Best Memory Foam Mattresses 2020 – Buyer’s Guide & Reviews

I guess you’ll agree with me when I say:

The search for a new mattress can be complicated.

But it doesn’t have to be!

So, I’ve put together a list of the best memory foam mattresses in 2020 to make things easy.

Best Memory Foam Mattresses 2020

Quality sleep is one of the most important factors for good health – but around 1 in 3 people suffer from insomnia, and an uncomfortable mattress doesn’t help! Memory foam could be the game changer you need. Take a look at our reviews below.

Memory Foam Mattress	Thickness	Warranty	Trial	Rating	Price	Link
Zinus Green Tea	6"-12"	10 years	No		$	Check Price
Tuft & Needle TN23Q (Editor's Choice #1)	10"	10 years	100 days		$$	Check Price
Sleep Innovations Shiloh	12"	20 years	No		$$	Check Price
DynastyMattress Cool Breeze	12"	30 years	120 days		$$	Check Price
DreamFoam Ultimate Dreams	13"	20 years	90 days		$$	Check Price
Leesa	10"	10 years	100 days		$$$	Check Price
Brentwood Home Bamboo	11"-13"	25 years	No		$$	Check Price
Sleep Innovations Shea (Editor's Choice #2)	10"	20 years	No		$$	Check Price
LUCID Plush	14"	25 years	No		$$	Check Price
Signature Sleep Memoir	6"-12"	1 year	No		$	Check Price

Zinus Green Tea – Budget-Friendly

I found this mattress to be super unique, as it uses green tea extract to maintain the memory foam’s freshness (and let’s be honest, the whole “green tea” concept adds a little extra “zen” as well!).

Once it arrived, I unpacked the mattress from the box and allowed it to inflate for about 30 hours. There was a slight odor as I unpacked and inflated the mattress, but it wasn’t nearly as strong as others I’ve tried (although this was a bit difficult to get out of the box).

Laying on this mattress feels like there’s a bit of an extra dimension to a traditional memory foam mattress, with a nice squishy top layer of foam. This top part conforms to your body, while the next layer of memory foam supports on a deeper level.

Overall, I would consider this to be a firm memory foam mattress, but with a nice give to the upper layer. It still feels soft, but with an underlying support that’s great for side and back sleepers.

My favorite things about it

Some things that could be improved

Conclusion

As someone who’s a sucker for anything “zen” and calming, I was initially attracted to the unique Green Tea aspect of this mattress – and in the end, was really happy with the sleep I had on it. You’re definitely buying a cheaper mattress here, so don’t expect the most dream-like experience ever, but for the price, it’s definitely a great pick in the memory foam department. While the green tea didn’t seem to make a huge difference in the experience of the mattress, I love the concept and my sleep was fine.

Tuft & Needle TN23Q – Editor’s Choice #1

Taking it up a price point, the Tuft & Needle is a good, high quality mattress that I found to be a good balance between soft and firm.

It would be a great pick for couples who can’t seem to ever compromise on a mattress they both love. The founders apparently created this mattress with the intention of providing a high-quality sleeping experience without the thousands of dollars price tag.

You really can feel the difference compared to the $100-200 mattresses. This one doesn’t get hot like cheaper memory foam, and it really does a great job of supporting your body while still keeping a comfortable softness in the top layer. It’s got a nice combination of bounciness, cushiness, and support that I didn’t find in some of the other mattresses.

They have a great return policy and a 100-day free trial, which is awesome since you often don’t know if you love a mattress until you’ve slept on it for a few months!

What I love about this one

What I didn’t love so much

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a mid-range mattress that can appeal to those who like both a soft and firm mattress, this one might be a good choice for you. I do love the trial policy and customer service, as this is a small company that’s clearly aiming to provide a great experience for their customers.

Sleep Innovations Shiloh – For Back And Side Sleepers

This 12-inch mattress is a bit thicker than what I normally go for, but I was open for the new experience.

They use two different layers of foam: a top 2.5 inch layer of softer memory foam on top, and a deeper 9.5 inch layer of support foam.

Because I tend to have mild back problems when sleeping on the wrong kind of mattress, I was excited to try this one out, as it promised full pressure point support and to help your body maintain proper alignment when sleeping.

Overall, this mattress seemed best for back and side sleepers. I actually did feel relief on my pressure points after using it for a few weeks, which was great. My husband wasn’t such a big fan of this mattress, but he’s a stomach sleeper and complained that the mattress was emitting too much heat (I didn’t feel any.)

What’s great

What’s not so great

Conclusion

I enjoy the Shiloh Mattress by Sleep Innovations, and had some really great nights of sleep on this one. My favorite thing about this mattress is how it really cradles my body and supports my pressure points even when I toss and turn. I’m not a huge fan of how heavy it is, so it could be a pain to transport around. Overall though, functionally it does a great job for the price.

DynastyMattress Cool Breeze Gel

Moving on to a new kind of memory foam: gel! What distinguishes this mattress is its SleepCool technology that uses a new memory foam material to keep the mattress cool, and air circulating so you don’t wake up feeling so hot in the middle of the night.

The 12″ mattress has 3 layers of foam, so let’s break it down: a 3″ layer of gel memory foam on top, followed by a 2″ layer of Art Cool Airflow Foam, and 5″ of density foam at the bottom for the foundation of support.

The mattress arrived in a tall box, inside several layers of vacuum-sealed plastic. After cutting the plastic away, my husband and I unrolled the mattress and let it inflate on the bed. I’d say after 4-5 hours it was already about 11 inches thick, and fully expanded to its full capacity within the next 12 hours.

What we loved

What we didn’t love so much

Conclusion

The Dynasty Cool Breeze uses an innovative gel memory foam to create a cooler mattress with good support and airflow. While the quality of sleep I got didn’t blow me out of the water, it was definitely a solid contender in its price range. If you tend to get hot on other memory foam mattresses, this one might be a good choice for you.

DreamFoam Ultimate Dreams

The DreamFoam Mattress is a thick mattress at 13″, perfect for those who crave extra support and a deep level of both firmness and softness.

It’s made up of 3″ of 4-lb gel memory foam, an innovative technology that helps provide extra softness at the top along with keeping the mattress cool. Underneath that layer is 2″ of 5-lb memory foam, and at the very bottom is an 8″ base of premium foam that serves as the foundation for the mattress.

The design of this mattress is intended to emulate more expensive mattresses like the Cloude Luxe, but at a fraction of the cost. It’s great if you’re looking to save some money, but still get a great mattress that will support your sleep.

The gel memory foam in the top layer is intended to really conform to your individual body, and provide unique support to each person sleeping on the bed. The gel actually also helps your body to maintain its temperature, so you don’t wake up feeling too hot or too cold.

What I love

And what’s not so great

Conclusion

Overall, I would really recommend this mattress for people looking for mid-priced memory foam that delivers on both comfort and support. There really isn’t much bad to say about this mattress, and I will try back-sleeping on it a few more times to see if that soreness was a fluke. Well-made, well-priced, and a good investment.

Leesa Memory Foam Mattress

The Leesa Mattress is understated but powerful! It combines a solid foundational core base layer with memory foam in the middle for combined support and flexibility, and a top layer of Avena foam that’s cooling and bouncy.

This mattress is best for all body types, and would be especially great for a couple who has different needs when it comes to their mattress, as it can deliver in many areas.

One cool aspect of this mattress is that for every ten they sell, they donate one mattress to a local shelter. It’s great to see a mattress company that’s socially active and cares about bigger issues as well as selling more mattresses.

With three comfy layers, the mattress feels like a nice blend of supportive and cushy. The top layer in particular impressed me, with 2″ of perforated foam that allows air to flow through. While this aerated approach was a good idea, however, I did end up feeling a bit warm when sleeping on this mattress.

The best parts

The worst parts

Conclusion

Even though this mattress didn’t have quite the right combination of softness and firmness that I personally prefer, I feel like it’s a powerful mattress for the price. The quality of foam just feels high, and I get the sense this mattress would last a long time. My husband and I could each be moving around on the bed and not be disturbed by the movement of the other. If you want a well-priced, high-quality mattress that’s half the cost of many other memory foams, this could be a good bet.

Brentwood Home Bamboo Gel

As a lover of anything natural and sustainable, I was particularly looking forward to trying out the Brentwood mattress with a bamboo cover.

We tried the 13-inch queen size, which is made in the USA but has a cover lined with New Zealand wool, which is supposed to keep moisture out and reduce any odors.

The 13 inches of foam are broken down as follows: 3.5″ of gel memory foam on the top, followed by 2″ of ventilated AirFlow Foam, then 7.5″ of base foam on the bottom.

The top layer of foam conforms to your body and isolates movement so you won’t feel your partner’s movements at night, while the middle layer keeps the mattress cool (so you don’t feel that typical hot feeling with memory foam mattresses.) Finally, the base layer provides that solid foundation, absorbing your weight and supporting you on a deeper level.

The bamboo cover is especially nice on this mattress, as it’s totally toxin-free (not sure I can say that for the others!) and is easy to take off, wash, and replace.

Things I loved

Some things I didn’t love so much

Conclusion

This mattress fits well in the mid-price range, and would work well for people who are conscious about using healthy materials. It’s also softer than most other firm memory foam mattresses in its class, so it would be good for someone who prefers a more cushy feeling.

Sleep Innovations Shea – Editors Choice #2

The 10″ Sleep Innovations Shea Memory Foam mattress is slightly smaller than some of the other mattresses we tried, but promised to provide a fantastic cradling support perfect for back and side sleepers.

This mattress is comprised of just 2 layers: a 3″ top layer of SureTemp Memory Foam, and a base of 7″ Support Form as the bottom foundation. While I initially thought this mattress would be inferior to those with 3 layers, I was wrong: the two layers did a great job of supporting and cradling my body, and ensuring I had a solid night’s sleep.

What I found was that it was firmer than I expected, and really holds your body in one place during the night. So for people who want to just settle in and find that one position to sleep in, this would be a great option. Personally, I love a mattress that lets me roll around a bit to find the perfect position, so this wasn’t ideal for that.

What’s great

What’s not so great

Conclusion

Overall, I think this mattress could be great if you’re looking to really sink in and not move during the night. It has a nice firm quality, but a cushy top layer that really wraps around your body. Delivery and unpacking were super easy, and it was easy to transport to our bedroom. If you like a firm mattress with a soft top, give this mattress a go.

LUCID Plush Gel

Always interested in “alternative” products, I ordered the Lucid Bamboo Charcoal infused memory foam mattress, to see what differences the bamboo charcoal would make to the sleeping experience.

This mattress is a deep 14″, with an impressive four layers of foam making up the mattress. The top layer is 1″ of bamboo charcoal memory foam, which I’ll explain more about in a minute. Next we have 3″ of gel memory foam, followed by 2″ of natural latex foam, and a bottom layer of 10″ of high density support foam. All of that makes an extremely supportive and richly-layered mattress!

Now, about this bamboo charcoal. This material is used because it is supposedly good for sensitive skin and thermal regulation – meaning we shouldn’t feel so hot during the night. Personally, I didn’t notice much difference between this mattress and others that used different materials, but then again, I’m not particularly prone to skin issues.

Overall, the experience of this mattress provided a great night’s sleep for both my husband and I. While thicker than most mattresses we would normally try, it was a very pleasurable sleeping experience.

What I loved:

What wasn’t so good

Conclusion

I personally enjoyed this mattress a lot, and had a great night’s sleep despite feeling a bit sore in the hip area in the morning. My husband slept like a baby, and we both agreed that the bamboo charcoal really helped out with the heat problem. Overall, this was one of the best memory foam mattresses for maintaining and regulating temperature. We both felt a comfortable temperature all night, and didn’t toss and turn at all.

Signature Sleep Memoir – Eco-Friendly

This 12″ Signature Sleep mattress initially attracted me because of its use of non-toxic materials. They promise that their mattress is free from toxic substances like flame retardants, mercury, formaldehyde, and heavy metals.

The mattress itself is made up of 2 foam layers: a top 3.5″ layer of Memory Foam, and a bottom 8.5″ layer of high density foam for foundational support.

This mattress arrived differently than some of the others – it came in a duffle-like bag that we simply opened up and unwrapped the rolled-up mattress. One great thing was that there wasn’t much of an odor as this mattress inflated! Bonus points!

What I loved

And what I didn’t love so much

Conclusion

If you’re someone who really values eco-friendly products, this mattress may be the choice for you. It’s really fantastic to know you’re not toxifying your home or body with terrible chemicals that are in most household items. The eco-friendly materials feel nearly identical to most of the other memory foam mattresses we tried. The one difference was that the top layer wasn’t quite as pleasantly squishy as the other mattresses. However, if you enjoy more of a firm feel, this could be the mattress for you.

Memory Foam Mattress Buyer’s Guide

Have you been tossing and turning all night, unable to get a full night of sleep? Do you wake up feeling groggy, like all you want to do is turn over and close your eyes for another hour or two, despite the laundry list of things you have to do in the morning?

I was there, and I knew it was because of our mattress. Chances are, your mattress could be impeding on your quality of sleep, which then negatively impacts your quality of life.

Luckily, purchasing a new mattress is a quick and easy way to make a change for the better. However, there are literally thousands of mattresses out there, and the choice can be overwhelming.

In fact, it can be so difficult to decide, that many people just opt to stick with the (bad) mattress they have, rather than go through all the trouble to understand what makes a good one.

This guide will help you understand what’s important to know when buying a new mattress, and how to recognize when you find it.

Why buying a mattress is so difficult

Mattress shopping is notoriously complicated, because there are so many factors that go into the process.

First of all, there aren’t just two options of “soft” and “firm”. There is an endless grey area of mattress firmness levels that can be mind-boggling, especially if you aren’t really sure what you personally prefer.

Next, it can be difficult to select the right mattress if you have a partner who prefers a different kind of mattress than you do. How can you find one mattress to satisfy two different needs?

Finally, there are so many different textures and materials used: from traditional box-spring mattresses to memory foam, and all of the different materials used in each.

Why memory foam?

The truth about memory foam is that the benefit lies in the design. The problem for most people is that when they sleep, their mattresses don’t distribute weight evenly. This throws your body out of alignment and leads to restless nights and groggy mornings.

This NASA-designed material actually conforms to your body’s contours, supporting alignment and evenly distributing weight so that you get a deep night’s rest. Your heavier body parts like your hips will sink deeper while body parts that don’t protrude will be kept more even.

Another cool benefit that I love is that memory foam absorbs movement, meaning your partner will get a better night’s rest too if you tend to dance everywhere when you sleep.

There’s a reason why you can find this stuff in everything from mattresses to pillows and even dog beds. It really works.

Factors to consider

There are a few important factors that you’ll want to think about when looking for your new memory foam mattress:

Tips for buying your memory foam mattress

Shopping time! This is an exciting process, as long as you keep your head about you! True, it can be overwhelming to go mattress shopping, but just look at this as a fun experience! When you’re in the market for a mattress and in the midst of the shopping process, here are a few things that are helpful to know:

• Test it out physically if you can. If you go shopping in the store, physically get on the mattress and try it out! And if you buy online, go for a mattress that has a trial period so you can give it a try and return it if it doesn’t work for you.
• Check the return policy. If your new mattress doesn’t have a free trial period, you’ll want to be aware of the return policy. Oftentimes, you won’t notice the effects of a mattress until several weeks have gone by of sleeping on it. So make sure you’ll have enough time to really sleep on it, then have the ability to return it if there are any problems.
• Know your warranty. Similar to the return policy, you’ll want to make sure your mattress has a good warranty that’s at least 5 years. Poor quality mattresses tend to degrade more quickly, so you’ll want some assurance that the one you’re purchasing will last the test of time.

Price ranges

When it comes to shopping for mattresses, you can literally find something for any budget. And it probably goes without saying that as the price increases, so does the quality and durability of the mattress. While you can find a mattress and nearly any price, as a general rule, most mattresses fall into one of the following price ranges:

It’s really up to you how much you want to spend on your new mattress. Getting a quality night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health, so just keep that in mind when deciding on an amount of money to invest in a new mattress.

Delivery checklist

Having your new mattress delivered is an exciting day! However, there are some things you’ll want to know about delivery before buying your mattress. Here’s what you’ll want to keep in mind:

• Is shipping/delivery included in the cost of your mattress? Since a mattress is such a massive item, you want to make sure that shipping and delivery are included! You definitely don’t want to have to pay for that. A good mattress company will offer to deliver it to your door at no extra cost.
• Will they dispose of my old mattress for me? An extra bonus is when the mattress company will help you take care of your old one. Many will even offer to recycle your mattress for you at no extra cost.
• How long will delivery take? There’s nothing worse than finding the perfect new mattress, only to find out that delivery will take a few weeks! Find out how long it will take to arrive – it shouldn’t be more than a week.

Final Verdict