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Which mattress topper brand to buy in 2024
You can buy a basic mattress topper for less than £20, although many cost more. Our survey of mattress topper brands can guide you towards one that's worth your money.
If you're looking to buy a mattress topper because you really need a new mattress, but don't think you have the budget for one, we can help.
Check out our best cheap mattresses where you can find a decent mattress at a lower-than-average price. We've had cheapest Best Buy mattresses costing around £150 - which is half the price of some of the most expensive mattress toppers.
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Brand | Which? customer score | Comfort | How well the mattress topper matched its description | Value for money |
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Dunelm | ||||
Ikea | ||||
John Lewis | ||||
Marks & Spencer | ||||
Silentnight | ||||
Soak&Sleep |
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Sample sizes: Dorma (36), Dunelm (106), Ikea (81), John Lewis (234), Marks & Spencer (74), Silentnight (74), Soak&Sleep (34)
Is it worth buying a mattress topper?
If you can't afford a new mattress, or don't want to replace the one you have at the moment, a mattress topper can help make what you have more comfortable for the time being.
More than half of Which? members who took part in our 2023 survey bought a topper to make their mattress more comfortable (and 85% said it did indeed make their bed more comfortable). A third of respondents bought one to help protect their mattress from wear and tear.
Our lab testers have previously found that a mattress topper won't offer any extra body support but can improve pressure distribution in some instances, such as on a firm or thin mattress, giving you a more comfortable experience.
However, if your mattress is already sagging, or has softened a lot over time, a mattress topper may not make that much difference: it's probably time to buy a new mattress. Our round-up of the best mattresses lists the very best mattresses from our extensive lab tests.
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This article uses insights from the Which? Connect panel, collected from research activities with our members. Find out how to get involved