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Nectar’s Original model has premium materials and a consumer-friendly price point, so you get quality and comfort without breaking the bank.  My teammate, Sosha, recently tested this bed, which underwent some construction updates. She especially enjoyed how pressure relieving the Nectar was for her as an average-weight sleeper, giving the bed a 5 out of 5 for pressure relief.

The construction starts with a breathable cover, followed by an inch of memory foam to aid pressure relief. Next is a 3-inch thick support foam, and below that you have an 8-inch foam that’s the main support layer. There’s also a shift-resistant lower cover that prevents the mattress from moving around.

What stands out?

• The Nectar Original comes with a CertiPUR-US® certification, meaning that the mattress is free of chemicals, toxins, and other harmful substances.  
• This all-foam bed excels at motion isolation, which means fewer nighttime disturbances if your bedmate moves around a lot.

Looking to learn more? See our Nectar Original guide.

More Nectar Mattresses

• Best for Side Sleepers: Nectar Premier
• Best Hybrid: Nectar Hybrid
• Best for Back Sleepers: Nectar Premier Hybrid
• Best Cooling: Nectar Luxe
• Best Softer Mattress: Nectar Luxe Hybrid

The Emma Hybrid Comfort feels firmer than average, but still manages to deliver pressure relief beneath the body’s sensitive areas. It’s a great choice for anyone who likes to feel elevated atop their mattress. After testing it, I gave the Emma Hybrid Comfort a 7 out of 10 firmness rating. Based on our mattress firmness scale, we consider it a firm bed.

At 13 inches tall, it has six layers beginning with a moisture-wicking cover. Its comfort layers consist of three distinct foams, but the foam sheets are thin enough to prevent uncomfortable sinkage. Underneath them is the bed’s coil unit, which features no less than seven zones and the strength to support many different body types.

What stands out?

• The Airgocell® foam in the first comfort layer has minute air pockets throughout its structure, adding to its breathability and pressure-relieving powers.
• The surface is quite responsive, and should enable you to reposition easily if you’re someone who tosses and turns.

Looking to learn more? See our Emma Hybrid Comfort review.

Side sleepers usually struggle with pressure building up in the hips, shoulders, and knees. For this reason, they need a mattress that contours the curves and hugs the body. The Helix Midnight is one such model with layers that work together to prevent pressure buildup for those who prefer sleeping on the side. My teammate, Loren, tested the Helix Midnight and felt that it did a good job of evenly distributing her weight while on her side.

The Midnight has medium firmness, offering a solid balance between cushioning, support, and cooling that should fit most sleepers, couples, and those who sleep hot. Although it cradles the body, this hybrid offers enough support for spine alignment and good sleep posture. 

What stands out?

• The Helix Midnight comes with a cooling cover, but you also can get a special cooling cover with cutting-edge technology that helps keep the surface of the bed cool throughout the night.
• The Helix Midnight offers excellent motion isolation thanks to its foam layers above the coil unit. This makes the bed a good choice for partners with different sleep habits.

Want to know more? Read our full Helix Midnight review.

More Helix Mattresses

• Best for Back Sleepers: Helix Midnight Luxe
• Best for Pressure Relief: Helix Sunset
• Best for Combination Sleepers: Helix Dusk
• Best for Kids: Helix Kids

The DreamCloud Original is a hybrid mattress that offers excellent pressure-relieving capabilities and sufficient support for side sleepers. The bed features high-quality materials that give off a plush and luxurious feel. This bed earned high scores for both pressure relief and support when I tested it, and while comfort looks different for everyone, we consider good pressure relief and support indicative of a comfy bed.

The construction features gel memory foam, individually-wrapped coils, and polyfoams, delivering comfort, support, and pressure relief for most sleep styles. The addition of gel in the memory foam helps remove heat, making the mattress more suitable for hot sleepers. In addition, the Original has a cashmere blend cover with quilted polyfoam that adds to its overall plushness. 

What stands out?

• The DreamCloud Original comes with a lifetime warranty and a 365-night trial, giving you enough time to test the mattress. 
• The ActivEdge™ coils in this mattress are designed to support your body anywhere on the bed. The coils offer edge-to-edge support and help reduce motion transfer, which is especially important for couples and combination sleepers. 

Want more details? Read our full DreamCloud mattress review.

More DreamCloud Mattresses

• Best for Side Sleepers: DreamCloud Premier
• Best for Pressure Relief: DreamCloud Premier Rest
• Best All-Foam Mattress: DreamCloud Memory Foam
• Best Softer Mattress: DreamCloud Premier Memory Foam
• Best for Hip Pain: DreamCloud Premier Rest Memory Foam

Chronic back pain is a serious issue that can keep you from falling and staying asleep. Most people struggling with back pain wake up with discomfort and have trouble going about their day. One of the best ways to avoid this is with a comfortable mattress such as the WinkBeds Original. This hybrid has coils and foams that offer excellent support and comfort to relieve pain and pressure. Loren and I both felt well-supported and cushioned by this bed during our testing.

The construction starts with a Euro-style pillowtop, gel-infused foam, and a Tencel™ cover for cooling. The Extra-Edge™ anti-sag system ensures durability by preventing the bed from sagging under your weight. This way, it supports your body in healthy alignment and relieves existing back pain.

What stands out?

• The coil unit has several support zones, offering targeted back support for both the upper and lower back. 
• The WinkBed has four firmness options, making it easier to find one that suits your sleeping habits. 

Looking to learn more? Read our full WinkBed Original review.

More WinkBeds Mattresses

• Best for Heavy People: WinkBed Plus
• Best for Side and Back Sleepers: WinkBeds GravityLux
• Best Organic: WinkBeds EcoCloud

Puffy’s signature mattress is the Cloud, an all-foam bed that provides a comfortable combination of plushness and foundational support. It’s full of proprietary foams that can help with temperature and humidity control and comes with a zippered cover that can be removed for washing. Of course, one of the best parts about memory foam is the pressure relief it can provide, and the Puffy Cloud didn’t miss a beat here; I gave it a perfect score for pressure relief when I tested it.

At 10 inches tall, it’s an unassuming bed, but our testers were pleased with how much support it offered. Both side- and stomach-sleepers should find something to enjoy here, though plus-size folks will probably want to look at the brand’s hybrid options instead.

Pressure relief is a major concern for many people, especially those who prefer sleeping on their side. The Nolah Evolution mattress provides pressure relief through its impressive Nolah AirFoamICE™ Cooling Layer. Not only does this proprietary foam aid in pressure relief, but it also focuses on helping the sleeper stay cool all night long. Sosha got to test the Evolution for pressure relief using a pressure map, which picks up if there’s any pressure. Her readings were so positive, she gave it a 5 out of 5 in this category.

The Evolution is a hybrid, combining quality foams with their patented HDMax™ Innerspring Coils. These coils stand 8 inches high and have a 3-zone design that should deliver optimal support. According to Nolah, these coils can provide as much as 25 percent more support than regular springs. 

What stands out?

• The Nolah Evolution mattress comes with a lifetime warranty and a 120-night trial, allowing customers to test how they like it before committing to a purchase.
• This USA-made bed comes with free shipping.

Want to know more? Read our full Nolah Evolution review.

More Nolah Mattresses

• Best for Side Sleepers: Nolah Signature
• Best for Combination Sleepers: Nolah Original
• Best Eco-Friendly: Nolah Natural
• Best for Kids: Nolah Nurture

Athletes looking for an efficient way to speed up muscle recovery should focus on getting a quality mattress. The Bear Star Hybrid offers top-tier support and pressure relief, both of which should help with muscle recovery. In fact, Sosha gave the Bear Star perfect scores in each of these categories after recently testing this mattress, adding that she thinks it could be a good choice for those navigating pain.

The moisture-wicking cover is made from HydroCool® technology that should make the bed’s surface fast-drying, which should further enhance cooling. Next is copper-infused memory foam, followed by the transitional layer and the coil unit. The last layer features high-density foam giving the entire bed more stability and durability.

What stands out?

• The Bear Star Hybrid features CertiPUR-US® and GREENGUARD Gold certifications that indicate it’s free of chemicals and toxins. 
• This hybrid comes with a lifetime warranty and a 120-night trial, giving you enough time to test if it fits your needs.

Want to know more? Read our full Bear Star Hybrid review.

More Bear Mattresses

• Best Value: Bear Original
• Best Luxury: Bear Elite

Hot sleepers know the struggle of finding a cool spot on the mattress. Overheating while trying to fall asleep can make it hard to get a good night’s sleep, especially if it’s hot outside too. The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a good option to prevent overheating and sweating as it offers dynamic cooling for those who sleep hot. It was even cool to the touch when I tested it!

This hybrid mattress features 1,032 individually-wrapped 8-inch Ascension® coils. These work together to follow your body’s movements, supporting your body in all positions and allowing healthy spine alignment. In addition, the coils add to the cooling effect by allowing plenty of airflow. 

What stands out?

• The top layer of the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe features a 1.5-inch of patented CopperFlex™ foam, which is a proprietary material that offers responsive contouring and targeted pressure relief.
• The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is available in three firmness options, so there’s at least one suitable for every sleeping style. 

Want more details? Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe review.

More Brooklyn Bedding Mattresses

• Best for Back Sleepers: Brooklyn Spartan
• Best for Couples: Brooklyn Bloom
• Best Edge Support: Signature Hybrid
• Best Customization Options: Brooklyn Custom