Rachael Penn

Rachael Penn

Contributor

Rachael has been a freelance journalist for 15 years for various publications including Tom’s Guide, Creative Bloq, Independent, The Spectator, Daily Express and more. She has written extensively on home and technology news as well as reviewed hundreds of products across home and technology. She has a keen interest in AI and also written articles on this topic for Tom’s Guide. She also enjoys reviewing home, travel and tech gadgets, especially anything that has been designed to make life easier like smart home gadgets. She’s covered most tech including laptops, cameras, projectors, smartphones, headphones and more. When she isn’t writing Rachael can be found working out on her peloton, taking her two dogs — Murray a Sealyham terrier and Maggie a West Highland terrier on walks and getting sucked into a rabbit hole of watching true crime documentaries. 

Latest articles by Rachael Penn

The DreamCloud Hybrid mattress shown on a light wooden bed frame and covered with white bedding in a white bedroom

How to clean a DreamCloud hybrid mattress

By Rachael Penn published

Discover the secret of how to clean your DreamCloud Hybrid mattress and keep it in good condition for longer in our guide.

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The Bear Original Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (left) and the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Bear Original vs Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid: Which mattress under $1,000 should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

We break down the key differences between the Bear Original and Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid to help you decide which is the best mattress for you under $1,000

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A gloved hand with a magnifying glass looking at drawing of bed bugs on a mattress

Banish bed bugs! 3 mattress encasement deals still live in Cyber Monday sales

By Rachael Penn published

Invest in a fully zippered mattress encasement to protect your bed against bed bugs, scabies, dust mites and more. Here are the best 3 deals to shop in the extended Cyber Monday sales

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A woman sleeping on the Helix Midnight mattress

Last Chance! 5 extended Cyber Monday mattress deals perfect for side sleepers

By Rachael Penn published

Get a queen mattress for side sleepers for under $1,000 with these extended Cyber Monday deals — including Helix, DreamCloud and Purple...

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DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress half-profile with a Tom's Guide Cyber Monday badge in the lower left corner

I'm a sleep writer — these are the 5 best king mattresses under $1,000 I’d buy this Cyber Monday

By Rachael Penn published

Yes, it's possible to buy a quality king-size mattress for less than a grand this Cyber Monday. Here's how...

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Foot of the Avocado Green Eco Organic Mattress with a pair of feet at the top, Tom's Guide Cyber Monday mattress deals badge in the lower left corner

Love the Avocado Green Mattress but not its price tag? Check out these affordable Cyber Monday organic mattress deals

By Rachael Penn published

The Avocado Green is the best organic mattress, but if your budget won’t quite stretch that far, here are 3 alternatives to buy in the Cyber Monday sales instead.

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Birch Natural mattress closeup with a blue dinosaur toy at the bottom and a Tom's Guide Cyber Monday mattress deals badge in the top left

The 3 best fiberglass-free mattress deals to shop in this year's Cyber Monday sales

By Rachael Penn published

If you're looking for a fiberglass-free mattress in the Cyber Monday sales, we've rounded up three of our favorites

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GhostBed Luxe mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Buy today, sleep on it by the weekend — 3 Cyber Monday mattress deals with ultra-fast shipping

By Rachael Penn published

Our round-up of mattress deals that offer the fastest shipping times this Cyber Monday, including Nectar, GhostBed and DreamCloud

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The DreamCloud hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a spacious bedroom

Recreate hotel luxury at home with these 5 mattress and bedding Cyber Monday deals

By Rachael Penn published

Give your bedroom a luxury makeover with these top deals on mattresses, bedding and accessories in the Cyber Monday sales

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Queen mattress vs king image shows a queen mattress on the left dressed in white and green silk sheets and a king mattress on the right placed on a beige bedframe

Queen size mattress vs full: Which should you buy this Cyber Weekend?

By Rachael Penn published

We're weighing up queen vs full size mattresses so you can choose the right bed for you in the Cyber Monday mattress sales

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Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Mattress

Still live! 3 Black Friday mattress deals with free premium White Glove delivery

By Rachael Penn published

Saatva, Cocoon by Sealy and Stearns & Foster — 3 Cyber Weekend mattress deals that come with free white glove delivery.

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A Saatva mattress on a wodden bed with a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deal tag

Who should buy the Saatva Classic mattress in Black Friday sales? Plus 3 people who shouldn’t

By Rachael Penn published

The Saatva Classic is our top-rated mattress and with $400 off during the Black Friday sales, we share who should and shouldn’t buy this mattress.

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Black Friday mattress deals: Helix Dusk Luxe mattress with a woman laying on her stomach with the Dusk Luxe box next to it

5 Black Friday mattress deals for stomach sleepers — starting from just $169

By Rachael Penn published

We’ve rounded up the best Black Friday mattress deals for stomach sleepers from favorites including Helix, Nectar, and Siena.

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The white and gold adjustable Saatva Solaire, our recommended smart bed for seniors, mattress with one side elevated on suede cream bedframe against seaview background and green plant.

5 ultra plush mattress deals for side and lightweight sleepers this Black Friday

By Rachael Penn published

An ultra plush mattress blends comfort with sink-in softness. Here are five cloudlike beds you should buy this Black Friday.

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The Siena Memory Foam Mattress placed on a light wooden bedframe in an orange bedroom with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid in blue

I'm a sleep writer — these are the 5 best queen mattresses you can buy for under $500 in the Black Friday sales

By Rachael Penn published

Want a cheap queen mattress this Black Friday? Here are five of the best deals for less than $500, featuring Siena, Zinus, Tuft & Needle, and more.

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The Siena Memory Foam Mattress with a Black Friday mattress deals badge

Quick! Siena drops to its lowest ever price in huge Amazon Black Friday deal — buy a queen for $340

By Rachael Penn published

Amazon has slashed the budget-friendly Siena Memory Foam Mattress down to as low as $169 in new Black Friday mattress deal

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The Saatva Rx mattress on a grey bed frame in a luxury bedroom with a Black Friday mattress sales tag overlaid in black

Saatva RX vs Contour5: Which mattress offers better support for back pain? 

By Rachael Penn published

We put the Saatva RX and the Saatva Contour5 head to head to see which offers the better back support and which you should buy in today's Black Friday sales.

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A woman lying on her front on the Big Fig mattress smiling

Quick! 5 mattress deals perfect for heavy people in today's Black Friday sales

By Rachael Penn published

These 5 mattress deals will offer extra support for heavier sleepers — and they're discounted big in today's Black Friday sale.

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The Saatva Contour5 Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

Is the Saatva Contour5 Mattress worth buying in the Black Friday sales? We tested it — here's our advice

By Rachael Penn published

The Saatva Contour5 is a luxurious all-foam mattress. With $400 off in the Black Friday sales we put it to the test — here's what our experts found.

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Two matress testers for Tom's Guide sat on the Nectar Luxe to review it

Nectar Luxe mattress review 2025

By Rachael Penn, Lauren Jeffries published

The Nectar Luxe is a premium memory foam mattress designed to suit all sleep styles. We review the bed and test its performance against support, comfort, pressure relief and more.

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The image shows the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress with a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deal badge placed on top

Want the Helix Midnight Luxe but don't have the budget? 5 Black Friday mattress deals to shop instead

By Rachael Penn published

Want the Helix Midnight Luxe but don’t have the budget? 5 cheaper mattresses to buy instead in the Black Friday sales.

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Two mattress testers sat on the Saatva Classic mattress in a well-lit bedroom

Looking for lifetime cover? 5 mattress deals with forever warranties this Black Friday

By Rachael Penn published

Want a mattress that will last? Shop these 5 mattresses with forever warranties in the Black Friday sales

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The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

Where to buy a Saatva mattress this Black Friday: Ordering online vs in store

By Rachael Penn last updated

You can buy a Saatva mattress online and order in 'in-store' at one of their Viewing Rooms, so which approach is best and which will save you more money this Black Friday?

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The Nectar classic mattress on a bed frame next to the casper one mattress

Nectar Classic vs Casper The One mattress: Which foam mattress should you buy in Black Friday sales

By Rachael Penn published

In this Nectar Classic vs Casper the One mattress comparison, we look at the difference in price, design and performance to help you choose the right memory foam mattress for you

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A Saatva mattress in one a grey bedframe in a large bedroom

By Rachael Penn published

The Saatva Classic is a highly recommended mattress, but if you don’t have this budget these are the top 3 mattresses to shop this Black Friday

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