Best Mattresses for Couples

In the market for a new mattress built for two? Selecting a bed can be a challenge for solo sleepers, so we understand the added pressure for couples who may want different firmness options or who have different sleeping positions. Your budget, your preference for materials (innerspring, memory foam, latex), and even your um . . . shall we say nocturnal activities? They’re all important factors to consider when choosing the right mattress. That’s why we’ve put our heads together and come up with Mattress Nerd’s top picks for the best bed for couples.

Regardless of your body type, sleep position, whether you are tossing and turning or you sleep hot—we’ve got you covered. We’ll also review the factors that matter most to couples when choosing a mattress. So if you’re clueless about where to begin, by the end of this article, you will both be on your way to a better mattress and a great night’s sleep. 

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The Best Mattress for Couples

• Nerd’s Pick– DreamCloud Premier
• Best Memory Foam Mattress for Couples – Nectar
• Best Mattress for Side Sleepers – Helix Midnight Luxe
• Best Innerspring Mattress for Couples – The WinkBed
• Best Mattress for Sex – Bear Hybrid
• Best Budget Mattress for Couples – Emma CliMax Hybrid
• Best Luxury Mattress for Couples – Nolah Evolution
• Best for Combination Sleepers – Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite
• Best Mattress For Heavy Couples – Saatva Solaire
• Best Cooling Mattress for Couples – Layla Hybrid
  

Chosen by Experts and Advocates

Two people sharing a bed can lead to overheating, movements that disturb one another, and excess strain on your mattress as it has to support more weight. Our team of certified sleep science coaches has helped select the mattresses for couples to help combat such problems, as they perform well in the categories of motion isolation, temperature regulation, durability, or all three. To learn more, check out our review process.

Best Mattress for Couples Video Review

Nerd’s Pick: DreamCloud Premier

The DreamCloud Premier earns our “Nerd’s Pick” award because it’s so versatile. Not only is it pressure-relieving and supportive, but it also works for all sleeping positions and body types. A luxurious tufted cashmere top gives you a “hotel bed” feeling, and the six-layer hybrid construction of memory foam and coils brings both comfort and durability to the table.

Pros and Cons of the DreamCloud Premier

Pro: A naturally hypoallergenic latex layer gives the mattress an extra level of bounce.

Pro: The innerspring layer and two supporting layers of foam enhance the DreamCloud’s edge support and durability. 

Con: Despite the gel memory foam and innerspring layer, we found that this DreamCloud only did an average job of regulating temperature.

Read our full DreamCloud Premier mattress review for more details. If you aren’t interested in the DreamCloud mattress, check out our list of the best luxury mattresses for more great options.

Best Memory Foam Mattress for Couples: Nectar

Memory foam mattresses can usually be counted on to have solid motion isolation, and the Nectar is no exception. This performance factor creates “zones” in which motion waves get absorbed rather than being pushed across the surface of the bed. This means that your partner can toss and turn on their side while you sleep soundly on the other.

Pros and Cons of the Nectar

Pro: As a medium-firm foam mattress, sleepers with different comfort preferences will experience both support and the comfort of a classic memory foam “hug.”

Pro: The cushy memory foam layers of the Nectar do a good job of relieving pressure.

Pro: The Nectar is relatively affordable.

Con: The Nectar does a below-average job of staying cool throughout the night.

Read our full Nectar mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Nectar mattress, check out our list of the best memory foam mattresses for more great options.

Best Mattress for Side Sleepers: Helix Midnight Luxe

The Helix Midnight Luxe is the best mattress for couples or co-sleepers who prefer sleeping on their sides. We noticed barely any pressure build-up along the sides of our testers, regardless of body type (lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight). The Midnight Luxe also does an excellent job of isolating motion, which is important for those who share a bed.

Pros and Cons of the Helix Midnight Luxe

Pro: Earned high scores for durability, pressure relief, motion isolation, edge support, and temperature regulation.

Pro: The hybrid construction has a medium-firm feel that caters to just about all sleeping positions—perfect for couples with different preferences. 

Con: The Midnight Luxe costs $2049.00 for a Queen size, which may be out of your price range.

Read our full Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, check out our list of the best mattresses for side sleepers for more great options.

Best Innerspring Mattress for Couples: WinkBed

Handmade to order in the USA, the WinkBed combines a comfort layer of gel-infused polyfoam, a cotton lumbar pad and lots of innersprings: a transitional layer of 2.5 inches of pocketed microcoils atop a base layer of 7.5 inches of even more pocketed coils. This layer gives the bed a responsive, springy yet conforming surface.

Pros and Cons of the WinkBed

Pro: For those couples who sleep hot, the WinkBed features a natural eucalyptus-derived Tencel cover (think cooling) and a Euro-pillow top with gel-infused foam (even more cooling).

Pro: The WinkBed is a long-lasting, durable mattress at a nicer price point than other luxury beds with similar features.

Con: Like the GhostBed, the WinkBed has below-average motion isolation. If you and your partner are deep sleepers who aren’t easily woken up, then the many pros of the WinkBed may be enough to compensate for this.

See our WinkBeds mattress reviews for more details. If you aren’t interested in the WinkBeds mattress, check out our list of the best innerspring mattresses for more great options.

Best Mattresses for Sex: Bear Hybrid

If you and your parter are after a mattress that accommodates sexual activity, look no further than the Bear Hybrid. With a perfect ease-of-movement score of 5/5, moving around and switching positions on the Bear Hybrid is a breeze.

Pros and Cons of the Bear Hybrid

Pro: This mattress has a solid durability score, so if things get a bit intense you don’t need to worry too much about damaging the structural integrity of the bed. 

Pro: The Bear Hybrid does a good job of regulating temperature, meaning you can stay cool while you work up a sweat.

Con: Side sleepers may find that the Bear Hybrid doesn’t provide adequate pressure relief in the shoulders and hips.

Read our full Bear Hybrid review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Bear Hybrid mattress, check out our list of the best mattresses for sex for more great options.

Best Budget Mattress: Emma CliMax Hybrid

Made specifically with couples in mind, the Emma CliMax Hybrid can help you and your partner get a great night’s sleep at an affordable price. Not only made to help you sleep better, this mattress also scored perfectly on our ease-of-movement test, meaning you shouldn’t have any trouble switching positions during sex.

Pros and Cons of the Emma CliMax Hybrid

Pro: This mattress scored very well on our edge support test, so you can stretch all the way to the perimeter of the bed without fear of it buckling underneath you.

Pro: The Emma CliMax Hybrid has a very durable construction, especially for its price point.

Con: If you’re a light side sleeper (< 130 lbs) you might find this mattress does not provide adequate pressure relief. 

Read our full Emma CliMax Hybrid review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Emma CliMax Hybrid mattress, check out our list of the best cheap mattresses for more great options.

Nolah Evolution – Best Luxury Mattress for Couples

The Nolah Evolution reminds us of the mattresses in five-star hotels: it’s tall (15”), has a plush pillow top, cooling foam layers, and a supportive coil system. The Evolution has a luxury price tag, but it works for all sleeping positions and body types, and it scored above average in every performance category. 

Pros and Cons of the Nolah Evolution

Pro: Provides pressure relief for back and side sleepers, while also keeping the spine supported and aligned.

Pro: Received perfect scores during our tests for durability and temperature control, so you can count on a cool, comfortable night’s sleep for at least a decade. 

Con: The Nolah Evolution is the most expensive mattress in the Nolah collection, with a Queen size costing $2299.00.

Read our full Nolah Evolution mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Emma CliMax Hybrid mattress, check out our list of the best luxury mattresses for more great options.

Best Mattress for Combination Sleepers: Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite

When it comes to elderly sleepers, joint pain relief should be top of mind. Thanks to the Brooklyn Bedding Sedona’s layers of ultra-soft foam and contouring foam, sensitive areas are cradled, comforted, and supported. For these reasons, the Sedona makes for an excellent mattress option for elderly couples.

Pros and Cons of the Brooklyn Bedding Sedona

Pro: The Sedona does a great job of keeping couples cool with advanced temperature regulating features.

Pro: If you’re easily awoken by your partner’s movements, the Sedona’s wonderful motion isolation should help with that.

Con: At $2,399 for a Queen, the Sedona certainly isn’t for you if you’re shopping on a budget.

Read our full Brooklyn Sedona mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Brooklyn Sedona mattress, check out our list of the best mattresses for combination sleepers for more great options.

Best Mattress for Heavy Couples: Saatva Solaire

The Saatva Solaire includes layers of organic cotton, Talalay latex and gel-infused memory foam, plus a moisture barrier, vulcanized air chambers and a power edge enclosure. The Solaire remote-operated air chamber allows you 50 options for firmness that you can adjust with the touch of a button; lightweight, average-weight, and heavy sleepers will be able to find comfort and support in these 50 firmness options.

Pros and Cons of the Saatva Solaire

Pro: The customizability means that couples with different preferences should be able to find a happy middle ground.

Pro: The bed offers the latest in technological innovation for sleepers at a reasonable price point compared to similar mattresses, so everyone can access luxurious sleep.

Con: The Solaire makes a slight mechanical noise as the mattress shifts between firmnesses. 

Read our full Saatva Solaire mattress review to learn more. If you aren’t interested in the Saatva mattress, check out our list of the best mattresses for heavy sleepers for more great options.

Best Cooling Mattress for Couples: Layla Hybrid

Keeping cool at night can be a challenge, especially with an extra source of body heat in the bed. Thankfully, the Layla Hybrid provides breathability and temperature regulation to keep you and your partner comfortable.

Pros and Cons of the Layla Hybrid

Pro: The motion isolation on the Layla Hybrid is superb, which is an important factor for couples.

Pro: This mattress is flippable! So you and your partner can use whichever side suits you: the firm side or the soft side.

Con: At just under $2,000 for a Queen, this mattress is on the pricier side. That said, the company often runs generous sales.

Read our full Layla Hybrid mattress review to learn more. 

Mattress Buyers Guide for Couples

Motion Isolation

If you change sleep positions throughout the night, toss and turn, or get out of bed, you’re creating motion that could wake up your partner. Many mattresses, particularly memory foam mattresses and natural latex mattresses are great for isolating motion because they reduce motion transfer and absorb the shock of movement. However, note that if a mattress is good at absorbing movement, it will be less responsive, which can impede motion during sex. It’ll be your decision which feature is most important.

Noise Reduction

Noise goes hand in hand with motion transfer. If movement is absorbed by the mattress, noise likely will be, too. Again, memory foam, because of its nature, will naturally make less noise than a hybrid mattress for example. If you are a noisy lover (in terms of movement) then memory foam or latex mattress will be better, but again, it’s less responsive nature will make necessary bounce more of a challenge.

Support and Durability

Support and durability are super-important for couples with different weights. Foam and latex mattresses take on more wear than hybrid mattresses that have the added support of inner coils. In addition, the inner steel coils can add firmness and therefore increase support to those who need it based on their sleeping position or chronic back and joint pain. Speaking of which, if you do suffer from chronic pain, we suggest you take a look at our best mattresses for back pain and best mattresses for hip pain.

Sex

As we stated above, it is a decision whether buoyancy is more important or noise reduction. You can make the final call about which feature is more important. Although, we will say we think regardless of your choice, your nocturnal activities will go on as scheduled.

Optionality 

There are some mattresses on the market—multiple options that we’ve reviewed—that are flippable. Typically, one side will be softer than the other, which can be a great option for couples whose firmness preferences change from time to time. When this happens, instead of buying a new mattress, you can just conveniently flip it over. If you’re wondering, “Is my mattress flippable?” you should probably check the company website. Also check out our Best Customizable Mattresses for more flexible options.

Size & Weight Limit

Queen and King size mattresses will likely be where you and your partner want to focus your search. Both offer enough space for the average couple, but of course the King will provide you with more room to spread out or toss and turn. With the extra space that the King provides, however, comes a higher price tag.

It’s important to keep in mind that most mattresses have a weight limit of 600 pounds, sometimes more in Queen- and King-size models. If you and your partner have a combined weight limit of over 600 pounds, it’s important to make sure your mattress can accommodate that without speeding up its wear. Check out our Best Mattress for Heavy Sleepers for more options.

 If you still cannot decide on which size will be best for you, take a look at our Queen vs. King mattress comparison.

Cooling

Mattresses typically absorb heat. For sleepers who experience high body heat, it can make for a sweaty, restless night. An innerspring mattress will transfer heat better than foams because of its open-cell construction. However, many newer foams have been engineered with temperature regulation technology to allow for better heat transfer. If you or your partner is a hot sleeper, you’ll want to choose one of our best cooling mattresses  whether it is a foam or hybrid mattress. 

Edge Support

Depending on what size mattress you’re on you might find that one or both of you end up spread out on the far reaches of the mattress surface, simply because you want a little bit of space from your partner. If this happens to you regularly, you’ll definitely want to look for a mattress with good edge support, as this will ensure a strong perimeter that will help keep it from dipping under your weight as you get further away from the center.

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Pros & Cons of Mattress Types For Couples

Memory Foam Mattresses for Couples

Memory foam is a great option if good motion isolation and noise from movement is your concern. On the flip side, memory foam does poorly in responsiveness, which can impede movement during sex. It also has poor edge support compared to other types and some foams trap heat.

Latex Mattresses for Couples

Latex foams also isolate motion and reduce noise from movement. It is more responsive than memory foam and allows for better movement. But, like memory foam, latex can have poor edge support. For some great options, check out our list of the best latex mattresses.

Innerspring Mattresses for Couples

Innerspring mattresses are bouncy in a way that the other materials aren’t, making them great for couples who move around a lot. If it contains pocketed coils, an innerspring can also do a solid job isolating motion. Though they can get very noisy, especially as they age, so if you live in an apartment with thin walls or you live with children or another roommate, innerspring may not be the best bet.

Hybrid Mattresses for Couples

Hybrids also are good on motion isolation and noise since they are a combination of foam and coils. They are also very responsive, which can help for ease of movement during sex. Hybrid mattresses are noisier than memory foam and latex, but not quite as noisy as innerspring. To learn more, head over to our article on the best hybrid mattresses.

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Recap: Top Rated Mattresses For Couples

Mattress	Award
DreamCloud Premier	Nerd’s Pick
Nectar Memory Foam	Best Memory Foam Mattress for Couples
Helix Midnight Luxe	Best Mattress for Side Sleepers
WinkBeds Original	Best Innerspring Mattress for Couples
Bear Hybrid	Best Mattress for Sex
Emma Climax Hybrid	Best Budget Mattress for Couples
Nolah Evolution	Best Luxury Mattress for Couples
Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite	Best Mattress for Combination Sleepers
Saatva Solaire	Best Luxury Mattress for Heavy Couples
Layla Hybrid	Best Cooling Mattress for Couples