Best king and queen mattresses

Top pick: Saatva Classic. An innerspring built for nightly use, with three firmness choices (Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm) so couples can match their sleep style, and the strongest owner ratings of the group. It's the one I'd buy for a main bedroom.

Who the others suit:

• Bear Original — a simple, breathable foam mattress for a guest room or a first apartment; comes in queen and king.
• Nectar Classic — memory-foam feel with a medium-firm surface, for back and side sleepers who like a hugged-in feel.
• Sparrow Signature Hybrid — hybrid with plush, medium or luxury-firm options, and dual firmness in king if you and your partner disagree.
• Big Fig — a firm, heavy-duty hybrid for larger sleepers or anyone who wants a very supportive bed.
• Titan Plus Luxe — medium-firm hybrid with a coil core, for hot sleepers who want bounce over sink-in foam.

Skip the Elizabeth Cooling Gel — it's a twin and out of stock.