Best Hybrid Mattresses

Hybrid mattresses, which combine two or more support systems and incorporate a wide variety of materials, are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. These mattresses typically marry an innerspring system and specialty foams.

Hybrid beds are designed to offer the best features of other mattresses while mitigating downsides. However, there are so many hybrid choices available that consumers can run into analysis paralysis. If hybrid mattresses have piqued your interest but you aren’t sure where to start in your search, this guide is perfect for you.

In this article, we outline the best hybrid mattresses for certain needs and sleeping types, and then we cover what to look for in a hybrid, the pros, and cons of this mattress type, and the types of sleepers hybrids serve best.

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The Best Hybrid Mattresses

• Editor’s Pick – Saatva
• Best Firm Hybrid Mattress – Layla Hybrid
• Best Mattress for Side Sleepers – Helix Midnight Luxe
• Best Hybrid Mattress in a Box – Casper Wave Hybrid
• Best Value Hybrid – Amerisleep AS3
• Best Medium-Firm Hybrid – DreamCloud
• Best Bed in a Box – Leesa Hybrid
• Best Latex Hybrid – Birch
• Best for Back Pain – Tuft & Needle Hybrid
• Best Hybrid Mattress for Couples – Brooklyn Aurora
• Best Cooling Hybrid Mattress – Purple Hybrid

The bottom line is that Saatva produces a great mattress.  This innerspring mattress offers a level of support that you won’t find in most memory foam mattresses.  Not only that, but Saatva also gives you some options for different firmnesses so you can better cater to your specific sleeping position and preferences.  If you like a more traditional-feeling mattress, then this is going to be a great option.

Saatva may be built like a traditional mattress, but it can still show up on your doorstep … however, it won’t be in a box.  You can expect delivery folks to arrive and go so far as to set it up in your bedroom.  Nice touch!

You can read our full Saatva Review to learn more. 

The Layla Hybrid combines coils, memory foam and copper for a cool, supportive and cradling sleep experience. The individually wrapped coils reduce the motion transfer that you’ll find with traditional springs; they’ll also help keep the bed cool. On top of this, the cradling memory foam is infused with new copper cooling technology. The copper not only pulls heat away from your body, but disperses it away from you so it’s not trapped.

The bed is also made with zoned support foam, which means your hips will get the firm level of support they need while your shoulders sink more deeply into the bed, preventing morning aches. As an added bonus, the bed is flippable with a soft and firm side, so you can pick which works for you.

Read our full Layla Hybrid mattress review to learn more.

Helix has made a name for themselves by offering so many different kinds of high-quality mattress options- they’re the brand for picky sleepers and people who just love having options.

All nine of Helix’s offerings are online hybrid mattresses, which means you’ll get the support from the coils along with the cushioning and contouring of the foam. Just because it’s not an all-foam mattress doesn’t mean the foam isn’t top-notch either. It’s eco-friendly and is engineered for support in the hips, shoulders and back. Plus, it’s breathable to prevent heat entrapment, making it one of the best mattresses for side sleepers. The Memory Foam Plus layer is designed to relieve pressure points and keep your spine aligned, along with the support of the coils.

Read our full Helix mattress review to learn more.

The Casper Wave Hybrid is our pick for the best online hybrid mattress. Casper recently updated its flagship all-foam model and introduced the somewhat softer Casper Wave Hybrid. In this mattress, you’ll find almost all of the components of the original Casper with an added 7” pocketed coil system.

The Casper Wave Hybrid features the four memory foam layers found in the original Casper Wave, but it adds pocketed innerspring coils. The mattress is 13” thick and a little softer than average, coming in at about a medium on the firmness scale. The top comfort layer is open-cell foam, and it provides more bounce than memory foam.

The transitional layer of this mattress, a high-density polyfoam, provides zoned support at the hips and shoulders, translating to greater overall comfort. Finally, the base of pocketed coils provides some bounce. All of these elements together create a comfortable sleeping surface that feels cozy to the touch. 

Check out our full Casper Wave Hybrid Review to learn more. 

Using eco-friendly, plant-based materials, Amerisleep has created a high-quality line of luxury mattresses. These hybrid mattresses have the perfect balance of support and comfort for sleepers, making to easy to fall asleep and decreasing the likelihood that you’ll wake up with aches and pains. The AS3, Amerisleep’s flagship bed, combines affordability and a meticulous eye for detail. It’s available in an all-foam version and a slightly more expensive hybrid version.

Ranging from the A1 to the A5 model, these mattresses increase in price as they ascend numerically. In addition to the versatile AS3, the AS2 and AS5 each are also each available in hybrid versions. With free shipping in the U.S. and helpful customer support, Amerisleep is a great choice for a hybrid mattress!

Check out our full Amerisleep AS3 Review to learn more. 

The DreamCloud is a hybrid bed-in-a-box that contains coils and multiple layers of memory and latex foam. This luxury mattress is thick, durable and made with high-quality materials that can handle petite, average-size and heavy sleepers at an affordable price relative to other luxury mattress options.

We recommend the DreamCloud for people seeking a luxury option that doesn’t break the bank. With prices starting as low as $999, you can get the quality materials and durability of a luxury brand without emptying your savings account. This bed is on the firm end of the scale, which means you’ll sleep cooler naturally as a result of sleeping “on” the mattress rather than “in” it. Overall, this is an elegant bed that offers high-end features like a cashmere blend cover and a tufted design. It also comes with the company’s tiered Everlong Lifetime Warranty and a uniquely long trial period at 365 nights. 

Check out our full DreamCloud Review to learn more. 

The Leesa is a hybrid medium-firm mattress that’s great for back sleepers and stomach sleepers. Though it might not be soft enough for all side sleepers to  achieve enough pressure support, combination sleepers will like the Leesa’s responsive feel and ease of movement. It’s more expensive and luxurious than the Leesa’s all-foam flagship bed.

Hot sleepers will love that the Leesa hybrid is made with more than a thousand breathable, responsive coils. The top layer also does its part to promote breathability, as it’s made with holes to encourage airflow. The transition layer, a level of memory foam, conforms to the body and relieves pressure, which is great for those struggling with back pain. What’s more, Leesa is a certified B-Corp company dedicated to providing beds to disadvantaged children.

Check out our full Leesa Hybrid mattress review to learn more. 

Birch, made by Helix Sleep, offers a premium eco-friendly hybrid mattress. Featuring an organic wool support base, individually wrapped support coils, all-natural Talalay latex, and a cushion layer of more organic wool, the mattress hits the marks for organic and comfortable.

In addition to being all-natural, the Talalay latex is inherently cooler than comparable memory foam. The latex doesn’t trap as much heat, and Birch features a ventilated version of it that helps keep air moving even more. The individually wrapped coils make this hybrid supportive, aiding in edge support, and providing superior motion isolation to traditional innerspring mattresses.

Read our full Birch mattress review to learn more.

The Tuft & Needle Original is a great entry-level mattress but is probably not ideal for someone looking for a premium option. However,  T&N later came out with the Mint, of which we are big fans.  It’s a step up and a great mattress for a reasonable price.

For the T&N hybrid model, the brand took what we love about the Mint and added the support of springs.  Right out of the box, this mattress just feels more substantial than previous models.  If you’re thinking of trying a T&N and aren’t concerned with a few extra bucks to get the top-of-the-line experience, you should give the new hybrid a look.

To learn more check out our full Tuft and Needle Review. 

Brooklyn Bedding is known for making high-quality products. The Aurora is the company’s hybrid, made with an 8” pocketed coil base that’s topped with layers of memory foam and the company’s proprietary foam. It’s our choice for hybrid shoppers who sleep hot, as the top layer has exceptional cooling properties.

If you tend to wake in the middle of the night in a hot sweat, the Brooklyn Aurora will solve that issue. The top layer of Energex foam on this mattress is a polyurethane foam that’s infused with copper. Copper, a natural heat conductor, draws heat away from the body. If you want cool sleep, you’ll get it in this hybrid. Not to mention, Brooklyn Bedding offers a 10-year warranty, free delivery, and a 120 night trial with a full refund and return shipping included. 

Learn more by reading our full Brooklyn Bedding Review. 

The Purple hybrid builds on the innovation and success of the original Purple mattress to create a bed that earns top marks in temperature neutrality and edge support. We’re confident that back sleepers and stomach sleepers will find adequate support on the Purple hybrid.

The bed uses Purple’s proprietary Hyper-Elastic Polymer grid (say that five times fast …), but adds a layer of coils that brings more support and breathability to an already-great mattress. The mattress is responsive and will make you feel as if you’re sleeping “on” the mattress instead of “in” the bed. Though some might be disappointed that the Purple doesn’t have a classic memory foam feel, those who shift around often in their sleep will love that the bed offers easy movement.

Learn more by reading our full Purple hybrid Review. 

What to Look for in a Hybrid Mattress

Creating a shortlist of suggestions for a hybrid mattress is like trying to predict a stranger’s coffee order. Do they prefer hot or cold? Decaf or caffeinated? Cow’s milk or nut milk? Do they like bitter roasts or a smooth, mellow taste? Are they an espresso enthusiast or a drip-coffee devotee? Similarly, the hybrid mattress market offers an option for just about every sleeper size, type, and preference, so it’s more helpful for us to provide general recommendations about what to look for with regard to quality.

The materials in a hybrid mattress can vary greatly depending on the type of sleeper the manufacturer is targeting. In general, they’ll include a mix of coils, comfort layers, and cooling materials, with some mattresses including a pillow top for additional cushioning. The most important thing, however, is to make sure the mattress feels comfortable to you and meets your sleeping needs.

Beyond this, the quality of the materials used is significant. For example, natural varieties of latex will last longer than synthetic ones. In addition to examining the quality of the individual materials, consider the combination of materials. Some materials break down more quickly than others, which may shorten the mattress’ longevity, even if the manufacturer claims it will last a certain number of years. 

Benefits of Hybrid Mattresses

Among the greatest benefits of buying a hybrid mattress is the selection. Whether you like a soft or firm feel, latex or memory foam, a bouncy bed or one with slower response time, there’s bound to be something out there you’ll love.

Hybrids are also known for providing a nice blend of comfort and support, with these qualities coming from the foam layers and the innerspring systems, respectively. They also tend to provide a bouncy feel that customers who don’t love the hugging, sinking in feel of an all-foam mattress may prefer. 

Lastly, hybrid mattresses tend to sleep much cooler. The space between the coils tends to create more airflow throughout the mattress, and manufacturers incorporate a wide variety of materials, like open-cell and copper-infused foam, that further promote airflow throughout the top layers of the mattress. 

Cons of Hybrid Mattresses

While the added bounce is sometimes a favorite feature of hybrid mattresses, people who sleep with a partner that moves throughout the night might feel their movements due to the increased motion transfer. Hybrid mattresses can also be more expensive. This is due to the combination of materials used. These mattresses also aren’t the most lightweight out there, as the foams, coils, and other layers tend to create a relatively thick and heavy end result, making them challenging to install and move around without another person or two to assist. 

Who is a Hybrid Mattress Best For?

While it’s nearly impossible to say whether a hybrid mattress will be right or wrong for you, hybrids are generally suitable for people with certain characteristics. 

• If you like a combination of the hug of foams and the bounciness of coils, you can find that in a hybrid. 
• The innerspring component of hybrids tends to offer more support than all-foam mattresses, making sleeping, reading, watching television, and, well, other bedroom activities more enjoyable.
• If you tend to sleep hot, hybrids offer great airflow and cooling properties. Even those that use memory foam in the top layer, which is known to trap heat, usually have other features in the bed that offset it.

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