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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Claire Davies

How firm should a mattress be? A guide to the different levels and how to pick

A woman with long dark hair feels the firmness of a mattress she is looking at.

Mattress firmness refers to the feel of your bed – how soft or hard it feels when you’re lying on it. Choosing the right level of mattress firmness can help you sleep more comfortably, while picking the wrong firmness for your body and sleeping position can lead to pain and discomfort. 

We spend hundreds of hours each month testing a wide range of mattresses, so we have a very good understanding of the main mattress firmness levels and how they impact sleep comfort. In this guide, we’ll talk you through the different firmness types and how you can easily narrow down the right bed feel for you. 

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