Spring vs Foam Mattress: Which Is Better? (2026)
By FurnishPrice · Updated 30 Oct 2026 · Prices checked on Amazon.in
Is spring or foam better?
Neither is better for everyone. Spring suits people who like a bouncy, traditional feel; foam suits people who share the bed and want less motion transfer. On Amazon.in today, a typical queen foam mattress costs ₹9,149 against ₹20,598 for spring.
Side by side, from current listings
| Measure | Spring | Foam |
|---|---|---|
| Models on Amazon.in | 24 models, 9 brands | 52 models, 9 brands |
| Typical queen price | ₹20,598 | ₹9,149 |
| Middle half of queen prices | ₹12,357–₹24,053 | ₹7,483–₹15,404 |
| Typical warranty | 10 years | 7 years |
| Typical thickness (thickest size) | 8 in | 6 in |
| Typical FurnishPrice rating | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 |
Typical means the median model. The FurnishPrice rating is our own score from warranty, value, thickness, popularity, specifications and owner satisfaction. Prices checked by 30 Oct 2026.
Which should you choose?
Choose spring if
- you like a bouncy, traditional feel
- you sleep hot: coils leave space for air to move
- you sit on the edge of the bed often: springs usually give firmer edges
Choose foam if
- you share the bed and want less motion transfer
- you want a quiet mattress with no coils
- you want a lighter mattress delivered rolled in a box
Top rated of each
Spring
- Centuary Sleepables Pocket Spring Soft4.7 · ₹9,410
- Wakefit Elevate Pocket Spring4.6 · ₹12,912
- Springtek Ortho Pocket Memory Foam Spring4.6 · ₹9,150
Foam
- Wakefit ShapeSense Orthopedic Classic Memory Foam4.8 · ₹8,792
- Centuary Sleepables Memory Foam4.7 · ₹9,499
- Sleepwell Dual PU Foam4.7 · ₹7,049
Queen models with the highest FurnishPrice rating, and their current Amazon.in price. For a ranked list, see the best mattress for back pain or buying guides by budget.
Questions
Is spring or foam better?
Neither is better for everyone. Spring suits people who like a bouncy, traditional feel; foam suits people who share the bed and want less motion transfer. On Amazon.in today, a typical queen foam mattress costs ₹9,149 against ₹20,598 for spring.
Which is cheaper, spring or foam?
On Amazon.in, a typical queen foam mattress costs ₹9,149 against ₹20,598 for spring (median prices of 42 and 20 queen models checked by 30 Oct 2026).
How did you compare them?
We grouped every mattress with a recently checked Amazon.in price by its main material and compared the typical price, warranty, thickness and FurnishPrice rating. We don't physically test mattresses.
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