Now in its fifth year, the Tom's Guide Awards recognize the best sleep and mattress products of 2024 From hundreds of top-class mattresses and accessories, a team of expert mattress testers selected the best beds in a variety of categories, including beds that were judged to be the best overall mattresses

In addition to the beds, we also collected the best sleep accessories, including the best performing pillows, mattress protectors, and mattress toppers of the year Not surprisingly, most of this year's winners are well-known brands with impeccable reputations in the industry, including Saatva, Tempur-Pedic, and Helix

Below are all of this year's winners and an explanation of why each product was selected for the award over stiff competition

Saatva Classic is not a new mattress, it has been winning awards for years, but it is the best mattress we have ever slept on and it has yet to lose in our tests In fact, when it comes time to retest, everyone on our team puts this mattress in contention This luxurious spring hybrid mattress is handmade in the USA with non-toxic organic materials and looks just like a luxury hotel mattress itself There are two heights and three firmness levels to choose from to suit your sleeping needs

The Saatva Classic is not cheap, but it is more cost-effective with a lifetime warranty compared to luxury handmade mattresses sold only in stores but the Saatva Classic comes very close [But the DreamCloud Hybrid puts that nonsense to one side As the best mattress-in-a-box of the year for all budgets, the DreamCloud looks and performs like a much more expensive mattress In fact, we'd recommend it to anyone who wants the enhanced back support of the Saatva Classic but has a smaller budget ($900 cheaper)

The Dreamcloud Hybrid is made from gel memory foam and spring coils and is excellent for reducing pressure points along the body As explained in the DreamCloud mattress review, the cashmere cover wicks away moisture for a dry and hygienic sleep The DreamCloud performs above its price point in every respect, proving that a good night's sleep doesn't have to cost a fortune

Hybrid mattresses are made of foam and coils, and their main benefits include cool sleep, deep pressure relief, and a responsive feel; the Saatva Classic is a great example of a hybrid bed, incorporating all of these common benefits and using the most advanced It is super-enhanced with mattress technology to provide the next level of comfort and hygiene The Classic is handcrafted in the US, and its craftsmanship is evident when compared to a bed-in-a-box mattress

Choosing the Saatva Classic as the best hybrid mattress of the year was an easy decision for us Every year, multiple sleep brands introduce new hybrid mattresses, all of which make bold claims about why they are the new gold standard But so far, none can match the Saatva Classic This is more than just a hybrid mattress; it's an investment in better sleep and health

Nectar Sleep has become synonymous with memory foam mattresses in a box, and its flagship product is the best we've tested At a similar price level to its stablemate, the Dream Cloud Hybrid, Nectar Memory Foam offers more of a mattress for your buck It is not overly contoured as some all-foam beds are, but exists between contoured comfort and firmer full-body support

We have found it to be comfortable for all sleep positions, but primarily for back sleep or back-to-stomach conversion And unlike other models in our Best Memory Foam Mattress Guide, the Nectar Memory Foam sleeps quite cool In that regard, Nectar Memory Foam is a bit of a rarity, punching above its mid-range (price range) weight, coupled with excellent pressure dispersion and superior motion isolation

Avocado Green is one of the most popular organic sleep brands in the US, and its flagship mattress is the highest rated organic mattress of the year The eponymous Avocado Green mattress is made with an abundance of natural materials, including GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton and GOLS-certified organic latex, each with industry-recognized certifications These luxurious latex hybrids are hand tufted and assembled in Los Angeles

We gave this mattress high marks in our Avocado Green Mattress review and recommended it to anyone looking for an eco-friendly hybrid bed In an ever-polluting planet, eco-friendly and clean sleeping is a point we should all strive for The Avocado Green Mattress makes it easier for us to get there

Approximately 74% of Americans sleep on their sides, and while this is the optimal sleeping position for cardiovascular health and digestion, it also puts a great deal of strain on the shoulders, hips, and knees The role of a good side sleeping mattress is to reduce these pressure points and align the body for pain-free sleep The Helix Midnight Luxe provides excellent pressure dispersion and support, with a plump pillow top for instant softness

Unusually for a hybrid mattress, it also stops almost all movement from one side to the other Few mattresses, especially for proper side sleeping, have this quality The Helix Midnight Luxe stands far ahead of all its rivals and deserves the title of best mattress for side sleepers this year

A double header for Helix Sleep, this time the award goes to Helix Dusk Luxe, a mattress exclusively for ventral sleepers This 135” high luxury hybrid bed is ideal for back sleepers We gave the Helix Dusk Luxe mattress an overall score of 45/5 stars in our review, praising its use of zone support, which noticeably alleviates back pain It is similar in construction to the Helix Midnight Luxe side sleeper mattress above, but despite the plush pillow top, the feel is firmer

The Helix Dusk Luxe is now the gold standard of our stomach mattresses and the benchmark against which all other mattresses are compared Yes, it is expensive, but its 15-year warranty speaks volumes about its quality and durability [That's why we were excited to release Saatva's first mattress designed for people with chronic back pain and joint disorders One reviewer who suffers from long-term back pain and mild scoliosis is reviewer Allison Barletta, and in her review of the Saatva RX mattress, Allison reported pain relief from the first night she slept on the RX, declaring it to be the best mattress for back pain [The ace card of the Saatva RX is a technology called the Unique Therapeutic Support Core Briefly, this core automatically adjusts as you move in bed, reducing pressure points and improving circulation (more oxygen in the blood reduces pain) Back pain mattresses are usually ugly and medical-looking, but the Saatva RX offers premium pressure relief and full-bore support in a luxurious package

Tempur-Pedic mattresses are world-renowned but also very expensive The Tempur-Adapt Mattress Topper is a cost-effective mattress topper that allows you to experience the magic of Tempur-Pedic at a fraction of the cost

Filled with NASA-developed TEMPUR foam, the feel of this 3” topper knocks out every pressure point while absorbing shock and movement It is the best mattress topper in the world today for weightless, pain-free sleep

We know mattress protectors are not sexy buys, but they are an absolute must when it comes to protecting your bed from bugs, bacteria, and bodily fluids Currently, there is no better mattress protector than Coop Home Goods' UltraTech Waterproof Mattress Protector

We just completed a field test of this humble fabric, which protected our luxury organic hybrid mattress from vomit, pet urine, and spilled tea It looks nondescript, but it's quiet, effective, and affordable The fact that the Ultra-Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector comes with a one-year warranty speaks volumes about the quality you get here

The Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology is a near perfect pillow It is fluffy, squishy, and has a shape that quickly returns to normal after several hours of use The combination of foam and fiber creates a soft, cushioned sleeping surface that simultaneously supports the head and neck to maintain proper spinal alignment (which helps prevent upper and lower neck pain) The judges' hot sleepers were impressed with Casper's AirScape foam, which they described as “breathable and sweat-wicking” The HeatDelite band also helps dissipate heat and moisture from the head and neck area for more than 12 hours at a time In short, the Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology is a magic bullet for a cooler, more comfortable sleep, and it wins the award for best pillow of the year