Best Latex Mattresses of 2024
Latex mattresses have a lot to offer. If you're in the market for a new mattress consider these picks.
What to consider
Firmness
Sleeping position
Feel
Construction
Body type
Performance
Company policies
Our Picks
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What you want in a mattress varies based on your sleeping position and personal preferences. If you want something that's breathable, yet provides a lot of support and will last for years to come, you may want to consider getting one of the best latex mattresses. For the added benefit of avoiding the off-gassing smell, there are organic and natural latex mattresses as well.
I've tested over 100 different mattresses, many of which were made with latex foam. I rounded up my picks for the best latex mattress and primarily took materials, price, firmness and notable certifications into consideration. Whether you're looking for the best latex mattress for side sleepers or the best firm model, I have you covered.
The prices listed are for queen-size mattresses.
What's the best latex mattress?
The Awara mattress is the best latex bed made for all body types. It boasts natural Dunlop latex, organic cotton, and New Zealand wool as the comfort layers and pocketed coils in the base layer. It's rated around a medium-firm firmness level, making it supportive with ample pressure relief. Other latex mattress competitors are on the firm end of the spectrum. Awara also has a more affordable price tag, especially for being a natural and organic latex bed.
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The best latex mattresses for 2024
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress
Best latex mattress overall
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PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex
Best latex mattress for side sleepers
Spindle Organic Latex
Most customizable latex mattress
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Lucid 12-inch Latex Hybrid
Best budget latex mattress
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WinkBeds EcoCloud
Best latex mattress for back pain
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Organica by Amerisleep
Best eco-friendly latex mattress
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SleepOn Pure Green Organic Latex
Best latex mattress for pressure relief
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Avocado Green Mattress
Best firm latex mattress
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Materials
Many mattresses have latex foam in one layer, but our best latex mattress list only includes beds that use latex foam as their primary comfort layer. Latex mattresses have a distinct feel that's both supportive and pressure-relieving. They also tend to be made with natural and organic materials; another major part of their appeal.
Firmness
There's something about the makeup of latex beds, especially latex hybrid beds, that puts them on the firmer end of the spectrum. We tried to limit the number of very firm (10 out of 10 on the firmness scale) beds because they cater to a smaller number of sleepers.
Price
A bed with organic and natural materials is usually more expensive than your average foam mattress. Think of it as organic produce versus non-organic; you always fork out more money for organic stuff. We included organic beds at different price points, from budget-friendly to expensive.
What to consider when buying a latex mattress
Natural vs. synthetic
There are two categories of latex foam: natural and synthetic. Dunlop and Talalay latex foams are natural and sourced from the great outdoors. To achieve that supportive and soft latex foam feel at a lower price, some mattress brands create synthetic latex. It looks and feels like latex foam, but it's made in a factory. If you don't necessarily value the eco-friendly part of natural and organic mattresses you can opt for a synthetic latex foam bed and save more money.
Certifications
There's a difference between a natural bed and an organic one. Organic mattresses must have GOLS-certified latex foam and GOTS-certified cotton and wool. It's difficult to achieve these certifications because the brand must follow strict standards at every point of the supply chain, from sourcing to manufacturing.
See more: Mattress Certifications Explained
Firmness
The best latex mattress will cater to your sleeping position.
- Side sleepers should find a medium firmness or softer latex mattress for proper pressure relief.
- Back and stomach sleepers can opt for a medium to firm mattress, depending on the level of support they want. The firmer the mattress, the more supportive it will be. Medium-firm is a good firmness level because it offers a fair amount of pressure relief, and it's ideal if you suffer from back pain.
How is latex foam made?
Natural latex comes from the sap of rubber trees, also called rubber serum, which is collected, foamed, poured into molds and baked into pure latex layers. Each rubber tree can be harvested for about 30 years, and it isn't necessary to cut down the tree to collect sufficient sap, nor does it harm the tree. If you are as concerned about the planet as you are about getting a good night's sleep, then natural latex mattresses might be the best mattress option for you.
Depending upon which form of latex is being made, another of two processes are followed to make the final latex used in mattresses: Dunlop or Talalay. Talalay latex is made using a more modernized process, but when it comes down to the feel of your bed, you can hardly tell the difference.
Latex mattress FAQs
What are the benefits of latex mattresses?
Latex mattresses offer ample support, contouring and breathable designs to help make your mattress more comfortable. Natural and organic latex is also welcome for eco-conscious shoppers because it's sustainably sourced from tropical rubber trees. Natural and organic latex foam has hypoallergenic and antimicrobial properties to help prevent the build-up of household allergens.
Are latex mattresses better than memory foam mattresses?
They can be if you dislike the feel of hugging, sinking memory foam that slowly responds to pressure. Latex foam is bouncy, and it doesn't feel like you have to climb out of a sinkhole to switch positions. It is also more breathable than traditional memory foam because of its perforated design.
Do latex mattresses sleep hot?
No, latex mattresses don't retain heat like memory foam beds do, and they have holes perforated throughout the surface, allowing air to pass through easily. Latex beds are some of the best for warm sleepers who want a temperature-regulating mattress.