Top-Rated Mattresses Available in Multiple Firmness Options

Last updated November 04, 2024

Mattresses that come in multiple firmnesses accommodate a broad spectrum of sleeping styles and weights. Some mattresses are sold as separate models, each featuring a different firmness level. Others are flippable containing two and more firmnesses enabling you to change their feel without replacing the mattress. The best mattresses of both types will be presented in this article.

Nest Bedding Sparrow

Nest logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
SoftMediumFirm
  • Trial Period

    365 Days

  • Warranty Period

    Lifetime

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The Nest Sparrow Signature Hybrid is a foam and coils mattress providing an optimal mix of contouring and support. Buying it, you can choose from three firmnesses of plush, medium and firm. The King and California King sizes can even be divided into two separate firmness levels in one mattress to cater to both your and your partner’s comfort needs. 

The Nest Bedding Sparrow Signature comes in 3 firmnesses of plush, medium & firm

The Sparrow is 12'' thick. It has two comfort layers. The first layer consists of 1'' ultra-conforming memory foam. The second layer is made of 3'' elastic and responsive poly foam. Working in tandem, these layers wrap the body while also generating bounce mitigating pressure without making sleepers feel mired in bed.

The poly foam in the second comfort layer comes in three density levels 10, 20 and 28 ILD determining the mattress' overall firmness. In addition, it's placed inside a case, which can be opened with a zipper allowing you to replace it with a new layer of the same or different firmness level to prolong the mattress' lifespan and/or change its feel. It can be done during trial period and years after with no need for an additional payment. You can take advantage of this free Lifetime Renewal Exchange option only once.

A transition layer of 1'' hardened 30 ILD poly foam and a system of 6'' individually encased coils curb sinkage keeping sleepers' spine properly aligned.

The Sparrow is among the mattresses that mattresses that dissipates heat well. Its cover contains phase-change materials, which absorb heat when a person's body temperature rises, creating a strong cooling effect. The first and most sinkable memory foam comfort layer is infused with gel, which disperses heat more evenly across the mattress preventing the accumulation of hot spots under sleepers' body. The coils facilitate free circulation of air reducing temperature.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $1226.00
$1042.10

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
55 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $1332.00
$1132.20

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
60 lbs.
Split California King
Price $1332.00
$1132.20

Dimensions
36" x 84"

Height
13"

Weight
120 lbs.
Full
Price $1759.00
$1495.15

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
85 lbs.
Queen
Price $2132.00
$1812.20

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
105 lbs.
King
Price $2452.00
$2084.20

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
115 lbs.
California King
Price $2452.00
$2084.20

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
13"

Weight
115 lbs.

Layla Hybrid

Laaya logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
SoftFirm
  • Trial Period

    120 Days

  • Warranty Period

    10 Years

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The Layla Hybrid is a foam and coils mattress designed to provides improved comfort side by side with advanced zoned support. It’s flippable with two distinct firmness levels — soft on one side and firm on the other.

The Layla Hybrid is flippable with 2 firmness levels of soft & firm

The Layla Hybrid is 13'' high. Its both sides share a support layer of 6'' individually encased coils generating lift keeping sleepers stable on the mattress. The soft side has a comfort layer of 2.5'' malleable 12 ILD memory foam capable of perfectly adjusting to body weight soothing the muscles and joints. A 2'' transition layer of firmer 23 ILD poly foam curbs the sinkage caused by the upper comfort layer. This foam employs Surface Modification Technology creating three distinct support zones for targeted pressure relief and optimal alignment of key areas, such as the shoulders, the lumbar region and the legs.

The firm side has the same structure. However, the memory foam in the comfort layer is only 1'' thick. The transition layer is 1.5'' instead of 2''. These reduced dimensions contribute to the mattress' firm feel.

The Layla Hybrid scores high when it comes to regulating temperature. Its cover is infused with gel for more effective heat dissipation. The memory foam in the comfort layer contains copper. Copper is a thermal conductive metal. It draws heat away from the mattress. The poly foam in the transition layer has air channels cut into it. These channels enable the fresh air which penetrates into the mattress through the coils to spread out and augment the cooling effect.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $1299.00
$1099.00

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
67 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $1399.00
$1199.00

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
78 lbs.
Full
Price $1599.00
$1399.00

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
88 lbs.
Queen
Price $1699.00
$1499.00

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
104 lbs.
King
Price $1899.00
$1699.00

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
128 lbs.
California King
Price $1899.00
$1699.00

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
13"

Weight
127 lbs.

Sweet Night Prime

SweetNight logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
SoftFirmMedium-SoftMedium-Firm
  • Trial Period

    100 Days

  • Warranty Period

    10 Years

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The SweetNight Prime is an affordable all-foam mattress aimed at providing a comfortable night’s sleep by offering enhanced pressure relief and excellent motion isolation. The mattress has a unique design comprised of four firmness zones — two on each side. It can be rotated and flipped giving sleepers multiple options to customize its firmness and feel. This versatility makes this a mattress great for guest rooms, if you are someone that hosts visitors.

The SweetNight Prime is flippable & rotatable with 2 different firmnesses on each side

The Prime comes in two heights of 10'' and 12''. Its first side has two soft and medium-soft firmness zones. The second size has firm and medium-firm zones. The softer the zone is, the thicker the mattress gets. That is, the soft zone on the first side is thicker than the medium-soft zone. The same applies to the firm and medium-firm zones on the second side.

The Prime's comfort layer is made of 1.5''-3.5'' (depending on the firmness zone) of slow responding memory foam, which molds to the shapes and curves of the body.

The transition layer features 1.5''-3.5'' (depending on the firmness zone) of medium density poly foam delivering additional pressure relief without making sleepers feel they're stuck in bed. Below, there is a support layer of highly dense poly foam generating lift and reducing sinkage. This layer in the 10'' model contains denser foam making it stiffer and more supportive.

The base layer is built from 1.5''-3.5'' (depending on the firmness zone) medium density poly foam adding durability to the mattress as a whole.

The Prime's forte is motion isolation. Its two upper layers of malleable memory foam and medium density poly foam absorb much of the energy generated by sleepers' movements reducing motion transfer and by doing so promise quiet and restful nights.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $929.00
$510.95

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
10"

Weight
44 lbs.
Full
Price $1119.00
$615.45

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
10"

Weight
60 lbs.
Full
Price $1229.00
$675.95

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
12"

Weight
70.5 lbs.
Queen
Price $1309.00
$719.95

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
10"

Weight
71.5 lbs.

The WinkBed

WinkBeds logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
SoftMediumFirmMedium-Firm
  • Trial Period

    120 Days

  • Warranty Period

    Lifetime

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The WinkeBed is a conforming and supportive hybrid mattress crafted from foam, latex and a dual set of coils. The mattress is offered in four firmness models of Softer, Luxury Firm (medium), Firmer (medium-firm) and Plus (firm) making it suitable for all sleepers’ weights.

The WinkBed comes in 4 firmness levels of soft, medium, medium-firm & firm

The WinkBed has a height of 13.5''. The comfort layer of the Softer, Luxury Firm and Firmer models is a 2'' Euro pillow top made of soft poly foam enveloping sleepers' body while causing less sinkage compared to memory foam. Beneath the pillow top, there are micro-coils further reducing sinkage while adding pressure relieving bounce to the mattress. The Softer model is fitted with an additional layer of 2'' low density poly foam to enhance cushioning.

The comfort layer of the Plus model also consists of micro-coils, but above the coils there are 1.8 PCF dense poly foam and 2.5'' medium density latex. The combination of these materials gives a stiff feel side by side with pleasant bounce.

The support layer in all firmness models consists of 7.5'' pocketed coils divided into five firmness zones in the Softer and Luxury Firm models, seven zones in the firmer model and three zones in the Plus model. This zoning system provides targeted pressure relief while enabling the spine to rest in its neutral position.

The Winkbed excels in three main areas. The first is edge support. The coils in the support layer are surrounded by hardened poly foam making the perimeter resistant to sagging. The second is ease of movement. A comfort layer which is made of poly-foam and latex (in the Plus model) as well as two sets of coils give a bouncy feel enabling sleepers to reposition themselves without exerting too much effort. The third is temperature control. All of the WinkBed's firmness models have a cover made of natural and breathable Tencel fabric, which wicks away moisture keeping the surface cool and dry. Two sets of coils allow increased flow of air into the mattress significantly lowering heat retention.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $1149.00
$849.00

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
13.5"

Weight
75 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $1249.00
$949.00

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
13.5"

Weight
85 lbs.
Full
Price $1499.00
$1199.00

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
13.5"

Weight
120 lbs.
Queen
Price $1799.00
$1499.00

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
13.5"

Weight
135 lbs.
King
Price $1999.00
$1699.00

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13.5"

Weight
145 lbs.
California King
Price $2049.00
$1749.00

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
13.5"

Weight
145 lbs.

Plushbeds Organic Bliss Pillowtop

PlushBeds logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
MediumMedium-Firm
  • Trial Period

    100 Days

  • Warranty Period

    Lifetime

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The PlushBeds Organic Bliss Pillowtop is a top-of-the-line all-latex mattress available in two firmness options of medium and medium-firm. It’s engineered to deliver optimal comfort and sound support. No less important, It’ll appeal to environmentally aware buyers who are looking for an eco-friendly mattress thanks to being constructed entirely from organic and natural materials without any synthetic additives. The PlushBeds Organic Bliss is more expensive than many other latex mattresses, but high quality doesn’t come cheap.

The PlushBeds Organic Bliss Pillowtop comes in 2 firmnesses of medium & medium-firm

The PlushBeds Organic Bliss has a high 15'' profile. Its comfort layer is based on a pillow top of 3'' medium density and dense Dunlop latex in the medium-firm and firm models respectively. The latex delivers pressure relieving bounce to all sections of the body. Both firmness models have a transition layer crafted from 1'' of plush and aerated wool. The support layer consists of 8'' dense and super-dense Dunlop latex depending on the firmness model. This hardened latex averts over-sinking keeping the spine close to its natural alignment.

Sleepers lying on the PlushBeds Organic Bliss will encounter very little difficulty moving on its surface and changing their sleeping positions thanks to the inherent elasticity of latex — especially Dunlop latex, which is more resilient and less sinkable than Talalay latex.

Latex also has low heat retention in comparison to foam, and that helps keep the PlushBeds Organic Bliss cool even after prolonged sleep. In addition, the mattress has a breathable cotton cover. This cover, together with the wool in the transition layer, wicks away moisture keeping the body dry.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price
$3549.00

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
15"

Weight
104 lbs.
Twin XL
Price
$3649.00

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
15"

Weight
110 lbs.
Full
Price
$4149.00

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
15"

Weight
154 lbs.
Queen
Price
$4249.00

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
15"

Weight
172 lbs.
King
Price
$4449.00

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
15"

Weight
221 lbs.
California King
Price
$4449.00

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
15"

Weight
221 lbs.
Split Queen
Price
$4748.00

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
15"

Weight
174 lbs.
Split King
Price
$5848.00

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
15"

Weight
220 lbs.
Split California King
Price
$5848.00

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
15"

Weight
220 lbs.
Mattress Comparison
Nest Bedding SparrowLayla HybridSweet Night PrimeThe WinkBedPlushbeds Organic Bliss Pillowtop
Sleep positions
Upgradable
Firmness
Soft firmness
Medium firmness
Firm firmness
Medium soft firmness
Medium firm firmness
Returns policy
Free return shipping
Returns fee000
Sleep positions
Back sleepers
Front sleepers
Side sleepers
Trial & warranty
Trial period365120100120100
Lifetime warranty
Warranty period1010

Which Firmness Level Fits You Best?

While the right firmness level is largely a matter of individual taste, there are general guidelines which define the suitability of a mattress’ firmness based on weight and sleeping position.

A soft mattress usually fits lightweight side and back sleepers as they don’t require much support. Their stomach sleeping counterparts, in contrast, may need a firmer mattress to avert over-sinking in the area under their rib cage.

Medium firmness mattresses work well for side sleepers of all weights and back and stomach sleepers weighing up to 250 pounds. These mattresses are contouring enough to prevent the accumulation of pressure points in the hips and shoulders in the case of side sleepers and the lumbar back and abdomen in the case of back and stomach sleepers respectively. At the same time, the mattresses deliver adequate spinal support necessary for maintaining a healthy position throughout the night.

Firm mattresses minimize sagging thanks to their sound support. They're, therefore, most recommended for heavyweight back and stomach sleepers. Some stomach sleepers of average weight may also tend to prefer a stiffer mattress in order to increase their sense of stability and feel more secure especially when lying close to the edge of the bed.

Conclusion

Being available in multiple firmness options, the top-notch mattresses featured in this article not only cater to a diverse array of sleepers in terms of type and weight, but also excel in fundamental aspects that elevate sleep quality. These aspects include enhanced pressure relief, robust support, effective motion isolation, ease of movement and efficient temperature regulation. The result is a better night's sleep as well as waking up each morning feeling refreshed.

FAQ

Where are the mattresses reviewed in this article manufactured?

The mattresses which appear in this article are American made, promising you the best quality.

How are the mattresses discussed in this article delivered?

Your new mattress will arrive at your doorstep wrapped in plastic, rolled and compressed in a box. You're expected to set it up by yourself. No need to worry; this process is easy and intuitive.

Will the manufacturer help me set up my new mattress and dispose of the old one?

Not all mattress companies include white glove delivery on their list of services. Of the companies which appear in this article, Nest Bedding, WinkBeds and PlushBeds offer this service for an additional payment.

Are the mattresses mentioned in this article shipped to Alaska or Hawaii?

The Nest Bedding Sparrow, The Layla Hybrid and the PlushBeds Organic Bliss Pillowtop are shipped to Alaska and Hawaii. Shipping to such distant places comes with an extra fee.

Do the mattresses reviewed this article need a special foundation?

The mattresses fit the majority of the frames, foundations and adjustable bases available on the market provided that they're adequately supportive. Each company has its own guidelines regarding the optimal platforms for its mattresses. By and large, if you're going to use a slat bed, make certain the gap between slats doesn't exceed 3’’-5’’.

Are there any financing options for buying these mattresses?

All the mattress companies in this article work with third-party financiers which offer special funding programs for purchasing new mattresses, for example fixed monthly payments with zero or low APR. For more details, visit the mattress companies' websites.