Top 10 mattresses for 2020

As far as we’re concerned, this pocket sprung and memory foam hybrid is the best mattress money can buy right now. It provides good support whatever position you sleep in; it’s excellent at preventing the transfer of movement from one side of the bed to the other; and you can sleep safe in the knowledge that it will stand the test of time without sagging, softening or becoming less supportive.

This mattress is a trendy, bed-in-a-box that’s only available online. But don’t let that put you off - there’s a 100-night trial period, during which you can send it back for a full refund if you don’t find it comfortable. If you do like the feel of it, though, you can sleep safe in the knowledge that you’ve bought an exceptional mattress. It's supportive, won’t sag or soften with time and, unlike some foam mattresses, this one doesn’t restrict your movement at all. That's why it's one of the best mattresses we've tested.

If you’re looking for a foam bed, you can’t go far wrong with this reasonably-priced mattress. It didn’t do poorly in a single one of our tests - it’s supportive, breathable and suitable for light sleepers and it will stay that way for years to come.

This mattress is a great all-rounder with no major flaws, but it's particularly well-suited to light sleepers and people who usually sleep on their back. It's also extremely durable and exceptionally stable, meaning you shouldn’t be disturbed when your partner rolls over or gets up during the night. It's not the easiest to turn on though so if you like to move around while getting comfortable then you may want to choose another option.

We first tested this mattress in 2015, and it was one of the best we had seen in years. More than four years on, we’re still yet to test a pocket sprung mattress that can match this Best Buy. This mattress contains several layers of foam, which may not be to everyone’s liking, but you’re in luck if you like the feel of it in the shop. You can sleep well in the knowledge that this mattress will support your spine for years to come without sagging or softening. It’s also a good bet for both restless and light sleepers because, while it’s very easy to turn on, it also does a great job at absorbing bounces.

This pocket sprung and foam combination mattress really impressed in our tests. It's supportive, stable, breathable and easy to turn on. It also gets five stars across the board in our durability testing, so you can be confident that even after years of use, it will be just as supportive as when you first unwrapped it and that it won't sag or soften.

Despite being tested back in 2017, this is still a decent mattress. It’s just as long-lasting as other mattresses in this top 10, although that one is slightly more suitable for light or restless sleepers, this one offers slightly superior support for your spine and will continue to do so for years to come.

If you’re after a good night’s sleep, this mattress will give your spine excellent support if you sleep on your back and good support if you prefer to snooze on your front or side. It won’t sag over time, either. This great mattress scores highly across the board.

We’ve seen cheaper Best Buys than this, but never before have we seen such a reasonably-priced mattress score so highly in our tough tests. It provides good support for everyone but it’s truly exceptional for people sleeping on their back. It’s also easy to roll over on and it won’t dip in the middle or sag, although it will get slightly softer over time.

This memory foam and mini pocket springs mattress is delivered vacuum-packed in a box, direct from the manufacturer to your door. It's incredibly durable and most people will get good support when sleeping on it. It's really easy to turn on this mattress and it's breathable too, so it shouldn't get damp with sweat on muggy nights. It's worth noting that it is on the softer side and was rated as an eight on our softness scale (with one being the firmest and 10 the softest).

Despite coming from a well-respected brand, you'll want to think twice before buying this mattress. It provides poor support for people sleeping on their back and, over time, the support for back-sleepers becomes even worse while the mattress also sags dramatically.

Pocket sprung mattresses with natural fillings can be very expensive, so this option is temptingly priced. But it’s not the bargain it might seem. Not only is this mattress unsupportive for most people, but it will also sag very noticeably after you’ve been using it a while, which is likely to make it less comfortable.