I've finally found a mattress worth buying in the Amazon Prime Day sale — and it's just $162 for a queen

I've been waiting for the Prime Day sales to bring discounts on mattresses but so far the deals are (whisper it)... disappointing. I was ready to write the sale off altogether until I stumbled across the Zinus Green Tea Mattress, now just $162 for a queen at Amazon, and now I'm glad I didn't sleep on these offers.

I reviewed a version of this Zinus bed and I rate it among the best mattresses we've tested when it comes to sheet value for money. I was most impressed by its pressure relief for side sleepers — within minutes of lying on the bed it was as if my shoulders and hips were being cradled by a marshmallow.

So perhaps I was a little hasty to write off the Amazon Prime Day mattress sales. This deal certainly proves there are great offers to be had, although I'll be keeping an eye out more offers in the 4th of July mattress sales. If it's better sleep for less you're after, shop this Zinus mattress deal now.

What the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam is the best bargain mattress to buy this Prime Day

I haven't tested this exact model but I did sleep on an older version of the Zinus 10-inch Green Tea for several weeks. You'll find all the details in my Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress review but with Prime Day nearly over, here are the headline...

It cushions shoulder and hip pain

The stand-out feature of the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress is its body contouring. As soon as my shoulder hit the bed I could feel the foams moving around me to cushion the joint and prevent sore spots from building up. It's this that earned the Zinus a place in our guide to the best mattresses for side sleepers.

Most side sleepers will know the pain of sleeping on a bed without sufficient cushioning. Think numb arms, tinging hips and aching knees. But because the Zinus hugs those key touch points to evenly distribute weight, you can avoid sore morning.

Co-sleepers won't feel their restless partner

The cushioned foam of the Zinus Green Tea means it also delivers excellent motion isolation, which is the ability to absorb excess movement. When your partner moves around, the thick foams will deaden the motion before it reaches you (it can't do anything about the snoring, though.)

I sleep alone but I tested this by asking people to hop onto the bed while I had a quick lie down (yes, a strange request.) In some cases they were able to get on and off the mattress without me noticing, so expect minimal disruption from your partner's 3 a.m. wake ups.

Good quality at a low price

The Zinus does have some weak points — I talk about the lack of edge support and heat build-up in my review — and I doubt it has the durability of the best mattresses in a box.

However, there's always some concession to be made when prices are this low. Under $200 for a queen is budget-friendly for any mattress and at just $162 in the Prime Day sales the Zinus is true value for money.

From my experience, it's comfortable enough for a master bedroom and should provide a few years of supported sleep (although not the six year+ mattress lifespan we expect from more expensive beds.) Or you can put it in your spare room, where it'll make visitors happy.

Or try this...