The best king mattresses, whether you're sleeping or working from bed

NelsonG · April 21, 2021

Upgrading to a king-size mattress can be a good move for a number of reasons. Maybe you sleep with a partner and need some extra space, or maybe you just want more room to sprawl out at night. (No shame in being a bed hog.) You might even, due to necessity or preference, work from bed. If so, a king-size mattress can provide more real estate for your home office setup.

Assembling the "ideal" work-from-home configuration during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive plenty of consumer trends. People are investing in at-home standing desks, ergonomic office chairs, and even permanent home improvements to make working remotely more comfortable — especially since many people won't be returning to the office full-time. Perhaps you've realized, however, that working from bed can be great, whether you're sliding under the covers for part of the workday or for the whole nine-to-five. That's where a bigger mattress can come in handy. Read more...

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BEST MEMORY FOAM KING-SIZE MATTRESS

Tuft & Needle Original Mattress

If you want firm yet balanced comfort, Tuft & Needle is a solid — and relatively affordable — option for a king-size upgrade.

Type: Memory foam
Composition: Two layers of foam, plus graphite and cooling gel
California king available?: Yes
Height: 10 inches

$850 from Tuft & Needle

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BEST BUDGET KING-SIZE MATTRESS

Zinus 12-Inch Gel-Infused Green Tea Cooling Mattress

If you have a smaller budget, do not fear: This Zinus king mattress ships fast and delivers on comfort.

Type: Memory foam
Composition: Base foam, "comfort" foam, cooling gel foam
California king available?: No
Height: 12 inches

$446.16 from Amazon

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BEST FIRM KING-SIZE MATTRESS

Plank by Brooklyn Bedding King Mattress

This ultra-firm king mattress is ideal for stomach and back sleepers.

Type: Memory foam
Composition: Quilted top/bottom layers, base foam, "comfort" foam
California king available?: Yes, plus split California king
Height: 11.75 inches

$1,349 from Plank

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BEST HYBRID KING-SIZE MATTRESS

Layla Hybrid Mattress

If you want to splurge on a fancy hybrid king mattress, this one from Layla is a good pick.

Type: Hybrid
Composition: (From soft side to firm side) Copper-gel memory foam, support foam, pocketed coils, support foam, memory foam
California king available?: Yes
Height: 13 inches

$1,899 from Layla

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BEST ECO-FRIENDLY KING MATTRESS

Avocado Green Mattress

The Avocado Green mattress is a great pick for buyers with concerns about materials and sourcing. There's even a vegan version.

Type: Innerspring
Composition: Organic latex, pocketed coils, wool
California king available?: Yes
Height: 11 inches (standard) or 13 inches (with pillow top)

$1,899 from Avocado Green

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BEST SPLIT KING MATTRESS

Saatva Classic Mattress

This Saatva king mattress comes with plenty of customization options, from an adjustable base to pillow and mattress pad add-ons.

Type: Innerspring
Composition: Cotton outer cover (GOTS-certified), foam, steel coils, thistle pulp flame retardant barrier
California king available?: Yes, plus split California king
Height: 11.5 inches

$2,098 from Saatva