As a pro gamer or an aspiring pro gamer, sleep is probably the last thing on your mind. While you’re more focused on leaderboards and loot drops, your brain and body are working overtime to help you rack up those kills. All this leads to mental and physical exhaustion, and getting in your eight hours every night can help you recover and come back stronger the next day.
A big part of how well you sleep will depend on the mattress you’re using. Different sleep styles need different mattresses, and there’s more choice out there than you probably realize. In this guide, we’re going to break down the best mattresses out there right now to help you get a good night’s sleep and that all-important “gg”.
As a gamer, you’re more likely to suffer from back and neck pain thanks to all the hours spent sitting in front of a screen. Because of this, choosing a mattress that helps with back pain is very important. This means opting for “medium-firm” to “firm” mattresses, and also opting to go with memory foam. Both of these working together will give you the best night’s sleep possible.
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Without a good night’s sleep, our reaction times and ability to focus are in critical condition. With a solid eight hours each night, we can improve our gaming ability and climb to the top of those leaderboards. But, without the right mattress underneath you, this is almost impossible.
As a gamer, you need a mattress that will be able to reduce back pain, stay cool throughout the night, and not burn too large a hole in your wallet. This means you’re probably better off looking at the many “mattress in a box” brands. These will come with extended at home sleep trials, as well as a lower price tag than many in-store brands have.
Budget
Ideally, you want to save as much of your hard-earned money for possible for PC components and the latest games, so keeping the cost of your mattress low is essential. Thankfully, there is a huge range of brands that come in at anything between $100 – $1k, so you can find a mattress to suit your budget.
Firmness
The level of firmness your perfect mattress will come with is all down to your personal preferences. Generally speaking though, to help with the kind of back and neck pain that many pro gamers suffer from, a “medium-firm” – “firm” mattress will probably work best. Some mattresses on this list also come with a choice of firmness options, so you can tailor make it suit you.
Construction
While foam mattresses will often be the cheapest option, they are also the hottest. So, to avoid the rising costs and managing to stay a little cooler, take a look at hybrid mattresses too. These combine springs and foam to give you the best of both worlds.
Foam/ memory foam
Memory foam is fast becoming the most popular mattress construction on the market, which means you have a huge selection of mattresses to choose from. They use layers of foam to conform to your body while you sleep, allowing you to feel supported and enveloped. They can run warmer than other constructions though, as they use your body heat to adapt to your shape. There are lots of budget-friendly options out there, so you don’t have to break the bank to get your hands on one.
Latex
Similar to memory foam, latex mattresses conform to your body shape while you sleep. But, unlike memory foam, they don’t retain your body heat in the process. Instead, latex mattresses use your body weight to adapt to your shape, which means they run a lot cooler. They are also hypoallergenic, so can be a great option if you suffer from allergies. They can be very expensive though, so might not be the best choice.
Innerspring
Traditional innerspring mattresses are not going anywhere and with good reason. These mattresses do the best job at keeping you cool throughout the night thanks to their enhanced breathability when compared to other, foam-based designs. They do offer a lower level of motion isolation though, so won’t always be ideal for couples who share the bed.
Hybrid
Offering you the perfect combination of memory foam and springs, hybrid mattresses are often a popular choice for many sleepers. You get to experience the support and firmness of the foam top layers with the breathability and responsiveness of innerspring.
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Everyone has different sleep styles, and so everyone needs a slightly different mattress. We do have more in-depth guides that cover the best mattresses for back sleepers, as well as best mattresses for side sleepers.
With many of us now buying our mattresses exclusively online, most brands offer consumers an at-home sleep trial so they can be sure they made the right choice. This means you’ll be able to trial your mattress, and if it doesn’t work for you, you can send it back for a full refund, no questions asked. Most companies will then donate that mattress to charity, or recycle some of its parts – they never resell them.
The length of these at-home sleep trials will vary from brand to brand with most settling at around 90-days, although some can last as long as a year.
Mattresses can vary wildly in price from manufacturer to manufacturer, so the world is your oyster when it comes to pricing options. Of course, most of us will want to spend as little as possible, and this is easily done when it comes to mattresses. Some brands, like Zinus, come in at around $100 for some of their mattresses, so you’ll always be able to spend less – if that’s what you’re looking for.
A high-quality mattress will last you for many years, but we still need to change them every 10 years. Keeping a mattress much longer than this will result in it losing its ability to properly support you, and you will begin to notice sagging. Most mattresses come with a 10-year guarantee to reflect this.
If you are in a couple, then finding the right size mattress to allow you both to spread out and relax can be confusing. We always recommend going one size above what you originally thought you needed. This helps to make sure you each have the space to relax. While a full size is designed to be for two people, most couples will struggle to have enough space, so ideally, you should be looking at a Queen size mattress or above.
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