The 10 Best Cooling Mattresses For Hot Sleepers (2026)
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Best Cooling Mattress Overall
Helix Sleep Midnight Luxe
Helix Sleep
Best Cooling Hybrid Mattress
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling
Brooklyn Bedding
Best Organic Cooling Mattress
Birch Luxe Natural Mattress
Birch
Best Firm Cooling Mattress
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress (Firm)
Bear
It happens to the best of us: You wake up in the middle of the night, clammy and soaked in sweat. If you’re a hot sleeper, a cooling mattress may be for you. Waking up sweaty and hot can be caused by several factors, sleeping conditions, stress, excessive blankets, the wrong pajamas, and even eating spicy foods before bed. Hot nights can also equate to sleepless nights. According to a study from the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, heat exposure increases wakefulness and decreases time spent in deep sleep and REM sleep.
A cooling mattress is built specifically to help regulate your body temperature by being made of materials that optimize airflow and draw heat away from your body as you sleep. I (and some of my sweatiest colleagues) tested a myriad of cooling mattresses for at least a week each in our homes—to determine which worked best to beat the heat.
Be sure to read our other sleep guides, including the Best Mattresses, Best Organic Mattresses, Best Hybrid Mattresses, and Best Bed Sheets.
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Updated August 2026: We’ve overhauled this guide with new picks from Bedgear, Helix, Brooklyn Bedding, Birch, Sijo, and Nectar. We’ve also updated links and prices.
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Best Cooling Mattress Overall
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to wishlist Helix Sleep
Midnight Luxe
Helix Sleep
This is a crowd-pleaser—a medium-firm hybrid mattress that uses six layers to offer all the benefits of both foam and coils. Below the plush cushion top, there are layers of cooling gel foam to regulate body temperature and disperse heat, and then below are several denser foams for support. Individually wrapped coils on the bottom are zoned so that you have firmer coils in areas your lower spine that need more support to prevent back pain.
The Midnight Luxe comes with a Tencel cover—a semi-synthetic fiber made from eucalyptus—that helps to circulate airflow and regulate temperature. Plus, there’s an optional GlacioTex Cooling Cover ($199) or a combination of the GlacioTex Cooling Cover and CoolForce Layer ($399) that uses enhanced cooling technology. Made from Helix’s heat-conductive fabric, it draws heat away from the surface of the mattress. The CoolForce Layer is directly on top of the mattress, designed to pull heat away from the body. The company claims it keeps you 4 degrees cooler for over 12 hours while sleeping.
Helix Midnight Luxe ranges from $1,436 for a twin mattress to $2,924 for a California King.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Tencel cover, memory foams, pocketed coils Certifications CertiPur-US certified foams, GreenGuard Gold Firmness options Medium Add-ons available GlacioTex cooling cover, GlacioTex cooling cover with CoolForce Layer, ErgoAlign Contour Layer Shipping Free for customers in the contiguous US Trial period 120 nights Warranty Limited lifetime WIRED/TIRED
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- Lots of features designed to benefit side sleepers, which most people are for at least part of the night
- Excellent pressure relief
- Adaptable support for the lower back via pocketed coils
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- Customizations can quickly add up. Cooling features cost extra—anywhere from $200 to $400. The ErgoAlign Layer is $200
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Best Cooling Hybrid Mattress
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to wishlist Brooklyn Bedding
Aurora Luxe Cooling
Brooklyn Bedding
I haven’t been the biggest fan of hybrid mattresses in the past. I’m a lifelong fussy sleeper and insomniac, and my body prefers soft and sinking, not firm and bouncy—the last hybrid I tested left me feeling I was sleeping in the backseat of a ’79 Buick. However, the older I get, the more I’m accepting that sinking memory foam is not my friend. It makes it harder to move around at night, and as a stomach sleeper, it provides zero support for my spine. I tested the Aurora Luxe in Soft with the optional pillow top, and it’s the first hybrid I’ve ever tried that I actually . The pillow top provides the memory-foam feel my body craves while the 8-inch zoned coils give solid support.
Despite arriving tightly compressed in a box, the Aurora Luxe eventually puffed up to an impressive 14.5 inches, and the silky navy blue cover lends a high end aesthetic. Hybrids run cooler in general due to the open-spring design, and the Aurora Luxe’s pillow top contains ThermoPhase “cooling foam.” Though, to be frank, this did not feel overtly cooling to either my husband or me during our three-week test. (The deep dimples on the top, however, do create some extra airflow.) Luckily, Brooklyn Bedding offers a 120-night trial, so you can decide for yourself (returns do cost $99). The Aurora Luxe tends to run firm, so though it comes in Soft, Medium, and Firm, the Soft is more of a medium-firm. I’d only recommend Medium or Firm if you’re looking for firm-firm. —Kat Merck
Brooklyn Bedding’s Aurora Luxe ranges from $1,099 for a twin mattress to $2,099 for an RV king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Optional cooling foam, quilt foam, copper responsive foam, memory foam, Variflex transition foam, 8” zoned coils, base foam Certifications CertiPur-US certified Firmness options Soft, Medium, Firm Add-ons available Cloud pillow top Shipping Free Trial period 120 days ($99 returns) Warranty Limited lifetime WIRED/TIRED
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- Support of a hybrid with the softness of memory foam (with optional pillow top).
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- Cooling foam isn’t very cooling, but deep dimples and hybrid construction promote extra airflow.
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Best Organic Cooling Mattress
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Luxe Natural Mattress
Birch
The Birch Luxe Natural uses organic ways to promote cooling with naturally moisture-wicking materials and enhanced breathability—without the use of chemicals. It has an organic cotton cover, layers of New Zealand wool (a natural fire retardant), and pocketed coils for personalized support and motion isolation. The cotton cover pulls sweat away from your skin to quickly dissipate moisture, and the open-weave design promotes ventilation. The bed’s GOLS-certified latex material is naturally hypoallergenic anti-microbal (so you can ensure you’re having a healthy sleep), and also breathable for enhanced airflow. The wool is also a naturally hygroscopic fiber, meaning that it is designed to wick moisture away to increase overall airflow and breathability.
Birch Luxe Natural ranges from $1,624 for a twin mattress to $3,124 for a California king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Organic cotton cover, wool, organic latex, pocketed coils Certifications Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), GreenGuard Gold Firmness options Medium Add-ons available Birch CoolForce Layer Shipping Free via FedEx; white-glove delivery available for $199 Trial period 120 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return ($99 shipping fee) Warranty Limited lifetime WIRED/TIRED
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- If you can’t commit to one way of sleeping, latex is the material for you
- It’s highly responsive—bouncy—which makes it adaptable enough to move alongside you as you snooze
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- It has a “natural” smell to it … wool fresh off the farm. It’ll go away in a few days, but heads up
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Best Firm Cooling Mattress
Photograph: Nena Farrell
to wishlist Bear
Elite Hybrid Mattress (Firm)
Bear
The WIRED Reviews team holds the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress in high regard for multiple reasons. Some of our testers found it excellent for relieving back pain, thanks to pressure-relieving foams and zoned coils that support spine alignment. Testers have also noted that of the three firmness options on offer, Firm didn’t mess around when it came to delivering that unyielding feel.
The Bear Elite Hybrid has breathable, copper-infused memory foam and pocketed coils for airflow. There are two cooling covers available—you can opt for the standard HydroCool cover or the Celliant cover for an upcharge. Celliant textiles are engineered to help absorb heat and moisture while also facilitating better circulation for muscle recovery. We found this to be more or less the case during our tests, where the mattress earned accolades for its support and temperature regulation. So if you’re an athlete or looking to supercharge your sleep, you may want to consider the Celliant upgrade. —Julia Forbes
Bear Elite Hybrid ranges from $1,998 for a twin mattress to $4,282 for a split king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Phase change material (PCM) cooling cover, copper-infused memory foam, dynamic memory foam, pocketed coils Certifications CertiPur-US, GreenGuard Gold Firmness options Soft, Medium, Firm Add-ons available Celliant cooling cover Shipping Free for customers in the contiguous US Trial period Arrives in a box within three to seven business days; white-glove delivery service available. Prices range from $100 for setup only to $200 for setup and old mattress removal. Warranty Limited lifetime WIRED/TIRED
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- Pressure-relieving foams and coils are great for relieving back pain
- Cooling cover and copper-infused memory foam draw heat away
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- Celliant is supposed to promote muscle recovery, but the claims are shaky at best
- If you’re opting just for a cooling experience, you can get away with the phase change material cover that comes on the standard model
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Best Personalized Cooling Mattress
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Chevron Chevron to wishlist Bedgear
M5 Night Ice Performance Mattress
Bedgear
I’ve been testing mattresses for the Reviews team for almost three years now, and I always come back to Bedgear. I find its beds feel much more luxurious and cooling than the fair price point suggests. This modular, customizable model is from the brand’s new Night Ice line, which is specifically designed for hot sleepers.
Everything about this hybrid bed is designed for hot sleepers, with a top Bedgear-patented Ver-Tex instant-cooling cover, cooling active core, and cooling boost comfort layer, which all work together as a triple threat on the top layer to effectively dissipate heat. Plus, the sides have Air-X side panels, which are mesh vents to help increase airflow throughout the mattress. all Bedgear models I’ve tried, their proprietary silky blend is literally cool to the touch (and stays cool even during summer). Below is a perforated foam that is designed to react to your body, with conforming pressure relief and airflow channels with gaps and holes for increased breathability. Plus, the M5 is modular, meaning that you can choose the same or different levels of firmness on both sides (the model I tested had both medium firm and medium plush, and the split and differing firmness levels weren’t noticeable). This bed is a bit of a splurge, but I find it strikes a great balance of adaptive support while staying cool all night long.
Bedgear M5 Night Ice Performance ranges from $4,500 for a queen mattress to $8,000 for a split California king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Ver-Tex top cover, Air-X side panels, comfort layer, independent suspension unit, high-density foam base Certifications N/A Firmness options Firm, medium firm, medium plush, plush Add-ons available N/A Shipping Free on orders over $300 Trial period 30 days to return if opened; 100 days if unopened. $199 return fee Warranty 10-year limited manufacturer’s WIRED/TIRED
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- Modular design with interchangeable coils for enhanced personalization
- Three layers of advanced cooling technology and perforated cooling React foam
- Air-X chassis and air vents for airflow and circulation
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- Dense and heavy
- Comes in several boxes with several layers that need to be assembled and zipped together
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Best Value Cooling Mattress
Chevron Chevron to wishlist Bedgear
H Performance Mattress
Bedgear
Amazon
Every Bedgear mattress I’ve tested is extremely cooling, comfy, and a super-fair price for the quality. This H Performance Mattress is no different. the others, it’s literally cool to the touch, with a swirly-design silky Ver-Tex cover that wicks away moisture and regulates temperature. (The H4 is medium firm, and the H6 is medium plush.) The sides of the mattress are made from Air-X panels that are net, which further aid in air circulation. This hybrid mattress uses pocketed coils at the bottom for support and multiple layers of memory-foam up top. This cooling mattress is one of the most consistently cooling beds I’ve tested, it feels more expensive than its price tag.
Bedgear H Performance ranges from $1,799 for a twin to $2,899 for a split head California king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Ver-Tex cooling cover, memory foam, pocketed coil suspension unit, side mesh Certifications CertiPur-US certified Firmness options Medium firm (H4) and Medium plush (H6) Add-ons available N/A Shipping Free for orders over $300 within contiguous US Trial period 30 days if box has been opened; 100 days if not Warranty 10-year limited WIRED/TIRED
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- Consistently cooling
- Available in Medium-Plush or Medium-Firm
- Hybrid construction
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- Edge support could be better
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Best Temperature Changing Mattress
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to wishlist Leesa
Legend Chill Hybrid
Leesa
The Legend Chill delivered on support, and also had superb cooling qualities, so much so that I found I was significantly less restless at night, falling asleep almost the moment my head hit the pillow. The mattress’s quilted top layer feels ultra-luxe and is cool on contact. The breathable phase-change fibers draw heat away from the body and release it when your body is cooler to regulate temperature. The airiness is prevalent throughout the bed—right down to the coils, resulting in a deep sleep without sweat. —Nicole Kinning
Leesa Legend Chill ranges from $2,099 for a twin to $3,399 for a California king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Cooling cover with phase-change fibers, memory foam, micro coils, pocketed coils Certifications CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold Firmness options Medium firm Add-ons available N/A Shipping Free Trial period 120 nights; must sleep on it for 30 days before requesting return Warranty Limited lifetime WIRED/TIRED
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- Phase-change fibers draw heat away from the body to regulate temperature
- Luxe quilted top layer
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- Lacking edge support
- Some users report sinkage in areas
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Best Infused Cooling Mattress
Chevron Chevron to wishlist Brooklyn Bedding
CopperFlex Hybrid
Brooklyn Bedding
This comfy bed features a gel foam top, with copper-infused memory foam under, and Variflex IQ memory foam that is specifically designed to conform to your body’s curves. (We also reviewed—and d—the CopperFlex mattress topper.) The CopperFlex Memory Foam is infused with copper particles to help wick moisture and provide heat regulation and dispersal. Brooklyn Bedding claims that the natural antimicrobial properties promote a cleaner and healthier space to sleep. It’s a little on the firmer side, but the comfy and cooling copper-infused pillow top conforms seamlessly to your body’s pressure points.
Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex ranges from $665 for a twin to $1,199 for a California king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Copper-infused memory foam, foam, pocketed coils Certifications CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold Firmness options Medium firm Add-ons available Available in all-foam or hybrid models Shipping Free Trial period 120 nights Warranty Limited lifetime WIRED/TIRED
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- Copper-infused to wick moisture and keep top clean
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- A little firm (can be too bouncy)
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Best Cooling Mattress for Side Sleepers
Chevron Chevron to wishlist Nolah
Evolution
Nolah
The Nolah Evolution Hybrid supports side sleepers with spinal alignment and pressure relief, while also keeping them cool. When I’m not testing other mattresses, this is what I sleep on. I’m comfortable no matter if I’m on my side or stomach. These sleeping positions have very different support requirements; stomach sleepers need firm and unyielding support, side sleepers need cushy pressure relief. Nolah Evolution Hybrid can pull off both, with a pillow top that conforms around my hips and shoulders and zoned coils that keep my midsection boosted.
The Nolah Evolution Hybrid has a couple of cooling options available. I have the standard model, which has an organic cotton and cooling fiber cover. If you need extra cooling, there is a cool-feeling GlacioTex-fiber pillow top upgrade available. Be advised, if you go this route, you’re also essentially adding another layer of softness and pressure relief. Keep that in mind when picking your firmness level.
Nolah uses AirFoam (its own, supposedly more breathable version of memory foam) and gel-infused foam to prevent the foam layers from trapping heat. Pocketed coils enhance breathability, and there’s a mesh gusset for side ventilation. Altogether, it keeps me sleeping at a neutral temperature and fully supported. —Julia Forbes
Nolah Evolution Hybrid ranges from $1,460 for a twin mattress to $3,454 for a split king.
Mattress type Hybrid Materials Organic cotton or GlacioTex cover, AirFoam Luxe memory foams, gel memory foam, AirBreath border gusset, pocketed coils Certifications CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold Firmness options Soft, Medium, Firm Add-ons available GlacioTex cooling pillow top Shipping Free for customers in the contiguous US Trial period Arrives in a box as part of standard shipping; white-glove delivery available (mattress setup and old bed removal) for $225 Warranty Limited lifetime WIRED/TIRED
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- Zoned coils and five foam layers for advanced pressure relief and lumbar support
- Three firmness levels
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- Cool-to-the-touch cover is only available with a pillow-top upgrade
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Best Cooling Mattress Under $1,000
Photograph: Molly Higgins
to wishlist Bedgear
Sport Performance Mattress
Bedgear (Firm)
Bedgear (Medium)
Bedgear (Plush)
This affordable option from Bedgear is literally cool to the touch with its silky smooth top Ver-Tex cover that’s designed to reduce overheating. It has 1.5 inches of ventilated foam with vertically drilled holes to help increase airflow and maintain structure. It also uses Bedgear’s Air-X mesh fabric that has an open ventilation design that helps with continuous airflow and helps regulate body temperature. The ventilated React foam technology on top not only helps with pressure relief but also aids in air circulation. That silky Ver-Tex top definitely diverts heat away from your body (helping to stop overheating before you get warm) and was continuously cool every night I slept on it. This 10-inch bed ships free to the lower 48, has a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty, and can be returned if opened within 30 days or, if unopened, returned within 100 days. With options for firm, medium, or plush, this mattress is versatile and budget-friendly. It’s our top pick for Cheap Mattresses because of its super-fair price point.
Bedgear S Performance ranges from $750 for a twin to $1,900 for a California king, with prices further changing depending on firmness.
Mattress type All-foam Materials Ver-Tex cooling cover, memory foam, side mesh Certifications CertiPur-US certified Firmness options Plush (S7), Medium (S5), Firm (S3) Add-ons available N/A Shipping Free for orders over $300 within contiguous US Trial period 30 days if box has been opened; 100 days if not Warranty 10-year limited WIRED/TIRED
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- Feels more luxe than its inexpensive price point
- Consistently cooling
- Multiple firmness options
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- All-foam only
- Edge support could be better
Other Cooling Mattresses We :
Wolf
12-Inch Memory Foam Hybrid Medium Firm Mattress
Amazon
Wolf
The top knit cover provides breathability, helping to regulate temperature, while the gel foams are comfy and cooling, and the wrapped-coil bottom provides even more space for airflow.
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- Feels more luxe than its price point
- Compatible with adjustable base
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- You can feel the coils sometimes
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Bedgear
Split Head M3 Performance Mattress
Bedgear
This is another cooling mattress for couples, with four levels of firmness for each side of the bed for customization. Plus, it has perforated individually wrapped coils for increased air circulation and Bedgear’s silky patented Ver-Tex cooling cover.
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- Split head allows sleepers to choose from four levels of firmness for each side of the bed
- Compatible with adjustable base
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- Some users report it being too soft
- Top layer tends to dip
Cooling Bedding We Love:
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Nectar Sleep
Firmer Mattress Topper with Cooling Gel Memory Foam
Nectar
I find that I sleep hotter on plushier beds. This firming mattress topper has been a godsend—it keeps my spine aligned and limbs supported while the cooling gel memory foam wicks away moisture and provides airflow. I recommend it to my family and friends who want a cooling solution without having to buy a whole new mattress.
Sijo
TempTune Cooling Mattress Pad
Amazon
Sijo
I’d consider this as more of a mattress protector than a pad. It’s made from moisture-wicking mica nylon and Tencel, which combine to help create a cooling fabric that regulates surface temperature. Plus, it’s water-resistant.
Sijo
AiryWeight Eucalyptus Sheet Set
Amazon
Sijo
These eucalyptus sheets are the silkiest, most cooling bedding I’ve ever slept on. They are soft, feel luxurious, and are extremely breathable. If you sleep hot, buy these now (I promise you won’t be disappointed!).
Sijo
AeroChill Cooling Comforter
Sijo
This brand-new cooling comforter tends to slide because it’s made of silky nylon, but it’s super lightweight and perfect for a top cover during summer when a duvet is too hot.
Compare the Best Cooling Mattresses
| Mattress | Mattress type | Materials | Certifications | Firmness options | Add-ons available | Shipping | Trial period | Warranty |
| Helix Sleep Midnight Luxe | Hybrid | Tencel cover, memory foams, pocketed coils | CertiPur-US certified foams, GreenGuard Gold | Medium | GlacioTex cooling cover, GlacioTex cooling cover with CoolForce Layer, ErgoAlign Contour Layer | Free for customers in the contiguous US | 120 nights | Limited lifetime |
| Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling | Hybrid | Optional cooling foam, quilt foam, copper responsive foam, memory foam, Variflex transition foam, 8” zoned coils, base foam | CertiPur-US certified | Soft, Medium, Firm | Cloud pillow top | Free | 120 days ($99 returns) | Limited lifetime |
| Birch Luxe Natural Mattress | Hybrid | Organic cotton cover, wool, organic latex, pocketed coils | Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), GreenGuard Gold | Medium | Birch CoolForce Layer | Free via FedEx; white-glove delivery available for $199 | 120 nights; 30-day break in period required before initiating return ($99 shipping fee) | Limited lifetime |
| Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress (Firm) | Hybrid | Phase change material (PCM) cooling cover, copper-infused memory foam, dynamic memory foam, pocketed coils | CertiPur-US, GreenGuard Gold | Soft, Medium, Firm | Celliant cooling cover | Free for customers in the contiguous US | Arrives in a box within three to seven business days; white-glove delivery service available. Prices range from $100 for setup only to $200 for setup and old mattress removal. | Limited lifetime |
| Bedgear M5 Night Ice Performance Mattress | Hybrid | Ver-Tex top cover, Air-X side panels, comfort layer, independent suspension unit, high-density foam base | N/A | Firm, medium firm, medium plush, plush | N/A | Free for orders over $300 within contiguous US | 30 days to return if opened; 100 days if unopened. $199 return fee | 10-year limited manufacturer’s |
| Bedgear H Performance Mattress | Hybrid | Ver-Tex cooling cover, memory foam, pocketed coil suspension unit, side mesh | CertiPur-US certified | Medium firm (H4) and Medium plush (H6) | N/A | Free for orders over $300 within contiguous US | Within 30 days if opened; 100 if unopened | 10-year limited manufacturer’s warranty |
| Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid | Hybrid | Cooling cover with phase-change fibers, memory foam, micro coils, pocketed coils | CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold | Medium firm | N/A | Free | 100-night trial (must sleep on it for 30 days before requesting return) | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid | Hybrid | Copper-infused memory foam, foam, pocketed coils | CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold | Medium firm | Available in all-foam or hybrid models | Free | 120-night trial (must sleep on it for 30 days before requesting return) | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Nolah Evolution Hybrid | Hybrid | Organic cotton or GlacioTex cover, AirFoam Luxe memory foams, gel memory foam, AirBreath border gusset, pocketed coils | CertiPur-US certified, GreenGuard Gold | Soft, Medium, Firm | GlacioTex cooling pillow top | Free for customers in the contiguous US | Arrives in a box as part of standard shipping; white-glove delivery available (mattress setup and old bed removal) for $225 | Limited lifetime |
| Bedgear Sport Performance Mattress | Foam | Ver-Tex cooling cover, memory foam, side mesh | CertiPur-US certified | Plush (S7), Medium (S5), Firm (S3) | N/A | Free for orders over $300 within contiguous US | Within 30 days if opened; 100 if unopened | 10-year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty |
How Does WIRED Test Cooling Mattresses?
Mattresses are tested for at least a week, but in many cases for longer. I slept on the majority of these mattresses for half a month or more to really get a feel for the product. I tested them at different times of the season and with different types of sheets and bedding. I sat on the edges to test for edge support, jumped, and performed some other methods to test the bounce and motion transfer of the mattress. Perhaps most important for this guide, I was my normal, perpetually warm (and sweaty) self, and gauged more abstract things my overall comfort at night, and how well I thought air flowed through the mattress, or how much heat was trapped in.
What Should You Look for in a Cooling Mattress?
When shopping for a cooling mattress, here are a few things to consider:
- Composition: Opt for mattress materials designed to promote airflow, which will help prevent heat buildup. Many mattresses are infused with gel or copper, which are designed to dissipate heat and keep you cool. A hybrid mattress combines the best of both worlds by using a coil support system under a foam, latex, or polyfoam comfort top. Hybrid mattresses tend to retain less heat than all-foam mattresses because they have a layer or two of springs to help dissipate heat.
- Cover fabric: Consider mattresses with covers made from moisture-wicking fabrics and phase-change fibers to draw sweat away from the body. Breathable fabrics include bamboo, Tencel lyocell, and synthetic fabrics, which are engineered to help regulate body temperature. Perforated cooling covers further amplify airflow between your body and the fabric. We find quilted tops help too, since they have ridges and valleys that allow air to escape.
- Airflow: With proper airflow, the heat you generate overnight is properly conducted through the mattress. Hybrid mattresses with individual coils help with this, but many mattresses marketed for their cooling benefits have other tricks.
- Firmness: While the debate of soft versus firm mattresses is a personal preference, your choice can play a crucial role in the way your body traps heat. Softer mattresses tend to envelop your body, leading to increased heat retention as your body sinks into the surface. Conversely, firmer mattresses provide better support and allow for more air circulation around your body.
How Did WIRED Select Models to Be Reviewed?
We have tested over 100 mattresses across all of our guides, Best Organic Mattresses, Best Mattresses for Back Pain, and Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online, as well as for individual review. We talk with each other, discussing which mattress brands in general we’re fans of, and which we aren’t. Some mattresses are provided as review samples by the manufacturers, with the understanding that we don’t guarantee coverage or type of coverage—we aren’t paid for glowing reviews on products we think are just mid. We purchase and expense models we aren’t able to get a sample of.
We try to test a range of mattress types, firmness, and brands to ensure we know what’s out on the market, so we can best give you our honest, unbiased opinion on which mattresses you should spend your money (and one-third of your life sleeping) on.
What Does WIRED Do With Mattresses After Testing?
We keep top picks for longer-term durability testing in our own homes and the homes of other staffers, friends, and family members, while other models are donated locally.
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