The Best Mattresses of 2026
Three beds worth your money after 90 nights of panel testing, pressure mapping and compression cycling.
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Nectar Premier Memory Foam
Side and back sleepers
See why it leads our list- Firmness
- Medium (6/10)
- Home trial
- 365 nights
- Warranty
- Lifetime
The picks at a glance.
3 picks, in editorial order. Tap a pick for the full details.
A closer look at the picks.
Start with what suits you. Editorial order considers fit as well as the overall review score.
- 01Our top pickOur first pick
Nectar Premier Memory Foam
Nectar · Memory foam
8.4Review scoreOur first choice on this shortlist for side and back sleepers who want the contouring feel of memory foam. Read the fit notes if you sleep on your stomach or prefer a springier surface.
- Genuinely cooler than most all-foam beds
- Full 365-night trial
- Excellent motion isolation for couples
Consider another option if: You sleep on your stomach
- Firmness
- Medium (6/10)
- Home trial
- 365 nights
- Warranty
- Lifetime
Who it suits & what to consider
Best for: Side and back sleepers · Couples — near-total motion isolation · Hot sleepers who want foam under $1,000
Consider another option if: You sleep on your stomach · You weigh over about 100 kg · You need it odour-free on night one
- 02Best for Side Sleepers
Helix Midnight Luxe
Helix · Hybrid
8.1Review scoreNot the highest total score on this list, but the zoned shoulder softening produced the best side-sleeping comfort scores of anything we tested this year.
- Zoned lumbar support
- Highest side-sleeper comfort score
- Breathable pillow top
- Good edge support for a hybrid
Consider another option if: You want a long trial — 100 nights is below par
- Firmness
- Medium (6/10)
- Home trial
- 100 nights
- Warranty
- 15 years
Who it suits & what to consider
Best for: Side sleepers — highest comfort scores of anything we tested · People with shoulder or hip pressure points · Hybrid fans who want a cooler surface than foam
Consider another option if: You want a long trial — 100 nights is below par · You are on a tight budget · You share a bed and are sensitive to movement
- 03Innerspring hybrid option
Saatva Classic
Saatva · Innerspring hybrid
8.0Review scoreThe most durable mattress we have tested, if you can absorb the price.
- Exceptional edge support
- Free white-glove delivery and old mattress removal
- Three firmness options
Consider another option if: Budget is under $1,200
- Firmness
- Luxury Firm (7/10)
- Home trial
- 365 nights
- Warranty
- 15 years
Who it suits & what to consider
Best for: Back sleepers who want firm support · Anyone planning to keep a mattress ten years · Heavier sleepers — no sag at any weight we tested
Consider another option if: Budget is under $1,200 · You share a bed with a restless sleeper · You need to move it yourself
Why Nectar is our #1 pick.
How we choose our picks
We put Nectar Premier first for side and back sleepers who prefer the contouring feel of memory foam. It is a focused starting point for those shoppers, with the fit notes and individual review available to check before choosing.
- Genuinely cooler than most all-foam beds
- Full 365-night trial
- Excellent motion isolation for couples
Side and back sleepers
You sleep on your stomach
How it compares & what to consider
Compare it with the Helix and Saatva options if you prefer a hybrid construction. The comparison table brings the listed prices, firmness and trial terms together so you can see what you gain and what you give up.
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| At a glance | Nectar Premier Memory Foam | Helix Midnight Luxe |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 8.4 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Listed price | $899 | $1,399 |
| Material | Memory foam | Hybrid |
| Firmness | Medium (6/10) | Medium (6/10) |
| Home trial | 365 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 15 years |
| Next step | Check price ↗ | Check price ↗ |
How we choose.
We tested every mattress here for at least 30 nights with a five-person panel, then ran each through 30,000 compression cycles to estimate how it will feel in year five, not week one.
Start with your fit.
Use the fit notes to narrow your options, open the full reviews for the detail, and compare the terms for your selected size and model before buying.
A review score, its position on this shortlist and a retailer’s offer each serve a different purpose. You can inspect all three here.
A few useful answers.
How is this list ordered?
Nectar Premier is our first pick on this shortlist, with Helix Midnight Luxe highlighted for side sleepers. We weigh fit and value alongside the published review scores. A higher position does not mean a mattress is right for every sleeper; use the fit notes and full reviews to decide.
Do brands pay to be included?
No. Scores are set before any commercial relationship is considered, and we buy every mattress we test.
A good fit beats more scrolling.
Revisit the shortlist, compare your favorites, and choose with the details in front of you.