5 queen size mattress in a box deals I'd snap up today

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If you're shopping this weekend's sales for a queen size mattress in a box, I've found five great deals worth considering. These suits a range of budgets and sleep styles, so there's something for everyone. The best discount in my opinion is 50% off the DreamCloud Hybrid at DreamCloud Sleep, with a queen size reduced to $665 (was $1,483) with a year's sleep trial, lifetime warranty and free shipping and returns. That's excellent value for money for a queen mattress in a box deal.

The DreamCloud is one of Tom's Guide's top recommendations for the best mattress of 2024 for all sleepers because it offers good back support, pressure relief across the body (it's especially well-suited to back and stomach sleepers), and it looks and feels just like a luxury hotel mattress. The big difference is that it costs much less.

But with standout deals from leading bed-in-a-box brands Nectar, Awara and Cocoon By Sealy, there are plenty of good queen size mattress in a box deals to shop today. These early Labor Day mattress sales include a mixture of hybrid and memory foam mattresses to suit a range of budgets and sleeping styles. Each of them comes with a sleep trial too, plus free shipping and returns. Here are the five deals I'd snap up this weekend...

1. DreamCloud Hybrid mattress: was from $1,013 now $419 at DreamCloud
The DreamCloud is the best mattress in a box for most sleepers thanks to its perfect balance of comfort and support. As we explain in our DreamCloud Hybrid mattress review it's particularly well-suited to back and stomach sleepers. Monthly DreamCloud mattress sales offer up to 50% of this mattress and other DreamCloud beds, so you’ll never have to pay full MSRP. Right now you can get a queen for $665 (was $1,483) and that includes a 365-night home trial, forever warranty and free shipping.

2. Casper The One: was from $875 now $599 at Casper
This all-foam mattress is now the cheapest Casper mattress in a box you can buy. Designed for comfort and pressure relief, the Casper One is ideal for combination sleepers who move around at night it offers good motion isolation so you don't disturb each other's sleep. A queen size Casper One is costs $1,245 at MSRP, but with Labor Day sales starting early this deal brings Casper's cheapest mattress in a box down to $799 for a queen. You'll also get free shipping, a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty.

3. Cocoon By Sealy Chill Hybrid mattress: was from $839 now $539 at Cocoon By Sealy
The Cocoon By Sealy is a cooling mattress made with innersprings and cooling gel foam to regulate in-bed temperature. A queen usually costs $1,389 MSRP, but the current deal will save you 35% on all sizes, reducing the cost of a queen size to $899. You'll also get a free Sealy Sleep Bundle comprising two pillows, a sheet set and a mattress protector. Other benefits include a 100-night trial, 10-year warranty and free shipping.

4. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: was from $699 now $499 at Nectar
If you're shopping for the best memory foam mattress of the year, you just found it – and it's up to 40% off too. The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress it’s a great choice for back and stomach sleepers who will enjoy the firmer side of this medium-firm mattress. It’s also good value – even at full MSRP you’ll only pay $1,099 for a queen, but with an evergreen 40% off deal a queen size Nectar Memory Foam Mattress costs $649. You also get a year's free trial, forever warranty and free shipping.

5. The Siena Memory Foam Mattress: was from $529 now $199 at Siena Sleep
Buying a mattress can be expensive, but the Siena budget mattress is perfect for stomach and back sleepers. This firm feeling bed delivers plenty of support for sleepers who like to lie close to the edge of the bed; the edge support is outstanding. At full MSRP a queen is priced $769 but Siena always has a sale on so you’ll never have to pay that price. But in the run up to Labor Day you can get an epic 50% discount bringing the cost of a queen down to just $399. There’s a 180-night sleep trial, 10-year warranty and free shipping, which is great for a budget bed.

What to look for in a queen size mattress in a box

Buying a bed-in-a-box is now one of the most popular methods of ordering a mattress online. And it’s not surprise that it’s popular, it’s fast, convenient and great value. But when it comes to choosing the perfect queen size mattress in a box it comes down to your preferred sleep position, body type and budget.

If you’re a side sleeper then you will benefit from a softer mattress that cushion your pressure points whilst still offering good spinal support. Look at brands such as Nectar and DreamCloud that offer this perfect combination.

Back and stomach sleepers will generally need firmer support to maintain proper spinal alignment and stop hips from sinking too far in to the bed. Casper and Cocoon by Sealy provide good options whether it be their all foam or hybrid models. Our guide to this year's best hybrid mattresses for all sleepers contains our top recommendations.

Queen size boxed beds usually range from $800 to $1,500, but there are plenty of sales and discounts available that bring these prices right now and you can expect to pay less than $1,100 for a premium model but still be able to pick up a good mid-point bed for under $700. Also, be sure to check for good home trial periods and other perks like the warranty or any freebies like bedding sets or pillows.

Rachael is a freelance journalist based in South Wales who writes about lifestyle, travel, home and technology. She also reviews a variety of products for various publications including Tom’s Guide, CreativeBloq, IdealHome and Woman&Home. When she’s not writing and reviewing products she can be found walking her Sealyham and West Highland terrier dogs or catching up on some cringe-worthy reality tv.