Best Cooling Mattresses
Updated How we research
A cooling mattress is built to move body heat away instead of trapping it, using gel-infused foam, breathable coils, phase-change covers, or open-cell latex. It is the single biggest upgrade for hot sleepers, people who wake up drenched in night sweats, and anyone whose partner runs warm. When choosing one, look for hybrid or innerspring designs with real airflow through the coil layer, since all-foam beds tend to sleep hotter. Check the cover material, a moisture-wicking or phase-change fabric helps most. Pair firmness with your sleep position, and confirm there is a sleep trial so you can test cooling over several weeks in your own bedroom.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 6.6 to 7.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:ZINUS 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, Full. Highest overall score in this guide at 7.6/10.
- Also great value:Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, 12 in. Value score of 8/10, overall 7.6/10.
- Solid build:Zinus 12 in Quadcool Memory Foam Mattress, Full. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 7.4/10.
- Feature-rich:Novilla 12 in Queen Gel Memory Foam Mattress. Features score of 7/10, overall 7.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
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ZINUS 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, Full
ZINUS 12 inch Green Tea cooling gel memory foam mattress, CertiPUR-US certified, pressure relieving. The current listing of the Zinus green tea mattress.
Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, 12 in
Novilla Bliss 12 Inch queen gel memory foam mattress in a box with a medium plush feel for cool sleep and pressure relief.
- 1.ZINUS 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, Full7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, 12 in7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.Zinus 12 in Quadcool Memory Foam Mattress, Full7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Novilla 12 in Queen Gel Memory Foam Mattress7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Zinus 12 in Queen Cooling Memory Foam Mattress7.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.Vibe 12 in Gel Memory Foam Mattress, Queen7.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.EGOHOME 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Queen Mattress7.0/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 8.Konfein 12 in Cooling Gel Mattress, Queen6.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
| # | Product | Our score | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZINUS 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, Full | 7.6/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 2 | Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, 12 in | 7.6/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 3 | Zinus 12 in Quadcool Memory Foam Mattress, Full | 7.4/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 4 | Novilla 12 in Queen Gel Memory Foam Mattress | 7.4/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 5 | Zinus 12 in Queen Cooling Memory Foam Mattress | 7.2/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 6 | Vibe 12 in Gel Memory Foam Mattress, Queen | 7.2/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 7 | EGOHOME 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Queen Mattress | 7.0/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 8 | Konfein 12 in Cooling Gel Mattress, Queen | 6.6/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
ZINUS 12 inch Green Tea cooling gel memory foam mattress, CertiPUR-US certified, pressure relieving. The current listing of the Zinus green tea mattress.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Same Zinus Green Tea line as the mattress it replaces
- + Described as the brand's most cooling formula
- + Pressure relieving gel foam in a bed-in-a-box format
- - The listing asks for 24 to 72 hours to regain full shape
- - About 252 dollars, above some budget picks; the size shown may need checking
Novilla Bliss 12 Inch queen gel memory foam mattress in a box with a medium plush feel for cool sleep and pressure relief.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 12 Inch height adds more comfort foam than the thinner Bliss version
- + Medium plush feel is gentle on pressure points for side sleepers
- + Gel memory foam tempers heat for warm sleepers
- - Plush feel may not give stomach sleepers enough support
- - Needs time to expand and off-gas after unboxing
Zinus 12 inch Full QUADCOOL memory foam mattress, medium feel, with a cool-to-touch soft knit cover and gel-infused foam. The same QUADCOOL line, listed here in Full size.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10
- + Cool-to-touch soft knit cover over gel-infused cooling memory foam
- + Patented 7-zone comfort support, per the listing
- + Same QUADCOOL line as the queen it replaces
- - Full size, not queen, so it fits smaller beds only
- - Priced near 360 dollars, higher than other picks
Novilla 12 inch queen gel memory foam mattress in a box with 30 percent more NanoGel and 3 foam layers. The current Novilla model, larger than the 10 inch it replaces.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Extra NanoGel increases the heat absorption capacity, per the listing
- + 3 foam layers, noise and vibration absorption
- + Same brand as the 10 inch Novilla it replaces
- - Priced near 216 dollars, above some alternatives
- - 12 inch is thicker than the old 10 inch, which may affect sheet fit
Zinus 12 Inch queen Cooling Essential memory foam mattress, fiberglass free with a medium feel and breathable cooling layers.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Medium feel suits back and combination sleepers who want balanced support
- + Breathable cooling layers aim to move heat away from the surface
- + Fiberglass free with certified safe materials for peace of mind
- - Essential line is simpler than Zinus's gel-heavy cooling models
- - Medium feel may be too firm for lightweight side sleepers
Vibe 12-Inch queen gel memory foam mattress in white, CertiPUR-US certified and shipped as a bed-in-a-box.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Gel memory foam gives contouring pressure relief with some added cooling
- + 12-Inch height feels substantial and suits most bed frames
- + Bed-in-a-box shipping makes moving it into upstairs rooms easier
- - Check the firmness level on the listing before buying
- - Foam can hold body heat more than latex or hybrid mattresses
EGOHOME queen 12 inch green tea memory foam mattress, medium firm, bed in a box. A cooling-focused foam mattress at a price under 250 dollars.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Green tea memory foam described as cooling
- + 12 inch queen size delivered as a bed in a box
- + Medium firm feel that suits a mix of sleeping positions
- - EGOHOME is not as established a mattress brand as Zinus or Novilla
- - Memory foam can sleep warmer than hybrid mattresses
KONFEIN queen 12 inch cooling gel memory foam mattress with a breathable knit cover and a medium feel. A queen bed-in-a-box built for cooler sleep.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10
- + Gel-infused memory foam described for hot sleepers
- + Breathable soft-touch knit cover aimed at hot sleepers
- + Queen 12 inch size at about 230 dollars, mid-range for the guide
- - KONFEIN is a lesser known brand, so there is less brand track record
- - Memory foam beds can sleep warmer than hybrids
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- The listing asks for 24 to 72 hours to regain full shape (ZINUS 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, Full)
- Plush feel may not give stomach sleepers enough support (Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, 12 in)
- Full size, not queen, so it fits smaller beds only (Zinus 12 in Quadcool Memory Foam Mattress, Full)
- Priced near 216 dollars, above some alternatives (Novilla 12 in Queen Gel Memory Foam Mattress)
- Essential line is simpler than Zinus's gel-heavy cooling models (Zinus 12 in Queen Cooling Memory Foam Mattress)
- Check the firmness level on the listing before buying (Vibe 12 in Gel Memory Foam Mattress, Queen)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among cooling mattresses?
ZINUS 12 in Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, Full is our top overall pick. ZINUS 12 inch Green Tea cooling gel memory foam mattress, CertiPUR-US certified, pressure relieving. The current listing of the Zinus green tea mattress. It earns our score of 7.6/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, Queen, 12 in is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Novilla Bliss 12 Inch queen gel memory foam mattress in a box with a medium plush feel for cool sleep and pressure relief.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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