7 Best Foam Mattresses of 2026, Tested by Our Experts

If these mattresses appeal to you, then you have lots of models to choose from, no matter what your budget is. Perhaps thanks in part to the rise of direct-to-consumer boxed brands, CR’s latest member surveys have found that foams are the least expensive mattress option compared with the two other mattress categories we test—innerspring and adjustable air.

And as CR’s Martin Lachter reports, this represents a significant shift from approximately 12 years ago, when high-end Tempur-Pedics dominated the foam market. What’s more, in Consumer Reports’ 2024 mattress brand comfort and satisfaction ratings of 60,739 mattresses, members owning foam mattresses were more likely than those owning innerspring mattresses to describe the comfort of their bed as excellent.

If you’re looking for a foam mattress, our roundup below is a great place to start. (But if you prefer the resilience of coils with varying degrees of foam, see our roundup of innerspring ratings, which includes hybrid mattresses.) For CR’s full slate of tested mattresses, go to our comprehensive ratings and reviews. CR members can also take advantage of our personalized mattress finder. And if you need shopping advice, check our mattress buying guide.