Best budget firm mattress
The Firm Mattress from Plank by Brooklyn Bedding is a firm sleeper’s dream that our tester said perfectly threads the needle of being supportive and comfortable. It’s also discounted often, making it one of the best value buys in our entire testing pool.
If you’re on the hunt for a firm mattress but prefer a budget option, consider the Firm from the Brooklyn Bedding brand Plank. CNN Underscored’s director of social, Stephanie Griffin, tested this mattress over several weeks and was amazed at how comfortable it was and how well it helped relieve some of her nagging back pain.
But perhaps its best feature is how it’s reversible, with one side being a “Firm” side while the other is the “Firmest.” This allows a level of versatility not often seen in the mattress market. Because you can usually find this on sale for around $1,000 (for the queen size), it’s an excellent value buy for anyone shopping for a new mattress.
According to Griffin, unboxing and setting up the mattress is a breeze. Hers showed up in a bit of a tattered box, but the mattress itself was in perfect condition as it was wrapped individually and vacuum sealed. The fact that it was vacuum sealed means it also immediately started to unfurl when Griffin removed the packaging. The entire process was smooth, though, as she had already set it on her bed frame before unwrapping it. After a few minutes, it was fully expanded. Griffin also reported no weird chemical smells or any design problems.
After only a few weeks of sleeping on the Firm, Griffin noticed a marked improvement in her back pain, noting that aches in her upper back and stiffness in her neck had subsided considerably since she started sleeping on it. She also said her overall sleep quality improved as a result.
If you want a quality firm mattress, yet don’t want to spend too much more than $1,000, the Firm is an excellent option. It offers two firmness levels, is easy to set up and helped our tester achieve noticeably better sleep in just a few weeks.
- CNN Underscored
