They both function similarly and aim to change the feel of a mattress surface, but toppers have a heightened effect as they are both thicker and provide more cushion than a mattress pad.

Our comfort ratings are based on members' average comfort rating for their mattress brand and type on a scale from excellent to very poor. Brand owner satisfaction is based on members' average ...

Purple Purple’s unique line of mattresses is inspired by medical-grade cushions and designed with a proprietary gel foam. Most of our testers dismissed it as off-puttingly jiggly, but the ...

Side sleepers need a mattress that’s soft and pressure-relieving to cushion the shoulders and hips. That said, the right mattress for you depends on other key factors like your body type ...

Our analysis of how well a mattress maintains its original shape, height, firmness, and side/back sleeping support after 8 years of simulated use. A measure of how much vibration is transmitted ...