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Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress Review: Going for Gold and Good Sleep

Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress Review: Going for Gold and Good Sleep

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Photograph: Julia Forbes Based on the advertised deep contouring and pressure-relieving AirCradle foam, I expected the pressure relief to be a standout feature, but it wasn’t. This is not to say that pressure relief was absent in testing, but it was minimal compared to that of firmer hybrid mattresses I’ve tested such as the DreamCloud Hybrid or the Wolf Memory Foam Hybrid Premium Firm. Which brings me to firmness: By my measure, this was not a “medium” mattress. Saatva rates this mattress between 5 and 7 on the firmness scale, so it falls in the medium-firm range. Unless you’re more than 200 pounds or have a taller build, your body mass would lead to more sinkage. This felt like a true firm mattress, which I’d rate at 7.5 to 8 out of 10. For context, the firmer hybrid mattresses we’ve tested, like the Plank Firm Luxe and Bear Elite Hybrid, reside in the 8 to 10 range of the firmness scale. To be clear, a firm mattress is not at all a bad thing. The …

7 Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals of 2026 Are Nothing to Sleep On

7 Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals of 2026 Are Nothing to Sleep On

Published by Jenni Sidey

Sleeping poorly recently? It might be time for a new mattress. Luckily, the best Presidents’ Day mattress deals mean you can invest in some better sleep for a lot less than usual. Some call this holiday the “Black Friday of mattresses” because it’s the, ahem, sleepy time of the year when retailers want to drive some profits during an otherwise low-sale time period. If you missed the actual Black Friday deals, this is most definitely the best time to get a sick mattress for cheap, considering the next shopping, er, “federal” holiday is Memorial Day. All of the familiar faces are showing up on the Mount Rushmore of mattress deals, from Casper to Tuft and Needle. So, here are all the best Presidents’ Day mattress deals to shop ASAP—because you won’t want to sleep on these savings. The Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals The Best Hybrid Mattress on Sale Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress Read More The Best Affordable Mattress on Sale Casper The One Mattress Read More The Best Memory Foam Mattress on Sale Leesa …

The Best Mattress Toppers (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam

The Best Mattress Toppers (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam

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Honorable Mentions Not everything we test makes the cut as a pick, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad mattress topper. Here are a few that our testers slept on and got a good night’s sleep with but didn’t love as much as the picks above. Avocado Alpaca Topper for $1,313: If you’re looking for a mattress topper that’s extra soft, WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson recommends the Avocado Alpaca Mattress Topper. He says it’s one of the softest things he’s ever slept on, and that it’s like sleeping in a cocoon of fluffiness. While it’s only 2 inches thick, it still has that cozy sinking sensation of deeper mattress toppers. There are two options: medium-firm or plush, with the first using organic wool and the second using what Avocado calls “baby alpaca” fiber. Luckily that’s a reference to how soft it is, not the age of the alpaca itself. It’s certainly a luxury purchase, but a great pick of you want something super soft. Right now only the twin and twin XL sizes are in …

Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Sales of 2026

Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Sales of 2026

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Koala Wanda Photograph: Julia Forbes Koala Need a couch and a mattress, but don’t have the budget to buy both? You may be interested in Koala’s Wanda Sofa Bed (see our full review), which provides a firmer feel with a 4-in-1 design. This includes a couch, daybed, queen bed setup, and chaise, but all in one piece of furniture. It’s sturdy, very easy to set up, and includes extras (foam rails and a mattress topper) to make the bed that much more comfortable. If you’re in the market for a couch only, we also like the Koala Bangalow modular sofa, which is also on sale for 20 percent off. Koala is offering up to $1,000 sitewide, and you can get $660 off the Wanda with code PD26. Naturepedic While adjustable mattresses and smart beds may get all the credit for being able to modify their firmness levels at the drop of a hat, Naturepedic’s EOS Classic Organic mattress can too. Instead of tech, it keeps things all-natural, with interchangeable latex firmness layers on each side …

12 Best Bed Frames to Elevate Your Mattress (and Style) in 2026

12 Best Bed Frames to Elevate Your Mattress (and Style) in 2026

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Best Bed Frame with Roomy Storage: Castlery Castlery Dalton Storage Bed This writer has a soft spot for a wingback upholstered headboard—mostly because it keeps your pillows from making their nightly escape. Beyond serving up laid-back interior eye candy with its plush upholstery and modern silhouette, this frame wins big on functionality. It comes with three spacious built-in drawers—two on the sides, one at the base—offering plenty of room for extra linens or whatever else needs stashing. Reviewers rave about its solid construction but suggest recruiting a friend for assembly (consider it a bonding experience). GQ‘s senior commerce editor Ian Burke has been sleeping on this bad boy for a year or so and can’t say enough good things about the high-quality sleep experience and strong support. “I actually wouldn’t be able to fit all my stuff into my apartment without the underbed storage,” he says about his queen bed frame. Best No-Frills Bed Frame: Zinus Zinus Elias Metal Platform Bed Frame With over 65,000 Amazon reviews and a near-perfect rating, this metal bed frame …

Bryte Balance Pro Smart Mattress Review: Sleeping Is Believing

Bryte Balance Pro Smart Mattress Review: Sleeping Is Believing

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There are 100 firmness levels to choose from with the Balance Pro, and it also features the softest memory foam top layer of all its mattress offerings. I ended up leaning toward firmer levels to offset this softness, landing at 60, while my husband opted for 80. It took about a week to fine-tune our preferences and establish a baseline, as the Bryte app outlined during installation. Another marquee feature of smart mattresses, aside from customizable firmness, is compatibility with adjustable bases. Adjustable bases enable a smart mattress head and foot to move to different positions, whether to help with snoring or to kick your feet up. We tried the Balance Pro on an adjustable base and ultimately decided against it, which was not the case with other smart mattresses I’ve tested. We found that the Bryte Balancers were so rigid that we didn’t want to risk material breakdown from simply wanting the head and foot of the mattress to move up and down. I reached out to Bryte’s team to cross-confirm whether it was …

Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts

Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts

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Compare Our Top Picks Honorable Mentions Photograph: Julia Forbes We tested many mattresses last year and have already hit the ground running in 2026. That said, here are a few options we enjoyed and considered but ultimately didn’t make the starter team. Sleep Number p6 Smart Bed for $3,199: This smart mattress offering from Sleep Number is designed to prioritize pressure relief in your sleep experience. If sensors detect areas that bear the brunt of your weight, “Responsive Air” chambers atop the p6 will adjust in real time to counteract it. It takes some getting used to to hear the bed inflate and deflate on its own, but it truly makes for a personalized sleep experience. Add built-in sleep tracking and 100 adjustable firmness levels, and you get a one-of-a-kind experience. However, to fully enjoy the mattress’s performance, it’s best to also get an adjustable base, which is a significant additional expense. —Julia Forbes. $3,199 to $7,998 Thuma Luxury Hybrid Mattress for $1,795: Thuma’s hybrid mattress is interesting because it blends together a smorgasbord of …

6 Best Cooling Mattress Covers of 2026 for Chiller Sleeps

6 Best Cooling Mattress Covers of 2026 for Chiller Sleeps

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If you’ve ever tossed and turned as sweat trickled down your back, you can likely stand in unity with the following: Heat is the worst. The best cooling mattress covers, however, are the solution to sweaty nights. Heat ruins your REM and slow-wave sleep (those responsible for dreaming and helping you wake feeling rested), and it wildly increases the amount of time it takes to go to sleep. Plus, it’s responsible for plucking you from your slumber and thrusting you into the cold, hard consciousness of this world. An alternative: Thrust yourself into a cold, (fill-in-the-blank firmness) mattress with the addition of new bed-tech that cools your bed on demand and sends you into a deep, restorative slumber. More and more research seems to validate that staying cool is a cornerstone of good sleep, and sleep is a cornerstone of, well, everything else. It’s how our bodies recover from intense fitness routines and how we keep our brains sharp. Enter the mattress cooling pad revolution, which keeps your bed between a cool 55°F and 115°F …

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)

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Fun fact: You do not need a box spring with a hybrid mattress. This is a recurring question I see, and pocketed coils in hybrids eliminate the need for one. Box springs were designed to give more support and elevate performance to traditional coil beds, which would align certain sections of coils to yield more support. Nowadays, you may actually void your warranty if you use a box spring with a hybrid mattress—be sure to check that fine print. Our favorite hybrid we’ve tested is the Helix Midnight Luxe, which happens to be our top overall pick in our best mattresses guide. It also utilizes pressure-relieving foams and pocketed coils to provide targeted lumbar support. Helix Sleep Midnight Luxe with ErgoAlign Another awesome hybrid mattress, the Nolah Evolution, seamlessly puts together some superb memory foam and pocketed coils, both of which counteract tension buildup for pressure points. I love it as an option for side sleepers for this reason, but it also works for back and stomach sleepers. The coils also make it easy to …

The Best Mattress for Back Pain: 7 Top Options We Tested (2025)

The Best Mattress for Back Pain: 7 Top Options We Tested (2025)

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Compare Our Top Five Favorite Mattresses for Back Pain Honorable Mentions Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress for $1,586: If you’re looking for something akin to the Plank Natural that’s firm without being too firm, this is another good pick. It has cooling features, too, which is a nice bonus. DreamCloud Premiere Hybrid for $1,099: This soft mattress was still supportive. I liked sleeping on it, but it didn’t erase my back pain as much as other mattresses we recommend. Still, it was a nice option if you want support without too much firmness as a side sleeper. Essentia Tatami Organic Mattress for $3,435: This mattress is made of a really comfortable organic latex support core that has holes for breathability (and to help with cooling), and the active organic foam center helps spinal alignment and contouring support for pressure points. It doesn’t have coils or springs, but it’s still surprisingly supportive. Saatva Classic for $1,879: This was a previous pick in our guide to the Best Mattresses. It’s a good option for back support, …