The 10 Best Gel Mattress Pads

When you choose the Zinus Foam Sleep Master (around $82), not only do you get a 2-inch topper that offers support and comfort, but you also get a five-year, worry-free warranty. It doesn’t include a separate cover, but it’ll fit under a standard or deep-pocket sheet just fine.

The Simmons 3-Inch Sculpted BeautyRest (around $99) features a textured bottom that eliminates motion transfer, so it's ideal for people who toss and turn at night. It's also one of the best for side sleepers, because it alleviates hip pressure.

The Lucid Ventilated 2-Inch (about $199) is extremely light and portable, the perfect option if you can't afford to replace your old bedding, but want to give it new life. The no-latex foam is designed to distribute heat for an even temperature.

As a compact, solid option, the ViscoSoft Density (appx. $190) provides the strength and pressure relief that many other lighter models just can’t offer. You won’t struggle to keep it on your bed, either, thanks to elastic straps that are built into the cover.

The Advanced Sleep Solutions Topper (appx. $49) cradles your body and eases discomfort around pressure points, potentially offering relief for chronic back pain and arthritis sufferers. It can also make old spring mattresses more comfortable for those with joint issues.

High-quality foam that's made with green tea extract gives the Zinus Air Flow (around $29) the ability to provide a restful night of shuteye. It is infused with castor oil, as well, which can help prevent unwelcome bacteria from building up and causing odors.

The Sleep Innovations Dual Layer (about $150) has a 2-inch cooling layer topped with another 2 inches of a fluffy fiber fill that makes it feel like you're snoozing on a cloud. Plus, it is made with strengthened cell walls that will always hold their shape, even after years of use.

The DreamFoam Bedding Swirl (about $83) is good for your back, with its soft visco-elastic memory foam. It's environmentally-friendly, too, featuring a no-formaldehyde, no-lead, and emissions-tested construction. Its unique swirl pattern is pretty neat, as well.

The Milliard 2-Inch Topper (appx. $96) comes with a removable bamboo cover that is designed to keep it from sliding around on a mattress. This model conforms to the body quite well, putting little pressure on any one area, so you never wake up sore.

For the price, it’s tough to beat the LinenSpa Gel-Infused (around $80), which will revitalize even the most rock-hard of mattresses with its plush feel. You can be sure the foam is high quality, too, since it is certified to CertiPUR-US standards.