It’s also one of the more cooling mattress options because of the phase-change material (PCM) in the pillow top. The PCM is essentially a fiber chameleon, using thermoregulation (your body’s natural ability to regulate temperature) to absorb body heat and cool itself accordingly. And for an even more enhanced cooling effect, there’s copper in the top layer of foam, which helps conduct heat away from your body. Light sleepers can also rest easier on this bed: When one of our testers rolled around on one side of the mattress, our tester on the other side hardly felt the movement.
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe turns down the heat with fancy cooling technology infused into its memory foam, pillow top, and coil layers. The tech works to diffuse body heat, leaving you with a mattress that’s cool to the touch.
Our Tester’s Take
Tossing and turning on a lumpy mattress not only signifies bad sleep quality, but it also generates added heat. The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe has three components that make it a winner for hot sleepers, according to our testers. It feels cool to the touch, thanks to the fibers in the cooling cover that dissipate heat and wick moisture. The top layer of memory foam is also infused with these cooling fibers to absorb your body warmth from the inside. And the innersprings in the mattress’s foundation are spaced apart enough to promote airflow and breathability, which can help prevent the buildup of allergens and moisture.
The Aurora Luxe comes in three firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm. Our testers spent more time with the Medium firmness, noting that it’s supportive for all sleeping positions (stomach sleepers included), but might be too firm-feeling for those under 130 pounds or those with back or shoulder pain. Overall, we found the mattress to be supportive enough for two, with cooling power to boot.
A fluffy duvet and layers of bedding can make any bed feel cushioned on the surface, but if you want a mattress that has that sponge-cake softness down to its core, you’re looking for the Puffy Lux Hybrid. The Lux Hybrid has eight layers of foam and coils for slow-sinking plushness that doesn’t compromise on support.
Our Tester’s Take
The Puffy Lux Hybrid has six layers of memory foam that relieve pressure and cradle your curves, plus one layer of innerspring coils to add a stable foundation. The mattress is better suited to those who prefer a soft sleep setup more than a firm one—side sleepers and couples who spend a lot of time in bed will likely appreciate its sinkage the most. It also has cooling technology (literally) woven into every detail. The quilted cover on top is knit with cooling yarns, and underneath that layer is a heat-resistant fiber layer to help with air circulation. Two gel-infused cooling foams follow suit, keeping the mattress from storing too much heat.
The Lux Hybrid’s gel foams also help overall comfort by responding to your position changes and molding to your body throughout the night. Our testers noted that the mattress’s softness was super comfortable for two people but knocked the responsiveness down a notch. This means couples will probably find it tough to change positions or gain momentum during sex. You also won’t find top edge support here, so you might not be able to use the entire surface of the mattress without feeling some sagging.
The Birch Luxe Natural mattress is a sustainability advocate’s dream. It’s firmer than other mattresses on our list—top it with a mattress pad for a little more cushion—but the extra support may help reduce back pain.
Our Tester’s Take
If you and your partner pride yourselves on your sustainable household complete with e-bikes and reusable paper towels—or if you just want a good mattress that can lower your carbon footprint—you’re a good match for the Birch Luxe Natural mattress. It’s GOTS-, Greenguard-, and Fair Trade-certified, which means it basically nails the trifecta of product-sustainability cred. Unlike the memory foam in other hybrid mattresses, the Luxe Natural uses four layers of organic wool to provide cushion and relieve pressure. Two layers of natural latex, one firm and one soft, sit underneath to support and contour your body, respectively. A thick nest of individually wrapped coils provides stability, and the mattress is reinforced at the edges to prevent sagging.
Studies show that latex relieves pressure better in all sleeping positions than polyurethane memory foam. Our testers noted that the latex mattress felt pretty firm, but one tester who struggles with back pain said that the above-average firmness provided significant relief to their lower back. The mattress’s many organic materials also help the mattress’s overall breathability, much like the way a cotton T-shirt feels more breathable than a synthetic one.
Let’s Compare the Costs of These Mattresses for Couples
Before you add to cart, here are the pre-discount prices for our top cooling mattresses in a queen size.
How We Tested The Best Mattress for Couples
Our testing team has tested more than 500 mattresses individually. To make this list, we paired up to jointly assess each bed for overall quality, as well as how they respond to the specific needs of multiple sleepers. We first narrowed down the categories that couples look for in a new mattress, including comfort, temperature regulation, pressure relief, and motion transfer. We then analyzed each mattress’s pressure relief using a pressure-mapping device, cooling power using a thermal gun, and motion isolation using each other as guides.
A mattress is one of the biggest investments you and a partner will make for your home, so we also checked out the overall value of each bed. We determined whether the price point and warranty was worth the splurge, and whether that number matched up with the overall quality. Interested in learning more about our testing? Check out our mattress testing methodology.
What Type and Mattress Size Is Best for Couples?
According to Dr. Dasgupta, “memory foam or hybrid mattresses often work well for couples because they offer comfort and reduce movement disturbance.” He advises couples to stay clear of mattresses that don’t absorb movement well, like some traditional innerspring beds. Memory foam prevents motion from rippling through the bed and awakening a sleeping partner, which is critical if you have a light sleeper in your midst. Hybrid mattresses tend to be more supportive, which is also beneficial for two or more sleepers. “Very soft mattresses might not support both of you properly, and extremely firm mattresses might not be comfortable for everyone,” Dr. Dasgupta says. “Try out different mattresses together to find one that suits both of you.”
