for months and, in many cases, years before giving our review. And we keep this story updated if our opinions change over time. We want to make sure that a mattress retains its firmness, springiness, and comfort for the long haul.
• Return Policy and Warranty: These are big ones. A mattress is a pricey purchase—even at the lowest end of the spectrum—and you can never know for certain how you’re going to respond to a new mattress. We do our best to choose mattress options that make it easy for you to return your purchase and provide ample warranty.
• Sizes available: We’re looking to make sure the options cater to twin sizes for kids rooms, dorms, or guest beds, as well as everything up to a California king. A good mattress brand should appeal to a wide market.

FAQs

When shopping for mattresses on Amazon, we’ve really narrowed it down for you. You’ll want to consider the brand itself, as well as the following factors: