How Mattresses Are Ranked?
Ranking is based after researching thousands of verified customer reviews online. We've done the research to help you find the perfect mattress. We never accept free products from any mattress company.
RANKED #1
Rating - 8.8 /10
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The Purple Mattress is made of hyper-elastic polymer which is unlike other mattresses that are mostly made of memory foam. The feel is unique and it springs back very quickly and keeps you cool. -
Purple Mattress comes with a limited warranty. Its top layer does have a bounce to it which is unique in and of itself. -
The top layer consists of their infamous Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ Smart-Comfort Gel Grid. In addition the bottom layers consist of Polyurethane Foam.
RANKED #2
Rating - 8.4 /10
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The Sapira is built with the highest grade 6" coils. Overall it is a 11" inch mattress with 5 layers. It is a hybrid mattress built with wonderful edge support. Sapira by Leesa has also donated over 6,000 mattresses which is something worth mentioning. -
The main issue with Sapira is the price. While an overall great mattress, it compares to other mattresses that are a fraction of the cost. -
Sapira's top layer consists of Avena® Memory Foam. The remaining foam is Polyurethane Memory Foam. In addition, it also has pocket coil springs.
RANKED #3
Rating - 8.1 /10
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One word for Helix - Comfortable. Helix is a custom made mattress great specifically for the individual sleeper type. We normally don't see this in the mattress industry so it was refreshing to see a mattress company take this task on. -
We did find some instances where after months the Helix would concave a bit. While these might be isolated instances it is worth pointing out. -
Good overall hybrid mattress that ranks in the Top 10 Best Mattresses. Its microcoils and dynamic foam provide a great sleep for most sleeper types.
What to Look for When Buying a Mattress
Support and Comfort
There are two major factors to look for when you are searching for a new (great) mattress: support and comfort. When you lie down on a mattress, it should properly support your body, adapting your shape in the correct areas to ensure your spine remains aligned while you sleep through the night. Proper alignment from head to toe is essential for healthy sleep and to alleviate back pain. While being supportive of your body, a proper mattress should provide pressure relief. Pressure points on your body, typically shoulders, hips, or back, are what cause you to toss and turn at night. The reason memory foam mattresses have become so popular as of late is due to the fact that they are excellent at being both supportive and comfortable.
Stiffness/Softness
This falls into the same category of support and comfort. A mattress should be neither too hard nor too soft. It should be as neutral as possible, to keep your body and spine in a balanced position. If a mattress is too stiff, it will compress too many pressure points on your body, pinching nerves and stopping blood flow. If you often wake up with the feeling of pins and needles on your body, it's likely from the mattress being too stiff. And when the opposite occurs, with a bed that is too soft, you will get a concaving "hammock" effect, which will cause back pain from improper alignment of your spine. It is important to find a mattress with a neutral feel, that will be both firm and soft in the correct places.
Temperature Neutrality
One of the most often neglected features of a mattress (and the downfall of many lower end foam mattresses) is the breathability or temperature neutrality of the material. Although the conforming feel that memory foam mattresses provide is one of their greatest features, the lower end models are often susceptible to the oven effect, where the mattress retains body heat and starts to get uncomfortably warm through the night. On rare occasions, a mattress might be the opposite: not retaining enough temperature, and consistently leaving you feeling colder than you would like (I'm looking at you, water beds). The newest generation of foam and standard inner-spring mattress companies tend to incorporate special materials into their products to allow the bed to breathe and disperse heat more evenly. But, as we can see from the reviews, some companies perform better than others in this aspect.
Durability
It goes without saying that most mattresses aren't cheap, especially if you are looking for a good one. It's a large investment to make, so when you purchase one, it is important to find a mattress that will last you for years. It's important to find a mattress that has been designed with durability in mind. Some mattresses may start off feeling amazing, but they start to sag or develop a body imprint after just a few months of use. This tends to result in improper spine alignment and increased pressure points on your body, which would be devastating to your sleep cycle. If you're going to be investing in a new mattress, make sure the manufacturer has designed a durable base and proper materials to ensure it will keep its shape over the years. Look for a mattress that offers a minimum 10 year warranty.
