Innerspring mattresses are made up of coils topped with fabric or foam (or both).
Hybrid mattresses (a mix of innerspring and foam) have thicker layers of foam on top of the springs. On a standard innerspring you’ll feel like you’re floating on top, rather than melting into the mattress.
Foam mattresses are made from synthetic foam (including memory foam) and latex. They tend to conform more to the body. Latex, which can be natural or synthetic, has a bit more spring and bounce than other types of foam.
Adjustable air mattresses have inflatable inner chambers (topped with foam or fabric) that you can customize for your firmness preferences, via an app or remote control. With most models, each partner can adjust their half of the bed.
Our mattress buying guide can help you zero in on the right choice for you. In our mattress ratings, you’ll find top-rated mattresses with firmness noted on a scale of 1 to 10, from soft to firm. (And remember, you can always customize your pick by layering on a cushy mattress topper.) We test for body type and sleep style, so you can see how your personal specs line up with the performance of different mattresses.
The shortest distance between you and a great sleep is a scroll through the best mattresses from our tests. And here’s a detailed look at the mattresses that currently top the charts for innerspring/hybrid, foam, and adjustable air.
