There are so many mattresses available at the moment, that sometimes it’s hard to sort through them all and find what is best for you and your budget.
As a bed reviewer, I’ve been sent a lot of mattresses to try out. They mostly ranged in price from $400 up to around $1200 (all are mattresses in a box—which are shipped to your house). While I haven’t found supremely comfortable beds at the $400 range, I have found a few amazing beds in the $600-$900 range.
I’ve done the research and compiled a helpful little list of our absolute faves that won’t break the bank.
Best Mattress for Value 2021
Here’s my 2021 list for my favorite mattresses in terms of great value. After applying discounts, most are UNDER $800. Prices listed are for queen sized mattresses.
- Layla – $899 | Can flip mattress for a softer or a firmer side, awesome way to test things out for side sleepers
☑ $175 off with this discount link
- Amore – $850 | Versions for either back or side sleepers, plus dual comfort option (half/half)
☑ $60 off with code TOPDOWN60
- Lull Mattress – $800 | Memory foam mattress, best for side sleepers
☑ $50 off with this discount link
- Eight Sleep – $1049 | Smart mattress that tracks your sleep and regulates your sleep temperature via your Smart Home
☑ $50 off with code TOPDOWN50
- Freedom Sleep – $599 | Great for back + side sleepers
- Love and Sleep – $599 | Great for back + side sleepers
Below I go into some additional details about each one and why I like it in particular.
Layla
The most important thing to know about the Layla Mattress is that it is actually two different mattresses. Put it one side up and it is a firmer mattress, flip it over and you have a softer mattress. This gives the sleeper a choice between soft and hard. If you are like me, you might just discover you actually prefer a different type of sleep than you originally thought.
Best Features: Great way to test out what you like, in a single mattress
Cost: $899 for a queen. Coupon link located here.
Amore
The Amore mattresses come in three versions—the soft, medium and firm. Back sleepers will prefer the firm version, and side sleepers will prefer the soft version. And if you and your partner have different sleeping styles, you can choose their dual firmness option and have your bed have a firm side and a soft side.
Best Features: Dual firmness option (extra $100), great responsiveness, firm version is great for back sleepers, soft is great for side sleepers.
Cost: $850 for a queen. Get $60 off with the code below.
$850/Queen — Get $60 off
$850/Queen — Get $60 off
Lull Mattress
The Lull mattress is made from 3 different layers of memory foam, making it an ideal soft (yet supportive) mattress for side sleepers.
Best Features: Memory foam, great for side sleepers
Cost: $800 for a queen. Get $50 off here.
Eight Sleep
The Eight Sleep mattress is different from the other on this list—it’s a Smart mattress. This means that the mattress itself hooks up via Wifi to your Smart Home system (e.g. Nest) and communicates about your temperature and restfulness while you’re sleeping. They work together to cool the room or warm the bed to keep you feeling snuggly and in a deep peaceful sleep.
Best Features: Smart mattress that optimizes your personal temperature for the ultimate sleeping experience
Cost: $1049 for a queen. Purchase one here.
Freedom Sleep Mattress
This one was a really nice surprise. The Freedom sleep is very new and it’s marketing felt a bit gimmicky, so I wasn’t expecting much from it. But this mattress actually delivers. It’s perfect for back and side sleepers, and is a nice combination of soft and comforting while providing a good amount of support. It felt like a fancy hotel bed.
Best Features: Great for couples with differing firmness needs, works for back and side sleepers, one of the lowest prices on the market.
Cost: $599 for a queen. Get $50 off with the code below.
$599/Queen — Get $50 off
$599/Queen — Get $50 off
Love and Sleep Mattress
I highly recommend The Love and Sleep Medium to side sleepers, back sleepers and stomach sleepers alike. It’s extremely versatile, which makes it great for couples who have different sleeping styles. It’s actually what my partner and I choose to sleep on every night (except when we’re reviewing other mattresses)—as one of us is a side sleeper and the other is a back sleeper. Yet we both adore this bed.
Best Features: Great for couples with differing firmness needs, works for back and side sleepers, one of the lower prices on the market.
Cost: $599 for a queen. No discount available, purchase here.
I hope I helped in your search for the best mattress for value. And if you end up buying one of these beds, I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below.
Are you a mattress company that thinks your mattress might fit this list? Contact me and I’ll try it out and see.
