The 8 Best Mattresses For Heavy People That Offer Enhanced Support

Type: Hybrid | Thickness: 11.5 inches | Weight limit: 500 pounds per side (1,000 pounds total) | Firmness: 7 to 8 out of 10 (firm) | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years | Shipping: Free 

Pros:

• Supportive feel for back and stomach sleepers
• Provides relief from back pain
• Cooling, thanks to breathable construction

Cons:

• Not a lot of pressure relief for heavyweight side sleepers

The Helix Plus is a hybrid mattress that combines wrapped coils with several layers of foam. Each foam layer has a different density strategically chosen to contour your body and give you some serious pressure relief. The company claims the Helix Plus is designed with high-density foam to provide maximum support so your mattress doesn’t dip or sag, as well as an extra layer of comfort.

In between the foam layers sit hundreds of tall coils that are individually wrapped and designed to support heavier weight. These coils, which are reinforced around the perimeter of the mattress, cradle your body and provide extra edge support so the side doesn’t compress if you roll away from the center. To top it off, the mattress is wrapped in a breathable Tencel cover that promotes air flow, so you stay cool and comfortable while you sleep. 

Note: Helix recently launched an entire line dedicated to heavyweight sleepers. If you’re interested in shopping additional Helix Plus options, check out our Helix Plus launch story.

What the reviews say: “I’m a heavy guy. I needed a mattress that can support me, and this one does not disappoint,” one reviewer says. Another adds, “My back issues have improved significantly and pain is much less. You have to wake up on a Helix to understand its benefits. It is eye-opening.”

Type: Hybrid | Thickness: 13 inches | Weight limit: 500 pounds per side (1,000 pounds total) | Firmness: 6 out of 10 (medium) | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: 10 years | Shipping: Free 

Pros:

• Durable with reinforced support
• Softer feel; good for side sleepers
• Optional cooling cover for enhanced breathability

Cons:

• Too soft for most stomach sleepers

Although many beds for plus-size people skew firm, the Titan Plus Luxe is a touch softer with a medium firmness level. This makes it a great option for larger people who prefer a plusher mattress, including those who sleep on their sides and benefit from extra cushioning around the hips and shoulders. The mattress features 4 inches of contouring foam atop hundreds of individually wrapped coils that provide plenty of support, while also isolating motion.

The Titan Plus Luxe is finished off with a high-density foam base that reinforces the coils and prevents them from buckling as they compress. If you’re a hot sleeper and you want extra cooling support, you can add an optional cooling top panel (for an extra $150) that disperses heat on contact and helps keep you comfortable. Or if you’d prefer a firmer feel with similar features, the original Titan Plus could be a good option. 

What the reviews say: One reviewer says sleeping on the Titan Plus Luxe is “like sleeping on a supportive cloud.” Another reviewer writes, simply, “Excellent. Supportive yet soft, a perfect balance.”

Type: Hybrid | Thickness: 13.5 inches | Weight limit: 450 pounds per side (900 pounds total) | Firmness: 8 out of 10 (firm) | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Shipping: Free 

Pros:

• More pressure-relieving than other options on this list
• Plush, supportive feel; good for a variety of sleep positions
• Excels at maintaining spinal alignment

Cons:

• Slightly lower weight capacity than others

Although it’s technically a hybrid, those after a traditional innerspring feel could really like the WinkBed Plus. Its sturdy support and pressure-relieving Euro pillow top keeps sleepers lifted on top of the bed in comfort. We really appreciate the gel-infused foam within the quilted pillow top and how it cradles your joints as you lie on the mattress. According to the brand, the mattress has a medium-firm feel (about 6.5 out of 10) for individuals weighing over 300 pounds, but it skews firmer (an 8 out of 10) for those under 200 pounds.

The WinkBed Plus features individually wrapped pocketed coils with multiple support zones. This means you get extra reinforcement where you need it, like the lower back. The brand’s Extra-Edge Support System also offers a strong foundation throughout the entire mattress, so you don’t feel like you’re going to roll off the sides of the bed. It truly shines with durable materials throughout.

What our editors and the reviews say: “I really like how cushioning yet heavy-duty the WinkBed Plus is,” says senior mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman. “This mattress gives a plush innerspring feel that I think a lot of different sleepers could enjoy.” One customer writes, “I weigh 350 pounds and this is the first mattress I’ve owned that has enough support in the middle. I don’t have back pain anymore.” Another adds, “What a great night’s sleep. The edges don’t cave in.”

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Type: Hybrid | Thickness: 14 inches | Weight limit: 500 pounds per side (1,000 pounds total) | Firmness: 5 to 6 out of 10 (medium) | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Shipping: Free 

Pros:

• Contains thick comfort layers for extra pressure relief
• Medium feel; good for back and side sleepers
• Luxurious feel that’s on par with a hotel mattress

Cons:

• Likely too soft for most stomach sleepers

It’s common for beds that are designed specifically for heavier body weights to be quite firm—but not the Nolah Evolution Comfort Plus. Standing at a whopping 14 inches tall, this bed was designed to be extremely supportive but also luxuriously plush. Its 13.5-gauge coils provide sleepers with stability across the bed and enhanced lumbar support to help promote a neutral spine. But the quilted Euro topper and two layers of foam on top of those coils are what give this bed more a plusher, more indulgent feel.

Another luxurious touch, this bed is built with cooling materials, from organic cotton to Nolah’s proprietary heat-dissipating fibers to a border gusset allowing heat to escape. That means hot sleepers feel comfy, supported and cool.

What our editors and the reviews say: “The Nolah Evolution Comfort Plus reminds me of a bed you’d find in a 5-star hotel,” says Chapman. “It offers a nice cushioning feel and high-quality materials that are built to last.” One customer describes the bed as “firm enough, but not too firm.” She adds she’s “waking without pain for [the] first time in a long time,” and that her “husband (heavyweight) seems to love it too.”

Type: Hybrid | Thickness: 15 inches | Weight limit: 500 pounds per side (1,000 pounds total) | Firmness: 5 to 7 out of 10 (medium-firm) | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years | Shipping: Free 

Pros:

• Supportive, yet pressure-relieving
• Coils and gel-infused foam help keep the bed cool
• Enhanced edge support

Cons:

• Too soft for strict stomach sleepers

For larger-bodied side sleepers, the Leesa Plus Hybrid is topped with layers of contouring memory foam that deliver comfort and pressure relief to the hips and shoulders. Additionally, its individually wrapped innersprings provide the structure necessary to keep the spine in alignment. These springs add rigidity to the edges of the mattress so it’s easier to get in and out of bed, too.

With a breathable cover and a layer of heat-dissipating gel-infused foam, the Leesa Plus Hybrid is also engineered to help sleepers stay cool throughout the night. The mattress can support two individuals weighing up to 500 pounds each, and for heavier bodies it feels like a comfortable medium-firm.

What the reviews say: “We love this bed,” says one reviewer. “The mattress is the right balance of firmness and is very supportive.” Another reviewer, who notes that mattress shopping was a struggle because her husband is much larger than she is, says, “The Leesa provides enough support for him without being too firm for me. We love it.”

Type: Hybrid | Thickness: 15.5 inches | Weight limit: 500 pounds per side (1,000 pounds total) | 5 t0 7 out of 10 (medium to medium-firm) | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Shipping: Free 

Pros:

• Excellent lumbar support
• Pressure-relieving; good for shoulder and joint pain
• Medium-firm feel appeals to all sleeping positions

Cons:

• Doesn’t fit with most standard-sized foundations and box springs

If you’re struggling with back pain caused by (or at least exacerbated by) your current mattress, the Saatva HD mattress could be the upgrade you need. The company designed it with two layers of foam that help relieve pressure and improve circulation paired with a layer of five-zone Talalay latex, the cream of the crop when it comes to mattress materials. The latex layer has a patented spinal zone technology that has different layers of density, achieved through “pinpoints” according to a customer service agent. These vary in size—smaller holes create a firmer sensation, while larger ones make the material softer. The zones create varying degrees of firmness and softness to give you maximum pressure point relief and additional lumbar support.

The memory foam and latex layers sit on top of steel coils that are 25% stronger than those of other standard spring mattresses, according to the brand, and the coils are threaded with steel wire to reinforce the mattress and help reduce motion transfer. Unlike other mattresses that come rolled in a box, all Saatva mattresses are handmade to order and delivered right to your bedroom with free white glove delivery.

What the reviews say: “I’m a bigger guy and have [suffered from an achy] back for almost a year,” says one buyer. “I no longer have an aching back. I’ve never bought a mattress online, but I did my research, and [I’m] so glad I did. Saatva has made a great and comfortable mattress.” Another writes, “This bed has been fantastic. I no longer wake up with aches and pains, and I’ve found a deeper, more restful sleep where I’m actually dreaming.”