Over the last two years, we’ve spent hours researching and testing hybrid mattresses, evaluating quality, comfort, support, and overall value. Our top pick, the Saatva Classic Mattress, is breathable, handmade to order, and available in three comfort levels. Here are the best hybrid mattresses. A hybrid mattress should be both comfortable and supportive, and the Saatva Classic aims to accomplish both with an innerspring-and-foam construction. Patented zone support gives maximum support to your spine where you need it the most, while the 3-inch Euro pillowtop adds a plush layer of comfort. A mattress is only as good as the support it offers and Saatva uses a unique dual coil approach to keep this mattress strong and sturdy, long beyond the 180-night home trial. While many hybrid mattresses rely on a base layer of foam, Saatva supports the upper layers of its mattress with 416 tempered steel 13-gauge coils. While these coils provide stability deep within the mattress, the 884 individually-pocketed 14.5 gauge comfort coils reduce motion transfer and contour to your body. Like every good hybrid mattress, the Saatva Classic doesn’t overlook the value of soft, supportive memory foam. The CertiPUR-US memory foam layers are strategically placed to provide lumbar support for proper spine alignment. A unique patented active wire gives this mattress firmness in the center of the body. But you won’t have to worry about this hybrid mattress being too firm or too soft. Saatva offers three different firmness levels on a scale of 1 to 10 to choose from, including plush soft (3), luxury firm (5 to 7), and firm (8). The Allswell Luxe Hybrid is a medium-firm mattress (considered a 4.5 to 6.5), with a reputation for leaning to the softer side of the range. The individually wrapped coils inside provide body-conforming pushback and support, while the top layer of memory foam offers pressure relief and plenty of give. The result is a soft but not overly squishy mattress that will satisfy most sleepers, including side sleepers. If you’re not convinced, you can rest easier knowing that that Allswell offers a 100-night sleep trial on this hybrid mattress. Brooklyn Bedding’s Bloom Hybrid Latex Mattress stands out for its use of natural materials. The key attraction is the natural Talalay latex, which is Oeko-Tex certified. The top cover is made from Joma Wool™ (grown in New Zealand) and organic cotton fibers. Providing spring and support are 8-inch Ascension X coils, individually pocketed to reduce motion transfer. As a hybrid mattress, the DreamCloud pairs this innerspring system with supportive foam layers for soft, conforming comfort. The support foam is also specifically designed with low-motion transfer in mind. With a luxury firm feel (rated a 6.5, on a scale of 1 to 10), this mattress also strikes a great compromise for couples shopping for a hybrid mattress. It’s neither too firm nor too soft for most people, striking a happy balance between support and softness. This mattress uses pocketed coils to minimize motion transfer and a soft-yet-supportive feel to make a compromise for couples looking for a happy compromise between too firm and too soft. The WinkBed features specialized foam and innerspring layers to give you support where you need it most. Individually pocketed coils are arranged in support zones to provide stability where it’s needed most and to give edge support to the mattress. Gel-infused foam provides pressure-relief. Every WinkBed is made to order in Wisconsin and ships free within the United States. For shoppers on the firmness fence, it’s worth noting that WinkBeds offers an exchange process if you decide that the bed you’ve selected is too hard or too soft. The WinkBed is available in four firmness levels—soft (4.5), luxury firm (6.5), firm (7.5), and plus (8). Obviously, those seeking a firm hybrid mattress will lean towards the firmer options but it’s nice to know that you can exchange your mattress if you get the “firm” factor wrong on the first try. WinkBeds will bring the new mattress to your home, pick up the old mattress, and you’ll pay just $49 to cover state or local mattress recycling fees. Using a coil system for responsive support and breathability, TempurPedic adds its proprietary PureCool+™ phase change material to draw heat away from your body as you sleep. The result is a cooling hybrid mattress that provides excellent airflow and heat transfer. Take note that this is a medium-firm mattress, though TempurPedic is known for a firmer-than-most feel and a break-in period is usually necessary. However, this high-end mattress is backed by a 10-year warranty and TempurPedic is one of the most well-known names in mattresses today. While many hybrid mattresses use foam layers on top for body-conforming comfort that quickly turns into a sinking feeling for heavier bodies, the Big Fig is built with a top layer of ventilated, gel-infused latex. This translates into a sleeping surface that is breathable yet supportive. End the ‘sink’ and feel like you’re sleeping on top of your mattress with the help of this hybrid mattress for big frames. Regardless of which hybrid Linenspa mattress you select, you’ll find a 3-way approach to comfort. An innerspring coil system provides responsive support as you lay down, get up, or roll over in bed, while a layer of comfort foam provides a cushion against the ‘spring’ of the coils as you move. Memory foam tops off the mattress for a comfortable sleeping surface that hugs your body. However, it should be noted that this budget hybrid mattress doesn’t include individually encased (pocketed) coils, which can mean greater transfer of motion and increased squeaking from the coil network. Keep this in mind if you’re a light sleeper who easily wakes if your partner tosses or turns. Hybrid mattress materials often include foam—memory foam is popular for its squishy nature that conforms to your body, but comfort foam is also seen in support layers. As an alternative, however, some hybrid mattresses have latex layers, which is a firmer sleeping surface that doesn’t retain as much heat. If you prefer to sleep on your mattress rather than sinking into it, consider a hybrid latex mattress.
Thickness
Hybrid mattresses are usually between 8 and 15 inches thick. Keep in mind that the thickness of a mattress is not always an indicator of firmness or quality, since durability and feel of the mattress depend more on the construction materials and methods. Heavier individuals will likely find a thicker mattress to be more comfortable, since thinner mattresses may compress to the point of feeling uncomfortable due to the innerspring support layer.
Firmness
The most subjective part of buying a mattress is firmness. This refers to how hard or soft a hybrid mattress feels when you lay on it and can be influenced by your sleeping style, weight, and body type. While there is no standardization for mattress firmness levels, most hybrid mattresses are given a general firmness rating to guide you in your search. The scale ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being very plush and 10 being very hard. Most people prefer a medium firmness mattress, which ranges from 5 to 7. You can also look for mattresses that offer multiple firmness levels, like our top pick, the Saatva Classic Mattress, that offers soft plush to firm. “It’s important to have the comfort level be there; however, for longevity of the mattress I’ve found that medium firmness tends to be more preferred by patients,” says Dr. Samantha March-Howard, doctor of chiropractic at 100% Chiropractic office in Dunwoody, Georgia. “When it’s too firm, it’s just as bad as being too soft and it’s hard for the muscles to relax on any materials that are like that.”
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We’ve purchased and tested many of the most popular mattresses in real-world situations, finding out which ones are most snooze-worthy. Our writer, Erica Puisis, has been researching the latest in bedding for The Spruce since 2017. She has been a long-time innerspring mattress enthusiast but has recently conformed to the memory foam movement and loves the soft, supportive feel. For additional background on hybrid mattresses, we spoke to Dr. Samantha March-Howard, doctor of chiropractic at 100% Chiropractic office in Dunwoody, Georgia, who spoke about mattress firmness.