Mattress shopping used to rely on you lying down in a showroom for 30 seconds and then standing up and saying 'yes, that one feels about right'.
Nowadays there are loads of mattresses which offer a free trial of up to 100 nights, so you can really work out if it's comfortable. Some have terms and conditions attached, so always check the small print.
We've picked out five award winning mattresses which offer a free trial:
Nowadays there are loads of mattresses which offer a free trial of up to 100 nights, so you can really work out if it's comfortable. Some have terms and conditions attached, so always check the small print.
We've picked out five award winning mattresses which offer a free trial:
1. Casper Hybrid Mattress (medium/firm) - £550 - 100 night trial
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Casper's only mattress is described as being a 'hybrid', which means it uses a variety of different types of foam, including memory foam.
There are no springs, which means it can be squashed into a modestly sized box and carried upstairs without destroying your bannisters. The advantage of foam is that it doesn't collect dust in the same way as a pocket spring mattress does and it should keep its shape for longer. It makes our list because it gets positive feedback from expert testers and from customers. The Independent called it their Best Buy, whilst Time magazine called it one of their 'best inventions' of 2015. Customer reviews are around 4.4/5 on Amazon and are similar on other sites. It comes with a 10 year warranty and a 100 night free trial. If you don't like, send it back and get your money back. Simple eh? |
Casper's mattress has a 100 night trial
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2. Leesa Mattress (medium firmness) - £599 - 100 night trial
The Leesa mattress is another award winner
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The Leesa Mattress is another award winner, with positive comments from Good Housekeeping and the Evening Standard amongst others. Amazon reviews were averaging 4.5/5 when I checked.
It's a similar depth to the Casper mattress and also has a 10 year warranty. It's partly made from memory foam (the middle bit), which is a material some people aren't keen on because of the slight sinking feeling. Others love the way memory foam offers consistent all over support (compared to pocket springs) and it is certainly better for people with allergies. |
3. Nytex Hybrid memory foam mattress (medium/firm) - £260 - 60 night trial
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Nytex Memory Foam mattresses are at the cheap end of the market, but they still offer a free 60 day trial.
You've probably never heard of them and I've not found any awards given to them recently, but they do get very positive customer reviews (4.4/5) and the specification is pretty decent for the price. The hybrid option is a mixture of memory foam and springs. One notable difference between this mattress and the more expensive mattresses on this list is the thickness. It's 20cm deep, whereas the Casper and Leesa mattresses are both 25cm deep. An extra bit of thickness gives more support, particularly if you are on the heavier side. They are made in the UK and come with a 10 year guarantee. There are some terms and conditions attached to the free trial which are worth reading. |
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4. Herdy Sleep - (medium firmness) - £849 - 100 night trial
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I struggled to find many pocket spring mattresses offering a free trial.
As a general rule they are something you see on offer from newer online only mattress makers who offer foam mattresses, rather than the more traditional companies. Some exceptions: |
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- Button and Sprung offer a 100 night trial and has a fairly big range of pocket sprung mattresses from about £500.
- Posh pocket spring mattress manufacturer Feather & Black also does a trial, but you need to try it out in store first. They have mattresses by Harrison Spinks, which won a big award from the National Bed Federation a few years ago.
We picked out Herdy Sleep in the end as a pocket spring mattress with a 100 night trial. There are three layers of pocket springs, rather than the single layer which you might be used to, but reviews are positive (on Feefo and their own Facebook page). It won an award from Good Housekeeping as well as a couple of eco-friendly type awards.
Pocket sprung mattresses offer a more familiar feel than foam mattresses and are what most of us are still sleeping on.
5. Emma Mattress (medium/firm) - £599 - 100 night trial
There's a whole heap of jargon associated with the Emma mattress ('progressive sinking technology' and 'point elastic' are my favourites) but we've included it because it gets rave reviews from experts and appears on many guides you'll find to the best mattresses.
The main difference between the Emma mattress and the Casper or Leesa mattress is that it contains some pocket springs. You'll see from the diagrams that these are very small springs compared to the larger pocket springs you'll get in a traditional pocket sprung bed.
Besides that it is mostly various types of foam, which should offer consistent support all over. There's a 10 year guarantee and a 100 night free trial.
Reviews were averaging about 4.4/5 when I checked.
The main difference between the Emma mattress and the Casper or Leesa mattress is that it contains some pocket springs. You'll see from the diagrams that these are very small springs compared to the larger pocket springs you'll get in a traditional pocket sprung bed.
Besides that it is mostly various types of foam, which should offer consistent support all over. There's a 10 year guarantee and a 100 night free trial.
Reviews were averaging about 4.4/5 when I checked.
