Best Hybrid Mattresses of 2023

A comfortable mattress is essential for getting a restful night’s sleep. When you’re searching for the best mattress to help you sleep at night, a hybrid is always a smart choice. Combining elements of foam, latex, and innerspring mattresses, the best hybrid mattresses combine benefits of the top mattress technology for a supportive night’s sleep.

While all hybrid mattresses combine multiple elements, it’s important to consider factors such as sleep habits, material preferences, cost, and firmness. Here are our picks for the six best hybrid mattress options on the market today, plus what to think about when choosing a hybrid mattress.

Best Hybrid Mattresses

The Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid is our recommended hybrid mattress because it’s compatible with most sleep styles and body types, and it contains plant-based memory foam instead of traditional foams. Designed as a medium, the AS3 Hybrid offers a good balance of comfort and support, and real AS3 users comment on how the bed doesn’t feel too soft or too firm.

Every Amerisleep mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 20-year warranty.

How Lying Down Feels

Customer reviews note how much cooler they sleep on the AS3 Hybrid compared to all-foam mattresses or other hybrid mattresses. The cushioning and support improved sleeper’s pains, helping them wake up feeling refreshed in the mornings as opposed to grumpy and fatigued.

Inside the Mattress

Now, let’s see what’s inside the AS3 Hybrid.

The first layer of the AS3 Hybrid is 3 inches of contouring Bio-Pur®, a plant-based memory foam. Bio-Pur® molds to your body to offer cushiony comfort and alleviate pressure, preventing aches and pains. Its thickness of the Bio-Pur® layer is ideal for cushioning the shoulders and hips, but it’s not so thick that it causes uncomfortable sinkage.

Next, is an 8-inch pocketed coil system. This layer gives the bed a bit of bounce and offers dynamic support. Plus, because these coils are pocketed, the AS3 Hybrid is plenty breathable.

The third and last layer of the AS3 Hybrid is a thin layer of poly-foam in place to give the coils a surface to rest on and the rest of the mattress added support.

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The Zoma Hybrid pairs two foam layers with a pocketed coil support core. The mattress’s design emphasizes recovery by promoting uninterrupted sleep, which is why the Zoma Hybrid is our runner-up choice when it comes to hybrid mattresses.

The other two Zoma mattresses, the Zoma Start and Zoma Mattress, are made entirely of foam. They can feel mildly firmer than the Zoma Hybrid for more support, particularly the Zoma Start.

The Zoma Hybrid includes a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

How Lying Down Feels

As a medium mattress, the Zoma Hybrid is excellent for side and combo sleepers looking to alleviate pain. Customer reviews agree that whether you’re an athlete or not, the Zoma Hybrid will cradle your body’s curves, support your back, and improve your sleep.

Inside the Mattress

The mattress’s cover is breathable AirCloth, a soft and elastic material. The AirCloth encases the hybrid’s four layers for added comfort and protection.

The hybrid’s comfort layer is 2 inches of gel memory foam. The memory foam conforms to your body, providing coolness and pressure relief.

Underneath the gel foam is 2 inches of Reactiv™ foam. Reactiv™ foam is a springy material that limits sinkage and increases the bed’s adaptability. You’ll never feel trapped in bed, thanks to this layer.

The bed’s support core contains 7 inches of pocketed coils. The coils are wrapped to limit motion transfer without reducing the bed’s bounciness. When you move on top of the bed, the hybrid absorbs the impact rather than let it ripple across the mattress.

The base layer is an inch of hybrid foam that helps maintain the hybrid’s structure.

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Vaya aims to create affordable, high-quality mattresses usable by everyone. Both the Vaya Mattress and Vaya Hybrid—which made today’s list—contain plush, pressure-relieving layers and are designed to suit the majority of sleepers. The main difference between these two mattresses is that the Vaya Hybrid contains coils and the Vaya Mattress does not.

Vaya includes a 100-night sleep trial with each of their mattresses. This trial gives you plenty of time to sleep on the Vaya Hybrid and make sure it’s right for you. They also provide a 10-year warranty covering manufacturing defects such as sagging and indentations.

How Lying Down Feels

The Vaya Hybrid conforms under your body’s curves without causing you to sink too much into your bed, which can make switching positions and getting in and out of bed difficult. Real Vaya Hybrid users describe the bed as being soft but supportive and nice for people who share a bed, as they don’t notice their restless partners moving at night.

Inside the Mattress

Vaya’s proprietary Vaya Comfort Foam doesn’t retain heat and moisture the way traditional mattress foams do. This light, airy material contours to the body without causing night sweats and overheating. Plus, Vaya Foam has a slight bounce, which keeps the hips and shoulders lifted and aligned during sleep.

The pocketed spring coils in the base of the Vaya Hybrid are triple wrapped in a soft, durable fabric for added comfort. These coils move independently of one another, allowing them to contour more closely to the body and relieve tension.

The perimeter of this base is also reinforced with edge support for added durability and motion isolation. Couples with different sleep schedules won’t have to worry about disturbing their partner on this stable and supportive base.

SEE ALSO: Vaya Mattress Review

Those who want a hybrid with all-natural ingredients should check out the Nolah Natural 11. This natural mattress swaps synthetics for organics to create a hybrid that’s great for the environment and people with chemical sensitivities alike.

How Lying Down Feels

While most hybrids feature memory foam, the Natural sports Talalay latex foam. This type of latex foam sacrifices a negligible bit of contouring for a whole lot of responsiveness. So you might not notice the difference between it and memory foam when you lie down on the Natural. But you’ll definitely notice when it springs back into place faster than any polyurethane foam!

You’ll also notice the Natural is much cooler than many memory foam hybrids. This is because of latex foam’s superior breathability. It can keep air flowing underneath your body all night to help regulate the mattress’s temperature for hours on end.

Inside the Mattress

The Natural features an organic cotton cover certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) as its top layer. Directly underneath is a layer of GOTS-certified organic wool. This ethically harvested wool helps increase the temperature regulating properties of the cotton cover and provides a natural fire barrier.

Beneath the textile layers, you’ll find the first of two layers of perforated Talalay latex. The latex comfort layer is two inches thick. It helps to ensure optimal comfort by relieving pressure and cradling pain points.

The next layer is a firmer transition layer. Its job is to help keep you lifted on top of the sleep surface and support your spine to encourage healthy alignment. It also provides a buffer between you and the coil core below.

The HDMaxTM support core rests at the bottom of the mattress. The ultra-strong Ascension coils are arranged into three zones to offer each area of your body the ideal pressure for its needs. These coils also keep your spine aligned by providing 25 percent more support than traditional coil systems.

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Hot sleepers looking for the ultimate cooling hybrid should consider the GhostBed Flex. This cooling hybrid combines multiple cooling technologies that work together to keep cool air flowing underneath your body and pull heat away from you all at once.

How Lying Down Feels

You’ll notice as soon as you lie down on the GhostBed Flex that it has a pleasantly chilly feel. This mattress stays cool to the touch all night long thanks to its combination of thermoconductive materials and breathability.

The Flex also combines the springiness of coils with the bounciness of the Ghost Bounce layer. This helps create an ultra-responsive hybrid that doesn’t require potentially noisy open coils or potentially allergy-triggering latex foam.

Inside the Mattress

The first layer of this mattress is its quilted cooling cover. This plush cover is actually composed of three layers of its own. The first layer is the supple and soft quilting. The next layer is an inch of cool burst fibers that keep you instantly cool. Then, a layer of gel memory foam woven right into the cover helps pull heat away from your body.

Next, the gel memory foam comfort layer not only absorbs body heat away from you. It also offers tons of contouring power for perfect pressure relief. Then, the Ghost Bounce layer helps increase the responsiveness of the comfort layer above so that you don’t have to worry about body impressions or slow response time.

Finally, individually wrapped coils in the support core ensure this mattress can contour all the way through. And the reinforced perimeter coils offer amazing edge support without impeding airflow through the support layer.

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The Saatva Classic is a unique hybrid mattress on this list because it’s actually an innerspring hybrid. It combines the bouncy open coils of a traditional innerspring mattress with the adaptable pocketed coils of a hybrid mattress. This creates an amazing hybrid that can contour and bounce all at once.

How Lying Down Feels

The Classic bounces just like an innerspring bed. So if you are looking for a hybrid mattress because it can contour better, but you don’t want to give up that fun spring inherent to the innerspring mattress, the Classic might be for you.

However, the fact that the Classic bounces like an innerspring mattress doesn’t mean it contours like one. The pocketed coils in the first support core can adapt to your shape to support your spine and keep you in ideal alignment.

Inside the Mattress

The Classic starts out with a three-inch Euro topper with Lumbar Zone Quilting™ to offer you maximum lumbar support right from the start. The plush Euro topper combines with a layer of high-density memory foam below to ensure you stay on top of the sleep surface and get optimum contoured pressure relief at the same time.

Next up, you’ll find the first of two support layers. This top support layer is made of pocketed coils to adapt to your shape. This is the layer that offers contoured support and pressure relief. It also has the added benefit of controlling motion transfer from the coils below.

The pocketed coil support core sits atop the bottom support core made of open coils. These coils are what give the mattress its traditional innerspring bounce. They also increase the breathability and cooling power of the Classic.

SEE ALSO: Open Coil vs Pocket Spring Mattresses

Those looking for a luxurious hybrid that makes a style statement while offering resort-style sleep should check out the Sedona Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding. This premium hybrid pairs high-end coils with high-grade foams for the ultimate sleep experience.

How Lying Down Feels

The Sedona features a quadruple layering of foams to keep your body perfectly cushioned and supported. You’ll notice the buoyancy of this mattress right off the bat. The Sedona offers luxurious pressure relief and superior lift. So you feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud.

You’ll also notice the deep compression featured in this mattress. Despite its lift and buoyancy, it can contour to your shape to cradle your pressure points in a way that many hybrids can’t. So you can expect fantastic pressure relief all night.

Inside the Mattress

The Sedona starts off with a one-inch layer of highly contouring comfort foam paired with the hexagonally woven cover. The hexagon shapes offer ultimate style and also help keep air flowing through their cooling channels.

The two-inch secondary layer of high-density gel memory foam helps increase the lift of the comfort foam to fight sinkage and keep you on top of the sleep surface. Next, the hyper-dense, slow response foam offers deep compression for ultimate cradling.

The fourth foam layer is high-density transition foam that increases buoyancy even further and also provides a strong buffer between your body and the pocketed coils below.

Underneath all these foams rests a layer of up to 1,032 individually encased Ascension™ coils that make this mattress contour all the way through. This means you can expect total spinal alignment and custom support from the Sedona.

Whether you’re interested in shopping sustainably or want a mattress without harsh chemicals, the Organica is an all-natural hybrid bed. The Amerisleep Organica is Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Rainforest Alliance, and eco-INSTITUT certified.

The mattress includes free shipping and returns, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 20-year warranty.

How Lying Down Feels

The Organica has a medium feel suited for all types of sleepers, providing gentle cushioning for your hips, shoulders, and lower back. It simultaneously supports your spine so you maintain good posture, meaning you won’t wake up feeling stiff or achy.

Inside the Mattress

As Amerisleep’s newest mattress, the Organica stands at 13 inches thick and contains four eco-friendly layers. When compared to the other nine Amerisleep mattresses, the Organica is incredibly unique. It has a completely new design, featuring wool and latex in the place of plant-based memory foam.

Still, the most comparable mattress to the Organica is the AS3 Hybrid since both beds have a medium feel and a coil support unit.

The Organica’s cover is made from GOTS® organic cotton, a breathable and crisp fabric built to keep you cool for years to come.

At the top of the Organica is 1 inch of New Zealand Joma Wool®. Not only is wool naturally temperature neutral, but it’s also a flame barrier, so the mattress doesn’t need to contain synthetic flame retardants.

The Organica’s comfort layer is 3 inches of Talalay latex. Talalay latex is a natural material with lots of bounce so you lay on your mattress, not in it. Despite being so buoyant, the latex is still cushiony and relieves pressure so you don’t have to worry about joint or muscle aches in the mornings.

The support core of the Organica is made up of 8 inches of pocketed coils. A unique feature about Organica’s coil unit is the coils on both sides of the bed are reinforced for edge support. This way, you’re not at risk of falling out of bed at night.

At the bottom of the mattress is 1 inch of Dunlop latex. Unlike Talalay latex, Dunlop latex is stiff and sturdy, making it an excellent base foam for the Organica mattress.

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If you need a versatile and durable mattress that can stand up to an active lifestyle, take a look at the Puffy Lux Hybrid. This hybrid was built with durability in mind. So nothing can phase it. No matter what your life throws at the Puffy Lux, you can sleep easy knowing this mattress can stand up to it.

How Lying Down Feels

The Puffy Lux is a medium mattress, so it offers a perfect balance between softness and firmness. This is the perfect fit for couples who need a compromise and combo sleepers who want to switch things up night after night.

Hot sleepers don’t have a thing to worry about with the Puffy Lux either. This mattress is stuffed with sweat-wicking and heat-dissipating technology. So you can expect this mattress to stay cool and comfortable for hours on end.

Inside the Mattress

One of the best things about this low-maintenance mattress is its zippable, washable cover. This cover resists stains. But if you do get something on it, all you have to do is unzip it, wash it, and put it back on. So if you eat and drink in bed, no worries!

The Puffy Lux’s Cooling CloudTM foam comes next. This breathable foam helps keep cool air flowing in and hot air flowing out. Underneath, a layer of pressure-relieving Dual Cloud foam and another layer of Climate ComfortTM foam work together to offer cooling comfort.

Finally, the contour-adapt coils offer firm support that’s contouring at the same time. So it keeps you lifted onto the sleep surface without sacrificing pressure-point cradling compression. The high-density foam perimeter rails also provide stability and durability. That’s why the Puffy Lux comes with a generous lifetime warranty!

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Another fantastic luxury hybrid, the Helix Midnight Luxe lets you upgrade your sleep. This mattress pulls out all the stops to ensure you get the optimal sleep experience. It features contouring foams for the ultimate pressure relief as well as cooling technologies to ensure the perfect temperature regulation.

How Lying Down Feels

Lying down on this mattress, you’ll notice the luxury right away. It’s not easy to find the perfect balance between contouring and support to achieve total buoyancy and total pressure relief, but the Midnight Luxe pulls it off flawlessly.

You’ll also notice the Midnight Luxe is cool to the touch as soon as you lie down. This is thanks to its cooling cover and thermoconductive foams.

Inside the Mattress

The first layer of the Midnight Luxe is its optional TENCELTMor GlacioTex fabric cover. These covers work in different ways. The former is breathable, while the latter is thermoconductive.

The next layer is the premium cooling pillow top that offers an extra layer of padding and pressure relief to tired joints. Right underneath the pillow top is a layer of high-density Memory Plus Foam that offers lots of support and lots of contouring at the same time.

Underneath these layers, there is a transition layer of gel visco and another transition layer of high-grade polyfoam. These two transition layers ensure you never sink into the bed. They also help protect you from pressure from the coils below.

Finally, the support layer features over 1,000 pocketed coils for adaptable support. These coils are reinforced around the edges and through the middle of the mattress to ensure maximum edge and lumbar support.

Side sleepers looking for the best contouring the mattress world has to offer should consider the Winkbed. This hybrid features layers of contouring foam and a plush Euro topper for a mattress that relieves pressure like nothing else can.

How Lying Down Feels

The WinkBed’s highly contouring foams make for one adaptable hybrid. This mattress can follow the curve of your body to give you the kind of cradling that melts away pain and absorbs pressure to provide the ultimate comfort.

Inside the Mattress

The WinkBed starts off with a Tencel® cover to provide maximum breathability. The breathable cover works in unison with the thermoconductive gel memory foam to keep cool air flowing under your body and heat moving away from it.

The next layer is the LumbarLayer™ that helps provide targeted support to the middle of your body. These foam layers also feature WinkBed’s innovative sleep technologies like the Triple Layer Heat Disperse™ system and the SleepCalm™ motion isolating system.

Finally, the pocketed coil layer features multiple zones to target each individual body area with the ideal support that it needs. This keeps the spine aligned and the pressure points cradled.

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The Allswell Luxe Hybrid Mattress features individually wrapped coils and strong edge support on all four sides. In addition to a plush top panel offering medium firmness, layers of the Allswell Luxe Hybrid include coils, high-density foam, and memory foam.

The Allswell Luxe Hybrid mattress comes with a 100-night, risk-free trial period for one person per household, per year. This applies to the mattress purchase price only. Allswell cannot refund white glove delivery, mattress removal, or recycling fees.

A 10-year limited warranty is available, but only if faulty defects or craftsmanship are the main cause of the user’s dissatisfaction. Damages made to the mattress due to negligent use won’t be covered.

With all four of their mattresses, Allswell comes in at a lower price point in comparison with its mattress-in-a-box alternatives, and ground shipping is free in the continental U.S.

How Lying Down Feels

Compared to other Allswell mattresses, the Luxe Hybrid Mattress has the most similar design to the Brick Mattress. They’re both 12 inches thick and contain similar materials, only the Brick has a firmer feel than the Luxe Hybrid.

The design of this medium-firm mattress helps reduce motion transfer during sleep. This makes it optimal for those who share a mattress.

Inside the Mattress

The quilted top panel is crafted with SwirlFoam, a fabric technology that helps keep the sleeper cool. This specialty layer makes the Allswell Luxe particularly good for hot sleepers and stomach sleepers, as they tend to get warm during the night.

Below is 2 inches of copper-infused memory foam, which is designed to offer muscle and joint pain relief. Copper-infused materials also offer protection from microbes, meaning the mattress will stay relatively fresh and free from smells even over long periods.

The Bear Hybrid Mattress combines eco-friendly materials with cooling technology to provide a comfortable night’s rest for all sleeper types. This mattress has six layers of support made from fiber, gel, support foam, and coils. It is rated as slightly above a medium on the firmness scale and offers technology to promote more rest and recovery.

Bear’s hybrid mattress comes with a 100-night risk-free trial period and a limited 20-year warranty. Physical flaws and visible indentations greater than 1.5 inches (not caused by user error) will be honored.

How Lying Down Feels

Compared to Bear’s other mattresses, the Bear Pro and Bear Original, the Bear Hybrid is their most luxurious. It’s Bear’s only hybrid model and it contains the most advanced design, with six layers rather than three or four. It’s Bear’s softest mattress, scoring a 6 out of 10 compared to the Bear Pro’s 6.5 or the Bear Original’s 7.

The Bear Hybrid cradles your body’s curves to relieve pressure around the shoulders, hips, and back. However, the bed’s medium-firm feel won’t cause sleepers to sink too much and end up unable to move easily. Many reviews mention how much the bed has improved their different pains, ranging from making sleeping much more bearable to erasing their pain entirely.

Inside the Mattress

The cover features FDA-determined Celliant® infrared yarn technology, which harnesses the body’s natural energy to provide a temporary increase in localized blood flow. This provides muscle repair and offers a sleep experience that stimulates circulation and promotes healing throughout the body.

Below, a layer of cooling gel memory foam is combined with performance foam to regulate body temperature and provide a cooler night’s sleep. This element makes it a great choice for stomach sleepers and people who get hot while sleeping.

Premium comfort foam is below this layer for added multi-sleeper support. The Quantum edge coil system below comprises the core and offers superior edge alignment.

Lastly, the high-density support foam provides a durable foundation that can accommodate sleepers of all sizes and weights. Its CertiPUR-US® certified foams are environmentally friendly and free from smells or allergens.

Purple® mattresses were designed to be no-pressure beds. The unique Purple Grid™ technology in all Purple® beds helps create a weightless, seemingly gravity-free sleeping experience that supports all sleeper types to reduce pain and promote restful sleep.

Purple’s luxury hybrid mattress, Purple’s® Hybrid Premier, are available with either a 3-inch or 4-inch grid, depending on your sleeping style, weight, and preferences. They’re also made from hypoallergenic and nontoxic material, so they’re great for anyone with children or allergies.

Purple® comes with a 100-night risk-free sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. Since Purple® offers a new sleeping experience most people aren’t used to, the company urges people to take at least a few weeks to test it out. The trial has a 21-night minimum to ensure the mattress was properly tested.

How Lying Down Feels

The Purple® Hybrid Premier is the most luxurious mattress Purple® offers, being the most luxurious with the most advanced design. Like Purple’s® other mattresses, the Purple Mattress and Purple Hybrid, the Purple® Hybrid Premier contains Purple Grid™ technology. However, it has the thickest layer of Purple Grid™, giving it a softer feel than the other two mattresses.

Inside the Mattress

Purple’s® Hybrid Premier mattress features a Purple Grid™ layer on top, covered by a soft, breathable fabric. The Purple Grid™ is a flexible material that fully absorbs and supports the body’s natural curves to reduce pain and pressure.

This makes it suitable for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The Purple Grid™ design has thousands of air channels to neutralize body temperature and prevent heat retention. Based on customer reviews, sleeping on the Purple Grid™ has improved their chronic soreness and back pain.

Below this is a layer of 7.5-inch responsive support coils, which offer additional pressure relief and boost the mattress’s durability.

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When it comes to choosing between one of Nest Bedding’s mattresses, it can be difficult to know what’s right for you. Our favorite, the Sparrow Signature Hybrid, is a popular option because it can suit a variety of sleep styles. This mattress comes in three different firmness options: plush, medium, and luxury firm.

Nest’s Sparrow Signature Hybrid comes with a lifetime warranty. The warranty covers foam sagging greater than 1 inch, manufacturing flaws, and physical defects not caused by misuse.

How Lying Down Feels

The Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress features five layers of support and comes in six different firmness levels. There are four different types of foam in the mattress to offer a variety of comforting and cooling benefits.

These are accompanied by coils to provide a comfortable sleep all night long. Customers describe the bed like sleeping on a cloud. The mattress conforms under their body to relieve pressure while also isolating motion for those who share a bed, preventing partners from waking up periodically throughout the night.

Inside the Mattress

The cover on the Sparrow bed features 1 inch of gel-infused memory foam, as well as soft quilted thermal phase change fabric. Below is Energex™ foam, designed to provide a soft and cool feel when touched. This helps prevent hot sleeping and provides a cool, refreshing sleep all night long.

Below this layer is one inch of SmartFlow punched foam, meaning it’s perforated with holes that allow for airflow beneath the foam.

At the bottom is the support core, which includes 6 inches of individually wrapped Quantum zone support coils nestled between two layers of foam for added comfort. Each firmness option has strong edge support, making it easy to sleep near the edge of the bed without the feeling of rolling off.

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Mattress Types to Consider

Searching for a mattress in a sea of options isn’t easy. This guide will explain the most popular types of mattress available today, plus their benefits and drawbacks.

Memory Foam Mattresses

Memory foam is a popular comfort layer included in many standard mattresses available today. Memory foam is designed to respond to your body’s weight and temperature. It will take the shape of anything that applies pressure to its surface. Memory foam also responds to temperature — your body heat helps the foam contour around your body and press it into a comfortable shape.

Memory foam combines the affordable, shaping elements of poly-foam and the luxury body-contouring elements of latex foam. Side sleepers and sleepers with chronic pain may benefit from the supportive, contouring elements of a memory foam mattress. Even sleepers without pain can use memory foam as a preventative approach, as they provide good spinal alignment. Memory foam has been known to target pressure points while relieving strain from tender areas like the shoulders, hips, and spine.

Memory foam’s soft surface allows for continued circulation throughout the body to prevent soft tissue damage, which may occur in firmer coil mattresses. Memory foam helps make mattresses more stable, so light sleepers aren’t awoken by tossing and turning if they share a mattress.

Latex Mattresses

Similar to memory foam, latex mattresses take the shape of the sleeper’s figure. They also have the shared benefit of improved motion isolation from person to person in a bed. Unlike memory foam, however, latex foam doesn’t sink completely under weight and pressure. It does offer some give and support when pressure and warm temperatures are applied, making it slightly more solid as a foundation than memory foam.

Latex is different from traditional mattresses because it doesn’t make permanent indentations in the mattress surface. Many latex layers often have holes or grids for breathability and aeration, all without sacrificing stability and support. It is an ideal material for people who weigh over 200 pounds because it offers pain relief and joint support without sacrificing durability. It’s also good for side and back sleepers since it tends to adapt to a person’s weight.

Latex comes in two main forms: synthetic and natural. While synthetic latex mattresses are made from petrochemicals, they tend to be less expensive than natural latex mattresses. Natural latex is derived from rubber trees and provides a more eco-friendly solution. Most latex mattresses available today are made with hypoallergenic and nontoxic material, so choosing a man-made bed isn’t an unsafe option.

Innerspring Mattresses

Innerspring or coil mattresses are the most traditional mattress style. These mattresses are made up of three layers: a foundation, a core, and a comfort layer. The foundation provides support for the coil core. The core is comprised of metal support coils and springs. Lastly, the comfort layer is comprised of fabric or foam. These are the types of bouncy beds typically found in dorm rooms, for example. The advantage of traditional innerspring mattresses is that, unlike foam, they provide a solid foundation that pushes back more than it gives in. Steel coil mattresses can be made from four different types of springs, including Bonnell, offset, double offset pocket coils, and continuous wire coils.

The type of coil used determines weight distribution, stability, and support. It also plays a role in the overall lifespan of the mattress. Certain coils, like Bonnell coils, can withstand sustained use. Coil count should also be considered when choosing an innerspring. Most innerspring mattresses have a coil count between 500 and 1,000, but a higher-end mattress can have well over 1,000 coils.

Aside from the coils, which give innerspring mattresses their support core, many are crafted with additional comfort layers. These comfort layers are typically comprised of foam or latex. Innerspring mattresses may also provide a slightly cooler sleeping experience than what foam can provide alone. Additionally, the use of micro-coils gives more aeration and doesn’t absorb body heat like memory foam does. Many modern innerspring mattresses also have a pillow top or an additional layer of foam above the coils, which can change its firmness and temperature regulation qualities.

Hybrid Mattresses

The best hybrid mattresses combine elements of foam, latex, and innerspring mattresses to provide a personalized and comfortable sleeping experience. Most hybrid beds contain two key parts: a support core comprised of coils, and a foam or latex layer. Above the coil and foam layers, hybrid mattresses often have a soft, plush pillow top. These pillow tops can be filled with a variety of materials, including organic cotton or foam, and may be insulated with breathable material. Hybrid mattresses are a top choice for many people because they provide the supportive foundation of a coil mattress along with the contouring elements of a memory foam or latex mattress. Hybrid mattresses benefit many people because they offer variety and personalization.

For example, coil mattresses tend to be noisier and more prone to transferring motion from one person to another. By adding a foam layer to a coil mattress, it becomes less loud and more resistant to movement. In contrast, pure memory foam mattresses are sometimes too squishy and hot for people. By adding in the sturdy and breathable elements of a coil mattress, sleepers get the cushion without the heat retention.

Mattress Budget

New mattresses on the lower end of the price scale tend to start around $600, while high-quality mattresses can cost over $2,500. The materials used in your mattress will play a large role in determining the price point. For example, mattresses with natural recyclable or nontoxic materials tend to cost upwards of $1,000. Meanwhile, mattresses comprised of man-made materials can be found for under $1,000.

Similarly, latex mattresses are more expensive than traditional coil mattresses. This is because latex is more expensive to produce, especially if made from natural and organic materials. At the same time, the higher price point of a latex mattress usually comes with increased comfort and quality you can depend on for years to come.

When considering your mattress budget, keep in mind how long you’d like the mattress to last. An uncomfortable, cheap mattress won’t break the bank — but it may cause back pain and chronic fatigue. Spending more money upfront on a mattress with a good warranty can keep you sleeping well for years.

Along with the quality of the mattress itself, paying attention to mattress warranties is also crucial when making a purchase. A good warranty can provide peace of mind and ensure you’re protected in case of any defects or issues with the mattress.

You may also consider the accessories you’ll need to buy to accompany your mattress, including a box spring or a bed frame. Some mattresses can withstand being on the floor, while others need a specific base layer to rest upon. This is an important factor because choosing the proper foundation for your mattress can ensure its longevity.

Sleeping Position

People sleep in different positions depending on their shape, size, weight, and personal preference. Most people sleep on their right side, but some people also sleep on their stomach or back. Different mattresses are best suited for different sleeping styles.

Side Sleepers

Sleeping on the right side is perhaps the most popular way to sleep. Unlike back sleepers who may suffer from sleep apnea, side sleepers keep their airways open. Side sleepers may also benefit from improved digestion and a decrease in symptoms like acid reflux, which may be exacerbated by lying on one’s back.

Since side sleepers need to maintain proper alignment with their hips, shoulders, and pelvis, the best mattress will minimize pain and pressure points throughout the back and joints.

Side sleepers tend to benefit from medium-soft to medium-firm beds. This is because firmer beds can support the body contours of their hips and shoulders. A mattress with a high firm feel will provide too much pushback and be hard and uncomfortable for a person sleeping on their side.

In contrast, having a too-soft mattress can cause spinal misalignment, especially in a heavier person who sinks too deeply into the surface of the mattress. Hybrid mattresses are a smart choice for side sleepers because they offer a solid foundation from springs along with the contouring benefits of foam or latex.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers maintain a natural alignment of neck and shoulders but may need a firmer pillow to help prevent snoring. Specifically, a high loft pillow with contour supports the natural shape of the neck without allowing the head to fall back too far. Back sleepers might also struggle with breathing or digestive issues, such as acid reflux.

Medium to medium-firm mattresses are important for back sleepers because the surface they sleep on shouldn’t sag. There needs to be enough support to keep their hips in line with their shoulders. The right firmness of a mattress also depends on the weight of the person, as heavier people may prefer a more firm mattress with a stronger support layer. In contrast, lighter people under 130 pounds may find a firmer mattress is too hard for them and doesn’t allow their hips and back to sink in.

A mattress that is too soft or too firm can cause back sleepers to become misaligned during sleep, which in turn can lead to back, hip, and shoulder pain. The best hybrid mattresses for back sleepers have a coil layer and 2 or more inches of memory foam or latex. Additional foam comfort layers can also help prevent collapsing in the mattress so it remains supportive for years to come.

Stomach Sleepers

While we don’t recommend sleeping on your stomach, some people find it to be the most comfortable position. Stomach sleepers typically need an extra firm mattress to get enough support for their bellies, hips, and shoulders. The right mattress will conform to a stomach sleeper just enough to provide support without the sleeper sinking in too much. Stomach sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds may prefer a softer mattress. This is because a softer mattress provides more spinal alignment and minimizes pressure on the front of the body.

For people who weigh 130 to 230 pounds, a medium firmness mattress will provide support without sinkage. Strong airflow is also important for stomach sleepers, as they tend to feel warm the quickest at night. This can disrupt the sleep cycle and cause a person to wake up feeling more tired than they would if they slept on their side or back. Fortunately, hybrid mattresses have better pain relief than innersprings and may offer stronger edge support for stomach sleepers.

It’s important to note: Stomach sleepers may generally have more pain than back or right side sleepers due to the pressure this resting style can place on joints. Having your face pressed into the pillow can also increase wrinkles and fine lines on the forehead, around the mouth, and near the eyes.

Combination Sleepers

If you’re someone who tends to change positions during the night, you might be a combination sleeper. This means you don’t have a strong preference for one sleep position, and instead switch things up based on your mood or comfort level. As a result, you need a mattress that can cater to multiple sleep positions without sacrificing comfort and support.

There are mattresses for combination sleeping that fit the bill perfectly. These versatile mattresses strike the right balance between support and pressure relief, making them an ideal choice for those who want to protect their joints when sleeping on their side and get enough lift for stomach sleeping.

Medium mattresses are often considered the best mattresses for combination sleepers, as they can accommodate a range of sleep preferences and positions. They are also a popular choice for couples who have different sleeping styles. 

Sleeping Cool and Airflow

If you’ve ever woken in the middle of the night feeling too hot or too cold, this could signify whether you’re a hot or cool sleeper. The regulation of body heat while sleeping is referred to as temperature neutrality. Understanding whether you’re a hot or cool sleeper is a critical factor in finding a mattress to keep you comfortable.

Mattress materials and designs can play a role in this effect because they either absorb heat or provide more airflow. For example, memory foam tends to absorb heat because it responds to warmth and pressure. At the sleeper’s body temperature drops, heat sinks into the mattress and makes a warmer environment on the mattress. In contrast, coil, spring, and gel foam mattresses likely won’t absorb as much heat, providing a cooler experience.

Materials that don’t absorb as much body heat help air to flow naturally from the body, resulting in more comfortable sleep. Breathable fabric and aerated top layers can also aid in this effect, even when memory foam is included in a lower layer of the mattress. Certain materials are specifically designed to keep sleepers cooler. Cool gel mattress toppers, for example, wick heat and moisture away from the body so a person’s body temperature stays regulated during sleep.

Common Questions

What is a hybrid mattress?

Hybrid mattresses contain a combination of pocketed coils and foam comfort layers. This way, sleepers can enjoy the support and breathability of an innerspring mattress without the squeaky, weak springs or uncomfortable pillow top.

Unlike innerspring beds, the coils in hybrid beds are independent of each other and are pocketed in a light fabric. This minimizes the risk of the coils breaking or being noisy while maintaining the layer’s breathability and supportiveness.

The foam layers in hybrid mattresses are commonly made from at least 2 to 3 inches of foam, generally memory foam or latex foam. A foam comfort layer contours well under a person’s curve to relieve pressure.

How much does a high-quality hybrid mattress cost?

Hybrid mattresses are on the pricier end of mattresses, with cheaper hybrid beds still costing roughly $1000 or more. You can expect to pay between $1000 to $2500 for a high-quality bed. While the prices may be steep, higher-end hybrid mattresses often include good and long warranties, so as the bed ages, simply get it repaired so it lasts longer.

Does a hybrid mattress work with an adjustable bed?

Yes, hybrid mattresses are compatible with adjustable bed bases. With this in mind, always double-check the suitable foundations your mattress’s manufacturer requires before buying an adjustable base. Using the wrong foundation can void your mattress warranty, leaving you fully liable in case it needs repairs or replacement.

Are hybrid mattresses good for back pain?

Hybrid mattresses are excellent mattresses for back pain because they have responsive coils to offer healthy support and pressure-relieving foam layers to keep you sleeping comfortably. Usually, medium and medium-firm hybrids are best for sleepers with back pain, but some find relief on medium-soft hybrids, as well.

Do you need a box spring with a hybrid mattress?

Not usually, most hybrid mattresses are better kept on mattress foundations. Some hybrids can work with box springs, but because these beds contain foam, many mattress brands advise against pairing their hybrids with box springs. To be safe, read through the warranty guidelines that come with your hybrid. Within those guidelines, it will state the best foundation to pair with your new hybrid.

Finding the Best Hybrid Mattress

The best hybrid mattresses offer a range of benefits for all types of sleepers. It’s important to consider factors such as firmness, price, and warranty. Personal factors, such as how you sleep and how much you weigh, also play an important role in choosing a supportive yet comfortable mattress.

Now that you understand what materials make up hybrid mattresses, you can choose the best mattress for your needs.