Should I Get A Memory Foam Mattress

We look at the benefits and drawbacks of memory foam mattresses, to help you decide if memory foam is right for your sleep needs Memory foam in medium-firm density can be excellent for back pain by distributing weight to reduce pressure at the lumbar. However, too-soft memory foam allows the hips to sink below the shoulders, misaligning the spine and worsening back pain.

This guide explains the real pros and cons of memory foam mattresses, clears up common myths, and shows how to decide based on sleep position, temperature needs, body size, and comfort preferences. To help you determine which type is right for you, well dig into what makes memory foam and hybrid mattresses unique. Well compare the features and performance of both and discuss availability, pricing, and other information to help you decide if one of these popular designs fits your needs.

We've tested over 50 mattresses, and below you'll find our recommendations for the best mattresses with memory foam. Our recommendations include all-foam as well as hybrid models, but all have memory foam comfort layers. To find the best memory foam mattresses, we recruited a panel of Forbes Vetted staffers to put 20 contenders to the test.

During our panel tests, we rated each contenders performance in...