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Latex mattresses are a hot commodity on Amazon, as a few of our picks are sold out or nearly so. The Awara Premier is the premium version of one of our personal favorites, the Awara 10-inch Hybrid.

This one is 12 inches thick with 8-inch pocketed coils, four inches of latex foam, and a natural wool and organic Euro-top. It looks and feels like a fancy mattress, but it really has a good value. Mattresses made with natural latex are hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and eco-friendly. Considering this and its strong hybrid construction, it could sell for over $1,650. However, a queen size goes for $1,400 on Amazon. 

Pros

  • Its medium-firm feel makes it ideal for back, stomach and combo sleepers
  • Good for all body types
  • Made with sustainably sourced and green materials

Cons

  • A little too firm for strict side sleepers
  • It’s the most expensive bed on our list

Additional details

  • Type: Latex hybrid mattress
  • Firmness: Medium-firm or 7
  • Trial: 365 nights
  • Warranty: Lifetime warranty
  • Price scale: $$

AWARA Premier Natural Hybrid Queen Mattress 12 Inch – Certified Natural Latex – Sustainable New Zealand Wool – Steel Springs – 365-Night Trial, White

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Amazon couldn’t sell other mattresses without jumping in for a piece of the pie. Luckily for us, it’s the most affordable mattress on Amazon with the queen-size 10-inch bed retailing for only $213. It has a pressure relieving memory foam feel and is available in multiple firmness options.

You can also choose among multiple height options, but the 10-inch mattress offers a good balance between value and construction. The thicker the AmazonBasics bed, the more you’re going to pay. If you have a low budget and just want a good bed, we think this will be one of your best bets. 

Pros

  • Multiple heights to choose from
  • Two firmness level options available

Cons

  • Heavier sleepers may want to consider a more supportive hybrid mattress
  • Shorter trial and warranty period than the other picks

Additional details

  • Type: Memory foam mattress
  • Firmness: 2 firmness levels | Medium-firm or 6-7 and Plush or 4-5
  • Trial: 30 days
  • Warranty: 1-year
  • Price Scale: $

Amazon Basics Memory Foam Mattress, Soft Plush Feel, 10 Inch, Twin, White/Grey

How we test mattresses

CNET editors pick the products and services we write about based on editorial merit. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. 

1. Firmness: Our team takes turns trying out the mattress and laying on top to determine if it’s soft, firm or somewhere in between. Firmness level is an important factor in choosing the best mattress for you. 

2. Feel: We get hands-on with our mattresses; we squish, squeeze and lay on the beds to get a feel for the materials inside. Memory foam makes a mattress slow-responding and pressure relieving, while coils or latex foam are bouncy. 

3. Durability: We typically analyze construction to get a sense of how durable a mattress is, since most of our beds don’t go through the type of wear and tear in our testing period that occurs over the eight plus years you’ll be sleeping on it. Hybrid mattresses made with coils are more durable and long lasting than foam beds. 

4. Best body type: Heavier individuals should opt for a hybrid mattress because these types of beds offer more support and durability, especially in the long run. 

5. Best sleeping position: We get real physical and flip around the mattresses, testing each sleeping position: side, back, stomach and combination. 

6. Motion isolation: If you sleep with a partner you’ll want to consider this feature. We test motion isolation by placing a cup of water at the end of a bed and bouncing around to test how well it absorbs motion. 

7. Edge support: We analyze a mattresses’ materials and physically lay on each edge of the mattress to get a feel for how well it’ll keep us feeling sturdy. 

What to look for in an Amazon mattress 

Firmness

This is something you should consider when looking for any mattress. Side sleepers usually prefer a softer mattress that provides give and comfort underneath the hips and shoulders. Back and stomach sleepers, however, like a firmer mattress that provides back support. 

Body type

Our best mattresses on Amazon include a few hybrid picks, which are great for heavier sleepers or anyone looking for additional back support. 

Trial

When it comes to buying a bed online, you should consider the length of time you get to test your mattress “risk free.” It takes around 30 days for your body to become acclimated to a mattress, so some people need a longer trial period. 

Warranty

A bed’s warranty partly speaks to its durability and how long a brand is willing to back its product. In our experience, the most quality, long-lasting mattresses come with longer warranty periods. 

Best mattresses on Amazon FAQ

Is it ok to buy a mattress from Amazon?

Yes, Amazon carries several beds from popular name brands and even makes its own mattresses. While you won’t find a full catalog of brands, you can find some good wallet-friendly picks. 

What is the most highly recommended mattress on Amazon?

We recommend the Casper Element, along with a handful of other beds the CNET sleep editors have personally tested from Amazon. 

Can you return a mattress to Amazon?

You can return most mattresses you buy on Amazon, but every bed has its own trial period. Make sure to read up on return and trial policies before buying a mattress on Amazon.

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