The price of the mattress is confused and sometimes angry. They’re almost always overblown—you’ll see some sneaky price hikes every few months—which makes the sales look all the more appealing. It doesn’t help when some brands always has an extensive sales website. Don’t be fooled! You should never pay more than the sale price during holiday events like Presidents Day. The price you see this weekend is one of the lowest you can find for a mattress except for the Black Friday sale. If you are in need of a new mattress, now is the time to get one. We’ve tested dozens, and our favorites are on sale. All prices are for queen size mattresses.
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Do You Want a Mixed Mattress or a Full Foam Mattress?
First, you will need to decide on the type of mattress you are looking for. We prefer the hybrid, which is a combination of hundreds of individually wrapped springs and multiple layers of active foam. They tend to be more supportive, but they are also more expensive.
All-foam beds are exactly that—they’re made up of multiple layers of thick activated foam. These used to be the majority of bed mattresses in the box, but now both foam and hybrid mattresses are vacuum-packed in boxes making them easier to bring into your home than tying a full bed to your roof. car. It’s worth noting that most new mattresses don’t need to be paired with box springs; you just need a sliding base.
Our favorite mattress deals
Insert code PDS25 to see the discount at checkout. Helix Midnight Luxe is number one on our list favorite mattress, but it’s also one of the pricier models we’ve tested. It’s the best mattress we’ve tried, and its plush top combines with moderate firmness to accommodate most sleeping positions. This deal includes two pillows.
The Leesa Hybrid isn’t as pretty as the Helix, but it comes in second with a pressure-reducing yet soft feel. This deal includes two pillows. This price is also available from Target but no pillow. If you want Leesa but prefer all foam, then Original mattress discounted to $1,099 ($200 off).
More amazing hybrid mattress deals
Casper’s Hybrid mattress is cheaper than last year’s $1,526 price tag. It offers a good balance between softness and firmness, while being breathable. This is a great standard mattress to buy if you can’t decide which one to buy. This deal is also available from Target And Amazon. by casper Standard foam mattress discounted to $1,036 ($250 off)a few dollars less than last year.
Insert code PDS25 to see the discount at checkout. The Aries bed is one of the Our favorite organic mattress—it’s made of natural rubber and wool—and it has a nice bounce. It comes from Helix, the company behind our favorite mattress. This deal includes two pillows.
Insert code PREZ30 to see the discount at checkout. I’ve been sleeping on this mattress for a few months and have found it comfortable in many of my sleeping positions—I’m a side, stomach, cross, flip, and side sleeper. The bottom of the bed has no edge support and you can really feel the coils in that area. I only noticed this when I was making the bed and it was not a problem when sleeping. Although if you often sit on the last edge of the bed, this one can be skipped.
Insert code SAVE 15 to see the discount at checkout. If your child needs a double bed, this one is more affordable than other options and it’s made with certified organic cotton, wool, and latex. You can extend its life by buying the double-sided version for $125 more. You can read more about it in ours The best organic mattress guide.
Insert code BEFORE DAY 30 to see the discount at checkout. This deal is a perfect example of the fluctuating mattress prices. Last President’s Day, Brooklyn Bedding’s sale was 25% off this year’s 30%, but the queen’s was discounted to $843. The website looks like a $400 discount, but this bed is always $999 from Walmart. Alas, it’s a good choice if you need a super firm bed.
Insert code SWEET AGREEMENT to see the discount at checkout. Unfortunately, this isn’t as good a deal as it looks either because Allswell is queen size as always $349 from Walmart, manufactures Allswell mattresses. However, it’s included here because we want to emphasize that you don’t have to spend $1,000 on a bed. Read more about the other Allswell beds we like in entire mattress guide.
More great deals on all-foam mattresses
The Mint mattress has a 3-inch thick super soft foam on top so you can sink in comfortably and still feel supported. Its slightly cheaper from Nordstrombut full size and queen size are not available at the moment.
Insert code SWEET15 to see the discount at checkout. Keetsa doesn’t earn the top spot in our guide, but it’s an honorable mention. WIRED reviewer Matt Jancer tested this mattress for several months and found it perfectly suited for side sleeping. We like that the top layer is made of recycled materials.
Purple’s mattress features its iconic Jell-O-ey square mesh for softness and support, and it’s a little cheaper than last year. This price is also available from Amazon. We think the hybrid would be better if you could turn the higher costs around. Its discount to $1,999 ($400 off).
