I'm a mattress tester and this is the Black Friday deal I think side sleepers should shop

The Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress Deals graphic (right)

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Side sleepers can save on quality sleep this Black Friday thanks to a new deal that will help you save $500 on all sizes of the AS3 Hybrid mattress at Amerisleep. It's one of our favorite mattresses for side sleepers and a queen AS3 Hybrid is just $1,449 (was $1,949) in the sale.

It's hugely important to consider your sleep position when choosing the best mattress for you, and if you're a side sleeper, that means finding a bed with pressure relief across the shoulders, hips, and knees. The Amerisleep AS3 delivers all that from a fiberglass-free, US-made mattress.

The Black Friday mattress deals are in full swing and we're excited to see Amerisleep join in the savings fun with a $500 discount. Here's why I recommend the Amerisleep AS3 mattress...

Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid mattress
Was from: $1,499
Now from: $999
Saving: $500 at Amerisleep

Summary: Described as a "dream for side sleepers" in our Amerisleep AS3 mattress review, this is a hybrid mattress offers just the right amount of support when lying on your side: your spine is held at a neutral angle but the touch points can still sink into the cushioning. If you prefer more of a cozy hug from your bed, you can opt for an all-foam version of the AS3 (which is also slightly cheaper). We loved the hybrid AS3 for couples, praising the motion isolation and strong edge support — that means your partner can toss and turn without disturbing you, and both can stretch out across the mattress without losing support. One of the best mattresses for side sleepers, it does lack the firmness for stomach sleeping.

Benefits: 100-night trial | 20-year warranty | Free shipping

Price history: Amerisleep typically runs a $450 off mattress sale so Black Friday is a rare chance to increase your saving. With $500 off all sizes, a queen is now $1,449 (was $1,949) for the hybrid model, or $1,249 for a queen all-foam (was $1,749). In previous sales we've seen the discount stay at $450 but a free bedding bundle added, so if you're after the biggest saving possible, now is the time to shop.

Looking for something else? Try this...

Helix Midnight Mattress: was from $932 $680.36 + free pillows at Helix with code TOMS27
Our Helix Midnight Mattress review team found a lot to like in this mattress. If you like the sound of the Amerisleep but you're shopping with a smaller budget, a queen Helix Midnight is now only $972.36 (was $1,332) in the Helix mattress Black Friday deal — use our exclusive code TOMS27 to claim your discount. It doesn't have the same cozy cushioning of the Amerisleep AS3, but the support rivals the best hybrid mattresses.

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.