I’ve needed a new mattress for far longer than I care to admit, but I’ve avoided shopping for one altogether because I’ve always believed that a quality king option for less than $1,000 simply didn’t exist.

After finally taking a look at the kinds of affordable mattresses that are actually available, I fear my faulty preconceived notions have prevented me from sleeping in the utmost comfort.

Don’t make the same mistake I did, and instead take a gander at the selection of supportive, cooling and comfortable mattresses in the list ahead, which have received enthusiastic approval from the reviewers who have slept in them. The most convincing part is that not one of them costs more than $1,000, even for a king-sized option.