The 13 Best Foam Mattresses
Which Brand of Foam Mattress is the Best?
You may have found your curiosity piqued by a mattress-in-a-box unboxing video, watching a seemingly too-small carton produce a king-size mattress in just a matter of seconds. Yes, you really can get an amazing night's sleep from one of these mattresses that gets shipped to your doorstep - no need to drive around town and strap your new bed to the roof of your car after all!
In fact, many customers have a strong preference for foam mattresses over the traditional spring or coil versions paired with a box spring. Technology has come a long way over the last decade or so, and if you're tired of waking up with an aching back, sore shoulder, or irritable partner (because your tossing-and-turning shook the bed all night), you'll definitely want to consider what a foam mattress can do for you.
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2023 Foam Mattress Reviews
Leesa
Leesa has earned our highest recommendation among foam mattress brands for several years. Their products are comfortable and affordable, with a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty plus free shipping nationwide (yes, Hawaii and Alaska too). We love this company's commitment to be a force for good through its partnerships with nonprofits, giving children and families in need a comfortable, clean mattress. Why not make Leesa the first store you shop when looking for a foam mattress: good for you
Nectar
Nectar offers the longest return period on the market: sleep on your mattress for 365 nights (yes, a full year) and then decide if you can live without it. These award-winning mattresses are all 100% foam, with no hybrid springs/coils options, and they come with an impressive lifetime warranty. Over 10,000 people have given Nectar mattresses a five-star rating, and we think you will too.
Purple
Practically everyone has heard of Purple foam mattresses - and with good reason. The brand has been around for more than three decades, constantly innovating to deliver a better night's sleep for all types of sleepers. Their innovative GelFlex Grid gives you extra cooling and responsive support on all mattresses, plus a 100-night trial, a 10-year warranty, and extended protection plans. Purple is one of our favorites among foam mattress companies.
Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle is a mattress company based in Arizona. With three mattresses to choose from - two all-foam and one hybrid - your shopping experience will be simple and straightforward. You'll benefit from the industry's typical 100-night trial here, but T&N is pleased to say that 95% of their customers happily keep their mattresses, no return required. Their foam mattresses are priced right and do a fantastic job, plus this company sets a high standard for giving back to the community. Tuft & Needle earns one of our highest recommendations.
Live and Sleep
Live and Sleep may not be one of the big names in the mattress-in-a-box industry, but don't let that stop you from getting one of their super-comfortable, budget-friendly foam mattresses. You won't spend more than $1,000 even on their largest, most luxurious model, and there's no shortage of praise from super-satisfied L&S customers. Keep in mind that your sleep trial is shorter than average (30 or 75 nights) on two mattress models here, but that should still give you plenty of time to give Live and Sleep a go.
Layla
Flippable, copper-infused mattresses are what Layla is known for. Newer among foam mattress companies, this brand makes it easy to shop with two choices limited to all-foam and foam-coil hybrid styles. You'll get a longer-than-average, 120-night sleep trial here, with no fees on returns and 10 years of warranty coverage. Layla foam mattresses are a great option that won't cost a ton of money.
Casper
Casper is an all-around solid company for foam mattress shoppers to consider. You'll get the typical 100-night trial and 10-year warranty on all five of their mattress styles (both foam and hybrid), free shipping in the lower 48 states, and no-cost returns. Casper does a great job of helping out in the community, with donations of sleep products (like mattresses and sheets) to two-legged and four-legged friends in need nationwide. These mattresses get great ratings from customers, and you should give Casper a serious look when shopping for your next bed.
Tempurpedic
Tempur-Pedic is one of the most expensive foam mattress brands in our review, but if you need cutting-edge technology that delivers the best-ever support or maximum cooling while you sleep, look no further. Try your mattress for up to 90 days and decide for yourself - and trust in the reviews from thousands of customers who say that you'll get the best sleep ever on a Tempur-Pedic. If you've got the money, Tempur-Pedic is the mattress brand for you.
Essentia
For people with environmental sensitivities and allergies, Essentia's organic, all-natural foam mattresses could be a dream come true. They offer several different mattress categories, including a 100% custom build designed to help high-caliber athletes achieve their best performance levels. It should be no surprise that these foam mattresses are much more expensive than average, and if you decide to return your Essentia mattress during the 120-night sleep trial, you'll pay a return fee of nearly 10% of its retail price.
Keetsa
Keetsa is a run-of-the-mill foam mattress brand. Most customers are satisfied with the sleep they get when using these beds, with two all-foam and two hybrid designs to choose from. Prices here are reasonable but watch out for the 10% processing fee if you choose to return your mattress during the 90-day refund window. Keetsa mattresses are "good enough" , but you may want to browse the higher-ranked brands first.
Sweet Night
Sweet Night has only been around for a few years, but hundreds of people have given their foam and hybrid mattresses a perfect score. They come with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty, plus free shipping in the continental US. The Sweet Night store isn't the most professional in the bunch: you'll find it challenging to sort out the differences among the seven mattress models on offer, and you may spot typos and other issues as you browse. For now, this foam mattress brand doesn't earn our enthusiastic recommendation but we're hopeful for improvements going forward.
Puffy
Puffy has taken a big fall in our ratings since our last review. While these mattresses still have thousands of five-star reviews, many people have come forward to complain that Puffy products sag significantly after a year or two - and that Puffy's customer support team makes it almost impossible to make a claim under the "lifetime" warranty. As much as we like the idea of getting a "made in the USA" mattress, that's not worth dealing with a $1,000+ mattress that stops delivering a restful sleep in just a year or two.
Nature's Sleep
Nature's Sleep has a lot of foam and hybrid mattress models to choose from, including the GhostBed and Venus Williams collections. Unfortunately, they make it really hard to shop for them: there's no easy way to compare and find the one that's best suited to you, aside from clicking through each product page and hoping you remember the differences. Beyond that, a disappointing number of customer complaints have emerged in recent years, and shoppers say Nature's Sleep makes it a huge hassle to get a refund. We recommend that you buy your foam mattress from a more customer-centric retailer.
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What do you need to know about this type of mattress? First, there's a distinction between all-foam and hybrid construction. All-foam is just like it sounds: every layer consists of some kind of foam that either contours to your body or supports the mattress as a whole. These layers can vary quite widely from one brand to another, and even within the same manufacturer - offering different mattress heights, levels of support, and firmness at the edge of the bed itself. Hybrid mattresses are a combination of foam and coils or springs. These are usually designed to give you more support and cooling, and give you a sleep experience that more closely approximates what you're used to while offering the softer, more supportive feel of foam.
One innovation we've seen recently is flippable foam mattresses. If you're not sure whether you prefer yours to be on the firm or soft side, no worries: several brands give you a two-in-one experience. But, even if you don't purchase a two-sided foam mattress, you're not stuck with whatever you buy.
Why? Every brand in our review gives you at least 30 nights to try it out and see how it feels - because it can take at least that long for your body to adjust to a new mattress. Most foam mattresses give you even longer than that, from 100 days to a full year, and you can return it if you wind up thinking something else would be a better fit. Just watch for the details on that trial period: some companies charge a return fee, while others give you a full refund.
It's incredible how many foam mattress companies have hit the market over the last few years. Which one should you pick? You might feel overwhelmed even trying to start shopping around. We've evaluated some of today's most popular brands, and while you browse, here are some factors to keep in mind:
- Mattress Size. Believe it or not, not every brand carries every size of mattress. If you're shopping for a Queen or King, you can likely choose any foam mattress company that catches your attention. But, if you need a standard Twin, some brands only carry the Twin XL length in the higher-end models. And, if you need a split King or Cal King, you may not find it everywhere you shop. Before you get too far down the track, make sure that the store has your required size in stock.
- Desired Benefits. What are you most hoping for in your foam mattress? Are you sleeping warmer than ever and would love something that cools you down? Do you need cradling support for aching joints? Are you allergy-prone and need a mattress that's organic (yes, those do exist!)? Make your "must have" list to help you narrow down the options.
- Budget. What are you willing to spend for your mattress? You could find a great model for under $1,000 or a super-luxe one for over $15,000. You don't necessarily have to overspend to get a good night's sleep, and knowing what your budget is in advance can help you resist some of the "nice but not necessary" options out there.
- Trial and Returns. How long can you sleep on the mattress before making your final decision? What's the process for making a return? Some companies take care of it for you, while others ask you to donate it to a nonprofit and provide a receipt before issuing your refund. Will you have to pay a return fee?
- Customer Reviews. This could be the key factor in making your final choice on your foam mattress. What do people who sleep like you (size, support level, injuries/conditions, sleep habits) say about the one you're considering? And what do shoppers say about the overall customer service experience with the brand?
TopConsumerReviews.com has evaluated and ranked today's most popular retailers of foam mattresses. We're sure this information will help you pick the right mattress to get your best night's sleep ever!
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