Thinking of buying your next mattress online? 4 reasons why you should — and the 2 teeny drawbacks to consider

The image shows two mattress testers unboxing the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress and setting it up on a white bed frame in a blue bedroom.

Every mattress I've ever tested has been delivered in a box. In fact, I can't remember the last time I set foot in a physical bed store. From Saatva and Nectar to DreamCloud and Helix, I've tried lots of mattresses from the biggest sleep brands in the US and all of them are available to buy online. In fact, one of my favorites so far, the EgoHome Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress, down to $256 at EgoHome, is only sold online.

And the top-rated option in our guide to the best mattresses to buy in 2026, the Saatva Classic, is an online only mattress (although you can try before you buy via a Saatva viewing store).