Available 
Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
from £194-£268.
£194-£268
Sizes tracked: Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size
Buying guide
Best mattresses for a small budget to compare
Compare five budget mattresses from Aspire and Bodyshape by price, feel and size fit so you can judge value beyond the cheapest sticker price.
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Last verified: 2026-07-27
Quick verdict
This is a budget-led comparison shortlist, not a single winner page. The lowest entry price in the set is the Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress at £158, followed by the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress at £194 and the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress at £335, so the real choice is how far you want to move up for a different feel or construction. Because size and firmness change value, check the exact variant you need before comparing the headline price.
Top picks to compare
Start with Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress (£194-£268), Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress (£254-£498), 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 £158-£679, so check whether the extra spend buys a useful specification difference rather than only a different brand or finish. The shortlist includes Aspire, Bodyshape, which helps you compare familiar brands against specification, delivery and value.
Available 
Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
from £254-£498.
£254-£498
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 £389-£679.
£389-£679
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
from £158-£305.
£158-£305
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, Memory Foam, 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 | £194 |
| Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £254 |
| 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 | £389 |
| Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress | Memory Foam | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £158 |
What the research shows
The shortlist spans three mattress constructions: memory foam, pocket sprung and hybrid. That matters because the retailer descriptions point to different buying reasons here — the Vitality gives you the cheapest starting point in firm memory foam, the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress offers a medium pocket-sprung feel, and the Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress is the clearest cooler-feel comparison point thanks to its gel foam wording. Retailer product pages support the prices and spec notes, but the public review samples are small on several models, so ratings should be treated as a limited-confidence signal rather than a ranking shortcut.
Buyer trade-offs to compare
If your first filter is price, the Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress at £158 is the cheapest entry in this group and a useful starting point for a small budget. If you prefer a more traditional spring feel, the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress at £194 is a cleaner pocket-sprung comparison, while the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress at £335 is the one to review if you want a hybrid with cooler-feel wording. The trade-off is simple: the lower the starting price, the more you may be accepting a plainer spec, so look for a meaningful step-up in support or comfort rather than paying more for a different label.
Why these five made the shortlist
These five mattresses give a useful cross-section of lower-priced options from two brands, Aspire and Bodyshape, without turning the page into a generic mattress catalogue. The set includes pocket sprung, hybrid and memory foam models, which makes it easier to compare what each construction does for the money and which one better suits a firmer feel or a more medium comfort level. That makes the shortlist practical for comparison shopping, but not a final ranking, especially because size-based pricing and review depth vary by model.
Shortlist benchmark
Entry prices in the shortlist run from £158 to £389, with larger size variants pushing some models much higher — the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress reaches £679 in the supplied size range, while the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress goes up to £605. Every mattress shown has a 100-night comfort trial, but the guarantees differ: the Vitality has a 1-year guarantee, while the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress and the Gel 2000 both show 5-year guarantees. Review samples are limited, so use the trial, guarantee and size-specific price together rather than relying on star ratings alone.
How to choose between them
Start with firmness and feel, then check support type, depth and whether the size works with your bed frame and bedding. The Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress is medium, the Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress is firm, and the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress is medium, so these are not like-for-like products even before you compare price. Also verify current stock, delivery costs and delivery timing on the retailer page, because a mattress that looks cheap at the entry point can become less attractive once you move to the correct size or add delivery.
Value buying notes
On a small budget, value comes from buying the right construction at the right size, not from choosing the cheapest headline price. The Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress at £158 may be the budget anchor, but the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress at £194 or the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress at £335 can make more sense if their feel, trial or guarantee is a better fit for your needs. Use the £158 to £679 spread as a reminder that extra spend should buy a real specification change — for example, a different support style, firmer support or a hybrid construction — rather than just a different finish.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-07-27. 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 | Mattress Onlineproduct-page evidence for Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
- Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Mattress Onlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
- Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | Mattress Onlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
- Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress | Mattress OnlinePrice, firmness, materials, 100-night trial, delivery, and product description.
- Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress | Mattress OnlinePrice, firmness, materials, 100-night trial, delivery, and product description.
- Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | Mattress OnlinePrice, firmness, cooler-feel claim, materials, 100-night trial, delivery, and product description.
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Buying questions
Is the cheapest mattress the best value for a small budget?
Not always. The Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress is the cheapest starting point at £158, but value depends on whether the firmness, size and construction suit you better than a slightly dearer pocket-sprung or hybrid option.
Which construction gives a more traditional spring feel?
Pocket sprung is the clearest fit if you want a more traditional spring feel. In this shortlist, the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress is the clearest medium pocket-sprung comparison, while the Bodyshape Gel 2000 adds a hybrid construction and the Vitality is memory foam.
Why does mattress size change the value so much?
Because the same mattress can move a lot in price across sizes. The shortlist shows entry prices from £158 to £389, but larger variants can rise much higher, so always check the exact size you need before deciding which mattress is the best value.
Is the hybrid the best option if I sleep hot?
It is the most relevant one to compare, because the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress is described with gel foam and cooler-feel wording than traditional memory foam. That is a useful comparison point, but you should still check the full product page for the latest materials and size price.
How reliable are the review ratings on these budget picks?
Use them cautiously. Several of these mattresses have only a small number of visible reviews, so the ratings can help you compare interest levels but should not outweigh the construction, firmness, guarantee and current size price.