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I Test Mattresses, and There Are Only Five to Consider Today

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While it’s true that mattresses go on sale all the time, some discounts are much more worth it than others, and Amazon Prime Day is no different. I’ve spent the past two days rounding up the best Prime Day sleep deals, and in the process, I’ve found a few Truly Good mattress deals. Below are the five mattresses I think are most worth buying this Prime Day, from Strategist-favorite brands like Casper, Tuft & Needle, and Leesa.

Casper Prime Day Sales

Casper is running some of the best Prime Day deals I’ve seen so far on mattresses. That may be because the brand is trying to clear out inventory — it launched a brand-new lineup of mattresses recently and seems to be phasing out the older models. But a lot of those older models are very good mattresses!

Casper Original Mattress - Queen
From $1,036
From $1,036

The Casper Original is an all-foam mattress made with Casper’s AirScape foam, which is a little more responsive and buoyant than traditional memory foam. It has “zoned” support, so some sections of the bed are softer or firmer to provide pressure relief or support to different areas of your body. This mattress has a nice mix of comfort and support — yes, it’s foam, but you likely won’t find yourself sinking into it as you might on a Tempur-Pedic.

Casper Original Hybrid - Queen
$1,116
$1,116

Also on sale is the hybrid version of the Casper Original — essentially the same mattress but with a coil support layer instead of a foam one. Coils are often preferable for people who want a little extra bounce or support, such as couples or heavier folks.

Tuft & Needle Prime Day Sales

The other brand with consistently good Prime Day discounts is Tuft & Needle.

This basic all-foam mattress is one of our favorite affordable models, and right now it’s on sale for even less than usual. Strategist writer Lauren Ro keeps this mattress in her spare bedroom and says many guests have complimented it. It has a medium-firm feel and a little bounce, which is nice to get in an all-foam bed.

Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress - Queen
$1,044
$1,044

The Mint is the upgraded version of the Tuft & Needle Original mattress above. It’s also all foam but is slightly softer than the Original. Strategist writer Arielle Avila has been sleeping on one of these for a few years and says it feels highly supportive despite the slightly softer feel and it doesn’t cause her to overheat.

Leesa Prime Day Sales

Finally, I’ve seen a few solid sales from Leesa, but the best I’ve found from the brand so far is on the Leesa Original Hybrid.

$1,124

A hybrid mattress for under $1,000 is a good deal, especially when it’s one of our favorites. The Leesa Original Hybrid has a medium-firm feel that can work for a wide variety of people. And it has some good bounce, making it easy to change sleeping positions if you’re someone who turns like a gas-station hot dog while you sleep.

The Strategist is designed to surface useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Every product is independently selected by our team of editors, whom you can read about here. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.

I Test Mattresses — These Are the Five to Buy on Prime Day