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Our experts have tirelessly researched and tested product after product to pick out the best gear for your bedroom. From sheets to pillows to mattresses to comforters, these picks are the bedding and gear that will help you get a great night’s sleep. Stay warm, keep cool, and have sweet dreams while you get your eight hours.
  • A person sleeping on their back from our review of the best mattresses for back sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers

    by Joanne Chen

    If you prefer to sleep on your back, you’ll probably want a medium-firm mattress to align your spine and keep your shoulders, hips, and lower back comfortable.

  • A person sleeping on their side while using two white pillows and a comforter.

    The Best Mattresses for Back Pain

    by Joanne Chen

    There is no actual “best” mattress for back-pain sufferers, though one that feels medium-firm to you is likely to be the best choice. We have six to recommend.

  • Three of the best white noise machines that we tested, shown with an eye mask and pillow spray.

    The Best White Noise Machine

    by Joanne Chen

    A white noise machine can mask irritating noises that make it hard to sleep or difficult to focus. The LectroFan EVO is the most effective option for the price.

  • A selection of pillows tested for our review of the best bed pillow.

    The Best Bed Pillows

    by Jackie Reeve

    After spending more than 1,000 nights testing hundreds of pillows, we have a range of favorites, so you can pick the right one for you.

  • Our four memory foam pillow picks all stacked together

    The Best Memory Foam Pillows

    by Jackie Reeve

    We had our testers try 18 shredded, solid-slab, layered, and contoured memory-foam pillows. Their overall favorite: the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow.

  • The Leesa Hybrid in a bed room.

    The Best Hybrid Mattresses

    by Joanne Chen

    Part coil, part foam, hybrid mattresses have a range of feels. Here are our favorites, plus what you need to know to find one that’s right for you.

  • One of our testers, in a side-sleeping position on one of our picks

    The Best Pillow for Side Sleepers

    by Jackie Reeve

    We recommend the Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow for most side-sleepers. If you prefer a smoother cover, get Nest Bedding's Easy Breather Pillow.

  • An individual sleeping on their stomach, from our guide to best mattresses for stomach sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers

    by Joanne Chen

    We like these six medium-firm mattresses best for stomach-sleepers because they’ll support and cushion your midsection while still aligning your spine.

  • A person sleeping on their side while resting on one of our picks for the best mattresses for side sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

    by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen

    If you regularly sleep on your side, you’ll likely want a cushy mattress that aligns your spine and offers good support. These are our favorites.

  • A Zinus Green Tea Cooling Swirl Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom.

    The Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500)

    by Caira Blackwell

    It takes some effort, but you can find a decent, comfortable mattress that won’t break the bank. Here are five we recommend.

  • A person sitting cross legged on top of a mattress with our pick for best mattress topper on it.

    The Best Mattress Toppers

    by Alex Arpaia and Daniela Gorny

    After 300 hours sleeping on 17 models, we’ve chosen four memory-foam, latex, and fiber-filled mattress toppers that we think will work for most sleepers.

  • A person wearing black boots, shirt, and leggings sits at the edge of the WinkBed innerspring mattress. A light wood nightstand and bookshelf are visible at the edges of the image.

    The Best Mattresses for 2024

    by Joanne Chen and Caira Blackwell

    The perfect mattress is highly individual. We’ve researched and tested dozens of mattresses, in a range of prices, to help you find your best night’s sleep.

  • A couple of quilts neatly folded and stacked, along with two shams.

    The Best Quilts

    by Jackie Reeve

    After testing 14 different quilts, we found two cozy and beautiful ones that we love.

  • our six sunrise alarm test models lined up in a row side-by-side

    The Best Sunrise Alarm Clock

    by Joanne Chen and Annie Chou

    We’ve tested over a dozen sunrise alarm clocks to find those with bright lights, soothing dawn and dusk simulations, and sleek designs.

  • One of the mattresses that we tested to find the best innerspring mattress options for most people.

    The Best Innerspring Mattresses

    by Joanne Chen

    Shopping for mattresses can be a nightmare, and searching specifically for an innerspring model is its own special hell. Let us help.

  • Sets of cotton sheets folded on top of a stool and a stack of pillows.

    The Best Cotton Sheets

    by Jackie Reeve

    We’ve spent more than 600 hours over nearly a decade researching and testing cotton sheets. Here are the best ones we’ve found.

  • A close up of a white sheet.

    What Is a Good Thread Count for Sheets?

    by Jackie Reeve

    To get a great set of sheets, thread count matters. But it’s not the main criterion you should use—the quality of the cotton and the yarns matters more.

  • The corner of a comforter lying over a padded surface.

    How to Wash a Comforter

    by Jackie Reeve

    Cleaning your comforter can be a big job, but a proper wash every few years should keep it lofty and fresh. Here’s how to do it right.

  • A bottle of Tide Ultra detergent, shown resting on top of a pile of blankets, from our guide on how to clean blankets.

    How to Clean Blankets

    by Jackie Reeve

    Blankets don’t have to be cleaned as often as sheets, but a proper wash a few times a year is a good idea. We explain how to launder several kinds of blankets.

  • The Sunbeam Velvet Plush Heated Blanket, our pick for best electric blanket, laid on a sofa with the control on top.

    The Best Electric Blanket and Heated Mattress Pad

    by Courtney Schley, Alex Arpaia, and Katie Okamoto

    After testing dozens of heated mattress pads and blankets over the years, we found the best ones to keep you cozy at night.

  • Rumpled white linens

    All the Sheets Wirecutter Recommends

    by Jackie Reeve

    Here’s every set of sheets we recommend, from breezy summer linen to cozy winter flannel, from neutral solids to quirky prints.

  • Our picks for best essential oil diffuser, set against a dark green backdrop.

    The Best Essential Oil Diffusers

    by Shannon Palus

    After testing 17 diffusers, our favorite is the Urpower 2nd Gen 300ml Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser.

  • Five of the best alarm clocks, all powered on and showing a time of 12:40.

    The Best Alarm Clocks

    by Gregory Han

    We found the best alarm clocks for all kinds of spaces, from analog and digital ones to smart alarms that gradually wake you up.

  • The Best Sheets

    by Christine Cyr Clisset

    After years of researching bedsheets—from cotton to flannel and everything in between—we’ve found the best sets no matter what your preference.

  • Two white comforters folded up on the floor next to a white teddy bear and one white comforter folded on top of a white ottoman next to an alarm clock and candle on a plate.

    The Best Comforters

    by Jackie Reeve

    We’ve tried dozens of comforters, spending hundreds of hours sleeping on them. Here are the six best.

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