Most mattresses in this price range are of hybrid construction, making them more affordable to a lot of people. We’ve chosen mattresses that can appeal to the liking of most people. Not too cushy nor too firm, just right in between. Queen-size beds too are the comfiest and not an overkill if you sleep alone or with your significant other.
Also, if you fancy a bouncier spring mattress, this can be hard to come by with a 500-dollar buffet. So we have handpicked mattresses with coils and foam construction. This will give you a taste of the bouncy comfort without the hefty price tag.
So let’s see what we have here.
Dreamfoam Essential
Even the thinnest model of this cushy mattress can give you a sleep that will envelop you in cloudy softness. This is a great pick if you’re longing for something that can hug your body and wrap you in a comforting embrace. The memory foam material will give you that hug-in-a-mug experience.
It’s also great for isolating motion, thus making it comfortable for couples. However if one of you is a side sleeper, you might need more support for the shoulders and hips.
Also, edge support is great, it can lend that balanced feel through the corners of the mattress, and there are no sinking sides. You can sit on the edge and you’ll have a leveled on top of the bed.
Zinus green tea
This is highly recommended if you’re looking for a queen mattress that is a little bit more springy. It has a coil system so you’d have that traditional springy and bouncy feel and firm support. This type of comfort can satisfy most people’s desire for support and pressure relief. It will not feel too firm, so you can also get that satisfying softness, not akin to memory foam, but close to it. The top is made of a soft cloudlike material, which lends that luxurious plus. But you will not sink deep into it since it has a coil system. It offers sufficient firmness for back and stomach sleepers, they’ll surely be lulled to dreamland. Side sleepers might want a little bit more soft overall and more pressure relief for the shoulders and hips.
And of course, with the bouncy feel comes a more responsive bed. It will be easier to shift positions, thus making it a fun bed for making love.
The downside? The bounciness can make it poor in motion isolation. Also, the fireproof material is made from fiberglass.
Novilla Bliss
This mattress sits between firm comfort and a cushy one. It has a medium-firm feel that most people will find comfortable. You got that average contouring and hug from the memory foam material. At the same time, it has adequate pressure relief and support for the entire body.
Edge support is also excellent. You can lay or sprawl your legs and body to the edge of the bed and have this well-balanced feeling that part of your body will cave into the bed.
It also has great motion isolation, making it a great option for couples too. Do you want to know how huggable yet supportive it feels? It is akin to a Tempurpedic mattress but at a more affordable price tag.
But this baby can get a bit hot for your liking, especially once the temperature rises. So that’s one thing to look out for if you’re a hot and sweaty sleeper, or crank up the A/C. And oh, the trial period is just for a month.
Mellow Olaf
This 12″ queen mattress is a dream to sleep on. It will give you a comfortable base while lending a cool and breathable surface to sleep on. iT is infused with gel cooling beads making it a great pick for summer and sweaty sleepers.
This also has a taller profile so most will find it easier to get out of bed. Thus taller people will not compromise their back in getting in and out of bed. That often happens with a bed that has a rather low profile, lumbar pain might be inevitable.
As luxuriously soft and comfortable as this mattress is, it is a premium option out of the other mattresses on this list, thigh still within the price range. Also, some may find it too soft for their liking, especially stomach sleepers.
Tuft and Needle adaptive foam
If you need a mattress that can offer serious pressure relief, this is it. This adaptive foam mattress contains two foam layers that can lend instant pressure relief for the entire body.
One of the cons, however, the profile can be a bit short. So those with longer legs might find it more of an effort to get in and out of bed. But to make up for this shortcoming, you get this well-balanced feel that can give you a very supportive nook for sleeping. Though it’s not that advisable for taller people. We see this more suitable for solo sleepers who are of average height.
You will not sink in too deep and you will feel that on the bed leveled experience. But it is decently firm for most people’s liking. This is a dream bed for back sleepers, though stomach sleepers might want a firmer bed.
Linenspa
Another bouncy and springy bed is on our list. This is a hybrid mattress that combines coils and foam layers. So it can give a decent plushness, not too soft just right, and you get that support from the coils. The coils also make this a very bouncy bed, it is quite responsive and fun for intimate moments with your loved one.
It has a sufficient layer of memory foam that can give you that traditional contouring memory foam is notorious for. Though not as intense as a pure memory foam mattress, it will give you a taste of soft comfort.
You can get this mattress in different thicknesses, 8”, 10” and 12”. But the thinner one can be a bit short so we recommend getting either the 10-inch or the 12-inch. Also, the thicker mattress has a more soft and lush feel. The thinner one may suffice for light solo sleepers though.
Sleep innovations Marley
This is a great option for those who sleep hot. It is one of the cooler mattresses on this list and it is equipped with a cooling tech that really works for hot summers and rising temperatures.
It has three inches of airflow channel foam that’s breathable to whisk away body heat buildup. Plus there is another two-inch layer of cooling memory gel that can wick away heat from the body. So if you’re looking for a cooler bed then we highly recommend this one.
The cons is that you will not have that balanced feel. it can be a bit sinking on the edges. Once you sprawl your legs to the side of the bed, there will be an uneven feeling.
And doh, it can also have a rather strong chemical smell during the first few days. So we highly recommend letting the smell dissipate before using, especially if you have kids with you or if you have allergies to certain chemical compounds.
Best Price
True to its name, this is the more budget-friendly option out of the queen mattress we have for today. Though you still get that nice cushion, this is reasonably equivalent to the cost of the mattress. So you have to manage your expectations.
However, this comes with a shorter sleep trial period of only 30 days. The other mattresses on this list have a longer trial period of 100 days.
It is a lightweight option so we recommend it more for skinny to those of average weight. Edge support is not the best, so heavy folks will sink into the edge of the bed, making it challenging to get out of it in the morning. This may also lack support if you are heavy, and it can flatten out easily.
But if you’re lightweight, this is a nice and comfortable bargain for a queen-sized mattress. Thus we recommend this better for solo sleepers rather than couples.
Other Queen Mattress Recommendations
Allswell
This is another queen mattress that has a coil system as the base of support, making it a viable contender if you wanna a springy bouncy bed that is also supportive at the same time. You can enjoy that satisfying hug that is neither sinking nor lacking. It has a medium firm comfort and can help with spinal alignment too. So if you need a mattress that can prevent your hips from sagging or sinking too deep in the bed, this is a great option.
It can give your body a well-balanced feel and can support the weight evenly. And oh, what also sets this apart is that it is charcoal and copper infused. This is a cooling factor and helps wick away moisture and sweat.
Though motion transfer is not the best. Couples may find themselves waking up in the model of them constantly moving.
Sleepy’s
This Is a very responsive innerspring mattress. You get that traditional firm support but at the same time, it lends a bit more softness since it is also made of a hybrid construction. You get that thin foam layer that gently and subtly cushions the body. Though some may find it too hard to sleep on the side. That’s why this is comfortable for mostly back sleepers or those who are used to a firm innerspring mattress and just want to amp up the softness a tad bit more. This is like an upgraded version of the too-firm traditional innerspring mattresses.
Also, this type of mattress can greatly help with spinal alignment and can prevent your hips from sinking too deep into the bed. It’s also very easy to switch positions since it is very responsive. Hence counsel will find it a fun and reactive bed for intimate moments. The downside? With a more responsive bed comes poor motion isolation.
Advantages of a queen size mattress
Whether you’re sleeping alone, with a pet, or with someone else, queen-size mattresses can give you a satisfyingly wide surface to retire. It’s neither too big nor too small. It’s zen for the one person if you need more legroom and if you have your dog or cat tucking it in the night with you. It also has sufficient surface area for couples, whether for sleep or play.
And with a 500 dollar budget, you can get one that will give you the things you need for a dream worthy sleep- decent softness, ample support, some spinal alignment, and some may have more breathable options.
But of course, you also have to consider your sleeping position. Thus you’ll find a more satisfying bed however you may sleep.