Memory foam mattresses are a good choice if you want consistent all-over support. They generally keep their shape for longer than pocket sprung mattresses and they are much better for people with allergies to dust mites.
They're also good because you can use them on a divan or a bedframe/bedstead (as long as you aren't using a flimsy old thing which can't take the weight).
On the downside, some people don’t like the odd sinking feeling of memory foam. Others find they get a bit hot on a memory foam mattress, although companies have attempted to improve that with 'cooling features'.
We’ve picked out 5 of the best memory foam mattresses on the UK market, based on customer reviews, awards and value for money. Prices are for double mattresses.
They're also good because you can use them on a divan or a bedframe/bedstead (as long as you aren't using a flimsy old thing which can't take the weight).
On the downside, some people don’t like the odd sinking feeling of memory foam. Others find they get a bit hot on a memory foam mattress, although companies have attempted to improve that with 'cooling features'.
We’ve picked out 5 of the best memory foam mattresses on the UK market, based on customer reviews, awards and value for money. Prices are for double mattresses.
1. Casper Hybrid Memory Foam Mattress (medium firmness - £550)
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The Casper Mattress and the Leesa Mattress (#4) are very similar on paper.
They cost about the same, get very similar reviews and have won some of the same awards. Amazon reviewers give it a glowing score (4.6/5 when I checked compared to 4.7 for the Leesa mattress). They offer the same 100 night trial and both come with the same 10 year guarantee. The Casper mattress is 24cm deep, compared to the 25cm Leesa. The Casper uses a combination of different types of foam to overcome the common problem of memory foam making you feel too hot. But which is the best buy for your money? Well, one notable difference is the firmness - the Leesa Mattress is a little bit firmer than the Casper Mattress. Anyway, they’re both excellent memory foam mattresses. |
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2. Hyde and Sleep Next Gen (medium/firm -£425)
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Hyde & Sleep was named 'Product of the Year 2017' and their Next Gen Memory Foam mattress was given an award by expert reviewers. It's not quite as deep as some but it is one of the cheaper options around and it gets good reviews from customers.
Next day delivery is free, so it’s ideal if Aunt Maude has suddenly announced she’s visiting (some mattresses take a few weeks to arrive). Hyde & Sleep mattresses are made in the UK. Like a lot of the best memory foam mattresses, they come in a box and then expand at home so you don’t break your back carrying it upstairs. However, this one doesn't come with a 100 night trial as far as I can tell. |
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3. Silentnight 3 Zone Memory Foam Mattress (medium firmness - £150)
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The Silentnight 3 Zone mattress is a decent budget memory foam mattress which gets good customer reviews (4 out of 5) and which won an award from experts a couple of years ago. It’s made by the biggest name in the UK mattress market, so it’s a solid choice.
It’s a little bit thinner than the more expensive memory foam mattresses on this list (18cm deep) but it should do the job as long as you haven’t been eating too many pies. The top layer of memory foam is only 3cm deep, which is where the main cost cutting has been made. The ‘3 Zone’ name means that it is firmer towards the middle where your bottom rests and softer for your head and your feet. That’s a good thing, apparently. |
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There’s also a slightly more expensive 7 zone version which is 2cm thicker for an extra £50. I've seen them both in Black Friday sales at a bargain price. There's also a posher version called Silentnight Studio, which is 26cm thick and costs £600.
4. Leesa Mattress (medium/firm - £590)
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The Leesa Mattress has won more awards and rave reviews than the final series of Breaking Bad, although it’s not quite as exciting.
Independent experts gave it rave reviews and it currently scores an outstanding 4.7/5 on Amazon from 150 reviews. The Good Housekeeping Institute also gave it an award. It’s 25cm deep and comes with a 100 night trial, so you can send it back if you don’t like it. Much like the Hyde & Sleep, it comes in a box and then magically expands on arrival. |
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It’s one of the firmer mattresses on this guide to the best memory foam mattresses, so more suited for a slightly heavier person (larger people get good support from a firmer mattress, as they’ll sink in too much on soft mattress)
5. Tempur Original 27 Memory Foam Mattress (medium/firm - £2000)
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Tempur mattresses cost three times as much as most, but they’re the original and (according to some people) the best.
The company took NASA technology and developed it into the first memory foam mattress. Other companies have been trying to catch up since. You can pick how thick you want the mattress (ranging from 21cm to 27cm) and whether you want a soft one (Tempur ‘cloud’) or a medium/firm mattress (Tempur ‘original’). We’ve picked this luxurious 27cm deep one which gets strong customer reviews, but there are cheaper options. Tempur also offer a 100 night trial, so you can send it back if you don’t think it’s worth the money. |
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