Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
These queen-size innerspring, foam, and adjustable air mattresses offer the best support for side sleepers in CR's tests
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If your go-to sleeping position is to snooze on your side, you are among the more than 60 percent of adults who say thatās what they prefer, at least for part of the night. But with so many mattresses on the market today, finding the right bed for your sleep style can be a challengeāuntil now.
Weāve put together a list of mattresses that are especially fantastic for side sleepers, according to our rigorous lab tests. We also know that not everyone is a side sleeper. If your partner is not, youāll want a mattress that rates well for all sleeping positions. Check out your options in our comprehensive mattress ratings. Weāve also identified the best mattresses for couples so that you and your honey can both get a great nightās rest.
How CR Tests Mattresses for Side Support
In our support tests, we use people of small and large stature. We average the results of both to produce the score for average-sized sleepers.
Best Innerspring Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Best Foam Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Best Adjustable Air Mattresses for Side Sleepers
Tips for Buying a Mattress
Tossing and turning all night? Maybe itās time for a new mattress. On the "Consumer 101" TV show, CR expert Chris Regan shares tips on what to look for when mattress shopping.