Most of these consist of only one or two layers.

Less than $600: A number of budget mattresses in our ratings ( many of them foam) earn high marks for durability and stabilization.That said, we’ve seen some general trends as far as what mattresses tend to offer in different price ranges. In fact, we have two recommended models that cost less than $300. While many of our top mattresses typically cost around $1,000, you can still find a great mattress for a few hundred dollars. Positive feedback on CR’s member surveys: Our member-survey ratings cover thousands of mattresses purchased in the last decade, allowing us to collect the data needed to determine comfort and owner-satisfaction scores according to brand.ĬR’s tests show that spending more doesn’t necessarily get you a better night’s sleep. Stability: We look for mattresses with high stability scores, meaning they isolate motion well, so your partner’s movement on one side of the mattress won’t jostle you awake on the opposite side. That’s why it’s important to explore our comprehensive mattress ratings.)ĭurability: Mattresses shouldn’t sag, soften, or provide less support after just a few years, so we highlighted those that score well in our durability test, which simulates eight to 10 years of use. (But keep in mind, a mattress with a low score for, say, back-sleeper support may, in fact, be a good choice for side sleepers. For this roundup, we chose mattresses that performed well all-around, for both side sleepers and back sleepers. Support: A great mattress should help keep your spine aligned throughout the night. That said, CR’s engineers and survey teams assess every mattress that comes into CR’s labs for several objective criteria that can define a quality mattress. For the best outcome, we recommend you lie on a mattress before committing. It can be difficult to find the best mattress for a particular person because comfort and feel are so subjective.

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