Best memory foam mattress – data-backed tests on 20+ models

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Ask anyone what their favorite kind of mattress is and I can tell you with absolute certainty that they’d say, ‘a memory foam mattress’. World-renowned for its deep compression and that distinct cradled-in contouring feel, it’s not hard to know why memory foam mattresses get the most popular vote.

But it’s hard to tell them apart. What’s the difference between them? What makes one good and another bad? That’s why we decided to test and rank the best memory foam mattresses you can buy this year. Our Editor’s Choice is the Nolah Evolution 15.

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Top 10 Best Memory Foam Mattresses and Performance Test Results

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#1. Nolah Evolution 15

Pros

• Suitable for heavier-set individuals 
• Good for back pain
• Comes in 3 different firmness levels
• High profile

Cons

• Might be too pricey for some
• Can be too high for those with limited mobility

Why it’s the overall best

Made with a blend of proprietary memory foam and pocketed coils, the Nolah Evolution 15 is a hybrid memory foam mattress that offers both the deep contouring of a true memory foam mattress and the responsive support of an innerspring mattress.

Being a hybrid mattress, the Nolah Evolution 15 can and will provide heavier-set individuals with the extra support that they would need, especially those who sleep predominantly on their backs and stomachs.

The only downside to the Nolah Evolution 15 is because of its extremely high profile, especially when paired with a higher bed frame or foundation, it may become too high for those with limited mobility.

Specs at a glance

Nolah Evolution 15 Performance

There are 3 different firmness levels with the Nolah Evolution mattress: plush, luxury firm and firm. We rate the plush version a 4.5, the luxury firm version a 6.5 and the firm version an 8 on the mattress firmness scale which means there’s a Nolah Evolution firmness for every possible sleeping position including those who sleep strictly on their backs and stomachs.

We rate the Nolah Evolution 15 a 9.7 when it comes to pressure relief.

There are 3 layers of proprietary foam in the Nolah Evolution 15 including their very own memory foam which provides compression and contouring that’s needed for deep pressure relief. 

We rate the Nolah Evolution 15 a 9.3 when it comes to cooling.

Aside from the ArticTex mattress cover and breathable foam layers, the Nolah Evolution features a border gusset that maximizes airflow throughout the entire mattress keeping it cool day in and day out.

We rate the Nolah Evolution 15 a 9.6 when it comes to motion isolation.

We barely felt any motion transfer when we tried the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress out with a partner thanks to its thick memory foam layers that help absorb any cross mattress movement. This makes it a good choice for those who share a bed with a partner or a pet.

We rate the Nolah Evolution 15 a 9.5 when it comes to edge support.

The Nolah Evolution 15 features reinforced edge coils that help provide extra edge support which allows you to fully maximize the entire surface area of the bed, especially if you’re the type of sleeper who likes sleeping close to the edge.

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Plush/Luxury Firm/Firm
Cooling	9.3
Pressure relief	9.7
Motion isolation	9.6
Edge support	9.2
Mattress thickness (inches)	15
Sinkage	Minimal
Trial (days)	120
Warranty (years)	Lifetime

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Alternative pick: Nolah Original Hybrid

For something a little cheaper, check out the Nolah Original Hybrid mattress. 

Similar to the Nolah Evolution 15, the Nolah Original Hybrid also features a combination of memory foam and pocketed coils to give you that same deep compression but also responsive support.

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#2. Helix Dusk Luxe

Pros

• Good for back and stomach sleepers
• Fairly affordable
• Offers responsive support
• Suitable for heavier-set individuals

Cons

• Average edge support
• May be too firm for petite side sleepers

Why it’s one of the best

Here’s something you’ll rarely see when it comes to memory foam mattresses – latex and memory foam blends. 

The Helix Dusk Luxe combines the best of not just two but three worlds: latex, hybrids and memory foam mattresses. This means you get compression, pressure relief and responsive support as well the naturally cooling and hypoallergenic properties of latex.

Aside from all of that, the Helix Dusk Luxe offers zoned support for those who need a little bit extra when it comes to spinal alignment making the mattress a good choice for those who suffer from back and spinal issues.

But, like we always say, there’s no such thing as a completely perfect mattress and we did find that the Helix Dusk Luxe performs only pretty average when it comes to edge support.

Specs at a glance

Helix Dusk Luxe Performance

While Helix calls their Helix Dusk Luxe mattress a true medium, we found it to have more of a medium-firm feel which on the mattress firmness scale is around a 5.5 – 6. Medium to medium-firm mattresses can pretty much accommodate all sleeper types from back and stomach sleepers to side and combination sleepers.

Lightweight side sleepers may find the Helix Dusk Luxe to be slightly firmer than average which can cause issues when it comes to pressure point relief.

The Helix Dusk Luxe mattress is a hybrid mattress which means it can provide the extra support that heavier-set sleepers need.

We rate the Helix Dusk Luxe a 9 when it comes to pressure relief.

The combination of latex foam and memory foam, along with Helix Sleep’s dynamic coil unit offers unparalleled pressure relief and comfort that offers the benefits of both latex and memory foam mattresses meaning you get both contouring and compression as well as responsiveness.

We rate the Helix Dusk Luxe an 8 when it comes to cooling.

Sure, we all know by now that memory foam is heat-retentive but Helix Sleep’s proprietary latex and memory foam blend does not retain any heat like regular memory foam mattresses making the Helix Dusk Luxe an excellent choice for those who tend to sleep hot. 

We rate the Helix Dusk Luxe a 7 when it comes to motion isolation.

Here’s a little caveat stemming from the combination of latex and memory foam – although memory foam absorbs motion transfer really well, the latex foam offsets it a little bit and if you share a bed with a partner that’s slightly heavier than you are, you might experience a little bit of cross mattress movement.

We rate the Helix Dusk Luxe a 7 when it comes to edge support.

Unfortunately, the Helix Dusk Luxe mattress does not contain any reinforced edge coils and its edge support is somewhat lacking. If you’re someone who likes to sleep on or close to the edge of the bed, you just might just find yourself in a pickle.

Factor	Performance
Pressure relief	9
Motion isolation	7
Cooling	8
Edge support	7
Comfort	9
Firmness	Medium Firm
Thickness (inches)	13.5
Trial (nights)	100
Warranty (years)	15

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Alternative pick: Helix Midnight Luxe

If you want something with a bit more edge support and better motion isolation, you might want to check out the Helix Midnight Luxe.

Think of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress as the Helix Dusk Luxe’s more superior cousin, featuring the same latex and memory foam blends but with better hardware and a few add-ons here and there. It’s also slightly more expensive though so best to keep that in mind.

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#3. Emma Hybrid Comfort

Pros

• Budget-friendly
• Suitable for all sleeper types
• Good for back pain
• Pressure relieving

Cons

• Slight off-gassing
• Poor edge support

Why it’s one of the best

For a hybrid memory foam mattress that offers enhanced support and equal pressure distribution, the Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress is surprisingly very affordable.

Made with proprietary memory foam and individually pocketed coils, the Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress provides the same kind of compression that you get from a true memory foam mattress offering exceptional pressure relief which is why we include the Emma Hybrid Comfort on our best memory foam mattress list.

There’s a bit of a downside on the Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress though and that is its edge support. If you’re someone who likes sleeping close to the edge of the bed, you might want to check out other options on our list.

Specs at a glance

Emma Hybrid Comfort Performance

On the mattress firmness scale, we rate the Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress a 6 which makes it a medium-firm mattress. Suitable for most sleeper types including back and stomach sleepers, the Emma Hybrid Comfort may be too firm for really petite sleepers who sleep predominantly on their sides.

We rate the Emma Hybrid Comfort a 9.6 when it comes to pressure relief.

If you hate that stuck in the mud feeling that regular memory foam gives but love the deep contouring, the Emma Hybrid Comfort is the mattress for you. Its proprietary blend of memory foam alternative foam layers provide just the right amount of pressure relief without any of the sinkage.

We rate the Emma Hybrid Comfort a 9 when it comes to cooling.

Even though the Emma Hybrid Comfort does not really contain any active cooling materials, we still slept pretty cool and comfortable on the mattress when we tried it out, making it a good choice for hot sleepers.

We rate the Emma Hybrid Comfort a 9.7 when it comes to motion isolation.

For a hybrid memory foam mattress that’s pretty responsive, the Emma Hybrid Comfort did a bang-up job of deadening any cross mattress movement when we tried it out with a partner. The memory foam layers really absorbed all of the motion transfer.

We rate the Emma Hybrid Comfort an 8.8 when it comes to edge support.

Although we’ve sung pretty much all of the Emma Hybrid Comfort’s praises, there’s one thing we were pretty disappointed with and it is its edge support. 

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Medium Firm
Cooling	9
Pressure relief	9.6
Motion transfer	9.1
Edge support	8.8
Mattress thickness (inches)	13
Sinkage	Minimal
Trial (days)	365
Warranty (years)	10

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Alternative pick: Emma Hybrid Cooling Elite

If the Emma Hybrid Comfort’s cooling capabilities aren’t really making it for you, you might want to check out the Emma Hybrid Cooling Elite mattress.

Unlike the Emma Hybrid Comfort, the Emma Hybrid Cooling Elite is made with actively cooling materials such as graphite-infused memory foam and breathable cotton mattress cover which draws heat away from the mattress so you sleep fresh and cool all night long.

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#4. Sweet Night Prime

Pros

• Comes in 4 different firmness level within one mattress
• Flippable
• Contouring and pressure-relieving
• Suitable for all sleeping positions

Cons

• Not suitable for heavier-set individuals
• Poor edge support

Why it’s one of the best

The Sweet Night Prime mattress is a mattress that has a feature not a whole of other online mattress brands have – 4 (yes, we mean four) firmness levels all within one mattress. How, you  might ask? Simple. All you need to do is flip it.

Made with proprietary memory foam, the Sweet Night Prime mattress is an all-foam mattress that offers that true memory foam feel – contoured and cradled-in. If you’re someone who absolutely adores the sinkage that only true memory foam can give then the Sweet Night Prime mattress is the one for you.

The edge support on the Sweet Night Prime leaves much to be desired though so if you’re the type of sleeper who likes sleeping close to the edge of the bed, best to keep this in mind.

Specs at a glance

Sweet Night Prime Performance

As we’ve mentioned, the Sweet Night Prime mattress comes in 4 firmness levels within one mattress ranging from soft and medium-soft to medium-firm and firm. One side features the softer levels and is perfect for side sleepers and combination sleepers and the opposite side features the firmer levels and is best for strict back and stomach sleepers.

Since the Sweet Night Prime is an all-foam mattress, it won’t really be able to give heavier-set sleepers the extra support that they would need. We recommend a specialized mattress that’s made with a blend of memory foam and innerspring coils for those who weigh 250 lbs and up.

We rate the Sweet Night Prime a 9.5 when it comes to pressure relief.

With that deep contouring, classic memory foam feel, the Sweet Night Prime provides exceptional pressure relief that’s perfect for those that suffer from chronic pain such as fibromyalgia.

We rate the Sweet Night Prime a 9 when it comes to cooling.

You’d think that with the Sweet Night Prime’s cradled-in feel and the lack of actively cooling materials, it would be a recipe for a heat-filled disaster but we were pleasantly surprised to find that the Sweet Night Prime did not retain much heat at all.

We rate the Sweet Night Prime a 9.5 when it comes to motion isolation.

Most all-foam memory foam mattresses have pretty good motion isolation so it comes as no surprise that the Sweet Night Prime mattress does a pretty good job at absorbing any cross mattress movement making the Sweet Night Prime a good choice for those who share a bed.

We rate the Sweet Night Prime an 8.7 when it comes to edge support.

This is where the Sweet Night Prime dipped in its otherwise stellar performance. If you’re someone who prefers sleeping close to the edge of the bed, you definitely would find yourself rolling off the edge.

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Soft to Firm
Cooling	8.7
Pressure relief	9.4
Motion isolation	9.4
Edge support	8.7
Mattress thickness (inches)	10/12
Sinkage	Minimal
Trial (days)	100
Warranty (years)	10

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Alternative pick: Sweet Night Twilight

If you prefer a memory foam hybrid mattress instead of an all-foam one, check out the Sweet Night Twilight mattress.

Made with the same proprietary gel memory foam as the Sweet Night Prime, the Sweet Night Twilight offers deep pressure relief but without the sinkage thanks to its pocketed coil unit. Unlike the Sweet Night Prime though, the Sweet Night Twilight mattress comes in only one firmness level (a medium-firm) and is not flippable.

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#5. Novilla Bliss

Pros

• Offers a true memory foam feel
• Good for those who suffer from chronic pain
• Affordable
• Contouring and pressure relieving

Cons

• Slight off-gassing
• Not suitable for heavier-set sleepers

Why it’s one of the best

If you think a good memory foam mattress only comes at nosebleed prices, think again. The Novilla Bliss mattress is an affordable all-foam memory foam mattress that can rival any high-priced memory foam mattress on the market.

Made with a blend of proprietary foams including memory foam and wave-cut breathable foam that allows continuous air circulation, the Novilla Bliss mattress provides that deep contouring and pressure relief that only classic memory foam can give.

I guess this is where Novilla skimped out on with their Bliss mattress: the mattress’ edge support is pretty poor so if you like sleeping close to the edge of the bed, look elsewhere.

Specs at a glance

Novilla Bliss Performance

The Novilla Bliss mattress sits on a 5 on the mattress firmness scale giving it a true medium feel. This makes it suitable for all sleeper types including combination sleepers and side sleepers.

Because of its all-foam construction, the Novilla Bliss mattress would not be able to provide heavier-set individuals the extra support that they would need. If you weigh well over 200 lbs, we recommend choosing a hybrid memory foam mattress on this list.

We rate the Novilla Bliss a 9.8 when it comes to pressure relief.

The Novilla Bliss mattress features 3 different types of comfort foams that provide both deep pressure relief and comfort. The memory foam layers in the Novilla Bliss mattress also provides that unmistakable cradled-in feel that only true memory foam can give.

We rate the Novilla Bliss a 9.3 when it comes to cooling.

The top comfort layer of the Novilla Bliss mattress is made up of cooling foam which helps do away with heat retention. The Novilla Bliss mattress also contains a unique breathable wave foam that features laser wave cuts that basically acts like spring coils, allowing air to flow throughout the mattress continuously.

We rate the Novilla Bliss a 9.5 when it comes to motion isolation.

Just like the other all-foam mattresses on this list, the Novilla Bliss mattress does a very good job of absorbing any cross mattress movement making it an excellent choice for couples.

We rate the Novilla Bliss an 8.7 when it comes to edge support.

Perhaps due to its naturally sunk-in nature, the Novilla Bliss mattress does not provide really good edge support which could be a deal breaker for some people.

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Medium
Cooling	9.3
Pressure relief	9.8
Motion isolation	9.5
Edge support	8.7
Sinkage	Minimal
Trial (days)	100
Warranty (years)	10

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Alternative pick: Novilla Tranquil

If you’re not really sold on the wave cut foam idea, you might want to check out the Novilla Tranquil mattress.

Just like the Novilla Bliss, the Novilla Tranquil mattress is also very much affordable and comes in a variety of different mattress thicknesses to suit your needs and preferences.

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#6. Bear Star Hybrid

Pros

• Contains Celliant which helps with muscle recovery
• Offers responsive support
• Cooling
• Suitable for all sleeper types

Cons

• Slight off-gassing
• Might be too firm for lightweight side sleepers

Why it’s one of the best

One of Bear’s newest mattress offering, the Bear Star Hybrid is slowly but surely getting its moment to shine in the spotlight compared to its more popular counterparts.

Also containing Celliant (scientifically proven to help with muscle recovery), the Bear Star Hybrid mattress is made up of a winning combo of proprietary memory foam and a robust coil unit that can offer support even if you weigh well over 250 lbs.

If you’re a hot sleeper, the Bear Star Hybrid contains a moisture-wicking, cool to the touch mattress cover that features HydroCool technology that helps you sleep cool and dry all through the night.

Beware if you’re a lightweight side sleeper though – you might find the Bear Star Hybrid to be a tad too firm.

Specs at a glance

Bear Star Hybrid Performance

The Bear Star Hybrid is a 6.5 on the mattress firmness scale giving it a medium-firm feel. This makes it suitable for all sleeper types including strict back and stomach sleepers.

Since it’s a hybrid, the Bear Star Hybrid would be able to provide the extra support that heavier-set individuals would need.

We rate the Bear Star Hybrid a 9.5 when it comes to pressure relief.

The combination of the Bear Star Hybrid’s memory foam comfort layer and individually pocketed coils offer a good balance of pressure relief and responsive support. You won’t experience any of that stuck in the mud feel usually associated with traditional memory foam.

We rate the Bear Star Hybrid a 9.7 when it comes to cooling.

The Bear Star Hybrid’s memory foam comfort layer is infused with cooling gel which helps the mattress not retain any heat. While the cool to the touch cover already features cooling technology, you also have the option to add Celliant to the cover which, aside from helping with muscle recovery, also helps with cooling.

We rate the Bear Star Hybrid a 9.6 when it comes to motion isolation.

While hybrid mattresses can sometimes be a little too springy, the Bear Star Hybrid’s memory foam layer did a great job at deadening any motion transfer making the Bear Star Hybrid mattress an excellent choice for those who share a bed.

We rate the Bear Star Hybrid a 9.8 when it comes to edge support.

Featuring edge to edge coils that help reinforce the strength of the perimeter of the mattress, the Bear Star Hybrid performs exceptionally well when it comes to extra edge support. You won’t be in any danger of rolling off the bed.

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Medium Firm
Cooling	9.4
Pressure relief	9.7
Motion isolation	9.6
Edge support	9.6
Mattress thickness (inches)	13
Trial (days)	120
Warranty (years)	Lifetime

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Alternative pick: Bear Elite Hybrid

If you want to splurge a little, check out the Bear Elite Hybrid.

While similar in construction to the Bear Star Hybrid, the Bear Elite Hybrid features little extra boosts such as copper-infused memory foam, phase change material and it comes in 3 different firmnesses to choose from.

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#7. Puffy Royal

Pros

• Hotel bed-like feel
• Active cooling
• Suitable for all sleeper types
• Great for couples

Cons

• Expensive
• Edge support could be better

Why it’s one of the best

Who says you can’t have a hotel bed experience in your own home? You definitely can, especially with the Puffy Royal mattress.

Ultra plush and pressure relieving, the Puffy Royal mattress contains a combination of different comfort foams including reflexive memory foam that retains that deep contouring of true memory foam but without any of the sinkage thanks to the Puffy Royal’s Contour-Adapt coils.

The Puffy Royal mattress’ plushness has a bit of a downside though and that is its lack of strong edge support.

Specs at a glance

Puffy Royal Performance

The Puffy Royal mattress sits on a 4 on the mattress firmness scale giving it a medium-soft feel. Although a medium-soft mattress is suitable for pretty much all sleeper types, heavier-set sleepers who sleep mostly on their backs or stomachs may have issues with getting proper spinal alignment from a plush mattress such as the Puffy Royal.

We rate the Puffy Royal a 9.8 when it comes to pressure relief.

There are 5 different types of foam layers in the Puffy Royal mattress, including a reflexive memory foam so suffice it to say that the Puffy Royal mattress  is extremely pressure relieving and ultra plush and comfortable.

We rate the Puffy Royal a 9.5 when it comes to cooling.

The Puffy Royal mattress contains multiple actively cooling materials along with a blended wool filling that helps with temperature regulation making the Puffy Royal a great choice for those that tend to sleep hot.

We rate the Puffy Royal a 9.7 when it comes to motion isolation.

Once again the 5 different layers of foam are doing a lot of the heavy lifting in the Puffy Royal mattress, helping absorb any motion transfer making the Puffy Royal a solid choice for those that share a bed with a partner or a pet.

We rate the Puffy Royal a 9.2 when it comes to edge support.

For such a seemingly jacked-up mattress, Puffy failed to include reinforced edge coils in the Puffy Royal mattress and although the edge support is fair, it’s not really as strong as we would have liked.

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Medium
Cooling	9.8
Pressure relief	9.8
Motion isolation	9.5
Edge support	9.6
Mattress thickness (inches)	14
Sinkage	Minimal
Trial (nights)	101
Warranty (years)	Lifetime

Alternative pick: Puffy Cloud

If you prefer something a little bit firmer, check out the Puffy Cloud mattress.

Don’t let its name fool you, the Puffy Cloud has a medium-firm feel that is perfect for strict back and stomach sleepers. Like the Puffy Royal, the Puffy Cloud contains actively cooling materials and has very good motion isolation making it a good choice for both hot sleepers and couples.

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#8. Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid

Pros

• Cooling
• Offers responsive support
• Suitable for all sleeper types
• Pressure relieving

Cons

• Expensive
• Bit of motion transfer

Why it’s one of the best

Saatva can’t seem to do no wrong and the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress just reinforces that belief.

Don’t be fooled by its simple construction, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid contains 2 different types of memory foam that offers deep compression and relief for all your main pressure points. Not only that, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid’s mattress cover also contains an antimicrobial treatment and a natural fire barrier, making it one of the cleanest and safest mattresses to lay your head on.

But again, because it’s Saatva (meaning one of the more high-end online mattress brands on the market), the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid also commands high-end prices.

Specs at a glance

Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Performance

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress sits on a 6.5 on the mattress firmness scale giving it a medium-firm feel. This makes it suitable for all sleeper types from stomach and back sleepers to combination and side sleepers.

Since it’s also a hybrid mattress, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress is also suitable for those who weigh over 200 lbs.

We rate the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid a 9.7 when it comes to pressure relief.

The double memory foam layer in the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress helps keep pressure off the body’s main pressure points with its contouring yet responsive support.

We rate the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid a 9.6 when it comes to cooling.

Yes, memory foam can be heat-retentive, but Saatva’s memory foam layers contain cooling gel and an active cooling tech that helps dissipate any heat making the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid perfect for hot sleepers.

We rate the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid a 9 when it comes to motion isolation.

Ok, so the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid isn’t necessarily bad when it comes to motion isolation but you might experience a tiny bit of motion transfer, especially if you share a bed with a partner that’s bigger than you are.

We rate the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid a 9.8 when it comes to edge support.

There’s no mistaking the stellar performance of the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress when it comes to edge support. No matter whether you’re sitting on the edge of the bed or lying close to it or on it, there’s no danger whatsoever of you falling or rolling off the edge of the bed.

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Medium Firm
Cooling	9.6
Pressure relief	9.7
Motion isolation	9
Edge support	9.8
Mattress thickness (inches)	11.5
Sinkage	Minimal to none
Trial (nights)	365
Warranty (years)	Lifetime

Alternative pick: Saatva Classic

If you’re looking for an innerspring mattress, check out the Saatva Classic.

A classic for a reason and one of Saatva’s bestsellers, the Saatva Classic features a thicker coil unit and just one layer of memory foam as opposed to the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid’s two.

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#9. Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid

Pros

• Comes in 3 different firmness options
• Suitable for all sleeper types
• Responsive and pressure relieving
• Good edge support

Cons

• Not actively cooling
• Soft version may be too soft for strict stomach sleepers

Why it’s one of the best

Hybrid mattresses that contain memory foam can be pretty pricey but the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress is surprisingly affordable.

Made up of proprietary memory foam layers and a quilted pillow top surface, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid offers contouring and compression without that sunk-in feel.

The only thing we didn’t like about the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is that you need to pay a little extra to get the actively cooling pillow top option.

Specs at a glance

Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Performance

You get 3 different firmness options with the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress: soft, medium and firm. The soft option is best for strict side sleepers while the firm version is geared towards strict back and stomach sleepers. The medium option is suitable for all sleeper types including combination sleepers.

Being a hybrid mattress, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid can provide heavier-set sleepers with the extra support that they need.

We rate the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid a 9.6 when it comes to pressure relief.

Although not quite as plush as the other memory foam mattresses on this list, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid still did a bang-up job when it comes to keeping pressure off the body’s main pressure points no matter the sleeping position.

We rate the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid an 8.5 when it comes to cooling.

Without the cooling pillow top add-on, the Brooklyn Signature Hybrid retained a fair amount of heat so this would not be the best option for those who sleep extremely hot.

We rate the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid a 9.5 when it comes to motion isolation.

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid did a great job at isolating any cross mattress movement thanks to its layers of proprietary memory foam. Even with the coil unit we did not experience any motion transfer when we tried the mattress out with a partner.

We rate the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid a 9.7 when it comes to edge support.

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid features edge to edge Ascension coils which helps reinforce the mattress’ edge support.

Factor	Performance
Firmness	Soft, Medium Firm
Cooling	8.5
Pressure relief	9.6
Motion isolation	9.5
Edge support	9.7
Sinkage	Minimal to none
Trial (nights)	120
Warranty (years)	Lifetime

Alternative pick: Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

If you prefer something more actively cooling check out the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe.

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe features cooling gel-infused memory foam and a copper-infused Glacio-Tex cover that will provide any hot sleeper with a much cooler sleeping experience.

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#10. The WinkBed

Pros

• Great for back and leg pain
• Offers zoned support
• Comes in multiple firmness options
• Pressure relieving

Cons

• Can be a bit too pricey for some
• Slight off-gassing

Why it’s one of the best

If you’re someone who suffers from back pain or leg pain, look no further than the OG WinkBed mattress.

Featuring a simple construction of just gel memory foam and zoned pocketed coils, the WinkBed mattress still packs a punch when it comes to comfort, pressure relief and support.

The WinkBed’s mattress cover is also made of a special Tencel material that’s breathable and cool to the touch which helps with heat dissipation.

The WinkBed mattress also comes in a Firmer Plus option that’s specifically made for heavier-set sleepers who need the extra support.

The only downside we can find with the WinkBed mattress is that it can be a little too pricey especially for those on a budget.

Specs at a glance

The WinkBed Performance

You get 4 firmness options with the WinkBed mattress: softer, luxury firm, firm and firmer plus. The softer version is good for strict side sleepers while the luxury firm version is suitable for all sleeper types including combination sleepers. The firm version is great for those who sleep strictly on their backs and stomachs while the firmer plus option is, as we’ve mentioned, made specifically for those who weigh well over 250 lbs.

We rate the WinkBed mattress a 9.8 when it comes to pressure relief.

The gel memory foam of the WinkBed mattress really shines through when it comes to pressure relief. You get the deep compression but without the dreaded sinkage.

We rate the WinkBed mattress a 9.1 when it comes to cooling.

Although the WinkBed mattress does not really contain any fancy actively cooling materials, it does contain gel-infused memory foam which not only helps with how the mattress feels but it also helps with heat retention.

We rate the WinkBed mattress a 9.5 when it comes to motion isolation.

Comes as no surprise that the WinkBed mattress performs really well when it comes to deadening any motion transfer due to its thicker memory foam layer. We did not experience any movement whatsoever when we tried the mattress out with a partner.

We rate the WinkBed mattress a 9.7 when it comes to edge support.

The WinkBed mattress features reinforced edge coils within its coil unit giving the mattress superior edge support. You will not be in any danger of rolling off the bed if you’re the type of sleeper who likes to sleep close to the edge.

Alternative pick: GravityLux

If you prefer an all-foam mattress instead, check out the WinkBeds GravityLux mattress.

Featuring 4 different types of proprietary foam including a non-viscoelastic based memory foam, the GravityLux mattress offers that deep, cradled-in feel of classic memory foam – perfect for those who love the sinkage.

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How we chose these mattresses

We picked these mattresses based on a complete list of factors that we believe make up a great memory foam mattress. We base them all off the following criteria:

• Pressure relief – Everyone has pressure points and this is important when it comes to choosing the right mattress. Depending on a person’s sleeping position, mattress firmness can greatly affect whether you would get enough pressure relief or not. We chose mattresses that offer maximum pressure relief.
• Cooling – Sleeping hot is the number one cause of sleeplessness among the greater population and choosing mattresses that offer superb cooling capabilities is crucial to getting a good night’s sleep.
• Firmness – Mattress firmness correlates to one’s preferred sleeping position and we chose mattresses that can suit most, if not all, sleeping positions from back sleeping to stomach sleeping and side sleeping.
• Motion isolation – Picking a mattress that offers good motion isolation is important if you share a bed with a partner. We chose mattresses that are suitable for couples.
• Edge support – Not only does edge support help (and protect!) those who prefer sleeping close to the edge of the bed, having a mattress with good edge support also provides you with a wider mattress surface.
• Durability – We chose mattresses that we know would last long and ones that come with reasonable return policies.

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Conclusion

Memory foam mattresses are probably the most popular and most preferred mattress types in the country.

Offering deep compression, contouring and pressure relief, memory foam mattresses are also some of the most comfortable mattresses you could ever lay your head on.

We chose the best memory foam mattresses available on the market today based on pressure relief, affordability and accessibility.

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How we rate mattresses

We personally test and rate mattresses using the following strict quantitative criteria:

1. Comfort
2. Structural integrity and durability
3. Firmness and support
4. Cooling capabilities
5. Pressure relief
6. Edge support
7. Motion isolation

Learn more about our mattress rating process and methodology here. 

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Psst… the sleep review industry is full of liars, sharks, and thieves. It’s a modern-day version of getting ripped off at your local mattress store. So, why should you trust us?