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What type of mattress do I need?

There are four key mattress types: foam, innerspring, hybrid, and gel grid. Read on for more info on the types and the pros and cons of each!

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Foam

Adjusts to your body to provide pressure relief and motion isolation.

Best for

Side sleepers

Partners who share a bed

Innerspring

Supports your body with traditional spring and coil technology.

Best for

Back Pain

Side sleepers

Hybrid

Combines the strong support of springs with the comfort of foam.

Best for

Partners who share a bed

Pressure relief

Gel Grid

Keeps you cool with supportive yet soft open grid structure.

Best for

Partners who share a bed

Hot sleepers

Foam

Memory foam is designed to soften and conform to the shape of your body when you lie down to provide pressure relief, support, and motion isolation. It comes in arange of comfort levels from firm to plush, and many of our brands offer memory foam mattresses. If you're looking for a mattress in a box, we offer many foam options! Check out our mattress in a box comparison here.

RECOMMENDED FOR
Side sleepers
Partners who share a bed
Tossing and Turning
PRO

Limits motion transfer, relieves pressure on hips and shoulders by conforming to your body in any position

CON

Basic memory foam can feel warm, so hot sleepers should consider cooling foam or gel-infused foam

Innerspring

Traditional spring beds have the original mattress technology, making them a tried and true option. Spring mattresses use a support system made of metal springs or coils and offer the widest variety of comfort. They are extremely durable and come at almost every price point.

RECOMMENDED FOR
Back Pain
Side sleepers
Partners who share a bed
support
PRO

Firm support for pressure point and pain relief, many options for price and comfort

CON

Can feel too firm for some sleepers, not all are adjustable base compatible

Hybrid

Hybrid mattresses balance support and comfort by combining innerspring and foam technology. In short, they offer the best of both worlds and are a great option when you want any specific combination of support and comfort levels.

RECOMMENDED FOR
Partners who share a bed
Pressure relief
All sleep positions
PRO

Works for all sleep positions, balances support and comfort

CON

Advanced technology makes hybrids more expensive

Gel Grid

Gel grid mattresses are a type of hybrid with cutting-edge gel technology. They feel firm and soft at the same time and are great for keeping your spine aligned. The open gel structure helps keep you cool throughout the night.

RECOMMENDED FOR
Partners who share a bed
Hot sleepers
All sleep positions
PRO

Balances support and comfort, cooling

CON

High-tech materials make them more expensive

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