I tried a $1,000 mattress and a cheap alternative — this is the one I'd actually buy in the Black Friday sales

On the left, a shot of our sleep testers sitting on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in the sleep studio. On the right, the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in our tester's bedroom.

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If these foam beds don't catch your eye, check out our guide to the best memory foam mattresses to find a choice for every budget.

Can you put a price on good sleep? I test mattresses for a living so I know that pricier doesn't always mean better, but after reviewing a $949 and a $276 memory foam mattress, I can attest sometimes it's worth spending more.