I'm a mattress deals writer — the 5 Black Friday sales I'd shop this weekend

1. Saatva Classic: was from $1,395 $995 at Saatva
This year's Saatva Black Friday sale is live with $400 off the Saatva Classic which is also the best hybrid mattress we've tested. This brings the cost of a twin size below $1,000 for the first time since Labor Day and is the best Saatva mattress sale you can find right now. This handcrafted hotel-style mattress earned a nearly perfect test score in our Saatva Classic mattress review by delivering excellent pressure relief and lower back support. A queen size is on sale for $1,695 (was $2,095) this weekend and we don't expect it to drop further so now is the time to buy. You'll get a year's sleep trial, lifetime warranty, and free mattress installation and old bed removal too.

2. Helix Midnight Luxe: was from $1,373.33 $1,030 at Helix
We rate the Midnight Luxe as the best mattress for side sleepers and it now costs $1,780 for a queen in the Helix Black Friday sale thanks to a 27% saving when you use the discount code TOMS27 at checkout. This is 2% more than the general public sale (25% off), plus you'll also get a free bedding bundle worth over $330, which beats the best Helix mattress sale we saw last month (20% off plus two free pillows). In our Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review our lead tester loved the exceptional pressure relief and sink-in softness of the quilted pillow top. The only drawback is that people who seriously overheat while might find it too warm. While you can add a cooling cover ($199 more), if you have night sweats or hot flashes you might want to consider a proper cooling bed instead (see the Bear Elite Hybrid below, our new best cooling mattress). You'll get a 100-night trial from Helix, plus a 15-year warranty and free shipping.

3. Bear Elite Hybrid: was from $1,893 $1,231 at Bear
Bear mattress is currently running a 35% off sale, which brings the top-rated Bear Elite Hybrid mattress down to $1,499 for a queen size. It comes in three firmness levels, so you can tailor it to your specific needs, but all sizes boast strong lower back support, cooling and lower back support. In our Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review our lead tester reported that it has great temperature regulation and excellent lower back pressure relief. The edge support was its weak point however, so if you find yourself occasionally rolling out of bed, this might not be the one for you. If you don't though, this is a great price for a mid-range mattress that will meet the needs of the vast majority of sleepers. It comes with a 120-night trial, a lifetime warranty and free shipping, plus two free pillows.

4. Naturepedic Serenade Organic Hybrid: was from $1,399 $1,119.20 at Naturepedic
Naturepedic is behind some of this year's best organic mattresses for all sleepers, crafting beds made with natural GOTS-certified materials that are free from chemicals. Right now you can save almost $400 on a queen size Naturepedic Serenade Organic mattress, reduced to $1,599.20 (was $1,999) for a queen size when you apply the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. The Serenade Organic is hand-crafted with premium organic and naturally cooling and sweat-wicking latex, with 8" encased coils contributing to overall support and pressure relief. You'll get a 100-night trial, a 25-year warranty and free shipping too.

5. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress: was from $1,199 $839.30 at Brooklyn Bedding
If you want a premium cooling mattress without the premium price tag, this is the mattress for you. It usually sells for 20-25% off, but in the Veteran's Day sale, you can get the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe for 30% off with the code VETERANS30, bringing a queen size down to $1,585.50 (was $2,265). Our testers for our Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review were impressed with its cooling properties (provided by the heat-dissipating GlacioTex cooling cover) and choice of firmness. You'll get a 120-night trial,10-year warranty and free shipping with your purchase.