Best Amazon Prime Day mattress sales: What to shop
On the quest for a better night's sleep this Amazon Prime Day? We've got our eye out for the discounts dreams are made of
Mattresses are a huge investment, but they’re also one of the most important you can make. A good mattress plays a major role in determining how you sleep, and it goes without saying that that’s also a big influence on our health. But it isn’t always easy to part with nearly £1,000 to get the right mattress, meaning sales shopping can be absolutely crucial. Luckily, mattress sales happen pretty regularly throughout the year, and it’s easy to get a good discount on some of the best brands. Especially if you shop at an event like Amazon Prime Day.
This year falling on July 11 and 12, Amazon Prime Day is the platform’s biggest and best sales event of the year, and mattresses are a big part of that. And it's even set to hopefully incorporate some of the most exciting brands, like Simba, Emma and Silentnight.
To help you navigate the day as smoothly and efficiently as possible, and to make sure you get the best deals, we’ve already started tracking down the very best Amazon Prime Day mattress sales, many of which have even started going live as part of Amazon’s Early Prime Day deals. Whether you’re after a memory foam mattress, a hybrid, or a traditional one with pocket springs, there’s something for every kind of sleeper.
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The best mattress deals for Amazon Prime day are yet to go live, but if you fancy shopping for one in the meantime, there are a few early deals floating around to make the most of.
- 45% off Higrid Essential mattress
- 40% off Simba Hybrid mattress
- 45% off Simba Premium Seven Zoned Mattress
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Thankfully for you lucky shoppers, Amazon Prime Day is only a few weeks away on July 11 and 12 with two full days of discounts going live on the site. Sign up to our GQ Recommends newsletter to make sure you're the first to know. You can also keep an eye on our coverage of the Amazon Prime Day deals as and when they do drop.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Second, only to Black Friday and the January sales, Amazon Prime Day has secured itself in the sale shopping calendar as one of the biggest tentpole events of the year. Falling each year on two days in the summer, although this was delayed to October because of the pandemic in 2020, Prime Day sees Amazon drop its prices on a wide range of products on site. Whether you're after body hair trimmers or toothbrushes, make sure you don't miss out on one of the best money-saving opportunities around.
How do I sign up to Amazon Prime?
The best way to reap the benefits of Prime Day is, of course, to make sure you're signed up to Amazon Prime. Not only will this give you free next-day delivery, but you'll also have access to the Prime sales for only £8.99 per month, or try a free 30-day subscription trial when using a unique email address. Dreamy!
How do I choose the right mattress?
Mattresses vary quite substantially, so figuring out which one is right for you involves taking quite a few factors into consideration. Part of it comes down to personal preference around whether you like a firmer or a softer mattress, whether you like to sleep in a cooler environment, and how much you care about the more premium mattress features, but you'll also need to do some research into which style of mattress will work best for your sleeping position, body size, and to support any areas of your body which might require a bit more attention. You can head to our guide to the best mattresses here for a more detailed guide.
What are the best Amazon Prime Day mattress deals?
We've highlighted some of the best mattresses that we expect to go on sale for Amazon Prime Day below. And some even have deals live already thanks to Amazon's early Prime Day deals.
1/8Simba hybrid mattress (double)
- Pros: Good temperature regulation.
- Cons: Can take time to adapt to.
- Firmness: Medium/firm
- Type of mattress: Hybrid
- Sizes available: Single, small double, double, king, super king
With 150,000-plus five-star reviews under its belt, Simba's hybrid mattress promises to lull you to sleep without a fuss. Its hybrid moniker refers to the fact it's made from springs and foam, with both working together to offer comfortable levels of support. The springs act like mini bellows to push warm air away, while the various foam layers work together to support you in different ways. £749 with a 40% voucher at checkout at amazon.co.uk
2/8Higrid Essential
- Pros: Good at temperature regulation, designed for back support, 200 night trial
- Cons: As with many mattresses, it comes with a strong smell that fades in a few days
- Firmness: Medium firm
- Type of mattress:
- Sizes available: Single, King, Super King
Higrid’s Ortho mattress is one of the latest to arrive on an ever-saturated mattress market in the UK, but this one brings with it some new technology - patented Japanese technology to be exact. It all starts with the SmartGrid technology that adapts to the body as you move, responding to your weight and shape to ensure you have the right amount of support throughout the night. Pair this with the 2,500 air channels that regulate your temperature and ensure things are breathable overnight, and you’ve got a comfortable, supportive, and hot-weather (or hot sleeper) friendly mattress. While it isn’t a hybrid in the traditional sense of the word (normal hybrid mattresses combine pocket springs with foam), the Higrid does have five layers, including a cover, the Japanese Patented Smart Grid, a comfort layer, foam layer and anti-skid base. It’s essentially a twist on a classic memory foam mattress, and it’s got a lot going for it. From £357 - up to 45% off. At amazon.co.uk
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3/8Dormeo Octasmart Hybrid Plus
- Pros: A more affordable hybrid option.
- Cons: Firmer than expected.
- Firmness: Medium/soft
- Type of mattress: Hybrid.
- Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king
There are plenty of excellent hybrid mattresses on the market these days, and while our first port of call is always Simba's Hybrid, if you're after a more affordable iteration, Dormeo's Octasmart is an excellent choice, especially now it's priced at less than £350 in the Amazon Prime Day sales. Made with four layers, including a layer of individual pocket springs, memory foam, an octaspring technology core for zoned support, and a layer of egocell foam, it comes in at a medium firmness which, unlike most hybrids, doesn't feel too firm. Currently, you can purchase it in a range of sizes as well, including a single, double, king and super king. £550 - 5% off at amazon.co.uk
4/8Simba Hybrid Pro
- Pros: Quick, simple set-up, combats joint and back pain
- Cons: More expensive than the Simba Hybrid version
- Firmness: Medium firm
- Type of mattress: Hybrid
- Sizes available: Single, small double, EU double, EU queen, double, king, super king
Treading the balance between Simba's classic ‘Hybrid’ mattress and the brand's most premium option the ‘Luxe’, Simba's ‘Hybrid Pro’ is the perfect compromise that still captures some of the more luxurious features of the higher end option, while maintaining some sense of affordability. Designed with seven layers, it contains up to 5,000 titanium Aerocoil springs which have been structured across two layers, while Simba's unique ‘Simbatex’ foam works to create a memory foam-like feeling but with an enhanced level of breathability and airflow. Now with up to 45 per cent off for Amazon Prime Day, your time has come to invest. £1,599 at amazon.co.uk
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5/8Silentnight 2000 Pocket Gel Pillowtop Mattress
- Pros: Not as firm as other similar mattresses.
- Cons: Strong odour on unpacking.
- Firmness: Medium/soft
- Type of mattress: Pocket spring
- Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king
It's surprisingly challenging to find a good pocket spring mattress these days, especially if you're not that keen on memory foam and prefer the more traditional feel that pocket springs offer. Particularly suited to hot sleepers, the mattress is constructed with a breathable gel layer that not only enhances the comfortable feel of the mattress' surface, but keeps things cool to help regulate your temperature overnight. Best suited for side sleepers, it has a medium-soft firmness level, and is developed with ‘Active Response’ technology for a bouncy and responsive feel that'll help anyone who tends to move around during the night. All this aside, it's the 2,000 pocket springs which give this mattress it's supportive yet soft feel, and make it one you'll be drifting away on happily for many years to come. £571. At amazon.co.uk
6/8Silentnight Easy Living Comfort Rolled Foam Mattress
- Pros: A good guest room option.
- Cons: Wouldn't recommend for everyday use.
- Firmness: Medium/soft
- Type of mattress: Foam.
- Sizes available: Single, double, king.
One of the most affordable mattresses we've seen this Prime Day, Silentnight's Easy Living mattress doesn't carry a huge number of airs and graces with it, but it is a straightforward and accomplished pick for any guest room in need of a medium-comfort pick-me-up. £173 at amazon.co.uk
7/8Simba Premium Seven-Zoned Foam Mattress
- Pros: Designed to promote airflow
- Cons: Not as advanced as other Simba mattresses, best for occasional use.
- Firmness: Medium/firm
- Type of mattress: Foam
- Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king.
Simba might be best known for its hybrid mattresses, but the same care and attention has been applied to its value-oriented foam mattresses as well. Claiming 30 times the airflow of standard foam mattresses – a useful touch in these summer months – this seven-zoned affair also comes with a three-year guarantee and 100 night trial for particularly fussy sleepers. £294 - 35% off at amazon.co.uk
8/8Silentnight 1200 Eco Comfort (medium-firm double)
- Pros: Foam and chemical treatment free.
- Cons: Quite soft if you're after a firmer mattress.
- Firmness: Medium/firm
- Type of mattress: Pocket spring
- Sizes available: Single, double, king.
The Silentnight 1200 Eco Comfort wants to lure you in with a soft, quilted sleep surface, but it's the inside that really counts. A comfort layer features sustainable fibres made from recycled plastic bottles to provide a refreshing, breathable sleep, while the company's zoned Mirapocket support system promises even weight distribution for a better-aligned spine. £374. At amazon.co.uk
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