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Like shopping for underwear and cars, finding the best mattress is a personal thing. What some might consider firm, plush, or pain-relieving might not be for you. That’s why it pays to test them in person before you commit to buying. But what if you plan on shopping online? Thankfully, Amazon makes the process painless with free shipping and free returns on most of its products, including many mattresses.
If you’re shopping for a twin mattress—for, say, a guest room or kids’ bedroom—you know it’s every bit as challenging as finding a good queen or king-sized mattress for yourself. You have to consider the construction type (memory foam, traditional innerspring, or hybrid), mattress thickness, topper quality, and, of course, price. We’ve done the hard work for you by testing, researching, and reviewing the best twin mattresses on Amazon so you don’t have to. Here are seven of our top picks
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Best Overall Twin Mattress
Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress
- Cooling, ventilated memory foam comfort layer
- Dense, charcoal-infused bamboo support layer
- Great price
- Minimal initial odor
- CertiPUR-US certified construction
- Only available in one thickness (5 inches)
- Low-profile design isn’t ideal for adults
We’ve long been fans of Lucid, and the brand’s Cooling Gel-Infused Memory Foam model is our pick for the best overall twin mattress on Amazon. The four-inch base foam adds incredible support and extra firmness, while the one-inch top layer is made from ventilated gel memory foam to help keep you cool. Active charcoal in the construction also helps absorb odors and manage moisture throughout the night, negating the “clammy” feeling found in many memory foam mattresses. The only available thickness (5 inches) is too thin for most full-grown adults, but that low-profile design makes it an ideal choice for kids’ rooms. Plus, at around $100, it’s the best value twin mattress we’ve found.
- Available thicknesses (inches): 5
- Comfort layer material: Memory foam
- Warranty: 10 years
Best Premium Twin Mattress
Signature Gel-Infused Hybrid Mattress
- Quilted top with gel-infused memory foam
- Cool-to-the-touch design is great for year-round comfort
- Individually-encased, pocketed spring coils
- CertiPUR-US certified materials
- Supportive enough for heavier sleepers
- Design isolates movements between partners
- Minimal initial odor
- Made in the USA
- Premium price tag
- Only available in one thickness (12 inches)
- Heavy
- Lackluster warranty (1 year)
Amazon.com’s own Amazon Basics brand consistently offers great products at great prices. Its Signature Gel-Infused Hybrid Mattress is one of the best mattresses we researched. It boasts almost every feature you’d want in a twin mattress, including individually-encased spring coils, a cooling, gel memory foam topper, and an ultra-plush, 12-inch thickness. The medium-firm comfort level is ideal for back and side sleepers looking for extra support. Unlike some of the thinner options we found, this one works well in both kids’ rooms and guest rooms. At 50 pounds and nearly $300, it’s the heaviest and priciest twin mattress on this list. But, with Amazon’s free shipping and free returns, you essentially get a no-nonsense, in-home free trial to know if it’s right for you.
- Available thicknesses (inches): 12
- Comfort layer material: 2” gel-infused memory foam
- Warranty: 1 year
Most Plush Twin Mattress
Jenna Innerspring and Memory Foam Twin Mattress
- Premium memory foam comfort layer with a padded, quilted, two-inch top
- Individually encased coils
- Versatile enough for all sleep styles (back, side, or stomach)
- Sturdiness of a traditional innerspring mattress
- Available 14-inch thickness is extra plush
- Pricey
- Heavy compared to memory foam alternatives
If money is no object, Modway’s Jenna mattress is the plushest twin mattress in our roundup. With a base thickness of eight inches and a maximum of 14, it’s also the thickest option. The hybrid construction—an innerspring support layer with a genuine memory foam comfort layer—offers the best of both worlds. The Jenna features great center-to-edge support and a cushy two-inch quilted pillow top that’s versatile enough for any style of sleeper. It is the second heaviest (nearly 50 pounds) and second priciest model on this list at north of $200. But, with more than 10,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews, it appears to be worth the extra money.
- Available thicknesses (inches): 8, 10, 14
- Comfort layer material: Memory foam
- Warranty: 10 years
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Best Memory Foam Twin Mattress
Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress
- Pressure-relieving memory foam top layer
- Charcoal-infused for better moisture absorption
- Soft, poly jacquard cover
- CertiPUR-US Certified construction
- Mediocre edge support
- Non-removable cover
- Embedded fiberglass fire-retardant fibers can get messy
Zinus’ Green Tea Memory Foam is proof that you don’t need to pay north of $1,000 for a solid, memory foam twin mattress. This model is infused with natural green tea essence with a soothing, spa-like scent, and active charcoal infusion for better moisture absorption. The four available thicknesses (from 6-12 inches) allow you to find the best match for your sleep style. Each size features universal compatibility with just about any foundation, bed frame, or smartbase. It’s also an Amazon Best Seller with more than 125,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
- Available thicknesses (inches): 6, 8, 10, 12
- Comfort layer material: Conforming memory foam
- Warranty: 10 years
Best Hybrid Design Twin Mattress
Memory Foam and Innerspring Hybrid Mattress
- Hypoallergenic memory foam
- Available matching platform bed frame
- Sturdy innerspring core
- Removable, machine-washable knit cover
- No “memory foam” chemical smell
- Great price
- Innerspring mattress section uses chemical flame-retardants
For anyone looking to almost make the switch from a traditional innerspring mattress to a memory foam alternative, there’s Linenspa’s Memory Foam/Innerspring Hybrid Mattress. The bottom two-thirds is a sturdy, innerspring mattress, while the top comfort layer is genuine memory foam. The three available thicknesses range from firm (8-inch) to medium-firm (10-inch) to plush (12-inch), so there’s an option for back, side, and stomach sleepers. The removable, knit cover is machine-washable, making it a perfect option for guest rooms and kids’ bedrooms. For the price (less than $125), we think it’s one of the best twin mattresses available on Amazon.
- Available thicknesses (inches): 8, 10, 12
- Comfort layer material: Memory foam
- Warranty: 10 years
Best Traditional Innerspring Twin Mattress
Serena Pillow Top Innerspring Mattress
- Quilted knit pillow top cover
- Individually wrapped tempered steel coils
- Isolates movement well
- Works with adjustable bed frames
- Heavy
- No free returns
- Only available in one thickness (10 inches)
If memory foam isn’t your thing (maybe it’s too hot or not supportive enough), you’re no doubt looking for a traditional mattress. Classic Brands’ Serena is an innerspring alternative with a quilted knit pillowtop cover and 2.5 inches of comfort foam for extra plushness. The tempered steel coils are pocketed (individually wrapped) for better support, minimal motion transfer, and improved body contouring based on your sleep style. We especially like that the 10-inch thickness (the only profile available) is enough for both kids’ rooms and adult guest rooms. It’s among the priciest options on this list, but if only innerspring will do, it’s the best traditional twin mattress we’ve found on Amazon.
- Available thicknesses (inches): 10
- Comfort layer material: Comfort foam
- Warranty: 10 years
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Best Gel-infused Memory Foam Twin Mattress
5-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress
- Gel-infused memory foam helps with pressure relief
- Low-profile design perfect for kids’ rooms
- Inexpensive
- Compact ship size makes for easy setup
- Only available thickness (5 inches) is the thinnest on this list
- Strong initial chemical odor
- Not as firm as other comparably thick mattresses
Most anyone who’s tried gel memory foam swears by it for incredible pain and pressure point relief. Linenspa’s Gel Memory Foam Mattress is our pick for the best gel-infused memory twin mattress on Amazon. Four inches of high-density base foam is topped with a one-inch comfort layer of gel memory foam for maximum comfort and pain relief. Unfortunately, the five-inch thickness is the thinnest and least supportive on this list. But, that same low-profile design makes it an ideal choice for kids’ rooms. At less than $100, it’s also one of the best bang-for-your-buck twin mattresses on the list.
- Available thicknesses (inches): 5
- Comfort layer material: Gel-infused memory foam
- Warranty: 10 years
We researched the top two dozen twin mattresses on Amazon, where we found a wide variety of mattress types, sizes, profiles, and customer feedback. For our roundup, we noted everything from comfort layer material and available thicknesses to build quality and price. The list above represents our confident picks for the best twin mattresses on Amazon.
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What Mattress Firmness Is Right for You?
Finding the right mattress firmness is typically the easy part since it all comes down to sleep style. Stomach sleepers usually prefer softer (or “plush) mattresses; back sleepers often like firm mattresses, and side sleepers usually want medium firm. If you tend to mix up your sleep position throughout the night (e.g., you fall asleep on your side but wake up on your back), a medium-firm mattress is a good compromise.
But, there are no real standards for firmness. One manufacturer’s “firm” might be another’s “medium-firm.” The only way to know if a mattress is right for you is to test it out, which is why it’s so important to double-check any in-home trials and warranties. Even if a mattress seems like a good fit at first, you may not like it as much six months from now. It’s essential to know that you can return or exchange it.
Which Type of Mattress Is Best?
Generally, mattresses fall into one of five construction types: foam (including memory foam), innerspring, latex, airbed, or hybrid (a mix of two other construction types). These days, memory foam mattresses have largely overtaken innerspring mattresses as the sleep surface of choice. But, hybrid beds that combine memory foam and innerspring construction are fast gaining in popularity. They offer the support and rigidity of a traditional mattress with the plushness, comfort, and temperature regulating properties of memory foam. Again, it’s all a matter of personal preference, so there really is no “best” type of mattress.
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