The Best Mattresses at Walmart, Tested & Reviewed

It’s hard to find a better value than this super comfortable mattress from Allswell. Not only is it one of the more affordable mattresses on the market, but it's earned high ratings from our testers. We appreciate that the brand’s pricing has remained consistently low over the years and that its hybrid construction (a mix of memory foam and coils) offers adequate comfort and support. And setup should be a breeze since the mattress arrives in a compact box that’s shipped to your door for free. For anyone worried about buying a mattress online, Walmart offers a generous 90-day return policy so you have ample time to try it out and return it if you’re unsatisfied.

Tester notes: "This mattress is supportive and plush, and it feels like a fancy hotel bed," said one user. Though it’s only available in one firmness level, which has a medium-firm feel, other users said it felt comfy from day one. Just keep in mind that some also mentioned a lack of edge support, which could make it trickier for some to get in and out of bed.

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This mattress that sells for less than $200 at Walmart is a top choice for anyone trying not to spend a fortune on a new bed. Made primarily of innerspring coils, you can expect a traditional, bouncier feel with added pressure relief thanks to a memory foam layer that cradles your body. A built-in quilted cover adds extra cushioning and comfort to the 8-inch model's firmer feel. If you’re willing to spend a bit more but still want to stay under $500 for a Queen, the mattress is also available in 10-inch and 12-inch heights. If your preferred size is out of stock, you can also buy it on Amazon or there are other low-cost variations from the brand on Walmart.

Tester notes: Owners of this mattress gave us rave reviews about the easy ordering, quick delivery and simple setup of the boxed Linenspa mattress. "Opening the mattress was easy and took less than five minutes until I had it on the bed frame,” said one user. It also received top marks for initial comfort, but note that the mattress isn’t as quite as durable as others we’ve evaluated.

If you're a hot sleeper you're probably familiar with cooling sheets, but a cooling mattress can also help you avoid sweaty nights. We like this one from Zinus that's more affordable than others on the market. It's made with layers of foam, including a 2-inch layer of gel-infused memory foam meant to prevent overheating. We also appreciate that it's encased in a cool-touch cover and available in three heights (6, 8 or 12 inches).

Tester notes: Survey respondents loved the mattress's cover, which feels cool to the touch immediately as you lie down in bed. They also gave the mattress high ratings for helping them maintain a comfortable body temperature throughout the night, and others noted that it offered pressure relief. "The memory foam contours to every curve on your body," said one user. While the edge support could be better, that's a common complaint regarding most all-foam mattresses.

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Though slightly pricier than other picks on our list, Tuft & Needle's original mattress is an excellent investment that remains under $1,000, and it's a great choice for anyone who loves sleeping on memory foam. Its two layers of foam are both supportive and resilient while contouring to your body as you sleep. We also appreciate that the foam features graphite and ceramic gel to help pull away body heat and prevent overheating.

Tester notes: A favorite among our tester panel, this mattress earned high scores in every category from reviewers. Everything from the ordering process to ease of setup and customer service was top-notch. Users also raved about the mattress's firmness and motion isolation, claiming they couldn't feel their partner moving around at night. But like other foam mattresses, you may witness some sagging on the sides when you sit down due to a lack of edge support.

For those who love a mattress with a traditional, bouncy feel, we recommend this hybrid model from Serta. It's one of the most commonly purchased matress brands by our survey panelists and a popular online option. A Queen model starts at just $500 and you can choose between two firmness levels, firm or plush, depending on your preferences. It's made of innerspring coils and layers of soft foam to provide the support and contouring needed for a comfortable night of sleep.

Tester notes: Feedback for Serta mattresses has been positive overall among testers. More than 1,000 Serta owners responded to our most recent survey and gave a similar innerspring model high ratings for support and comfort.

A pioneer in the bedding industry for its innovative mattress-in-a-box design, Casper is a popular choice among our survey panelists, experts and online consumers. The all-foam mattress is unique because it features zoned layers of memory foam that are ergonomically designed to promote spinal alignment. Though it's a splurge in comparison to other mattresses you'll find at Walmart, we think it's worth it. In addition to offering comfort and contouring support, your purchase comes with free delivery and a 100-day trial.

Tester notes: The Casper Original Mattress earned top scores among more than 150 members of our tester panel. One said it "conforms to your body immediately" and has excellent motion isolation, while others raved about how it alleviated their back pain and remained comfortable all night. Just be cautious if you’re a hot sleeper; some users told us that the mattress retained heat, but that’s a common problem with memory foam mattresses in general.

Note: Casper recently updated its entire mattress assortment, but you can still purchase the Original (which we've extensively tested) at Walmart.