The Best Boxed Mattresses for Stress-Free Shopping

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We recently reviewed this guide to ensure our recommendations were in stock and reflected accurate pricing.

The mattress-in-a-box trend has taken off over the past decade thanks to its convenience: You buy the mattress online, it shows up fairly quickly and you can set it up whenever it works for your schedule instead of having to wait around for a delivery service. They also tend to be more affordable than traditional in-store mattresses. Plus, there's been a lot of new developments in recent years leading to these boxed mattresses using more luxurious materials and ergonomic designs.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab extensively tests mattresses of all kinds, including innerspring mattresses, memory foam mattresses, hybrid mattresses, latex mattresses and more. Our scientists and engineers research the brands and mattress materials, try out the beds firsthand, have testers sleep on them for extended periods and survey our tester panel to get in-depth reviews on the mattresses they already own. Our recent surveys alone had responses from over 10,000 mattress owners, giving us extensive insight to help us find the best boxed mattresses.

Our top picks:

As you shop, keep an eye out for Memorial Day mattress sales. This holiday is a great time to buy a mattress because you can find competitive offers across brands, and the sales typically last longer than just the holiday weekend.

You can find more information about how we test along with shopping tips to help you choose the perfect mattress at the end of this article. First, here's everything you need to know about our recommendations for the best mattresses in a box, with prices listed for queen sizes.

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Original Mattress

Casper is well known for helping the mattress-in-a-box industry hit the mainstream, and it's the most commonly purchased online brand by our survey panel. This model is entirely foam on the inside so it weighs less and costs less than many hybrid models, helping it earn the top spot on our list. The brand offers several different mattresses at varying price points, but this is the most popular and the one we think offers the best bang for your buck.

Even though this model is the "original" from Casper, it still has undergone some updates along the way to improve breathability, support and alignment. And because it's available at popular retailers like Amazon, you can expect to have it arrive at your door within days.

What it's made of: A stretchy knit cover that's made from recycled water bottles, a layer of Casper's signature AirScape (foam with thousands of small perforations throughout for increased breathability), memory foam with zoned support (meaning it's softer under your shoulders and firmer under your lower back and hips for proper spine alignment) and supportive base foam to prevent sinking and sagging.

Tester notes: Over 100 reviewers told us they love their Casper mattress, especially highlighting the price, ease of buying, good support and overall comfort. One user even told us, "It's the best one I've ever owned," while another explained liking it because "it conforms to your body." Users also had great experiences working with the brand's customer service, with no major issues to report.

Luxe Hybrid Mattress

Allswell's mattress is packed with features, but it's also one of the most affordable brands in our roundup. Despite the cheap price tag well under $1,000, it stands out for its exceptional performance, according to our panel. It's a hybrid mattress made with a mix of memory foam, coils and a pillowtop to offer a balance of comfort, pressure relief and support.

If you're looking to save even more, the brand also has a 10-inch hybrid mattress that'. It has fewer features (there's less edge support and no cooling aspects), but reviewers told us it's comfortable and they're happy with it.

What it's made of: A quilted top panel with plush foam, 2 inches of memory foam that is infused with cooling copper to prevent overheating, 1 inch of high-density foam for support and individual coils that help you move and provide more airflow.

Tester notes: Our panel agreed this mattress was worth the price and several even said it got rid of their neck and back pain. Users also told us the ordering process was smooth, delivery was quick and setup was easy. Besides its convenience, one tester told us, "It feels like sleeping on a real, plush hotel mattress, but at a fraction of the price."

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: The Allswell Luxe Hybrid is the Best Budget Mattress

Tempur-Cloud Mattress

Most Tempur-Pedic mattresses cost over $3,000 and require in-home setup, but this Tempur-Cloud model is a compressed version that ships via UPS to your front door. It still uses the brand's signature Tempur material, which is a high-quality foam that conforms to your shape and reduces motion transfer.

It's pricier than other boxed mattresses, but you can take 30% off using code CLOUD30. On top of that, the impressive material is known for its superior pressure relief — it was initially developed by NASA to absorb the g-force of astronauts in space. The brand says that while it may feel a little firm when you first lie down on it, it'll slowly adapt to your body to feel like a personalized fit. It also comes in a hybrid version with coils, but our testers tend to prefer the all-foam Tempur-Pedic mattresses.

What it's made of: A stretchy outer cover with built-in breathability and airflow, a layer of cushioning foam at the top, a layer of support foam that conforms to your shape and durable base foam for long-term support.

Tester notes: Users gave it high scores across the board, especially for comfort, support and overall sleep quality. One told us, "I feel like my entire body is supported in a very gentle way," while others who have owned it for years have been amazed at how well it's held up. Plus, a tester that slept on a more traditional mattress-in-a-box before this one said, "It was definitely a major upgrade."

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Tempur-Cloud Mattress Review: Tempur-Pedic's First Mattress-in-a-Box

8-Inch Hybrid Mattress

This best-selling low-cost mattress is a total steal for under $300 and is highly rated by our tester panel, making it a perfect choice for anyone on a budget. It has a low profile and won't feel as luxurious as the other models in this article, but it's convenient to buy with quick shipping and an easy setup.

While this 8-inch mattress is the firmest and least expensive, it's also available in two other versions with more foam: A 10-inch model with medium firmness and a 12-inch model that feels plusher. These taller versions are both still under $400.

What it's made of: A soft knit cover with a quilted layer of memory foam, a 1.5-inch layer of memory foam for a comfortable surface and a base of 6-inch steel springs for durability.

Tester notes: Dozens of users told us it was incredibly easy to order and set up, plus they unanimously agreed it was well worth the price. Some noted that it seemed a bit thin, but otherwise there were no major complaints. One user summarized her experience by saying, "You won't find a better mattress for the price. The company is awesome, the mattress arrived two days after I placed the order and was in perfect condition! Opening the mattress was easy and took less than five minutes until I had it on the bed frame."

Original Mattress

This no-frills mattress has a basic design yet is surprisingly comfortable and convenient. Because it's available on Amazon Prime, it has speedy delivery and you know exactly which day it'll show up at the time of ordering. This reliability is an important consideration given all of the production and shipping delays in the mattress industry right now. It's a simple model made with two layers of memory foam inside.

The brand highlights its T&N Adaptive Foam technology that's resilient and contouring, yet still supportive. It also uses graphite and gel in its foams to pull body heat, which can help prevent the overheating that typically comes from memory foam. And while this model is the most popular, Tuft & Needle also has an even more affordable 8-inch option as an Amazon exclusive, along with two more expensive options that have added features.

What it's made of: A knit outer cover that feels soft and smooth, softer cushioning foam on top for cradling comfort and firmer foam on the bottom for support.

Tester notes: This mattress received a lot of praise in areas like comfort and support, and it stood out among our panel for its motion isolation: Users told us they couldn't feel their sleeping partners move around throughout the night. They also raved that it feels supportive and firm. One survey respondent highlighted, "My Tuft & Needle mattress is so much more comfortable than any mattress I've ever had in the past." The main complaint here is that the edges lack support, so if you're sitting on the side it may sag.

Green Mattress

Most mattresses-in-a-box are made with memory foam, but this organic mattress uses latex which creates a firmer feel. In fact, Avocado says it's a 7 on a firmness scale of 1 to 10, which is among the firmest you can find for boxed beds. The bed is also certified organic by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS).

Its firmness makes it most suitable for back and stomach sleepers, or for heavier sleepers that need a firmer surface to prevent sinking. This is particularly due to the fact that you don't get the sinking sensation from latex that's common among foam mattresses. If you're a side sleeper or prefer a softer feel, you can add a plush latex pillowtop for an added cost. Avocado also offers a lower-priced organic mattress that's 10 inches and has a 5/10 firmness rating.

What it's made of: An organic cotton outer cover that's button-tufted (so there are no synthetic adhesives), a layer of organic wool (which is naturally temperature-regulating), organic latex (for comfort and resilience; latex is a natural foam that's sourced from the rubber tree), pocketed coils (for support) that are ergonomically laid out for proper alignment with added edge support so it won't sink at the sides and a bottom layer of supportive organic latex.

Tester notes: Our panelists rave about the Avocado brand in general, especially for its customer service and for being sustainable without sacrificing comfort or quality. Users of this particular model say they love sleeping on it and note that it keeps their body weight evenly distributed. "I like that it's made of organic and natural materials, that it's extremely comfortable and that it's held up even after years," raved one of our reviewers.

The Purple Mattress

This brand stands out for its grid-shaped elastic material in the top layer with its unique feel that's squishy yet firm, designed to provide both support and pressure relief. Below the grid is simply memory foam in this original model.

Purple also offers hybrid models with foam and coils for added support and airflow, but they're pricier and heavier. It's worth noting that the original model is still particularly heavy (a Queen weighs 110 pounds).

What it's made of: A soft knit cover that purposely doesn't have any fillers so you can feel the elastic layer, 2 inches of the GelFlex Grid for pressure relief and spine alignment and two layers of foam for the base.

Tester notes: Our panel describes it as the perfect combination of soft and firm, and users say they can't feel their sleeping partners move during the night. Reviewers also praised its comfort by telling us it feels like "sleeping on air" and "like floating in every sleeping position." Just note: Unlike other models that can arrive within days, some told us their Purple mattress delivery took longer than expected.

Evolution 15-Inch Mattress

The best mattresses for people with back pain typically have a medium firmness level and memory foam layers for pressure relief and to help promote alignment for side sleeping. Nolah's luxurious boxed hybrid is made with many layers for comfort and support.