If you like sleeping on a rock-hard mattress, check out our 9 picks for the best extra-firm mattresses from the most reputable brands.

Our sleep editors found the best medium-firm mattresses that blend support, pressure relief and comfort. These are the top nine, from Bear, Nectar, DreamCloud and more.

A firm mattress (sometimes referred to as a hard mattress) is usually around 8 to 8.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. An extra firm mattress will rate at between 9 and 10 out of 10.

We tested eight popular firm mattresses to compare how well they relieve back pain and support stomach and back sleepers. We found two we’d recommend to anyone.

You can find plenty of basic firm mattresses for $600-$1,200, while midrange firm mattresses cost $1,200-$2,200 and high-end mattresses with top-quality comfort, construction and sleep technology ...

2. Firmness Level: Look for a mattress labeled “firm” or “extra-firm.” Check reviews to see if it aligns with your expectations, as firmness can vary by brand.

An extra firm mattress will score around a 9 out of 10 on the firmness scale and is a step up in sturdiness from a firm mattress (usually 8 out of 10), offering ultimate support and rigidity.

The best firm mattress for back pain may help in your quest to achieve better rest and eliminate morning aches. Our picks include beds from Plank, Saatva and Avocado.

Costco offers several highly rated firm mattress options, including the Novaform Comfort Grande Plus, the Sealy Response Performance Gray Cove Firm, and the Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C Extra Firm.

Overall, we highly recommend the Sleepmax 3 Inch Firm Mattress Topper Queen for anyone looking for a firm to extra firm mattress topper. It’s CertiPUR-US certified and OEKO-TEX certified ...

The pillow top is an extra expense, but it adds two permanently attached additional layers of organic latex. ... Our pick for best medium-firm mattress is DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress.