The most popular mattresses our readers are buying from Saatva, Awara and more
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Here at Reviewed, we test products so that you know what’s worth your hard-earned money. When it comes to big-ticket items that you use all the time, like mattresses, we think our thorough process is essential to find you the perfect fit for your needs and preferences. We have our favorite tried-and-true brands such as Leesa and Tuft & Needle—but we also keep track of what our readers are snatching up, too. These are the top five mattresses our readers bought from the past few months.
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1. Awara
When two of our testers tried the Awara mattress, both fell in love with it almost immediately. They found it not just comfortable, but also incredibly cool to sleep on. It’s a hybrid mattress, meaning it combines coils and foam to bring you the best of both worlds. Our readers love it, too—in the past few months, it was far and away the most common mattress they bought.
The Awara also stood out during testing at our lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its firm sleep surface felt more like a “regular” mattress than any other we’ve tested, and the edges didn’t collapse when our testers positioned themselves precariously close to teetering off the bed. And when you sit on the corner to put on shoes, you’ll find it stands up to the pressure.
The cherry on top? Awara has a long trial, so there’s no need to figure out if you like the bed in short order—mattresses can be returned for up to one year after purchase. Though it’s more expensive than a few of the other options on this list—with frequent discounts, the mattress’s price is usually $1,199—we and our readers think it’s well worth the cost.
Get the Awara Organic Luxury Hybrid mattress starting at $899
2. Saatva
Saatva markets itself as a luxury mattress company. Sure enough, our tester felt like she’d been transported to a high-end resort when she first lay down on the bed. Saatva’s delivery is also tough to beat: The company offers a white-glove service. Our tester merely opened the door, and the delivery crew did the rest—a major selling point in comparison to most other mattresses in a box, which you haul to your bedroom on your own. (The company even offers complimentary removal of your old bed—though a rep couldn’t specify what happens to these mattresses, so it’s may not be the most eco-conscious option.) Our only testing complaint is that it isn't the best at isolating motion, so if you have a thrashing partner or pet, you may want to look elsewhere.
That said, it’s been popular among many of our readers for months. Customers write rave reviews on the company’s website, too. Some claim it has been the secret to unlocking the best sleep they’ve had in a long time. “I can honestly say I’m sleeping better since we received this bed than I have in years,” one writes. “I feel like I’m actually dreaming more every night.”
Saatva’s trial is a moderate length at 180 nights. If you find it’s not for you, you’ll be charged a $99 removal fee, which covers the cost of a team coming to pick up the bed. Saatva mattresses are somewhat more expensive—a queen size rings up at $1,595, which is $66 more than our upgrade pick, the Leesa Hybrid.
Get the Saatva Classic mattress in luxury firm starting at $887
3. Nectar
We’ve been fond of Nectar mattresses for years at Reviewed. Its baseline mattress has a pleasantly soft surface that many side sleepers, in particular, relish. What’s more, for a foam mattress it does a stellar job at diffusing heat, according to our tester. The surface where she was lying occasionally felt warm but would rapidly cool down when she rolled over.
The relative lack of edge support doesn’t seem to deter our readers, who have also long been fans of Nectar. While it’s not our all-time favorite mattress, it’s up there, and a good option that will serve many people well.
Nectar mattresses come with a longer trial than most: 365 nights. If you tend to be indecisive or want more than three to four months to settle into your new bed, it’s a great choice. The mattress is also among the most affordable options we’ve tested, starting at $799 for a queen size. (Plus you’ll get a few freebies, including bed sheets and a mattress protector, allowing you to start off on the right foot.)
Get the Nectar mattress starting at $499
4. Tuft & Needle
The Tuft & Needle Original, our favorite mattress we've tested, differentiates itself with a couple features. Though it’s made of foam, it doesn’t have a lot of "memory"—in fact, the bed’s designed to not have that sink-in feel. It’s the only mattress we’ve tried that offers a surface sensation best described as floating, with a much firmer surface than foam options like Nectar. Our tester found it was great for back and stomach sleeping because it was so supportive.
The company is also one of a few online mattress retailers that performs well with the Better Business Bureau, and our tester found its customer service was a breeze. From answering questions about technical specifications to providing clarifications on the return and trial policies, the reps have taken everything we’ve asked in stride.
Tuft & Needle mattresses come with a 100-night trial, and given the stellar customer service, we think it will be a worry-free endeavor. The Original mattress is more budget-friendly than many others out there. When accounting for the company's continual 10% discount, the Original starts at $580 for a twin and runs up to $805.50 for a queen.
Get the Tuft & Needle Original starting at $580
5. Casper
Casper is perhaps one of the most famous mattress-in-a-box companies, but its products are hit or miss in our experience. We loved the Casper Select, a Costco exclusive that’s supportive, cool and supremely comfortable. The Casper Original, however, left our tester feeling less than enthused. She wasn’t amazed by its edge support or blown away by a comfortable sleep surface. That said, we have yet to test some of the brand’s higher-end options, such as the Nova Hybrid—which may perform better.
Nonetheless, our readers, and Reviewed’s editor in chief, swear by the brand. Buyers rave about the Casper Original, too—it has more than 20,000 reviews and a 4-star rating. Many praise it for allowing them to sleep better, and some say they’re finally waking up without back or neck pain thanks to the bed.
Casper has a 100-night trial, so you can try out its mattresses for a few months from the comfort of your bedroom. While there are other mattresses we’d more highly recommend, including the Nectar and Awara, this bed is bound to strike a chord for some folks. Plus, with prices starting at $695, it’s not the most expensive pick in the pack, either.
Get the Casper Original mattress starting at $695
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