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Must-Have Mattresses
Ultimate Innerspring
With a luxurious and resilient feel, this Saatva model is filled mainly with layers of durable steel coils. Ordering online is easy—simply choose from three firmness levels and two heights—and the brand offers free delivery with in-home setup and old-mattress removal.
LAB RESULTS Whenever we survey mattress owners, this one earns high scores across the board. One tester raved, “I could spend the whole day lying in this bed!”
SAATVA CLASSIC MATTRESS, $1,995 FOR QUEEN, SAATVA.COM
Premium Plush
This Amerisleep hybrid is your best bet if you want softness without having to sacrifice support. With several layers of foam over coils, it doesn’t sink too much. Despite its 14-inch height, it ships compressed.
LAB RESULTS Testers described the feel as “cloudlike,” and one noted, “It’s truly the softest bed I’ve ever slept on.” They also gave it high ratings for support and overall satisfaction.
AMERISLEEP AS5 HYBRID, $2,199 FOR QUEEN, AMERISLEEP.COM
Relieving Foam
Ideal for side sleepers and back-pain sufferers, this all-foam pick from Nolah contours to your body so there’s less pressure on your shoulders and hips. It has a medium firmness and ships compressed in a box.
LAB RESULTS Our reviewers found it easy to set up and swore that it eased discomfort. One told us, “It offers back support while still cradling pressure points.” Testers also said it felt cool for foam.
NOLAH ORIGINAL 10", $1,159 FOR QUEEN, NOLAHMATTRESS.COM
Breezy Cooling
Foam tends to overheat, but this hybrid option from Serta uses technology that pulls heat away from your body. It’s available in medium and plush, and you can choose free shipping or full-service setup for a fee.
LAB RESULTS Scoring it high for comfort, temperature regulation and support, testers swore it led to improved sleep quality. “I haven’t woken up with night sweats since using it,” said one.
SERTA ARCTIC HYBRID, FROM $3,399 FOR QUEEN, SERTA.COM
Lavish Layers
Bear’s hybrid model combines foam with coils and has zoned sections for ergonomic support. It’s 14 inches high, which is tall for a boxed bed, and comes in soft, medium and firm options, with medium being the most
