Best Overall
ViscoSoft Serene Hybrid Mattress Topper
AMAZON
- This pick was so comfortable we didn’t want to get off of it during testing, and it continued to wow us with its supportive cushioning after months of use.
This pick was so comfortable we didn’t want to get off of it during testing, and it continued to wow us with its supportive cushioning after months of use.
- The memory foam sheds a little, so you’ll have to be mindful of the mess if you’re taking it on and off the bed frequently. There’s also a strong smell when you first open the package, but it fades within about a week.
The memory foam sheds a little, so you’ll have to be mindful of the mess if you’re taking it on and off the bed frequently. There’s also a strong smell when you first open the package, but it fades within about a week.
With its amazing support and secure fit, the ViscoSoft Pillow Top Memory Foam Mattress Topper checks all the boxes and then some. Even after six months of home testing, this ultra soft mattress topper continued to make us feel like we were sleeping on a cloud.
We described this topper as heavenly to lay on. Despite how plush it is, we found that this mattress topper consistently provided ample support as well as deep, cozy cushioning, helping to eliminate aches and pains in the morning.
Though sometimes we needed to fluff the topper after a few days of use, it regains its shape easily and forms nicely to your body. Over time, we found that it alleviated nighttime discomfort.
At 4 inches thick, this memory foam topper is quite plush. It was supportive as well, and we didn’t sink into it during testing. We also weren’t able to feel the acupressure mat at all while lying on the topper, which indicated that it’s the best mattress topper for those who want to improve their bed’s comfort.
Given how thick and plush it is, we wondered if we’d feel “suffocated” by all the material, but we were surprised by how easily we could shift positions while staying comfortably aloft.
The thickness of this topper wasn’t diminished in any way after being used. After tossing and turning and getting up from the bed, we did not notice any change in the loft of the mattress topper. Plus, it never seemed to squish or become compressed or matted down.
Equally wonderful, we noted, is the seriously secure fit. The mattress topper itself is placed directly onto the mattress, then attached with four straps at each corner as well as side pockets. We liked that it stayed right where we had placed it, and seemed very stable.
Though this ViscoSoft nabbed high scores in all categories, we did note that the memory foam on the underside of the topper tended to shed. While this didn’t seem to affect the quality of the mattress topper — we noted that the area did not look damaged — the shedding was messy and could be annoying if you plan on frequently taking the mattress topper on and off your bed.
There was also a strong smell when we first opened the package, but within a week of use at home it had faded completely. Still, we felt that this pick was a great value, noting that it performed very well and was priced well below the median price.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, short queen, and California king | Thickness: 4 inches | Fill Material: Memory foam
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Best Memory Foam
Tempur-Pedic Tempur Adapt+ Mattress Topper
AMAZON
- This luxurious topper is soft and plush and adapts to your shape for a super comfortable night’s sleep.
This luxurious topper is soft and plush and adapts to your shape for a super comfortable night’s sleep.
- Since it conforms to your body, it does take time to regain its shape — but it doesn’t become flattened with continued use.
Since it conforms to your body, it does take time to regain its shape — but it doesn’t become flattened with continued use.
While we initially thought the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper was going to be too soft, we were quickly proven wrong. After six months of home use, we were impressed by how perfectly it maintained its shape and integrity, and it remained wonderfully comfortable.
Made from Tempur-Pedic’s premium memory foam and 3 inches thick, this mattress topper easily disguised the acupressure mat, which we could not feel at all. We raved about the very soft and plush texture and how they gently sunk into the dense, substantial memory foam.
We also really liked the way it conformed to us with no pressure points. Though it’s very soft, it never became permanently flattened, even after consistent use, and is clearly made of high-quality materials.
In lab testing, too, we found this topper quite comfortable and one of our favorites. This mattress topper also appears to be highly durable as we didn’t notice any tearing or snagging from the acupressure mat.
The topper stayed firmly in place during testing, and the material doesn’t generate any noise as you move around. Another nice feature is the cover, which is made of cooling fabric and can be easily removed and washed. And when using it at home, we noticed that we never became overly hot while sleeping on this topper.
Because the memory foam is so thick and molds to you, this mattress topper does take some time to regain its shape after use. If that’s a feature that would bother you, or if you don’t love a super soft sleep surface, this may not be the best mattress topper for you. It’s also worth noting that this is a fairly heavy topper (it weighs a little over 30 pounds), so you may need two people to get it on a bed.
Note that this is definitely one of the softer, plusher mattress toppers we tested — and while it’s very comfortable to sink into, it’s not the most supportive option. If you prefer a firmer mattress and more support, this might actually be too soft for you.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 3 inches | Fill Material: Memory foam
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Best for Side Sleepers
Amazon Basics Cooling Gel Mattress Topper
AMAZON
- It’s available in two thickness options and either alternative latex foam or memory foam, and maintains its shape wonderfully after many months.
It’s available in two thickness options and either alternative latex foam or memory foam, and maintains its shape wonderfully after many months.
- It may not be as comfortable for stomach sleepers.
It may not be as comfortable for stomach sleepers.
We tested the Amazon Basics Cooling Gel-Infused Firm Support Mattress Topper for six months in a home with an older mattress that had become very uncomfortable.
After adding the topper and sleeping on it for some time, we were impressed by how significantly it transformed the mattress’s comfort levels. Even after months of use, the bed felt brand-new with the addition of this soft and supportive topper.
In lab testing, we also found this topper to be very comfortable, making it and it made the cut as one of the best mattress toppers on our list.
This topper offers significant support, we noted, and there was no trace of the acupressure mat, indicating it could create a substantial change in the way your mattress feels. Plus, it felt softly firm on our back and limbs and laid nicely on the mattress.
The material performed well in our durability tests. After lying on it for five minutes, we didn’t notice any dents. No snags or abrasions developed on the area above the acupressure mat, either. It held up well during the home testing period, too, and didn’t develop any tears, holes, or stains. The shape remained nice and fluffy over time, with no flattened areas.
This mattress topper is available in a depth of 2 or 3 inches as well as either alternative latex foam or memory foam, so you can choose which suits your needs best. Both materials are infused with a cooling gel, too.
We thought this topper offered very good support, especially for our back and limbs. However, we noted that the plushness suggests it may not be quite as comfortable for people who primarily sleep on their stomachs.
While not the heaviest mattress topper, at a little over 20 pounds this one may be difficult for some people to get on a bed by themselves. The substantial size helps it stay in place, and we didn’t feel it shifting at all as they tossed and turned.
While the lack of a cover does mean that it doesn’t look quite as polished as some other toppers on this list, the foam proved to be highly durable. Given that this option is less expensive than other mattress toppers we tested, we were thrilled with its long-term performance.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 3 inches | Fill Material: Polyurethane foam
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Best for Back Sleepers
Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
AMAZON
- This plush topper conforms to your body, making it an excellent option for back sleepers. Plus, it’s also highly breathable for hot nights.
This plush topper conforms to your body, making it an excellent option for back sleepers. Plus, it’s also highly breathable for hot nights.
- The foam took some time to regain its shape.
The foam took some time to regain its shape.
At only 2 inches thick, the Linenspa Memory Foam Mattress Topper is one of the thinnest mattress toppers on our list. However, we found it very comfortable to lay on and liked how soft and plush it was. Though not super thick, we found that it created a much more comfortable sleep experience both in lab testing and six months of using it at home.
Made of gel-infused memory foam, this is a classic foam mattress topper that molds to your shape, and it greatly improved our sleep quality during the six-month real-world testing period. We appreciated that the foam gently created a contour around our body. Overall, we think it’s more comfortable for people who sleep on their backs because it will create a deep plush to sleep on the side.
This topper added a nice cushy layer of extra comfort to our mattress, and we found that it helped us sleep well and even fall asleep more easily over time. The topper appeared to be very well-made, too. After months of use, we didn’t notice any flattening, loose threads, tears, or holes or stains in the fabric.
Because it molds to your body, you can expect it to take a little time to regain its shape. While it's not a dealbreaker, if you’re someone who frequently changes positions while you’re sleeping, this feature may frustrate you.
This mattress topper is a great option for summer nights or hot sleepers. During testing, we found the memory foam to be quite breathable and that it helped reduce body heat. We even noticed that the temperature where we had laid was the same as other parts of the topper.
Although it lays loosely on the bed without any straps or side pockets, this mattress topper still delivers a secure fit. We jumped up and down and rolled back and forth on it, but the topper stayed in place perfectly. We also didn’t see any tearing or snagging where the acupressure mat was placed.
Overall, we felt that this mattress topper is reasonably priced and well worth the investment if you’re looking to add substantial softness to your mattress without investing much. We tested the 2-inch version of this mattress topper, but Linenspa also offers one that’s 3 inches thick. If you prefer a very plush mattress, you might opt for this slightly thicker topper.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, full XL, queen, short king, king, California king, and small single | Thickness: 2-3 inches | Fill Material: Gel memory foam
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Best for Stomach Sleepers
Nolah Mattress Topper
NOLAH
- This topper offers a firmer level of support that’s still very comfortable.
This topper offers a firmer level of support that’s still very comfortable.
- It isn’t cooling, if that’s a feature that’s important to you.
It isn’t cooling, if that’s a feature that’s important to you.
Stomach sleepers usually need a firmer mattress that they won’t sink deeply into, and the Nolah Mattress Topper delivers, according to both home and lab testing.
In the lab, We noted that it’s firm and supportive with some softness without being stiff and hard, and the topper successfully retained its softness and quality feel during real-world testing. Overall, we found the level of support to be very comfortable in all positions, but especially on our back and stomach.
We liked that this foam topper could quickly regain its shape when you get off it in the morning — there are no flatter areas left behind — and we didn’t spot any loose threads, tears, holes, or stains in the fabric after continued use.
While just 2 inches thick, the Nolah Mattress Topper still offers enough loft to completely hide the acupressure mat, which we noted wasn’t noticeable at all. The fill is memory foam with an organic cotton cover, and since the support is a little firmer, the topper immediately regains its shape after use.
This topper has straps to help secure it to a bed, and it stayed in place well, with no visible shifting or sliding. We were pleased to discover that these straps helped the topper remain in place after consistent use at home, and didn’t become looser-fitting with time. The material is also highly durable and didn’t develop any tears or snags after being placed on top of the acupressure mat.
This is one of the pricier options on our list, but we thought the price was well worth it if you’re looking for firmer support and quality materials. Just keep in mind that this isn’t the most cooling mattress topper — after laying on it for five minutes in the lab, we found the area they were on to be noticeably warmer compared to the other side.
It also doesn’t have the softest or plushest texture, so if you love a thick, super soft sleep surface, you may prefer one of the other best mattress toppers on this list.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 2 inches | Fill Material: Foam
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Best Firm
Casper Comfy Mattress Topper
AMAZON
- This topper offers firm support for back or stomach sleepers.
This topper offers firm support for back or stomach sleepers.
- It flattened slightly when supporting weight.
It flattened slightly when supporting weight.
If you’re looking for a mattress topper with very firm support, the Casper Comfy Mattress Topper is your best bet. We found it to be supportive in most positions during our initial lab testing, though we thought side sleepers might prefer something a little softer.
Compared to the Nolah topper, this one is a little firmer though still very comfortable. And after six months of use at home, we found that this topper continued to provide excellent support.
The topper is 3 inches thick and made from a blend of perforated fabric, polyester, recycled cotton, rayon, and spandex. The fill was silent when we moved around on it, and we were unable to feel the acupressure mat at all through the material.
While it’s not the thickest or plushest topper on the market, we found it to be very comfortable, nicely cushioned, and even a little cooling — we never became overly hot while sleeping on it. We also love how this topper fit perfectly; it doesn’t shift around while you sleep and didn’t become looser with time.
Though it did flatten slightly while supporting weight, it immediately returned to its original shape when we got up, we noted. Casper says that the perforations in the memory foam help increase breathability, and we did find the material to be cooling with no noticeable temperature changes.
This mattress topper is reasonably heavy at 18 pounds (we thought you might need two people to lift it), but once we put it on the bed, it stayed put nicely with no visible shifting. The underside is made from a smooth plastic material, and the acupressure mat didn’t create any snags or tears.
This is one of the higher-priced mattress toppers on this list, and it’s comparable in terms of quality, comfort, and price to the Nolah topper. If you’re deciding between the two, the main difference is that this one is noticeably firmer.
While this topper may not be thick enough for someone looking for a super plush, deep topper, it held up beautifully with use and has proven itself to be able to offer long-term comfort and support.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 3 inches | Fill Material: Not listed
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Most Comfortable
GhostBed Memory Foam Topper
AMAZON
- This mattress topper is soft as a cloud and has a waterproof cover.
This mattress topper is soft as a cloud and has a waterproof cover.
- Though breathable and good at regulating temperature, we didn’t find it to be particularly cooling.
Though breathable and good at regulating temperature, we didn’t find it to be particularly cooling.
Anyone wanting to transform a hard-as-a-board mattress into something soft will want to invest in the GhostBed Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper. Though we initially wondered if this topper might be too soft, we were proven wrong.
Overall, we noted that it’s comfortable, soft, and plush. And this Ghostbed mattress topper continued to earn its “most comfortable” accolade after six months. Adding it to a mattress made a dramatic difference in how comfortable the bed was to sleep on and greatly improved sleep quality over time.
This 3-inch topper, which is made of memory foam and has a lovely loft, feels supportive in every sleep position, we found. It’s dense enough that they couldn’t feel the acupressure mat underneath, the material retained its shape without flattening, and it didn’t develop any abrasions from the acupressure points. The topper stays firmly in place, too, even after tossing and turning.
Since it’s so plush and supportive, we noticed that we slept longer and didn’t wake up as often in the night to switch positions while using this topper. And while we hadn’t found it to be particularly cooling during lab testing, it did seem to prevent us from becoming too hot in a real-world setting.
Thanks to its waterproof cover, this is also one of the best mattress toppers for anyone with children or pets. The water was absorbed quickly in our test, and the waterproof cover was effective. Also good: Waterproof mattress toppers can sometimes be a little noisy, but this one was completely silent during testing. It retained its color, thickness, and overall appearance perfectly during long-term testing.
After laying on it for five minutes, we didn’t notice any temperature changes, indicating it’s good at regulating temperature, but they also didn’t find it to be particularly cooling. Although it’s more expensive than other options, we thought the price was reasonable given how well-made it is.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 3 inches | Fill Material: Memory foam
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Best Gel
Lucid Down Alternative and Gel Foam Mattress Topper
AMAZON
- The combination of gel memory foam with down-alternative fill creates a sleep surface that’s simultaneously supportive and plush.
The combination of gel memory foam with down-alternative fill creates a sleep surface that’s simultaneously supportive and plush.
- There’s a ridge on the edge of the topper that may be a little uncomfortable for some.
There’s a ridge on the edge of the topper that may be a little uncomfortable for some.
The Lucid Down Alternative and Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper is 4 inches thick, making it one of the deepest toppers on this list. Plus, it boasts a unique design: There are two inches of down-alternative fill then two inches of gel memory foam, and the different layers can be used together or separately.
Overall, we found this down-alternative and gel memory foam combination to be very comfortable, with a little extra cushion that was still supportive in all sleep positions.
Though the Lucid mattress topper didn’t seem to have a transformational effect on the quality of our sleep during long-term home testing, it performs exactly as it should and makes for a comfortable and supportive surface for side, back, and stomach sleepers.
This topper is dense enough to completely disguise the acupressure mat. The volume stayed fairly consistent throughout the test, even as we tossed and turned. Though the area they were lying on was perhaps slightly more compressed than the other side of the bed, it regained its shape within a minute or so. We also didn’t notice any changes in the topper’s quality during home testing — there were no loose threads or tearing.
Many mattress toppers are placed loosely on top of the mattress, but this one has a fitted sheet-type design that helps make it particularly secure. Despite the thickness and separate layers, it stayed in place surprisingly well during lab testing after really testing a lot of movement. At home, it shifted around a little bit while we slept on it, though it’s easy enough to move back into place when making the bed in the morning.
The material appears to be durable (there was no snagging at the bottom), it’s quiet when you move around, and it remained at a relatively consistent temperature. We were also impressed by how nicely the material held up during home testing, and high-quality it felt.
Though we didn’t have many complaints about this topper, we found it frustrating that there is a ridge where the gel memory foam meets the down-alternative fill. We noted that the ridge may be uncomfortable or distracting to those who sleep near the edge of the bed. If you can get past this ridge, though, we feel this is an excellent mattress topper at a reasonable price point.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 4 inches | Fill Material: Memory foam and down alternative fill
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Best Down Alternatives
Parachute Down Alternative Mattress Topper
PARACHUTE
- This very plush topper is made of high-quality materials.
This very plush topper is made of high-quality materials.
- It wasn’t as effective at hiding the acupressure mat and the sizing ran a bit small.
It wasn’t as effective at hiding the acupressure mat and the sizing ran a bit small.
Whether sleeping on your back, side, or stomach, the ultra comfortable Parachute Down Alternative Mattress Topper offers excellent support at every position and angle. During home testing, we observed that it helped to reduce back pain over time (not to mention, it’s so comfortable and plush that it makes it challenging to get out of bed).
With its microfiber fill and 100% cotton sateen shell, we noted in lab testing, too, that this Parachute pick was like sleeping on a cloud. We found it to be soft and plush and loved that we just sank right into the fill for instant comfort and support from every angle.
This topper is 3 inches thick, and while not as dense as some others on this list, it retained its volume very well. The area we were lying on was only ever so slightly decreased and regained its shape within a minute or two. The quality of this topper remained consistent throughout the six-month testing period, with no tears, loose threads, holes, or stains, and it never became flat.
Though we were skeptical that this topper would stay put given the lack of straps, it did not shift at all, even as we tossed and turned and got in and out of the bed several times. It’s easy to put on, too, doesn’t create any noise, and the materials are OEKO-TEX certified. And while it’s not specifically marketed as being a cooling mattress topper, we noticed that we never got hot while sleeping on it.
Although the topper itself is very comfortable, we could easily feel the acupressure mat beneath it, enough that it would be distracting to sleep on. This may not be an issue if you’re generally satisfied with your current mattress and are just hoping to make it a little softer. But if your existing mattress is very lumpy or firm, you should know that this topper may not have a transformative effect on the way it feels.
In addition, we also flagged that the sizes run a little small, and the queen-sized topper wasn’t long enough to wrap over the sides of the mattress, creating a noticeable edge on top.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 3 inches | Fill Material: Microfiber
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Best Latex
Sleep On Latex Pure Green Mattress Topper
AMAZON
- You have plenty of size and thickness options with this topper, and it’s also highly durable.
You have plenty of size and thickness options with this topper, and it’s also highly durable.
- Though not overpowering, the latex does have a slight smell, and the topper forms to your body over time.
Though not overpowering, the latex does have a slight smell, and the topper forms to your body over time.
The Sleep On Latex Pure Green Natural Latex Mattress Topper is available in several sizes (from 1 to 3 inches), and the one tested both at home and in our lab was 2 inches thick, making it one of the slimmer toppers we reviewed. However, we still found it highly supportive and noted that it adjusts to your body instantly, adding extra softness and support.
It’s nice and thick, and we found that it provided sufficient support and was very comfortable to sleep on over the course of the home testing period. The comfort felt equal for all sleep positions as well and we didn't sink in or feel trapped.
Made of 100% organic latex, which is known for being very durable, this mattress topper felt nice and thick and completely concealed the acupressure mat. Unlike many of the memory foam toppers, this one didn’t flatten even momentarily as we tossed and turned.
It stayed firmly in place for the duration of the test and didn’t create any noise either. What’s more, the latex didn’t tear or snag after being placed on top of the acupressure mat, and we found the material to be nice and cooling as well.
Latex products can emit a slight smell, and this mattress topper is no exception. Though not strong or overbearing, we did notice it initially. However, after putting sheets on the bed, it disappeared, so it’s not necessarily a dealbreaker. During home use, we found that the odor faded after some time and we didn’t notice it again.
Also important to know: This topper initially was a little large and ran over the sides of the bed at first, we noted. But after some use, it molded to the mattress. So if it seems oversized when you first take it out of the box, give it a few days to see if it adapts to your bed.
Unlike some other mattress toppers we tested, we did notice that this one starts to form to the shape of your body over time — while it otherwise maintained its condition well, it was visibly flatter in the spot where we tended to sleep.
Product Details: Size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Thickness: 1-3 inches | Fill Material: Latex
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