Available 
Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
from £205-£305.
£205-£305
Sizes tracked: Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size
Buying guide
Best budget mattresses to compare
Compare five budget mattresses on Mattress Online by starting price, firmness and construction, so you can pick the best fit for your budget and bed.
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Last verified: 2026-10-15
Quick verdict
This is a comparison shortlist, not a single-winner verdict. If you want the cheapest starting point, the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress begins at £205, while the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress is the clearest firm-support pick and the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress is the most temperature-comfort-led option in the set. The shortlist spans £205-£815 across five mattresses, so the real value question is whether the extra spend buys a feel or construction you actually want.
Top picks to compare
Start with Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress (£205-£305), Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress (£299-£589), Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress (£335-£605) because they give you a focused set of current retailer options to compare. The visible price range is £205-£815, so check whether the extra spend buys a useful specification difference rather than only a different brand or finish. The shortlist includes Aspire, Bodyshape, Horizon, which helps you compare familiar brands against specification, delivery and value.
Available 
Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
from £299-£589.
£299-£589
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
from £335-£605.
£335-£605
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
from £328-£577.
£328-£577
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Horizon Juno 5000 Pocket Memory Mattress
from £388-£815.
£388-£815
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
At-a-glance comparison
Use this table to scan the shortlist quickly before opening individual product pages. It covers Pocket Sprung, Hybrid, so compare like-for-like where possible before deciding which mattress best fits your usual sleep position, preferred firmness and bed-frame size. Firmness differences include Firm; Firmness differences can matter as much as headline price when you are matching a product to a specific need.
| Product | Type | Firmness | Sizes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size | £205 |
| Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £299 |
| Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | Hybrid | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £335 |
| Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £328 |
| Horizon Juno 5000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £388 |
What stands out in the shortlist
The most useful comparison split here is pocket sprung versus hybrid: pocket sprung models dominate the set, while the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress gives you a more comfort-led construction to compare against the support-first options. MattressOnline also frames orthopaedic mattresses around firmness and support, usually firm or extra firm, so the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress is the obvious reference point if you want a firmer feel. Across the shortlist, every product page shows a 100-night comfort trial, free delivery to most locations and a guarantee, with 1-year and 5-year cover depending on the product.
Buyer trade-offs to weigh up
The headline starting price is only part of the picture because size pricing varies, and all shortlisted mattresses show five size variants. That means the £205 entry point on the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress may still rise meaningfully in the size you need, so compare the live size price before assuming it is the cheapest choice. Low visible review volume is another caution: the shortlist shows ratings, but the counts are thin enough that specification, firmness and retailer terms should carry more weight than star averages alone.
Why these mattresses made the shortlist
The shortlist brings together 5 mattresses from 3 brands — Aspire, Bodyshape and Horizon — so you can compare a practical spread of budget options without treating the page as a market-wide ranking. It also covers 2 constructions, pocket sprung and hybrid, which makes the comparison useful for shoppers deciding between support-led and comfort-led feels. That mix is helpful, but it is not definitive: the page is designed to narrow the field, not to claim that one option suits every budget buyer.
Shortlist benchmark at a glance
The current starting-price range on the shortlist is £205-£388, with the full price span across size options stretching to £815. The median starting price sits at £328, which suggests this is a budget-to-mid-budget comparison rather than a race to the absolute cheapest mattress on the site. All five shortlisted mattresses have five size variants, and the visible review information is too limited to rank the set on reputation alone, so the strongest way to compare them is by construction, firmness and size-price jump.
How to choose the right one for you
Start with firmness: if you want a firmer feel, the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress is the clearest match, while the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress is the best first check if price is your main concern. Then look at construction and comfort layer material — pocket sprung models may suit shoppers who want a more traditional support feel, while the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress adds a hybrid build with gel foam for a more comfort-focused brief. Finally, check mattress depth, your bed-frame compatibility and whether the live product page still shows the right size, delivery terms and guarantee for the exact mattress you plan to buy.
Value notes before you buy
Good value here means getting the right construction, firmness and size without paying for features you do not need. The cheapest starting price is useful, but the better question is whether a slightly higher ticket price buys a more suitable feel, a better guarantee, or a size that works with your bed frame and bedding. Before checkout, verify the latest price, stock, delivery speed and whether the guarantee shown is 1 year or 5 years for the exact product and size you have chosen.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-10-15. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.
- Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
- Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
- Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
- Mattresses - Free Next Day Delivery - MattressOnlineCategory-level product families and market framing.
- Orthopaedic Mattresses - Free UK Delivery - MattressOnlineOrthopaedic firmness guidance and category positioning.
- What is an Orthopaedic Mattress? | MattressOnlineDefinition of orthopaedic mattress and firmness/support framing.
Helpful next reads
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Buying questions
Which mattress is the cheapest starting option in the shortlist?
The Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress is the lowest-entry option in this set, starting at £205. Because prices vary by size, it is still worth checking the live price for the exact size you need before assuming it is the cheapest overall.
Is the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress the best firmer-feel pick?
It is the clearest firm-support option in the shortlist, so it is the most relevant pick if you want a firmer feel rather than a softer or more comfort-led build. MattressOnline’s orthopaedic framing is centered on firmness and support, so this is the right product to compare first for that brief.
Why compare pocket sprung and hybrid mattresses on this page?
Because that split helps shoppers separate support-led and comfort-led construction choices. Pocket sprung models like Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress and Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress sit alongside the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress, which makes it easier to compare feel, price and what the extra comfort layer is meant to add.
Are the visible review ratings enough to choose from on their own?
No. The shortlist shows strong-looking averages, but the review counts are too low to make reputation the main decision factor. In practice, you should put more weight on the mattress type, firmness, size coverage, delivery terms and guarantee than on a small star-rating sample.
How important is the size-price jump compared with the headline starting price?
Very important on this shortlist. Every mattress shows five size variants, so the starting price only tells part of the story; the size you actually need could move the mattress into a very different part of the budget. Always compare the live price for your size rather than the headline entry price alone.