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Buying a new mattress can be difficult enough as it is, but the prospect of purchasing one online—often sight unseen—can make it a more daunting prospect. However, in recent years, more and more companies—including newer direct-to-consumer companies and famous mattress brands also sold in stores—have gotten into the bed in a box business.

Not only are these mattresses in boxes lauded for their convenience, they are also arguably just as good as anything you'd buy in a store. These mattresses arrive to your house rolled up and vacuum-sealed in a box, making them easier to move and set up on your own. They also have the advantage of being easier to ship, meaning that they often arrive quicker than traditional mattresses; some options even ship to your door in under a week.

Most of the mattresses on our list are made of memory foam, as it's easily compressible, but there are also options available with springs if you prefer a more traditional feel. To help you choose the bed in a box that's right for you, read on to discover our favorites.

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When looking for a new mattress, the two most important aspects to consider are firmness and material. Most bed in a box sets will be either fully or mostly made from memory foam since it compresses well and easily re-inflates prior to use. However, this doesn't mean every mattress in a box is soft and smushy: Memory foam is more structured than you think, and can actually produce a very firm, supportive bed if you choose the right one.

Some also have springs or coils, which provide extra firmness, so don't worry if you are of the mindset that firmer is better—there are still options for you. The other thing to consider is how warm of a sleeper you are. If you tend to find yourself overheating at night, you may want to invest in a mattress designed to help keep you cool, especially since memory foam is notorious for trapping heat. Look for infusions of copper, bamboo, or gel for a cooling effect.

To find the best options among the many mattresses in a box on the market, we researched the most popular models available. We looked at expert-tested reviews from trusted sources like Good Housekeeping and CNET. We then took into account price, materials, size, firmness, and durability. Finally, we consulted more than 134,000 reviews, written by people who’ve bought these models, on sites like Amazon to settle on these eight.

This bed in a box is super affordable, coming in at under $300 for a queen-sized mattress. It uses a hybrid design that incorporates a layer of springs on the bottom, topped with memory foam. 

This is a great option if you're looking for a budget mattress for yourself or need an extra mattress for a guest bedroom, but don't want to break the bank. It's available in three different stack heights of 8, 10, and 12 inches, and it comes with a 10-year warranty if it doesn't live up to expectations. 

Don't let the budget price fool you: This mattress is a dream to sleep on every night—and I'm speaking from personal experience, having enjoyed this mattress myself for the past three years. 

Since the day I bought it, this mattress has tested my will to get up in the morning. The pillow top makes it just soft enough to subtly hug you while you sleep, while the coils give it support and keep your side of the mattress from shifting if your partner gets up or rolls over in the night. 

Underneath the pillow top is a memory foam layer, which provides some soft support and ensures your comfort, no matter what position you sleep in. 

Tuft & Needle offers basic, quality bedding for a reasonable price. This bed is a no-frills memory foam option designed to keep you comfortable and supported all night long. 

It has a bottom layer of dense foam, which provides support and prevents the mattress from flattening under you, and a top layer of softer premium memory foam designed to relieve pressure. The push cover uses cooling gel to keep you from overheating at night, and adds a bit more cushion to the mattress' overall feel. 

This full memory foam mattress is made of up multiple types of foam: a breathable, comfortable top layer; a signature GelFlex grid layer that provides support where you need it most; and a bottom layer of firm foam to help give it some body. 

Thanks to its grid technology, it’s breathable and stays cool during the night. It’s also hypoallergenic and doesn’t have a strong plastic odor, a common complaint about memory foam mattresses.

Casper was one of the first companies to popularize the mattress in a box concept, and after almost 8 years in the business, they remain an industry leader. The company's Original Foam Mattress is one of their most popular models, and for good reason. 

This mattress is medium firm, which makes it a good pick for a wide variety of sleepers. This model is made from 100% foam, with firmer foam near areas that need the extra support like the hips, waist, and lower back. It is also available on Amazon and ships to you in less than a week. 

If you like a bit of a softer feel, this Tempur-Pedic mattress might be the right choice for you. While it is quite a bit pricier than some of the other options on this list, you are paying for the super high-quality foam that gives it its signature plush yet supportive feel. 

(According to Good Housekeeping, it was designed by NASA to absorb the pressure of G-force while in space!)

This mattress is a great option if you suffer from joint pain, back pain, or any other type of discomfort that keeps you up at night—or if you're just after the feeling of sleeping on a cloud.

This memory foam mattress is among the most unique ones on the market. Not only does it have a distinctive honeycomb pattern on top, but it's also flippable, with a firm side and a soft side, depending on your preference. 

The unique padding and overall design combine to create breathable pathways, and it's infused with copper, which helps you stay cool by using thermal technology to bring heat away from your body and regulate your temperature. 

This mattress by Avocado was designed with both comfort and sustainability in mind. It's made with nontoxic and biodegradable materials, including nine inches of plush latex foam, and a cotton and wool pillow top. 

This mattress is on the firmer side, so despite being memory foam, you won't sink so much as float on top of it. It has handles on the sides that make moving it around a breeze, and it's designed to dampen movement so you won't notice if your partner gets up in the middle of the night. The company even offers a vegan version made without wool.