The best cooling mattress is one that prevents you from overheating while you sleep, making hot and sticky nights a thing of the past — regardless of the season. We’ve rigorously tested over 90 beds in our quest to find the best mattress for all sleepers and budgets, many of which boast a certain degree of temperature regulation. However, not all do.
So, following objective tests in our sleep studio, as well as real-life results in stuffy attic bedrooms and sweltering Texan summers, the below beds are eight best options for hot sleepers. Despite new cooling mattresses entering the market all the time (hello Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro), we continue to rate the Bear Elite Hybrid as the best cooling mattress on the market right now, thanks to its reliably cool and customizable comfort.
Budget is, of course, a big factor in choosing the right cooling mattress for you and you’ll find many of the below options discounted in this early Labor Day mattress sales. But what makes a good cooling mattress? Whether it’s specialist cooling technology, breathable construction or naturally breathable and temperature regulating materials, a decent cooling mattress will, essentially, help you sleep comfortably all night long.
Here’s our roundup of the 8 best cooling mattresses, as tested by our team of mattress testers and sleep experts...
Recent updatesAfter analysing data, we’ve updated our best cooling mattress guide with a new affordable luxury option, the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid. This bed has impressed our mattress testers this summer, helping them sleep cool as the temperature climbs.
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Best overallBear Bear Elite Hybrid mattress (queen): was $2,427 now $1,578 at Bear MattressSe 35%Our test score: ★★★★½Mini review: The Bear Elite Hybrid is simply the best cooling mattress you can buy online right now. No mattress has beaten it yet for temperature regulation, and it's highly supportive and comfortable too. Even outside of major sales, it's 35% off cutting a queen to $1,578. Though you must pay extra for maximum cooling tech, you can select your firmness level for free.
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Best budget Cocoon by Sealy Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress (queen): was $1,079 now $698.50 at Cocoon By SealyFree bedding includedOur test score: ★★★★Mini review: The Cocoon by Sealy Chill is an all-foam mattress with a budget price tag, but it punches above its cost in terms of cooling and comfort. You can get a queen at its lowest ever price now of $599 and you'll get two pillows, a sheet set and mattress protector for free — we think that's outstanding value.
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