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Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud

There’s nothing quite like a Tempur-Pedic mattress. Known for its pressure-relieving foam, several testers have said that they haven't experienced anything as comfortable and contouring as this mattress. And while there’s no denying that the brand’s offerings come with a hefty price tag, this new release is shipped to your door and uses the same proprietary foam as the brand's other offerings at a lower cost. On top of its comfortable feel and unparalleled pressure relief, the mattress also cradles your hips and shoulders to promote neutral alignment of your spine, which is especially important to side sleepers who struggle with hip pain.

What's it made of: The all-foam model uses three layers of foam: A layer of soft, cushioning foam on top; a firm, supportive middle layer and a supportive bottom base. Users can also opt for the hybrid version, which swaps the supportive base foam for a mix of coils and foam.

Tester notes: Several of our panelists raved about the luxurious feel of this bed with one commenting, "It's like sleeping on a cloud." On top of that, panelists gave it high scores for comfort, support and overall sleep quality in addition to highlighting the motion isolation. Some even mentioned that they couldn't feel their partners move or get up at all while lying on the bed. Plus, while Tempur-Pedic notes that the bed may feel firm when you first lie down, our testers confirmed that it quickly molds to properly contour your body for personalized support. One tester commented, "I feel like my entire body is supported in a very gentle way."

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The Allswell Luxe Hybrid

• Height: 12"
• Firmness level: Medium
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Trial period: 100 nights

If you're looking for the best mattress under $1,000, this affordable bed outperformed pricier models over double the cost. Though it has an overall medium firmness rating, its layers of foam at the top make it feel like a plush bed that conforms your pressure points as you lie on your side. The brand offers several different models — including and options — but this one offers the best bang for your buck and provides the softest feel for cradling comfort.

What it's made of: There's a quilted surface over a two-inch layer of memory foam for pressure relief and a one-inch layer of high-density foam for support. The bottom layer is made up of coils for more support to help prevents the foam from sinking in too much.

Tester notes: This mattress ships to you in a box within days, and testers gave it high scores for ease of ordering and ease of set up. Users also consistently raved about the support and pressure relief with comments like, "I like that it forms to your body" and "I love that it is comfortable and doesn't sag in the middle when I sleep on it." The main complaint testers had was that the edges sink down more than they expected.

Saatva Classic Mattress

• Height: 11.5" or 14.5"
• Firmness levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Trial period: 180 nights (with a $99 return pick-up fee)

Saatva is a popular online, direct-to-consumer brand that's known for making luxury mattresses at more affordable price points. It offers mattresses in three firmness levels, with Plush Soft being ideal for side sleepers because it uses softer foams for more flexibility to cradle your body. Luxury Firm is also a great choice if you don't want to go too soft. There's free delivery, set up and old mattress removal, plus a 180-night trial so you can sleep on the mattress at home to make sure you love it.

What it's made of: This mattress is built like a traditional luxury mattress (as opposed to the mostly foam ones you typically find online). There's a pillowtop surface, a layer of foam for pressure relief and individual steel coils for support and airflow.

Tester notes: Our survey panel gave Saatva mattresses top scores, especially for comfort and sleep quality. One consumer tester noted, "It offers a mixture of both support and comfort. The mattress has maintained its shape after one year with no indents."

In fact, it's one of the highest-rated mattress brands in our review, not just for side sleepers. One user even told us, "the topper makes it comfortable to sleep on your stomach, back and side," while another said, "I like that it's soft and supportive. Other mattresses cause me back pain, but this one does not."

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress

• Height: 10"
• Firmness level: Medium firm
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Trial period: 100 nights

If you rely on Amazon for fast and free shipping, this all-foam bed-in-a-box is inexpensive for those on a budget and arrives within days for time-sensitive orders. It has an overall medium-firm rating (i.e., slightly firmer than medium), so it's also an ideal choice if you sleep on your side yet don't want a plush feel.

What it's made of: The simple model contains two layers of foam, including a firm supportive foam on the bottom with a softer foam on top for pressure relief.

Tester notes: Users note that it's easy to set up and comfortable to sleep on, plus they say the brand's customer service is friendly and helpful. A few side sleepers said they appreciated its all-foam design, with feedback like, "I don’t feel the springs of a traditional mattress when I sleep on my side." The one callout noted among testers is the lack of edge support, so you may notice the edges sink when you sit on them or when you're getting in and out of bed.

Nolah Evolution 15 Mattress

• Height: 15"
• Firmness level: Plush, Luxury Firm, Firm
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Trial period: 120 nights

Doctors recommend a medium firmness mattress with because it creates an ideal balance of cushioning and support for alignment. This model from Nolah checks off those boxes (with "Luxury Firm" as its medium), plus real users swore it eased their discomfort.

It also stands out for being taller than other boxed mattresses at 15 inches high. The height can help make it easier to get in and out of bed, though it does make it weigh more during set up and sheet changes.

What it's made of: This jam-packed hybrid model includes supportive coils, several layers of foam and a fiber-fill pillowtop.

Tester notes: It has glowing reviews from people who noticed relief from their back pain. One tester raved, "I used to wake up with sciatic pain every morning, and it went away within the first week of using this mattress." Similarly, a pregnant mom told us it saved her from hip pain in the last trimester.

Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress

• Height: 12 inches
• Firmness level: Medium Soft
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Short Queen, Queen, King, California King
• Trial period: 100 nights

Casper's most plush mattress has a unique ergonomic layout to help keep your spine aligned: It uses contoured foam that gives relief around your shoulders with more firmness for your lower back. And even though it feels soft, it still offers the necessary support for side sleepers.

What it's made of: There are two layers of foam on top with small holes throughout for air flow. The first layer is plush, and the second layer is soft at the shoulders yet firmer around the middle of your body. The third layer of foam is the zoned section for ergonomic alignment. And because it's a hybrid, it adds the support of coils at the bottom.

Tester notes: It's a somewhat newer model for the brand so we don't have as much long-term feedback yet, but testers told us it immediately felt comfortable and supportive. One told us, "I like how it conforms to my body... I feel like I sink into it, but that it isn't too soft." Our panel has also praised Casper's other models for many years.

The Purple Mattress

• Height: 9.25"
• Firmness level: Medium Firm
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
• Trial period: 100 nights

For a pressure-relieving mattress that doesn't feel too plush when you add weight, Purple uses a unique grid-shaped elastic that feels cushioning yet firm. In other words, you get the pressure relief you need as a side sleeper without sacrificing support. The brand also says there's no weight limit on the mattress, but they do recommend up to 600 pounds total (or 300 pounds per side).

What it's made of: Below the top-level grid are two layers of foam. This is the most basic model from Purple, but there are options to upgrade with additional layers of foam or that add coils underneath.

Tester notes: Our panel described the grid as feeling like the perfect combination of soft and firm. They also told us it has good motion isolation so they don't feel their partners moving around at night. One even told us, "I like how it retains its shape and form, even though my husband is heavy." Just note that several people said delivery took longer than expected, but found it to be worth the wait.

Sleep Number 360 m7 Smart Bed

• Height: 11"
• Firmness levels: Adjustable
• Sizes: Twin Long, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King, FlexTop King, Split California King, FlexTop California King
• Trial period: 100 nights

Sleep Number technology has built-in air chambers that can be customized to any firmness level, even allowing couples to pick individual settings while still sharing the bed. It also comes with optional sleep tracking capabilities, with tips to help you improve your sleep quality.

What it's made of: Besides the adjustable air chambers, this model also contains memory foam on top to offer ideal pressure relief for side sleepers. The bed also includes built-in sensors that detect and respond to your movement to stay at a constant firmness throughout the night.

Tester notes: The cost is high, but users consistently tell us it was well worth the investment. Some even said they wished they hadn't waited so long to make the splurge, and one tester told us he felt 30 years younger after sleeping on it: "No stiffness, no pain!"