At Tom's Guide we've unboxed and tested scores of mattresses, ranging from budget-friendly beds to some of the most luxurious options on the market. The mattress we've unboxed recently that stands out for its comfort vs value for money is the DreamCloud Classic, now $699 for a queen at DreamCloud.We rate the DreamCloud as one of the best mattresses you can buy onlin, thanks to its blend of pressure relieving support and superb build quality at a mid-range price. After testing it thoroughly, we recommend it to both side and back sleepers looking for a great mattress for well under $1,000 for a queen.Although we're seeing big discounts on some of our favorite beds in the run up to the 4th of July mattress sales, the current DreamCloud mattress deal is the sale we tend to see all year round. But don't let that put you off, this bed is reliably excellent value. Here's why...Hitting the right notes for value vs sleep comfort After thoroughly testing it in our lab studio, we rate the DreamCloud Classic as the best mattress in a box you can buy, thanks to its blend of quality construction, superb sleep comfort and incredible value for money.Thanks to its therapeutic memory foam top layer, the DreamCloud provides ample cushioning along the touch points of the mattress. That makes it a great option for side and back sleepers (stomach sleepers will likely need something firmer, like the Nectar Classic memory foam mattress).