12 Best Boxed Beds (Review) In 2021

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is made with three layers of foam, plus a cooling polyester cover that draws heat away from your body. It is designed as a medium-firm mattress, ideal for back sleepers, giving you a great level of balance and support while you sleep.

Included in the construction of this boxed mattress are two layers of viscoelastic foam which are Certipur certified and designed to minimize motion transfer. So if your partner moves around a lot, you should not be interrupted. The base of this foam bed also has a cover, which ensures it doesn't slip around on your bed frame. This bed-in-a-box comes tightly packed and is accompanied by two free pillows. Once it is fully expanded, it will measure 25cm in-depth and can be used on any bed frame.

The Nectar mattress has a 365-night trial period, which is very generous, so you have almost a year to decide whether this bed is right for you.

The Winkbed from Wink Beds is available in four different levels of firmness and can be used on all bed frames, including adjustable designs. This is a hybrid mattress that has won recognition for being the best mattress for heavy individuals and for back pain in 2020.

This bed gives you support from individual spring coils, which minimizes motion transfer and adjusts to your body, combined with comfort from gel foam layers and Euro-pillow top. It is also one of the few options with specific extra edge support that ensures you get coils right to the edge, without any sagging areas. The Winkbed promotes its 3-step back relief system: a pressure-relieving Euro-pillow top for cushioning and support to ease muscle tension; a LumbarLayer that gives extra support in the lumbar region and a tempered support spring system. They have also added heat-wicking materials to keep you cool if you are a hot sleeper.

This bed in a box comes with a 120-night sleep trial, so you can thoroughly test the bed, and it has a lifetime guarantee.

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid Bed in a Box uses advanced cooling technology combined with foam and coil layers to create an optimal sleeping environment. The trademarked TitanCool has been infused in the upper layers of the mattress, so cooling gel beads will liquefy at higher temperatures to bring you relief, but then solidify at cooler temperatures, so it can maintain the optimal sleep environment.

There are six layers in this boxed mattress from Brooklyn bedding, including hyper-elastic foam called TitanFlex, to adjust to your body movements, memory foam and 8-inch individual coils. The base of the mattress is made from a thick layer of foam for added durability and reinforcement. The total height of this product, to help you select appropriate bedding, is 13.5inches, which is higher than many models.

You can choose from three different layers of firmness with this mattress, and you will get a 120-night trial period so you can switch it if you select the wrong option. A frame that offers minimal flex and no spring will be best for the Brooklyn Aurora.

The Casper Original Mattress is available in either a hybrid or full foam bed in a box design. Whichever option you choose, you get three zones of support and a top level of breathable, polyurethane foam, designed to keep you cool. This top layer is made from Airscape foam, said to be one of the best foams to encourage air circulation.

In the center of both types of mattress, the memory foam is divided into zoned sections; there are softer areas around the shoulders, firmness around the lower back and hip areas, and then softer areas again for the lower legs. This works well for pressure relieving around your joints. The base is then made of either thick foam or with multiple resilient springs. If you or your partner move a lot in bed, then the foam mattress may be best for you, as they will move marginally less than the springs.

The depth of the Casper Original box mattress is 11inches, and it has a medium firmness level, suitable for all styles of sleepers. A 100-night trial is available with this mattress.

With the Premier Mattress from DreamCloud, you get six layers, creating a comfortable hybrid bed. As it is a medium-firm mattress, it is suitable for front, side, and back sleepers.

The base is made from foam and designed to stay firmly in place, regardless of the bed frame you place it on. Above this, you find individual coils that run right to the edge and help to keep motion transfer to a minimum. The two foam layers that sit on top relieve pressure points, and these are topped with a Trueloft memory foam cover. Lastly, the top signature cover is made with Mongolian cashmere which not only adds to the soft comfortable feel but provides cooling.

Dreamcloud offers a lifetime guarantee and a 365-night trial period for their boxed mattresses. Its total depth is 15inch, so it is one of the thicker best mattress options available, so you may need to buy larger sheets to fit.

This bed-in-a-box is unique thanks to its Flippable Firmness concept, which may make it one of the best choices in terms of flexibility. The Layla Memory Foam Mattress gives you a soft mattress on one side, with a plush feeling that is best suited for side sleepers, and a firm side with less sink on the other side. You can flip the mattress over to pick the side that suits you best. Whichever side you pick has Thermo-gel cooling technology that reacts to your body temperature.

In between the soft and firm cooling mattress covers, there are two layers of copper-gel memory foam. Copper-gel foam is believed to provide better variable support while offering antimicrobial odour control. It may still cocoon you but won't trap retain heat as much as some of the traditional best memory foam materials. At the core of the mattress is a 4inch foam that has minimal bounce but maximal durability, and Airflow Support Foam that increasing cooling and customized support.

The Layla mattress in a box has a lifetime warranty and a 120night money-back guarantee.

The Nolah Original Bed in a Box has won several awards for the best mattress and is categorized as a medium-firm surface. This bed measures 10inches in height, and, while it is made from 100% foam, it is described as giving four times better pressure relief compared to regular memory foam.

Nolah AirFoam has been constructed through a compression process that creates billions of tiny air bubbles within the foam. As a result, it gives you an average pressure of 18.61mmHg, compared to 21.41mmHg with high-end memory foam, and reduces peak pressure from 200mmHg down to 58.7mmHg. Less pressure means greater relief for you and less pain when lying in bed so this mattress is advocated as one of the best to eliminate aches in your back, shoulders and hips.

In addition to the improved pressure relief properties, this bed is extremely durable, approximately 300% more durable than regular memory foam so that it won't sag over time. And if it does, you have a lifetime guarantee to sort a replacement.

There are three layers with the Nolay Original bed, and these are enclosed in a Tencel cellulosic cover, which is both sustainable and comfortable. The top layer is a 2-inch cooling AirFoam which contours around your body while keeping you cool. Next, you have a 1-inch layer of high-resilience foam that provides support and durability, and at the base, you have seven inches of high-density breathable foam that keeps the other layers in place and support their contouring.

If you have been avoiding foam beds because you sleep hot, then you may be pleased to know that particular bed tries its best to combat the heat. Memory foam sags slightly, so it ends up hugging your body, trapping heat around you. Nolah AirFoam is configured so that heat can dissipate. It is also not made with any heat-sensitive viscoelastic chemicals, so it doesn't react to your body heat.

The Nolah Original mattress in a box has a 120-night sleep trial, but you can opt-out of this to reduce the cost.

The Big Fig Mattress in a Box is designed specifically for those with larger, heavier figures. The manufacturers have configured each layer with this in mind, so let's look at them. Beginning at the top of the mattress, there is a ThermoGel treated cover, that works to lower your body temperature actively. This cover is finished with 'tufts' (a tuft needle finish) that are comfortable yet not silky smooth, so it prevents materials from shifting and sliding.

Made from gel-infused latex foam, the second layer is perforated to allow a reasonable amount of airflow through and around the mattress. Beneath this, you find three layers of high-density foam that offer you support and will not sag over time, regardless of the weight placed on them.

For further support, there are 1600 individual coils of a 15-gauge thickness under the foam, and in addition to their support properties, this will minimize motion transfer so you and your partner and undisturbed by each other's movement. To finish this boxed mattress off, there is ILD edge foam which strengthens the bed all the way to the edge and prevents these areas from sagging. All these layers together give you a height of 13 inches, so it is thicker than many alternatives, and you will need compatible fitted sheets.

A specific foundation isn't required for the Big Fig boxed mattress, but they do recommend their own design, which has double center rails and more, thicker slats to help support your weight. If you want to have a different base, then it is suggested that it must support 1310lbs, which is equivalent to the weight of two sleepers and the Big Fig mattress.

The company provides a 20-year warranty and a 120-night sleep trial.

The Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress is a hybrid design with impressive comfort, cooling and sustainability features to differentiate it from other models. Casper is a well-reputed brand when it comes to beds in a box, and the Wave Hybrid is an advanced version of one of their flagship products and their most expensive option. This bed is made from four layers of different foams, which sit on an individual pocketed coil core, which gives it extra bounce. It is designed for back and side sleepers, those who move a lot when sleeping, and anyone who tends to sleep hot. This is a medium soft mattress, and according to Casper's recommendations, a firmer mattress would suit those individuals over 230lbs more.

In terms of sustainability, this boxed bed has a unique feature - its cover is made with a blend of cotton, rayon, and recycled polyester. This polyester is created by recycling bottles, turning them into the fabric, so it is one of the best mattresses in a box when it comes to being eco-friendly.

The Casper Wave has three distinctive layers in its comfort system. The top layer has open-cell polyfoam, which provides its cooling airflow properties and cushioning effect. The open-cell latex layer below this has been perforated for maximum air circulation, and below this is their zoned memory foam layer. The memory foam layer has a Zoned Support Max to align your spine, providing softness under the shoulders but a greater firmness for the waist, lower back, and hips.

Following this is a transition layer of polyfoam that has targeted gel pods. These pods lie in the grooves of the polyfoam, specifically around the lower back and hip area, giving extra support here but a soft sinking surface for the shoulders. Under all these layers, you find the core, which uses 6-inch pocketed coils, that add more support and a touch of bounce to the box mattress and help to minimize motion transfer.

In total, this mattress measures 13 inches deep, so you may need larger, deeper sheets to fit it.

The Helix Standard Collection includes mattresses that are suitable for everyone, from soft through to the firm, all named after times of the day. The Helix Dawn is the firmest option available, and the softest is the Helix Sunset. Whichever boxed mattress you opt for, you get a 100night trial period and a ten-year warranty, both of which you will find reassuring.

All Helix mattresses are certified by CertiPUR-US and OEKO-TEX, validating that it has no harmful chemicals involved in its construction. They also have a Soft Touch Design, which, as you would expect, is soft to touch but also encourages airflow throughout the layers, which helps to keep you cool at night.

These box mattresses are constructed with Memory Plus Foam and Helix Dynamic Foam, which are designed to provide pressure point relief and mould around your body. The individually wrapped coils throughout the base of the bed are configured to go right to the edge, and there is a reinforced perimeter to stop the edges from sagging. They also limit motion transfer. The very base of the Helix has another layer of foam, which supports the top layers and enhance the durability of the mattress.

All of the Helix standard collection bed in a box mattresses have a slightly different construction, so you will be able to find one that meets your needs, whether you are a slide or back sleeper, and whether you want a firm surface or a soft sinking feeling.

The Avocado Green Mattress is one of the only non-toxic, organic, eco-friendly beds-in-a-box. It is Greenguard Gold Certified, and made with natural organic materials, to give you comfortable cushioning plus pressure-point relief support.

The standard mattress is classified as medium to firm, with a 7 out of 10 firmness rating and it has a height of eleven inches. This is best suited for back and stomach sleepers. If this is too firm for you, you can add a pillow-top which gives you an extra two inches of organic latex rubber foam, and this makes it softer and ideal for side sleepers or those who need more pressure point relief. Avocado mattresses have tuft needle rosettes made with organic wool, and these tufts are created by pulling ribbons through the layers, binding them together and improving durability.

Within the mattress, you find two layers of organic latex. Two inches of latex make up the comfort layer and once inch is in the base. The Dunlop latex used is cooler than memory foam and is antimicrobial, so no chemicals are added for a cooling effect. You will also find innerspring coils that are arranged in five zones to offer specific support around your hips back and shoulders. These coils are designed with precision, using upcycled coils to improve airflow and support.

Avocado Green mattresses come with a one-year sleep trial and a twenty-five-year limited warranty.

The DreamFoam Copper Dreams boxed bed from Brooklyn Bedding is a full foam construction, combining the best features of memory foam mattresses, with the cooling effect of copper and graphite.

With this foam mattress, you get a smooth top weave, above four layers. The first layer, with the copper infusion, is designed to draw heat away from the body, to maintain optimal temperature conditions. Below this, you get a soft layer of memory foam to provide targeted pressure relief. There is then a two-inch intermediate foam layer, followed by a six-inch, high-density foundation layer.

The Copper Dreams bed in a box is available in two different comfort levels; a 12-inch firm support level and a 13-inch medium-firm option. They are compatible with any frame, provided that base has minimal or no flex, and a 120night sleep trial is included. If you like the idea of this mattress in a box, you will be pleased to know it comes in seven different sizes, so you are likely to find one that fits your room.