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Match firmness to sleep position first: side sleepers need soft to medium (3–6/10), back sleepers need medium-firm (5–7/10), stomach sleepers need firm (7–9/10). Then choose material type based on priorities — foam for pressure relief, hybrid for cooling, latex for durability. Look for a 100+ night trial and 10-year minimum warranty.
For most sleepers, a medium-firm hybrid offers the best balance of support, cooling, and pressure relief. Our top picks vary by sleep position — see our best mattress guide for tested recommendations with detailed performance data.
Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday consistently offer the deepest discounts — typically 20–40% off. Online brands run sales year-round, but holiday weekends reliably hit the lowest annual price points. Tracking a mattress's regular price for 4–6 weeks before a sale helps evaluate whether the discount is genuine.