9 Best Online Mattresses

A quick look at best online mattresses

• 5 editors’ picks: Tuft & Needle, Avocado, Purple, Tempur-Pedic, Beautyrest
• Best luxury online mattress for couples: Saatva Solaire
• Best budget online mattress:Casper Element
• Best hybrid mattress online: Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid
• Best memory foam mattress online: WinkBeds Gravity Lux

Buying a mattress has never been easier. With just a few clicks, you can get a comfy mattress delivered right to your door. There are a lot of options to sort through, though.

Picking your next plush sleep surface can take some time if you’re not sure what to consider. Below, we provide tips on how to shop for an online mattress and outline our top picks.

How we chose

We looked for a combination of outstanding company policies, customer satisfaction, and company reputation.

• Company policies. An in-home sleep trial is an absolute must-have, since most online mattress retailers don’t have brick and mortar locations. We only feature companies with a lengthy trial period. All the mattress companies listed here also provide at least a 10-year warranty and have an easy returns process.
• Company reputation and transparency. We focus on brands with a solid reputation, who are known for creating high-quality products. We also look for companies with transparent business practices. Companies with socially or environmentally responsible standards are also featured prominently.
• Customer reviews. Finally, we prioritize mattresses with overwhelmingly positive reviews. If there’s a pattern of reviews written by unhappy customers, we consider that a red flag.

Pricing guide

The cost of a mattress varies from company to company. Figuring out whether you’re getting a good deal can be a bit difficult. So, we put together a pricing guide to help you determine the value and relative cost of a mattress.

We made sure to include models at varying price points to accommodate different budgets. All prices are based on queen-size mattresses. Note that pricing will be higher for a king and lower for a twin.

• $ = under $800
• $$ = $800–$1,500
• $$$ = over $1,500

Healthline’s picks for the best online mattresses

Healthline editors’ top 5 picks

We polled Healthline editors to find out about their own mattresses. When asked whether they would recommend the following mattresses to their friends, the answer was a resounding yes.

TEMPUR-Cloud

• Price: $$$
• Type: Foam
• Height: 10 inches
• What our editor had to say: “Tempur-Pedic mattresses really do reduce motion transfer. [It’s important to] me to not get jostled when my partner gets to bed after me. I’m a back sleeper, he’s a side sleeper, and this mattress works for us both.”

Aside from being from a reputable, well-known brand, the mattress features a moisture-wicking cover and comes with a 10-year limited warranty that includes full replacements.

The latest verion our editor’s mattress is the TEMPUR-Cloud. It’s sold online and is Tempur-Pedic’s version of a bed-in-box. Reviewers find the medium firmness supportive, and they love the mattress’s cooling properties. Customers were also happy with the mattress delivery and easy setup.

Buy the TEMPUR-Cloud online.

The Purple Mattress

• Price: $$
• Type: Foam
• Height: 9.25 inches
• What our editor had to say: “This mattress is soft but supportive (no back pain from too much cushion). It also helps me sleep cooler.”

If you prefer a plusher sleep surface but still crave full-body support, the Purple Mattress is a great pick. A grid design using gel-like, non-foam material is made to provide pressure relief and support for the hips and back.

Financing is also available for this mattress, which is helpful if you’re on a budget.

According to a recent J.D. Power Mattress Satisfaction Report, Purple has the highest ranking of online offerings for customer satisfaction.

Buy the Purple Mattress online.

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress

• Price: $
• Type: Foam
• Height: 10 inches
• What our editor had to say: “The price was within my budget, and it’s helped me to sleep well for the last 3 years. Also, my cat loves it.”

You can buy the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress on the company website or on Amazon, where it has over 10,000 positive reviews. Its medium-firm feel is a popular option for people who sleep on their backs, providing adequate support for the neck, back, and shoulders.

Buy the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress online.

Simmons Beautyrest Black

• Price: $$$
• Type: Hybrid
• Height: 15 inches
• What our editor had to say: “It’s exactly the right firmness and softness for me. It’s really well-made, doesn’t cave in, etc.”

Our editor’s model (Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Dansby Cove) is no longer available online, so we scoped out a comparable option from this long-running mattress brand.

The Beautyrest Black mattress is a pricier option, but it’s also one of the thickest mattresses on this list, and it’s from a company known for constructing durable products.

Reviewers agree the Beautyrest Black is a great mattress for perpetually hot sleepers.

You can upgrade to a plush top if you want a softer feel.

Buy the Simmons Beautyrest Black online.

Avocado Green Mattress

• Price: $$
• Type: Hybrid
• Height: 11 inches
• What our editor had to say: “Organic cotton material used without chemicals. No pressure points, as I am a side sleeper.”

The Avocado Green Mattress is a natural, organic mattress ideal for people with chemical sensitivities or those who just want to be a bit kinder to the environment.

The mattress features latex, cotton, and wool that are Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified. There’s also a vegan version without wool.

The American Chiropractic Association endorses the Avocado Green Mattress via its independent review program. Because of its firm feel, this mattress is perfect for back sleepers. Those who want a bit more softness can add a plush pillow top, which our editor chose to do.

Want more info about all the green qualities of this mattress? Avocado is transparent and makes it incredibly easy to find information about the company’s carbon-negative practices.

Buy the Avocado Green Mattress online.

Best luxury online mattress for couples

Saatva Solaire

• Price: $$$
• Type: Latex and memory foam
• Height: 13 inches

Sleeping with a partner isn’t always a blissful experience — when they’re tossing and turning at night, your fuzzy feelings for them might start to subside.

Having a mattress with good motion isolation qualities is critical if you’re sleeping next to someone else or a pet. The memory foam portion of this mattress is made to help isolate movement. Simultaneously, the adjustable design allows you to customize your sleeping (or sitting) position and desired firmness level on your side of the bed.

The Solaire’s foam is CertiPUR-US certified, and the latex and cotton are both OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.

Buy the Saatva Solaire online.

Best budget online mattress

Casper Element Mattress

• Price: $
• Type: Foam
• Height: 10 inches

If staying in a lower budget is a top priority, consider the Casper Element. This is the entry-level selection from the well-known bed-in-a-box brand.

The company says the breathable top foam layer helps regulate body temperature, and the dense base layer delivers ample support.

Reviewers love the budget price point and appreciate the model’s excellent motion isolation. However, it’s a bit too soft for some stomach sleepers.

Buy the Casper Element Mattress online.

Best hybrid mattress online

Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid

• Price: $$
• Type: Hybrid
• Height: 13 inches

You get the best of both worlds with a hybrid mattress, like this Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid. The copper-based foam is created to prevent the mattress from getting too hot. It’s also designed to cradle your body like memory foam without creating a “sinking in” feeling.

Reviewers appreciate the comfortable, cooling properties of the mattress and the ability to choose from several firmness options. It’s an excellent pick for anyone who sleeps hot and hates the sensation of memory foam.

Buy the Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid online.

Best memory foam mattress online

WinkBeds GravityLux

• Price: $$$
• Type: Memory foam
• Height: 11 inches

This all foam mattress from WinkBeds is designed to deliver a blend of motion isolation, responsiveness, and support for all sleeping positions.

You can choose from various firmness levels (soft, luxury firm, firm, and plus) to match your preference and sleeping style. It’s an expensive foam mattress, but it comes with a lifetime warranty.

Many customers say that the mattress helps limit morning aches and pains.

Buy the WinkBeds GravityLux online.

How to shop

Not sure what to pay attention to when shopping for a mattress? Here’s what you need to be concerned about:

Company policies

If you’re buying a mattress online, you’ll want a long in-home trial period, a solid warranty, and an easy returns process.

If you can’t try it out before buying, it’s imperative that you have time to test it in your home. You should be able to return it without any fuss or difficulties. Steer clear of companies with customer reviews that complain about returns.

Look for companies that will remove your old mattress — usually for an additional fee. If you want to hang onto your old mattress, just in case, look into your local garbage service. They may provide free mattress disposal.

Mattress type

What’s the best type of mattress? It depends on your needs.

Innerspring and hybrid contain foam elements in addition to coils. All foam mattresses tend to have more options at different prices. Foam is also superior when it comes to isolating movement. All foam models are ideally suited for people with less weight.

If motion transfer is something you’re concerned about, but you don’t love the feel of foam, opt for a hybrid mattress with pocketed coils.

Materials

Take a close look at mattress materials. If you’re opting for an all foam mattress, verify if the foam is high density, which will outlast flimsier types of foam.

If natural materials, like organic cotton and wool, are important to you, look for mattresses with fibers that are GOLS, GOTS, Greenguard Gold, or OEKO-TEK Standard 100 certified.

Additionally, if you’re someone who tends to sleep hot, look for materials with cooling properties and double-check what customers say about a mattress’s cooling abilities. Keep in mind that foam tends to insulate or trap heat, so cooling materials are added to keep the mattress temperature neutral.

Mattress performance

The goal of most mattresses is to deliver support for your body while you sleep.

Some models, though, score low when it comes to edge support. If your partner regularly starfishes during the night, pushing you to the edge of the bed, you might regret settling on a mattress with poor edge support.

Firmness

Ideal firmness depends on the individual. It’s more of a personal preference than anything else. What feels firm to you may feel soft to someone else.

Your body weight plays a part. For example, a person with less weight may find a medium-firm mattress too hard. That said, there is some research that suggests a medium-firm mattress — sometimes called luxury firm — can help with back pain.

Size

Generally, the larger the mattress, the bigger the price tag. But there are some benefits to choosing a sizable sleep surface.

If you’re sleeping with a partner, opting for a king over a queen can give you extra breathing room. A bigger bed is also useful for people or people with partners who toss and turn.

The takeaway

Before exploring the wide world of online mattresses, think about your must-haves and wants. What do you need in a mattress, and what would be great to have?

When you’ve thought about your sleeping preferences and ideal mattress features, it’s time to set out on your online shopping adventure. If you’re not in a hurry, take your time and hunt for sales — many online mattress retailers have sales or offer discount codes throughout the year.

Always read the fine print. Make sure that you can return your mattress for a full refund if you’re not happy and that there’s a warranty that, at the very least, covers manufacturer defects.

Finally, when you get your mattress, give the mattress and yourself time to adjust. Get comfy, and sleep well!

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Steph Coelho is a freelance writer with chronic migraine who has a particular interest in health and wellness. When she’s not click-clacking away on her keyboard, she’s probably nose-deep in a good book.