A mattress purchase is a big deal: It’s an investment, and it’s the foundation of your sleep for years—which is why familiarizing yourself with the best mattresses (and mattress brands) should be the first step when picking out a new mattress. We’ve started the legwork for you. Architectural Digest staffers have put several leading mattress brands to the test, and ahead, they’ll report on their experiences. There’s a different model out there for everyone, as these pro mattress-testing editors have noted. Find out what they loved about these mattresses, and what (if anything) they were still left wanting.
Here is the complete list of the mattress brands we covered. Click through if you’d like to jump straight to a specific mattress review:
- DreamCloud
- Leesa
- Floyd
- WinkBed
- Allswell
- Saatva
- Happsy
- Serta
- Layla
- Nectar
- Casper
- Helix
- Birch by Helix
- Tuft & Needle
- Drumi
Please note that all prices are for queen-size mattresses. Check retailers for additional price and size information.
Reviewer: Nick Mafi, digital features editor
What stands out about this mattress brand to you?
Great delivery process in that the setup was very seamless and easy. I showed a friend how easy it was to set up, as he was in the market for a new mattress. Even before he lay on it to test the quality, he was pulling up the website to place an order. And that was purely from seeing the ease of delivery and the simple setup process.
What mattress do you have?
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid in a twin.
What do you love about this mattress?
I grew up sleeping on a twin mattress, which is to say I didn’t have the best sleeping experience as a kid. But DreamCloud takes the twin-mattress comfort to another level. It’s not just how my body feels when I lie on it, it’s also how the actual mattress feels when I touch it. It has that feel of something that’s expensive, when in fact, you’re not paying a crazy price for it.
It wouldn’t be about the mattress itself, but in the shipment process. I don’t know if this is too big of an ask (it probably is, which is why they don’t do it), but if DreamCloud added an extra button to have someone pick up my old mattress, I would happily pay up for that.
How does this mattress compare to other mattresses you’ve slept on?
In terms of twin mattresses, this is the best one I’ve slept on. The only one that’s comparable is Nectar.
Would you buy from this mattress brand again?
Absolutely. First I just need to buy a space with more bedrooms...and that may take some time.
Reviewer: Audrey Lee, commerce writer
What stands out about this mattress brand to you?
Leesa is one of the original pioneers of the bed-in-box movement, and you can tell being in the mattress space for so long has allowed the brand to really hone its craft and create a genuinely great product. My Leesa mattress still feels as nice as the day I got it (I’ve been sleeping on it for a little over a year), and it’s definitely a testament to the brand’s commitment to quality. I also appreciate that the company contributes to charity and recognizes the importance of giving back, outlined in its One-Ten initiative which provides one mattress to a family in need for every 10 sold.