7 Best Mattress Toppers of 2026

A mattress topper is a 2- to 4-inch layer that sits on top of your mattress to change how its surface feels. It can make a firm mattress softer, make a soft mattress feel firmer, or add a different material on top, such as latex or gel memory foam. It cannot fix sagging, broken coils, or deep body impressions, because a topper follows the shape of whatever is underneath it.

Below are seven toppers across the main materials and feels, from zoned memory foam and egg crate foam to latex, wool, and fiberfill pillow-tops. For each one, we list the specs that matter most when you buy: material, height, feel options, cover care, warranty, and whether you can return it.

Best Mattress Toppers at a Glance

Our Top Mattress Topper Picks

1. Lift by Amerisleep Mattress Topper: Best Overall

• Material: Bio-Pur® foam (Comfort) or Affinity foam (Support)
• Height: 3 inches
• Feel: Comfort (softer) or Support (firmer)
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Cover: Zip-off, machine-washable
• Warranty: 5 years
• Trial: None (Amerisleep’s sleep trial covers mattresses only)
• Certifications: CertiPUR-US®
• Made in: USA
• Price: See Price

Amerisleep sells the Lift in two versions built for opposite problems. The Comfort Lift uses Amerisleep’s Bio-Pur® foam to add cushion to a mattress that feels too firm. The Support Lift uses Affinity foam, which Amerisleep describes as the firmer of the two, to add lift to a mattress that feels too soft. Both are 3 inches tall and share the same cover and zoning.

Both versions use HIVE® technology, which Amerisleep describes as five comfort zones cut into the foam. The hexagons sit closer together under the head, back, and feet for more support, and farther apart under the shoulders and hips for more cushion. Amerisleep recommends the Comfort version for side and combination sleepers and the Support version for back and stomach sleepers. It earns Best Overall because it is one of two picks here sold in two feels, and its two options point in opposite directions, so it can correct a mattress that is too firm or too soft.

Best For:

• Side and combination sleepers softening a firm mattress (Comfort)
• Back and stomach sleepers firming up a soft mattress (Support)
• Shoppers who want zoned support built into the topper

Compare Instead:

• Zoma Balance Pad: One medium feel, if you are not sure whether you need softer or firmer
• Avocado Eco Organic Topper: A 100-night return window and a choice of latex feels

Pros

• Choice of a softer or firmer version
• Five-zone HIVE® design
• Cover zips off for machine washing
• Made in the USA with CertiPUR-US® certified foam

Cons

• No trial; Amerisleep’s trial applies to mattresses only
• Only one height
• The foam itself cannot be washed, so Amerisleep recommends a mattress protector

2. Zoma Balance Pad: Best Medium-Feel Topper

• Material: Zoma AirFlex Foam with gel and bamboo charcoal infusions
• Height: 3 inches
• Feel: Medium
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Cover: Mesh (97% polyester, 3% spandex), removable, machine-washable
• Warranty: 5 years
• Trial: None (final sale)
• Certifications: CertiPUR-US®
• Made in: USA
• Price: See Price

Zoma sells the Balance Pad in one medium firmness, and that is the design goal: Zoma describes it as adding cushion to a bed that feels too firm and support to a bed that feels too soft. Inside is 3 inches of Zoma AirFlex Foam, an open-cell foam with gel and bamboo charcoal infusions.

Zoma lists the ventilated mesh cover and the open-cell foam as the topper’s airflow features. The underside uses a non-skid fabric instead of corner straps, so the pad rests on the mattress and your fitted sheet holds it in place. The cover unzips for a cold, gentle machine wash. Zoma’s warranty covers visible indentations deeper than 0.75 inches, and the pad is final sale, so it is not eligible for Zoma’s mattress trial.

Best For:

• Mattresses that are only slightly too firm or too soft
• Combination sleepers who change positions through the night
• Shoppers who would rather skip corner straps

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• Lift by Amerisleep: A clearly softer or clearly firmer version, if you know which way your mattress needs to change
• ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux: A 90-day return window and a plusher pillow-top feel

Pros

• Medium feel designed for both too-firm and too-soft mattresses
• Non-skid base with no straps to fit
• Cover zips off for machine washing
• Made in the USA with CertiPUR-US® certified foam

Cons

• Final sale, with no trial
• Only one feel and one height

3. ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux Mattress Topper: Best Soft Mattress Topper

• Material: Gel-infused memory foam under a quilted fiberfill pillow-top
• Height: 3 or 4 inches
• Feel: Plush
• Sizes: Twin through California King, plus Full XL and Queen Short (varies by height)
• Cover: TENCEL™ lyocell pillow-top with 18-inch deep-pocket skirt, removable, machine-washable
• Warranty: 5 years
• Returns: 90-day money-back guarantee
• Certifications: CertiPUR-US® (foam)
• Price: See Price

ViscoSoft’s Hybrid Lux, sold as The Rescue, pairs two layers: gel-infused memory foam underneath and a quilted pillow-top cover on top. ViscoSoft lists the pillow-top at 380 GSM of fiberfill made from recycled ocean plastic, inside a TENCEL™ lyocell cover. It comes in 3-inch and 4-inch heights, and the 4-inch option is the tallest height on this list.

The pillow-top straps to the foam at each corner, and an 18-inch deep-pocket elastic skirt wraps the whole topper around the mattress, so it fits more like a fitted sheet than a loose pad. ViscoSoft positions the 4-inch version for mattresses that feel too firm and the 3-inch version for a smaller change. The cover comes off for machine washing, and the Full XL and Queen Short sizes cover dorm beds and many RV mattresses.

Best For:

• Side sleepers softening a firm mattress
• Guest rooms, dorm beds, and RV mattresses
• Sleepers who want a topper held in place by a full skirt

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• Avocado Eco Organic Topper (Plush): Soft cushioning from Talalay latex instead of memory foam
• GhostBed Memory Foam Topper: A waterproof cover built into the topper

Pros

• Choice of 3-inch or 4-inch height
• 18-inch deep-pocket skirt holds the topper to the mattress
• Removable, machine-washable cover
• 90-day money-back guarantee

Cons

• Plush only, so it is not built to firm up a soft mattress
• The 4-inch height adds noticeable height to the bed; check your fitted sheet depth

4. GhostBed Memory Foam Topper: Best Egg Crate Mattress Topper

• Material: Gel-infused memory foam with a zoned, contoured surface
• Height: About 3 inches
• Feel: Soft (GhostBed designs it to make a mattress softer)
• Sizes: See GhostBed’s size selector
• Cover: Waterproof deep-pocket cover with 2-inch elastic band, removable, machine-washable
• Warranty: 5 years
• Returns: Not returnable (GhostBed lists it as a personal-use item)
• Certifications: CertiPUR-US®
• Made in: USA
• Price: See Price

Classic egg crate toppers use convoluted foam: a single sheet cut into a surface of peaks and valleys. GhostBed’s topper applies the same idea in gel memory foam, with raised zones for the head, shoulders, torso, legs, and feet. GhostBed compares it directly to old-school egg crate toppers and says the peaks and valleys are there to promote airflow and vary the cushioning from head to foot.

It is also the only topper on this list that ships with a waterproof cover. The deep-pocket fitted cover uses GhostBed’s Ghost Ice fabric, holds the topper in place with a 2-inch elastic band, and comes off for machine washing. GhostBed rates the cover for liquid for up to 30 minutes, so spills still need to be blotted quickly.

Best For:

• Sleepers who want to soften a firm mattress
• Beds that need spill protection without a separate protector
• Shoppers who want an egg crate design in gel memory foam

Compare Instead:

• Lift by Amerisleep: A firmer Support version, if your mattress is too soft rather than too firm
• ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux: A 90-day return window

Pros

• Zoned, egg crate style surface in gel memory foam
• Waterproof cover included
• Cover comes off for machine washing
• Made in the USA with CertiPUR-US® certified foam

Cons

• Not returnable
• Designed to soften a mattress, with no firmer version
• The cover’s liquid rating is limited to 30 minutes

5. Amerisleep Organica LatexBliss Topper: Best Latex Mattress Topper

• Material: Shredded natural latex and Shropshire wool batting (4,000 gsm fill)
• Height: Not listed by Amerisleep
• Feel: One feel
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Cover: Cotton percale (270 thread count), full-length zipper, removable, machine-washable
• Warranty: 10 years
• Trial: None
• Certifications: GOLS (latex), eco-INSTITUT
• Price: See Price

Most latex toppers are a solid slab of latex foam. The LatexBliss, from Amerisleep’s Organica line, is built differently: its fill combines shredded natural latex, which Amerisleep calls latex noodles, with Shropshire wool batting, at 4,000 grams per square meter. That makes it closer to a latex-and-wool pillow-top than a latex slab.

The latex is GOLS certified, and the topper carries eco-INSTITUT certification for emissions. The 270-thread-count cotton percale cover unzips along its full length for washing, and straps hold the topper to the mattress. Its 10-year warranty is the longest on this list. It is also the only pick here that contains wool, which matters if you avoid animal-derived materials.

Best For:

• Shoppers who want natural latex and wool
• Sleepers who want a long warranty on their topper
• Anyone who wants a latex topper with a removable, washable cover

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• Avocado Eco Organic Topper: Solid latex, a choice of feels and heights, and a wool-free build
• Lift by Amerisleep: Foam with a firmer Support option

Pros

• GOLS certified natural latex
• Latex and wool fill in a pillow-top style build
• Zip-off cotton percale cover
• 10-year warranty

Cons

• No trial
• Amerisleep does not publish the topper’s height
• Contains wool, so it is not a fit for shoppers avoiding animal-derived materials

6. Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Topper: Most Customizable Mattress Topper

• Material: GOLS certified organic Dunlop latex (Medium) or FSC® certified Pure Talalay® latex (Plush)
• Height: 2 or 3 inches
• Feel: Medium or Plush
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Cover: GOTS certified organic cotton with 3% elastane, sewn shut, spot clean only
• Warranty: 1 year
• Trial: 100 nights (30-night minimum)
• Certifications: GOTS, GOLS (Dunlop), OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class I, GREENGUARD Gold
• Made in: Mexico
• Price: See Price

Avocado’s Eco Organic Topper is the only pick on this list sold in two feels and two heights, for four combinations in all. The Medium version uses GOLS certified organic Dunlop latex, and the Plush version uses FSC® certified Pure Talalay® latex, which Avocado describes as the softer and springier of the two. Each comes in a 2-inch or 3-inch height.

Avocado recommends Medium for back and stomach sleepers and Plush for side and combination sleepers, with the 3-inch height for a bigger change. The finished topper is GOTS certified, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class I certified, and GREENGUARD Gold certified, and it contains no wool. Its 100-night return window is the longest on this list. The cover is sewn shut by design, so cleaning is spot only.

Best For:

• Shoppers who want to choose both feel and height
• Side sleepers who want soft latex (Plush, 3-inch)
• Shoppers who want a certified organic, wool-free topper

Compare Instead:

• Amerisleep Organica LatexBliss: A 10-year warranty and a removable, washable cover
• Lift by Amerisleep: Foam with a firmer Support option

Pros

• Four feel-and-height combinations
• Solid Dunlop or Talalay latex
• GOTS, OEKO-TEX®, and GREENGUARD Gold certifications
• 100-night return window

Cons

• 1-year warranty, the shortest warranty on this list
• Cover cannot be removed or machine washed

7. Nest Bedding Cooling Topper: Best Cooling Mattress Topper

• Material: Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam with copper and graphene infusions
• Height: 2 inches
• Feel: One feel
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
• Cover: Nest cooling fabric, spot clean only
• Warranty: 2 years
• Trial: 30 nights
• Certifications: CertiPUR-US®
• Made in: Assembled in the USA
• Price: See Price

Nest built this topper around temperature. It uses 2 inches of Nest’s Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam with copper and graphene infusions, which Nest adds for their heat-conducting properties, under the same cooling fabric Nest uses on its Sparrow and Starling mattresses. Nest describes the open-cell foam and the cover as working together to disperse warmth at the sleep surface.

Nest positions the topper for a supportive mattress that feels too firm, and states plainly that a topper cannot repair a sagging mattress. At 2 inches, it changes the feel of a mattress less than a 3-inch topper would. Nest makes each topper to order, and the whole topper is spot clean only.

Best For:

• Hot sleepers who want a thin topper focused on heat dispersion
• Mattresses that feel slightly too firm
• Shoppers who want a trial period

Compare Instead:

• Zoma Balance Pad: 3 inches of open-cell foam and a machine-washable cover
• Avocado Eco Organic Topper: A 100-night return window and latex, which is more open and springy than memory foam

Pros

• Copper and graphene infusions in an open-cell foam
• 30-night trial
• CertiPUR-US® certified foam, assembled in the USA

Cons

• Only one height, at 2 inches
• Spot clean only
• 2-year warranty

What a Mattress Topper Can and Can’t Fix

A topper changes the surface of your bed. It can soften a mattress that is too firm, add support to one that is slightly too soft, change the material you sleep on, or refresh a mattress that is still structurally sound but has lost some of its surface comfort.

A topper cannot restore support. If your mattress sags, has broken coils, or holds deep body impressions, a topper will sink into the same spots. In that case, the better fix is repairing the sag or replacing the mattress. For more ways to adjust a bed that feels wrong, see our guide on how to fix a too-soft or too-firm mattress.

Mattress Topper Materials

Memory Foam

Memory foam contours closely to your body and recovers slowly when you move. It is the most common topper material and suits sleepers who want deep cushioning at the shoulders and hips. Traditional memory foam tends to hold more heat than latex, so many brands add gel, copper, or graphene, or use open-cell formulas, as in gel memory foam. Foam density is a useful quality signal; our memory foam density guide explains how to read it.

Latex

Latex is made from rubber tree sap. It is springier and more responsive than memory foam, so you sink in less and change positions more easily. Dunlop latex is denser and firmer, while Talalay latex is lighter and softer. Look for GOLS certification if organic latex matters to you; it is the same standard used for organic latex mattresses. Most latex toppers are a solid sheet, but some, like the LatexBliss, use shredded latex in a quilted cover.

Egg Crate and Convoluted Foam

Egg crate toppers are cut with a pattern of peaks and valleys. The peaks add cushioning, and the valleys leave channels for air. Thin, low-density convoluted foam tends to compress faster than solid foam, so check the material and warranty before you buy. Zoned designs, like GhostBed’s, vary the pattern from head to foot.

Fiberfill and Pillow-Top Toppers

Fiberfill toppers use a synthetic down alternative inside a quilted cover. On their own, they add softness but little support. Hybrid designs, like the ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux, pair a fiberfill pillow-top with a foam layer underneath to add both.

Wool

Wool adds a lofty, cushioned layer and wicks moisture. It is usually paired with other materials, as in the LatexBliss, rather than used alone to firm up a mattress.

How Thick Should a Mattress Topper Be?

Most toppers are 2 to 4 inches thick. A 2-inch topper makes a subtle change to the surface. A 3-inch topper is the most common height and makes a noticeable change for most sleepers. A 4-inch topper makes the largest change and suits a mattress that feels far too firm.

A thicker topper also raises your bed height and may require deep-pocket sheets. Check your fitted sheet’s pocket depth against your mattress height plus the topper.

Choosing a Topper Firmness by Sleep Position

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers generally do best with a soft or medium topper, around 3 inches, that lets the shoulders and hips sink in slightly. Plush latex, soft memory foam, and pillow-top hybrids all fit here.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers generally prefer a medium to firm topper that keeps the hips from sinking lower than the shoulders. A firm topper can add surface support to a mattress that feels too soft, but it cannot fix a mattress that has lost support underneath.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers usually need the firmest surface of any position, because the hips tend to sink. A firm or medium topper works better than a plush one. If your mattress is already firm, you may not need a topper at all.

Combination Sleepers

Combination sleepers tend to do well on a medium topper with a responsive material, such as latex or a quick-recovering foam, which makes it easier to change positions.

Mattress Topper Sizes

Buy the same size topper as your mattress: a queen topper for a queen mattress, a king topper for a king, and so on. For a split king, two Twin XL toppers let each side have its own feel. Our mattress sizes guide lists standard dimensions. If a topper slides around, our guide on how to keep a mattress topper from sliding covers straps, skirts, and non-slip bases.

Mattress Toppers for Hot Sleepers

Dense memory foam tends to hold more heat than latex or open-cell foam. Brands address this in three main ways: open-cell or aerated foam structures, heat-conducting infusions such as gel, copper, or graphene, and breathable cover fabrics. None of these features changes your room temperature, and how warm a bed feels also depends on your sheets, your mattress, and your bedroom.

Returns, Trials, and Warranties

Toppers are often harder to return than mattresses. Four of the seven picks here have no trial or return window: the Lift, the Zoma Balance Pad, the GhostBed topper, and the LatexBliss. The Avocado Eco Organic Topper offers 100 nights, the ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux offers a 90-day money-back guarantee, and the Nest Cooling Topper offers 30 nights.

Warranties on this list range from 1 year (Avocado) to 10 years (LatexBliss). Amerisleep and Zoma both define a covered defect as a visible indentation deeper than 0.75 inches.

Mattress Topper FAQs

Do mattress toppers work?

Yes, when the problem is surface feel. A topper can soften a firm mattress, add support to a slightly soft one, or change the material you sleep on. It cannot fix sagging or broken support, because it follows the shape of the mattress underneath.

What thickness mattress topper should I get?

Choose 2 inches for a subtle change, 3 inches for a noticeable change, and 4 inches when your mattress feels far too firm. Thicker toppers raise the bed and may require deep-pocket sheets.

What is the difference between a mattress topper and a mattress pad?

A mattress pad is thin and adds light cushioning or protection. A mattress topper is thicker, usually 2 to 4 inches, and changes how firm or soft the bed feels. Our guide to mattress toppers vs. mattress pads covers the difference in detail.

Do I need a mattress protector with a topper?

In most cases, yes. Amerisleep, Zoma, and Avocado all recommend a mattress protector with their toppers, because the foam or latex inside cannot be washed. Place the protector over the topper and mattress together. The GhostBed topper is the exception on this list, because it ships with its own waterproof cover.

Is an egg crate mattress topper worth it?

An egg crate topper is worth it if you want extra cushioning with channels for airflow. Thin, low-density versions tend to compress quickly, so look for a denser foam or a zoned design, and check the warranty.

Is memory foam or latex better for a mattress topper?

Memory foam contours more closely and recovers slowly, which suits sleepers who want a sink-in feel. Latex is springier and more responsive, which suits combination sleepers and anyone who dislikes feeling stuck. Latex also tends to hold less heat than traditional memory foam.

Can you return a mattress topper?

It depends on the brand. Four of the seven toppers on this list have no trial or return window, while Avocado, ViscoSoft, and Nest accept returns within 100 nights, 90 days, and 30 nights. Check the policy before you buy.

How long do mattress toppers last?

Brands rarely publish lifespans, but warranties are a useful signal. Four of the seven toppers here carry 5-year warranties, and the LatexBliss carries 10 years. Using a mattress protector and following the brand’s care instructions helps a topper last.

Will a mattress topper fix a sagging mattress?

No. A topper sinks into the same low spots as the mattress beneath it. If your mattress is sagging, see our guide on fixing a sagging mattress or consider a replacement.

The Bottom Line

The right topper depends on which way your mattress needs to change. For a choice of softer or firmer, the Lift by Amerisleep is our top pick. For one medium feel that works in either direction, choose the Zoma Balance Pad. For a plush pillow-top in the tallest height on this list, choose the 4-inch ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux. For latex, choose between the LatexBliss’s long warranty and wool fill or Avocado’s four feel-and-height combinations.

If your mattress is sagging or worn out, a topper will not fix it. See our picks for the best mattresses instead. Once your topper arrives, lay it directly on the mattress, then make the bed with your protector and sheets on top.