The Next Big Thing in Sofa Bed
5 Strategies to Master Mattress Shopping
Deciding what mattress to purchase is enough to keep you up nights. The version names, while enticing,
Can be confusing and make it nearly impossible to compare a mattress sold at Macy's, for example,
To one sold at Mattress Firm. Throw in the aggressive sales tactics you encounter at many mattress
Stores in addition to the differing definitions of firmness and it is enough to make you want to lie down
And have a nap.
So we have revamped our mattress ratings to make it easier to find one that works
For you, whether you sleep alone or with someone else. In our evaluations of dozens and dozens of
Mattresses, we determined which are best for small, average, and large individuals, whether you sleep
We also test for firmness and rate it on a scale of 1
To 10 so you don't need to take the company's word for it.
choosing your next bed.
Which Type of Mattress Do You Want?
Consumer Reports tests queen-size innerspring, foam, and adjustable air mattresses. Despite all the
buzz about foam beds-in-a-box that arrive on your doorstep after you order them online, innerspring
mattresses are still the most popular type. These mattresses typically combine layers of springs and
But foam mattresses aren't just a solid block. Mattress makers have
been experimenting with layers of foam and gels to improve sleeping comfort. The third type in our
Tests is adjustable air mattresses, in which you can inflate air bladders to the firmness you would like,
Manufacturers may describe a mattress as soft, medium, firm, or extra firm.
that their descriptions don't always line up with our measurements. To better help you compare one
Many more scored on the
softer side of the scale with 2s, 3s, and 4s.
What's Your Sleeping Style?
Most people sleep on their sides, but there are still those who prefer to splay out on their backs. To
Satisfy both types of snoozers, we test support for both side and back sleepers. The best mattress
For side sleepers maintains the horizontal alignment of the spine when lying on your side. For back
Sleepers, the mattress that provides the best support maintains the natural curve of the spine while
you're on your back.
Become Size-Wise
To further refine your choices, we now rate mattresses for petite, average, and large/tall side
sleepers and petite, average, and large/tall back sleepers. (The average is, of course, the average of
petite and large/tall.) As you can see from our ratings, the best mattresses for smaller folks aren't
Always the most comfortable for larger people, so choose accordingly. For more information,
read Best Mattresses for Couples.
Putting It All Together
If you sleep alone, your choices are simple. Just Select the type of mattress you want, your favorite
firmness, and match the mattress to your size and sleeping style. For couples, it's more complicated
Because what's the ideal choice for one partner may not be best pick for the other. By using our
ratings, you can drill down and make a comfortable compromise. And if you share your bed, also
Consider our stabilization score, which tells you how simple it is to change positions without bothering
your mate.
If you haven't shopped for a mattress in a While, check our mattresses buying
guide and ratings of 90-plus innerspring, foam, and adjustable-air beds.
Highlights From CR's Mattress Tests
Here are the best innerspring, foam, and adjustable air mattresses from our tests. For more choices
See our full mattress ratings and recommendations.
Innerspring Mattresses
Charles P. Rogers Powercore Estate 5000, $1,500
Firmness: 6
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for all sizes
Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Elite Kelburn, $1,350
Firmness: 4
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very good for petite and average but only so-so for tall
Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Middletown, $2,300
Firmness: 4
Side sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for petite and very good for average and tall
Foam Mattresses
Sleep on Latex Pure Green, $1,200
Firmness: 7
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for all sizesCasper The Casper, $950
Firmness: 4
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Novaform 14" Serafina Pearl Gel (Costco)
Firmness: 5
Side sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Adjustable Air Mattresses
Sleep Number i8, $3,000
Firmness: 3
Side sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Sleep Number c2, $800
Firmness: 9
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for petite and average, very good for tall
Deciding what mattress to purchase is enough to keep you up nights. The version names, while enticing,
Can be confusing and make it nearly impossible to compare a mattress sold at Macy's, for example,
To one sold at Mattress Firm. Throw in the aggressive sales tactics you encounter at many mattress
Stores in addition to the differing definitions of firmness and it is enough to make you want to lie down
And have a nap.
So we have revamped our mattress ratings to make it easier to find one that works
For you, whether you sleep alone or with someone else. In our evaluations of dozens and dozens of
Mattresses, we determined which are best for small, average, and large individuals, whether you sleep
We also test for firmness and rate it on a scale of 1
To 10 so you don't need to take the company's word for it.
choosing your next bed.
Which Type of Mattress Do You Want?
Consumer Reports tests queen-size innerspring, foam, and adjustable air mattresses. Despite all the
buzz about foam beds-in-a-box that arrive on your doorstep after you order them online, innerspring
mattresses are still the most popular type. These mattresses typically combine layers of springs and
But foam mattresses aren't just a solid block. Mattress makers have
been experimenting with layers of foam and gels to improve sleeping comfort. The third type in our
Tests is adjustable air mattresses, in which you can inflate air bladders to the firmness you would like,
Manufacturers may describe a mattress as soft, medium, firm, or extra firm.
that their descriptions don't always line up with our measurements. To better help you compare one
Many more scored on the
softer side of the scale with 2s, 3s, and 4s.
What's Your Sleeping Style?
Most people sleep on their sides, but there are still those who prefer to splay out on their backs. To
Satisfy both types of snoozers, we test support for both side and back sleepers. The best mattress
For side sleepers maintains the horizontal alignment of the spine when lying on your side. For back
Sleepers, the mattress that provides the best support maintains the natural curve of the spine while
you're on your back.
Become Size-Wise
To further refine your choices, we now rate mattresses for petite, average, and large/tall side
sleepers and petite, average, and large/tall back sleepers. (The average is, of course, the average of
petite and large/tall.) As you can see from our ratings, the best mattresses for smaller folks aren't
Always the most comfortable for larger people, so choose accordingly. For more information,
read Best Mattresses for Couples.
Putting It All Together
If you sleep alone, your choices are simple. Just Select the type of mattress you want, your favorite
firmness, and match the mattress to your size and sleeping style. For couples, it's more complicated
Because what's the ideal choice for one partner may not be best pick for the other. By using our
ratings, you can drill down and make a comfortable compromise. And if you share your bed, also
Consider our stabilization score, which tells you how simple it is to change positions without bothering
your mate.
If you haven't shopped for a mattress in a While, check our mattresses buying
guide and ratings of 90-plus innerspring, foam, and adjustable-air beds.
Highlights From CR's Mattress Tests
Here are the best innerspring, foam, and adjustable air mattresses from our tests. For more choices
See our full mattress ratings and recommendations.
Innerspring Mattresses
Charles P. Rogers Powercore Estate 5000, $1,500
Firmness: 6
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for all sizes
Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Elite Kelburn, $1,350
Firmness: 4
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very good for petite and average but only so-so for tall
Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Middletown, $2,300
Firmness: 4
Side sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for petite and very good for average and tall
Foam Mattresses
Sleep on Latex Pure Green, $1,200
Firmness: 7
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for all sizesCasper The Casper, $950
Firmness: 4
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Novaform 14" Serafina Pearl Gel (Costco)
Firmness: 5
Side sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Adjustable Air Mattresses
Sleep Number i8, $3,000
Firmness: 3
Side sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Back sleepers: Very good for all sizes
Sleep Number c2, $800
Firmness: 9
Side sleepers: Very Great for all sizes
Back sleepers: Excellent for petite and average, very good for tall
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