As professional mattress testers who have experience mattress shopping in-store and online, we recommend Helix or DreamCloud as the best mattress brand. Both brands specialize in hybrid mattresses, which pair memory foam with coils for a best-of-both-worlds effect; and offer a plethora of well-priced, high-quality options to choose from.

The added space of a king mattress makes it ideal for couples seeking more space, families who co-sleep or hang out in bed, pet owners wanting room for their furry friends, and taller individuals who appreciate the added width.

Whether or not you find a mattress comfortable depends on factors like your body shape and preferred sleeping position. For example, a back sleeper who weighs over 230 pounds will usually prefer a significantly firmer mattress than someone who weighs less than 130 pounds and sleeps on their side.Mattresses can also feel comfortable in the short term but uncomfortable after several hours or even days, making it difficult to choose the right mattress without sleeping on it. It’s helpful to choose a mattress with a sleep trial, as these allow you to double-check that your new bed is comfortable b