I Found the 6 Best Mattresses on Sale During Wayfair Black Friday—and They're All Less Than $1,000

This 12-inch mattress would be Goldilocks's dream come true. According to buyers, it's not too firm and not too soft, so the combination of foam and innerspring feels just right. Not to mention, the top layer of gel memory foam is designed to pull heat away from your body so you don’t overheat as you sleep. (Take note, hot sleepers.) Here's why one reviewer considers this bed a must-have: "This bed is AMAZING. The mattress is so soft yet firm enough to where I don’t feel like I’m sinking in. My back pain is slowly starting to dissipate after sleeping on this mattress and I wake up feeling energized." Bonus: it’s compatible with adjustable bed bases. 

If you’re looking for a Goldilocks balance of comfort and support, now is the time to add this Casper mattress—which has nearly 4,000 five-star reviews—to your cart. Engineered with a top layer of pressure-relieving AirScape foam and a high-density support base, it’s designed to prevent sinking while maintaining spinal alignment, making it a great choice for back, side, and combination sleepers. One happy Wayfair reviewer shares, “I find this mattress to be medium firm, which is good for me, since I have back problems and need support but don't want to sacrifice comfort while on a budget.” She also appreciates that it’s noise-free and great for couples, noting, “The mattress doesn’t make a lot of noise when we [fool around], unlike those with bed springs.” And with a 100-night trial and free returns, what do you have to lose?

Take a quick scroll through the more than 6,500 reviews on this 12-inch-thick memory foam pick, and you’ll soon see why it has such a massive fan club. Sealy says the mattress molds to the shape of your body, distributing weight evenly for a customized and soothing feel that also assists with pain relief. Plus, the top layer is infused with breathable ultra-cooling gel, which purports to keep you feeling nice and breezy throughout the night. And as if it couldn't get any better than that, you can look forward to a ten-year limited warranty, all for a fraction of its $1,099 retail price.

You know how some memory foam beds leave you waking up in a pool of sweat? This one is specifically designed to prevent that, and includes a layer of cooling gel meant to regulate your body temperature to keep you comfortable (dry) all night long. It also includes layers of memory foam that help evenly distribute your weight—and it provides built-in support at its base layers that prevent it from sinking over time. Take it from just one of its 7,600 five-star reviewers: “It is cool to the touch but I stay warm on those long winter nights in the North country. I have not noticed any sagging and I've been sleeping on this mattress for two years now.” Once unboxed, it fully decompresses within 48 to 72 hours, per the brand.

If you want a soft bed with low-motion transfer (so you and your partner can stop waking each other up at night when you go for that glass of water in the kitchen), look no further than this pick. Beyond being designed to absorb motion, the brand says it provides targeted support and pressure relief for a comfortable sleep every night. But you don't have to just take my word for it—more than 800 five-star reviews back up these claims: “This mattress is versatile and comfortable. The gel memory foam has me sleeping like sleeping beauty—if my prince doesn’t wake me, I wouldn’t get up.”

Rated as extra-firm by Beautyrest, this mattress was crafted specifically for back and stomach sleepers who suffer from chronic pain. With Beautyrest's 900 Series pocketed coil technology, it offers targeted lumbar support to cradle your spine, reducing pressure on key areas like your lower back. The firm edge support and reinforced coils also provide a stable, no-sink surface, making sure you stay comfortably elevated throughout the night. Take it from one reviewer who raves: “My husband and I have both had back surgery recently. His was very extensive for scoliosis… we couldn't be happier with the extra firm choice. No more pills for pain!! Our nights are now without interruptions for readjusting for comfort—we find we wake up in the same position we fell asleep in.”