When you buy a king mattress, it’s a decision you’ll live with for the next 8 to 10 years. There is a lot more to consider than whether you want a firm or soft mattress. If you sleep with a partner, you need to consider how well the mattress eliminates the transfer of energy. For spring based mattresses, are there points of pressure that may cause back problems?
To help simplify the process of buying a new king size mattress, we have summarized our findings based on overall customer satisfaction into an easy 5 point rating scale. Compared below are ratings for five of the largest companies who make king mattresses.
Select Comfort (5 stars)
- Great at preventing energy transfer.
- Allows couples to adjust each side of the mattress to their own desired firmness.
- Great mattress for couples.
Tempur-Pedic (5 stars)
- Made of memory foam.
- Adjusts to your body.
- Great for people with persistent back problems.
Sealy (4 stars)
- Offers a number of different lines of mattresses—from memory foam to traditional spring.
- The largest mattress manufacturer in the United States.
Serta (3 stars)
- 3rd largest mattress manufacturer in the United States.
- Like Sealy, Serta offers a number of different mattress lines.
When buying a mattress in a store, don’t be afraid to haggle over the price. Retailers will mark up mattress significantly so only buy one when it is on sale.
Important mattress buying tip: Make a spreadsheet to compare the prices, pluses, and minuses of different king mattresses. When you have found a mattress you really like, create a new sheet to compare prices for this mattress at different stores.
Great Places to Buy King Mattresses
- Costco
- Macy’s
- Mattress Discounters
We do not recommend buying king size mattresses online, unless you have already tried out that exact mattress in a store.
