When we first laid on the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress, we were blown away by its comfort. It’s inviting and oh-so-cushiony, but yet still supportive in its firmness. And after sleeping on this mattress for six months, it’s our favorite twin option.

If you want a plush, inviting sleep surface, this mattress delivers. Made with body-conforming memory foam, it feels like a cloud at first. But overnight, we find its support from the interior individually-wrapped coils stays consistent, supporting the lower back and keeping its feel consistent. To us, it felt like there was no break-in period.

We also love the standout edge support on this mattress. It’s made with high-density foam rails along the edges, so we had no issue finding a comfortable spot to sleep across its surface. And, as an added perk, every inch felt like new at the end of our testing period, with great durability.

We did test this Saatva mattress with the recommended foundation, which comes at an added cost ($225, at the time of this writing). While we liked the extra support that foundation provided, we aren’t sure it’s worth adding to a twin-sized mattress; we think it’d be just as great without adding more to the investment-level price of this pick.

Overall, though, this memory foam hybrid mattress wowed us, and we’re confident we’ll be sleeping on it for years to come. It manages to suit the needs of many sleepers all in one package, balancing support and comfort perfectly, in our opinion.

_{Mattress Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Medium | Thickness: 11.5 inches | Trial Period: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime}

Priced at under $250, quick to expand, and wonderfully firm, we love the Zinus 12 Inch Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress. After sleeping on it ourselves, we like this all-foam twin mattress for its medium-firm feel and all-around value. Plus, it includes added perks like charcoal to keep body temperature regulated and green tea to prevent any funky odors.

During testing, we were impressed by how quickly this memory foam mattress expanded to its full size. While the manufacturer recommends waiting 24 to 72 hours, we saw it expand far faster (and there was no offgassing odor). Even more importantly, though, it was comfortable from our first night of sleep.

We were initially surprised at just how firm this twin mattress felt, as we did expect the foam to feel plusher. However, over the course of our testing, we did find it improved our sleep. We think it manages to offer more support and firmness than other all-foam mattresses we’ve tested, but we do think it may be a little too firm for those who like that sink-in feel.

That firmness does pay off, though; we love how strong the edge support is here, and we find it doesn’t sag, sink, or change over time at all.

While we don’t love that this memory foam mattress lacks a trial period—something most other top twin mattresses offer—you can still return your purchase according to Amazon’s return policy.

Ultimately, with the impressive comfort and firmness it offers at its low price, we think it’s hard to top the value of this Zinus twin mattress. Plus, if you’re someone worried about the warmth of a foam mattress, this may be a solid option for better breathability and temperature regulation.

^{Mattress Type: Memory foam | Firmness: Medium | Thickness: 12 inches | Trial Period: None | Warranty: 10 years}

Firm mattresses may not seem like the most inviting, since they naturally lack some plushness compared to medium and soft mattresses. But for certain sleepers, such as stomach sleepers or those who need extra support, a firm option like Nectar’s Classic Foam Mattress is the perfect choice.

After testing Nectar’s Classic model for ourselves, we agree that it’s a standout choice. We love its firmness, and we find it offers great support for those who need it. We had a number of testers try out this mattress, including a restless sleeper, an 11-year old, and two large dogs (though these unofficial pet testers didn’t weigh in with their thoughts!).

Overwhelmingly, our findings were that this firm mattress was consistent; it doesn’t sag, dip, or feel uneven across its surface.

That consistently firm support even extends to the edges of the mattress, and we never felt like we were slipping off or losing support whether sitting or laying down. Plus, over the course of our testing period, the mattress didn’t change in feel, suggesting it’s a durable pick with no break-in needed.

We do think that sleepers who want a plusher feel or more of a sink-in, body-enveloping softness will find this twin mattress too firm. Additionally, while the manufacturer touts this option as cooling, we have yet to notice any difference. We aren’t waking up hot, but we also don’t find it’s keeping us cooler at night.

^{Mattress Type: Memory foam | Firmness: Medium | Thickness: 12 inches | Trial Period: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime}

If you aren’t sure what kind of twin mattress might be best for you, we recommend the PurpleFlex Mattress. This unique hybrid option features foam and an innovative GelFlex grid, a combination that creates what we think is a pretty optimal balance of immediate comfort and support across the neck, shoulders, and back.

In testing, we slept on this mattress in every position and found it’s comfortable for every type of sleeper, though we best preferred it for side and stomach sleepers. It cradles key pressure points like the hips and shoulders, offering just enough softness to let these areas sink in softly. And for the hips and back, we felt like we were well-aligned.

We also like the breathability of this mattress. Our body temperature stays consistently comfortable at night, and we think it’s more breathable than other mattresses we’ve tried.

It’s worth noting, though, that the PurpleFlex Mattress is the thinnest option on our list. At just 8 inches thick, it’s a good 2 inches shorter than your average foam mattress—and this may affect how your favorite sheets fit the bed. While this mattress’s thinner profile doesn’t affect anything other than the fit of our sheets, some may find it a little too thin if they prefer more cushioning or have a larger bed frame.

Overall, though, thanks to its blend of softness and firmness, and how noticeably it improved our sleep during testing, we think this is a twin-sized option that’ll check the boxes for most sleepers.

^{Mattress Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Firm | Thickness: 8 inches | Trial Period: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years}

If you’re someone who’s prone to tossing, turning, and waking up in the middle of the night, the Signature Design by Ashley Chime Mattress may be just what you need. After sleeping on this mattress ourselves, we love it for restless sleepers who want to sleep soundly through the night.

Technically, this twin mattress is categorized as soft on the firmness scale, but we found it firmer than expected. We think this is a solidly medium-firm mattress, and we like how much support it offers. It does cradle pressure points, but our tester with back aches and pains did find it offered enough support to keep her sleeping comfortably.

We love how consistent the support of this mattress is, too. It’s not too rigid, but it has yet to sag, weaken, or “break in” in any way. It’s got great edge support too, so much so that we can utilize the full surface space without any concern for our comfort. And we weren’t woken up by discomfort or our pets wrestling on the mattress surface, either.

Our only real complaint about this mattress is it’s very stripped down. It doesn’t include any of the extra features found in most of the others we’ve tested, which means it offers no cooling or temperature-regulation capabilities; it doesn’t have standout edge support; and there’s no added support or pressure point cradling. So, if you need more from your mattress, this twin one may be a bit too simple.

_{Mattress Type: Memory foam | Firmness: Soft | Thickness: 6, 8, or 12 inches | Trial Period: None | Warranty: Not listed}

Those who prefer to choose bedding made with organic or natural materials will want to consider Bear’s Natural Mattress, our favorite organic twin mattress. We’re impressed at how quickly this mattress expanded during testing, reaching its full size in about 6 minutes, and at the support it offers. With strong edge support, lumbar support zones, and springy natural latex, it left us feeling well-supported on our back and side.

Technically, this entire mattress isn’t certified organic (that’s typically not possible since most are made with multiple materials, each of which needs to be certified separately), but it is made with a 100% organic cotton cover, includes CertiPUR-US certified layers, and carries a GREENGUARD Gold Certification.

The only potential drawback we’ve noticed on Bear’s Natural Mattress is it is quite a bit firmer than you might expect from a typical medium-firm mattress. It also has more bounce than sink-in softness. That’s because it’s a latex mattress; latex is naturally firmer than most foams and bounces back more, which can result in a slightly surprising feel if you’ve never slept on one of these mattresses before.

Overall, though, we think once you warm up and adapt to the feel of latex, this twin mattress is one that’ll keep you well-supported and resting easily thanks to the use of natural and organic materials. 

^{Mattress Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Medium-firm | Thickness: 13 inches | Trial Period: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime}