Mattress test: All winners at Stiftung Warentest and Öko-Test

Buying a new mattress is a science in itself. Stiftung Warentest and Öko-Test bring light into the darkness – and regularly test foam, latex and pocket spring core mattresses. Here you can find out which are the best mattresses.

A good and fitting mattress has a positive effect on your night’s sleep and helps to prevent health problems such as back or hip pain. The function of the mattress is to support the spine during sleep, so that the spine stays in its natural position even while you are asleep and your muscles are not active.

The mattress should not only suit your sleeping habits, your physique and your weight. Since you spend around a third of your life in bed and in direct contact with the mattress, it is important that it is free of harmful substances.

By the way: Experts advise not to wait too long before investing in a new mattress. With good care, high-quality mattresses can last up to fourteen years, according to TÜV Rheinland. For hygienic reasons, mattresses should not be used for longer periods.

Mattresses tested by Stiftung Warentest

Stiftung Warentest continuously tests mattresses. The most recent results are from September 2022, here ten new models were checked for their lying properties, durability, pollution, odor nuisance, declaration, supine or lateral position, etc.

Test winners in the current test are the Breckle Weida Pro Body** (grade 2.0) and the Badenia Irisette Büsum** (grade 2.2). “All body types lie well on them in a supine and lateral position,” was the verdict of the examiners.

Which is the best mattress?

In our overview, we present you with the test winners for the various mattress types – from foam to latex to innerspring mattresses. To do this, we took a closer look at the results from 2021 and 2022.

You can find the detailed results online at Stiftung Warentest.

Foam mattresses – the test winners at a glance

Foam mattresses are light and are characterized by high elasticity. As soon as you move, they quickly return to their original shape. Its core consists of a specific mattress foam, eg visco foam, cold foam or comfort foam. Foam mattresses are not suitable for people who sweat a lot at night. Since they are easy to clean and air out, they are a good choice for allergy sufferers.

The best foam mattresses 90 x 200 cm**

• Breckle Weida Pro Body S 592: grade 2.0 / price: approx. 370 euros / tested 09/2022 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.2). Available from Otto or Baur

• Badenia Irisette Büsum KS: grade 2.2 / price: approx. 350 euros / tested 09/2022 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.2). Available from Betten Prinz or Amazon

• Sun Garden ComfortPur P1440: grade 2.2 / price: approx. 180 euros / tested 09/2022 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.1). Available at Poco

The best foam mattresses 140 x 200 cm**

• Dream night comfort 7 zones 2 in 1 duo cold foam mattress: grade 2.6 / price: approx. 250 euros / tested 02/2021 / rating “health and environment”: very good (1.4). Available from Amazon or Aldi

• Bett1.de Bodyguard: grade 2.7 / price: approx. 340 euros / tested 02/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4). Available at Bett1.de

• Danish bed camp Dreamzone Gold F115: grade 2.7 / price: approx. 415 euros / tested 02/2021, / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4). Currently not available online.

Latex mattresses – the test winners at a glance

The advantage of a latex mattress is that the material is very elastic. This makes latex very adaptable and supports a comfortable, usually rather soft lying position. Latex mattresses have one major disadvantage: they are quite expensive to buy.

The best latex mattresses 90 x 200 cm**

• Allnatura Sanastar-Comfort: grade 2.2 / price: approx. 760 euros / tested 02/2022 / “health and environment” rating: good (1.7). Available from Allnatura

• Elza Premia Cotton: grade 2.6 / price: approx. 940 euros / tested 02/2022 / “health and environment” rating: good (1.9).

• Dormiente Natural Basic NB: grade 2.7 / price: approx. 1,050 euros / tested 02/2022 / “health and environment” rating: good (1.7)

Good to know: The test winner – the natural latex mattress “Sanastar-Comfort” from Allnatura is made in Germany. The latex comes from sustainable forestry and meets the criteria of the FSC.

Innerspring mattresses – the test winners at a glance

The best innerspring mattresses 90 x 200 cm**

Innerspring mattresses contain steel springs that yield where they are loaded (point elasticity). Anyone who sweats heavily is well advised to use a spring core mattress. Spring mattresses have the disadvantage that they are heavy and therefore difficult to transport.

• Emma Dynamic: grade 2.2 / price: approx. 240 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4). Available from Otto, Segmüller or Amazon

• Breckle Smart Sleep 6000 KS TFK: grade: 2.4 / price: approx. 450 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.5). Available from Otto, Quelle or Baur

• Mattresses Concord The mattress TFK: grade 2.5 / price: approx. 200 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.1). Available at Mattresses Concord

The best innerspring mattresses 140 x 200 cm**

• Emma Dynamic: grade 1.8 / price: approx. 370 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4). Available from Otto, Segmüller or Amazon

• Badenia Trendline BT1000 Classic: grade 2.3 / price: approx. 380 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4).

• Mattresses Concord The mattress TFK: grade 2.5 / price: approx. 270 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.2). Available at Mattresses Concord

Test winner Öko-Test

• In the practical test by Öko-Test from 2013, the mattresses Elza Forma Pur Medium and Sembella Belair Clima Natur Version Lana performed best with a rating of 1.8.
• The Allnatura Supra-Comfort natural latex** (available from Allnatura**) achieved a similarly high result of 1.9. At approx. 730 euros (for 90×200 cm) it is relatively expensive, but also particularly harmless.
• The same Allnatura mattress was also able to convince the Stiftung Warentest in October 2018 with the grade “good” (2.2).

What we like: The eco-mattress made of natural latex “Supra-Comfort”** from Allnatura is made in Germany. The latex comes from sustainable forestry and meets the criteria of the FSC.

Test: Eco-mattresses without harmful substances

The testers from Stiftung Warentest checked the covers, fine upholstery and core for harmful substances such as pesticides, plasticizers, flame retardants and organotin compounds. The indoor air pollution, the odor nuisance and the disposal also played a role in the test.

Eco-mattresses in the test: sleep free from harmful substances

We spend an average of seven to eight hours – and thus almost a third of our lives – in bed. It is not only important that our spine rests gently, but also that the mattress we lie on is free of toxins and pollutants. Materials that have been tested for harmful substances are important for healthy sleep and optimal recovery. In its mattress test, Stiftung Warentest pays attention to aspects such as pollutants, indoor air pollution and odor nuisance. Here are the test winners for the ecological mattresses:

Particularly low-emission foam mattresses (Stiftung Warentest)**:

• Breckle Weida Pro Body S 592 (90 x 200 cm): grade 2.0 / price: approx. 370 euros / tested 09/2022 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.2). Available from Otto or Baur

• MFO VitaSan comfort (90 x 200 cm): grade: 2.0 / price: approx. 450 euros / tested 02/2022 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.3). Available at MFO Mattresses

• Badenia Büsum KS (90 x 200 cm): grade: 2.2 / price: approx. 350 euros / tested 09/2022 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.2) beds Prinz or Amazon

Particularly low-emission spring core mattresses (Stiftung Warentest)**:

• Emma Dynamic (140 x 200 cm): grade: 1.8 / price: approx. 365 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4). Available from Otto, Segmüller or Amazon

• Emma Dynamic (90 x 200 cm): grade 2.2 / price: approx. 240 euros / tested 09/2021 / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4). Available from Otto, Segmüller or Amazon

• Badenia Trendline BT1000 Classic (140 x 200 cm): grade 2.3 / price: approx. 380 euros / “health and environment” rating: very good (1.4).

Tips for buying a mattress

• The test result is an important point of reference – but your personal preferences also count. The best way to find out what material the mattress of your choice should be made of is to do a test in the shop.
• Anyone who sweats easily at night is well advised to use a spring core mattress, while those who tend to shiver should opt for a foam or latex mattress.
• The tests by Stiftung Warentest show that the manufacturer’s hardness specifications are often incorrect. In the laboratory, the testers determined some other values. Stiftung Warentest advises: “The degree of firmness of a mattress does not affect its supporting properties. A soft mattress can give the spine just as much support as a hard one.” This means: You can choose the firmness of the bed according to your preference and how comfortable you are.
• The tests show that expensive does not automatically mean good. Some good mattresses are available for around 100 euros.

Care tips for your mattress

1. In order to be able to use your mattress for as long as possible, you should take good care of it. You can prevent mold growth by regularly turning or airing the mattress. Then you don’t have to dispose of your mattress too early.
2. In another article, we will tell you what to look out for if you suffer from a house dust mite allergy.

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