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If you’re looking for a traditional coil mattress or for a mattress that combines springs and foam, we have a guide to the best innerspring mattresses and one for the best hybrid mattresses (which includes some of the picks in this guide). If you’re looking to limit spending and don’t mind compromising on looks, nuance, and longevity, check out our guide to the best cheap mattresses (under $500).

The 11-inch Leesa Sapira Hybrid won more votes than any other mattress in the hybrid category when we first tested it in 2018, and it has remained a strong favorite through two more rounds of testing in 2019 and 2020. Hybrid mattresses feature both foam and coils, and this Leesa mattress’s memory-foam top provides good pressure relief, while its spring layer adds a gentle bounce. The high-quality, durable materials make this model a good value, and we think it would work well for stomach-, back-, and side-sleepers, as well as for those who weigh more than 200 pounds. The Leesa Sapira Hybrid comes with a 100-day trial period and a 10-year warranty.

Tempur-Pedic’s least expensive model is one of the best hybrid memory-foam mattresses we tested, and it’s a good option if you want the classic curve-conforming feel of a Tempur-Pedic bed without having to spend $3,000 to $5,000 for a queen. Like most of the brand’s mattresses, the 11-inch Tempur-Adapt has a pronounced hug, yet it feels completely supportive (including at the edges, so you don’t fall off), which is a sensation that many of our staffers loved. The line’s Medium Hybrid version also has a coil layer that keeps you from feeling completely stuck in foam (though you may not find it resilient enough if you’re accustomed to innerspring-only models). It’s suitable for a range of sleep positions and body types, including for people who weigh more than 200 pounds, and it comes with a 10-year warranty and a 90-day trial period. But if you return this mattress, you’ll have to pay steep shipping costs.

Of the mattresses we tried that didn’t have springs, Saatva’s Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm) was the best looking and arguably the best feeling. Its thick quilted cover prevents the top from feeling simply spongy, and there’s virtually no motion transfer. Compared with cheaper all-foam mattresses, the 12-inch Loom & Leaf is made with denser foam, which may help it last longer (and also makes it good for people who weigh over 200 pounds). This mattress comes in two firmness levels, so it should work for a variety of sleep positions. The lifetime warranty and 365-day trial period are particularly generous. But if you do end up returning the Loom & Leaf, you’ll have to pay a shipping fee of nearly $100.

Wirecutter testers and online reviewers who like the 14-inch Novaform ComfortGrande, sold at Costco stores and on Costco.com, consistently note its comfortably supportive feel and good value. At less than $600 online (and often on sale for $500, or even less if you buy it in-store; non-Costco members pay a 5% fee), the Novaform has a loose-cuddly sensation without a pronounced memory-foam sink. We think it’s best for back- and stomach-sleepers, or for side-sleepers who like firmer mattresses. Its foam densities suggest it should be durable, though we don’t think it’s the best pick for people who weigh more than 200 pounds. The Novaform ComfortGrande comes with a 20-year warranty. And, thanks to Costco’s generous return policy (the best we’ve seen), if you decide at any point that you don’t like it, you can arrange for a free pickup and full refund.

Because the Tuft & Needle New Original doesn’t have a memory-foam top, it’s easier to move around on than most bed-in-a-box mattresses, which is why we recommend it for people who rotate frequently throughout the night. It’s a great choice if you want the convenience and affordability of a foam bed without the sinking sensation of memory foam. However, we don’t think the 10-inch Tuft & Needle New Original will prove durable enough for those who weigh more than 200 pounds (as is true of most under-$1,000 queen mattresses). It comes with a 100-day trial and a 10-year warranty.

If you prefer latex mattresses, which tend to be more breathable, durable, and springier than memory-foam or polyfoam models, Saatva’s Zenhaven offers the best combination of comfort and value of those we’ve tested. The 10-inch Zenhaven feels supple but still supportive, with a springiness similar to that of a traditional coil mattress. We think it’s a good choice for back- or stomach-sleepers, or for side-sleepers who prefer a firmer mattress. The two-sided Zenhaven is flippable and has two firmness levels: The Luxury Plush side is medium-firm, and the other side is a bit firmer. Zenhaven offers a 365-day trial (though you have to pay a shipping cost of nearly $100 to return the mattress) and a lifetime warranty.