Mattress toppers: ViscoSoft Select High Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper is our No-Brainer pick

Start with how your bed feels

A topper changes how a mattress feels, but it cannot fix a sagging one. Thicker memory foam feels softer and more cradling; thinner, springier foam adds comfort without the sinking feel. Check whether the topper has straps or a cover.

ViscoSoft Select High Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper

The ViscoSoft Select High Density topper is the one most people should buy to soften a firm or tired mattress. It comes in 2, 3 or 4 inch thicknesses, and ViscoSoft lists a removable, washable cover plus adjustable corner straps and a non-slip bottom that help keep it in place. Memory foam can feel warm, so hot sleepers may prefer the thinner version.

Tuft & Needle Mattress Topper

The Tuft & Needle topper is the pick if you want a softer surface without the slow, sinking feel of memory foam. Its 2-inch layer of responsive foam springs back quickly, which suits combination sleepers who move around. Tuft & Needle lists a 100-night trial. It has no corner straps, so it can shift a little on some mattresses.

Linenspa 3-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper

The Linenspa 3-inch gel memory foam topper is the budget pick for adding plush cushioning to a firm or older mattress. Linenspa lists CertiPUR-US certified foam and a 3-year warranty. It has no cover or straps, so put a fitted sheet over it, and give it a day or two to fully expand after unboxing.

Choose by feel and budget

Pick the ViscoSoft for a thick, plush layer that stays put. Pick the Tuft & Needle if you change positions a lot and dislike sinking in. Pick the Linenspa for an affordable way to soften a firm mattress.

What stands out

• The ViscoSoft has straps and a washable cover
• The Tuft & Needle foam springs back quickly
• The Linenspa comes in a 3-inch gel foam layer

Watch out for

• A topper will not fix a sagging mattress
• Memory foam can sleep warm
• New foam can smell at first; air it out

Before you buy

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Choose the feel you want, then the thickness.

Think about the fit: Choose by the feel you want, then thickness.

Check before buying: Thickness, foam type, straps, cover and the return policy

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