Best Mattress for Lightweight Sleepers

Why It’s Best Overall

The Helix Sunset has the soft (3) feel preferred by many lightweight sleepers with the additional benefit of a pocketed coil support system. The comfort system includes plush foam formulated with lightweight sleepers in mind, providing pressure relief and deep cushioning.

How It Performed

Side and combination sleepers are likely to enjoy this mattress the most, as the memory foam comfort system hugs the body to prevent and address pressure points. However, the Sunset might not provide enough support for stomach sleepers, who may feel as if they’re sinking into the bed.

In addition to pressure relief, this model excels at isolating motion. The wrapped coils and foam layers work together to absorb movement, preventing disturbances from partners who toss and turn.

Construction Breakdown

The Sunset begins with a breathable, stretchy cover made from polyester and a comfort system that includes three foam layers. The top layer consists of a soft memory foam engineered to compress easily, making it more effective at relieving pressure points for lightweight sleepers. A polyfoam transitional layer creates a comfortable buffer between the memory foam and support core, preventing sleepers from sinking too deeply into the mattress.

The support core includes 8 inches of pocketed coils that provide responsive support. Individually wrapped coils that move independently from one another reduce motion transfer. Additionally, a reinforced perimeter provides increased edge support. A thin, durable layer of polyfoam completes the base.

Helix backs the Sunset with a 10-year warranty and 100-night sleep trial. Free shipping is available to shoppers in the contiguous U.S.

Our tests have shown time and again that sleepers under 130 pounds tend to feel most comfortable on soft, adaptive mattresses. Leesa’s Oasis Chill Hybrid is available in two firmness levels, including a medium soft (4) option that deeply cushions the body for even weight distribution, optimal alignment, and excellent pressure relief. These qualities make the mattress a good fit for anyone who has found other hybrids too firm or stiff.

How It Performed

The Oasis Chill Hybrid – Plush earned stellar ratings from our side sleepers under 130 pounds — a group that’s notoriously hard to please when it comes to hybrid models. Thanks to an exceptionally soft feel, the mattress also received high marks for motion isolation. The foam layers absorb movement well, and our testers noticed little to no motion transfer when lying side by side.

Heat retention may be an issue for some, but the cooling infusions in the top two foam layers help the mattress stay fairly cool. Sinkage along the edges shouldn’t be an issue for people under 130 pounds, but heavier individuals are likely to have a harder time getting in and out of bed.

Construction Breakdown

The Oasis Chill Hybrid’s comfort system consists of three individual layers encased in a Euro-top cover. A top layer of plush polyfoam gives the surface an adaptive feel, while two underlying memory foam layers add cushioning while keeping your body on an even plane. Cooling gel and copper infusions reduce heat retention to help you stay cool.

Pocketed coils and high-density base foam make up the support core. The coils are zoned to provide extra reinforcement beneath the hips — an area where many people carry a disproportionate amount of weight. Thicker coils also line the perimeter to push back against your weight when you sleep close to the edges or get in and out of bed. The cover is made from a breathable poly-rayon fabric blend.

Competitive pricing, free shipping to all 50 states, and two complimentary pillows with each order make the Oasis Chill Hybrid a great option for budget-conscious shoppers. Your purchase includes a sleep trial that runs for 100 nights. If you decide to keep the mattress after the return period ends, you’ll also receive a manufacturer’s warranty covering structural and material defects for up to 10 years.

The Silk & Snow features an all-foam design and medium (5) feel geared toward lightweight sleepers, along with an affordable sticker price for shoppers with tight budgets. Three layers of dense foam create a plush, adaptive surface with strong reinforcement to limit sinkage beneath heavier areas of your body. During our tests, the mattress proved especially popular with our team members who weigh less than 130 pounds. This is a great choice for people seeking a cheap mattress that also performs at a high level.

How It Performed

In addition to our testers under 130 pounds, the Silk & Snow Mattress earned favorable ratings from side sleepers up to 230 pounds during our hands-on tests. Another strong performance area was motion isolation. Our testers noticed little to no transfer when lying side by side, and we found that the memory foam responds slowly to compression. Temperature control was above-average, as indicated by our thermal body sensors, and most of us experienced minimal – if any – pressure buildup.

Construction Breakdown

The mattress’ triple-layer design begins with a top layer of memory foam. A cooling gel infusion helps reduce heat buildup to keep you cool and comfortable while you sleep. The transitional and base layers are made of high-density polyfoam, a material that stabilizes the mattress well and prevents lightweight sleepers from sinking too deeply. The cover is a stretchy poly-spandex blend. You can remove and machine wash the cover whenever a cleaning is needed. Comparatively, most mattresses sold today have non-removable covers that can only be spot cleaned.

Silk & Snow offers free ground shipping throughout the contiguous U.S. and provincial Canada. The mattress comes with a 100-night trial period, during which you may return it after testing it out for at least 30 nights. Those who keep the mattress also receive a 15-year warranty against structural defects.

The Saatva Classic is a premium innerspring mattress available in three firmness levels. Each model targets a different type of sleeper, though they all perform exceptionally well in various categories, including support, pressure relief, responsiveness, and durability. Though this model has an above-average price-point, the added cost may be worth it to shoppers who want a high-end model that’s likely to have a longer lifespan.

How It Performed

The Saatva Classic’s thoughtful design resulted in it excelling during our in-house performance testing. The innersprings keep the mattress responsive, and the wrapped coils and memory foam give it above-average motion isolation. Air flows easily through the mattress core, helping to keep hot sleepers cool.

With three firmness levels to choose from, lightweight sleepers of all body types should be able to find a compatible model. Lighter side sleepers should consider the soft (3) feel, while the medium firm (6) option best suits stomach and back sleepers. However, many lightweight sleepers may find that they don’t weigh enough to compress the firm (8) model’s layers.

Construction Breakdown

While materials and specifications vary slightly between models, they all share the same basic construction. The Classic’s top layer consists of a Euro-top with polyfoam quilted directly into its organic cotton cover. With a memory foam layer below, the mattress provides cushioning and a plush feel. A patented spinal zone active wire and increased lumbar support are designed to keep your spine evenly aligned and help prevent back pain.

The support core features a coil-on-coil design that includes pocketed microcoils and innersprings surrounded by polyfoam that heightens edge support. The individually wrapped microcoils better adapt to your body’s unique movements and help prevent excess motion transfer.

Saatva provides free White Glove delivery to shoppers in the contiguous U.S. Those wishing to take part in the 365-night sleep trial should note that they will be charged a $99 fee to return their mattress. Each Classic carries a lifetime warranty.

The WinkBed is a foam hybrid available in four firmness levels. This diversity ensures most people who weigh less than 130 pounds will find a design that feels comfortable. Thoughtful construction and a sturdy support core have made the mattress a strong performer across different categories of our hands-on testing.

How It Performed

We’ve tested all four of the WinkBed’s firmness levels in our lab. The Softer WinkBed – a medium soft (4) model – was popular among our side and back sleepers in this weight range. The lightweight back and stomach sleepers on our team also awarded favorable ratings to the Luxury Firm WinkBed, which is medium firm (6). If you sleep best on ultra-supportive mattresses, then the Firmer WinkBed (7) or WinkBed Plus (8) might be more in line with your personal preferences.

Edge support and ease of movement are two areas where the WinkBed excelled. The zoned coils protect the edges from sinkage and minimize sinkage, allowing you to move from the perimeter to the middle of the mattress without feeling trapped or stuck. A breathable cover and steady air circulation through the coil layer also helps the mattress sleep cool.

Construction Breakdown

The WinkBed’s Softer (4), Luxury Firm (6), and Firmer (7) models all share similar designs, beginning with a layer of adaptive polyfoam quilted into the cover. The foam contours to the body without the “hugging” sensation some people dislike about memory foam. A polyfoam transitional layer provides additional cushioning while serving as a buffer between your body and the support core, which contains pocketed coils. The coils are divided into different zones based on gauge, or thickness, to reinforce the midsection and gently cradle lighter areas of the body. Additional zoning around the perimeter helps ensure sufficient pushback when you sleep near the edges or get in and out of bed.

The WinkBed Plus (8) swaps out the transitional polyfoam for a layer of latex, giving this model a much more responsive and bouncy feel than its counterparts. The latex is designed with seven different zones to create enhanced support for the torso and hips. The Plus is specifically designed for people who weigh at least 230 pounds. All versions of the WinkBed are encased in a cover made of moisture-wicking Tencel fabric derived from eucalyptus.

The WinkBed and WinkBed Plus are competitively priced for hybrid models, though the latter is slightly more expensive. Customers in the contiguous U.S. receive free ground shipping with their order. WinkBeds backs each purchase with a generous trial and exchange policy. If you aren’t satisfied with your initial firmness selection, you may exchange the original mattress for a replacement model at no extra cost. Owners also receive lifetime warranties against structural defects in the mattress.

The Nolah Evolution 15’s foam comfort system and luxurious Euro-top excel offer an exceptionally plush and comfortable feel, and the breathable materials regulate temperature year-round. The Evolution 15 comes in three firmness options – medium (5), medium firm (6), and firm (8) – with the medium feel performing best among sleepers under 130 pounds.

How It Performed

The medium feel proved highly comfortable for side and back sleepers under 130 pounds, but the medium firm model is also a strong option for back sleepers in this weight category. A plusher feel should allow these sleepers to comfortably sink into the mattress, while foam comfort layers contour the body to relieve pressure buildup.

Thanks to a responsive feel and high marks in edge support and ease of movement, all three models performed well in the sex category. Couples should move freely across the whole mattress without excessive sinkage. The breathable materials also help regulate temperature for couples. Co-sleepers who value motion isolation may want to opt for the medium feel, which absorbs more movement transfer to prevent sleep interruptions.

Construction Breakdown

A cover made from proprietary ArcticTex fabric encases the mattress, and is meant to keep the surface cool. The mattress contains a layer of polyfoam quilted into the Euro-top that provides a plush initial feel. The comfort system also includes a layer of graphite-infused polyfoam. This layer cradles the body to relieve pressure, while the graphite is engineered to conduct heat away from the body.

Next is a polyfoam transitional layer that evenly distributes your weight and keeps you from sinking too much. The support core features pocketed coils, which are reinforced in the center to support the midsection and around the perimeter to protect the edges from sinkage. The coils rest on a base layer made from plant-based fiber for extra stability. The bottom half of the encasement has handles so you can easily move the mattress.

Nolah ships free to the contiguous U.S. Shoppers have the option to opt out of the 120-night sleep trial for a discount of up to $160. Nolah Evolution 15 purchases are also backed by a lifetime warranty.

Many mattresses that provide enough cushioning for lightweight sleepers also have a tendency to absorb and trap heat, causing the sleep surface to feel uncomfortably warm. With the Nectar Premier, you get the best of both worlds. The mattress is highly adaptive thanks to a thick comfort layer, yet our tests show minimal heat buildup compared to other all-foam models.

How It Performed

The Premier earned positive ratings from our testers across most weight and sleep position groups, but the most favorable marks came from our side sleepers weighing at least 130 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. The mattress also excelled during our tests for motion isolation and pressure relief, and heat buildup was minimal when we used thermal sensors to test the Premier for temperature control.

Construction Breakdown

The Nectar Premier’s three-layer design begins with 3 inches of memory foam, creating a plush surface when you get into bed. The dense, underlying polyfoam layers are denser and more supportive, so you shouldn’t sink excessively as your body settles into the mattress. We’ve rated the Premier as a medium firm (6), but you should expect a deep contour from head to toe. At 13 inches thick, the mattress is considered a high-profile model.

Cooling gel and phase change material infused into the topmost layer help maintain a comfortable surface at all times, even on hot or humid nights. The transitional layer is convoluted to promote steady airflow throughout the interior, and a breathable cover also contributes to the Premier’s above-average temperature control.

The Premier’s high-end price-point reflects its luxurious design, but shipping is free for all customers in the contiguous U.S. Nectar’s 365-night sleep trial is one of the longest return periods in the online mattress industry, ensuring plenty of time for you to test out the Premier and decide if it’s right for you. Should you choose to keep the mattress, you’ll receive a lifetime warranty for extra peace of mind.

No mattress is “universally comfortable,” but the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid comes closer than most thanks to its wide firmness selection. You can choose from medium soft (4), medium firm (6), and firm (8) designs, all with distinct contouring levels. Below-average prices also make the mattress a great deal for value seekers.

How It Performed

Our tests show the medium soft option is best suited to lightweight side sleepers, whereas the lighter back and stomach sleepers on our team preferred the medium firm, but you should consider the firm model if you need extra support to sleep comfortably. The two softest designs earned favorable ratings for pressure relief and motion isolation. If edge support and ease of movement are high priorities, we recommend the medium firm or firm models.

Construction Breakdown

All three Signature Hybrids begin with comfort layers of TitanFlex polyfoam, a proprietary material that conforms to the body without the deep hug of memory foam. VariFlex transitional foam provides extra cushioning while acting as a barrier between your body and the support core, which contains pocketed coils and high-density base foam. A breathable cotton cover encases the mattress.

For an additional fee, you can add a “Cloud Pillow Top” to your Signature Hybrid. This extra foam layer makes the surface feel noticeably plusher, and a GlacioTex phase change cover creates bursts of cooling. We recommend this add-on if you’re an exceptionally hot sleeper. The Cloud may also be useful if you struggle with night-to-night aches and pains in your shoulders, lumbar region, or hips.

The Signature Hybrid is available in 14 different sizes. These include standard mattress dimensions, a split California king for couples with adjustable beds, and several RV options. All are affordably priced compared to the average hybrid. Standard ground shipping is free of charge for all orders in the contiguous U.S. Your sleep trial runs for 120 nights, and those who decide to keep their mattress also receive 10-year manufacturer’s warranties. Please note firmness exchanges are not allowed during the trial period.

Couples will probably enjoy the Layla Mattress’ versatility, as well as its motion isolation. People who toss and turn are less likely to wake their partner on the Layla because it absorbs movement, rather than allowing it to move across the bed’s surface. The flippable design also makes it easy for couples to switch between firmness levels according to personal preference.

How It Performed

The flippable Layla Mattress has two distinct feels that lend themselves well to lightweight sleepers of every sleep position. The medium soft side includes foam layers that provide pressure-point relief for side sleepers, while the firm side offers more robust support for back and stomach sleepers. Most foam mattresses in our testing lab tend to trap heat, but the Layla stays quite cool. This makes it a great choice for hot sleepers who like the close body hug of a memory foam mattress.

Construction Breakdown

The medium soft (4) side uses two comfort layers — memory foam infused with copper and cooling gel and zoned polyfoam. The 3 inches of memory foam cradle your body to alleviate pressure points, and the copper and gel are designed to wick away heat. The zoned polyfoam provides enhanced support beneath your midsection and lower back while providing extra cushioning to your shoulders and legs.

The firm (7) side has a 1-inch layer of copper and gel-infused memory foam, offering subtle contouring and acts as a comfortable buffer above the polyfoam support core. The mattress is wrapped in a breathable polyester, rayon, viscose, and poly-lycra blend cover meant to prevent heat retention.

Layla provides free shipping and returns for customers in the contiguous U.S. Shoppers have up to 120 nights to test the mattress. A generous lifetime warranty covers manufacturer defects.

While all memory foam beds are known for their contouring, the Puffy Mattress’ above-average plushness sets it apart from other foam mattresses on the market. If you need a bed with strong pressure relief to alleviate aches and pains, the Puffy is a worthwhile option that cradles the shoulders, hips, and spine.

How It Performed

Overall the mattress has a medium feel, rating 5 out of 10 on our firmness scale. This is softer than the average foam bed you’ll find, so it’s a good fit for people who need extra cushioning. The foam layers closely cradle your joints, which helps ease pressure off sore spots and promote spinal alignment for side sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. The Puffy Mattress also has outstanding motion isolation, making it particularly suitable for people who are easily awoken by their partner’s movements.

Construction Breakdown

The Puffy Mattress features an all-foam construction with a top layer of memory foam. This foam cradles your body closely and is infused with gel intended to reduce heat retention. A transitional layer of cooling polyfoam enhances the cushioning but also has a firmer feel for support. The base layer is composed of high-density polyfoam to stabilize the bed. The mattress is encased in a stain-resistant polyester cover, which is removable and machine washable.

Puffy gives customers 101 nights to try out the mattress, after which it’s backed by a lifetime warranty. Mattresses ship free to all 50 states.