The Best Mattress for Couples

The WinkBed is a versatile hybrid mattress that offers even body-contouring and strong overall support. Four firmness levels are available. During our hands-on tests, each member of our team found at least one firmness option that provided enough cushioning without sinking too much beneath their weight. A generous return and exchange policy further incentivizes couples who aren’t sure whether a softer or firmer mattress is best for them.

What It’s Made of

All WinkBed mattresses feature a Euro-top surface padded with adaptive polyfoam. This material conforms to the body without hugging too closely, making the mattress a good alternative for people who don’t like sleeping on memory foam. A transitional polyfoam layer adds extra cushioning while maintaining an even sleep surface. The support core contains pocketed coils with a zoned configuration to ensure a stable perimeter and extra reinforcement around the torso and hips. A cover made of breathable Tencel encases the entire mattress.

We found each firmness level distinct and well suited to certain types of sleepers. Those who prefer plush sleep surfaces should opt for the medium soft (4) feel, which provides deep contouring to alleviate pressure points along the spine – a common issue for side sleepers. The back and stomach sleepers on our team preferred the enhanced support of the medium firm (6) and firm (7) feels. People who weigh more than 230 pounds should consider the WinkBed Plus, a firm (8) model specifically designed for sleepers in this weight group. The Plus swaps out the adaptive polyfoam for a comfort layer of zoned latex that feels highly supportive and responsive.

How It Performed

The WinkBed earned excellent ratings during our temperature control tests. Air circulates freely throughout the coil system and the Tencel cover is both breathable and moisture-wicking, so the mattress should be comfortable for people who tend to sleep hot or sweat in bed. Edge support is another major strength of the WinkBed. Our testers noticed generous pushback when lying near or sitting along the perimeter of the mattress. This was particularly true for the firm and Plus models.

Other performance ratings varied by firmness level. Ease of movement was an area where the firmer models excelled. Our testers were able to scoot across the surface of these beds without feeling trapped or stuck. The medium soft model earned the highest marks for motion isolation, so people who are easily awakened by their partner’s movements may want to consider this firmness level.

The WinkBed is competitively priced for a hybrid and ground delivery is free for all customers in the contiguous U.S. Each mattress comes with a 120-night sleep trial. If you are dissatisfied with your initial choice, you may exchange the mattress for a model with a different firmness level at no extra cost. Return shipping is free and your replacement also comes with a trial period. You’ll also receive a lifetime warranty that covers structural defects for as long as you retain original ownership of the mattress.

The DreamCloud Mattress is one of the most balanced hybrids on the market today. The mattress features a deep comfort system with three foam layers and a robust pocketed coil system. These components ensure even contouring and sturdy support, while a medium firm (6) feel means most people who weigh at least 130 pounds can rest comfortably without sinking too much.

What It’s Made of

The DreamCloud begins with a layer of adaptive polyfoam quilted into its cover, followed by a memory foam comfort layer. Although the mattress is on the firmer side, these components give the surface a plush feel when you get into bed. A dense polyfoam transitional layer, pocketed coil system, and foam base layer stabilize the mattress and reinforce the edges against deep sinkage. Cashmere-blend fabric encases the entire mattress. The DreamCloud Mattress is considered a high-profile model.

How It Performed

The DreamCloud Mattress outperforms many of its hybrid competitors in terms of pressure relief and motion isolation. This can be attributed to its triple-layer comfort system, which helps the mattress contour closely without sacrificing support. Cooling is another key strength. Air circulates freely throughout the coil system to help the mattress maintain a reasonable internal temperature, while the cashmere-blend cover is breathable and also has moisture-wicking properties.

Among our testing team, the DreamCloud Mattress earned the most favorable ratings from side sleepers weighing between 130 and 230 pounds. Back and stomach sleepers up to 230 pounds also found the mattress comfortable and didn’t report any excessive sinkage.

The DreamCloud Mattress has a below-average price-point for a hybrid and ground shipping is free for all customers in the contiguous U.S. The company’s 365-night sleep trial is one of the longest in the industry, and those who choose to keep the mattress also receive a lifetime warranty against structural defects.

Comfort is subjective, and your definition of what feels comfortable may differ from your partner’s. That said, the Helix Dusk Luxe is a true crowd-pleaser. Three foam layers make up the comfort system to deliver a cradling, cloud-like surface, while robust zoned coils provide great overall support. Thanks to the medium firm (6) design, this model was one of the most popular Helix Luxe mattresses among our testing team.

What It’s Made of

Like other Luxe models, the Dusk Luxe begins with a Euro-top containing three foam layers. Adaptive polyfoam provides a close contour for your body, while underlying memory foam and transitional foam layers are denser — this creates additional cushioning while also pushing back against your weight and keeping your body on an even plane.

The support core consists of pocketed coils and base foam. Thicker coils rest beneath your torso and hips to prevent excessive sinkage around the midsection. The perimeter coils are also reinforced, so you shouldn’t compress the edges too much when getting in and out of bed. This also means you and your partner can use the entire mattress surface instead of being confined to the middle. A cover made of cooling GlacioTex fabric encases the mattress.

How It Performed

Helix designs each mattress with certain types of sleepers in mind. Although the Dusk Luxe was originally created for back and stomach sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds, our hands-on tests show the mattress is also a great fit for side sleepers in this weight range. Gentle contouring, a light bounce, and strong coil support give the Dusk Luxe a well-rounded feel — there’s noticeable cushioning, but not the same level of sinkage we’ve seen in mattresses with thick foam layers. People who weigh more than 230 pounds should consider a firmer Helix Luxe model, though.

The GlacioTex cover effectively keeps the surface cool, so there shouldn’t be much — if any — heat retention in the foam layers. We also gave the mattress favorable ratings for edge support and motion isolation, two of the most important criteria for couples.

The Dusk Luxe’s sticker price is fairly high, but Helix softens the blow with free shipping to all 50 states and a complimentary pillow set with each purchase. The sleep trial runs for 100 nights. If you decide to keep the mattress after the trial ends, you’ll also receive a 15-year warranty against structural and material defects.

The all-foam Nectar Premier Copper is a luxe model that blends pressure relief and support. Its medium firm (6) feel and contouring memory foam is most comfortable for side sleepers, though back sleepers under 130 pounds also found it appealing. While this model has an above-average price-point for an all-foam mattress, it’s full of features that are attractive to many sleepers.

What It’s Made of

This model’s cover blends polyester with materials like copper and polyethylene, which aim to wick away heat and moisture to help you stay cool. The thick memory foam layer that tops the comfort system has gel and phase change material to further regulate temperature. This layer compresses with your weight, cradling your hips and shoulders to absorb impact and alleviate pressure point discomfort.

A thick transitional layer of polyfoam rests between the gel-infused memory foam and support core, keeping you situated comfortably on top of the mattress. The support core is composed of high-density polyfoam that anchors the mattress and keeps your spine evenly aligned. A no-slip base ensures that your mattress stays put.

How It Performed

All-foam mattresses often excel at isolating motion and the Nectar Premier Copper is no exception. When sleeping on an innerspring or exceptionally responsive model, you may be able to feel your partner move on their side of the bed. On the Nectar Premier Copper, you can switch sleeping positions without waking your partner. The foam layers absorb movement where it occurs rather than allowing it to transfer across the bed.

Nectar ships its mattress for free within the contiguous U.S. and offers customers a generous 365-night sleep trial. A lifetime limited warranty covers impressions deeper than 1.5 inches and manufacturer defects.

The Nolah Evolution 15 is a foam hybrid that comes in three firmness options. Each firmness has a distinct feel to support different types of sleepers. Proprietary polyfoam comfort layers cradle the body, which is ideal for side sleepers who are prone to pressure buildup in their joints.

What It’s Made of

A cover made with ArcticTex cooling fibers encases the Evolution. These fibers are meant to keep the surface cool to the touch. Cooling polyfoam is also quilted into the cover to help enhance temperature neutrality. The comfort layers start with proprietary AirFoamICE polyfoam. This foam is infused with graphite, engineered to conduct heat away from the body and dissipate it. Next is another layer of polyfoam to deepen contouring and relieve pressure.

A transitional layer of high-density polyfoam acts as a cushion between the comfort layers and the support core. Pocketed coils make up the support core, surrounded by a polyfoam rail to reinforce the edges of the mattress. The coils rest on a base layer made from plant fiber for extra stability.

How It Performed

The Evolution’s firmness options – medium (5), medium firm (6), and firm (8) – appeal to a variety of sleepers. Side sleepers across all weight categories should find a design that suits their support needs. Those under 130 pounds and sleepers with pressure-induced pain in their hips or shoulders might prefer the extra contour from the medium feel. Sleepers who are at least 130 pounds may appreciate the medium firm or firm feels.

The two firmer feels also rank highly among hot sleepers, since they provide less of a body hug and thus don’t trap as much heat. Enhanced airflow through the pocketed coils also helps to regulate temperature.

Nolah ships free to the contiguous U.S. and offers a 120-night sleep trial. Nolah Evolution 15 purchases come with a lifetime warranty.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid combines the contouring of foam with the responsiveness of coils to create a well-rounded mattress that’s compatible with a wide range of sleepers with different sleep preferences. The bed’s versatility makes it a good match for people who switch sleep positions throughout the night.

What It’s Made of

The mattress begins with a polyfoam layer perforated with channels to help ventilate the bed surface. Beneath is a memory foam layer that promotes even contouring throughout the body, followed by a transitional layer of polyfoam that enhances cushioning but has a higher density to prevent the body from sinking too deep. The support core features a coil system with extra support around the edges to reduce sagging when you sleep or sit along the perimeter of the bed.

How It Performed

One of the bed’s standout qualities is pressure relief, which we attribute to the adaptive memory foam and polyfoam layers. People with painful pressure points benefit from the generous cradling on the bed’s surface. We also found the bed surprisingly cool despite the heat-retaining properties of foam. The perforated design and airflow through the coils both helped minimize overheating.

The bed is best suited for back and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds and side sleepers who weigh at least 130 pounds. That said, side sleepers under 130 pounds and back sleepers who weigh 130 pounds or more may still find the mattress comfortable depending on personal preferences.

Leesa ships the mattress free to all 50 states. You’ll receive 100 nights to try out the mattress at home, during which you may return the bed for a refund. Beyond the trial, the mattress is backed by a 10-year warranty.

The Signature Hybrid from Brooklyn Bedding is a well-rounded bed that comes in three firmness levels. While the various options provide different levels of plushness, they all excel in pressure relief while maintaining sturdy support. People across different sleep positions should benefit from this balanced design.

What It’s Made of

The bed is available in medium soft (4), medium firm (6), and firm (8) designs. The materials and construction vary slightly with each firmness option, but all models begin with a quilted surface that gently cushions your body. Beneath is a polyfoam layer with a moderately responsive feel, followed by a layer of proprietary VariFlex foam that buffers your body from the support core. The VariFlex foam in the two softer models offers deeper compression than the VariFlex in the firmest model.

All three options feature a sturdy coil system in the support core, with reinforced perimeter coils to boost edge support. The cover is made of soft cotton, and you can upgrade to a cooling pillow-top on any of the models. This option adds thicker cushioning and a cover made with a heat-regulating material.

How It Performed

If you’re looking for a bed that offers significant contouring without too much sinkage, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid hits the right marks. We found that the foam comfort system provides excellent pressure relief regardless of which firmness level you pick. The two softer models also isolated motion very well during our tests, making these options a good choice for co-sleepers who wake each other up with nighttime movement.

Our testers did prefer certain designs based on their body type. The firm option appealed most to back and stomach sleepers over 130 pounds. The medium firm was best suited for sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds, regardless of sleep position. The soft was most comfortable for side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds.

The Signature Hybrid comes with a 120-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. Customers residing in the contiguous U.S. receive free shipping.

When it comes to sex, most couples prefer mattresses that provide light cushioning while pushing back against weight and minimizing sinkage. The Emma Hybrid Comfort is a medium firm (6) mattress with a zoned support system to reinforce the heaviest areas of your body without making the entire surface feel overly stiff. Pocketed coils over dense base foam generate some springiness, but not enough to produce disruptive transfer while you’re asleep.

What It’s Made of

The Hybrid Comfort’s topmost layer is composed of adaptive polyfoam, adding a bit of plushness to the surface. Memory foam and transitional foam layers feel firmer and more supportive beneath your torso and hips, so deep sinkage shouldn’t be an issue — even if you and your partner carry extra weight in your midsections.

The support core contains seven-zone pocketed coils and a thick, high-density polyfoam base. You’ll notice some springiness from the coils, but probably not enough to generate disruptive motion transfer for your partner when you move around in bed, and vice versa. A breathable polyester cover encases the mattress.

How It Performed

Since the Hybrid Comfort is softer and more adaptive than many competing hybrid models, the most favorable ratings came from our side sleepers weighing at least 130 pounds, and back and stomach sleepers up to 230 pounds.

Our testers noticed minimal motion transfer when lying side by side on the Hybrid Comfort and the mattress didn’t produce much noise, so we don’t anticipate any sleep disruptions or loud creaks during sex. The internal components also promote enough airflow to help the mattress sleep cool. Pressure relief was another strong performance area during our tests. This is largely due to the relatively firm feel and zoned coil system.

Emma ships the Hybrid Comfort free of charge throughout the contiguous U.S. The company’s 365-night sleep trial is one of the longest in the online mattress industry. If you choose to keep the mattress, you’ll also receive a 10-year warranty against structural defects.

If you and your partner both tend to overheat in bed, a cooling mattress can be a solid investment. During numerous rounds of testing, the Layla Hybrid has consistently displayed standout temperature control. We attribute this to open-cell foam layers, a coil system that promotes steady airflow, and a breathable cover. Both sides of this flippable mattress sleep fairly cool, but our team was particularly impressed with the firmer surface.

What It’s Made of

The Layla Hybrid’s medium soft (4) side contains 2.5 inches of memory foam, followed by a 2-inch polyfoam transitional layer. This surface contours closely to promote even alignment and cushion sore spots along the spine. Copper infused into the top layer helps offset the foam’s heat-retaining properties, allowing you to stay cool despite the deep hug. The firm (7) side also features these materials, but the layers are thinner to create a more supportive feel.

Shared pocketed coils in the middle of the mattress provide reinforcement and stability to both sides. The coils are zoned to push back against your midsection without feeling too stiff beneath your head and legs. A stretchy polyester, rayon, viscose, and poly-lycra blend cover encases the mattress. Carrying handles on both sides help you and a partner flip the mattress with relative ease. You can unzip, remove, and machine wash the cover to keep your sleep surface hygienic without spot cleaning.

How It Performed

Our team personally tested both sides of the Layla Hybrid. Due to its close conforming and ample padding, the medium soft side was most comfortable for our side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds. Back and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds also received adequate support from this surface. The firm side earned favorable ratings from our back and stomach sleepers across all weight groups but those weighing at least 130 pounds were particularly impressed. The same was true for our side sleepers of at least 130 pounds.

During our temperature control tests, thermal sensors revealed little to no heat buildup on the Layla Hybrid’s firm side. We noticed slightly more heat on the medium soft side, but not enough to make any of our testers uncomfortable. The softer surface provided better motion isolation for our testers, while the firmer side felt firmer and more stable along the perimeter.

Layla offers free ground shipping throughout the contiguous U.S. Your purchase comes with a sleep trial spanning 120 nights in length. If you choose to keep your Layla Hybrid, the mattress is further backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty.

The Solaire by Saatva is a luxury airbed that can be adjusted from a soft (3) to a firm (8) feel, for a total of 50 firmness levels. If you purchase a queen size or larger, you can even customize a different feel for each half of the mattress, making this a great choice for co-sleepers who have different firmness preferences.

How It Performed

Thanks to the customizable design, the Solaire is a great choice for many sleepers. However, the responsive comfort system best suited the testers on our team who weigh at least 130 pounds across sleep positions. These sleepers found excellent cushioning from the foam and latex without sinking to an excessive degree. People whose firmness needs change from night to night should also appreciate the adjustable design.

The Solaire performed very well across our testing criteria, but it excelled in our sex and temperature neutrality tests. The mattress has a responsive feel conducive to sex that allows couples to move across it with ease. The breathable components and air chamber support core encourage air circulation to keep sleepers cool.

What It’s Made of

A thick Euro-top gives the surface a plush feel, and it’s zoned to offer more support in the lumbar region. This is followed by a layer of aerated Talalay latex that gently cradles the body. This latex has five zones that offer extra support to the lower back while alleviating pressure. Next is a layer of gel-infused memory foam that adapts to the body and relieves pressure points. The gel infusion is meant to absorb and dissipate excess body heat.

The support core is composed of vulcanized air chambers with a baffle box design that ensures even firmness throughout the mattress. A moisture barrier layer above the air chambers protects them from damage and bacterial growth. A perimeter encasement reinforces the edges of the mattress to prevent sagging. This encasement also discretely holds the air inflator and hoses. The cover is made from breathable organic cotton.

Customers living in the contiguous U.S. are eligible for free White Glove delivery. Saatva offers a 365-night sleep trial, during which you can return the mattress for a full refund minus a $99 fee. The Solaire is backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.