We all know sleep is important. In fact, we sleep roughly one-third of our lives away. There are so many things that can make us tired: Our job, anxiety, traveling, insomnia, children … pretty much anything. Even the pesky sheets that don’t stay on the bed properly. It’s enough to keep a person up at night! The type of mattress you have plays an important role in the quality of your sleep and rest.
We wanted to know which mattress helped us get the most restful night’s sleep, but gone are the days of bed-hopping for a new mattress. That’s why we put together a list of the best mattress-in-a-box brands. There is no shortage of mattresses on the market, but mattresses-in-a-box deliver extra convenience. We note each mattress-in-a-box brand’s technology, affordability, trial period, warranty, and more. Looking to shop for the best mattresses? Here are some of the best beds that ship right to your door.
Amerisleep
One of the most popular bed-in-a-box mattresses on the market today is the Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid. This open-cell design is a more breathable mattress that enhances sleep, relieves pressure points, and is eco-friendly. The Bio-Pur material is a plant-based construction that is available in every Amerisleep mattress.
The hybrid model is a mixture of foam layers and pocketed coils that keep you cool all night long. Each coil compresses separately to relieve pressure points and is more responsive to airflow and heat buildup, with more bounce and less motion transfer.
- Affordability: The AS3 comes in two models with pricing ranging between $849 to $2,398.
- Trial Period: 100-night risk-free trial.
- Warranty: Each mattress has a 20-year warranty.
Serta
Serta’s EZ Tote Mattress comes in two options: The 8-inch Sheer Slumber mattress and the 10-inch Sheep Retreat mattress. The Sheep Retreat comes with an added transitional foam layer for extra support. Each mattress comes with a Foam Core and Gel Memory Foam.
- Affordability: Serta has two styles of mattresses available with prices ranging between $349 and $849.
- Trial Period: 120-day in-home trial.
- Warranty: Each mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty.
Casper
Casper’s most popular mattress is the Original, and it comes in either an All-Foam Mattress or an upgraded Hybrid version. Two mattresses, the Nova Hybrid, their plushest option, and the Wave Hybrid, their max-support mattress, can be upgraded to Snow Technology. Casper Labs has created a new cooling collection and offers a QuickCool Cover, Cooling Gel, and HeatDelete so you have plenty of ways to customize it to your sleep needs.
- Affordability: Casper has four styles of mattresses, and they range between $395 and $2,291. The base model is the Element, which touts comfort for under $400.
- Trial Period: 100-night sleep trial.
- Warranty: Each mattress comes with a 10-year warranty.
Purple
The Purple mattress comes in three options. First, the Purple Mattress supports your back and your budget and has a 2-inch purple grid. The Purple Hybrid offers enhanced adaptive support and airflow and also has a 2-inch purple grid as the top layer. Their bestseller is the Purple Hybrid Premier, which comes in either a 3-inch or 4-inch purple grid and has the most pressure reduction for luxury sleep.
- Affordability:Purple has five styles of mattresses available with prices ranging between $799 and $6,398.
- Trial Period: 100-night sleep trial.
- Warranty: Each mattress comes with a 10-year warranty.
Tuft & Needle
T&N has three types of mattresses available. The T&N Original Mattress is a 10-inch foam and gel mattress with optional antimicrobial protection by HeiQ. The Original Mattress is recommended for everyone of all sleep types.
The Mint Mattress is made of 12-inch foam, gel, and adaptive foam with ceramic cooling gel. It also includes antimicrobial protection by HeiQ. This mattress is recommended for side sleepers and couples. T&N also offers a Hybrid Mattress with 12-inch foam, gel, pocket springs, and transition coils. The plush model will be great for side, back, and stomach sleepers.
- Affordability: T&N has three types of mattresses with prices ranging between $548 and $1,611.
- Trial Period: 100-night sleep trial.
- Warranty: Each mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty.
Layla
Layla’s most popular mattress is the 10-inch Memory Foam Mattress. Copper foam and copper gel help carry heat away from the body, offers more support, and stays soft and huggy.
The 13-inch Hybrid Mattress has the most features with a mixture of foam and coil springs. The Hybrid comes with the same copper gel and foam as the Memory Foam Mattress but also includes individually wrapped springs, an infinity edge for added support, and handles for easy flipping.
Unlike other mattresses, both Layla mattresses are reversible; one side is soft and the other is firm, giving you options for your comfort level.
- Affordability: Layla has two primary mattresses available with prices ranging between $599 and $1,699.
- Trial Period: 120-night money-back guarantee.
- Warranty: Each mattress comes with a 10-year warranty.
Nectar
One of the most popular mattresses is the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress, the company’s classic mattress, coming in at 12 inches thick with five-layer construction. The Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress is 13 inches thick and offers premium layers that adjust to sweat, heat, and cold temperatures. It has more cradling and contouring for side, back, and stomach sleepers.
The Nectar Premier Copper Memory Foam Mattress is the thickest mattress they offer, coming in at 14 inches and five layers of comfort. The heat-conductive copper fibers make for some of the best sleep you can get.
- Affordability: Nectar has three primary mattresses with prices ranging from $499 to $1,599.
- Trial Period: 365-night home trial.
- Warranty: Each mattress comes with a Limited Nectar Sleep Forever Warranty.
Leesa
Leesa offers four different mattress models. The Leesa Original Mattress offers three layers of premium foam, and it’s 10 inches thick, with breathable fabric and foam. The Leesa Hybrid Mattress is an 11-inch foam and pocket spring mattress with soft quilted fabric and performance high-density memory foam.
The Leesa Legend Mattress is a 12-inch foam and dual spring mattress with eco-friendly, organic cotton fabric. The plush mattress is made of comfort foam and has 800 micro coils at the head and foot of the bed for targeted pressure relief.
For the budget-conscious, the Studio by Leesa is a top-layered, high-quality, responsive memory foam mattress that offers pressure-relieving qualities at an outstanding price.
- Affordability: Leesa has four styles of mattresses available with prices ranging between $499 and $2,699.
- Trial Period: 100-night risk-free trial.
- Warranty: Each mattress comes with a 10-year warranty.
Zinus
The comfortable-yet-durable Zinus hybrid mattress is CertiPUR US Certified. The mattress is constructed of three layers of foam and spring coils, which is a perfect fit for stomach sleepers. The mattress has the right amount of cushioning and the firm support needed for joint and spine relief. The soft and quilted top wraps around the foam and springs and offers just the right amount of bounce. The Zinus is available in 6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-inch mattresses and is medium-firm for added support.
- Affordability: Zinus has six styles available priced between $105 and $578.
- Trial Period: No trial period available.
- Warranty: 10-year warranty.
Ashley Homestore
This ultra-plush comfort level mattress by Ashley Homestore has thick memory foam that contours to your body. The Ashley-Sleep 12-inch queen mattress delivers great support with pressure relief and comfort so you and your partner can enjoy a sleepful night.
A stretch-knit cover is wrapped around the mattress’s super thick layers of foam that reduce motion transfer. The mattress is compatible with box springs, a bed platform, or an electronically adjustable base. There is a 10-year non-prorated warranty.
- Affordability: Ashley Homestore has five styles of mattresses ranging from $300 to $540.
- Trial Period: No trial period available.
- Warranty: 10-year non-prorated warranty
The Allswell
If you’re looking for a bed-in-a-box that is somewhere between too much sink and too firm, then this mattress is just right, with a firmness that is right in the middle. The individually wrapped coils and the charcoal, copper, and gel-infused memory foam minimize motion transfer. Heat is pushed away from your body as the gel layer absorbs the heat, while the quilted top panel adds to the comfort.
High-quality and low price. The Allswell mattress is an affordable sleep option for all and is considered a four-season mattress, making you comfortable year-round.
- Affordability: The Allswell has six mattress styles available priced between $279 and $479.
- Trial Period: 100-night risk-free trial.
- Warranty: 10-year limited warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not a mattress needs to be replaced and what will affect the lifespan of your bed. Things to consider when determining if it’s time for a new bed are things like your size, weight, the quality of the mattress material, and — like everything else — how well you take care of it.
According to Sleep Foundation, “Under normal conditions, mattresses should be replaced every six to eight years.” This is a broad and general guideline with several factors to consider:
- If your mattress is six to eight (or more) years old.
- It is impacting your quality of sleep.
- The mattress is sagging or is damaged.
- If the springs make noise.
- You sleep better in other beds, like at a hotel or a friend’s house.
- There is an increase in allergies.
- You wake up with muscle or joint pain or stiffness.
Have you ever tried shopping for a bed? It’s worse than shopping for a car! A bed-in-a-box option is easy and gets delivered right to your door, usually with contactless delivery.
Have we mentioned convenience? It saves on having to go pick it up at the store, although you could if you wanted. I mean, look at Serta’s EZ Tote, which is their smallest tote available. If you’re still not convinced, here are some of the top reasons to use mail order:
- Convenience: You can order directly from the comfort of your home, arrange it neatly in your home, and carry it to different areas in your home.
- Technology: A variety of new cooling technology and hybrid options are available.
- Antimicrobial: Easy-to-clean and antimicrobial options are available.
- Affordability: There are options available for any budget. Nectar was voted “best value” by the Sleep Foundation.
- Trial Period and Warranty: Mattress brands offer long periods for trials and warranties. Nectar has a lifetime warranty and the longest trial period.
No matter which route you go, there are plenty of mattress deals out there. Pick the one that best provides you with comfort and that complements your sleeping position.