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Tom's Guide
26-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Why you should buy a mattress in the Memorial Day sales — even though there are no epic deals
This is my second year covering the Memorial Day mattress sales and, compared to last year, the deals are… fine. Most of them are a repeat of savings I spotted last year, or during President's Day this year: they're not new deals. Bar a few cheap mattress discounts, nothing has blown me away. But if you've been thinking about buying a new mattress, I still recommend making the most of these deals. Because while they don't seem astounding right now, I predict they'll look a lot better in hindsight. Over the next few months, mattress tariffs are likely to have a major impact on the price of your bed. When the tariff pause is lifted in July, many mattress companies could face increased costs from their internationally sourced materials. That's because very few mattresses are made entirely from US materials, even those that are handcrafted here. 'Tariffs have the potential to impact the entire industry,' Byron Golub, Vice-President of Product and Merchandising at Saatva, explained to us. "Particularly brands that rely heavily on overseas manufacturing. Even US-based companies aren't completely immune, since many still source specific components globally.' Summer has always been a slow time for mattress sales, and in between the bookends of Memorial Day and Labor Day, many brands opt to briefly raise prices. I suspect that this year's summer price hike might turn into a more permanent, widespread increase. Is this the end of cheap mattress sales? Tom's Guide's Sleep Managing Editor, Claire Davies, says no, probably not. But she warns that next summer could be 'bleaker and more expensive for people wanting to buy a comfy mattress for less.' So, okay, the mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales this year might not be new. It's hard to call them 'good' right now. But in 12 months' time, it's very possible that they might, retrospectively, look a lot better. 1. Saatva Classic Mattress (twin): $1,399 now $999 at SaatvaThe Saatva Memorial Day sale is one of my favorite this year: you can get a $400 discount when you spend over $1,000. The Saatva Classic is the best mattress we've tested and, in this sale, a queen is $1,699 — that's only $4 more than Black Friday, and $100 cheaper than April. We awarded it top marks in our Saatva Classic mattress review, and after sleeping on it for seven months, it's transformed the sleep of our main tester. Saatva is upfront that tariff price increases are coming (a 'beat the tariffs' sale has been running for a while now), which means this may well be the best price you can expect this year for the Saatva Classic. Our review: ★★★★★ User score: ★★★★★ (5,700+ reviews) 2. Allswell 10" Hybrid Mattress (twin): $194 at WalmartWalmart's CEO has warned that the impact of tariffs is likely to be felt across the business, and there's a good chance this will affect budget-friendly (and Walmart-owned) mattress brand Allswell. Now's probably a good time to buy one of our favorite cheap mattresses, the Allswell Hybrid, before the "sensationally low price" we noted in our Allswell Mattress review comes to an end. We recommend this mattress for upgrading a guest room or dorm room, as it delivers reliable support at only $294 for a queen (although it lacks durability for regular long-term use). Our review: ★★★★ User score: ★★★★½ (5,700+ reviews) 3. Sleep Number c1 mattress (twin): $599 now $539.10 at Sleep NumberThe c1 is the cheapest model in the Sleep Number line-up but it's still loaded with the brand's signature smart bed technology. Adjustable firmness allows you to customize the feel to suit your needs, and while the mid-range design lacks the pressure relief of more expensive models, I still recommend it for anyone who struggles to get consistently comfortable on normal (read: low tech) mattresses. There's 10% off the c1 right now at Sleep Number, reducing a queen to $899.10 (was $999) and it comes with a 15-year warranty and a 100-night trial. Sleep Number has already spoken about the impact of tariffs, so I expect to see price hikes this summer. User score: ★★★★½ (500+ reviews) More top sales to consider
Tom's Guide
19-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I finally tried the Saatva Classic and was blown away — but there's a different luxury hybrid mattress I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales
The Saatva Classic is a premium innerspring mattress that offers five star hotel levels of luxury from your own home. Right now, you can get $400 off the Saatva Classic at Saatva, thanks to our semi-exclusive sale access ahead of Memorial Day. I recently had the chance to try the Saatva Classic and, with it's plush Euro top cover and quilted lumbar crown, could immediately see why it sits at the top of our guide to the best mattresses for all sleepers and budgets. After using it for the past seven months, our Managing Editor Claire Davies even credits it with transforming her sleep. But as impressive as the Classic is in the flesh (well, material), there's a different luxury hybrid mattress I would recommend in the Memorial Day mattress sales. For side sleepers, I don't think anything can beat the supreme comfort and support of the Helix Midnight Luxe. And right now, a queen Helix Midnight Luxe drops to $1,733 at Helix (was $2,373.) Here's why I'd buy it over the Saatva Classic... Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress: queen was $2,733 now $1,733 plus free bedding bundle at Helix SleepLike the Saatva Classic, which we rate at the best hybrid mattress in the world, the Helix Midnight Luxe is a premium mattress that offers outstanding pressure relief for those who sleep on their sides. But while the Luxe might sit at the top of our guide to the best mattress for side sleepers, it's enormously supportive for back sleepers too, which I noted in my Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review. Enhanced lumbar support, zoned coil technology and a plush, pressure relieving memory foam pillow top makes the Luxe an excellent option for side, back and combination sleepers. There's currently 27% off the Luxe ahead of the Helix Memorial Day mattress sales when you use the code TOMS27 at checkout. Plus, you'll get a free mattress protector and sheet set worth up to $183. The Helix mattress sale was marginally better during Black Friday, when the bedding bundle included two free pillows as well. But right now is likely the best price you'll get on this bed this side of Labor Day in September, so it's well worth taking advantage of. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty, free shipping and a 100-night sleep trial. Our review: ★★★★User score: ★★★★½ (7,400+ reviews) The Helix Midnight Luxe is my number one mattress choice ahead of Memorial Day — yes, even over the Saatva Classic. Does the entire Tom's Guide sleep team agree with me? Absolutely not. The Saatva Classic was awarded an impressive perfect score during testing (check out our Saatva Classic mattress review for a closer look), out performing the Luxe. However, mattress comfort is subjective and if I think the Luxe is superior in comfort to the Saatva, there's a chance you might too. As well as outstanding pressure relief when side sleeping (bye hip pain), its enhanced lumbar support helps relieve my recurrent lower back pain while the inclusion of up to 1,000 individually wrapped coils means it's supportive enough for back sleepers, too. It's little wonder that the Luxe is the only mattress my husband and I can actually agree regulation is pretty good but very hot sleepers might like to upgrade to the GlacioTex cooling cover. Motion isolation is excellent (you won't feel anyone wriggling around next to you) and edge support is sturdy, which means you can sleep right up to the bed's edge without feeling yourself tipping or dipping. Saatva Classic Mattress: queen was $2,099 now $1,699 at SaatvaIf you're still sold on the Saatva Classic you've picked a great time to buy it, thanks to a semi-exclusive $400 off Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale. That takes a queen down to $1,699 (was $2,099), which is the same discount we saw during Black Friday 2024 and is just $4 more that the lowest price of the year. It comes with a 365-night sleep trial, a lifetime warranty and free white glove delivery.
Tom's Guide
10-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Save $400 on the Saatva Classic, the mattress we think '99% of you will sleep comfortably on'
The Saatva Classic is one of our all-time favorite hotel-style luxury mattresses and if you've been waiting for Memorial Day to buy it, you don't have to wait until late May as we've teamed up with Saatva to get you the biggest discount. As of now you can save $400 on the Classic at Saatva compared to the $200-$300 saving you'd get in the brand's general public sale. This is the saving we see secure from Saatva for every major holiday sale, making it a great time to buy one of these handcrafted toxin-free mattresses. $400 off reduces a queen size Saatva Classic to $1,699, matching Black Friday prices. It dropped slightly lower ($1,695 for a queen) during the Presidents' Day but it's highly unlikely that it will fall any lower in this year's Saatva Memorial Day sale so there's no reason to wait. Looking for something different or have a smaller budget? Take a look at our round-up of this year's best Memorial Day mattress sales and deals. Saatva Classic: twin was $1,399 now $999 at SaatvaAccording to Tom's Guide's Senior Sleep Editor Claire Davies, '99% of you will sleep comfortably on the Saatva Classic'. She was the lead tester for our Saatva Classic mattress review and along with our testing panel awarded it a full score of 5 out of 5 stars. Claire often experiences hip and lower back pain but the Classic's blend of support and cushioning helped her sleep far more comfortably. The Saatva mattress sale we see most months normally offer up to $300 off the Classic, reducing a queen to $1,799, so you're saving an extra $100 here and getting a price that matches the cheapest of Black Friday. Every Saatva comes with a year's sleep trial, lifetime mattress warranty, and white glove delivery with free mattress installation and old bed removal. Returns and exchanges cost $99. Our review: ★★★★★ User score: ★★★★★ (3,600+ reviews) The Saatva is the best hybrid mattress we've tested for 2025 and suits nearly all sleepers because it comes in three firmness levels (Plush, Luxury Firm, Firm) and two heights (11.5" and 13.5"). That makes it one of the most customisable options you can get. Our Senior Seep Staff Writer Ruth Jones tried a Luxury Firm Saatva Classic and said: "Although it's softer than I usually choose, I found the support so impressive that it didn't matter; I never worried my hips would start sinking, something that's caused back ache on softer beds.' While Ruth mainly sleeps on her stomach she occasionally switches to side sleeping. 'This can result in a numb arm, but it isn't a problem on the Classic,' says Ruth, 'as it cushions the body where you press against the mattress. And even though the Classic doesn't have a sink in feel, the quilted surface still offers exceptional pressure relief.' DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid: twin $399 at DreamCloudThe DreamCloud is not a straight swap for the Saatva Classic by any stretch – it's not as instantly comfortable, the edge support is weaker, and the overall build quality and durability does not match up to the Saatva – but considering it's over $1,000 cheaper for a queen it is very good value. Right now a queen size Luxury Hybrid costs $699 in the DreamCloud mattress sale but it did drop down to $649 recently. We might see that again closer to Memorial Day itself, but $699 is otherwise an excellent price for the best mattress in a box you can buy online this year. Our review: ★★★★½User score: ★★★★★ (9,000 + reviews) Helix Midnight Mattress (queen): was $1,332 now $972.36 at HelixThe Helix Midnight is one of our favorite side sleeper mattresses and our Helix Midnight Mattress review team found that it eliminated the numb shoulders and dead hips that can accompany sleeping in this position. Want something firmer? Try the Helix Dawn. As we reported in our Helix Dawn mattress review this hybrid has a similar build but uses firmer foams to enhance support. They're both part of the Helix Core mattress range, now 27% off in the sale with code TOMS27. A queen costs $972.36 (was $1,332) and comes with a 100-night trial and limited lifetime warranty. Our review: ★★★★User score: ★★★★½ (7,500+ reviews)
