500+ Mattress Reviews Backed by Hands-On Testing
As our name suggests, we have two big priorities: finding the best beds, then making our mattress recommendations clear and easy to understand. We accomplish this by testing mattresses in person and at length.
Our team consists of Certified Sleep Science Coaches and seasoned industry experts, but we also consult with doctors, physical therapists, and other health professionals as we identify the best mattresses for given preferences and conditions. By pooling all of our sleep and industry knowledge, we hope to make your next mattress purchase a clear, confident choice.
The Best Mattresses of 2025, Based on our Test Results
We’ve evaluated more than 500 mattresses over the years, and these are at the head of the pack. Not only did they impress our testers and dominate our scoring rubric, they became personal favorites—some staff members have bought models from this list for themselves.
How We Make Money
Mattress Clarity is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you purchase a bed through links on our site, but we don’t let our affiliate partnerships influence our scores or reviews.
We maintain strict editorial independence and evaluate every mattress by the numbers. If a bed promises to stay cool but heats up during our temperature testing, for example, we’ll say so.
Some of the mattresses we test are sent to us for free, and others we buy ourselves. Either way, our recommendations are always honest and data-driven.
Editorial Independence Promise
- We never accept payment for positive reviews.
- Our editorial team is separate from our business partnerships.
- We disclose affiliate relationships wherever they exist.
- If a mattress doesn’t meet our standards, we’ll tell you.
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A new bed is a big investment, and we strive to recommend mattresses for a wide range of budgets. Luckily, we also stay up-to-date on the latest mattress sales from trusted brands.
By clicking on the product links below, we may receive an affiliate commission at no cost to our readers. This helps us maintain our testing and review operations. See our disclosure page for more details.
How We Test Mattresses
Our tests are designed to evaluate the most important aspects of a bed’s performance. We combine readings from specialized technology with detailed notes about how a mattress really feels when you’re resting (or rolling!) on top of it. When possible, we have testers with different body types and preferences all interact with a given bed, resulting in a truly comprehensive report.
Here’s a sampler of our main testing categories, though our full process encompasses many more:
Firmness
Ranked from 1 to 10, with 10 being as hard as a floor
Pressure Relief
Scored out of 5 using a pressure-sensitive mat
Edge Support
Scored out of 5 with sitting, lying, and weight-plate tests
Cooling
Scored out of 5 using a temperature gun
Motion Isolation
Scored out of 5 using the classic water-glass test, a couple’s test, and more
Responsiveness
Scored out of 5 using tester experience and a timed kettlebell snap-back test
Each test or series of tests yields a score, and we combine those scores using a weighted scale to determine the mattress’s overall rating. That’s the mattress’s final grade, and it’s always a number out of 5. We have yet to assign a bed a perfect score, but some have come close!
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Meet Our Experts: Real People with Real Sleep Credentials
Who We Are
Livvi DiCicco, Certified Sleep Science Coach | Staff Writer
Marten Carlson,
Mattress Tester and Reviewer
Sosha Lewis,
Certified Sleep Science Coach | Senior Staff Writer
Our Expert Network
Dr. Raj Dasgupta,
MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM | Chief Medical Advisor
Dr. Hannah Habeeb,
DPT | Chief Medical Product Tester
Dr. Bo Babenko, DPT
Hands-on testing by industry experts.
The product review space is a tricky place to navigate, and in an online world where anyone can act anonymously, we want to make sure you know who we are and how we like to review the products we receive — something other websites aren’t always transparent about.
Explore our testing methodology to learn how we evaluate and score mattress performance, from pressure relief to cooling.
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