I'm a mattress tester — ignore the 7 buzzwords brands use and look for these instead

On the left, an overhead shot of a person using their laptop while sitting on their bed, a phone to one side. On the right, two mattress testers sitting on top of a mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, discussing the comfort and quality.

If you're shopping online for a new bed, you've likely skimmed a lot of copy that makes every mattress sound like a dream.

And I can relate. I research every mattress I test, and that means I have to read a lot about trademark, innovative features that will revolutionize the way us mere mortals sleep.