At Elite Sleep Reviews, our goal is simple: help shoppers choose the right mattress with clear, honest guidance. We build trust by keeping our process transparent, consistent, and independent.
Independence & Integrity
Our reviews and recommendations are written independently. We do not accept payments in exchange for favorable reviews or rankings. If a mattress performs well, it’s because it earns it based on comfort, support, value, and real-world suitability—not because a brand paid for placement.
Affiliate Relationships
Elite Sleep Reviews may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our site. These commissions help support our work and allow us to keep publishing reviews and guides.
How We Test Mattresses
Our reviews are based on firsthand, hands-on testing and real-world sleep experience. We evaluate mattresses using consistent criteria, including pressure relief, spinal alignment, motion isolation, temperature regulation, and durability. We do not use any fancy gimmicks, proprietary scoring systems, or manufacturer-provided ratings. Each mattress is tested the same way so comparisons are fair, transparent, and based on actual performance, helping readers make informed, trustworthy buying decisions. Read our full mattress testing methodology!
Affiliate relationships do not influence our opinions, rankings, or conclusions. We evaluate products using the same criteria regardless of whether we earn a commission.
How We Evaluate Mattresses
We assess mattresses using a consistent set of factors that matter most to sleepers, including:
- Comfort & feel (plush, balanced, firm, responsive vs contouring)
- Support & spinal alignment (especially for back and stomach sleepers)
- Pressure relief (shoulders/hips for side sleepers)
- Cooling & temperature regulation
- Motion isolation (for couples)
- Edge support
- Durability & materials
- Value for the price
- Policies (trial period, warranty, shipping/returns)
When we recommend a mattress, we explain who it’s best for and who should skip it.
Sources & Research
In addition to hands-on industry experience, we use reputable sources to verify details such as:
- manufacturer specifications and materials
- warranty and trial terms
- safety certifications (when applicable)
- customer support and delivery policies
We avoid relying on rumors, unverified claims, or marketing-only statements without support.
Updates & Accuracy
We update content when it’s needed—especially when:
- a model changes
- pricing or policies change significantly
- a product is discontinued
- a better option emerges for a specific category
Pages may show an “updated” date to reflect meaningful edits. Minor formatting or typo fixes may not result in a published update date.
Sponsored Content
If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled as sponsored. Sponsored content will not be presented as an independent review or included in rankings without disclosure.
Product Selection & Rankings
When we build “best of” lists or guides, we prioritize:
- sleep position needs (side/back/stomach/combination)
- firmness preferences
- cooling requirements
- budget and value
- brand track record and policies
A mattress can be removed or replaced if it no longer meets standards or if a stronger option becomes available.
Contact
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