(Top 8) Best “Single Size” Mattresses, According to our Tests
Our favorite single mattresses on the market
A single mattress is generally satisfying a different need and different sleeper than a queen or king mattress. What most customers don’t realize is that the majority of mattress companies on the market are marketing and building their products to cater to the queen or king mattress sleeper and not the single mattress. While they do provide a single size mattress as an option this is not their focus. We have analyzed and torn apart over 500K mattresses and have put together a list of our favorite single size mattresses on the market. Whether you are looking for an organic mattress for your child or an affordable guest room mattress we have an option for each.
Quick Picks
- BEST OVERALL (EDITOR’S PICK) – Brooklyn Signature Hybrid
- BEST NATURAL OPTION – Birch Natural
- BUDGET FRIENDLY – Chill
- BEST FIRM MATTRESS – Plank
- BEST MEMORY FOAM OPTION – Puffy Original
- BEST LUXURY OPTION – Midnight LUXE
- BEST PRESSURE RELIEF – Layla Hybrid
- BEST FOR KIDS – Helix Kids
TOP 8 – Best Single Size Mattresses
1. The Brooklyn Signature Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding
GREAT ALL AROUND VALUE
TRADITIONAL INNERSPRING FEEL
An all around hybrid mattress that combines the benefits of a traditional innerspring mattress with Brooklyn Bedding's patented “Titan foam” comfort layers (combining the best properties of latex and memory foam to appeal to all sleeping and comfort preferences). Brooklyn Bedding has been in the mattress industry for years and makes each mattress at their own factory, meaning they can cut out the middle man and provide a great price. This mattress has thousands of 5-star reviews from customers who rave about its value and universal comfort.
- Unbeatable comfort for the price
- Luxury hybrid innerspring design
- High quality support and pressure relief
- Choose soft, medium or firm
- Over 2,000 5-star reviews.
- Made in the USA
What our testers are saying:
The Signature Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding is our favorite option for purchasing in a single size mattress. The quality construction combined with the highly competitive price point make this mattress one of the best values on the market. It also has a universal hybrid design and comes in a soft, medium or firm option to meet the needs of all types of sleepers. The profile is under 12″ thick, which is the perfect thickness for the needs of most people looking for a smaller single size mattress.
2. The Birch Natural by Birch
The Birch Natural mattress is a high quality natural mattress at a highly competitive price point. The wrapped coils provide a luxuriously supportive base that offers industry leading spinal alignment and cradles the natural curves of the body. Birch has built this mattress around optimizing pressure relief with the use of natural latex and wool comfort layers. Latex is one of the best foams on the market for providing pressure relief while still being supportive. The wool adds comfort while naturally wicking moisture and sleeping cool. Birch then has topped the mattress off with an organic cotton cover, making is naturally hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant. This mattress is a great all-around natural option for anyone looking for a medium-firm hybrid mattress that is chemical free.
- 100% Made in the USA
- Non-Toxic
- Supportive, hybrid wrapped coil design
- Luxury pressure relief
- Natural and Organic Materials (Latex, Organic Wool & Cotton)
- Universal "Medium-Firm" Feel
What our testers are saying:
Birch is known throughout the industry for their high quality natural latex mattress options. The Birch is their most budget friendly latex mattress and provides all the healthy benefits of a latex with the benefits of a pocketed coil innerspring unit. The Birch comes in a medium-firm comfort level to suit the vast majority of comfort levels and preferences. This mattress also has an organic cotton cover and is perfect for any individuals with allergies or who are sensitive to non-organic fabrics. While there are other latex mattress options on the market that may cost more, this mattress is by the the best bang-for-your-buck natural mattress.
What Customers love: Natural latex mattress at an affordable price.
3. The Chill by Brooklyn Bedding
BUDGET FRIENDLY
This may be the best budget friendly mattress on the market. The combination of high density support foam and memory foam comfort layers makes for a supportive, pressure relieving sleep experience. If you like the feel of memory foam and are looking for an affordable sleeping option then this is the best mattress you will find. Brooklyn Bedding makes all of their mattresses in their own factories in Arizona and are able to cut out the middle man and offer customers factory direct prices.
- Budget friendly price point
- High quality, supportive memory foam design
- Made in the USA (Arizona Factory)
- Available in custom sizes and thicknesses
What our testers are saying:
The Chill is probably the best kept secret when it comes to quality entry level and budget friendly mattresses. This is a great option if you are looking for a quality memory foam mattress at a great price. The high density base foam coupled with the memory foam make it a supportive and comfortable mattress. It also comes in a variety of thicknesses to meet the needs of bunk beds, daybeds, trundle beds and much more. The reviews of this mattress are highly positive. If you are looking for an affordable single mattress that will last for years, then this is likely the best choice for you.
What Customers love: High quality, affordable memory foam mattress
4. The Plank by Plank Mattress
BEST FIRM MATTRESS
Inspired by the minimalist approach to sleep in the Far East, the firmer, flatter, flippable surface of the Plank mattress creates a neutral spine position that’s better for your back and posture overall. The dual comfort design offers two variations: the top side of the mattress features an ultra-firm sleep experience; the bottom side of the mattress feels like a traditional firm, allowing for a highly customizable sleep. Each Plank mattress is manufactured to order in their own factory in Arizona and shipped directly to your door.
- Built specifically for people who love a firm mattress
- Flippable (2 sided) - Firm and Extra-firm sleeping option
- Reputable manufacturer. 1000+ reviews.
What our testers are saying:
The Plank is one of the only mattresses made specifically for sleepers who love a firm feeling mattress. This mattress comes at a mid level price point and is a very high quality firm mattress for the price. Its 2-sided design allows you to choose a firm or extra-firm sleeping surface by simply flipping the mattress over. The thinner 11″ profile with solid edge supports makes this mattress perfect for a single mattress.
What Customers love: Built specifically for sleepers who prefer an extra-firm mattress
5. The Puffy Original by Puffy
GREAT VALUE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS
The Puffy Original Mattress is a luxurious memory foam mattress at a great price. It has a medium-firm feel and is a perfect comfort level for the majority of sleepers. Puffy’s memory foam design conforms to your body and is great for kids or adults. Puffy is a reputable brand name in the industry and has won a variety of awards for the quality of their US made sleep products.
- Medium-firm feel fits all sleep types
- Multiple awards for best all around mattress
- 100% made in the USA!
- Breathable and cooling
- Firm supportive base foam
- Stain-resistant cover
- Donates beds to children in need
What our testers are saying:
The Puffy mattress is a great value mattress for the price. It is a medium-firm feel and is a perfect comfort level for the majority of sleepers. The single size Puffy mattress retail costs about $495 dollars and includes free shipping, free returns and 101-night risk-free trial. If you don’t like the mattress after 101 days they will refund you and come and it pick up for you. Puffy’s memory foam design conforms to your body and is great for kids or adults.
The Highlights:
- Medium-firm feel fits all sleep types and weights (multiple awards for best all around mattress).
- 101 day free sleep trial with free shipping and free returns
- Fits on any surface (box spring, adjustable base, platform bed, etc..)
- Comes with a lifetime warranty
- 100% made in the USA!
- Breathable and cooling with Tempurature stabilizing climate control
- Firm supportive base foam for luxury level spinal alignment and pressure relief
- Stain-resistant cover
- Donates beds to children in need
What Customers love: Great value. Fits majority of sleep preferences. Over 6000 5-star reviews.
6. The Midnight LUXE by Helix
The Helix Midnight LUXE is their most awarded mattress and is a great all around mattress in our opinion. This mattress is going to have a medium-firm feel which is perfect for most sleep preferences and styles. The individually wrapped coil support system provides the support and bounce of a traditional innerspring unit but has the bonus of "zoned" support which means it perfectly supports and gives to the natural curvature of your body, allowing for industry leading spinal alignment and pressure relief. Helix also offers a softer and firmer option in their LUXE lineup if you prefer something on one of the other ends of the firmness spectrum. Overall, our team loves this mattress and many of our employees choose this exact mattress in their own homes at night.
- Medium-firm feel
- Made in the USA
- Cooling/Breathable cover
- Highly awarded and reviewed
- "Zoned" lumbar support coils for luxury support and pressure relief
- Premium quilted pillow top
- Hypoallergenic cover
What our testers are saying:
The Midnight LUXE is our testers favorite all around mattress and is the one many of our team choose to sleep on every night. This is one of the most universally liked and recommended mattresses in the industry. It is supportive while still being comfortable. It has a mix of pocketed coils and a memory foam pillow top, to give support and pressure relief. It also has a cool and breathable cover. This mattress won “best mattress of the year” and is a great all around luxury choice for a single mattress.
What Customers love: Luxury pillow-top comfort. Great for all sleeping types
7. The Hybrid Mattress by Layla
BEST PRESSURE RELIEF
The Layla hybrid mattress utilizes a pocketed coil support system combined with 2 sides of copper infused memory foam. This design provides support while also cradling the body and relieving pressure points. The Layla hybrid is 2-sided so you can choose to sleep on the firm or soft side. If you suffer from back pain, hip or shoulder pain this mattress may be a great option for you.
- Industry leading pressure relief
- 2 sided (soft and firm sides)
- Copper infused for a cooler and cleaner sleep
What our testers are saying:
The Layla hybrid mattress utilizes a pocketed coil support system combined with 2 sides of copper infused memory foam. This design provides support while also cradling the body and relieving pressure points. The Layla hybrid is 2-sided so you can choose to sleep on the firm or soft side.
Highlights:
- Hybrid mix of pocketed coils and copper infused memory foam for ultimate body support and recovery
- 2-sided for firm and soft sleeping options
- Sleeps cool with copper infused memory foam
- 120 night free trial with free shipping and free returns
- Made in the USA
What Customers love: Amazing pressure relief and support. 2-sided soft and firm options.
8. The Kids Mattress by Helix
The Helix Kids mattress is built specifically with the sleep needs of young growing bodies in mind. The mattress utilizes a pocketed coil innerspring unit in order to provide lasting support that will cradle a variety of body types, even as they grow and get heavier. The mattress is flippable with 2-sides (a firmer side for kids 3-7 years old and slightly softer side for kids 8-12 years old). This mattress is non-toxic and naturally hypoallergenic. The cover has a microbe-shield to protect against bacteria and is also naturally water-repellant to protect against any accidents.
- Built specifically for young growing bodies
- Flippable 2-Sided Design (kids from ages 3-12)
- Made in the USA
- Non-toxic and Hypoallergenic
- Supportive Pocketed Coil Design
- Bacteria Fighting & Water-repellant Cover
What our testers are saying:
The Kids Mattress by Helix is built just for your kids and makes for the perfect single mattress option. It is non-toxic, waterproof, hypoallergenic and 2-sided for the perfect firmness for children. If you are looking for a kids mattress, this is one of the best on the market and one of the only mattresses designed exclusively with your child’s needs in mind.
- Waterproof
- Temperature regulating – Temperature responsive foam keeps your child’s body temperature comfortable the whole year long.
- Non-toxic and hypoallergenic
- Supportive for young growing bodies
- 2 sided with 2 different comfort levels for growing bodies of all ages
- Made in the USA
- 100 night risk free trial with free shipping and free returns
What Customers love: Double-sided, waterproof and a perfect comfort level for kids
Single mattress size
A single mattress measures 39″wide by 75″ long and can come in a variety of thicknesses or heights.
Is a single mattress too small for an adult?
A single or twin mattress measures 75″ inches in length, while larger mattresses like a twin XL, queen or king measure 80″ long. Shorter individuals and children will fit perfectly fine on a single/twin size mattress but if the mattress will be sleeping taller people you should probably opt for a size up or for a twin XL, which is the same width as a single mattress but is just 5″ longer.
Is a single mattress the same size as a twin?
Yes, a single mattress is the same size as a twin size mattress (both measure 39″wide by 75″ long). The only difference is the name. The name “twin mattess” came about because often times people would purchase single size mattresses in sets of two or “twins”. This name stuck and on most mattress websites you will see the word “twin” instead on single when you are choosing the size.
Choosing a single mattress: Things to consider
There is no such thing as a perfect mattress for everyone. Each customer has different needs and preferences that shape their decision. That is why so many different mattress companies can successfully exist. With the rise in the online mattress industry the variety of available mattress companies has skyrocketed, providing hundreds of available options for you to choose from. This is great if you know what to look for but can be overwhelming.
Here are the top things to consider when purchasing a single size mattress:
Frequency and length of use:
How often will the mattress be used? How many years do you hope to get out of it? Many single size mattresses are utilized as guest beds or for vacation homes. If the frequency of use is only a few times a year you can probably get away with an entry level budget friendly mattress. On the other hand, if the mattress is an every night sleeper for your growing child, yourself, a grandparent, etc… you will want to consider something that will last so you don’t end up purchasing another mattress in a year or two.
Material preference:
There are a variety of mattresses on the market today and many are made with varying materials that provide different comfort levels and a different feel for the sleeper. Decide what you prefer. Do you like the feel of memory foam? Are you looking for a more natural latex option? Do you like the traditional bounce of a spring mattress? If you are unsure of what you like we recommend looking at a hybrid mattress option that utilizes foam and springs for a combined comfort.
Firmness:
Does the sleeper require a specific firmness? Hard? Soft? If there are a variety of sleepers on the mattress you will want an all-around option that is somewhere around a medium-firm level. The overwhelming majority of sleepers (around 90+%) prefer a medium-firm mattress.
Getting rid of your old mattress
After purchasing a new mattress you may be wondering how to get rid of your old one. The online companies do not offer mattress disposal services so you are on your own finding a way to get rid of it. Luckily, A Bedder World offers mattress disposal and recycling throughout the country. We have recycle dover 500K mattresses to date. Simply book a pick up online, put your items outside and POOF let us come take them off your hands. A single mattress costs around $80 to dispose of.
Overall, choosing a single mattress boils down to your preferences and personal needs. All of the companies in this list are trusted in the industry and provide a great product that you will be happy with.
