As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, I’ve tested my fair share of mattresses — from budget memory foam options to luxury pillow tops.

So, when I had the opportunity to test the best mattress of the year, and renowned for being one of the best mattresses in the world, I jumped at the chance. The Saatva Classic has a reputation for the perfect balance of ultimate comfort, support and luxury.

While I tested the Saatva Classic in our Sleep Lab, examining its performance in areas like pressure relief, motion isolation and support, I slept on its super affordable competitor, the DreamCloud Classic, at home for three weeks so I could compare the two.

And, now with the Black Friday mattress sales picking up, it’s never been a better time to ask the question: Should you splurge or save?

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