The 7 Best Comforters of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

L.L. Bean Permabaffle Box Goose Down Comforter, Warmer

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Texture
  5/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Breathability
  4/5
• Value
  4/5

Durable, cozy, and made to last, this comforter is out favorite pick currently on the market. After more than 90 nights of use, including in both winter and summer, our tester found it to be the best at providing a comfortable feel and keeping its shape. It comes in two weights, warm and warmer, but both have the same convenient features. The exterior is soft, the fill is hypoallergenic, and the comforter is one of the most long-lasting out there. It is also available in four sizes: twin, full, queen, and king. Unfortunately, it isn’t made in twin XL or California king.

One of our tester’s favorite features was how well the comforter kept its shape. It’s made of 16 individual boxes with a border around the entire comforter, which ensures that the goose down stays in place and doesn’t accumulate in just one spot. The comforter also has loops at each corner, so your duvet cover—if you choose to use one—will stay secure night after night.

L.L. Bean recommends washing this comforter in a commercial machine, although our tester was able to wash it at home using the bulk setting on a large washing machine. Fortunately, it is a neutral off-white color and looks great on its own if you don’t want to add a cover to the already expensive cost.

Price at time of publish: $499

_{Material: Cotton, goose down︱Sizes: Twin, full, queen, king︱Fill Power: 40, 48, 58, 68 ounces︱Certifications: Made in USA, Hypoallergenic︱Care: Wash and dry in commercial machine︱Return Policy: 1 year}

Best Budget

Utopia Bedding Down Alternative Comforter (King, White)

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Texture
  5/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Breathability
  5/5

By far the best value on our list, the Utopia Bedding Comforter is a down-alternative option that’s breathable and lightweight. Our tester gave it high marks for its overall comfort and temperature-regulating properties, noting that it kept her and her partner comfortable and cool all night long. Just note that it’s a bit lighter than some other options, which you should consider if you are looking for something heavy for cold nights.

This comforter is machine washable. It also comes in seven colors and six sizes, including twin XL and California king. Like many other options, there are tabs on the corners to secure a duvet cover, if you choose to use one. When delivered, the comforter comes in a plastic zipped case and does need some time to fluff up. The same is true after it goes through the wash cycle.

Price at time of publish: $37

_{Material: Polyester microfiber︱Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king︱Fill Power: 350 GSM︱Certifications: None︱Care: Machine washable︱Return Policy: 30 days}

Best for Hot Sleepers

Buffy Cloud Comforter

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  4/5
• Texture
  5/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Breathability
  5/5
• Value
  5/5

Lightweight and breathable, the Buffy Cloud Comforter has a cooling eucalyptus shell that’s super soft and ideal for those who tend to sleep hot. Our tester described the texture as similar to sateen, giving it a silky smooth look and feel. Plus, eucalyptus requires less water to grow and harvest than cotton, making this an eco-friendly option.

The Cloud Comforter is filled with a down-alternative material that’s derived from recycled plastic bottles. This comforter is also machine-washable—so you won’t have to worry about any messes or spills (or long trips to the dry cleaner). You can try it for a full seven days before deciding if it is for you.

Another note: if you really like the outer material, you can get the same feel from Buffy’s Breeze Duvet Cover, which is also made from cooling eucalyptus. Not only will this protect the comforter, but you can add additional style, as well.

Price at time of publish: $129

_{Material: Eucalyptus lyocell, recycled fiberfill︱Sizes: Twin/twin XL, full/queen, king/California king︱Fill Power: Not listed︱Certifications: None︱Care: Machine washable︱Return Policy: 100 days}

Best Down

Brooklinen Down Comforter

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Texture
  5/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Breathability
  5/5
• Value
  4/5

This eco-friendly comforter from popular bedding company Brooklinen is very soft and lightweight but still heats comfortably even on cold nights. You can choose between three weights, lightweight, all-season, and ultra-warm. Not many comforters offer this many options to make sure that you get the exact weight and feel that you need.

Our reviewer liked the transparency in the list of materials, including the exact farms where the fibers are grown. The comforter is made from long staple cotton and down fill. It has a baffle box design to ensure that the down stays exactly where you want it and doesn’t shift with use. You will need to dry clean, although you can spot treat as needed. Our tester noted that it is easy to stain, especially if you don’t use a duvet cover. Fortunately, the comforter has corner tabs to tie a duvet cover in place.

Price at time of publish: $269

_{Material: Cotton, down︱Sizes: Twin/twin XL, full/queen, king/California king︱Fill Power: 650 (lightweight), 700 (all-season), 750 (ultra-warm)︱Care: Dry-clean only︱Return Policy: 1 year}

Best Down Alternative

Linenspa All-Season Down Alternative Quilted Comforter

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Texture
  5/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Breathability
  4/5
• Value
  4/5

This down alternative comforter is affordable and has many color and size options. It also comes with eight loops, including two on the sides, to secure your duvet cover. The down alternative fill is made from microfiber so it is perfect for people with sensitivities and allergies. Each comforter comes with two-sided color so that you can customize your look or use a duvet cover.

Spot cleaning is easy for small messes but you will need to take this comforter to a laundromat with a commercial-sized washer and dryer for the best clean. Our reviewer noted that the comforter wrinkles easily so make sure that you fold it well on your return trip home and plan to steam the wrinkles out if they will bother you. It is lightweight but still provides plenty of warmth as well as a lot of luxurious fluff. It does tend to pill, especially over time.

Price at time of publish: $36

_{Material: Polyester︱Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full queen, oversized queen, king, California king, oversized king︱Fill Power: 300 gsm︱Care: Commercial washer and dryer︱Return Policy: 30 days}

Best Luxury

Pottery Barn Belgian Flax Linen Waffle Comforter

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The Belgian flax linen of the Pottery Barn comforter is as luxurious as it gets. There are also 13 color options, all within the earthy, classic Pottery barn color scheme. This comforter has a box stitch design, which keeps the fill in place as well as makes it look finished all on its own without a duvet cover. It is reversible, with the opposite side in the same color with a 75% linen/25% cotton fabric. The outer fabric is made with a waffle weave that provides an extra visual detail as well as makes the comforter breathable.

This is an expensive comforter but it amazingly can go right in your washing machine at home. If certifications and materials are important to you, however, this is one of the best options you can get. It is OEKO-TEX certified and Certified Nontoxic and doesn’t include harmful materials. Pottery Barn also ensures that they follow safe labor practices and that each comforter is responsibly made.

Price at time of publish: $219

_{Material: Linen, cotton, polyester︱Sizes: Twin, full/queen, king︱Fill Power: 280-gram weight︱Certifications: OEK-TEX, Fair Trade Certified, Certified Nontoxic︱Care: Machine washable︱Return Policy: 30 days}