You can’t move for affordable mattress deals at the moment, including this head-turner from Amazon: get a queen size Smith & Oliver Mattress for just $164 (opens in new tab) (was $440). This 10” tall hybrid mattress is made with memory foam and spring coils, with a Euro pillow top for instant plushness. A full size is discounted to $159.99 (was $299).
We’ve seen some fantastic 4th of July mattress sales this year, and this Amazon offer is a bargain if you want a plush bed-in-a-box for much less. The Smith & Oliver 10” Cool Memory Foam and Spring Hybrid relies on cooling memory foam and a cool-touch cover to regulate temperature. The brand isn’t as well known outside of Amazon, but it has an overall user rating of 4.5 out of 5 for this bed.
We don’t expect the cooling performance to match that of the very best mattresses we’ve tested, but it’s a surprising inclusion for such a cheap mattress and should help reduce your chances of sleeping hot. Once unpacked, the Smith & Oliver mattress is ready to sleep on in 48 hours. We doubt we'll see a better price when the Prime Day mattress deals arrive, so now is a good time to buy.
(opens in new tab)From our experience, all of the best memory foam mattresses focus on keeping you cool in bed, and most do this through a mix of phase change material and gel-infused foams. The Smith & Oliver 10” Hybrid opts for the latter to keep costs down, and the use of spring coils boosts breathability further as air flows through and around the coils a lot more than in a dense all-foam bed. We’re surprised to see 15-gauge coils used here too, as those are normally found in more expensive mattresses.
Amazon’s mattress trial varies: you’ll get 100 nights to return unboxed beds, compared to 30 days to get a refund on unboxed mattresses. That isn’t as long as the average trial (100 nights), but it’s part of the deal when buying a cheaper mattress from Amazon. You won’t get any free bedding here either, which we’re seeing manufacturers offer in other mattress sales - these bundles often include pillows, bed sheets and a mattress protector for safeguarding your bed from stains.
We’d recommend reading the Smith & Oliver 10” Hybrid Mattress user reviews before making a purchase, and to start testing the mattress as soon as it has arrived and you’ve checked on the box to make sure it’s the size and model you ordered. But at $164 for a queen size, it’s worth considering.
If your budget is smaller yet your mattress needs a comfort upgrade, read our best mattress toppers guide and learn how they can add instant support, comfort or cooling for a fraction of the cost.
