And this was true no matter how close to the edge I got — there was no sagging or dipping at all. The memory foam was also really responsive and didn’t have that slow sinking feeling that’s common with many memory foam mattresses. When I changed sleeping positions at night, the mattress was quick to react and adapt to my body so that I felt comfortable right away and could quickly drift back off to sleep.
Editor’s note: The Nectar Lush has been discontinued and replaced with the Nectar Premier, which is similar in construction, with gel-infused memory foam and a denser comfort layer. We are currently in the process of testing the new model and will update this story when testing is complete.
Although I didn’t love this Saatva mattress initially, after sleeping on it for a few nights, it quickly became one of my favorites. It was firm enough that I felt properly supported, but, thanks to some extra plushness and thickness from the pillow top, it also felt softer than other similar mattresses. The only knock is that this mattress has more motion transfer than the others, so if you sleep with someone who moves around during the night, there’s a good chance you’re going to feel it.
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Rather than varying layers of memory foam, the Purple Hybrid Premier 4 has a hyperelastic polymer grid formation that’s meant to absorb and relieve pressure, no matter how you sleep. This purple mattress seemed to have this magic ability to form around my body and perfectly cradle my pressure points, which not only made it immediately comfortable, but also had me waking up totally pain-free.
It’s also the first mattress that my boyfriend and I wholeheartedly agreed on. There were others that we both really liked, like the Helix Midnight Luxe and the Purple Hybrid Premier 4, but the Intellibed Signature Matrix Grand has completely squashed all mattress discussions and, to me, that alone is worth the price.
The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is one of Helix’s most popular models and, after testing, it’s apparent why. The mattress is made from a combination of high-density memory foam, gel visco and support pocketed coils wrapped up in a breathable, quilted pillow-top cover, making it a true hybrid model. Out of all the mattresses I tested, the Helix Midnight Luxe had the most lumbar support, which really provided some relief for my boyfriend’s chronic lower back pain. It also took the least amount of getting used to. This memory foam mattress felt comfortable almost immediately.
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The Nectar Lush is my top pick for pressure relief and edge-to-edge support. It’s made of five layers — including a dense foam base, a high-density memory foam, a gel-coated memory foam and a cooling cover — that really work well together. As soon as I laid down on the king mattress, the foam layers started to adapt to my body and “hug” it in a way that made me feel fully supported and properly aligned. After sleeping on the Nectar Lush for a few weeks, I felt a noticeable difference in my pain levels, immediately upon waking up and throughout the day.
When lying on the king mattress, I felt it give to my pressure points — namely, my shoulders and hips — while still keeping my body properly aligned, no matter which position I was in. As soon as I got comfortable in it, I could feel the pressure lifting away, almost as if I was in a zero gravity situation and, after a few weeks with it, I realized I was sleeping through the night consistently.
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Without getting too technical, the Gel Matrix is an elastic gel that flexes and moves so that it’s somehow firm and soft at the same time, giving you the best of both worlds. The firmness provides the support your body needs and keeps your spine in the proper alignment, while the softness allows some give to relieve your pressure points without sagging. And it truly does work.
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Lindsay Boyers
Let’s address the elephant in the room right away: This mattress is expensive. But if you have the budget for this mattress brand and you’re looking for a way to invest in your quality of life, you won’t be disappointed. The Intellibed Signature Matrix Grand is constructed of several layers, including latex and foam, but the real star of the show here is the Gel Matrix technology — something that was originally used in the beds in burn units to help alleviate pain while patients recovered.
The Leesa Legend was designed for all types of sleeping positions, but this king mattress is a standout pick for back sleepers. The mattress is categorized as medium-firm, but it felt plush enough to appease soft mattress lovers too. Sometimes I find memory foam too firm, but I sank into the Leesa Legend in all of the best ways. And since it has two layers of springs in addition to two layers of memory foam, it provided the right balance of body contour and support for good spinal alignment without any sinking. Like the Nectar Lush, it also had excellent edge-to-edge support and minimal motion transfer.
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Lindsay Boyers
CNET Health and Wellness
I tried more than two dozen mattresses to find the best king mattress options out there, so I’ve got you covered whether you’re looking to upgrade to a king-size mattress, or you need to swap out your current model for something with more modern advancements. From hybrid mattresses to polymer grids to advanced gel technology, these are my favorites.
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The Purple also had the most bounce out of all of the mattresses, so if you’re looking for a king mattress that’s more reminiscent of a traditional spring bed, but without the noisiness and eventual breakdown, this is an excellent option. Coming from memory foam, the grid did take a little while to get used to. It wasn’t uncomfortable, but it was definitely different, so keep that in mind. There’s an adjustment period with any new mattress, though, so it’s not something that was totally unexpected.
A king-size mattress is a no-brainer if you have the space, especially if you’re sharing your bed with someone else (or your pets). Of course, king-size mattresses give you extra room to move around freely and sleep comfortably, but the additional space is also beneficial for helping to relieve pressure on your body that can otherwise disturb your rest.
The Saatva Classic combines innerspring coils with latex foam, making it a true hybrid mattress, but it has enhancements that are designed to reduce stress and tension in your back. The middle portion of the mattress has “lumbar zone technology,” or a series of wires that add extra support for the memory foam to keep your spine properly aligned, especially when you’re sleeping on your side.
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