Best Mattress for Value 2020
Six mattresses-in-a-box we've tested ourselves, narrowed down to the best value after discounts — most land under $800.
After applying discounts, most are under $800.
Our reviewerSix Tested Picks, Mostly Under $800
As a bed reviewer, we've tried a lot of mattresses-in-a-box, mostly in the $400 to $1,200 range. We haven't found a truly comfortable bed at the $400 end, but the $600–$900 range has produced several standouts — this list rounds up our favorites for value, with prices below for queen size.
Layla ($899) is actually two mattresses in one: flip it for a softer or firmer feel, which makes it a good way for side sleepers in particular to test what they actually prefer.
Amore ($850) comes in soft, medium and firm versions, plus a dual-firmness option that splits the bed down the middle — a fix for couples with mismatched firmness preferences. Lull ($800) is a three-layer memory foam bed best suited to side sleepers, while Eight Sleep ($1,049) is the outlier: a smart mattress that syncs with your home system to track sleep and regulate temperature.
Freedom Sleep ($599) surprised us — the marketing undersells it, but it delivers a soft-yet-supported feel for both back and side sleepers at one of the lowest prices on the list. Love and Sleep ($599) is our own everyday bed: versatile enough for back, side and stomach sleepers, which makes it a strong pick for couples with different sleep styles.
Six Picks, Ranked for Value
Here's what makes each mattress stand out, and what you'll actually pay after available discounts.
01
Layla
The Layla is actually two mattresses in one — flip it over for a firmer feel or leave it soft-side up, an easy way for side sleepers in particular to find the firmness they actually prefer.
02
Amore
Amore comes in soft, medium and firm versions, plus a dual-firmness option that splits the bed into a firm side and a soft side — a fix for couples with mismatched firmness preferences.
03
Lull
Built from three layers of memory foam, the Lull is a soft, supportive mattress made especially for side sleepers.
04
Eight Sleep
The outlier of the group: a Wifi-connected smart mattress that syncs with your smart home system to track your sleep and regulate the bed's temperature through the night.
05
Freedom Sleep
Its marketing felt a bit gimmicky going in, but the Freedom Sleep delivers a comfortable combination of softness and support for back and side sleepers that feels like a fancy hotel bed.
06
Love and Sleep
Versatile enough for side, back and stomach sleepers, the Love and Sleep Medium is what our reviewer and their partner actually sleep on every night — one a side sleeper, one a back sleeper.
Prices at a Glance
Queen prices after available discounts, from our six favorite value mattresses we've tested.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Freedom Sleep | $599 |
| Love and Sleep | $599 |
| Lull | $800 |
| Amore | $850 |
| Layla | $899 |
| Eight Sleep | $1,049 |
Great Value Without a Single Best Pick
All six of these mattresses earned a spot through hands-on testing — which one is best depends on whether you want flip-able firmness, dual comfort for couples, smart temperature tracking, or simply the lowest price.
