The double-sided Plank Firm is a flat, firm mattress designed for sleepers who want strong support with minimal cushioning.

thanks to a layer of extra-firm foam. This gives it a “lying on top” feeling, rather than one of “sinking in”—ideal for firm mattress lovers, as it’s less likely to sag. Our Tester’s ...

thanks to a layer of extra-firm foam. This gives it a “lying on top” feeling, rather than one of “sinking in”—ideal for firm ...

Extra firm mattresses are a little harder to find ... Made from coils and a minimal amount of foam, the mattress comes with the addition of a lumbar crown to help ease aches and pains.

The feel of memory foam can range from light-as-a-feather to extra-firm, offering something unique to every type of sleeper. Plus, as luxurious as they feel, many are available at an affordable price.

That drops the price of the Nectar Memory Foam mattress to just $649 for a queen size. Add this bed to your list if you crave ...

What They Liked: In the age of the foam mattress, it’s easy to forget how breezy springs feel. (At least I did.) Parachute’s mattress is very firm, so my initial impression was one of sleeping ...

“ Latex mattresses are durable, responsive, and provide good bounce,” says Berkheimer. Thanks to the fact that latex is ...

or firm. It’s worth noting, however, that even though memory-foam pillows can range in firmness, they usually fall somewhere in the range of medium to firm. Pillows that are filled with shredded ...

Who it’s for: The Avocado Green mattress is a good option for back sleepers and stomach sleepers given that testers felt ...

Expert tip: If you’re a hot sleeper, the extra $249 splurge on the optional cooling cover for the Midnight Luxe is worth it. Nectar says both the foam and hybrid models are medium-firm ...