I slept on two of the best memory foam mattresses — and there's a clear winner for most sleepers

Type: Memory foam Firmness: Medium firm (6.5/10) Height: 13" Sizes: 7 Sleep trial: 365 nights Warranty: Limited lifetime Price: From $549 at Nectar Shipping: Free

Type: Memory foam Firmness: Firm, extra firm (8/10, 9/10) Height: 10" Sizes: 14 Sleep trial: 120 nights Warranty: Limited lifetime Price: From $561.75 at Plank Shipping: Free

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam and the Plank Firm mattress represent two sides of the all-foam bed scale. On the one end you have a squishy mattress that feels like a hug. On the other, the Plank Firm — hard, flat and unyielding.

Our guide to the best memory foam mattresses features foam beds for all sleep needs and budgets, tested and approved by experts.

You might be surprised to learn that I've tried and loved both mattresses, rating them among the be