A Queen Size Mattress

“Best” varies from person to person, as sleep needs are not the same for everyone. A side sleeper with hip pain will need a different mattress than a back sleeper with severe allergies.

The right mattress for you offers back support, pressure relief, and durability. Comfort is key as well, as you will be spending several years on your chosen mattress.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each type of mattress before you commit to one.

Mattress Type	Pros	Cons	Good for
Memory Foam	Relieves pressure Conforms to sleeper Quiet Excellent motion isolation Hypoallergenic	Can trap body heat Sleeper may feel "stuck" Off-gassing	Side sleepers Back sleepers Stomach sleepers Combo sleepers
Latex	Responsive Contouring Cooling Isolates motion Hypoallergenic	Heavy Firmer feel than many sleepers expect High prices	Side sleepers Back sleepers Stomach sleepers Combo sleepers
Innerspring	Responsive bounce Breathable Edge support	Little to no pressure relief Transfers motion Noisy coils Quick to sag Allergens and dust mites may accumulate	Back sleepers Stomach sleepers
Hybrid	Responsive bounce Breathable Wrapped coils isolate motion Foam layers keep out allergens	Noisy coils Coils isolate less motion with age Can sag within a few years High prices	Side sleepers Back sleepers Stomach sleepers Combo sleepers

Memory Foam
Bed-in-a-box mattresses have boosted memory foam’s popularity. Online retailers have fewer costs to meet and can sell mattresses at a lower price, and memory foam compresses well for easy delivery.

Most memory foam mattresses are constructed with two to three layers of foam, with variations to make a mattress feel soft or firm. The top comfort layer contains memory foam, while the base layer is a stiff foam, often poly-foam. A transition layer can add responsiveness and keep a sleeper from hitting the support layer.

The density of memory foam keeps allergens from penetrating the mattress. Its density, however, can let it trap body heat and disturb a sleeper’s rest. Many manufacturers infuse cooling gels, charcoal, graphite, or copper to absorb and disperse the heat.

Some memory foam mattresses have an unpleasant smell when first opened, known as off-gassing. This smell is caused by chemical compounds breaking down at room temperature and should disappear within a week.

Latex
Latex has a similar feel to memory foam, but manufacturers often make it with more eco-friendly materials. Both Dunlop and Talalay latex are made from rubber tree sap. Polyurethane fillers give Talalay a softer feel; it’s also the more expensive type of latex.

You will find latex mattresses mostly online, with few budget options available. Some sleepers still choose a latex mattress for its durability, as many models last more than a decade.

Innerspring
Innerspring mattresses are conventional and widely available. The coil support layers make for a bouncy and breathable bed, which are the two big draws of an innerspring mattress.

Innerspring mattresses are some of the worse beds for pressure relief, as their thin Euro or pillow tops can’t contour close to a sleeper’s body. Many customers give innerspring mattresses low satisfaction scores, which has allowed other types of mattresses to become popular.

Hybrid
Hybrid mattresses are similar to innerspring beds, with a few differences meant to improve on an innerspring’s design.

Hybrids contain 2 to 3 inches of foam and individually wrapped coils. The foam layer provides more pressure relief by molding to a sleeper’s body while wrapping each steel coil improves the bed’s motion isolation.

While not common, variations of the queen size mattress do exist. Stores rarely carry these other sizes, so your best chance of finding one is by looking online.

Standard Queen
60 inches by 80 inches

California Queen
60 inches by 84 inches

Olympic Queen
66 inches by 80 inches

Split Queen
Two mattresses, each 30 inches by 80 inches

When shopping for a mattress, look for:

• Durable materials: Low-quality foam and thin coils wear out faster than higher-quality, sturdier materials. A mattress’s thickness also impacts its durability, as a thin mattress breaks down more quickly with less material to hold it together. We recommend never buying a mattress less than 10 inches thick.
• Cooling features: If you’re too hot during the night, it can disturb your sleep. Gel memory foam and other conductive materials absorb body heat, while an open-cell structure and cutouts add breathability.
• Motion isolation: Couples will want a bed that prevents motion transfer, so the movements of one won’t disturb the sleep of the other. Mattresses with foam layers provide better motion isolation than a traditional innerspring.
• Hypoallergenic properties: Dense materials prevent allergens from working their way into a mattress, and certified low-VOC foam can provide a chemical-sensitive sleeper a good night’s rest.
• The right firmness: Side sleepers need a soft to medium mattress, back sleepers a medium-firm to firm mattress, and stomach sleepers a firm mattress.
• Lengthy sleep trial and warranty: A good sleep trial should last between 90 to 120 days, and the industry standard for a warranty is 10 years.
• A fair price: You can find more competitive prices online, as online sellers don’t have to mark up a mattress to meet storefront costs.

No. Manufacturers build memory foam mattresses in layers, with the thickest, most supportive layer on the bottom and the soft comfort layer on top. Flipping it not only changes the bed’s feel but can compromise its support and wear down the comfort layer.

A few memory foam mattresses are double-sided, however. Check the company website before you flip it.

Some of the biggest sales days for a mattress are Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Black Friday. Many companies try to clear out old inventory in the new year, so look for deals on New Year’s Day and President’s Day as well.

If you can’t wait for a new mattress, check if the company website has any coupon codes.

Different types of mattresses have different expected lifespans. Memory foam mattresses, like the Zoma, tend to last seven to 10 years (which is why we offer a 10-year warranty with our beds).

Other mattresses, like innersprings and hybrids, tend to break down after six years, while latex mattresses can last 10 to 15 years—however, we suggest replacing latex mattresses after the 10-year mark for hygienic reasons.

Look at the condition of your mattress. If it’s sagging, lumpy, or causing you pain, it’s time to replace it.

Researchers have found medium-firm mattresses are the best mattresses for soothing back pain. These mattresses offer extra support to promote healthy spinal alignment but still offer enough cushioning to alleviate pressure in the shoulders, hips, and lower back. We also recommend searching for a mattress with zoned support technologies, as these are designed to offer relief for sleepers with back pain.

We recommend against pairing memory foam mattresses with box springs because they can damage foam layers. While innersprings and some hybrids are still compatible with box springs, foam beds like latex and memory foam mattresses require solid or slatted mattress foundations.

Solid foundations (like platform beds) offer even support for foam layers, which deters sagging. Slatted foundations also offer durable support, it’s just important that their slats are no more than 3 inches apart. If a foundation’s slats are too far apart, the bottom of the mattress can dip between them, resulting in sagging and indentations.

Every Zoma mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial, a 10-year warranty, free shipping, and free returns. We deliver our bed-in-a-box mattress via FedEx straight to your doorstep.

If you decide during your sleep trial that the Zoma isn’t right for you, just give us a call, and we’ll send somebody to pick the mattress up (free of charge) and issue you a full refund.

Our mattresses are made to order right here in the United States. We use eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and our beds feature CertiPUR-US® certified foams.

A queen size mattress is 60 by 80 inches, or roughly 5 feet by 7 feet. You should leave about five extra feet of space around the bed for walking or furniture, so your room should be at least 10 by 10 feet to fit a queen size mattress.

It depends on the mattress type, but the average queen size bed runs between $1,000 and $2,000. Special technologies like cooling gel, zoned support, edge support, or hand-sewn materials can make the cost go up. When in doubt, only spend the extra money on technologies that you need for better sleep.

No, although on some websites they are confused for the same thing, a queen and a full size mattress are not the same. A queen mattress is about half a foot larger (both in width and length).

A queen gives each person about 30 inches of space to themselves, which suits many couples just fine. In fact, queen size beds are still the most popular size for couples. However, for those who need a little bit more room, there’s always the king size mattress.