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AARP SMART PICKS
Sleep Well on These Mattresses
The AARP Smart Picks lab team tested 26 mattresses from 11 brands and got input from older-adult testers
BEST OVERALL
Nectar Luxe Hybrid ($1,099–$2,598)
• Solid comfort. One of our testers, 60-year-old Donna, praised the mattress’s pressure relief and spinal alignment: “I don’t really feel any gaps or areas where it’s not supporting me.” And while memory foam often traps heat, this mattress’s rows of coils allow air to flow through. We confirmed this by checking the mattress’s temperature with a thermal gun.
BEST VALUE
DreamCloud Classic Hybrid ($349–$1,100)
• Supportive construction. This hybrid mattress has a responsive, memory foam feel and quality construction. “I feel very even, and my spine is aligned with my hips and shoulders equally balanced,” said tester Karin, a 54-year-old side sleeper. The mattress has strong edges, which were among the strongest we tested, thanks to its reinforced coils.
BEST ADJUSTABLE
WinkBed Luxury Firm ($1,000–$2,000)
• Most compatible with adjustable bases. The 13½-inch WinkBed Luxury Firm was one of the few taller mattresses that conformed to adjustable-base movements without gapping, tilting or bunching. “I usually like a more plush topper,” says Dana, a 67-year-old tester, “but with this mattress, the firmness is good for the support.” —Taylor Leamey
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