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Mattresses: Sizes, Types and What to Check Before Buying

Updated September 28, 2026 · As an Amazon Associate, PicksHive earns from qualifying purchases.

Choose the size first (a queen is 60 × 80 inches), then the construction: all-foam mattresses isolate motion and cost less, hybrids add coils for bounce and airflow. Firmness should suit how you sleep — softer for side sleepers, firmer for back and stomach sleepers.

Most mattresses sold on Amazon arrive compressed in a box and expand over a day or two. That makes the details on the listing — height, layers, firmness description and trial or warranty terms set by the seller — more important than the photos.

Queen is the most common size, so it gets its own section below, but the same checks apply to every size.

What to check before you buy

Size
Twin 38×75 in, Twin XL 38×80, Full 54×75, Queen 60×80, King 76×80, California King 72×84. Measure the bed frame and doorways too.
Foam or hybrid
All-foam beds hug the body and reduce motion transfer. Hybrids add pocketed coils for a bouncier feel, firmer edges and more airflow.
Height
10 inches suits most adults; 12 inches and up usually means thicker comfort layers. Taller mattresses need deep-pocket sheets.
Firmness
Brands describe firmness differently. Side sleepers usually want medium to medium-soft; back and stomach sleepers usually want medium-firm.
Foundation
Check the slat spacing or foundation the manufacturer requires — using the wrong base can affect support and warranty terms.

40 products from the PicksHive catalog, listed in the order we added them — not a ranking. Titles, images, prices and availability come from Amazon.

Queen size mattresses

60 × 80 inches — fits most couples and guest rooms. The widest choice of foam and hybrid designs.

Queen Mattress, 12 Inch Queen Size Hybrid Mattresses in a Box

Queen Mattress, 12 Inch Queen Size Hybrid Mattresses in a Box

CH CHARME HOUSE

$161.49

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Queen Mattress 12 Inch Medium Firm Hybrid Mattress Queen Size Memory Foam Pocket Springs Queen Bed Matress in a Box for All Sleeping Positions Motion Isolation Comfortable Sleep (Black, Queen 12 inch)

Queen Mattress 12 Inch Medium Firm Hybrid Mattress Queen Size Memory Foam Pocket Springs Queen Bed Matress in a Box for All Sleeping Positions Motion Isolation Comfortable Sleep (Black, Queen 12 inch)

ZhruiDett

$189.99

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14 Inch Queen Mattress, Upgraded 7-Zone Support Hybrid Queen Size Mattress In A Box with Cooling Gel Memory Foam & Pocket Coils for Back Pain Relief, 365-Night Trial, 10 Years Warranty, Medium Firm

14 Inch Queen Mattress, Upgraded 7-Zone Support Hybrid Queen Size Mattress In A Box with Cooling Gel Memory Foam & Pocket Coils for Back Pain Relief, 365-Night Trial, 10 Years Warranty, Medium Firm

Grbsy

$259.99

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16 Inch Queen Size Mattress, Upgraded Luxury Hybrid Queen Mattress In A Box with 7-Zone Support for Cool Night & Pressure Relief, Motion Isolation, Designed in the USA, 365-Night Trial, Medium Firm

16 Inch Queen Size Mattress, Upgraded Luxury Hybrid Queen Mattress In A Box with 7-Zone Support for Cool Night & Pressure Relief, Motion Isolation, Designed in the USA, 365-Night Trial, Medium Firm

Grbsy

$329.99

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Hybrid mattresses

Coils plus foam: easier to move on and usually cooler than all-foam.

Signature Design by Ashley 12 Inch Hybrid King Mattress in a Box

Signature Design by Ashley 12 Inch Hybrid King Mattress in a Box

Signature Design by Ashley

$399.99

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Other sizes and foam mattresses

King, full and twin options in the PicksHive catalog.

Zinus Memory Foam 10 Inch Green Tea Mattress, Queen

Zinus Memory Foam 10 Inch Green Tea Mattress, Queen

Zinus

$229.99

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Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of a queen mattress?
A standard queen is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. Height varies by model, commonly 8 to 14 inches.
Is a hybrid better than memory foam?
Neither is better overall. Hybrids feel bouncier and sleep cooler for many people; memory foam gives more contouring and motion isolation at a lower price.
How long does a mattress in a box take to expand?
Most need 24 to 72 hours to reach full size. Check the listing, and allow airing time for any initial smell.