The Best Comforters for a Good Night’s Sleep

At AD, we are heavily invested in upgrading our sleep setups, which is why sourcing the best comforters is top on our list of priorities. Ahead, we go over some of the top comforters on the market, including both down and down alternatives. Among them, you’ll find cooling options for hot sleepers, heavyweight picks for cold weather, and eco-friendly comforters made with sustainably sourced materials. For the majority, no dry-cleaning is required, but a trip through the washer and a tumble dry is always recommended to extend the life of your comforter. (And make sure to tackle tiny spills with a quick spot-clean.)

From the best budget option to machine-wash-friendly designs, we’ve gathered the best comforters out there. And once you’ve got the perfect comforter? Dive into the best duvet covers, upgrade your bed sheets, or treat yourself to one of our favorite weighted blankets.

Our Top Picks for the Best Comforters:

• Best Overall Comforter: Brooklinen Down Comforter, $279
• Best Cooling Comforter: Buffy Breeze Comforter, $245 $208
• Best All-Season Comforter: Saatva All-Year Down Alternative Comforter, $315
• Best Soft Comforter: Quince Luxe Goose Down Comforter, $718 $240
• Best Silk Comforter: Cozy Earth Silk Comforter, $654 $523
• Best Budget Comforter: Buffy Cloud Comforter, $195 $166
• Best Splurge Comforter: Riley White Goose Down Comforter, $525

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Note: All prices listed reflect queen-size options.

Best Overall Comforter: Brooklinen Down Comforter

We’re big fans of Brooklinen, especially social media manager Rebecca Grambone, who called this comforter “very high quality and luxurious and gave off strong hotel-bed-vibes.” Brooklinen’s high-quality bedding never disappoints, and their down comforter is no exception. It comes in three varieties: lightweight (650 fill power), all-season (700 fill power), and ultra-warm (750 fill power). The hypoallergenic, antimicrobial comforter features corner loops, should you want to use it as a duvet cover instead.

Best Cooling Comforter: Buffy Breeze Comforter

Looking for something more lightweight and, well, breezy? Then look to the Breeze. It’s perfect for warm weather, or for anyone who’s a hot sleeper in general. The cooling comforter’s down-alternative fill has a fill power equivalent of 600. Commerce director Rachel Fletcher loves its look and weight. “The fibers are naturally a little heavier…which makes it more substantial and warmer than cooling comforters I’ve tried (like the Casper), but it’s not as overwhelming as a traditional down comforter,” she says in her review. Like the original Buffy Comforter, it has loops in every corner, so it can be used interchangeably as a comforter or duvet insert.

Best Soft Comforter: Quince Premium Down Comforter

Quince makes some of our favorite bedding, so we think this goose down comforter is also a safe bet for a good night’s sleep. Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessum agrees, noting that “the price point is incredible for such high-quality bedding. I would have no hesitation recommending anything from the brand.” Which is to say: though it’s available at a fraction of the price compared to similar offerings from other brands, you won’t have to sacrifice quality. Stuffed with European white goose down and available in both lightweight and all-season options, note that this down duvet insert is designed with double-stitched seams and a baffle box construction to keep its fill fluffy and evenly distributed.

Best Silk Comforter: Cozy Earth Silk Comforter

Silky smooth, lightweight, and even moisture-wicking, this Oeko-Tex certified comforter is perfect for anyone looking for a temperature regulating blanket that’ll never smother. It works, of course, as a duvet insert thanks to the anchor loops. Cozy Earth, also beloved for their bamboo sleepwear, provides customers standard or slightly fuller fill levels and different fabric choices. Market director Madeleine O’Malley says this comforter is “luxurious and high quality” and loves how “soft and silky the material feels while the construction is still substantial and durable.” Corner ties are also provided.

Best Budget Comforter: Buffy Cloud Comforter

The Cloud comforter is a favorite among Architectural Digest editors and readers, and it receives high praise both as a traditional comforter and duvet insert (it has corner loops to accommodate duvet inserts). Senior digital design editor Sydney Gore says she’s had this comforter since its release in 2017, noting in her review that “it’s light, soft, breathable…everything you would ever want in a comforter that stays on your bed all year round.” Alternative down fills (like this one) don’t typically list a fill power, but a Buffy rep told us this has a fill power equivalent of 700.

Best Splurge Comforter: Riley White Goose Down Comforter

Riley touts this duvet insert as being “the world’s most awarded and acclaimed comforter” and commerce editor Audrey Lee further commends it: “It's the perfect layer to pair with a quilt during particularly frigid weather but not too much once warmer temperatures roll around. The stitching also keeps all those feathers in place so you don't have to worry about unsightly/uncomfortable lumping).” With extensive lines of bedding, bath, and wearables designed to bring moments of luxury into your everyday life, this white goose down-filled comforter is definitely worth adding to your wish list. Plus, the brand partners with some of the world’s top textile mills and manufacturers to bring you the best prices on quality goods, so just know you’re getting something that’s well-made.

Sijo Clima Tech TempTune Comforter

Hot sleepers, this one’s for you. Made with a special cooling fiber and moisture-wicking fill, the sole purpose of this all-weather comforter is to make sure you don’t overheat. On the flip side, it’ll keep you warm when you want to be nice and cozy. Consider it the “just right” porridge that Goldilocks was looking for. The cherry on top? It’s Oeko-Tex 100 certified, meaning everything was sustainably made without toxic materials.

Editor's note: The full/queen-size of the Sijo comforter is currently OOS, but the king/California king-size is still available.

Matouk Montreux Comforter

For something a bit more luxe, head right to Matouk—these are the sheets and comforters that will make it feel like you’re staying in a hotel, every single night. The Montreux comforter falls into this category, thanks to the supersoft duck-down fill. The price tag is a bit steeper than other options but stick with us. The 600-fill power makes it a great all-season comforter for summertime or the colder months, just make sure you’ve got a side blanket nearby if you tend to sleep cool for those winter nights. The baffle box stitching means the fill won’t migrate and your comforter will stay even all night long.

Serena & Lily Colfax Comforter

This comforter is downright breathable. The beautiful stitch pattern on this 100% cotton-covered comforter is cute enough to display on its own—we love bedding with versatility. It comes in two soft color options: sky blue and a deeper hydrangea hue. The recycled poly-fill also serves up thermal insulation (meaning you won’t overheat), as well as humidity control.

Pottery Barn Sleepsmart Down-Alternative Comforter

This cooling comforter is designed with breathability and the ideal body temperature in mind. It staves off overheating all night long with its heat-repelling technology. And yes, there are corner loops!

Puredown Luxury White Goose Down Comforter

It doesn’t get more luxe than a goose down comforter. This high-quality 90% natural white down fill makes for a sweet and fluffy sleep experience. We especially love the pinch pleat design on this one, which gives an elegant visual twist to this luxury item so you can go sans duvet cover if that’s not your style.

• Fill Power: Fill power measures the fluffiness and insulation of the comforter. The higher the fill power, the fluffier and warmer it will feel.
• Corner Loops: If there are corner loops or ties, that means you can use the comforter as a duvet insert. If there are no loops, the comforter can be vulnerable to clumping and bunching within the duvet.
• Fill Content: Fill content is usually classified as either down or down-alternative options. Down refers to filling that’s made with duck down or goose feathers, and a down alternative is pretty much anything else (including cotton and polyester fills, recycled materials, plant-based fibers, etc.).
• Comforter Cover: Material matters! What’s the thread count of the cotton? Is it a cotton sateen shell that’s smooth and silky or a crisp percale cotton? If you’re a hot sleeper, you’ll want to note if the cover uses a cooling material with breathability, like eucalyptus or Tencel lyocell.
• Size and Color: Looking for a specific color or size? Opt for brands that offer a variety of options. We’ve called out what’s available in each of our picks.