From Memory Foam to Hybrids: The Best Mattresses You Can Buy According to Our Experts

Finding the best mattress for your needs can be overwhelming. With so many options and mattress-industry lingo in descriptions, it's easy to get lost.

Our CNET sleep experts have been testing and reviewing beds in our Nevada warehouse for years. We've tested hundreds of beds from dozens of brands, so we know what makes a good bed and what doesn't. These are our top choices for the best mattresses you can buy and who should get them.

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature is the goldilocks of mattresses. Thanks to the three firmness options, you can tailor your bed to your needs. So, if you're a side sleeper, you should choose a softer option. Back sleepers want the most firm. In my opinion, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature mattress is one of the best quality hybrid beds you can get for the price.

Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Signature review. 

The Layla Hybrid mattress has a unique flippable design that offers two firmness options. Both are softer, which is exactly what side sleepers need. Besides that, it has an airy memory foam feel that's super comfy. That's why the Layla hybrid is the best mattress for side sleepers.

Read our full Layla Hybrid review.

Memory foam lovers should look no further than the Nectar Premier mattress. It's the best memory foam mattress you can get. When you lie down on it, the foam layers slowly hug your curves as you sink in. Think of it like a watered-down version of a Tempur-Pedic bed. It's available in either an all-foam or hybrid construction. The all-foam will be more affordable, though if you're over 230 pounds or just want a little extra support, the hybrid is your best bet. 

Read our full Nectar Premier review.

New beds are expensive. There's no way around it. The Allswell mattress is the best value mattress you can get. It's a supportive and bouncy mattress with a soft, neutral-foam feel that's widely appealing. Sure, it doesn't have advanced features like zoned support or a cooling cover, but it's a long-lasting bed you can get on a budget.

Read our full Allswell review. 

Purple mattresses have a unique, squishy feeling thanks to the GelFlex Grid material. It's the sort of thing you either love or hate. If you're adventurous or want to replace an old Purple bed, the Purple Restore is one of the best hybrid mattresses you can get. It's also breathable, making it a good choice for hot sleepers.

Read our full Purple Restore review.

People who want an ultra-durable mattress will like the Saatva Classic. It's one of the best firm mattresses, especially if your main focus is support. It has a dual-coil design and a comfy pillow top to balance out that superior support. Saatva also offers free white glove delivery, so you don't have to worry about setup.

Read our full Saatva Classic review.

It's hard to find a good bed for under $500. There are not that many options, and the quality can drop drastically. However, the Dreamfoam Doze is the best cheap mattress out there. It's a very straightforward foam bed with a neutral feel. It might not be fancy, but it's comfortable, and you can choose from height options. 

Read our full Dreamfoam Doze review. 

Heavier people need a bed with advanced support and a thick, hybrid construction. The Big Fig is the best mattress for heavy people on the market. It is super durable and has a responsive foam feel. It is a firm bed, an eight out of ten on our scale, though it will feel softer if you weigh more. 

Read our full Big Fig review. 

When it comes to organic mattresses, Avocado Green is the best. The latex foam layer gives it a naturally firmer feel that's extremely responsive. If you want an Avocado bed but don't like how firm the base version is, you can pay to add pillow tops to soften the bed. 

See our full Avocado Green review. 

The Plank Firm Luxe mattress is another flippable bed. However, unlike Layla, both sides are extremely firm. They named it Plank for a reason. Because it's so firm, I think it's probably the best mattress for back and some stomach sleepers. It will ensure your spine stays aligned at night.

Read our full Plank Firm Luxe review. 

Are you looking for a simple, all-foam bed with plenty of pressure relief? The Bear Original is one of the best all-foam mattresses you can get if you're on a budget. This affordable bed skips the sinking feeling of traditional memory foam but still delivers all the same benefits.

Read our full Bear Original review. 

The Helix Sunset Luxe's plush pillow top and super soft feel make it my top pick for the best mattress for pressure relief. You'll get plenty of cushion around your hips, shoulders and knees. This bed was made for side sleepers, so it's probably too soft for strict back or stomach sleepers. 

Read our full Helix Sunset Luxe review.

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress is a hot sleeper's dream. It's physically cool and one of the best cooling mattresses we've ever tested. Besides the cooling benefits, this bed has a neutral foam feel and is available in three firmness options. You'll be hard-pressed to find a cooling mattress that's as durable and comfortable as the Brooklyn bedding Aurora Luxe.

Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe review. 

If you like a pillow top, move the WinkBed mattress up your list. It's a super thick, luxury-style bed that's one of the most comfortable beds I've tested. What makes this bed even better is that it's available in three firmness levels. Every body type and sleeping style can sleep on it.

Read our full WinkBed mattress review. 

The Saatva Rx mattress is one of the best mattresses you can buy if you have back pain. It was specifically designed with a zoned-support design with extra foam to alleviate back pain from conditions like sciatica and scoliosis. The Saatva Rx is on the softer side, so it might be too soft for what some back or stomach sleepers need.

Read our full Saatva Rx review.

Choosing a mattress as a couple can be challenging. The Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress is a safe choice that most people will like. It scores high in essential factors like edge support and motion isolation. So, if you're looking for a bed that suits you and your partner, consider Sparrow. 

See our full Sparrow Signature Hybrid review.