How to score a firm mattress for under $1000
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Sleeping well is crucial to our health, so a bed that meets your needs is a non-negotiable.
We all have different preferences when it comes to the feel of our mattress, but we’re zeroing in on those who like it firm. Best of all, these highly rated mattresses all come in at $1000 or under.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Living Fusion Firm Tersoll Pocket Spring Mattress
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Featuring a six-turn coil pocket spring system and high-resilient foam, the Living Fusion Firm Tersoll Pocket Spring Mattress offers solid support. Designed to be impact-absorbing, it also features a soft, non-woven knitted fabric finish.
"After trying multiple mattresses over the years, I finally found the one that checks every box. From the first night, this mattress offered the perfect balance of support and softness. It hugs the body gently while keeping the spine aligned, and I've been waking up without the usual back pain," one happy reviewer shared.
The mattress is also dust, mite, and mould-resistant due to its ventilation, ensuring a restful sleep year-round.
Oakleigh Home Medium Firm Molly Pocket Spring Mattress
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For those who lean more toward medium-firm than firm, the Molly Pocket Spring Mattress makes for a perfect ‘Goldilocks’ in-between. Made with six-turn spring coils across five zones and high-density foam, it provides ideal support and alignment.
Featuring reinforced corners and a jacquard fabric finish, this mattress boasts a 4.6-star rating out of five, based on over 100 reviews.
"Nice and smooth mattress, good for anyone with back issues and looking for a mattress which is less stiff," one shared.
Oakleigh Home Humbert Pocket Spring Mattress
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Described as a ‘super firm’ option, the Humbert Pocket Spring Mattress features an independent six-turn coil system across zones. It also features multi-point support to ensure ideal alignment while sleeping.
One reviewer marvelled at how firm it actually is, saying the mattress was "really great".
"I prefer a firm mattress, this truly is firm, which surprised me for a mattress that is delivered rolled up!" they explained.
"Firm but not hard. Better than my other big-name mattress, costing many times more. Probably the best mattress I've slept on," another review said.
Ecosa TrueFirm Mattress
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The Ecosa TrueFirm Mattress is both firm and adaptive, with options for 'Firm' or 'Extra Firm' support. It offers stability and promotes both spinal alignment and pressure relief while you sleep, thanks to its heavy-duty, high-gauge pocket springs.
If you need a firmer or softer option, you can flip the mattress, with one side labelled 'firm' and the other side labelled as 'extra firm'. Both sides feature a breathable, hypoallergenic surface and sweat-wicking fabric that'll keep your temperature regulated.
Additionally, consider the Ecosa Firm Mattress Topper if you want to spend a bit less.
Newentor Hybrid Mattress
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The firmness of this mattress varies by zones, so it’s firm against your head and feet, hard across the waist and thighs, and soft against your shoulders and calves. This allows for ideal alignment. It’s made of layers of high-elasticity foam, soft independent pocket springs, and hard independent pocket springs.
If you decide the zones of firmness aren't quite right for you, Newentor does offer a 120-night trial, so you can always change your mind.
Koala Mattress
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Koala is a significant contender in the Australian market, with many people appreciating their high-quality mattresses. The Koala Mattress has a 4.8-star rating out of five based on over 2000 reviews, so it's definitely popular.
When it comes to firmness, this mattress features a flippable top with a medium-firm and a firm side, allowing you to adjust it as needed. Koala recommends sleeping on the medium-firm side first, then upgrading to 'firm' if you find you need more support. It also features a 17cm Kloudcell layer, designed to support the body while providing pressure relief.
This mattress is also ideal if you sleep with a partner, with Koala having designed an optional layer that features a combination of half-firm and half-medium-firm Kloudcell, allowing both preferences can be tailored to.
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