Our Favorite Mattress and Sleep Deals on Sale for Prime Day

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$380 $291 from Brooklinen
Use promo code WC27 (full/queen)
What we like: Our top pick for an all-around great down comforter. Easy to wash with a durable cotton sateen shell. Keeps its loft, even after being in storage. 700 fill power duck down. Baffle-box construction makes it lofty and warm to sleep under without overheating. Doesn't slide off the bed.
Other things to know: Down leaks over time, but less overall than most we've tested. One-year return policy. Two-year warranty. Deal price is for the all-season weight in the full/queen size, but code WC27 works for all sizes (remove any existing codes first). Street price has risen and have so deal prices, but we're unlikely to see lower.
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$155 $136 from Brooklinen
Use promo code WC28 (full/queen)
What we like: Our top crisp cotton duvet cover pick that comes in modern prints. Soft and comfortable percale. One of the few bedding brands we've tested that offers duvet covers in cute, modern prints. One of the least expensive covers we tried, yet feels like nice, luxurious hotel bedding.
Other things to know: Can get a bit wrinkled. After years of long-term testing, we're still impressed with its overall construction. Street price has risen in the past year. Deal price is for the full/queen size, but code WC28 works on all sizes (remove any pre-existing codes first).
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$160 $143 from Brooklinen
Use promo code WC28 (queen)
What we like: Our top modern printed sheets pick. Cool and breathable percale weave feels light and crisp against skin. Long-staple cotton construction can endure years of washing. Comes in a variety of solid colors and a rotating selection of classic to quirky prints.
Other things to know: Oeko-Tex certified. Set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. 365-day return policy. Use code WC28 to get the deal price for the queen size; code also applies to other sizes (remove any existing codes first).
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$680 $300 from Brooklyn Bedding
Use promo code WIRECUTTER56 (queen)
What we like: Our top latex mattress topper pick. Squishy, structured, cradling feel: You rest on top of it, rather than being enveloped by it. Provides good support and pressure-point relief. Ideal for hot sleepers. Comes with a breathable, removable zippered cotton cover.
Other things to know: Squishy, jiggly feel can be polarizing. Like all latex bedding, it's expensive. Latex odor takes a little while to dissipate. Lacks corner straps, and may shift. Three-year warranty. Price has risen drastically recently, but code WIRECUTTER56 brings the queen size down to a new low.
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$1900 $1427 from Brooklyn Bedding
Use promo code WIRECUTTER37 (queen)
What we like: Our pick for a cloud-like yet supportive hybrid mattress should appeal to back- and stomach-sleepers, as well as to side-sleepers who prefer a firmer mattress. A crowd favorite in our most recent panel test, garnering the most positive feedback of the nine mattresses we tried. Good edge support.
Other things to know: 10-year warranty and a 120-night trial, but you have to sleep on it for at least 30 days before starting a return, and there's a $99 return fee. Not recommended for people who weigh more than 200 pounds. Deal is available in all sizes; use promo code WIRECUTTER37.
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$53 $45 from Amazon
(queen, deal on white with clipped on-page coupon)
What we like: A silk pillowcase staff pick that strikes a good balance between price and quality. Feels luxurious, heavy, and not too slick or slippery. Keeps curls smooth and frizz-less overnight. The best sub-$50 silk pillowcase our expert has found.
Other things to know: 25 momme (mm) count indicates a good weight of silk, while 6A rating indicates good strand length. Not quite as soft as more expensive options. Still pricey compared to a cotton pillowcase. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal.
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$200 $115 from Garnet Hill
What we like: Our upgrade bed pillow pick for stomach sleepers. Supportive yet moldable. Firm density. 400-thread-count Supima cotton cover. The highest-rated down pillow over several rounds of tests, with some noting it was the most comfortable to use in multiple positions.
Other things to know: The most expensive of our picks. A couple testers found this pillow to be too lofty. One-year warranty. 90-day return policy. Deal price is for the firm pillow in the standard size with code WCPILLOW, but the code applies the same discount percentage to all sizes.
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What we like: Our lofty and springy hybrid mattress pick. Medium feel, with some motion isolation. Quilted top loosely cradles your body. More than 3,000 pocketed coils. Fluffy and luxurious; one tester said they "felt like royalty." Durable enough for those weighing over 200 pounds. Best for back and side sleepers.
Other things to know: Not ultra-soft or plush. Not ideal for stomach-sleepers. 10-year warranty. 100-night trial, but you can only return your first Leesa mattress. Use code WIRECUTTER. Deal price is for the king and Cal king, but the code also discounts the queen size.
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What we like: Our longtime top foam-forward hybrid mattress pick with some bounce. Ideal for stomach, back, and side-sleepers. Combines the best components of memory foam and innerspring mattresses, with four layers of CertiPUR-US-certified memory foam and over 1,000 springs.
Other things to know: 11 inches thick. 100-night trial, but you can only return once. 10-year warranty. Use code WIRECUTTER to get the deal price for king and Cal king sizes; code also works on queen.
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$2,099 from Saatva
(queen)
What we like: Our top plush innerspring mattress pick with some bounce. The most affordable option we've tried that still looks and feels luxurious. Appeals to those who want to nestle in, as opposed to feeling engulfed. Classic innerspring bounce with a cushy yet understated three-inch Euro top.
Other things to know: Doesn't have the best motion isolation. Comes in thicknesses of 11½ and 14½ inches. Lifetime warranty, and you have 365 nights to try it. Deal price is for the queen size in our recommended Luxury Firm comfort level.
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$100 $69 from Target
Free Target Circle membership required (queen)
What we like: A quilt worth considering if you're shopping for a budget-friendly quilt. Simple, cozy design features thick linen on the front and smooth cotton on the back. Comes in about a dozen colors. Machine-washable.
Other things to know: The quilt we tested had unclipped threads around the edges and a few loose quilt stitches along the surface. Deal price is for the full/queen size in many color options, but all sizes on sale.
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$70 $42 from Target
Free Target Circle membership required (queen)
What we like: A top cotton sheet pick for cheap, organic percale sheets. Inexpensive high-quality percale sheets that are well-made with organic cotton that's light and breezy to sleep on and half the price of our other percale picks. It's GOTS-certified, and it has Oeko-Tex's Made in Green certification.
Other things to know: Our roughest feeling percale sheet pick. Target has a one-year return policy for its own brands' products if you buy them and don't like them. Free Target Circle membership required. Deal is for the queen size in a variety of colors and prints, but all sizes on sale.
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$55 $33 from Target
Free Target Circle membership required, with store pickup or Circle Card (queen)
What we like: Our budget pick for the best cotton sheets (and outdoor movie screen). High quality at a fantastic price. Warm, thick sateen is softer than many pricier sets we've tried. Great for a kid's or guest room bed. Fits mattresses up to 18 inches thick. Comes in tons of colors.
Other things to know: Less breathable and wrinkles more than other sateen sets we've tested. Street price has just risen again. Listed deal price is for queen, but all sizes are on sale. To avoid shipping fees, choose store pickup, purchase with Circle Card, or add to a larger order.
Read more: The Best Cotton Sheets
$150 $118 from Amazon
What we like: A stylish and functional space heater we like as a gift for people who are always cold. Heats well enough and looks good doing it. Sturdy metal build with retro knobs. Charming vintage aesthetic. A great choice for anyone interested in aesthetics as well as comfort.
Other things to know: Our former vintage-style space heater pick. 1500- and 750-watt heat settings. Five-year satisfaction guarantee. Didn't spread heat around the room as well as some of our picks. Street price has started to dip over recent months. Deal on green.
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$260 $180 from Amazon
What we like: Our top springy and supportive pick from our guide to the best cheap mattress. A medium-firm foam-and-coil mattress with a supportive and springy feel, good motion isolation, and decent edge support. Cloud-like pillow top feels supportive and offers some pressure relief. Best for back- and stomach-sleepers.
Other things to know: Formerly named the Green Tea Cooling Swirl mattress, now the same mattress with a different cover. Fire barrier may contain fiberglass. Zinus customer service and quality control can be iffy. 100-night free trial and 10-year limited warranty. Street price dropped significantly in the past year, and this deal price is not as low as the deal we saw in March, but it's still a solid price if you need a new mattress now.
Read more: The Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500)
What I Cover
Alexander Aciman is an editor. He has worked as a journalist and on documentary film projects, and he has also worked as a screenwriter for Amazon and Lionsgate. When he's not working, you can probably find him bird watching, running, or making pasta.