Fact: Waking up with a backache isn't exactly the best way to start your day. If this has been happening to you regularly, it may be time to consider investing in a new mattress. After all, experts say you should replace yours every six to eight years. Lucky for you, the popular mail-order company Tuft & Needle is currently offering all four of the brand's already-affordable mattresses for an additional 20% off — the well-loved Mint Hybrid is marked down by $400 for a queen and even the brand-new Original Hybrid is discounted. Sounds like a dream, but we promise it's real.
Quick Overview
There are a lot of elements to consider when picking out the right mattress, including your go-to sleep position, firmness preferences and, of course, budget. “Mattress firmness is the most studied and accepted factor that one should consider,” Dr. Michael Gerling, spine surgeon and founder of the Gerling Institute, tells chof360 Life. In general, people with chronic back pain tend to do better with firmer beds, he says.
But your sleep style can influence the right mattress for you, too, Benjamin Devaud, DPT, a physical therapist and clinic director at ATI Physical Therapy in Everett, Washington, tells chof360 Life. In general, back sleepers do well with medium to medium-firm mattresses, side sleepers are more comfortable with softer mattresses, and stomach sleepers are more comfortable on a firmer mattress, Devaud explains. Regardless of your sleep position, what you don’t want to do is sleep on an old mattress. “Studies on travelers have shown that newer, higher-quality mattresses can have an impact on the quality of one’s sleep and satisfaction,” Gerling says. “In other words, having an older mattress that has been ‘worked in’ is likely not to be the best sleep aid.”
That brings us back to Tuft's & Needle's sale — below we've broken down everything you need to know about T&N's four mattresses, along with who they're best suited for. All of the options come with the brand's cooling and contouring adaptive foam that maximizes breathability and pressure relief. You can also bundle and save more by adding a mattress, mattress protector and down alternative pillow with the code MATTRESS15. No matter what you choose, you’ll still get to enjoy Tuft & Needle’s 100-day night trial, along with free shipping and returns — just at much lower prices than usual.
Best mattress for combination sleepers
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If you're looking for an option that's firm and supportive, and that 25,000+ shoppers swear by, you should check out the brand's OG mattress — also known as the Original. Made for all sleep positions (side, back or stomach), this all-foam wonder provides a sturdy feel with softness on top, but not so much that you sink in. Its "bounce back support" means no sagging and cooling technology lowers the odds you'll wake up sweaty
Take it from this five-star reviewer: "I was waking up with back pain for weeks. Then, I slept on a friend's Tuft & Needle for four days while visiting and the back pain disappeared. I just ordered the magical bed [for my home]. I love this mattress!" Another swooned, "Worth every penny. Like sleeping on a cloud."
Best mattress to avoid aches and pains
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Waking up feeling sore? T&N's newest mattress — the Original Hybrid — may be for you. This sleep solution features four layers of foam, plus six inches of individually wrapped coils to relieve pressure, cradle your joints and improve motion control (read: keep you and your partner from disturbing each other during the night when moving). Cooling technology helps to lower the risk you'll overheat while you snooze.
Many owners commented on how the mattress has helped with their aches and pains. “Game changer for us,” shared one. “Immediate back relief and such a cozy bed.” Said another, “I can stay in one position so much longer now without my hip hurting.” A third fan summed it up best: "Oh, what a night. Best sleep in years."
Best mattress for hot sleepers
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While all of T&N's mattresses work to keep your temperature down at night, the Mint takes the cake for those who tend to sleep hot. The bed is similar to the Original, but it's made with two additional inches of adaptive foam that also relieves pressure while you sleep. It comes with a lightweight knit antimicrobial cover that you can remove for easy cleanup; it's best for back and side sleepers. You'll currently save a mint on it, too — the queen is discounted by $300.
Nearly 20,000 cool customers have given this mattress a five-star rating. Said one, "I am a very light side sleeper and can't stand being warm. I've never slept hot on this mattress!" Added another, “perfect amount of support and stays cool."
Best mattress for side sleepers
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While the Mint Hybrid — with its medium-plus firmness — is technically designed for all types of sleepers, we think it's perfect for cradling a side sleeper's pressure points. It offers both contouring, adaptive memory foam as well as supportive springs and coils to provide the best of both worlds in terms of comfort, support and pain relief. It's cooling, too, and the individually wrapped coils provide motion isolation so you won't end up bounding around when your bedmate shifts in their sleep. Save nearly $400 on the queen and $500 on the king.
This mattress is so popular with owners that many are repeat customers. “We loved the first one so much that we got one for our guest room,” shared a happy shopper. “It's just soft enough for me and just firm enough for my husband.” Another fan called the bed "heaven," adding, "I'm a side sleeper and this mattress is incredible — it's the perfect softness for me. So happy with my purchase."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
