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What Makes Sleep Sherpa’s Mattress Reviews Different?
Since starting this site, I have been able to conduct literally, hundreds of mattress reviews from online mattress start-ups to big-name retail brands like Tempurpedic and Serta. This site started as a way for me to learn more about what makes a quality mattress and share my personal findings in hopes you will find the right mattress for your needs the first time.
But don’t just take my word for it. Over the years, I have worked with top-notch engineers to develop some proprietary tests and tools to give you even more information about how these mattresses work. But don’t take their word for it either. I also opened a showroom for people to try out some of these brands first hand and let me know what they think.
All of this feedback helps me make better recommendations for you. Instead of buying 20 mattresses that you think may work and returning 19, I want you to get it right the first time. An unwanted outcome of free trials that these companies offer is excessive returns that creates an environmental hazard.
In addition to personally reviewing all these mattresses and getting to know the owners of each company, I have also opened showrooms where you can try out these mattresses in person. Despite all our technology, nothing beats how you actually feel while laying down on the mattress yourself.
Below are mattresses that I have personally tested. This is an overwhelming list. Although choice is a good thing, too much choice leads to decision fatigue. I want to serve as your guide through the mattress buying journey.
There are a few brands that really stand out in terms of quality, construction and trial period. An example is Brentwood Home. They make all their mattresses in their own factory in California. Others have outstanding trial periods and warranties. Make sure to check out my Best Mattresses 2020 list to see which mattress brands are making some noise in the industry.
Just about all of these mattresses are compatible with an adjustable bed. This means you can get the most out of your mattress. Check out my Adjustable Bed reviews here.
MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES
This is the largest category of mattresses. Many of the new startups created a mattress in a box made of layers of glued foam with the advent of roll packing machines that could compress the foam into boxes that can be shipped via UPS, FedEx or a similar carrier.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idle Gel Foam | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Nest Signature | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | Nectar Mattress Ratings | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | Puffy Lux | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 5 | Tuft & Needle Mint | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | Amerisleep | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 7 | Lull | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 8 | Acesleep | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 9 | Novosbed | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 10 | Leesa | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 11 | Tuft and Needle | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 12 | Puffy | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 13 | Nuvanna | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing | Check Price | |
| 14 | GhostBed | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 15 | Loom & Leaf | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 16 | Ecosa | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 17 | Nolah Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 18 | Zotto | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 19 | Live and Sleep | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing | Check Price |
MADE IN AMERICA MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES
Below are some memory foam reviews that are made in America and are a great value. One that particularly stands out is the Cocoon Mattress. This is a dense foam mattress with the option for a phase change cover and two different firmness options. It is an excellent value for the price.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snuggle Pedic | Motion Transfer Affordability Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Cocoon by Sealy | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
LUXURY MATTRESSES
The Luxury category includes mattresses at a higher price point. They may be more labor intensive to make such as hand tufting or incorporate more expensive materials.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentwood Home Oceano | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Dreamcloud | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | Puffy Royal | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | Lytton | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Sleeps Cool | Check Price | |
| 5 | Wright | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | Leesa Hybrid | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
INNER SPRING MATTRESSES
These mattresses have inner springs in typically in the form of pocket coils. Some are delivered by a freight carrier since they are not roll packed but you can purchase them online. A growing trend is hybrid mattresses that include both memory foam and coils so that you get contouring and a little bit of bounce too.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lytton | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Sleeps Cool | Check Price | |
| 2 | WinkBeds | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Sleeps Cool | Check Price | |
| 3 | Luuf | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Sleeps Cool | Check Price | |
| 4 | Brooklyn Bedding | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 5 | Alexander Hybrid | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | Yaasa | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 7 | Brooklyn Bedding Aurora | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 8 | Aviya | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing | Check Price | |
| 9 | Saatva Luxury Firm | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Sleeps Cool | Check Price |
MICROCOIL & FOAM MATTRESSES
Microcoils help with contouring and support in a very subtle way. They are becoming more common in foam mattresses as they help the mattress breath and make it a little easier to move around in. Below are mattresses that are primarily foam but have microcoil technology.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Hybrid | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Agility Bed | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | Amore | Motion Transfer Affordability Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | eLuxury Supply | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
INNOVATIVE MATTRESSES
I’m notsure how to classify these mattresses as they use either completely different material than traditional spring and foam mattresses or they are a very new take on them. Definitely check these out as they may be just what you need after a long quest for the best mattress.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | airweave | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
PERFORMANCE MATTRESSES
Performance mattresses are the next generation of mattresses. They can often be customized to particular sleep preferences or offer a new technology beyond just memory foam. This category includes some really innovative products.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eight Pod | Motion Transfer Affordability Unique Features Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Molecule | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | Sleepovation | Motion Transfer Affordability Unique Features Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | Eight Sleep Pod Pro | Motion Transfer Affordability Unique Features Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 5 | Helix Sleep | Motion Transfer Affordability Unique Features Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | Muse Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Unique Features Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 7 | Level Sleep | Motion Transfer Affordability Unique Features Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 8 | Purple | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 9 | Bear Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Unique Features Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
ALL NATURAL MATTRESSES
All Natural mattresses are those that use primarily natural materials such as natural latex, organic cotton covers and wool fire barriers. This category of mattresses includes spring mattresses that use as many natural materials as possible to make the mattress as green as possible.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avocado Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Awara | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | Happsy | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | Birch | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 5 | My Green Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | EcoCloud | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 7 | Nest Hybrid Latex | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 8 | Naturepedic EOS | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
LUXURY NATURAL MATTRESSES
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Trial Period | Check Price |
FLIPPABLE NATURAL MATTRESSES
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idle Sleep Natural Latex | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Zen Haven | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
NATURAL LATEX MATTRESSES
These mattresses are made with natural latex. Either dunlop and/or talalay. Latex is a very resilient material and a quality latex mattress should last 15 years or more.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luma | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Q3 from Nest | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | PlushBeds | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | Spindle | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 5 | Metta Bed | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | Savvy Rest | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
DUAL FIRMNESS MATTRESSES
Dual firmness mattresses had diffrent firmness levels on each side. This increases the chances that you will like at leas one side and makes them more versatile. They are grreat for guest bedrooms where you can quickly change out firmness by flipping the mattress keeping your guests happy and comfortable.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal Cove | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Layla | Motion Transfer Affordability Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | Idle Sleep | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
STORE BRANDS MATTRESSES
These mattresses can be found online and in stores such as Mattress Firm.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tempurpedic Luxe Breeze | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Serta iComfort Blue 100 | Motion Transfer Value Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | BeautyRest Black Calistsa | Motion Transfer Value Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | TEMPUR-Cloud Elite | Motion Transfer Value Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 5 | Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme Breeze | Motion Transfer Value Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | Simmons BeautyRest Recharge | Motion Transfer Value Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
MATTRESSES UNDER $600
If you are looking for a mattress and are on a budget, consider these brands below. These mattresses retail for under $600 for a queen. The quality of these mattresses is good but they may not have all the features as some of the higher priced models.
| # | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OkiOki | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 2 | Zinus Green Tea | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 3 | Cypress Bamboo Gel 13 | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 4 | Love and Sleep Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 5 | Amazon Basics | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 6 | Zinus Cooling Gel | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 7 | Allswell | Motion Transfer Affordability Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 8 | Aveline | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 9 | Lucid 12″ Hybrid | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 10 | eLuxury Supply | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 11 | Elysse Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 12 | Zinus Pocket Spring iCoil | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price | |
| 13 | Lucid Mattress | Motion Transfer Affordability Softness Off Gassing Trial Period | Check Price |
