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The Best Mattress for The Money in 2020

February 29, 2020 by Jennifer Melton Leave a Comment

The Best Mattress for The MoneyIt’s easy to understand why so many people are looking for the best mattress for the money. That’s because a good one can be so darn expensive. Look for the best mattress brand in a department store and the salespeople there will be very insistent that you need a $3,000 mattress.

The Best Mattress for The Money-Reviews 2020

1. Signature Sleep Contour 8-Inch Independently Encased Coil Mattress with CertiPUR-US Certified Foam, Full

Signature Sleep is well-known for its comfortable yet comfortably priced mattresses. With the 8-inch contour, you get the dependable and proven coiled spring design.

But it’s been updated with modern technology to make it even better. First let’s talk about the size. This full-sized version measures 75 inches long and 54 inches wide.

That’s an ample amount of room for a single sleeper, especially if you sleep on your side. It also offers a nice snug area for occasional bed partners.

It’s smaller than the queen-sized versions, and that’s one of the main reasons why this is a very affordable model.

It’s one of the most basic rules in buying consumer items, whether you’re buying electronics, automobiles, or furniture—bigger items cost more.

But it’s not just the size that makes this a very popular model, and it’s not just the price either. The truth of the matter is that it’s a very comfy version of the classic coiled springs design.

Yes, it has coiled springs in the mattresses to provide the uplifting support you need. Without these springs, you’ll just sag into the mattress and pretty soon you’ll have a permanent crater on the mattress. These springs can prevent that.

In addition, the springs also offer the right amount of support so that you can keep your spine and neck properly aligned.

You don’t end up with lots of body aches in the morning. This kind of pain tends to happen when you just sleep on mattresses without the proper level of support.

What’s more, in this Signature Sleep design the coiled springs are individually encased. So they’re all bound to stand straight to provide optimal support. You won’t have springs bending and pointing at an angle.

Also, the separation of the coiled springs keeps the motion vibrations from traveling through the mattress. If you do have someone sleeping with you, they won’t be disturbed if you change position or get up from the bed.

You also won’t feel the springs poking and prodding you. There’s a layer of foam padding at the top, and it features a soft polyester cotton cover so it feels soft and cushy when you sleep.

This size is good enough for occasional sleeping partners, but it’s not really ideal if you have someone sleeping with you all the time. If that’s the case, then something bigger will be better.

Pros

  • It offers enough space for a single person.
  • The coiled springs offer ample support for your weight.
  • The springs are made from 15-gauge steel, so they’re durable and robust.
  • The independent encasements for the springs keep them upright and minimize motion disturbance.
  • The foam materials are all certified safe.
  • Unlike other mattress materials, there’s very little smell when you first open the package. It dissipates quickly too.

Cons

  • Springs are different than memory foam, so you don’t have the more exacting support that conforms exactly to your shape.
  • You still need to wait 12 to 48 hour for the mattress to expand fully after you’ve opened the package.
  • If you keep having another person sleeping over with you, you’re going to need a bigger mattress.

All in all, this is a very good mattress for your money. Many consider this the best price for single mattress you can get. It’s perfect for teenage kids and for guest rooms if you prefer to get the more expensive mattress for your own bedroom.

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2. Signature Sleep Contour 8-Inch Independently Encased Coil Mattress with CertiPUR-US Certified Foam, Twin

You can be excused for thinking that the marketing industry isn’t exactly the best source of non-exaggerated assertions. Consider this twin-size model. You’d think that with a size name of “twin” it would be perfect for 2 people, right?

Obviously, you’d be wrong to think so. The twin size designation means that this 75-inc long mattress is only 39 inches wide. Still, the price is $30 less than for the full-size version of this mattress.

That lower price is mostly about the smaller price. It still offers the same quality as its bigger sibling, with its durable coiled springs and individual encasements.

You have a comfy bed with the right amount of support. You’d think that with such a low price you also can expect cheap quality, but you’d be wrong about that too.

The mattress material is certified by CertiPUR-US, and this means it doesn’t have any sort of material that’s dangerous to people or to the environment.

There isn’t any trace of mercury, heavy metals, lead, or materials that somehow deplete the ozone. You still get the comfy foam layer on top of the springs, with a cover that’s very nice and soft on your skin.

Lots of people love this mattress, which just goes to show that the coiled springs design still has lots of fans.

Pros

  • The coiled springs offer great support for your weight.
  • The top layer is soft and comfy so you can find your sleep easily.
  • It’s very durable, with the encased coiled springs staying upright to support your weight.
  • It’s perfect for kids and for small guest rooms.
  • There’s really no smell when you first open the mattress package. If you think there’s some sort of smell, it goes away after a very short while.
  • The price is fantastically low. It’s actually the most affordable mattress on this list.

Cons

  • It’s just too small for 2 people to sleep side by side.
  • You still need at least half a day for the mattress to decompress fully to its proper size.

This is the best price single mattress can go for, so it’s your best choice if you’re really short on money. It’s the best mattress for people who aren’t all that big and heavy, and who tend to sleep alone.

That’s why it’s perfect for kids and for a guest bedroom, since this mattress just doesn’t offer any sort of comfy 2-person space.

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3. Tuft & Needle Mattress, King

It’s true that this particular mattress model is actually the most expensive on this list. Yet many consider this brand as a bargain version of a premium brand.

They’ve cut down cost by only selling online and by offering just a single model. The founders of Tuft & Needle are famed for developing their own material for their mattress.

They tested all the available mattress materials, and then they experimented with various…

hybrid formulas to come up with the most comfy and most supportive mattress at a reasonable price. Then they just offered this mattress in different sizes.

So far we’ve been concentrating on sub-$200 mattress models. Does that mean that you can’t get great value for your money with the more expensive models?

No, and this Tuft & Needle mattress is proof of that. Tuft & Needle is actually a very new mattress company. But they’ve risen to the top of the industry very quickly because they offer a high quality mattress at a very reasonable price.

This is the king-size version, which accounts for why it’s much more expensive than the Signature Sleep models we’ve mentioned earlier on this list.

This means that it’s very spacious and more than enough for couples. It measures 80 inches long, and the width is very ample at 76 inches.

Their particular mattress material offers the right amount of support that’s very popular with most people. It’s not too hard, so that you can sleep comfortably. That’s mainly due to the 3-inch foam material at the top.

At the same time, it isn’t too soft so you won’t wake up the next morning with aches and pains because you didn’t have enough support to hold up your neck and spine straight.

This material offers the right amount of pressure relief, thanks to the 7-inch support layer at the bottom. In addition, with this material you also don’t get the heat-retention properties that are commonly associated with memory foam.

Many people complain that memory foam mattresses are just too warm, which makes them unsuitable for hot and humid locations and for summer nights. You won’t complain about this heat problem with the Tuft & Needle mattress material.

Its features are designed for 2 people, so the bounce is just right for intimate activities for romantic couples.

When you two are finally asleep, the movements are localized so that one person’s movements won’t bother the other person. You can get in and out of bed easily without disturbing the person already asleep on the bed.

Pros

  • The mattress offers just the right balance of support between too soft and too firm.
  • It’s very comfy so you can sleep easily and comfortably.
  • It offers pressure relief so you don’t wake up the next morning with body pains.
  • The size offers ample space for couples.
  • You won’t be disturbed when your sleeping partner wakes up and gets out of the bed.
  • The price is more than reasonable, because you get the same features (or even better features) with mattresses that cost more than $3,000.

Cons

  • It’s still a bit expensive compared to the other mattresses on this list. So it may be beyond your budget. It’s certainly not the mattress you’ll want for kid and for guest bedrooms.
  • If you sleep alone, then it can be too large for you.
  • You still need some time to let the mattress fully decompress.

As it’s king-sized, it’s quite heavy. It weighs about 82 pounds. You may need someone to help you if you’re going to move this to another bedroom.

Still, if you want a premium bed for 2 people without paying premium prices, then this Tuft & Needle mattress is something that you must consider. It’s that good, and its popularity and high online ratings attest to its quality.

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4. Tuft & Needle Mattress, Queen

Is the king-sized model of the Tuft & Needle mattress too expensive for you? You can switch to the queen sized-version instead, and save about $150 from the price.

That lower price doesn’t mean that you get a lower quality mattress for your bedroom. It just means you get a smaller mattress. Now it measures 80 inches long and 60 inches wide. It may be 5 feet wide, but that’s still 16 inches narrower than the king-sized version.

Then again, that’s still a lot of space for two people. What’s more, the quality is still there. First there’s the mattress cover, which is a breathable blend of polyester and rayon.

It’s very soft and nice to the touch. It also helps that it’s free of any harmful chemicals, as attested to by Oeko-Tex.

This mattress cover rests upon a 3-inch top layer of special foam that provides the comfy yet supportive sleeping layer you need for a good night’s sleep.

The mattress even sleeps cool, and that’s because it is infused with gel and graphite. This foam material is very safe with no harmful chemicals, and it’s certified by CertiPUR-US.

At the bottom you have the 7-inch support layer that keeps your neck and spine aligned properly.

This bottom layer is fused to the top layer with a type of glue that’s similar to the glue used in shoes. It’s perfectly safe, and it’s certified by Green Guard.

It offers good fire protection. That’s due to the fire barrier fabric blend that’s compliant with California’s tough TB-117 fire barrier regulation. You also have to appreciate the ever-helpful customer support offered by Tuft & Needle.

They go out of their way to make sure you’re satisfied. It is why very people replace it with something else, despite the generous 100-night trial period offered for the mattress.

Pros

  • The size is very roomy for solo sleepers, even if you’re very large.
  • It’s good enough for 2 people. It offers ample space and one person’s movement wont disturb the other person.
  • The various certifications prove that it doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals.
  • It’s very cool to sleep on, unlike other memory foam materials that retain too much heat.
  • It’s cheaper than a king-sized bed. It’s also a lot more affordable than many other premium models with similar features and benefits.

Cons

  • If the two of you are very large, the king-sized version may be more appropriate.
  • It’s still somewhat expensive for a solo sleeper.
  • If you need a different level of firmness, then you can’t go with Tuft & Needle for another type of mattress.
  • This is the only level of firmness they have.

Again, you need several hours to let it expand to its proper size.

Still, a queen-size mattress of this caliber is outstanding at this price range. For two slim adults or a very heavy solo sleeper, this is the ideal mattress to get. You’ll also want to take a look at this if you live in a hot and humid location.

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5. Signature Sleep Memoir 10 Inches Memory Foam Mattress, Twin

Signature Sleep doesn’t limit itself to the manufacture of old-fashioned coiled spring mattresses. It’s a thoroughly modern mattress company, so of course it also produces its own line of memory foam mattresses.

Memory foam conforms much more accurately to your shape. It produces an even and equal support for your weight, unlike coiled springs that exert pressure at localized points. So that makes it much more comfy.

This is a lot cheaper than the king size and queen size mattresses that other premium brands offer. You can of course attribute the low price to the twin-sized dimensions that measure 75 by 39 inches. Still, that’s only $6 more than the coiled spring version!

Instead of coiled springs inside the mattress, you now have a 10-inch mattress that includes a 2.5-inch memory foam at the top.

That’s a good enough thickness for memory foam, so that you don’t seem to sink into a mattress as if it’s a hammock. This top player is covered by a soft knot fabric.

This is very nice to the touch, and it will help you feel very comfy so you can sleep more easily.

At the base is a 7.5-inch layer of high density foam. This is the layer that provides the overall support so you don’t get that sinking feeling. It’s also still foam, so it’s not as if you’re lying on 2.5 inches of memory foam on top of your floor.

Pros

  • It uses memory foam. That means the top layer slowly shapes itself to your contours exactly. So you get the precise level of support you need. You don’t get any pressure on your hips and shoulders, and your neck and spine are nicely aligned.
  • The combined 2.5-inch memory foam and 7.5-inch base support is just the right combination of firmness and softness for most people.
  • It meets US flammability standards.
  • The cover is soft and breathable, which encourages you to fall asleep quickly.
  • Since it is small and lightweight, it’s easy to transfer this mattress to another bedroom.

Cons

  • It may be too small for you. If you even have a sleeping companion come over, it can get very problematic.
  • It’s made in China. For some people, that’s a problem.
  • The mattress needs to expand after you open the package, and that can take a long while.

At this price point, it’s best for kids, teens, and guest rooms. It’s also ideal for those who are living a rather monastic lifestyle. It’s too small for a couple, and even for a single adult the space may not be enough.

Still, if this is what you can afford then it’s a great alternative to old-fashioned mattresses. The memory foam is great and very comfy.

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6. Signature Sleep 8-Inch Twin Memory Foam Mattress

It just so happens that for some people, 10 inches of mattress may be a bit too much. For those who want a thinner mattress that offers greater firmness, there’s an 8-inch version of their twin-size mattress.

It’s curious though, that this thinner mattress is actually more expensive than its 10-inch counterpart. This is probably due to reasons regarding inventory supplies. The memory foam is 2 inches thick, while the base layer is only 6 inches thick.

In any case, this is a lot firmer than the softer 10-inch version. Since the memory foam is only 2 inches thick, it doesn’t let your body sink as deep into the mattress.

One advantage of this is that it should be a cooler mattress to sleep on, as memory foam can be a bit warm for some people. Aside from this difference, the 8-inch version offers the same features and potential drawbacks as its thicker sibling.

Pros

  • It offers a bit of a firmer mattress. Some people seem to prefer that, and at least Signature Sleep offers this option.
  • The memory foam is excellent. It offers great support, especially if you’re not too heavy.
  • It’s not all that warm to sleep on.
  • It’s light and easy to move from one room to another.
  • The price is very low.
  • The materials are certified by CertiPUR-US.

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