There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to make sure that the mattresses on this list are truly the best that Amazon has to offer. To narrow down our list, SELF’s team of vetted testers, who have tried hundreds of mattresses, consider a smorgasbord of elements, including how much the mattress will allow you to feel a bedmate move around, whether it’s likely to trap heat, how easy it is to set up, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of everything we consider, check out our full mattress-testing methodology. But, for a sneak peek, here are three markers our testers considered when naming the best Amazon mattresses:
Firmness: Depending on factors like your sleeping position, body size, and general preferences, you might opt for a certain firmness level. For this roundup, we looked for mattresses at or near the medium-firm mark (about a 6.5 out of 10), because they tend to be supportive enough to keep the spine in alignment, but cushiony enough to keep joints ache-free.
Materials and durability: We literally cut each mattress open to peep its materials. For this list, we included foam and hybrid (a foam bed that has an innerspring layer) models. Both kinds of mattresses can be durable, but we spotlit options with high-quality materials that can withstand the test of time.
Budget: Many folks shop on Amazon to score a deal. For that reason, we prioritized finding mattresses under $900.
What to think about when shopping for a mattress on Amazon
When picking a new bed, it’s always important to think about what mattress type might suit your sleeping style to give you the best sleep you can get. Beyond that, when you’re shopping for a mattress on Amazon, we suggest you pay the most attention to the trial period and warranty policies—to make sure that your purchase is subject to the manufacturer’s warranty—in addition to Amazon’s return policy.
Trial period and warranty
It can take months for the materials to break in and for your body to acclimate. Trial periods buy you the time to decide with confidence whether a mattress is long-term relationship material. Most trustworthy brands offer 100 nights or longer to try out a bed—some with a $0 return fee. There are even mattresses that you can try out for an entire year. Fine print matters here, friends, so read up on the return policy to make sure you won’t be stuck with a bed that doesn’t work for you.