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There are a lot of questions you need to answer when trying to buy a mattress. Do you sleep on your back or are you primarily a stomach sleeper? Do you prefer a soft mattress, a firm mattress or a medium-firm one? Do you prefer latex foam and want a high-density foam mattress, an innerspring mattress or a hybrid mattress (innerspring with a foam layer)?
CNET’s team of nine sleep experts has spent years testing beds, and we’re here to help you make the decision. With around 300 beds under our belts, we know which mattresses will help you get quality sleep each night. The mattress industry is huge, so there are many options, but we’ve picked the best full-size mattresses you should consider buying.
What is the best overall full-size mattress?
The Layla Hybrid mattress is our top pick due to its impressive features. Including its soft cover, the mattress is made of several layers of copper-infused gel memory foam, support foam and individually wrapped coils. The copper-gel memory foam helps to keep sleepers cool at night and the coils keep the motion transfer to a minimum. What makes this mattress stand out is that the Layla Hybrid is flippable; one side is soft and the other is firm.
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Why we chose the Layla Hybrid mattress: The Layla Hybrid is constructed of several layers, including a gel memory foam, airflow support form and individually wrapped pocketed coils that add extra support and just enough bounce. It’s soft and comfortable, but also supportive like it was contouring my body in all the right places without sinking too much. This hybrid mattress also had very little (if any) motion transfer. I wasn’t disturbed or jolted awake when my partner tossed and turned.
The middle layer of the Layla Hybrid is made from copper-infused memory foam, which is designed to absorb and disperse heat so you stay cool while you sleep. The copper is also antimicrobial, so it fights off bacteria and other icky things that can build up in the mattress over time. One of the biggest things that sets the Layla Hybrid apart is the fact that it’s a flippable full-size mattress. Not only that, one side of the mattress is soft and the other side is firm, so you can test out both sides of mattress firmness to find out which one is right for you.
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Durability
8/10
Performance
8.5/10
Photo Gallery Cons
- A little expensive for budget shoppers
- Combination sleepers might find the bed to have a little resistance
The middle layer of the Layla Hybrid is made from copper-infused memory foam, which is designed to absorb and disperse heat so you stay cool while you sleep. The copper is also antimicrobial, so it fights off bacteria and other icky things that can build up in the mattress over time. One of the biggest things that sets the Layla Hybrid apart is the fact that it’s a flippable full-size mattress. Not only that, one side of the mattress is soft and the other side is firm, so you can test out both sides of mattress firmness to find out which one is right for you.
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Why we chose the Cocoon mattress: The Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam mattress is the perfect marriage of softness and the right amount of mattress firmness support. While having some firmness level is important, you also want it to have enough give to contour your body and alleviate pressure, which is exactly what The Cocoon offers. If your mattress firmness level is too soft, it can lead to back pain and many restless nights.
This mattress type is made with a specialized memory foam called Perfect Fit memory foam, which is designed to adapt to your body almost immediately. Underneath the Perfect Fit layer lies another layer of responsive comfort foam that prevents your body from sagging into the mattress and adds some extra cushioning. Not only did the Chill Memory Foam mattress immediately feel comfortable while we tested it, but it also provided excellent pressure relief so I felt like it took the weight of the day off my body. It also has a stretch-knit cover designed to pull heat away from your body so you don’t sleep too hot. Even with a down comforter, I stayed cozy and comfortable.
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Durability
8/10
Performance
7/10
Our take – The Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam mattress is the perfect marriage of softness and the right amount of mattress firmness support. While having some firmness level is important, you also want it to have enough give to contour your body and alleviate pressure, which is exactly what The Cocoon offers. If your mattress firmness level is too soft, it can lead to back pain and many restless nights.
Photo Gallery Cons
- Not supportive enough for heavier people
- May be too cold for some sleepers
This mattress type is made with a specialized memory foam called Perfect Fit memory foam, which is designed to adapt to your body almost immediately. Underneath the Perfect Fit layer lies another layer of responsive comfort foam that prevents your body from sagging into the mattress and adds some extra cushioning. Not only did the Chill Memory Foam mattress immediately feel comfortable while we tested it, but it also provided excellent pressure relief so I felt like it took the weight of the day off my body. It also has a stretch-knit cover designed to pull heat away from your body so you don’t sleep too hot. Even with a down comforter, I stayed cozy and comfortable.
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Why we chose the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress: The Helix Midnight Luxe is an excellent mattress for when you’re not really sure what you want, or which type of mattress is best for you. When it comes to firmness, this mattress is rated a 4 to 7 out of 10, which means that its firmness level is roughly equal parts soft and firm and may work well for most sleepers.
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A true hybrid mattress, the Helix Midnight Luxe is made from a combination of high-density memory foam, gel visco and pocketed coils. This combination provided excellent lumbar support and relief from the aches and pains that I had been dealing with from other mattresses. It was equally comfortable whether I was sleeping on my side or back — something that can be difficult to find. I also found The Helix Midnight Luxe to be plushier than other bed-in-a-box type mattresses. It has a breathable premium quilted top that provides an additional comfort layer of cushioning that feels more reminiscent of a traditional mattress but without any motion transfer.
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9/10
Features
8/10
Policies
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Pros & Cons
- Comfortable for all sleeping positions
- Great for those looking for a luxury mattress
- Made with a premium pillow top
Durability
9/10
Performance
7/10
Photo Gallery Cons
- May give combination sleepers a little resistance
- Too firm for strict side sleepers
