Sleep Number Alternatives

Why We Picked It

The Zinus Pressure Relief Euro Top iCoil Hybrid mattress is a blend of a fluffy euro top and pocket springs. It aims to effectively relieve pressure points while keeping the spine aligned and isolating motion. When you compare it to the Sleep Number p5, which is also plush and supportive, it’s a more affordable pick, even though you’ll miss out on the ability to adjust your mattress and get personal insights on how you sleep.

Why We Picked It

The Tuft & Needle Original is made of T&N Adaptive foam which works to contour the body and relieve pressure points. It’s infused with a graphite and cooling gel works to keep you cool. It’s more than five hundred dollars cheaper than the Sleep Number c4, which features a similar gel comfort layer. Like the Tuft & Needle Original, the c4 also conforms to support the body.

Why We Picked It

The Leesa Original is an all-foam mattress with foam in its comfort layer that allows it to be cool, bouncy, breathable and responsive. A second recovery layer of foam that contours to the body and relieves pressure in the back, hips and shoulders. The Leesa Original could be a more affordable alternative to the Sleep Number Memory Foam m7 mattress when it’s paired with the adjustable base. Both options allow for optimal cooling and support while fitting an adjustable base.

Why We Picked It

Made of memory foam and durable coils, the 7-layer Ghostbed 3D is what Ghostbed calls “life-changing” for hot sleepers. While its gel polymer layer conforms to your body shape and assists to relieve pressure points, the Ghostbed’s Ghost Ice cooling cover will keep you cool throughout the night. It’s a more affordable alternative to the Sleep Number i8, which features similar cooling technology.

Why We Picked It

The Nectar Memory Foam slowly conforms to your body and works to keep you cool. The gel-infused memory foam layer offers pressure relief and cushioning and the dynamic response split layer provides the mattress with support, responsiveness and bounce. Due to its pressure relief, this Nectar model is a cost-effective alternative to the Sleep Number Performance Series mattresses, which are also designed for sleepers looking to relieve pain and discomfort.

Why We Picked It

The Personal Comfort A2 Bed is an airbed with customizable firmness levels to cater to your unique weight and sleep position. It’s 8 inches thick and made of a stretchy cover, comfort layers that helps with airflow and a comfort layer designed for support. The A2 Bed is similar to the Sleep Number’s C2, which is also 8 inches thick and features a gel-infused comfort layer.

Both the Sleep Number Classic Series c2 and Personal Comfort A2 mattresses are airbeds. Like Sleep Number, Personal Comfort exclusively produces airbeds with customizable firmness levels to suit your weight and sleep position, but Personal Comfort’s prices tend to be lower. The A2 is part of Personal Comfort’s Classic Series, which is the most affordable of the brand’s five airbed lines. The A2 is 9” thick, is dual-sided, and has a 1” comfort layer. The c2 by Sleep Number is 8” thick, dual-sided and has a 2” gel-infused comfort layer. Overall, the beds are very similar in construction, but the Sleep Number c2 devotes a bit more material to the comfort layer and is, surprisingly, more affordable than the Personal Comfort A2.

Why We Picked It

The Layla Memory Foam mattress is made of copper foam, which gives it a hugging feeling and plenty of support. Its copper particles also transfer heat away from your body to help keep you cool as you sleep. The Layla is a cheaper alternative to the Sleep Number I8, which also works to absorb heat and ensure a cooler sleep surface and more breathability through its Smart 3D fabric.

Why We Picked It

The Beautyrest Black Hybrid features BlackICE Hybrid technology with plant-based cooling and a high density AirCool memory foam layer to keep you cool while relieving pressure points. Plus, there’s a coil base that minimizes motion transfer and provides support. The Beautyrest Black Hybrid could be a more affordable alternative that offers similar cooling benefits as the Sleep Number i8 mattress, which comes with a sleep surface that balances temperature and absorbs excess heat.

Why We Picked It

The Air-Pedic 800 air bed features a blend of supportive foam and multi-zone air chambers that allow you to adjust the mattresses’ firmness to meet your unique sleeping preferences. The Air-Pedic 800 could be a cheaper alternative to the Sleep Number i10, which also offers adjustable firmness while relieving pressure.

Why We Picked It

The Bear Pro is a solid pick for athlete sleepers who are looking for a foam mattress that contours and supports their muscles while they sleep. Its breathable cover is designed to aid with muscle recovery while its responsive transition foam layer offers optimal pressure relief. The Bear Pro is comparable to the more expensive Sleep Number p5, which is all about relieving pressure through its cushioned comfort layers.

Why We Picked It

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is a seven-layer mattress with foam layers for pressure relief, contouring and support, plus pocketed coils for airflow and edge support. It’s intended to support you while relieving pressure points. Even though the DreamCloud Premier offers a hybrid construction, it’s a smart alternative to the all-foam Sleep Number m7, which also excels in the cooling department.