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Otty leads Guardian mattress review, with Ikea named budget pick

Original report: 26 August 2026

The Guardian’s review of 18 mattresses selected Otty’s Original Hybrid as its overall favourite, Simba’s Hybrid Pro for couples and Ikea’s Valevåg for budget buyers. Family-panel testing highlighted differences in comfort, cooling and how well mattresses absorbed a partner’s movements.