The 8 Best Memory Foam Mattresses for All Types of Sleepers

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Puffy

Best on a Budget:

shp - 1298 Available at Nectar

Best for Hot Sleepers:

shp - 1799 Available at Puffy

Best Firm:

shp - 2099 Available at Saatva

Best for Combination Sleepers:

shp - 1095 Available at Casper

Best Luxury:

shp - 3199 Available at Temur-Pedic

Best Flippable:

shp - 1099 Available at Layla

Best for Athletes:

shp - 1499 Available at Amerisleep

Best for Back Pain:

shp - 1195 Available at Tuft & Needle Mint

Ever wonder what it would feel like to fall asleep on a cloud? Then you should consider a memory foam mattress. The best options distribute your weight evenly along the surface in a way that makes you feel like you're floating, while also cradling your curves and supporting your spine throughout the night.

Thanks to the rising popularity of memory foam, there are dozens of unique foam bed options on the market. The experts at Mattress Advisor tested hundreds of beds to create a list of the best memory foam mattresses you can shop online.

The 8 Best Memory Foam Mattresses:

Choosing a Memory Foam Mattress

Here are some of the key factors to consider when you start shopping for a new mattress, including what type of sleeper you are and whether you tend to wake up with aches and pains.

Sleep Position

Memory foam beds are one of the best mattress types for side sleepers, who need a little extra cushion to prevent their hips and shoulders from bearing too much weight. Memory foam has enough give to cradle these pressure points while still keeping your midsection and back supported in a healthy, neutral posture.

A foam bed can also be a good option for back sleepers and stomach sleepers as long as you choose the right firmness level. Medium-firm mattresses, in particular, work well for relieving back pain — they're supportive enough to maintain spine alignment yet soft enough to keep you comfortable. As for combination sleepers, who switch positions frequently throughout the night, they would benefit from a responsive mattress that adapts to their movements.

Pressure Relief

Memory foam beds are known for their ability to provide stellar pressure relief. No matter how you sleep, your position will naturally place more stress on the hips, shoulders, knees, and chest (if you snooze on your stomach). Memory foam not only cushions these areas, but it also distributes your weight along the length of the mattress to help alleviate strain.

Responsiveness

As you rest on memory foam, your body creates a soft imprint on the surface of the bed as it contours around your curves. A responsive mattress will spring back into place and fill in those indentations, making it easier to switch positions.

Motion Isolation

If you sleep with a partner, choosing a mattress that limits motion transfer could be a relationship saver. The best mattress for couples is a motion-isolating bed that absorbs the movements of your sleep companion so that you can remain undisturbed by their tossing and turning.

Types of Memory Foam Mattresses

Gel Memory Foam

Traditional memory foam mattresses have a reputation for heat retention. But in gel memory foam beds, the layers of foam are infused with temperature-regulating cooling gel beads that move body heat away from the surface to help prevent overheating. It's worth noting that while gel-infused foam beds may sleep cooler than all-foam beds, they still fall short of innerspring and hybrid mattresses, which integrate coils into their design for an ultra-cool sleep experience.

Copper-Infused Foam

Infusing foam with copper allows for more breathability in your mattress, making it easier to regulate temperature throughout the night. But, as is true with gel-infused foam, copper-infused foam beds usually don't sleep as cool as mattresses with coils.

The 8 Best Memory Foam Mattresses

Best On a Budget: Nectar

The Nectar memory foam mattress is filled with features you'd typically expect from a pricier bed, such as a plush layer infused with gel, a transition layer that adapts to your movements, and excellent edge support that will prevent the bed from sagging over time. Typically on sale for $799, the Nectar was awarded 'best mattress under $1,000' by the experts at Mattress Advisor. Its adaptive memory foam offers quality responsiveness and excels at relieving pressure along your hips and shoulders –– great news for side and combination sleepers.

  • Mattress Type: Gel memory foam

  • Mattress Advisor Score: 8.7/10

  • Customer Rating: 4.7/5

  • Firmness: Medium-firm: 6/10

  • Trial Period: 365 nights

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Best for Hot Sleepers: Puffy Lux

Normally, memory foam mattresses are not compatible with hot sleepers, but the Puffy Lux proves that's not always the case. This online mattress is made with a special type of memory foam that's temperature-resistant, meaning it doesn't contract or expand with temperature changes like typical memory foam. The Puffy Lux also has a top layer of gel memory foam that facilitates airflow and keeps the surface of the bed cool to the touch. These elements, along with a strong core support layer, are to thank for the mattress's high scores in spine alignment, edge support, and durability from Mattress Advisor. (Related: The Best Cooling Weighted Blankets for Hot Sleepers)

  • Mattress Type: Memory foam

  • Mattress Advisor Score: 9.3/10

  • Customer Rating: 5/5

  • Firmness: Medium-firm: 6/10

  • Trial Period: 101 nights

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Best Firm: Loom & Leaf

Firmer mattresses are adept at alleviating strain placed on your back, and the Loom & Leaf from Saatva is no exception. With high marks in spine alignment and durability, this bed's contouring memory foam and dense polyfoam work in tandem to keep your spine in a neutral position. It even earned the title of the 'best mattress for back sleepers' from Mattress Advisor thanks to its firmer feel. Plus, the quilted antimicrobial organic cotton cover creates a plush surface and promotes clean, healthy sleep. As an added perk, your Loom & Leaf mattress comes with free white glove delivery, which includes discarding your old bed.

  • Mattress Type: Gel memory foam

  • Mattress Advisor Score: 8.2/10

  • Customer Rating: 4.9/5

  • Firmness: Relaxed-firm: 6/10; Firm: 8/10

  • Trial Period: 180 nights

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Best for Combination Sleepers: Casper Original

The all-foam Casper Original mattress is a hit because of its universally appealing medium-firm feel and soft layers that cradle your pressure points and provide zoned support. Scoring a perfect 10 out of 10 in responsiveness, the Casper adjusts to your movements with ease, making it effortless to switch positions. Plus, its high spine alignment score means you'll be well-supported in every position. (Related: The Best Mattress In a Box for Every Type of Sleeper)

  • Mattress Type: Memory foam

  • Mattress Advisor Score: 9.1/10

  • Customer Rating: 4.5/5

  • Firmness: Medium-firm: 6/10

  • Trial Period: 100 nights

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Best Luxury: Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-ProAdapt

For those seeking hotel-style comfort and a classic memory foam feel, the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-ProAdapt is for you. It features a decadent quilted top layer that cushions you to sleep and uses innovative technology to stay cool throughout the night. You also get to pick from four different firmness levels: soft, medium, firm, and medium hybrid (which combines innerspring coils and memory foam). Plus, crowd-pleasing details like premium pressure relief and support allow you to experience deep relaxation while you snooze.

  • Mattress Type: Memory foam

  • Mattress Advisor Score: Coming soon

  • Customer Rating: 4.6/5

  • Firmness: Medium-firm: 5/10

  • Trial Period: 90 nights

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Best Flippable: Layla

If you can't decide between a soft or firm bed, the Layla mattress gives you both. Simply flip the mattress over to whatever side best fits your preferred level of firmness. The top foam layers on each side are infused with copper for improved temperature regulation, and the Layla's support layer contours along your curves for top-of-the-line pressure relief. These same qualities also make the Layla a great mattress for sex––the cooling qualities of the layers will keep you and your partner comfy.

  • Mattress Type: Copper-infused memory foam

  • Mattress Advisor Score: 8.8/10

  • Customer Rating: 4.5/5

  • Firmness: Medium-soft: 4/10; Medium-firm: 7/10

  • Trial Period: 120 nights

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Best for Athletes: Amerisleep AS3

The Amerisleep AS3 mattress comes wrapped in a cover that's designed with recovery in mind. This bed's medium firmness level suits any sleep position and its spine alignment capabilities aid in relieving back pain and promoting a healthy posture. It's no wonder the Amerisleep AS3 earned the title of 'best mattress for back pain' from Mattress Advisor. Add in high-quality foam layers that help alleviate pressure from sore joints, and you have an ideal mattress for restoring active bodies. (Related: These Tech Products Can Help You Recover from Your Workout While You Sleep)

  • Mattress Type: Memory foam

  • Mattress Advisor Score: 8.4/10

  • Customer Rating: 4.7/5

  • Firmness: Medium: 6/10

  • Trial Period: 100 nights

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Best for Back Pain: Tuft & Needle Mint

The Tuft & Needle Mint is made with three adaptive foam layers that keep your spine supported in a neutral, natural posture and prevent you from twisting into uncomfortable positions. Backed by a near-perfect alignment score from Mattress Advisor, this bed is a good choice for sleepers who often wake up with aches and pains. It's also highly responsive and provides excellent edge support.

  • Mattress Type: Foam blend

  • Mattress Advisor Score: 8.9/10

  • Customer Rating: 4.6/5

  • Firmness: Medium: 5/10

  • Trial Period: 100 nights

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Jillian Mueller is a health and lifestyle writer for Mattress Advisor.