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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 2022 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 |
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1 | Nectar Mattress Ratings![]() | Motion Transfer 94 Affordability 95 Softness 90 Off Gassing 88 Trial Period 96 | Check Price | |
2 | Puffy Lux![]() | Motion Transfer 96 Affordability 85 Softness 98 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
3 | Tuft & Needle Mint![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 89 Softness 97 Off Gassing 87 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
4 | Amerisleep![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 90 Softness 90 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
5 | Novosbed![]() | Motion Transfer 97 Affordability 86 Softness 89 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
6 | Leesa![]() | Motion Transfer 89 Affordability 89 Softness 97 Off Gassing 85 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
7 | Tuft and Needle![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 94 Softness 86 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
8 | Puffy![]() | Motion Transfer 92 Affordability 83 Softness 93 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
9 | GhostBed![]() | Motion Transfer 88 Affordability 93 Softness 83 Off Gassing 89 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
10 | Loom & Leaf![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 81 Softness 88 Off Gassing 92 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
11 | Ecosa![]() | Motion Transfer 92 Affordability 89 Softness 75 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
12 | Nolah Mattress![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 82 Softness 85 Off Gassing 85 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
13 | Zotto![]() | Motion Transfer 88 Affordability 85 Softness 85 Off Gassing 82 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
14 | Live and Sleep![]() | Motion Transfer 89 Affordability 90 Softness 84 Off Gassing 78 | 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 |
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1 | Cocoon by Sealy![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 89 Softness 90 Off Gassing 80 Trial Period 91 | 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 |
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1 | Brentwood Home Oceano![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 90 Softness 93 Off Gassing 96 Trial Period 94 | Check Price | |
2 | Dreamcloud![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 95 Softness 88 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 95 | Check Price | |
3 | Puffy Royal![]() | Motion Transfer 99 Affordability 88 Softness 95 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
4 | Wright![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 90 Softness 93 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 92 | Check Price | |
5 | Leesa Hybrid![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 90 Softness 80 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 92 | 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 |
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1 | WinkBeds![]() | Motion Transfer 91 Affordability 85 Softness 92 Off Gassing 97 Sleeps Cool 91 | Check Price | |
2 | Brooklyn Bedding![]() | Motion Transfer 89 Affordability 93 Softness 89 Off Gassing 91 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
3 | Sparrow![]() | Motion Transfer 88 Affordability 85 Softness 90 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
4 | Yaasa![]() | Motion Transfer 85 Affordability 88 Softness 95 Off Gassing 87 Trial Period 93 | Check Price | |
5 | Brooklyn Bedding Aurora![]() | Motion Transfer 86 Affordability 83 Softness 94 Off Gassing 89 Trial Period 95 | Check Price | |
6 | Aviya![]() | Motion Transfer 81 Affordability 87 Softness 85 Off Gassing 90 | Check Price | |
7 | Saatva Luxury Firm![]() | Motion Transfer 81 Affordability 87 Softness 82 Off Gassing 91 Sleeps Cool 83 | 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 |
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1 | Bear Hybrid![]() | Motion Transfer 91 Affordability 88 Softness 92 Off Gassing 91 Trial Period 92 | Check Price | |
2 | Amore![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 92 Off Gassing 89 Trial Period 90 | 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 |
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1 | airweave![]() | Motion Transfer 93 Affordability 90 Softness 60 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 89 | 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 |
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1 | Eight Pod![]() | Motion Transfer 93 Affordability 90 Unique Features 98 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 91 | Check Price | |
2 | Molecule![]() | Motion Transfer 97 Affordability 90 Softness 92 Off Gassing 92 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
3 | Sleepovation![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 87 Unique Features 93 Off Gassing 93 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
4 | Eight Sleep Pod Pro![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 80 Unique Features 99 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 91 | Check Price | |
5 | Helix Sleep![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 87 Unique Features 95 Off Gassing 93 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
6 | Level Sleep![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 89 Unique Features 91 Off Gassing 91 Trial Period 91 | Check Price | |
7 | Purple![]() | Motion Transfer 92 Affordability 83 Softness 87 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 95 | Check Price | |
8 | Bear Mattress![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 90 Unique Features 85 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price |
# | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
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ORGANIC MATTRESSES
# | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
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1 | Avocado![]() | Motion Transfer 85 Affordability 70 Softness 95 Off Gassing 100 Trial Period 97 | 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 |
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1 | Avocado Mattress![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 93 Softness 89 Off Gassing 100 Trial Period 95 | Check Price | |
2 | Awara![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 96 Softness 87 Off Gassing 98 Trial Period 95 | Check Price | |
3 | Happsy![]() | Motion Transfer 89 Affordability 92 Softness 88 Off Gassing 99 Trial Period 92 | Check Price | |
4 | Birch![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 88 Softness 90 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
5 | My Green Mattress![]() | Motion Transfer 87 Affordability 90 Softness 85 Off Gassing 100 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
6 | EcoCloud![]() | Motion Transfer 87 Affordability 87 Softness 92 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
7 | Nest Hybrid Latex![]() | Motion Transfer 85 Affordability 85 Softness 90 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
8 | Naturepedic EOS![]() | Motion Transfer 85 Affordability 89 Softness 89 Off Gassing 91 Trial Period 90 | Check Price |
LUXURY NATURAL MATTRESSES
# | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
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1 | Cedar![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 90 Softness 95 Trial Period 95 | Check Price |
FLIPPABLE NATURAL MATTRESSES
# | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
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1 | Zen Haven![]() | Motion Transfer 85 Affordability 90 Softness 95 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 85 | 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 |
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1 | Luma![]() | Motion Transfer 97 Affordability 85 Softness 88 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 92 | Check Price | |
2 | All Latex Mattress from Nest![]() | Motion Transfer 88 Affordability 85 Softness 92 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
3 | PlushBeds![]() | Motion Transfer 96 Affordability 86 Softness 79 Off Gassing 92 Trial Period 92 | Check Price | |
4 | Spindle![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 85 Softness 80 Off Gassing 92 Trial Period 90 | 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 |
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1 | Crystal Cove![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Affordability 90 Softness 92 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 95 | Check Price | |
2 | Layla![]() | Motion Transfer 89 Affordability 92 Off Gassing 88 Trial Period 93 | Check Price |
STORE BRANDS MATTRESSES
These mattresses can be found online and in stores such as Mattress Firm.
# | NAME | RATING | Statistics | LINK |
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1 | Tempurpedic Luxe Breeze![]() | Motion Transfer 97 Affordability 85 Softness 90 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 89 | Check Price | |
2 | Serta iComfort Blue 100![]() | Motion Transfer 93 Value 90 Softness 75 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
3 | BeautyRest Black Calistsa![]() | Motion Transfer 90 Value 80 Softness 60 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 85 | Check Price | |
4 | TEMPUR-Cloud Elite![]() | Motion Transfer 97 Value 80 Softness 96 Off Gassing 40 Trial Period 75 | Check Price | |
5 | Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme Breeze![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Value 75 Softness 80 Off Gassing 40 Trial Period 75 | Check Price | |
6 | Simmons BeautyRest Recharge![]() | Motion Transfer 80 Value 70 Softness 50 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 40 | 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 |
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1 | OkiOki![]() | Motion Transfer 96 Affordability 96 Softness 92 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
2 | Zinus Green Tea![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 96 Softness 92 Off Gassing 89 Trial Period 92 | Check Price | |
3 | Cypress Bamboo Gel 13![]() | Motion Transfer 96 Affordability 98 Softness 88 Off Gassing 87 Trial Period 89 | Check Price | |
4 | Love and Sleep Mattress![]() | Motion Transfer 91 Affordability 89 Softness 93 Off Gassing 95 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
5 | Zinus Cooling Gel![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 98 Softness 85 Off Gassing 89 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
6 | Allswell![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 93 Off Gassing 87 Trial Period 90 | Check Price | |
7 | Lucid 12″ Hybrid![]() | Motion Transfer 89 Affordability 95 Softness 87 Off Gassing 93 Trial Period 85 | Check Price | |
8 | Lucid Mattress![]() | Motion Transfer 95 Affordability 97 Softness 50 Off Gassing 90 Trial Period 30 | Check Price |

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