memory foam mattress benefits

Traditional mattresses are built with a layer of steel coils that provide support. As the coils in these innerspring mattresses wear down, the mattresses often sag over time, creating pressure points that can become very uncomfortable. Memory foam mattresses, on the other hand, are made with various layers of foam. Memory foam molds to your body, creating a consistent cushion of support. It also retains this support up to two times longer than innerspring mattresses due to more-durable materials.

Memory foam can be the solution for people who suffer from back pain, restlessness in the night, or disturbances from their partner on the other side of the bed. But while you can trust memory foam mattresses to be supportive sleep aids, they're not all created equal. They can run hot or cool; some will let you sink into them and others will gently bounce away. How you sleep and what you need to catch the maximum amount of Z’s will determine which one is the right fit.

To help aid in your decision, we’ve rounded up the best memory foam mattresses of 2020 and noted the features that differentiate each from its competitors. All prices are for queen mattresses.