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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
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- Tom's Guide
I'm a mattress tester — ignore the 7 buzzwords brands use and look for these instead
If you're shopping online for a new bed, you've likely skimmed a lot of copy that makes every mattress sound like a dream. And I can relate. I research every mattress I test, and that means I have to read a lot about trademark, innovative features that will revolutionize the way us mere mortals sleep. Common materials are given space-age titles straight out of a sci-fi novel, and one-size-fits-all designs promise to solve everyone's sleep woes. However, when I take a closer look, I realize these features are wrapped up in confusing, hyperbolic buzzwords to disguise the fact that they're pretty standard. That's why I've compiled a list of the top seven mattress buzzwords I'm sick of seeing, plus the features that you can actually find in the best mattresses instead. So, keep an eye out for these buzzwords when hunting the upcoming Labor Day mattress sales, and you'll snag a bed that lives up to its promises. It's been boiling summer this year, and it's not over yet. Cities and towns all across the USA are still feeling the heat, and this means a lot of stuffy, restless nights. Most mattresses today have at least some temperature-regulating features, and the word brands often use to describe their mattress covers is "breathable". According to brands, these "breathable" covers guarantee a cool night's sleep. Don't get me wrong, breathable materials like organic cotton or wool are great, but they are not the same as cooling materials. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In fact, the majority of mattress covers are made from breathable fabrics (I've never come across a mattress with a heat-trapping nylon cover, for instance) so a breathable cover really isn't anything special. While a breathable cover will of course boost airflow and won't trap body heat, it will not dissipate body heat either, nor will it cool you down. What to look for instead: A breathable cover alone will not keep hot sleepers cool, so instead look at the specialist cooling covers found in this year's best cooling mattresses instead. For instance, testers for the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress review and the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review loved the cooling GlacioTex covers, while the Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress review praised the PCM cover of the budget cooling bed. Body-cradling memory foam has been a staple of the mattress industry since the 90s, but it has a major flaw: it can trap heat. However, many brands try to reassure customers that their proprietary foam is different by describing it as "open-cell". "Open-cell" foam, they say, allows increased ventilation to dissipate heat and keep you cool at night. Sounds good, right? Well, it turns out that all of today's mattress foams are open cell, so it's really nothing special and won't provide specialist cooling. In fact, you'll only find closed-cell foam in packing materials, wall insulation and yoga mats. What to look for instead: The best memory foam mattresses on the market have the good sense to use cooling materials that offset the foam's propensity to trap heat. For instance, a Cool Touch Cloud Cover knit with cooling yarns and a heat-resistant climate fiber layer kept testers sleeping cool on the all-foam Puffy Cloud during the Puffy Cloud Mattress review. Beds often come with mattress warranties which cover problems such as sagging and broken materials, but I'm seeing a rise in "forever" warranties (also called "lifetime" warranties). Lifetime mattress warranties may seem like generous extras, but they're also pretty unnecessary ones. Mattress should be replaced every seven to 10 years (up to 25 years in the case of latex mattresses) and the likelihood that you'll keep the same mattress for the rest of your life is pretty slim. Bottom line: there is no such thing as a mattress for life, and a lifetime warranty shouldn't give a bed an edge when choosing between two mattresses. What to look for instead: If you see a mattress that's perfect for you and just so happens to have a lifetime warranty, then go for it — all I'm saying is that it shouldn't be a deciding factor. All you need to look for is a warranty that lasts for at least 10 years, with decade-long warranties coming with the best cheap mattresses on the market. Along with warranties, a sleep trial is another benefit to look for in a mattress. Trials allow you test your new mattress at home during the return window, so you can either keep or return once you've slept on it for long enough. But how long is long enough? Well, some brands, such as Saatva and Nectar, seem to think a trial should last an entire year. While a 365-night trial is generous, it's pretty superfluous (just like a lifetime warranty) and shouldn't influence your shopping too much. You really don't need a whole year to decide if a mattress is for you, so a 365-night trial should only be seen as a nice little bonus. What to look for instead: It takes about four weeks to know whether a mattress is right for you, but trials start from your delivery date. This means your trial starts before you get a chance to set up your mattress, so with this in mind (plus other interruptions such as going on vacation during the trial period) I think a trial that lasts at least 90-100 nights should be enough. There's never a time where there are no mattress sales going on, but some brands want to make you think there'll never be another discount if you don't buy right now. Some even have a countdown banner at the top of their website urging you to make a decision before it's too late. The truth is that many brands — such as DreamCloud, Cocoon by Sealy, Nectar, and Siena — have evergreen sales that stay the same throughout the year, even during major sales events like Black Friday. The countdowns and the "Ends today!" warnings are just marketing tools to make you think you're getting a better deal than it actually is. What to look for instead: There are plenty of brands that roll out genuinely good deals during the biggest mattress sales of the year and even surprise us with flash discounts. To make sure you're getting a good deal, check out our deals hubs (most notably our Saatva mattress deals and Helix mattress deals hubs) for great price tracking. Also, look up how often a mattress is discounted by using price-tracking tools such as price-snapshotting Wayback Machine or Amazon price tracker Camel, Camel, Camel. You'll find so many mattress brands bragging that their latest mattress sleeps much cooler than its predecessor, but that's a pretty meaningless statement when you've never tried the original model. If you have indeed tried the older version then this new-and-improved slogan may hold some weight, but it's just a glib promise to everyone else. What to look for instead: Look for concrete data that tells you exactly how cooling a mattress is. For example, the Eight Sleep Pod can cool your bed down to as low as 55 degrees Fahrenheit (and many other smart beds are capable of such cooling). If you're not into the idea of a smart mattress, the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Breeze mattress collection also promises a sleep that's five to 10 degrees cooler. There is no such thing as a "mattress for all", even if the best medium-firm mattresses come close, so approach one-size-fits-all beds with a dose of scepticism. While a medium-firm bed is designed to suit as many sleep positions as possible, other things besides sleep position needs to be taken into account. Body weight, sleep and health issues, whether you sleep alone or not, and even just personal preference needs to considered when mattress shopping, so the idea of a "mattress for all" is pretty far-fetched. What to look for instead: Do your research by reading our guides on how to choose a mattress , how firm your mattress should be, how thick your mattress should be, and how to choose a mattress for your sleep position.
Tom's Guide
30-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Memorial Day sales have almost finished — but these 3 mattresses are an excellent value all year round
The Memorial Day sales are all but over. If you missed out, there are still some great evergreen deals available to help you save on a new mattress any time of year. That includes a new favorite of ours: the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress, now 25% off at Brooklyn Bedding. At $999 for a queen-size after discount, that's an excellent price on a specialist cooling bed. While the savings available now aren't quite as deep as many of the Memorial Day deals we saw, now's still a good time to buy because mattress prices are expected to increase due to tariffs. While the prospect of that seems a little less clear right now, it's still worth bearing in mind if you're planning to shop for one of the best mattresses. You don't have to wait for Labor Day or Black Friday for your next chance to save on a new bed. Here are three outstanding mattress sales that are worth checking out after Memorial Day... 1. DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress: queen was $1,531 now $649 at DreamcloudThe DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is an excellent choice if you're looking for a luxurious mattress at a reasonable price. This is the DreamCloud mattress sale pricing we see for most of the year, but as the best hybrid mattress in terms of value, it's well worth your attention. Our DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress review spells out exactly what's so good about it, including excellent support and pressure relief that makes it a fine choice for side and back sleepers, plus great motion isolation and breathability. You'll get free delivery, a one-year trial, and lifetime warranty. Our review: ★★★★1/2User score: ★★★★1/2 (9,100+ reviews) 2. Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress: queen was $1,598 now $649 at NectarIf you want an all-foam mattress it's hard to go wrong with the Nectar Classic. We rate it as the best memory foam mattress for combi sleepers, and in our Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress review, we found it to be well cushioned without lacking support, with great motion isolation. (Although if you're a fan of memory foam 'hu,g' you might find it a little unyielding.) As with the DreamCloud, the current sale price is one you'll see for most of the year, but nevertheless it represents fantastic value for this well-made mattress with lots of pressure relief, and it comes with a 365-night trial, free delivery, and a lifetime warranty. Our review: ★★★★1/2User score: ★★★★1/2 (50,000+ reviews) 3. CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress: queen was $1,332 now $999 at Brooklyn BeddingYou might have seen quite a few mentions of the CopperFlex Pro Hybrid on Tom's Guide recently, and with good reason. This relatively new addition to the Brooklyn Bedding range is a winner if you want a luxurious mattress that's comfortable for all sleep positions and delivers impressive cooling. In fact, it's already made our best cooling mattresses guide. In our Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress review, we praised its exceptional temperature regulation, pressure relief, and affordable price. It was slightly cheaper on Memorial Day itself, but right now there's 25% off, and at $999 for a queen size, this one's still a good buy. You'll get a 120-night trial, free shipping, and a lifetime warranty. Our review: ★★★★½ User score: ★★★★½ (530+ reviews)
Tom's Guide
26-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Here's how to build a luxurious hotel bed at home for under $2,000 in this year's Memorial Day mattress sales
If you could use a little more luxury in your life – and let's face it, most of us could – your bedroom is a great place to start. There's nothing like a night on a sumptuous hotel bed to leave you feeling pampered and refreshed, so why not recreate that feeling at home? Admittedly, fashioning an authentic hotel bed complete with one of the best mattresses on the market isn't cheap. But if you choose your time carefully, it becomes a lot more affordable. And today is just that time. By taking advantage of the Memorial Day mattress sales, it's possible to craft a luxurious hotel bed in a queen size complete with a mattress, foundation, sheets and pillows for $1,700. Want to know how it's done? Of course you do, so read on... CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress (queen): was $1,332 now $932.40 at Brooklyn BeddingWe're really rather taken with the new CopperFlex Pro Hybrid from Brooklyn Bedding, and I reckon it's just the thing you need to build an affordable hotel-style bed around. It hits all the right notes with a premium feel that'll suit most sleepers featuring a luxurious pillow top, zoned lumbar support – and, because you might not have a hotel AC system at home, impressive cooling prowess. Our Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress review has all the facts. In the Brooklyn Bedding Memorial Day sale, there's 30% off, so a queen size is a mere $932.40. The Foundation (queen): was $399 now $279.30 at Brooklyn BeddingYour hotel bed needs something to sit on, so before you hit the checkout at Brooklyn Bedding, make sure you grab a foundation there, too. Its foundation is easy to assemble with no tools required. It's made with high-quality materials and it becomes a full bed frame when you add a set of optional legs. It's upholstered in a pleasingly understated gray fabric, and when you factor in Brooklyn Bedding's Memorial Day discount, the whole thing will cost you just $279.30 in a queen size. Casper Hybrid Snow Pillow Double Pack: was $298 now $238.40 at CasperHaving just the right pillow can make the difference between a good night's sleep and an excellent night's sleep, so I suggest going to town with the number one pick in our best pillows guide, the Casper Hybrid Snow Pillow. It's a luxury cooling pillow made with foam and microfiber. We found it great at keeping our head and neck supported all night, and it's comfortable in most sleeping positions. Learn more in our Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology review. There's 10% off at Casper, and a double pack of these pillows brings an additional discount, so it's yours for $238.40 ($119 per pillow; the price for a single pillow is $134). Signature Hotel Sheet Set (queen): was $500 now $250 at Four SeasonsThe final touch? How about a set of gloriously smooth and silky Four Seasons sheets and pillowcases? The Signature Hotel Sheet Set features a deep-pocketed fitted sheet and a hemmed flat sheet, as well as a pair of French closure pillowcases The MSRP for this set is $500, but plenty of the color options are reduced to just $250, making this luxury option a real bargain. (Not to mention: it's much less than a night at a Four Seasons hotel.)
Tom's Guide
23-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I'm a sleep writer with back pain — these are the 3 mattresses I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales
As a sleep writer with back pain, I know the difference a good mattress can make. My personal top pick? The Saatva Classic — a luxury innerspring hybrid with enhanced lumbar support. Our exclusive code means you can save $400 on all sizes at Saatva, taking a queen down to $1,699 (MSRP $2,099). The Saatva Classic is our top pick in this year's best mattress roundup and an excellent choice if you suffer from back pain, but it's not the only mattress I'd recommend in that regard. But everyone's different and has different sleep needs to accommodate, so I've also included two other fantastic mattresses for lumbar support. Many Memorial Day mattress sales are already live ahead of the weekend's sales, so if you're in the market for a new mattress to help ease away back pain, now is the perfect time to buy. Here's are the the three mattresses I recommend if you need to ease back pain. 1. Saatva Classic Mattress: twin $1,399 now $999 at Saatva With three firmness options to choose from, the Saatva Classic really is a bed to suit all sleepers. It's the best hybrid mattress you can buy, scoring near perfect marks in our Saatva Classic mattress review. But where it excels for sleepers with back pain is in its addition of a lumbar crown that instantly offers exceptional support where it's needed, soothing away aches and pains. There are regular Saatva mattress sales throughout the year, but our exclusive code will take $400 off all sizes in the Saatva Memorial Day mattress sales, taking a queen down to $1,699. You'll also get a 365-night trial, free white glove delivery and old mattress removal and a lifetime warranty. Our review: ★★★★★User score: ★★★★★ (4,000+ reviews) 2. Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress: twin $932 now $652.40 at Brooklyn Bedding In our Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid review, our testers praised the bed for its zoned lumbar support, which helped to ease away back pain. A luxurious pillow top offers fantastic pressure relief and cushioning, plus the GlacioTex cooling cover and copper-infused foam make this an excellent choice for hot sleepers. If you're on a tighter budget, the 30% off the Memorial Day Brooklyn Bedding mattress sale is worth taking advantage of. A queen hybrid CopperFlex Pro is reduced to $932.40 (MSRP $1,332) but there is also a cheaper all-foam version coming in at $745.50 (MSRP $1,065). You'll also get a 120-night trial, lifetime warranty and free shipping. Our review: ★★★★½User score: ★★★★½ (530+ reviews) 3. Nolah Evolution Mattress: twin $1,460 now $949 at Nolah If you have lower back pain, the Nolah Evolution should be top of your wish list. In our Nolah Evolution mattress review our testers were impressed by its superior back support, rating the bed particularly highly for those who sleep on their backs, and it's rated in our best mattress for back pain guide as the top option for lower back pain. The Nolah Evolution, like the Saatva Classic, is available in three firmness options so that you can pick the one best suited to your sleeping style. Nolah's mattress sale for Memorial Day takes 35% off MSRP, taking a queen size down to $1,383 from $2,127, with free pillows included. You'll also get a 120-night trial, free shipping and a lifetime warranty. Our review: ★★★★User score: ★★★★½ (1,000+ reviews)
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Don't leave your mattress shopping until Memorial Day – 5 sales worth the money now, from Saatva and other top brands
We're three-quarters of the way through May, and if you're in the market for a new mattress you'll doubtless be thinking that your best bet for getting the lowest price will be to wait for the Memorial Day mattress sales on the day. But while there'll almost certainly be some opportunities to get the lowest price on Memorial Day itself, I'm here to tell you that in many cases you'll be better off buying right now. I'm a battle-scarred veteran of mattress sales; this year will be my third Memorial Day, and I've been around the block enough times to know that when it comes to major sales events, it's usually worth buying in advance of the big day. Most of the big names in the mattress business alrady have their Memorial Day deals available now, and I can guarantee those prices will stick around through Memorial Day and for a few days afterwards. Over the years I've even seen brands run serious flash sales ahead of a sales event, then revert to normal deal pricing (which isn't as good) before the day itself, which means that sometimes you can save money by getting ahead of the crowd. And even if you merely end up paying the same price, by buying early you'll get your new mattress sooner and there's less chance of it becoming caught up in an influx of Memorial Day orders. Bearing all that in mind, I've picked out five mattresses that you should absolutely jump the gun on and order today. There are options for most budgets and sleep preferences, so whatever your reasons for buying a mattress on Memorial Day, one or more of these should prove to be a winner. 1. Saatva Classic (queen): twin $1,399 now $999 at Saatva It should be no surprise that the Saatva Classic is my top pick here. It's an all-round winner, as our Saatva Classic Mattress review will attest, with a luxurious feel and outstanding support, as well as a choice of three firmness levels. It's a spring-based mattress, making it great at temperature regulation, and strong motion isolation means you won't be kept awake by a fidgety partner. You'll pay $1,799 for a queen in Saatva's current sale, down from $2,099. But if you follow our link you'll get $400 off all sizes and a queen will cost you just $1,699. This is pretty much the best Saatva mattress sale price you'll get on the Classic, and Saatva is hinting that tariffs are about to bring price increases, so if you don't buy now you may regret it later. You'll get a 365-night trial to make sure it's right, lifetime warranty, and free White Glove Delivery. Our review: ★★★★★User score: ★★★★★ (3,900+ reviews) 2. Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress: twin $932 now $652.40 at Brooklyn BeddingThe CopperFlex Pro Hybrid is a recent addition to Brooklyn Bedding's lineup, and we're rather impressed with it: if you're looking for a luxurious mattress with strong cooling credentials that won't cost you a fortune, this is an option that's seriously worth checking out. And now's an excellent time to buy. With Memorial Day fast approaching, Brooklyn Bedding has unleashed its maximum discount across its entire mattress range. This means that right now you can get the CopperFlex Pro Hybrid in a queen size for $932.40, which is over $60 cheaper than the usual sale price of $999. Our review: ★★★★½User score: ★★★★½ (530+ reviews) 3. The Birch Natural Luxe mattress: twin $1,624 now $1,185.52 with code TOMS27 at Birch If you're looking for an eco-friendly mattress that delivers in terms of quality, the Birch Natural Luxe is one to consider as a Memorial Day purchase. It's a medium-firm hybrid featuring layers of wool and GOLS-certified latex on top of individually wrapped coils, plus an organic cotton Euro pillow top and cover. It'll give you plenty of pressure point relief while supporting your body and keeping your spine aligned, and while it's very much a premium purchase (as you might expect from an organic, natural mattress), you can get it for a good price right now. The MSRP for a queen size is $2,624 and it's in the Birch Memorial Day sale for $1,968, but if you use our TOMS27 code at the checkout you can instead get it for $1,915.52, with a free Eco-Rest pillow set included – that's very slightly cheaper than Black Friday ($1,916). You'll also get industry-leading perks like a limited lifetime warranty, free shipping and a 100-night trial. User score: ★★★★ (670+ reviews) 4. Plank Firm mattress twin $749 now $524.30 at Brooklyn BeddingBack and stomach sleepers in search of unyielding support should seek out a good firm mattress, and top of our best firm mattress rankings is the Plank Firm from Brooklyn Bedding. It's an all-foam bed that's flippable with two firmness options: there's a firm side, and a really firm side for anyone who needs plenty of lumbar support. We were suitably impressed in our Plank Firm mattress review: it offered loads of edge-to-edge support, and great motion isolation, although as an all-foam mattress it does have a bit of a tendency to trap heat. If that's likely to be a problem for you, you can upgrade to a version with a cooling GlacioTex cover, or instead choose the hybrid Plank Firm Luxe with better airflow. Brooklyn Bedding is now taking 30% off for Memorial Day, so a queen size Plank Firm will cost you $932.40 (MSRP $1,332) – that's the same as Black review: ★★★★User score: ★★★★½ (3,600+ reviews) 5. Siena 8-inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress: queen $279 now $179 at AmazonWant a really cheap mattress? You're unlikely to do much better than this for Memorial Day. Granted, I wouldn't buy the 8-inch Siena Gel Memory Foam Mattress for my own bed, but if I wanted to replace the mattress in my spare room it would be pretty high on my shopping list, especially at its current price. It's a thinner, cheaper alternative to the 10-inch Siena Memory Foam mattress, which we reviewed and found to deliver firm support that should suit back and stomach sleepers well, although it's probably a little too firm for many side sleepers. Right now you can get a queen size of the 8-inch model on Amazon for just $179 (was $279), complete with a 180-night trial and a 10-year warranty. That's the lowest we've ever seen it. I'd advise you to move quickly if you're interested, though, as Amazon sales are unpredictable and the price could go up again at any moment. User score: ★★★★½ (500+ reviews)
