I did everything right. I researched, read reviews, even laid on this Sealy mattress in a showroom for 15 minutes while the salesperson awkwardly hovered. It felt amazing... until it didn't. After spending the last THREE YEARS on a mattress that cost me $850 and developed a body-shaped crater within 8 months, I'm super skeptical and literally trust no one.

The first 90 days were great, then it started freaking sinking in the middle. By the time I tried to use the warranty, they hit me with "normal wear and tear isn't covered" and "body impressions under ‘x’ inches aren't considered defects." EXCUSE ME?

Anyway. I'm now mattress shopping again, but THIS time, I want a simple, well-made mattress under $1000 that won't become a hammock within a year.

I'm looking at some online brands, but also considering going back to basics with something more traditional.

Has anyone found a good mattress under $1000 that's actually held up over time? What's your experience with hybrid vs all-foam designs? Any brands to absolutely avoid? (I’ve read that a lot of those trial periods often have ridiculous return processes and that most mattress reviews online are paid.)

Edit: WOW, didn't expect so many responses! I tried reading through all your suggestions, but they were too many… thanks so much everyone!

I ended up going with the Boring Hybrid Mattress (https://www.boring.co/products/hybrid-mattress) after a decision paralysis, since it checked all the boxes for me: under $1000, a 365 night trial period, good support, and plenty of positive reviews here on Reddit.

It might not be the most exciting pick, but it felt it was one of the safest bets. I’m super excited to finally try it out and see if it lives up to the hype (or at least doesn’t sag within 8 months)!

I’ve been trying to upgrade my sleep with a new mattress, but honestly, it’s been tough to find one that actually works for me. Struggling to find the right mattress too many options and issues like firmness, overheating, and lack of support make it overwhelming.

Have any of you found a mattress that made a noticeable difference in your sleep? Looking for recommendations on mattresses that offer great support, stay cool, and are durable all without breaking the bank.

I’ve seen brands like:

• Tempur-Pedic

• Purple

• Casper

• Saatva

Thanks in advance.

I’m wondering if anyone has insights into which BRANDS make durable, high-quality mattresses. I know what I’m looking for in terms of specs, features, and price, but I’m trying to make sure I’m getting something that’s well-constructed and won’t sag on me in a couple years.

I’ve gotten nothing but conflicting information so far. The mattresses I’ve liked in the stores are from a lot of the S-brands that I know use lower-quality materials, tend to sag, and don’t last as long. The bed-in-a-boxes from online retailers seem to have a good reputation online and in this sub, but I know they’re generally supposed to be less durable than the traditional kind and I know a lot of the manufacturers pay for good reviews, so I'm a little wary of them. I know types of materials are important as well and I've looked into that, but it's hard to find this information for a lot of mattresses.

I’m not super picky about feel as long as it’s reasonably firm and supportive and it doesn’t use a ton of memory foam, but I just want to know which brands, companies, and/or product lines are GOOD (and not bad) and will generally remain durable. Can anyone help?