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    Best Mattresses for Couples

    Relationships are about compromise, but that doesn't mean having to deal with poor sleep

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    Two pairs of feet show at the bottom of a bed, coming out from underneath a comforter.
    It's easier to snuggle up with your partner when your mattress allows both of you to get a good night's rest.

    Sharing a bed isn’t easy. You don’t have as much room to sprawl out. You might have to compromise on the mattress’s firmness level. And, chances are, when your partner tosses and turns on one side of the bed, you’ll feel it on yours. Fortunately, strategies abound for getting a good night’s sleep as a couple—and among the most helpful is to choose a mattress that makes sharing easier.

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    To find that mattress, go shopping—together. Lie on the mattress at the same time, says Chris Regan, the project leader for CR’s mattress testing. Move around and shift positions so that one person can feel the effect of the other person’s movements. Ask yourself and each other about whether you feel sufficiently supported. (For more advice on choosing a mattress, see our comprehensive mattress buying guide.)

    Not sure where to start? We’ve zeroed in on the mattresses that rated best in the areas that are most relevant for couples—including great scores for stability (the ability to isolate motion so that your movements on one side of the bed won’t jostle awake your partner on the opposite side) and clever options for customization. Read on for recommendations in each mattress category, from innerspring to foam to adjustable air.

    For more models, see our comprehensive ratings for details on more than 200 mattresses; there, you can sort through features based on the criteria that matter most to both of you, such as price and materials.

    Best Innerspring Mattresses for Couples

    Innerspring mattresses, by definition, feel springier than foam mattresses—which means a sleeper on one side of the bed might wake up when a partner shifts positions on the other side. Fortunately, some models like those below are constructed to minimize motion transfer despite their coils.

    Best Foam Mattresses for Couples

    Foam mattresses conform to the body and, depending on the construction of the mattress, tend to bounce less. As a result, they’re often a smart choice for couples looking for good motion isolation.

    Best Adjustable Air Mattress for Couples

    These mattresses are typically pricier than foam and innerspring mattresses, but they may be worth it for couples who can’t agree on a firmness level. With the ease of a remote or smartphone app, each partner can inflate or deflate their side of the mattress to their own liking. We are currently testing a new batch of models, including those from Sleep Number; so far, the model below, from Saatva, has proved to be a good option for couples.