BEHIND OUR RATINGS
Mattress Authority Methodology
Don’t lose sleep over mattress shopping—our experts do all the work for you! Here’s how we approach our reviews:
It Starts with Science
It Starts with Science
Before we make a recommendation, we always check what the science says. We look at credible studies and guidance from experts to identity the criteria we should use to evaluate every product.
Then We Dive In
Then We Dive In
Armed with our criteria, we begin our comprehensive review of each mattress to determine how it stacks up. We note every detail—from the design and materials to the sizes, pricing and even the fine print.
Next, We Sleep on It
Next, We Sleep on It
Our favorite part: The testing phase. We send our research experts on a mission to personally test out every mattress we review—to leave the bias behind and find out if they really live up to all the marketing hype.
Finally, We See What Sleepers Are Saying
Finally, We See What Sleepers Are Saying
Customer reviews are a great resource for finding out how a mattress performs, especially long-term. We check out what customers are saying about each mattress, from the highlights to the pain points.