Which pillow top mattress offers the best value for money under $500?

This medium-to-firm hybrid mattress combines a pillow top with 2cm of soft foam and 3cm of cooling gel foam. Its 1000 individually pocketed springs and 2000 mini pocket springs provide responsive support and help reduce partner disturbance, making it suitable for couples and sleepers who prefer firmer support.

This medium-to-firm mattress combines 1000 individually pocketed springs with four foam layers, including 2cm of memory foam and a plush pillow top. It suits sleepers seeking pressure relief, responsive support, and a cooler feel from breathable foam, especially couples who want reduced partner disturbance.

This firm orthopaedic mattress combines 1500 pocket springs with a 3cm memory foam layer and a plush pillow top. It suits back and stomach sleepers seeking strong support, but may feel too firm for many side sleepers.

This 35cm medium-firm hybrid mattress combines 2000 individually pocketed springs with a 2cm memory foam layer, a pillow top and additional comfort fillings. It suits sleepers wanting pressure relief, body-contouring comfort and reduced partner disturbance at a comparatively affordable price.

This 30cm mattress combines 800 traditional pocket springs with 1200 mini pocket springs, plus a 2cm plush foam pillow top and 3cm coolgel foam layer. Its soft-to-medium feel, pressure-relieving cushioning, breathable cover and motion-isolating springs suit side sleepers, couples and people who sleep warm.

The Silentnight Miracoil Eco Pillow Top Mattress combines zoned Miracoil open-coil support with breathable Eco Comfort Fibre and a cushioning pillow top. Its medium-to-firm feel suits sleepers who prefer supportive spinal alignment, pressure relief and reduced roll-together rather than strong motion isolation.