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What's behind our mattress Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 38 models in mattresses to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
Based mainly on side and back support, durability, and stability; displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Side sleeping
A measure of how well a mattress supports and maintains the horizontal alignment of the spine while you're lying on your side.
Back sleeping
A measure of how well a mattress supports and maintains the spine's natural curve while you're lying on your back.
Durability
Our analysis of how well a mattress maintains its original shape, height, firmness, and side/back sleeping support after 8 years of simulated use.
Stabilization
A measure of how much vibration is transmitted across the mattress; for memory- and latex-foam mattresses, higher scores indicate ease of changing sleep position.
Claimed firmness
The manufacturer's claimed firmness level.
Measured firmness
Our own judgment, based on testing, of a mattress's firmness level.

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Recommended mattresses

Recommended mattresses are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Mattress buying guide

To find the mattress that is right for you, read our expert advice on which features to consider and how to find the best value.

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With so many mattresses to choose from, what’s the best way to tell that you’re buying the right one? Consumer Reports has shopped in all kinds of stores, interviewed mattress manufacturers, polled readers about their mattress buying experiences, and recruited our staff to “test drive” mattresses. If you're looking for information about mattresses, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our mattress buying guide to help you choose the best mattress for your needs.

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Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among mattresses, weigh performance, features, price and attributes that matter to you, such as ease of movement and maintaining warmth.

Mattress brands (11)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.

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Mattress buying guide

You should think about buying a new mattress if you wake up tired or achy, you tend to sleep better at hotels than at home, your mattress looks saggy or lumpy, you're over 40, or your mattress is at least five to seven years old. Use this mattress guide to help with your purchase.

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