Buying guide

Best mattresses for super king beds to compare

A practical shortlist of Mattress Online super king mattresses to compare by feel, support, size and value before you check today’s price and stock.

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Last verified: 2026-10-19

Quick verdict

This is a comparison shortlist, not a single best-in-market winner. The current visible price range runs from £205 to £815 across the broader set, so the main question is whether the construction and firmness suit your sleep needs. Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress should only be treated as a super king option if the retailer confirms that size variant on the live page; Bodyshape and Horizon are the safer starting points for super king shoppers.

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 Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress

Aspire · Pocket Sprung

Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress

from £205-£305.

£205-£305

Sizes tracked: Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size

Available Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress

Bodyshape · Pocket Sprung

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

Bodyshape · Hybrid

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

Bodyshape · Pocket Sprung · Firm

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

Horizon · Pocket Sprung

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.

ProductTypeFirmnessSizesFrom
Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted MattressPocket SprungCheck retailerSmall Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size£205
Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory MattressPocket SprungCheck retailerSingle, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King£299
Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid MattressHybridCheck retailerSingle, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King£335
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket MattressPocket SprungFirmSingle, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King£328
Horizon Juno 5000 Pocket Memory MattressPocket SprungCheck retailerSingle, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King£388

What the shortlist shows

The verified shortlist contains 5 mattresses from 3 brands: Aspire, Bodyshape and Horizon. The mix is mainly Pocket Sprung, with one Hybrid option, so the useful comparison is feel and build rather than a simple price ladder. All shortlisted products show a 100-night comfort trial in the retailer details, but the review evidence is limited and the sample sizes are small, so treat the ratings as a confidence hint rather than proof of overall quality.

Buyer trade-offs to weigh

Pocket sprung, memory-foam blend and hybrid constructions do different jobs in a super king frame. Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress is the more cushioned middle ground, Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress adds a gel-foam layer and has the clearest cooler-sleep wording in the available product information, while Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress is the firmer contrast point. The comfort trial is conditional, so check the protector requirement, 30-night use rule and exchange fee before relying on it as a free change-of-mind policy.

Why these mattresses made the shortlist

These five products were chosen because they give shoppers a useful super king comparison set rather than a single verdict page. They cover 5 shortlisted mattresses across 3 brands, with enough variation in construction, firmness and price to show how the market differs. Horizon is included because it broadens the choice set beyond Bodyshape and shows how a higher-priced pocket-sprung option compares on the same size-led brief. That makes the page useful for narrowing the field, but not definitive enough to skip checking the exact size, current price and live delivery terms on each retailer page.

Shortlist benchmark at a glance

The current shortlist prices run from £205 to £388, with brands represented by Aspire, Bodyshape and Horizon. That gives you a compact benchmark for comparing the set, but it is still based on the current product collection rather than independent lab evidence. Check the latest ratings, variant availability and size-specific pricing before you compare one mattress against another, because the checkout price can vary by super king selection and delivery postcode.

How to choose between them

Start with your preferred feel: medium pocket sprung for a simpler support feel, memory-foam blend for a slightly cushioned surface, hybrid if you want spring support plus a foam layer, or firmer support if you prefer the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress. Then verify that the chosen model is available in super king, confirm mattress depth, and make sure it suits your bed frame and bedding. If you want a more confident buying path, check the latest delivery terms and the exact comfort-trial conditions before you add anything to basket.

Value: what extra spend should buy

Value here is about specification fit, not just the lowest headline price. Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress starts lower than Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress, but the hybrid’s construction and the 5-year guarantee cited on that page may justify the extra spend for some shoppers; Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress, by contrast, is priced more for firmer support than for added softness. Compare whether the extra money changes feel, guarantee length or the practical fit of the mattress on your frame before assuming a dearer model is better.

Retailer details used

Last checked 2026-10-19. 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.

Buying questions

How do I choose between pocket sprung and hybrid options in a super king size?

Choose by feel and support style first. A pocket sprung model usually gives a more straightforward spring-led feel, while a hybrid such as Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress adds a foam layer on top of pocket springs, which may suit shoppers who want a more cushioned surface.

Why does the exact super king size variant matter more than headline price?

Because one shortlisted product, Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress, does not show a verified super king option in the supplied size table. Always check the live retailer page for the actual super king variant, since a lower headline price is only useful if that size is really available.

What should I check about trial, guarantee and delivery before buying?

Confirm the 100-night comfort trial conditions, including the protector requirement, the 30-night minimum use and any exchange fee. Also check the current guarantee length, delivery costs and postcode-based lead time, because those details can change by size and location.

Which shortlisted mattress is most relevant if I want a firmer feel?

Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress is the clearest firm option in the shortlist. It is useful if you want a firmer support feel rather than a softer or more cushioned surface, but you should still confirm the exact super king variant, depth and delivery terms before ordering.

Can I rely on review stars alone when the review sample is small?

Not really. The visible ratings are helpful as a confidence signal, but the review counts are small, so they should not outweigh the construction, firmness, size availability and trial terms on the live product page.