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The best hybrid mattresses truly deliver the best of both worlds, with durability and comfort.
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Nothing's quite as important as getting the right mattress for you so that you can have a good night's sleep every night of the week. If you're unsure which type of mattress is right for you, you may want to consider a hybrid mattress.
The best hybrid mattresses combine the comfort of foam mattresses with the longevity of traditional innerspring mattresses. And not only do they provide better support and have less motion transfer than typical innerspring beds, a lot of them are also comfy and contouring like an all-foam mattress. Hybrid beds are best for people who need extra support, like plus-size sleepers over 230 pounds or people with back pain looking for a little pressure relief.
Like any other category of mattress, the firmness level of a hybrid mattress can run the gamut from the supersoft to those with a medium-firm feel, and firm hybrid options, good enough for a back or stomach sleeper. The mattress materials can also vary: Some are infused with copper, gel memory foam or latex, other hybrid mattresses have perforated layers that improve airflow to help you sleep more comfortably, and some even have a comfort layer. And, if you're still unsure about which mattress is best for you, almost all the mattress companies on this list have a pretty stellar return policy -- just in case.
What is the best hybrid mattress?
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature is the top pick in our recommendations for the best hybrid mattress list because it appeals to almost everyone. It's comfortable, customizable to your sleeping position, sells for a good price and comes from a quality brand.
Though, all the models listed in our best hybrid mattress list are comfortable, supportive and feel truly high quality. I've personally slept on -- and liked -- them all.
Want to find out which one is right for you? Read on in our best hybrid mattress review for all the details you need to build a great hybrid bed.
Prices listed are the base price for a queen mattress, not inclusive of the frequent promotions mattress-makers run. And, if you're looking to update your entire sleeping situation, we have lists of the best sheets and best pillows to peruse.
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Best hybrid mattresses of 2023
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Not many other beds encompass all that the Brooklyn Bedding Signature does. What I mean by this is, it's a mattress that accommodates all sleeping positions, all body types, it's an objectively comfortable mattress and the price is very reasonably. All of that's to say it earned its spot as the best hybrid mattress.
The Layla Hybrid mattress has a lot to offer as far as comfort and versatility goes. It's one of the handful of beds in the market that's meant to be flipped; the Layla Hybrid has a different firmness level on each side to accommodate different kinds of sleepers. However, side sleepers will really appreciate its pillowy, pressure relieving feel. One side is just extra plush, while the firm side has a balance of support and softness.
Layla Hybrid
The Purple Hybrid is a hybrid mattress a lot of people enjoy, including me, but it's a one-of-a-kind bed some might not be ready for. However, if you prefer more firm mattresses (like back and stomach sleepers) and you're not quite sold on memory foam, this is an excellent option for you among our best hybrid mattress picks.
The Saatva mattress is a luxury online bed that looks just as pretty as it is comfortable. It also has one of the most supportive, durable constructions I've seen in a mattress as it utilizes two different coil layers. In the base layer, there's a system of extra-strength dual coils that's essentially a coil inside of a coil. This makes the bed ultra supportive and durable.
Saatva Classic
If you're dealing with back pain, either from your mattress or otherwise, the Amerisleep AS2 Hybrid is a great option. Designed for back or stomach sleepers, this medium-firm mattress helps maintain proper spinal alignment. Amerisleep uses a proprietary plant-based memory foam called Bio-Pur that contours your body without any of that slow-sinking feeling and helps dissipate warmth, rather than trapping it and making you sweat.
Amerisleep AS2 Hybrid
This Brooklyn Bedding Aurora mattress checks all the boxes when it comes to the best hybrid mattress. It has effective cooling technology that actually works, it's offered in three different firmness levels for any sleeping position, contains over 1,000 pocketed coils in the base layer for maximum support, and it offers a very comfortable neutral-foam feel that's more responsive and bouncy than memory foam.
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
The DreamCloud Hybrid mattress is a premium bed with a subtle memory foam feel that doesn't give you the sensation you're falling into a sinkhole like other memory foam beds do. Instead, it's a little more responsive, and easier for combination sleepers to switch positions on. It's also very pressure relieving, especially with the addition of its fluffy and lush pillow top.
The WinkBed mattress is one of those hybrid beds that you would find in a nice hotel room when you're on a vacation -- it's extra luxurious. It's almost 14 inches tall, and it's made with zoned pocketed coils to provide targeted pressure relief and support to the areas of the body you need it most. The edges are also reinforced to be ultra durable and sturdy to make it easy to get in and out of bed, and prevent you from feeling like you're going to fall off the side.
Wink Bed Mattress
You've probably heard of the retail giant Walmart, but what you may not be too familiar with is their bed-in-a-box brand called Allswell. In true Walmart fashion, Allswell mattresses are extremely affordable. I'd argue they're one of the best cheap mattress brands you can buy from while still having a quality mattress. It's a simple hybrid mattress without any bells or whistles, but that's what you want when you're looking for an ultra affordable bed.
Allswell
Other hybrid mattresses we've tested
The CNET Sleep editors have tested over 100 mattresses and put in countless hours trying out the industry's most popular (and unpopular) beds. With so many to choose from, our lists omit a few well qualified contenders. Here are several hybrid mattresses we've tested that were runner-ups when making this best hybrid mattress list.
- Puffy Lux mattress: For side sleepers and plush-mattress lovers, the Puffy Lux mattress checks a lot of boxes. I compare it to a big supportive marshmallow. It's made with memory foam, but it's not as dense as a lot of popular memory foam beds. Instead, it's light, airy and a little more responsive. This bed is ultra pressure-relieving, but you also get support from the steel coils in the foundation layer.
- Helix mattress: Helix offers six base model mattresses that have a range of different firmness levels from soft to firm. You can take Helix's Sleep Quiz to match you with the perfect mattress based on your sleeping position and other personal metrics. Each mattress is a hybrid with a responsive, soft foam feel that I anticipate most couples and solo sleepers will like.
How we test hybrid mattresses
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What to look for in a mattress
Finding your perfect new mattress should come down to these key points: your dominant sleeping position, your body type, relevant health conditions, mattress materials and your budget. The position you sleep in most during the night will help you determine your ideal firmness level. Your weight should help you determine whether you should opt for the extra support of a hybrid mattress or a regular foam mattress. Your budget will help you narrow down the beds you can and can't afford. Lastly, different health conditions require different characteristics, and materials help determine whether or not you'll find the bed comfortable.
Sleeping position
- Side sleepers typically sleep most comfortably on soft to medium mattresses because they relieve pressure from major joints like your hips and shoulders, rather than push into them.
- Back and stomach sleepers need a bed on the opposite side of the spectrum, medium to firm, because they offer proper spinal support to prevent back pain.
- Combination sleepers have two options: choose the firmness level that caters to their primary position or a medium firmness level that caters to all sleeping positions.
Body type
- People who weigh under 230 pounds have the option between foam and hybrid beds; it just depends on the amount of support you're looking for. Those under 150 pounds, though, can skip hybrid beds all together if they want because they don't need the extra support.
- I recommend hybrid beds to people over 230 pounds because they'll last longer (this is important if you spend a lot of money on your new bed) and they'll be much more supportive for the body.
Health conditions
- Hot sleepers, women suffering from menopause or people experiencing hot flashes can find a cool-sleeping mattress that absorbs and redistributes heat, or offers a ton of airflow.
- Those with arthritis or joint pain may want a soft, pressure-relieving mattress on the medium to soft side that cradles the hips and shoulders for maximum comfort.
- People who suffer from back pain may sleep most comfortably on a medium-firm mattress profile. It offers ample support and pressure relief at the same time, to prevent the back from sagging and cradle pressure points.
Materials
- Memory foam is known for its motion-isolating and pressure-relieving abilities. Some people also love the hugging feel. However, people who switch positions often can sometimes run into resistance since it's so slow to respond to pressure.
- Latex foam can be synthetic or natural/organic. Either way, it offers airflow, is more durable and supportive than most foam mattresses. On the other side of the token, natural latex can get expensive and they tend to be on the firm side.
- Poly foam is a synthetic foam that bounces more than memory foam but is more soft than latex foam. Most comfy couch cushions are made with this foam. it's breathable and affordable, but may not be as durable as other foams.
- Coils or innersprings are made from steel and provide extra support and durability for mattresses.
Budget
- The most affordable bed in a box mattresses can go for a few hundred dollars.
- Your typical bed in a box mattress costs between $850 and $1,200.
- Hotel luxury and premium mattresses typically cost over the $1,200 range.
Hybrid mattress FAQs
What is a hybrid mattress?
Like a hybrid car that fuses gas and electric, a hybrid mattress combines pocketed coils with comfy foam to give you a supportive but comfy sleeping surface that's more comfortable to snuggle up to than the old traditional innerspring mattresses.
How much do hybrid mattresses cost?
Hybrid mattresses come in a range of different costs. A basic hybrid mattress will cost around $1,300 before discounts, but there are plenty of options under $1,000 if you want a budget hybrid mattress. There are also luxury hybrid mattresses that cost $1,600 and up.
Are hybrid mattresses any good?
Yes. A hybrid mattress offers additional support and durability than all-foam mattresses thanks to the steel innersprings or coils in the foundation layer, and more comfort than a traditional innerspring mattress. A foam bed will last you around six or seven years while a hybrid mattress can last 10 to 12 years.