How we tested the best mattresses for combination sleepers

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When we test mattresses, we have an established process that assesses key factors including firmness, feel and performance. We test how strong the edge of the bed is by sitting and lying on the edge. We test motion transfer by rolling across the mattress with a glass of water by the edge. These are things we do for all beds we test. The best mattresses for combination sleepers have a unique testing process. We dive further into the bed’s construction, paying attention to each layer contributing to the cooling process.

1. Firmness: We lay on each mattress and use our experience from testing over 200 different beds to determine firmness. Compared to other mattresses, we analyze how soft or hard a bed feels. It’s important to wait until the mattress is fully expanded after opening to get the real firmness perspective. 

2. Feel: This is where we get handsy with the beds. We touch and feel the mattresses and watch what the material does. Is it light and bouncy like latex foam, or slow and dense like memory foam? 

3. Durability: We don’t lie on the mattress we’re testing every day for years, so it’s hard to tell exactly how long each bed will last. But we can get an idea of how well a bed will hold up by looking at its construction. Beds with steel coils are typically more durable and stronger than all-foam mattresses. 

4. Best body type: We use construction and feel to determine how accommodating a bed will be for a heavy individual. Hybrid mattresses with steel coils are typically more supportive and longer-lasting; a plus for heavier individuals looking for a quality bed. 

5. Best sleeping position: We get real physical and flip around the mattresses, testing each sleeping position: side, back, stomach and combination. 

6. Motion isolation: With one or preferably two people on the mattress, we jump and bounce around to see how much movement can be detected throughout the bed. We also use the method where you place a cup of water at the edge of the bed, and bounce around to see how much it moves. 

7. Edge support: We analyze a mattress’s materials and physically lay on each edge of the mattress to get a feel for how well it’ll keep us feeling sturdy. 

8. Temperature: We use hot sleepers to test and determine how cool a bed sleeps. We also take a look at its materials and construction — did a brand add anything to make it sleep more cool? 

9. Smell: Some mattresses can off-gas an interesting smell. We use our trusty snouts to test this characteristic. 

Read more on how we test mattresses.

What to look for in a mattress as a combination sleeper

Whether you are a primary back, stomach or side sleeper, your sleeping position requires specific aspects in a mattress. Combination sleepers have to take into account all of their sleeping positions in order to find the best mattress. Here are features to keep in mind. 

Firmness

Combination sleepers should look for a mattress that’s around a medium or right down the middle in terms of firmness. The right mattress shouldn’t be too firm or too soft. If you’re mostly a back or stomach sleeper that switches between the two, a firmer mattress is recommended to further support the spine. 

Body type

The firmness of a mattress depends on your body type. For example, a petite sleeper will find a mattress firmer than an average or heavier body type. If you’re a heavier person, a mattress will feel softer to you; that means you’ll need a firmer mattress.  

Budget

When shopping for a mattress, it’s important to stick to your budget. Premium, luxury mattresses cost more than $4,000, but there are plenty of quality mattresses out there for less. Combination sleepers need a neutral, basic and down-the-line mattress, and that doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. 

Best mattresses for combination sleepers FAQs

A combination sleeper switches between two or three sleeping positions during the night. This includes the side, back and stomach.

Yes, memory foam can be good for combination sleepers. If the memory foam is too dense, however, it can restrict a sleeper from switching positions during the night. If that’s the case, that memory foam mattress is not ideal. Combination sleepers should look for memory foam mattresses that have a neutral-foam feeling (meaning that it’s not too dense and doesn’t make you feel like you’re stuck in the mud).

There are many mattresses out there that are good for all sleeping positions. The best mattresses are often a medium on a firmness scale, neutral-feeling and are memory foam or hybrid. We at CNET have tested over 200 mattresses, and our pick for the best mattress for combination sleepers is the Casper Original mattress for its price, value, construction and feel.

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Mattress	Mattress type	Price (queen)	Sleep trial period	Warranty
Casper Original	Memory foam	$1,295	100 nights	10-year limited
Purple Mattress	GelFlex and foam	$1,499	100 nights	10-year limited
Amerisleep AS3	Memory foam	$1,749	100 nights	20-year
Plank Firm Natural	Hybrid	$2,132	120 nights	10-year limited
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe	Hybrid	$1,865	120 nights	10-year limited
Brooklyn Bedding Essential	Hybrid	$932	120 nights	10-year limited
Nolah Evolution	Hybrid	$2,499	120 nights	Lifetime
WinkBed Plus	Hybrid	$1,999	120 nights	Lifetime