Memory Foam Mattress Shopping Guide

This shopper guide presents information that makes it easy to decide on what mattress you want to buy next – whether you are looking for a mattress twin size, mattress queen size, or even a king size mattress. The information presented here should be valuable for your decision making. In the next few sections we will first present a table of mattress comparisons from the best-sellers on Amazon. Then we will have detailed information about each mattress from their vendors. Finally, I’ll conclude with summaries of the different mattresses and what might be the best fit for you (our shopper).

Choosing the right mattress twin or mattress queen

Let’s begin our comparison shopping with a table of the best selling mattresses of twin, queen, and king sizes. Here are a list of the mattresses and their ranks on Amazon:

Bed name	Rank on Amazon	#Reviews	Average Star Rating	What people say	Price	Link to View on Amazon	Link to details section below
Zinus Green Tea Mattress Queen	#1 Best Seller	9997	4.5/5	Great overall comfort. Bad edge support.	~$260	See Details	Learn More
Signature Sleep Mattress Queen	#4	7036	4.5/5	Long lasting & comfortable. May not inflate properly.	~320	See Details	Learn More
Signature Sleep Contour Mattress Twin	#6	8,201	4.4/5	Great price, firm-but cushy, might sag over time.	~$250(Queen)	See Details	Learn More
T&N Mattress Queen	#9	10,846	4.3/5	Firmer, Low Price for a High End mattress. Not for side-sleepers.	~$595	See Details	Learn More
Zinus Sleep Master Ultima Mattress Full	#12	4880	4.5/5	Easy to clean, Comfortable. May not be good for heavy (>200 lbs) people.	~$184 (Queen)	See Details	Learn More

*Note: Prices are approximate. Last updated 1/13/2022.

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Mattress Queen – Zinus Green Tea

Amazon’s best-selling mattress, made by Zinus. The shopper decides what kind of features they want in the mattress. Here are the options:

Feature	Benefit
Memory Foam Layer	Softness
Base Layer	Support foam that provides firmness.
Pressure Relieving Comfort Foam	Sleep on your side with support for your spine
Airflow Foam	Great for warm sleepers. Allows you to cool down at night.
Quilted Cover	Dirt protection, a little more padding. Nice but not necessary.

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Mattress Queen – Signature Sleep Memory Foam

Another high tier mattress developed by Signature Sleep. It’s a little bit softer than the Zinus above. They seem to add a lot of support foam instead of building features like the pressure relief foam that Zinus has…but many buyers still love their mattresses. Here are the features and benefits:

Feature	Benefit
Memory Foam Layer	Softness, weight distribution, pressure relief.
High Density Base Layer	Support foam that provides firmness.
CertiPUR-US Foam	Their memory foam layer is “environmentally friendly” with low VOCs, PBDEs, TDCPP, TCEP, Mercury, etc. Most of the higher end manufacturers have these so I’m not impressed.
Knit fabric cover	Thin “breathable” cover. Easy to clean.

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Mattress Twin – Signature Sleep Contour (Also available in other sizes such as Mattress Queen)

A mid-high tier mattress developed by Signature Sleep. This mattress, queen size, comes with 800 springs encased between two layers of memory foam (one on the top and one at the bottom). This mattress tends to be firmer because the core of the mattress isn’t foam based. It may also be challenging for side-sleepers. Coming in at approx $194, it’s meant for a budget conscious consumer. Here are the features and benefits:

Feature	Benefit
Independently encased coil springs	Having springs + memory foam makes this mattress firmer. Some very high end posturepedic mattresses also have similar “hybrid” setups.
Memory Foam Layer	Softness, weight distribution, pressure relief.
CertiPUR-US Foam	Their memory foam layer is “environmentally friendly” with low VOCs, PBDEs, TDCPP, TCEP, Mercury, etc. Most of the higher end manufacturers have these so I’m not impressed.
Reversible	You can flip this mattress over to wear it more evenly and make it last longer. Not sure how many of you would actually do that though! Seems like a lot of effort.

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Mattress Queen – Tuft & Needle Memory Foam

An expensive but feature-rich mattress by Tuft and Needle. With over 50,000 reviews, this mattress has been vetted by several customers and a lot of the strengths/weaknesses have been analyzed. Here are the features and benefits:

Feature	Benefit
Adaptive Foam	Softness, weight distribution, pressure relief. Density is approx 2.8 lbs/cu.ft.
High Density Base Layer	Support foam that provides firmness. Density is approx. 1.8 lb/cu.ft.
CertiPUR-US Foam	Their memory foam layer is “environmentally friendly” with low VOCs, PBDEs, TDCPP, TCEP, Mercury, etc. Most of the higher end manufacturers have these so I’m not impressed.
Polyester/Nylon fabric cover	Soft, “breathable”, cover. Easy to clean because it’s used in men’s clothing.
Gel & Graphite inside the foam	Heat wicking and dispersion away from the body. Breathable.

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Zinus Sleep Master Ultima – Mattress Twin (Also available in other sizes such as Mattress Queen)

An inexpensive mid-range mattress by Zinus, the Sleep Master Ultima Mattress, Queen or Twin size, suffers from quality issues but offers the same features as the highly rated Zinus Memoir. Here are the features and benefits:

Feature	Benefit
Memory Foam Layer	Softness
Base Layer	Support foam that provides firmness.
Pressure Relieving Comfort Foam	Sleep on your side with support for your spine
Airflow Foam	Great for warm sleepers. Allows you to cool down at night. Only available on the high end “Grand Mattress”
Soft Knitted Jacquard Cover	Dirt protection, a little more padding. Nice but not necessary.

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Summary and Concluding thoughts – Mattress twin and mattress queen

The Zinus Green Tea is an incredible mattress. I typically have a hard time sleeping and on this thing I’m knocked out as soon as I dose off. Along with the mattress, I also purchased the “smart base”. It doesn’t look very fancy, but it’s super easy to put together and light enough to move around without a problem. I found that 2 people squeeze together on a zinus mattress queen – size, so I would suggest that you go for the cal king or king sizes for extra space. I have considered getting another memory foam mattress and cutting it so I can add some more to my queen bed.

The Tuft and Needle mattress is a close second. The T&N Mattress, twin size, has the same thickness as the other sizes of mattress queen – sized and above, so it makes choosing a mattress simple. Additionally, their customer service is incredible. I’ve always been connected quickly when I have questions about warranty, taking care of the mattress, etc. and so have other customers who’ve bought this mattress. Unfortunately, long term, the mattress doesn’t always survive. You can see quite a few reviews on Amazon that describe the sinking down in the middle and it being too firm for a side sleeper (over time…which is weird). Additionally customer service suffers if you don’t buy it directly from their website.

In conclusion, buy the Zinus Green Tea, be happy 🙂 Here’s some more information about the Zinus Green Tea. You may also enjoy this article on how long it takes memory foam to expand and how to raise the height of your memory foam mattress. You’re also going to want to take a look at how to make a bed smell good to keep your new mattress clean and fresh for years to come.

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