Best Mattresses for Heavy People (2025)

Standing alone atop the mountain of best mattresses for heavy people is not an easy task. So, it is unsurprising that a “Titan” is peering down from on high. The Titan Plus Luxe climbed its way to our pick for the best overall mattress for plus-size people due to its relentless pursuit of excellence in weight capacity and durability (scoring 4.5 out of 5 and 4 out of 5, respectively). Its edge support wasn’t too shabby either, coming in at a serviceable 3 out of 5. 

Marten Carlson, expert heavyweight mattress tester, said, “The Titan Plus Luxe held my body comfortably and kept my spine neutral when I tested it on my back and side, and in fact, it felt pleasingly softer than many beds marketed to plus-size sleepers.” 

However, stomach sleepers might find this to be an issue.  When you compare Marten’s assessment of the Plus Luxe’s firmness when he was on his stomach to the feedback of lightweight mattress tester Cait Giddings, you can see how much weight can affect the feel of a mattress. Marten found that the Plus Luxe was simply too soft for well-supported stomach sleeping, while Cait said, “This mattress kept my hips elevated, and I liked how the soft surface contoured my joints.” If you are a heavyweight stomach sleeper, I recommend you instead check out the Plank Firm. 

I am also bullish on the Plus Luxe’s lifespan due to the durability of its foams and the individually encased coils. Circling back to how our lightweight tester appreciated the Titan on her stomach, Marten likes how Titan markets this mattress to mixed-weight couples. I think that angle held up to scrutiny during testing: The Plus Luxe has enough pressure relief for lighter sleepers and the necessary support for heavier folks in various positions. This is a big reason why we gave it our top spot even though its overall score wasn’t the very highest—it’s versatile enough to feel cozy to a wide range of body types.

That said, although the mattress has a soft foam top, it probably won’t make a big splash for fans of soft memory foam that wraps them in a warm embrace. If you’re in that category, read through our picks for best memory foam mattresses. 

Read our full Titan Plus Luxe mattress review to learn more. 

The WinkBed Plus is made specifically for larger people. Its top-notch materials, including heavy-duty latex and 7.5” individually wrapped coils, helped it earn a perfect score of 5 out of 5 in durability. However, WinkBeds’ attention to detail in its construction of the Plus propelled this to the top slot for best mattress for heavy people with back pain, as the foam and coil layers are zoned to provide additional support in the lumbar zone. In addition to potentially helping ease your back pain, this mattress excelled in pressure relief, durability, and edge support—all of which scored a 4 or higher in our testing. With top performances across our testing criteria, the WinkBed Plus earned a 4.1 overall. 

‘‘Sleeping on the WinkBeds Plus, I was impressed by how much lumbar support I received. The center area of the mattress is firmer, so I felt more support there. I could see this helping with back pain,” said heavyweight mattress tester, Marten Carlson. Considering that he has personally tested hundreds of mattresses, his praise is a testament to why we chose the WinkBed Plus as the top mattress for heavier people with back pain. 

Although I am an average-weight sleeper, I also loved this mattress on my back. My pressure maps in this position show almost all blue, which indicates little to no pressure. This also shows that this bed, which has a limit of 900 pounds or 450 pounds per side, should be good for mixed-weight and heavyweight couples. 

As well as this mattress performs for larger-bodied sleepers with back pain, I don’t think it is a great fit for side sleepers of any size because they will likely find the WinkBed Plus too firm to relieve pressure around their hips and shoulders, which could potentially exacerbate their back pain. If you’re a heavyweight side sleeper, consider our best mattresses for side sleepers to find a better fit for you. I am a big fan of this bed, but given the quality materials and construction involved, it is not one of the more affordable beds on our list. For a more budget-friendly bed for back sleepers, check out the Nectar Classic. 

Read our full WinkBeds Plus mattress review to learn more.

With a weight capacity of 1,000 pounds (500 per side), it’s easy to see that the Helix Plus was designed for heavy people. We found this mattress to be an especially good fit for sleepers who prefer a firm, supportive feel. A hybrid mattress, it has lots of reinforcement from its proprietary high-density foams and taller-than-average pocketed coils offering extra support. All of that comes together to create a sturdy, supportive bed with a substantial height of 13.5″ and a firmness level of 7.5/10. The Helix Plus received a 4.5 in durability, weight capacity, and edge support, which averaged out to an overall score of 4.5/5. 

Marten Carlson, heavyweight product tester, was impressed with how the firm construction kept him from sinking into the mattress while still providing pressure relief and contouring for his lower back. “I felt a great deal of comfort while on my back, likely thanks to the zoned construction of the mattress, which provides different levels of support to various areas of the body,” Marten said. “Also, I usually have trouble getting enough support while stomach sleeping, but the Helix Plus was firm enough to offer the support and spinal alignment I needed.”

However, while Marten and I both like the firmness of this mattress for heavy back and stomach sleepers, it could be too firm for side sleepers. If this is your preferred sleep position, the lack of contouring around your shoulders and hips could lead to discomfort at your pressure points.

Although the Helix Plus has an outstanding weight capacity for couples, it lacks motion isolation, which can be vital to those who sleep with a restless partner. The Bear Original prevents motion from transferring as much, allowing couples to sleep undisturbed. 

Read our full Helix Plus mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Helix Plus mattress, check out our list of the best firm mattresses for more great options!

Heavier people can sometimes look at all-foam mattresses like others look at Pennywise’s red balloon —with abject terror. This is likely because they have been conditioned to believe their larger frames will sink so far into these beds that it will take them days to climb out. However, the all-foam Nectar Classic will support not only their weight but also their bank account. Although it has a slightly lower weight capacity than some others on this list, it can still handle a total of 650 pounds, which is enough to earn the Nectar a respectable 3.5 in this category.

Additionally, it has decent edge support for a memory foam bed, so you won’t have to worry about plummeting off its sides. The manufacturer uses high-quality foam that I think will hold up for many years, earning it a 4 out of 5 in durability and an overall score of 3.5 out of 5. That’s likely as high as a score can get for a traditional memory foam bed when it comes to suitability for plus-size sleepers.

Despite its competitive price, the Nectar has an elaborate four-layer construction that doesn’t cut any of the corners most cheaper mattresses do. On top is a quilted cooling cover made with breathable, antimicrobial fabric. Its 5-out-of-5 score for cooling is also a win because even if heavier sleepers sink slightly farther into the mattress than they would on a hybrid model, they won’t have much to worry about with overheating.   

While heavyweight mattress tester Marten Carlson and I think this is an outstanding choice for an affordable mattress for larger folks, it should go without saying that this bed doesn’t come with all the bells and whistles of luxury brands like the Saatva. ‘‘The Nectar Classic is a good mattress, but it depends on what you’re looking for,” Marten said. “With its firmer-than-average feel and budget-friendly price tag, back sleepers and value shoppers will likely find it an excellent buy.” 

Also worth noting: Although the Nectar is made with layers of foam, its firmness, responsiveness, and strong build do not offer sleepers the typical “slow-moving” cushioning associated with all-foam beds. Fans of the classic memory foam feel should consider other options, such as the cushiony Nolah Evolution Comfort+. 

Read our full Nectar mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Nectar, check out our list of the best affordable mattresses for more great options!

The Nolah Evolution Comfort+, which has a weight capacity of 1,000 pounds, is a mattress specifically built with heavier sleepers in mind, meaning that sleepers weighing 300 pounds or more should feel more comfortable on this mattress thanks to its balance of thick foam and individually wrapped coils. Nolah took its max comfort factor even further by equipping the mattress with head-of-the-class cooling features. Its scores of 4.5 in weight capacity, durability, edge support, and cooling earned the Evolution Comfort+ an exemplary 4.5 overall score and the title of best cooling mattress for heavy people. 

The Evolution Comfort+ can accommodate a half-ton in total weight. The heavy-duty coils and sturdy foams provide super support while cooling features such as the breathable ArcticTex cover draw heat away from the body. The proprietary AirFoam HD prevents heat from trapping in the material, while a heat escape gusset helps promote airflow. 

This bed is also versatile. Mattress expert Marten Carlson, who is 6’5″ and weighs 270 pounds, and my 5’5″ and 130-pound teenage daughter love it in equal measure. I got this bed for her because she prefers a firmer mattress, and her room receives a lot of direct sunlight, often making it hotter than the rest of the house. There have been no complaints about how hot she is since we’ve gotten the Comfort Evolution+, and if you’ve ever met a teenage girl, you know that the lack of complaints is pretty close to a miracle. Marten said, “The top of the bed was cool to the touch, and I felt like the top foam layers didn’t trap too much body heat. I paired the mattress with some cooling sheets, and I experienced some cool nights of sleep.’’

Mattresses like the Comfort Evolution+, which have a bouncy innerspring coil layer, are not the best at providing motion isolation. This can be a check in the con column if you sleep with a partner and worry that you may disturb each other at night with your movements. If this concerns you, check out the best mattresses for couples to find a solution for you and your partner. Although my lighter daughter loves this mattress, she is more the exception than the rule. Since this mattress is built for heavier sleepers, it’ll likely feel a bit too firm for some sleepers. The Nolah Evolution has three available firmness levels and is an excellent alternative to its firmer counterpart. 

Read our full Nolah Evolution Comfort+ review, but if you want to look at other mattresses with great cooling benefits, check out our roundup of the best cooling mattresses. 

The Saatva Classic is one of the best luxury mattresses on the market. Its high-end, hotel-mattress feel also makes it one of my personal favorite beds. It’s home to a ton of luxurious features such as comfort foam, high-grade steel coils, and a zoned Euro pillow top, all of which work to give heavier sleepers the enhanced support and durability they need. Although its weight capacity of 600 pounds is a little lower than others on this list (and lower than the brand’s own Saatva HD model), the Classic still earned a respectable 3.5 in our weight capacity category. Considering that the Saatva costs less than the HD and it earned a 4 in durability, a perfect 5 in edge support, and an overall score of 4.2, we think it more than justifies its position as the best luxury mattress for heavy people. 

The Saatva is offered in three firmness options, Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm, which allows sleepers to pinpoint their support preference. Heavyweight tester Marten Carlson and I tested the Luxury Firm version, which is a medium-firm mattress. We were both fans of it but agreed that the added firmness of the Firm version, combined with the incredible support present in all Saatvas, would provide Marten everything he needed for a great night’s sleep.

When Marten wrapped up his testing of this mattress, he told me he thought the mattress provided the ideal amount of tailored support for both average and heavier sleepers. ‘‘The Saatva mattress is a great mattress for people seeking the comfort of a high-end innerspring mattress without the excessively expensive cost,” he said. 

Couples should appreciate Saatva’s stellar edge support which allows them to spread out and use the whole surface of the bed; however, those with restless partners will be likely less enthused. When my husband and I were shopping for a new bed, the Saatva was a top contender—until I tested the motion isolation. Considering my husband performs a nightly alligator death roll, I knew this bed was not for us. If your partner is similarly acrobatic, I suggest checking out the Nectar Luxe. 

Read our full Saatva mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Saatva mattress, check out our list of the best luxury mattresses for more great options!

There’s firm and then there’s the kind of rock-steady firmness found on the Plank Firm. This unique flippable mattress, with a weight capacity of 950 pounds, has a firm side and extra-firm side—the latter being ideal for heavy stomach sleepers. It’s important for stomach sleepers to have a mattress firm enough to support the hips, chest and shoulders, and the Plank is the firmest bed we’ve tested. Although this mattress may not be ideal for a large swath of sleepers, for its target audience—heavy stomach sleepers—it is the best. This bed’s scores of 4 in durability, 4.5 in weight capacity, and an impeccable 5 in edge support (on the extra-firm side), propelled it to a solid 4.5 overall. 

Admittedly, my fellow mattress tester, Marten Carlson, and I were worried that this mattress would be too firm on either side. While it felt like sleeping on a hardwood floor for me, I understand that I am not who the Plank Firm was designed for. However, Marten, who stands over 6’5” and 270 pounds is—and he found that the extra-firm side felt very comfortable on his stomach. “My hips were completely elevated, and it truly felt like one of the most supportive mattresses I’ve ever tested on my stomach.” 

Although many larger-bodied back sleepers will find the Plank Firm’s regular firm side to be comfortable, the extra-firm side almost seems as if it were made specifically for stomach sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds. This is backed up by the insight of Dr. Dasgupta, who says, “Stomach sleepers should prioritize a firm mattress with a supportive core to maintain spinal alignment and prevent excessive sinking.”

On the other hand, if you are a heavyweight side sleeper, I recommend the Titan Plus Luxe instead. Also, while I’m not concerned about heavyweight sleepers pushing through the all-foam mattress, it’s worth noting that all that foam still traps body heat. As the Plank Firm isn’t the best in the cooling department, hot sleepers will likely find their blankets in a heap on the floor in the morning. 

Read our full Plank Firm mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Brooklyn Bedding Plank mattress, check out our list of the best mattresses for stomach sleepers for more great options!

The Bear Elite Hybrid combines a layer of copper-gel memory foam that’s great for contouring and a sturdy innerspring coil system—together the two create a blend of comfort and support that should be an especially great option for heavyweight back sleepers. This bed earned a 5 in weight capacity because it can hold up to 1,500 pounds when paired with a properly supportive base. It also had a perfect score in edge support, so you can spread out and get comfortable on it.  

The Bear Elite Hybrid has three different firmness options; for those over 230 pounds, I suggest the Medium or Firm versions. While heavyweight tester Marten Carlson was pretty uncomfortable on his stomach because the mattress didn’t keep his hips supported and elevated enough, we both feel that heavyweight back and side sleepers should enjoy the feeling of the mattress. It scored a 4.5 out of 5 on both our durability test, which means it should do a good job of both providing you comfort and maintaining its structural integrity under your weight.

Marten said, ‘‘Most heavyweight folks should feel comfy and supported while back sleeping on the Bear Elite Hybrid. The center of the mattress feels firm, which helped keep my hips elevated and in the correct alignment. Heavier side sleepers should also feel a great deal of cushioning along the shoulders and hips.’’ 

Although the Bear Elite Hybrid had the highest weight capacity of any mattress we tested, this bed isn’t specifically designed for heavyweight sleepers. Marten said that as a heavier person, he noticed it lacked the exceptional support of a bed like the Helix Plus. Also, despite being able to hold an impressive 750 pounds per side, those with restless partners may not get the best night’s sleep because this bed doesn’t isolate motion well. 

Read our full Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review to learn more. 

When a bed shares a name with “Sleeping Beauty,” aka Princess Aurora, it has some lofty expectations to meet. Fortunately, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe lives up to its royal name. It earned a perfect 5 in edge support, as well as a 4.5 in weight capacity and a 4 in durability, helping it arrive at a 4.5 overall.

Showcasing its versatility for back sleepers, the Aurora Luxe, which can support up to 950 pounds, was a hit in this position for mattress experts Marten Carlson who is 6’5” and 270 pounds, and Cait Giddings, who comes in at 5’7” and 120 pounds.  Marten said, ‘‘If you want to feel like royalty when you lie on your mattress, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe has you covered. It’s an ultra-luxurious mattress with zoned coil support that keeps the lumbar region of back sleepers nicely supported.” Cait added that she liked how this bed provided excellent support and held her spine in a straight line. “I think this mattress would be comfortable for back sleepers of all sizes based on its firm support with a tiny dash of cushion through the hips,” she said.

However, as a sensitive light sleeper, I can attest that the middle-of-the-road motion transfer on this bed could be disruptive for others like me. Also, although its price is competitive given its luxury features, those who have a lower sticker-shock threshold might hesitate when they see how much more the Aurora Luxe costs compared to  Brooklyn Bedding’s simpler beds, such as the Signature Hybrid.

Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Aurora Luxe mattress, check out our list of the best mattresses for back sleepers for more great options!

Finding a bed with the firmness and durability needed to support heavier sleepers can be hard enough; choosing the right one to support a heavier couple and their different sleeping styles may seem like an impossible task. However, Big Fig, a luxury hybrid mattress that supports upward of 1,100 pounds, is here to make your couple goals a reality. This bed was designed specifically for heavier sleepers, and its target audience benefits because it scored a perfect 5 in edge support and a 4.5 in durability. Its overall score of 4.7 helped it nab our selection for the best mattress for heavy couples. 

When we tested the Big Fig mattress, our heavier testers experienced exceptional support regardless of how they rested. For heavier couples sharing the bed, both sleepers should be able to find the comfort they need from the center to the edges due to Big Fig’s exceptional edge support. Also, if you, your partner, or both of you tend to sleep hot, the coiled core and treated cooling foam technology in the Big Fig kept our testers quite cool, resulting in Big Fig’s near-perfect 4/5 for its temperature regulation. 

Marten Carlson, heavyweight mattress tester, said, “The Big Fig has a balanced hybrid feel. The top layers are responsive and bouncy, so it is quite easy to move around on the Big Fig and switch sleeping positions. While this mattress does contain foam, you shouldn’t “sink” into the mattress like you might on an all-foam bed.” 

Considering that this bed was designed for heavier people, it likely won’t be a great fit for most average-weight and lightweight sleepers. These sleepers may want to try out a more universally appealing mattress, such as the versatile Bear Elite Hybrid. Also, not all heavier couples will appreciate what this bed has to offer. For duos that include a restless sleeper, I’d caution that the Big Fig doesn’t have the best motion isolation.