If you sleep hot, a gel mattress could help. The gel draws heat away from your body, creating a cooler sleep surface than the classic memory foam. "Gel mattress" can mean a few things, but typically, there's liquid gel swirled in the memory foam layer or tiny gel beads infused throughout it. This description fits most of the mattresses on this list, aside from Purple, which is made of a unique gel-like material.According to a recent CNET survey, 46% of surveyed US adults are willing to invest in a quality mattress to improve their sleep. If youre one of them, weve rounded up the best gel-infused mattresses -- from athlete-friendly to eco-friendly -- that you can buy online to relieve pressure points and improve sleep quality. Ive personally tested around 100 beds, while our team has reviewed about 350, including dozens with gel technology. Our Picks How we sort our mattresses Filter by Firmness Select all Soft (1-4) Only Medium (5-8) Only Firm (9-10) Only Clear Sleep style Select all Back Only Combination Only Side Only Stomach Only Clear Mattress type Select all Hybrid Only Memory foam Only Air mattress Only Clear Best gel mattress overall Purple Mattress View details $1,499 at Purple View details Best gel mattress for athletes Bear Pro Hybrid View details $1,460 at Bear Mattress View details Best budget gel mattress Allswell 10" Hybrid View details $284 at Walmart View details Best cooling gel mattress Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid View details View details Best eco-friendly gel mattress Brentwood Home Oceano View details $1,839 at Brentwood Home View details Best gel mattress for side sleepers with back pain Nectar Ultra View details $3,282 at Nectar Sleep View details Best firm gel memory foam mattress Saatva Contour5 View details $2,999 at Saatva View details What is the best gel mattress overall? Jon Gomez/CNETTaking the spot as the best overall gel mattress is the Purple Mattress, thanks to its proprietary GelFlex Grid. Made of hyper-elastic polymer, the grid material is stretchy and simultaneously soft and supportive. It's unlike any other gel mattress, offering a unique feel that's buoyant and responsive while also providing pressure relief. Around a medium on the firmness scale, it can pretty much accommodate all sleeping positions. Best gel mattresses for 2025 Wes Ott/CNET Photo Gallery 1/3 Wes Ott/CNET $1,499 at Purple Pros Breathable; helps regulate body temperature Unique and distinct gel-like feel Accommodates all sleeping positions Cons Not for those wanting a traditional feel No coils for added durability Type Hyper-Elastic Polymer mattressFirmness Medium or 5Trial 100 nightsWarranty 10-year warranty Photo Gallery 1/3