Best Twin Mattress for 2025, According to Our Sleep Experts

Our take: The Leesa Studio is a comfortable and accommodating mattress at an affordable price. Its design is simple, but simple doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Leesa uses premium, high-quality materials in all its beds, and the brand frequents our CNET best lists.

How it sleeps: The Leesa Studio has a responsive memory foam feel. It has some of that sinking and contouring sensation associated with memory foam but not as much as denser beds like the Tempur-Pedic. Switching positions throughout the night is a little easier because it's slightly bouncier and more responsive than traditional memory foam. This mattress lands between medium and medium-firm on the firmness scale, ranked 6.4 out of 10 by our Mattress Smasher 9000.

The Leesa Studio stands 10 inches tall and is comprised of three foam layers: a support base layer, a transition layer with a neutral feel and that responsive memory foam comfort layer, all topped with a soft knit cover. The Studio does not offer cooling features -- if you're looking for that, check out the Leesa Studio Chill instead.

If you're searching for a twin-size mattress, you probably won't need to worry about motion isolation since you likely won't be sharing the bed. Regardless, the Leesa Studio mattress excels in this category thanks to its all-foam construction.

Overall, it has an accommodating feel and firmness that most sleepers should find enjoyable. Since it's a tad over the medium threshold and into medium-firm, it's more oriented for back and stomach sleepers, but it will still be comfortable for combination sleepers who spend some time on their side.

Runner-up: Brooklyn Bedding's DreamFoam Essential comes in a variety of height options and lands around the same medium-firm firmness level as the Leesa Studio Chill; however, it has more of that dense memory foam feel, and for less than $300 for a twin, it's quite a bit cheaper.

Watch our full Leesa Studio review.

Our take: The Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress is an accommodating memory foam mattress with an airy and light body-conforming feel. It's slightly more responsive than traditional dense and viscous memory foam, making it easier to switch positions.

How it sleeps: Our experts found the Nectar Premier Memory Foam between medium and medium-firm on the firmness scale, so it's comfortable for most sleeping positions, including back, stomach and combination. However, it may be a tad too firm if you're a strict side sleeper. 

"The middle tier mattress in Nectar's new lineup is in the Goldilocks zone, being "just right" for most sleepers when it comes to firmness, with an accommodating medium profile that pairs well with its body-conforming memory foam feel. For people who don't want a firm mattress, the extra cost of the Nectar Premier is well worth it." - Owen Poole, CNET senior video producer

This bed is 13 inches thick and features a dense support foam layer on the bottom, followed by a responsive transition foam with zoned support and a 2-inch comfort layer on top. The cover is breathable, and though not actively cooling, it will help you stay temperature-neutral throughout the night. It offers decent edge support, so you shouldn't feel you'll roll off if you sleep near the edge -- which is more likely to occur on a twin-size mattress.

If you're heavier, you may want to consider the Nectar Premier Hybrid, which has an 8-inch layer of individually wrapped support coils. The hybrid model has a slightly softer feel than the all-foam version, around a true medium, making it great for all sleeper types.

Runner-up: The DreamCloud Premier Memory Foam is around the same price and offers a responsive memory foam feel with a medium to medium-firm profile.

Read our full Nectar Premier Memory Foam review.

Our take: Brooklyn Bedding's recently released CopperFlex mattress comes in all-foam and hybrid versions. We found both models to be medium-firm to firm, confirmed by our Mattress Smasher 9000, which ranked the all-foam CopperFlex 7.9 and the CopperFlex hybrid 7.8 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This means they're best suited for back and stomach sleepers looking for a supportive mattress.

How it sleeps: The CopperFlex has a firm, dense foam feel with a slight hint of pillow top. It's so supportive that, as a lighter individual, I feel like I'm lying on top of the mattress rather than sinking into the foam layers. Heavier individuals will likely feel more of the dense memory foam's sinking and body-contouring sensation. 

This bed features zoned support that is noticeable when you lie down. This is because of its 1.5-inch layer of Zoned Lumbar Support, designed to keep your spine neutrally aligned and help relieve back pain. This bed is great at isolating motion, thanks to the memory foam layers that help to deaden movement. The edge support is fine -- you may feel some slight rolling-off sensation if you're lying directly on the edges of the all-foam model. 

The base CopperFlex model has no active cooling technology, so it sleeps more temperature-neutral. If you're a hot sleeper looking for a bed that will keep you cool, check out the CopperFlex Pro. This model is essentially the same as the base but features a GlacioTex cooling cover with copper-infused memory foam to help regulate heat. Many brands don't live up to the claims of their beds being cooling, but this one does -- the cover on the CopperFlex Pro is definitely cool to the touch, similar to the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe. 

Runner-up: We'd say CopperFlex's all-foam model feels and performs similarly to the all-foam version of Plank Firm. CopperFlex's hybrid model is most similar to Big Fig, a supportive mattress designed specifically for sleepers with bigger bodies (although Big Fig is a tad softer).  

Our take: "You don't have to spend a ton to get a good bed. The Allswell mattress is the perfect example of that. It's a surprisingly comfy (though on the firmer side) hybrid bed that's widely accommodating and ultra-affordable. Perfect for guest rooms or college dorms, the Allswell mattress is my top recommendation for people on a budget." - Taylor Leamey, CNET senior sleep writer

A twin-size Allswell retails at Walmart for $217, but it's often less during the brand's frequent sales. It's an incredible price point for a bed of this quality, especially one with coils for enhanced durability.

How it sleeps: The Allswell Hybrid mattress has a neutral feel and is between medium and medium-firm on the firmness scale, making it suitable for all sleeper types -- particularly back, stomach and combination sleepers. Our Mattress Smasher 9000 confirmed this firmness by rating Allswell 6.3 out of 10. Strict side sleepers may feel that it's a tad too firm. If you're looking for a slightly softer version of this bed, check out the Allswell Luxe.

This affordable bed has surprisingly good edge support because of its reinforced perimeter. You shouldn't feel like you're rolling off while sleeping near the edge of this bed. Despite claiming to have cooling features with its gel-infused memory foam layer, this mattress sleeps temperature-neutral and is topped with a soft knit cover that's not necessarily cool-to-the-touch. It's pretty bouncy and responsive, making it easy to switch positions if you're a combination sleeper.

"Allswell is one of the best value mattresses out there. It's the most affordable hybrid mattress I have ever tested, but you wouldn't know by looking or feeling it. With its medium to medium firm profile, I think it will suit most sleepers.” - Caroline Igo, CNET sleep editor

Runner-up: Few beds in the mattress industry compare to Allswell's price and quality. A close contender would be the Dreamfoam Hybrid, which has a similar feel but a softer firmness profile, around medium, and costs a couple of hundred dollars more than Allswell.

Read more in our Allswell mattress review.

Our take: The Nolah Original is a 10-inch all-foam mattress with a blended foam feel and firmness profile between medium to medium-soft. It offers plenty of pressure relief for your hips and shoulders while lying on your side. It's not too firm or soft, offering a nice balance between cushioning and support for light to average-weight sleepers.

How it sleeps: "The latest iteration of this unique mattress is not quite as soft as previous models but should still work effectively for side sleepers. The foam gives the bed a blend of traditional memory foam and a more responsive neutral foam. It even has some zoned support foam, which might help with back pain, all at an affordable price." - Owen Poole, CNET senior video producer

The top layer is Nolah's proprietary AirFoam, which has the unique feel Owen referenced. When lying on it, you'll sink in as the foam conforms around your body; however, it's more airy than traditional dense memory foam. It almost feels like it pushes back against you slightly. It's responsive and snaps back into shape quicker than dense memory foam. The AirFoam and transition layer underneath combine to create an accommodating mixed foam feel.

Our team found the Nolah Original 10-inch between medium and medium-soft, offering ample pressure relief for side sleepers. Because of this softer profile, this mattress may be too soft for heavy individuals or those who primarily sleep on their back or stomach.

The edge support is fine -- there's no additional reinforcement around the borders of this mattress, so you may feel some slight sagging when lying on the edge. Though the Nolah Original has copper-infused foam and a Tencel cover, it doesn't actively cool you throughout the night but should keep you feeling temperature-neutral.

Runner-up: The Tuft & Needle Original Mattress is a similar all-foam bed with a neutral foam feel and a medium firmness profile, making it comfortable and accommodating for all sleeping positions.

Read more in our Nolah Original 10-inch mattress review. 

Our take: The Layla Hybrid is a unique, flippable mattress with a more airy, responsive memory foam feel than traditional dense memory foam. It gives some body-contouring sensation without making you feel "stuck" like denser foams might. It's like having two beds in one -- since it's dual-sided, you can flip the mattress for different firmness levels.

How it sleeps: We found the softer side of Layla Hybrid around medium-soft (3.1 out of 10, according to the Mattress Smasher), while the firmer side is between medium and medium-firm (ranked 5.3 by the Mattress Smasher). In the middle of this mattress is a 6-inch layer of individually wrapped coils, and on either side are varying levels and types of foam to give each side different firmness profiles. Both sides include a layer of antimicrobial copper-infused gel memory foam intended to keep you cooler; however, the mattress still sleeps more temperature-neutral than actively cooling.

"When it comes to flippable beds, this is one of my favorite choices. The Layla Hybrid is definitely worth your consideration if you're in the market for a double-sided mattress with an airy memory foam feel that's backed by great policies. Also, if you don't mind spending up for something a bit more premium, I think you'll get a lot out of this bed in the long run -- especially if you dig memory foam and you're on the heavier side." - JD Christison, CNET senior video producer

The soft side of Layla is ideal for side sleepers looking for more cushioning pressure relief around their shoulders and hips. The flip side, at a medium, will be better for combination sleepers looking for a more supportive surface. One downside is that strict back and stomach sleepers may find both sides of the Layla Hybrid slightly too soft.

Two XL twin beds pushed together form a king-size bed -- another reason we chose the Layla Hybrid as the best XL twin mattress. Its dual-sided design is perfect for couples looking to push two XL twin beds together for a king-size setup while still enjoying their preferred side of the Layla Hybrid.

Read more in our Layla Hybrid mattress review.

Our take: The Bear Cub is an 8.5-inch-thick twin mattress designed for young children. It has an accommodating, neutral feel that most kids will like. Most importantly, it's GreenGuard Gold Certified and made without any harsh chemicals or fiberglass. It also features a quilted hypoallergenic cover with cooling fibers for a soft, breathable sleeping surface. Rest assured, your child will have a healthier sleep on the clean and comfy Bear Cub bed.

How it sleeps: This bed sits right around a medium on the firmness scale, and our Mattress Smasher ranked it 4.3 out of 10. The bottom layer includes hundreds of 6" coils, enhancing the bed's durability as your child ages. On top of that is a sturdy yet responsive foam layer intended to support the child's growing body. Above that is the primary comfort layer of gel memory foam. The reinforced edge support should help lessen the chance of your child rolling off the mattress.

The customer reviews are highly rated on Bear's website, with one verified buyer of the Bear Cub mattress saying, "As a chiropractor, I care very much about the quality of the mattress and the toxins that might be lurking in it. This mattress is very clean and totally odor-free. It is actually very comfortable for my husband and I to lay on with our little one when we need to. I highly recommend this mattress."

Bear offers great company policies such as a lifetime warranty, a 120-night trial period, free shipping and returns. Retailing for $695 for a twin-size, it teeters into the more expensive side, but Bear offers heavy discounts throughout the year, especially around holidays, that can bring the price down as low as $487.

Runner-up: The Saatva Youth Mattress is more expensive but offers a dual-sided design so you can flip the bed to adapt to your growing child's firmness level needs from ages 3 to 12 (plush side for ages 3 to 7 and a medium-firm side for ages 8 to 12).

Watch CNET sleep expert Owen Poole review the Bear Cub mattress.

Our take: The Helix Midnight offers an accommodating medium firmness level and a soft, neutral foam feel that most sleepers will like. Thanks to its innerspring system of individually wrapped coils, this bed offers plenty of support and durability for heavier individuals, which is why we chose it as the best hybrid twin-size mattress.

How it sleeps: Its medium firmness profile makes it a great middle ground for all sleeping positions, including side, stomach, back and combination. The Helix Midnight's neutral feel has a slight hint of memory foam due to the top comfort layer of a unique Helix blend of "Memory Plus Foam." Beneath that are two layers of a more responsive foam intended to provide ergonomic support.

This bed has extra coils along the edges for reinforcement, so you should feel supported while sleeping on the edge. It's topped with a soft knit cover that's light and breathable. There's no active cooling technology in the Core model of the Helix Midnight, and we think it sleeps more temperature-neutral. If sleeping hot is an issue for you, you can add the optional GlacioTex Cooling Pillow Top for an additional fee.

If you're a particularly hot or heavy sleeper, other significant upgrades are available (for a price) through Helix's Luxe and Elite collection. Overall, Helix Sleep offers six mattresses in three tiers of collections: Core, Luxe and Elite. If you need help deciding which Helix bed is right for you, the brand's Sleep Quiz can help you narrow down your options.

Runner-up: The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is another premium, more affordable hybrid mattress with a soft, neutral foam feel. It comes in three firmness options, with the medium model being the most similar to the Helix Midnight Core.

Watch our full Helix Sleep mattress review.