Professionals who choose the best mattresses for adults in 2025

A team of nine mattress experts has been doing this for many years. From, we tested and reviewed about 300 mattresses and dozens of sleep accessories. bedding In topper In Headphones for sleep. Meanwhile, we have established a test method for each mattress to take when it arrives at the Reno testing facility.

We take a holistic approach to mattress testing. So our team is involved to ensure we represent all types of people. Our team has a mix of gender, body shape and sleep position.

Hardness

We evaluate and record two types of hardness, subjective and objective. When testing hardness, I lie on the mattress in every sleep position and pay attention to how it feels against my back, stomach and lower back. Our entire team will take part in this process to ensure that a solid assessment is not based on one body type.

The objective hardness level comes from the Mattress Smasher 9000. Not only is it an impressive orange colour, it can also scientifically evaluate the stiffness of the bed based on the power of a 160 pound person. Before the MS9K gets a turn, we always make sure to test the bed ourselves.

Motion separation

Motion separation is how much dampens the bed’s movement across the surface. It may not seem like a big deal, but sleeping with other people and furry friends can help keep you at night.

To test motion separation, do two things: First, I lie on the bed, closed my eyes, and my teammates move around on the bed next to me. I do this from every sleep position and assess how much I feel all the way through. Secondly, we will perform water tests. This involves placing a glass of water on the edge of the bed and rolling towards it. The bed receives a lower motion separation score if the water is slossed or covered.

Edge Support

If you’re like me and tend to sleep on the edge of your bed or have mobility limitations, you know how important edge support is. To test the strength of the bed boundary line, we sit down and lie down on the edge and assess how much it caves. If we feel we may be rolling, or the edge collapses under our weight, it doesn’t have good edge support.

Many of our favorite beds, like the big fig, have strong edge support. This means you can sleep over the entire surface area of ​​the bed.

temperature

All beds that come through our lab are tested in temperature controlled rooms. Many brands claim that the bed is cooled, but their performance doesn’t back it up. We are passionate about making sure the bed backs up its claims. We look at the structure of the bed and rely on experiencing it firsthand to assess how it feels.