Who We Are
Some people love shopping. Others hate it. There’s one type of shopping that tends to fill every heart with dread, however: mattress shopping. Not only is it a huge purchase that is going to intimately affect you every night for years, but it’s also incredibly confusing and time-consuming.
Mattresses often seem to come with their own language: pocket springs, reinforced coils, Talaylay, Dunlop, GOTS, GOLS, hand-tufting, and more. If you’re unfamiliar with what these words mean, like most people are, shopping can be incredibly mind-boggling.
Exacerbating the problem, large mattress brands often offer the same mattresses but under different names at different brick-and-mortar stores. Thus, comparison shopping is nearly impossible.
Did you know that there are now more mattress stores in the US than there are Starbucks? The sheer number of stores and mattress models that they offer means that it’s all too easy to spend an entire weekend or more devoted just to shopping. Spending a few minutes lying atop a multitude of beds to test them really adds up, and in the end, you just feel more confused than when you started.
Top 5 Mattresses aims to put an end to the feelings of confusion and hopelessness that can accompany mattress-shopping. We research mattress brands and rank them according to key factors such as firmness level, construction and design, support, customer service, prices, and more. The goal is to save you time so you can easily compare some of the best mattress options available and feel confident deciding which mattress is the right choice for you.
Our Review Process
We use experienced mattress reviewers to analyze the most important factors in a mattress. Our reviews consist of the following information:
Mattress Design and Construction
Reviewers delve into the overall design of the mattress or mattresses offered by each brand. How many layers make up each mattress? What exactly are these layers composed of? Do any of the materials used include special certifications, such as organic? What is the purpose of each layer and how well does it achieve its intended purpose? We also ask the reviewers to check the mattress cover for its comfort level, breathability, and whether it can be removed for washing or is spot-clean only.
Mattress Size Availability
Most of the mattresses recommend on our site come in standard sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king. Some of them are also available in split sizes. We’ve even reviewed a few brands that offer sizes that are compatible with RVs! In addition to the sizes listed, our reviewers are instructed to include exact measurements, including mattress height.
Mattress Pricing
One of the biggest concerns when mattress shopping is how much a good-quality mattress is going to cost. We update our reviews regularly to try to always display the most up-to-date pricing information. Our reviewers note the price for each mattress size available. They are also encouraged to explain how the brand’s prices compare to the competition, based on the quality of the mattress and materials used in its construction.
Reviewers also take the time to expose any potential hidden prices so you won’t be caught off-guard. For example, they let you know if there are any fees for delivery or setup services, whether returns are free, if old mattresses can be removed and whether there is a fee, and if financing options are available.
Deliveries, Returns, Warranty Coverage, & Trial Periods
Through our research, we’ve found that delivery options can make a big difference when it comes to deciding on a mattress. Luckily, most, if not all, of the mattresses that are recommended on our site are delivered for free! Some also offer free white glove delivery, which means that the mattress will be set up for you in your home. Our experienced mattress reviewers describe the ordering process and how long it will take for your mattress to be delivered. They also note if there are any options to schedule your delivery for specific days and times of your choosing.
The mattresses that are recommended on our site come with trial periods ranging up to 365 days. That means that you’re given the chance to sleep on your mattress at home, which is much better than simply trying one out for a few minutes in a store. Should you find the mattress isn’t right for you, our reviewers describe the return process and whether or not it is free. Finally, our reviews also tell you how long the warranty period is for each mattress.
Feel and Firmness
No one person is alike, and likewise, no mattress is for every person out there. That’s why it’s important to explain what the mattress feels like to give you an idea of what to expect before starting your home trial period.
Our reviews typically rank mattresses on a firmness scale of 1-10, with 10 being the firmest option available. You’ll find that back sleepers typically prefer firmer mattresses whereas side sleepers prefer the softer variety, and our reviewers are sure to point out who would most likely find comfort in the mattress they are reviewing.
In addition to firmness, our reviews include detailed information about other features related to the feel of the mattress. For example, certain materials can easily make people feel overheated, so the reviewers explain whether or not there is decent temperature control and airflow with each mattress. They also discuss motion isolation (whether you’re likely to feel a restless partner), the general bounciness of the mattress, and whether or not there is good edge support, which can help less-mobile people get out of bed.
Customer Support
Finally, our reviewers are instructed to provide thorough details about each brand’s customer support, even testing it out for themselves. How easy is it to get in touch with a customer support representative? What hours is customer support available and via which channels (live chat, email, phone)? Hopefully, you’ll never have a need to call customer support, but just in case, we review them for you.
At the top of each review, you’ll find several numerical scores. Our reviewers assign a rating on a scale of 1 to 10 on the following four aspects for each mattress brand: price, comfort, body support, and customer support. These ratings are designed to provide you with a quick and easy sense of the mattress and the mattress company itself.
Happy Holidays
Top 5 Mattresses takes pride in researching mattress brands and sharing our recommendations, rankings, and comparisons online. We hope this site helps you choose a new mattress with ease while saving time and money in the process.
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!