CNET’s Sleep Experts Reveal the Top Mattress Brands They Love to Test

“Eight years ago, the bed-in-a-box movement took the world by storm, and DreamCloud immediately captured my heart. Mengyun mattress The one I tested in 2017 was the brand’s flagship model, and it gave me the luxury feel I was looking for at an affordable price. I have graduated extra large But I still have DreamCloud in my guest room for everyone to experience. Dillon PayneVideo production director

DreamCloud Sleep has continued to expand its product range over the years. It now has three mattress lines: DreamCloud, DreamCloud Premier, and DreamCloud Premier Rest, each with your choice of hybrid or all-foam construction. If you’re on a tighter budget but are looking for a responsive luxury mattress, the DreamCloud might be a good choice.

Dillon’s favorite DreamCloud mattress is Prime Minister Mengyun. He loves its cushioned and responsive memory foam feel and plush cloud cover. The bed is medium firm and provides ample spinal support for back sleepers like him.

as one of the original bed in a box Brand, you may have heard of Purple. Its bed is breathable and moldable gel flexible meshcreating a unique feeling that people either absolutely love or strongly dislike.

“I love testing Purple products because the super-elastic polymer material Purple uses is what makes them so unique. No other brand has anything like it, and Purple seems willing to push the limits of its mattress design and make mistakes. Back to Purple’s original pillow , it’s just a giant 10-pound slab of polymer, not many people like it, but it’s an interesting idea — Owen Poolesenior film producer

Irving’s all-time favorite purple mattress was the Purple Hybrid Premier 3, but it’s now discontinued. He’s still particularly fond of its alternatives, Restore Plus and Restore Premier.

“The Purple Restore Premier features unique foam-tipped spring coils that I’ve only seen on other mattresses. Combined with the GelFlex Grid, the design makes this mattress unique,” says Owen.

Irving is a fan of purple, he sleeps on it Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress For five years, this meant a lot to sleep experts and mattress reviewers because they had access to dozens of other beds.

When it comes to mattress company policies, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more generous brand than Nest Bedding.

“I appreciate that Nest offers a 365-night trial and a unique lifetime renewal exchange program that I’ve never seen from other brands. If you find you need a different hardness level or need an update, Nest will send you a replacement Comfort layer without having to buy a whole new mattress — JD Christisonsenior film producer

Founded in 2011, Nest Bedding’s American-made mattresses feature high-quality, certified clean materials. “Nest offers a line of comfortable, high-quality mattresses at competitive prices,” he explains.

JD’s favorite Nest Bedding bed of all time is sparrow signature hybrid. He loves its ultra-plush pillow-top feel and the fact that it comes in three different firmness levels. Learn more about Nest Sparrow Signature Hybrid Mattress And why we chose this bed as our best bed for couples here The best mattresses of 2024 list.

“Leesa actually listens to its customers and understands what they would like to see improved in future beds. Every time Leesa releases a new mattress, it’s better than the one before. I also really like that Leesa as a brand has a lot to offer to those in need. Donated beds for children and families.” — Dillon Lopezsenior film producer

The donation program Dillon mentioned is part of Leesa social impact efforts. To date, Leesa has donated more than 40,000 mattresses to those in need and partners with U.S. non-profit organizations dedicated to improving communities across the country.

Dillon’s favorite Leesa bed of all time is Leesa Sapira Chill gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. As a side sleeper, he prefers the plush version, which fully relieves pressure on his shoulders and hips. It features a cool-touch shell and over 1,000 coils for enhanced durability.

Watch sleep experts Dillon Lopez, Owen Poole and Caroline Igo Interview with Jane PressleyLeesa’s chief marketing officer came to the 3Z factory to learn more about the brand.

“Helix is ​​an impressive brand and I jump at the chance to test any of its beds. It has seven different mattresses, with three versions of each. Although this may seem overwhelming , but the brand’s product line is divided into soft, medium and soft, and then made into mattresses suitable for side sleepers, back and stomach sleepers, as well as tall and heavy people,” explains Caroline.

Whether you sleep alone or with a partner, Helix has you covered sleep test Helping you determine which mattress best suits your needs based on your sleeping position and preferences.

Helix’s high-quality beds frequent our hotels best list. For example, Helix Sunset Luxe was chosen The best pressure reducing mattress, Helix Plus won Best mattresses for heavier couples.

“Although I had the opportunity to visit the 3Z Mattress Factory, test all Helix beds and see how they are made, I am fairly confident that I will come to the same conclusion – Spiral Midnight Luxury Hotel The mattress fits me perfectly. It has a plush foam pillow top, was comfortable when I slept on my side and stomach, and was a good size. I like a softer mattress, but my boyfriend prefers a medium to medium firm bed. This bed is a great common ground for us and should work for other couples as well. Caroline Egosleep editor

watch Helix Midnight Luxe is being tested When our sleep experts visited the 3Z factory, we took a look at the mattress durability rollers.

Brooklyn Bedding is another brand that frequently appears on our best-of lists. In fact, it’s currently our number one Best mattress overall. Brooklyn Bedding focuses on quality construction with a strong emphasis on durability and longevity while offering beds at more affordable prices. Take into account the frequent discounts on Brooklyn bedding and you can buy a queen size bed Signature Hybrid Mattress At just under $1,000, we think it’s a great value for such a high-quality bed.

“Brooklyn Bedding is my favorite brand because it makes reliable beds at a great price. Mattresses are expensive, so you want to spend your money where you get the most value, and for me, that’s always been Brooklyn Bedding. With the Aurora Luxe from Signature Hybrid, you know you’re getting a bed that will stand the test of time. Tyler Leamysenior writer

this iconic hybrid It’s Taylor’s favorite Brooklyn Bedding mattress. This is a simple yet durable and reliable hybrid bed with a neutral foam feel and three firmness options so it can comfortably accommodate almost any body shape and sleeping position.

When our sleep experts think of the original bed-in-a-box company, the first thing we think of is Casper. Over the years, Casper has used real customer feedback to improve the quality and construction of its mattresses. Casper’s recently released new range includes beds with cooling technology that actually makes the mattress toppers cool to the touch—a claim many brands make for their beds but rarely deliver on.

“Casper always seems to be pushing for new and improved mattresses. I’m also a big fan of Casper accessories and love trying everything from mattresses to bedding products like sheets and pillows.” — Wes Ottsenior film producer

Casper offers mattress options at a variety of price points, with different feel and firmness levels, from dense memory foam to neutral hybrid construction.

“I like my mattress to have a soft, neutral feel, like Casper Dream Hybrid Mattress. This is a comfortable bed with pocketed coils, zoned support, and medium firmness. That’s why I’m so bold in saying it works for anyone,” he explains.

Bear offers a variety of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, all GreenGuard Gold Certification And shipped directly from the Arizona factory. Our sleep experts recently visited the facility and scheduled a Exclusive interview with Bear founder Scott Paladinilearn more about Bear Mattress.

“Bear’s beds have always been comfortable and supportive, and at the price it’s hard to beat.” — Jon Gomezvideo producer

Bear’s mattresses used to come with Celliant-infused cover automatically. This patented technology is designed to increase tissue oxygenation, improving athletic performance, recovery and sleep quality. Now, here are the optional add-ons that Jon recommends purchasing for your Bear mattress.

“I love Bear’s Celliant comforter. It’s great for athletes, and I think it really helps regulate body temperature throughout the night. I’m actually considering getting it for my next bed,” Jon says.

Jon’s all-time favorite Bear mattress is Xiong Ziran. Made from organic cotton gauze and 100% natural latex, it has an ultra-responsive latex foam feel and is medium to medium firm.

“I have always admired the Avocado brand. Environmental sustainability is important to me, and Avocado excels in using organic, natural, non-toxic and sustainably sourced materials. It has the most Certification Any mattress brand I’ve tested including Be B Corp Certification and climate neutralwhich is not an easy task for the company. Ellie Lopezsleep writer

The avocado bed has a more responsive latex foam feel. You can add a soft pillow top or a plush box top for extra cushioning, which Aly recommends if you like to sleep on your side. She and her husband Dillon recently Tested the Avocado Luxury Organic Mattress 30 nights. While it’s a little too firm for Dillon to sleep on her side, Aly found it to be comfortable as a stomach sleeper.

“The Avocado Luxury Organic has to be my favorite Avocado bed. It’s very luxurious and you can tell it’s made from high-quality natural materials. If we added pillow tops or box tops to make it softer, it could be a great choice for me and This would be the perfect mattress for my husband who sleeps on his side,” she explained.