Memorial DaY brings discounts to the mattress models we test all year long, and the sales have already started. As a seasoned deal hunter, I know that mattresses go on sale pretty often, but whenever someone asks me the best time to buy, I tell them to wait until Memorial Day or Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you've been in the market for a new mattress, now's the time to act.
The WIRED Reviews team thoroughly tests the best mattresses long-term. We don't conduct “nap tests” or base recommendations on first impressions. Our top picks are tried-and-true, and they're on sale right now. We'll also include some deals on bedding, pillows, mattress toppers, and other sleep accessories as we update this story through Memorial Day on May 26. Prices shown are for queen sizes.
Feel free to check out our many other sleep recommendations, including the best pillows for neck pain, the best body pillows, and the best sunrise alarm cocks. You might also want to read our guide on how to choose a mattress.
- Our favorite mattress overall: Helix Sleep Midnight Luxe Hybrid for $1,824 ($675 off)—Use Code WIRED27
- The best bed for back pain: Saatva Classic Mattress for $1,779 ($400 off)
Helix Sleep Midnight Luxe Hybrid for $1,824 ($675 off)—Use Code WIRED27
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Use our exclusive coupon code WIRED27 to get 27 percent off our very favorite mattress for most people. We've seen it sell for about $100 less before, and they've thrown in more freebies, but this is still a great deal. Just be aware that the price might drop a little later in the month. In any case, the Midnight Luxe Hybrid is springy and medium-firm and should be well suited to any style of sleeping. The individually wrapped springs are zoned so that you have more support where you need it to prevent back pain. It also doesn't get too warm, though it's thick enough that you'll want deep-pocketed sheets. It's been our favorite mattress for over eight years.
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Birch
Luxe Natural Mattress
Use exclusive coupon code WIRED27 to get a solid discount on the best organic mattress, which is bouncy and supportive and comes with a 100-day trial.
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Naturepedic
EOS Classic Organic Mattress
This organic mattress has multiple layers that can be swapped out, which lets you fine-tune your firmness levels. Switch layers out for free for the first 100 nights.
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My Green Mattress
Kiwi Children's (Twin)
This organic kids mattress is nontoxic and affordable. There's also an option for a two-sided mattress so you can flip it over to extend its life.
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Leesa
Sapira Chill
This mattress is especially great for side sleepers, and it's one of our favorite cooling mattresses as well. It has very little motion transfer and stays cool even on hot days.
Saatva Classic Mattress for $1,779 ($400 off)
Our favorite mattress for back pain is soft without being too soft, thanks to its pillow top and baked-in lumbar support. It's supportive from edge to edge. We also like the free in-room delivery, free mattress removal, and one-year trial. Reviewer Nena Farrell said it helped relieve her sciatica pain and was firm enough to support her back while also feeling plush for side-sleeping.
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Purple
Freeform Adjustable Pillow
Our top pillow is adjustable, bouncy, and supportive, with a cooling gel grid and a flexible core.
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Buffy
Supima Cotton Percale Sheets
We've slept on dozens of different sheet sets, and these are the best sheets you can get for under $200. They're soft and breathable, though they do go on sale often.
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Nolah
Evolution
Use code WIRED50 to get a deal on the mattress our sleep expert Julia Forbes sleeps on every night. The Nolah Evolution is balanced and “nearly perfect,” although it could have better edge support.
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Bear
Elite Hybrid (Firm)
Use code WIRED40 to snag a discount on a super-firm mattress that's hardly springy at all. If you want a stiff bed and intense support while still staying comfortable, this is the mattress for you.
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