I am looking into buying a new mattress and I saw that Consumer Reports has a pretty recent review on the best mattresses of 2019. I am not a member and was wondering if anyone had that review and could share it with me.

does anyone have the report for this year?

Hello! Does any one have the most recent consumer reports for the 2021 mattresses?

Also feel free to give me any pocket coil mattress side/back sleeper recommendations. ☺

5/24/25 - Thank you for an amazing AMA and thank you to everyone who asked a question. I hope this thread was able to help! I will continue to answer any questions that come in until the thread archives. If you need a personalized mattress recommendation be sure to use my mattress quiz here - https://naplab.com/mattress-quiz/ (I manually respond to all of these requests, it's not an automated form). For all other questions please feel free to DM, chat, or email me here - https://naplab.com/contact/ - And for all else, check out my site at https://naplab.com/ - there you can find all of my reviews, comparisons, best of lists, shopping / research guides, and a whole lot more.

Hi Reddit!

My name is Derek Hales. I am a professional mattress tester and I’ve been testing mattresses since 2014. Over the years, I’ve tested 453 mattresses (and counting) from 99 different brands. 

4 years ago I launched NapLab.com and developed a new way to test mattresses. Instead of merely sleeping on a mattress and then writing a subjective assessment, I use a battery of 10 objective and data-driven tests (with 43 individual data points) to help quantify the performance criteria that are important for most sleepers.

My testing process includes:

• Thermal photographs to assess cooling performance / heat retention

• Accelerometer data to measure the intensity and duration of motion transfer across the mattress

• Sex performance testing using a weighted equation including 5 factors (bounce, edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling)

• High FPS video / high resolution photo analysis to take precise & objective measurements for sinkage, material responsiveness, edge support, and bounce

• In addition to other data-driven tests. You can see the full testing process here - https://naplab.com/how-we-test-mattresses/

I’ve spent the majority of my adult life working to create videos, photographs, data, comparisons, guides, and reviews that can help people find a mattress that is perfectly suited to their needs.

Happy to answer any questions about mattresses, sleep, NapLab, the sleep / mattress industry, or anything else on your mind 🙂

Proof - https://imgur.com/a/lxfJMSR

PS - if you need help choosing a mattress check out my mattress quiz - https://naplab.com/mattress-quiz/ - I provide personalized mattress recommendations based on your needs, preferences, and budget. FYI, the quiz isn’t automated, I manually review all submissions so it does take me a little time to answer, but I can usually respond within 24 hours.

Mattress shopping is kicking my butt. Between trying to find the right firmness, staying cool at night, and getting enough support, it feels impossible to pick one. Analysis paralysis is real!

Did you find a mattress that was a total game-changer for your sleep? I’d love recommendations for one that’s supportive, sleeps cool, and holds up over time also something budget-friendly.

I’ve seen a lot about Tempur-Pedic, Purple, Casper, and Saatva. Any strong feelings (good or bad) about these?

I'm looking at Consumer Reports, and they've rated the Avocado Green mattress as the best mattress for side sleeping. Okay - but then I looked up the Original Purple mattress I'm currently on (and returning because it's too firm), and CR has rated it as a 3/10 in firmness. How does that make sense? Purple's own website rates their original mattress as quite firm - the most firm vs their newer options... Anyone have experience with both of these mattresses?

Hi! My name is Tanya Christian, and I cover all things sleep at Consumer Reports. I’m a senior multimedia content manager and have been an editor in the lifestyle space for over a decade. My deep understanding of the importance of sleep has made me passionate about helping people select the best products to optimize their sleep environment.

What questions do you have about sleep products?

Thanks for all your questions. Check out our:

Guide to Better Sleep

I've been researching mattresses for 3 weeks and I'm more confused than when I started. My current mattress is 12 years old and causing serious back pain but every time I think I've found the right one I read conflicting reviews. I'm a side sleeper around 180 pounds and need something that won't destroy my shoulders but also supports my lower back. Budget is around 1000 for a queen. The mattress industry feels like a scam with fake review sites and return policies that sound good until you actually try to return something.

How did you actually decide on a mattress without losing your mind? And for side sleepers with back issues, what ended up working that didn't cost a fortune or feel like drowning while sleeping?

Based on what I've read, they test it for durability, firmness, support for back and side sleeping, and take into consideration reviews from 74,000 buyers in the last 10 years.

Their top rated mattresses are:

1. Avocado Green

2. Casper Original Hybrid

3. SleepFresh Hybrid

4. Ethan Allan EA Signature Platinum Plush