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Best Gel Mattress Toppers

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
ViscoSoft
4-Inch Dual Layer Gel-Infused Mattress Topper
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Bottom Line

A cozy, well-made mattress topper with supportive yet soft cushioning.

Pros

Most users felt this option kept them cool and comfortable, providing good cushioning and softness. Some said it helped with back pain. It stands out for being made of quality materials and being easy to put on. We love that it lacks odor and comes with its own quilted enclosure.

Cons

A few felt that the topper didn't keep them as cool as expected.

Serta
2.5-Inch Gel-Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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Bottom Line

A comfortable topper option from a well-known brand.

Pros

Customers report that this topper provides a restful sleep and plenty of comfort. even after years of use. Users also note that it easily conforms to the body and is easy on the joints.

Cons

Some felt it wasn't as soft as expected or didn't fit the bed properly. Tends to have odor on arrival. On the expensive side.

Best Bang for the Buck
Linenspa
2-Inch Convoluted Gel Swirl Mattress Topper
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Bottom Line

A solid topper option that sells for about a quarter of the cost of some other models.

Pros

Consumers appreciated the good value for the cost as well as the quality and feel of this topper. Some remarked it helped with back pain. It stands out for its softness, comfort, and lack of odor.

Cons

Not everyone felt it was as cool as expected; may not fit the mattress exactly.

Advanced Sleep Solutions
2-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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Bottom Line

A plush, yet supportive, choice that's a good value for the cost.

Pros

Users noted the softness, comfort, and value of this option. Some felt it helped ease back and joint pain, and most felt it kept them cool during sleep. We also like it lacks the chemical odor some toppers have.

Cons

A few felt it wasn't soft enough; didn't keep all customers cool enough.

Broyhill
Comfort Temp 4-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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Bottom Line

A good choice for a soft topper designed to keep you cool.

Pros

Consumers commented on the soft and luxurious feel of this topper, with many claiming it kept them cool during the night and was still supportive despite its softness.

Cons

Lacks a cover; some felt it did not keep them cool or wasn't comfortable enough.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 18 Models Considered
  • 7 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 163 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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      Amy
      Writer
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      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    ViscoSoft

    4-Inch Dual Layer Gel-Infused Mattress Topper

    ViscoSoft

    4-Inch Dual Layer Gel-Infused Mattress Topper

    A cozy, well-made mattress topper with supportive yet soft cushioning.

    $174
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    Serta

    2.5-Inch Gel-Memory Foam Mattress Topper

    Serta

    2.5-Inch Gel-Memory Foam Mattress Topper

    A comfortable topper option from a well-known brand.

    $268
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    Linenspa

    2-Inch Convoluted Gel Swirl Mattress Topper

    Linenspa

    2-Inch Convoluted Gel Swirl Mattress Topper

    A solid topper option that sells for about a quarter of the cost of some other models.

    $59
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    Advanced Sleep Solutions

    2-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper

    Advanced Sleep Solutions

    2-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper

    A plush, yet supportive, choice that's a good value for the cost.

    $99