What type of mattress do I need?
There are four key mattress types: foam, innerspring, hybrid, and gel grid. Read on for more info on the types and the pros and cons of each!
Foam
Adjusts to your body to provide pressure relief and motion isolation
Best for
Side sleepers
Partners who share a bed
Innerspring
Supports your body with traditional spring and coil technology
Best for
Back Pain
Side sleepers
Hybrid
Combines the strong support of springs with the comfort of foam
Best for
Partners who share a bed
Pressure relief
Gel Grid
Keeps you cool with supportive yet soft open grid structure
Best for
Partners who share a bed
Hot sleepers
Foam
Memory foam is designed to soften and conform to the shape of your body when you lie down to provide pressure relief, support, and motion isolation. It comes in arange of comfort levels from firm to plush, and many of our brands offer memory foam mattresses. If you're looking for a mattress in a box, we offer many foam options! Check out our mattress in a box comparison here.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Side sleepers
Partners who share a bed
Tossing and Turning
PROS
Limits motion transfer, relieves pressure on hips and shoulders by conforming to your body in any position
CONS
Basic memory foam can feel warm, so hot sleepers should consider cooling foam or gel-infused foam
Innerspring
Traditional spring beds have the original mattress technology, making them a tried and true option. Spring mattresses use a support system made of metal springs or coils and offer the widest variety of comfort. They are extremely durable and come at almost every price point.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Back Pain
Side sleepers
Side sleepers
support
PROS
Firm support for pressure point and pain relief, many options for price and comfort
CONS
Can feel too firm for some sleepers, not all are adjustable base compatible
Hybrid
Hybrid mattresses balance support and comfort by combining innerspring and foam technology. In short, they offer the best of both worlds and are a great option when you want any specific combination of support and comfort levels.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Partners who share a bed
Pressure relief
All sleep positions
PROS
Works for all sleep positions, balances support and comfort
CONS
Advanced technology makes hybrids more expensive
Gel Grid
Gel grid mattresses are a type of hybrid with cutting-edge gel technology. They feel firm and soft at the same time and are great for keeping your spine aligned. The open gel structure helps keep you cool throughout the night.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Partners who share a bed
Hot sleepers
All sleep positions
PROS
Balances support and comfort, cooling
CONS
High-tech materials make them more expensive
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