Mattress shopping can be overwhelming, especially when you think about the impact sleep has on your health.

Your mattress can reduce (or cause) body aches and pains. It can help you to sleep cool, or turn you into a hot, sweaty, exhausted mess. It can absorb your partner's movements or make you feel like you slept on a roller coaster.

When it comes to shopping for a high-quality mattress, you may see the names Serta or Beautyrest. Both bedding manufacturers offer a wide range of mattress options, but honing in on the right one for you may take a bit of research.

To that end, we've done some of that work in this roundup. Below, we spotlight some of the most popular Serta and Beautyrest mattresses you can buy.

Serta

  • Serta is an American company that uses domestic factories to produce their entire line of mattresses.
  • Serta manufactures innerspring, hybrid, and all-foam mattresses.
  • There are mattress types for all support levels, from plush to extra firm.
  • No matter which Serta mattress you choose, temperature control is a priority. Every Serta mattress is designed with cool sleeping in mind.
  • There are options for many budgets.
  • Serta uses CertiPUR-US foams in all of their mattresses.
  • Serta has a commitment to using eco-friendly components in their mattresses. This includes the use of recycled and sustainably sourced materials.

Beautyrest

  • Beautyrest is an American company that launched its first mattress line in 1925. Some of their original customers included Thomas Alva Edison and H.G. Wells.
  • Beautyrest manufactures innerspring, hybrid, and all-foam mattresses.
  • There are mattress types for all support levels, from plush to extra firm.
  • Beautyrest uses CertiPUR-US foams in all of their mattresses
  • Some Beautyrest mattresses are made with fabrics that use upcycled plastic materials, procured via ocean plastic recovery efforts.

Serta's cheapest mattress is the Serta Luxe, priced at less than $500 for a queen. Serta's high-end is the iComfort Hybrid, which is $1,299 for a queen.

If you choose to add cooling upgrades, extra layers, or pressure relief upgrades, you'll pay more than these base prices, so we've provided ranges.

Best firm mattress

Perfect Sleeper

Sera Perfect Sleeper
  • Price: $–$$$
  • Height: 13 inches
  • Firmness: Plush, medium, extra firm

The Perfect Sleeper is a hybrid mattress made with gel-infused memory foam and a coil system layer. It provides support and works to maintain a cool, balanced sleeping temperature.

Even though it's budget-priced, customers reference the bells and whistles this mattress has, such as low motion transfer, reduced rolling off the edge, and an antimicrobial cover.

Buy the Serta Perfect Sleeper online.

Best medium-firm mattress

iComfort Hybrid

  • Price: $$–$$$$
  • Height: 12 inches
  • Firmness: Medium

The iComfort Hybrid is made from Serta's carbon fiber memory foam and individually wrapped coils.

Reviews for this mattress are overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers say it moves heat away from the body, plus gives significant back and neck support. Users give high marks for comfort, cushioning, and support.

Buy the Serta iComfort Hybrid online.

Best cooling mattress

iComfort

  • Price: $$–$$$$
  • Height: 10 inches
  • Firmness: Plush

This all-foam mattress provides superior cooling for even the hottest co-sleepers, according to users. It's made from two layers of cooling gel-infused foam, plus has a cooling cover. It has a soft, plush feel and is a comfortable option for side and back sleepers.

Buy the Serta iComfort online.

Best plush mattress

Serta Luxe

  • Price: $
  • Height: 11.5 inches
  • Firmness: Plush

This 6-layer, cushy hybrid gets raves for soothing, soft sleeping from users. It also supplies good edge support and a cooling layer, with cooling upgrade options.

Buy the Serta Luxe online.

Beautyrest markets itself as a luxury sleep brand, with mattresses designed to parallel the experience of sleeping in a five-star hotel.

Their prices reflect this. On the lower end, the Beautyrest Harmony is $899 for a queen. On the higher end is the Beautyrest Black at $2,299 for a queen. Cooling upgrades are available at an additional cost, so we've included price ranges.

Best firm mattress

Harmony

  • Price: $–$$
  • Height: 13 inches
  • Firmness: Extra firm, plush

This hybrid mattress is available with either extra firm or plush support. It's made with cooling charcoal memory foam and pocketed coils.

The fabric cover is eco-friendly and made in part from upcycled materials. Users say they wake up feeling cool and refreshed. Many mention a reduction in back pain.

Buy the Beautyrest Harmony online.

Best customizable mattress

Harmony Lux Carbon

  • Price: $$–$$$
  • Height: 13.5 inches
  • Firmness: Extra firm, medium, plush

This hybrid mattress comes with your choice of a classic top or pillow top for extra cushion. You can also opt for an extra firm, medium, or plush support level. It gets overwhelmingly good reviews for comfort, low motion transfer, and plushness.

Buy the Beautyrest Harmony Lux Carbon online.

Best medium mattress

Harmony Lux Diamond

  • Price: $$$–$$$$
  • Height: 14.75 inches
  • Firmness: Medium, plush

This hybrid mattress gets high marks from users for pressure point relief. Five layers of gel foam plus the cover's material provide significant heat absorption and dissipation. Users also mention that this mattress gives a soft, comfortable hug-like feeling.

Buy the Beautyrest Harmony Lux Diamond online.

Best cooling mattress

Black Hybrid

  • Price: $$$$
  • Height: 13.5 inches
  • Firmness: Medium

Beautyrest uses proprietary materials engineered to provide a cool-to-the-touch sensation for the cover fabric and dissipate heat throughout the foam underneath. Users also mention excellent pressure point relief.

Buy the Beautyrest Black Hybrid online.

Both Serta and Beautyrest can be purchased on their own websites and in showrooms. Some models are also available at brick and mortar retailers and through third-party online retailers. Your delivery window and experience may vary based on the seller.

Serta delivery

If you purchase a Serta mattress at their website, it will arrive within 5 days to 4 weeks. Most mattresses arrive within 14 business days.

Mattresses are shipped via standard delivery, meaning your mattress will be brought to your door. You can purchase white glove delivery service, which includes setup of your mattress and removal of your old mattress, provided it's in sanitary condition.

The Serta mattresses on this list aren't compressed bed-in-a-box mattresses. They arrive fully sized and ready to be placed on a bed frame.

Serta does manufacture some compressed bed-in-a-box mattresses, which arrive packaged to your door.

Beautyrest delivery

If you purchase a Beautyrest mattress at their website, you can expect to receive a delivery date window within 1 to 6 weeks. Most mattresses ship within 14 business days.

Beautyrest provides complimentary white glove delivery service, which includes the setup of your new mattress and removal of your old mattress.

The Beautyrest mattresses on this list aren't compressed bed-in-a-box mattresses. They arrive fully sized and ready to be placed on a bed frame.

Beautyrest does manufacture some compressed, bed-in-a-box mattresses which arrive packaged to your door.

Serta return policies

Serta mattresses come with a 120-day in-home sleep trial. You can make an exchange or return your mattress for a full refund during that time frame.

If you make an exchange, your second mattress won't be eligible for the at-home sleep trial or for an additional exchange or refund.

If you purchase your mattress from a third-party seller, these terms may not apply.

Every mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

Beautyrest return policies

Beautyrest mattresses come with a 100-night in-home sleep trial. You can make an exchange or return your mattress for a full refund during that time.

If you make an exchange, your second mattress won't be eligible for the at-home sleep trial or for an additional exchange or refund.

If you purchase your mattress from a third-party seller, these terms may not apply.

Every mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

Both Serta and Beautyrest mattresses are made from CertiPUR-US certified foam. This means that the foam in their mattresses is free from ozone-depleting chemicals, heavy metals, and formaldehyde.

They're made without phthalates, as regulated by the Consumer Products Safety Commission. They do not contain PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP ("Tris") flame retardants and have low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for indoor air quality (less than 0.5 parts per million).

Serta

The Serta Mattress Company isn't accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) but Serta International has a B rating from the BBB and a 3.0 (average) rating from customers on Trust Pilot.

Serta won a lawsuit against Apollo Global Management in 2020.

They were also involved in an antitrust lawsuit by Maven in 2020.

Beautyrest

Beautyrest is owned by Simmons Bedding, LLC. Simmons Company has an A+ rating from the BBB where they are also an accredited business.

Their BBB profile page includes customer complaints about unsatisfactory customer service practices as well as replies from Simmons to resolve issues.

Both Sera and Beautyrest get more high marks than low ones from customers.

Serta mattress users mention affordability, comfort, and cool sleeping, as well as a good customer service experience.

Beautyrest mattress users mention a luxurious sleep experience and high comfort, as well as back pain reduction. Beautyrest gets a significant number of complaints about rude or unhelpful customer service.

Serta and Beautyrest are both American manufacturers of bedding products.

Both companies manufacture high-quality mattresses that get consistently high customer reviews.

Serta and Beautyrest provide at-home sleep trials and have 10-year limited warranties.

Most mattresses are delivered to your door at full size. Both companies offer compressed bed-in-a-box options as well.

Corey Whelan is a freelance writer and reproductive health professional who specializes in health and wellness content. She has spent much of the last two decades educating people about infertility and family building options. Whelan is a science nerd, and her heroes span the gamut from Temple Grandin to her wonderful mom. She shares her life in Brooklyn, NY with her all-grown-up, fascinating children and their wacky shelter dogs. Follow her on Twitter .