Douglas Alpine vs. Endy Hybrid Mattress Comparison
Read on to learn more about the all-foam Douglas Alpine mattress and the Endy Hybrid, plus which of these two Canadian beds is best for you.
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Douglas Alpine vs. Endy Hybrid Overview
| Douglas Alpine is best for… | Endy Hybrid is best for… |
| Couples | Hot sleepers |
| Budget shoppers | Stomach sleepers |
| Foam mattress fans | Combination sleepers |
Who Should Choose the Douglas Alpine Mattress?
- Couples—When sharing a mattress with your partner, especially as a light sleeper, good motion isolation is key. The better motion isolation a bed has, the less you can feel your partner tossing and turning. And, in this category, the Douglas Alpine’s soft foam design comes out on top.
- Budget shoppers—Shopping for a new mattress often means choosing the bed that’s comfiest for you and your wallet. If you’re looking to save a few hundred Canadian dollars compared to the Endy Hybrid, then the Alpine may be worth checking out.
- Foam mattress fans—The biggest difference between these two Canadian mattresses is that the Endy is a hybrid mattress (meaning it has a base layer of coils), while the Alpine is an all-foam bed. This means that sleepers who prefer the feel of sinking and contouring feel of memory foam will likely also prefer the Douglas Alpine.
Who Should Choose the Endy Hybrid Mattress?
- Hot sleepers—Foam beds like the Alpine may feel more cushy, but the Endy Hybrid is cooler—and by a lot. With layers of open-cell, cooling foam on top of a well-ventilated, pocketed-coil base, the Endy Hybrid is a great pick even for the hottest sleepers.
- Stomach sleepers—Firmness and support make all the difference for stomach sleepers, especially heavier stomach sleepers who need more hip support. While the Endy Hybrid and the Douglas Alpine actually have a similar firmness level, the Endy’s hybrid design makes it feel more lifted and solid.
- Combination sleepers—Combination sleepers love to change between sleeping positions through the night, and it takes a bed that’s easy to move around to do that. As you could imagine, the Endy Hybrid’s pocketed coils give it more bounce than the softer Douglas Alpine.
Douglas Alpine vs. Endy Hybrid: Top Similarities
- Firmness—Other than being Canadian, the biggest similarity between the Douglas Alpine and the Endy Hybrid is that they’re both equally firm. Specifically, both beds have a medium-firm feel that’s geared toward lightweight and average-weight sleepers (under 230 lbs).
- Back sleeping—We touched on stomach sleepers and combination sleepers earlier, but, back sleepers, they tend to sleep best on middle-of-the-road feeling mattresses. This means that the medium-firm feel of each of these mattresses is ideal for most back sleepers.
- Shipping policies—This might sound oddly specific at first, but it’s definitely worth noting that neither the Douglas Alpine nor the Endy Hybrid is available outside of Canada. However, if you do live in a non remote area of Canada’s provinces, then you’ll receive free shipping with either bed.
Douglas Alpine vs. Endy Hybrid: Top Differences
- Temperature control—Like we said, the Endy Hybrid is the cooler choice for sleepers who tend to overheat during the night. However, the difference in temperature control between the Douglas and the Endy Hybrid is pretty dramatic.
- Motion isolation—Although the Endy Hybrid’s motion isolation isn’t terrible, the Douglas Alpine is the clear winner when it comes to reducing any motion transfer. If you or your partner is a super light sleeper, the Alpine will likely provide a notably quieter sleeping experience.
- Price—If you’re trying to buy your next mattress on a budget, the Douglas Alpine, for a Queen size, costs about $1000 Canadian dollars, whereas the Endy Hybrid is about $1250 Canadian dollars for a Queen.
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Douglas Alpine vs. Endy Hybrid: Firmness & Feel Differences
Now that we’ve covered some of the major pros and cons of each mattress, let’s go into more detail about how each Canadian bed actually feels.
What’s the Firmness Of the Douglas Alpine & Endy Hybrid Mattresses?
Here in the Nerd Lab, we test mattress firmness on a simple 1–10 scale. For a “1”, think softer than feathers, and, for a “10”, think firmer than bricks. With this scale in mind, we found that the Douglas Alpine and the Endy Hybrid both measured in at a 6/10 firmness level, which would correspond to a medium-firm feel.
In general, medium-firm mattresses tend to work best for average-weight and lighter sleepers, while some heavyweight sleepers (especially stomach sleepers) would benefit from more firmness.
What Do the Douglas Alpine & Endy Hybrid Mattresses Feel Like?
Both the Douglas Alpine and the Endy Hybrid feature foam comfort layers, so they both have much of the same softer, contouring feel you’d expect from memory foam. However, there’s a couple key differences between these beds: the Alpine is noticeably bouncer, more solid, and cooler too.
What’s It Like to Sleep On the Douglas Alpine & Endy Hybrid Mattresses?
For most back sleepers, both of these beds offer a similar and ideal sleeping experience. However, for heavier stomach sleepers, the more lifted Endy offers more support. And, for lightweight side sleepers, neither bed is ideal, but the Endy’s balance of solidness and softness works great for heavier side sleepers.
The Douglas vs. Endy Mattresses By Body Type
Douglas Alpine Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Endy Hybrid Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 5 | 4 | 5 |
1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)
Firstly, average-weight back sleepers should get an ideal level of support from either bed since they’re both medium-firm. However, for average-weight stomach sleepers and side sleepers, the Endy Hybrid’s more lifted feel works better than the Douglas Alpine.
Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)
Next up, compared to average-weight sleepers, heavyweight sleepers tend to need more firmness and support. With this in mind, heavier back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and side sleepers will all prefer the Endy Hybrid, mostly because this bed feels more solid than the foam Alpine.
Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)
Last, but not least, lightweight sleepers often do best with more pressure relief and softness. However, since the Douglas Alpine and the Endy Hybrid both feature a medium-firm feel, lightweight back sleepers and stomach sleepers will get an ideal level of firmness on either mattress, while side sleepers will need more pressure relief on both beds.
Differences In Mattress Construction
In terms of construction, the all-foam Douglas Alpine measures in at 11 inches tall, and the Endy Hybrid comes in at 13 inches tall. Aside from this height difference, the Endy Hybrid differs in that it includes a set of individually-wrapped pocketed coils at its base that provide extra responsiveness and lift.
| Douglas Alpine Mattress Materials | Endy Hybrid Mattress Materials |
| Organic mattress cover | Quilted mattress cover |
| Gel-infused foam | Comfort foam |
| Transition foam | Transition foam |
| High-density foam base | Individually-wrapped pocketed coils |
| High-density foam base |
Cover
The Douglas Alpine’s mattress cover is a moisture-wicking fabric processed from organic materials, while the Endy Hybrid’s has a more plush feel.
Comfort Layers
Next, both of these mattresses feature cooling foam in their comfort layers, but the Endy Hybrid has open-celled breathable memory foam, while the Alpine uses gel-infused foam. Overall, the Endy’s open-cell foam allows for more airflow and temperature control.
Support Layers
Below these top layers, the Endy and the Alpine also both include layers of transition foam which help keep the sleeper elevated off of the base layers below. Speaking of which, at the foundation of each bed, there is a section of firm, high-density foam. However, with the Endy Hybrid, sleepers will also be getting a set of individually-wrapped pocketed coils too.
Douglas Alpine vs. Endy Hybrid Pricing
| Size | Douglas Prices | Endy Hybrid Prices |
| Twin | $799.00 | $975.00 |
| Twin XL | $849.00 | $1075.00 |
| Full | $899.00 | $1175.00 |
| Queen | $999.00 | $1250.00 |
| King | $1099.00 | $1450.00 |
| California King | $1099.00 | $1450.00 |
Douglas vs. Endy Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences
Temperature
When it comes to sleeping performance, the Douglas Alpine and the Endy Hybrid differ the most in temperature control. This is because, since the Alpine is an all-foam bed with little breathability, it retains much more body heat than the open-cell Endy Hybrid.
Motion Transfer
Although the Alpine isn’t a great choice for sleepers who struggle with overheating or sweating, it does offer excellent motion isolation, a plus for couples. On the other hand, the Endy Hybrid’s bouncy, hybrid design doesn’t absorb unwanted movement nearly as well.
Edge Support
Despite having a set of pocketed coils as its base, the Endy Hybrid’s edge support is only slightly stronger than the Douglas Alpine’s. Since both of these beds have only a medium-firm feel, the Endy’s edges are only more sturdy because of the coils below them.
Pressure Relief
The Endy Hybrid is a thicker and more supportive bed, meaning that it better cradles you as you sleep, without putting extra stress or pressure on your hips and shoulders. While the Alpine is by no means an overly firm bed itself, it really only excels for back sleepers.
Pain Relief
Similar to pressure relief, ideal pain relief is based a lot around how you sleep and what your body type is. With these two mattresses, you’ll find that they’re both a solid choice for the average back sleeper, but, for those with hip pain or shoulder pain, the Endy may be a better investment.
Durability
What makes a mattress durable? Usually, thicker mattresses are more durable, and hybrid mattresses (because of the steel coils at their base) tend to keep from warping for longer. You can expect the Douglas Alpine to last for about as long as the average lifespan of a foam bed—seven years. But, with the Endy Hybrid, this bed should last you even longer.
Shipping, Returns, & Warranties
We’ve talked about how these beds feel and how they perform. Now, let’s jump into their policies.
Douglas
First up, the Douglas Alpine comes with free shipping to most areas in Canada, with shoppers outside in remote regions having to pay a shipping fee. Next up, for sleepers who decide to test out the Douglas, there’s a 120-night sleep trial, during which shoppers can return their bed for a full refund. And, finally, Douglas mattress owners can enjoy a 15-year Limited Warranty that protects against defects.
Endy
Next, the Endy Hybrid comes with free shipping to all 10 Canadian provinces, but shoppers in Canada’s territories will have to pay a shipping fee. Unfortunately, like with the Douglas, sleepers outside of Canada will not be able to order this mattress directly. However, for shoppers who can get their hands on an Endy mattress, they’ll have a 100-night sleep trial to test out this bed, and a 10-year Limited Warranty too.
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Our Final Take
The Endy Hybrid is a cooler and more supportive bed than the Douglas Alpine. However, the Alpine offers quieter motion isolation, and it’s more affordable too. In terms of sleeping positions, both beds are good for back sleepers, but stomach sleepers and side sleepers will generally prefer the Endy Hybrid. Lastly, both of these beds are only available for shipping in Canada.
Douglas Alpine & Endy Hybrid FAQs
How Long Does the Endy Take to Expand?
Since the Endy Hybrid is a bed-in-a-box mattress, you’ll want to wait several hours for the mattress to finish expanding after you’ve unpackaged it. Also, you’ll notice some off-gassing, or the new mattress smell, as your Endy expands. However, this should clear within a couple days.
What Kind of Base Works With the Douglas Alpine?
Douglas sells their own mattress base too, but this isn’t required. For your Alpine, you simply need to put it on a solid surface that is level and allows for airflow. This will keep the bed from sagging or warping, and the airflow will prevent mold.
Does the Endy Hybrid Sleep Hot?
Not at all. In fact, the Endy Hybrid is actually one of the most cooling hybrid mattresses on the market. This is because the Endy Hybrid features layers of open-cell and cooling foam, along with a pocketed-coil base that allows for lots of airflow and temperature control.
