Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Review

Is the Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress for You?

Who’s Going to Love It

• Plus-size people
• Hot sleepers
• Back and stomach sleepers

Who Should Steer Clear

• People who want a cloud-like feel—instead, try the Tuft & Needle Mint mattress.
• Memory foam fans—instead, consider the Nectar memory foam mattress.
• Light sleepers who share the bed—instead, we recommend the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress.

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Firmness and Feel

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Firmness

The Tuft & Needle Hybrid is a medium-firm mattress that falls around 6/10 on the 1–10 firmness scale, with 1 being the softest and 10 the firmest. It has two coil layers, 3” of pressure-relieving comfort foam, and a balanced feel that works best for back sleepers. It’s also cushioning enough to accommodate side sleepers over 130 lbs and supportive enough for stomach sleepers under 130 lbs.

What Does the Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Feel Like?

The T&N Hybrid feels bouncy and balanced. What do we mean by balanced? The initial softness of the comfort foam gradually gives way to the firmer support of coils. The result is a feel that’s not too soft and not too firm. We also noticed that the T&N Hybrid doesn’t hold onto our body heat. We felt temperature neutral on the mattress, which is ideal for sleeping comfortably.

What Sleeping Position Is the Tuft & Needle Hybrid Best For? 

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	4	4	3
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	5	3	4
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	4	2	4

1 = Very poor     2 = Not good     3 = Fair     4 = Good     5 = Excellent

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers don’t need a ton of contouring so they should do fine on this mattress as well. The top layers accept weight without collapsing, so the back and hips will stay aligned if you’re on your back sleeping. For more options, check out our best mattresses for back sleepers guide. For lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight back sleepers, the Tuft & Needle Hybrid offers a great surface for pressure relief and weight distribution. 

Stomach Sleepers

The best mattresses for stomach sleepers are ones that properly support your chest and shoulders and prevent your hips from sinking. The Tuft & Needle Hybrid is a 6/10 firmness, which means it provides enough support to prevent excess sinkage for lightweight stomach sleepers, but not for average-weight or heavyweight stomach sleepers. If you weigh over 130 lbs, look for a mattress with a firmness of at least 6.5–7/10. 

Side Sleepers 

Average-weight and heavyweight side sleepers should have plenty of contouring thanks to the quilted and foam layers on top of the thinner gauge coil layer. This allows the mattress to provide notable pressure relief. The coils allow the layers to do a better job handling weight without losing their durability. Lightweight side sleepers might not sink firmly enough into the mattress to achieve all the contouring benefits of the foam. For a better pressure-relieving mattress, see our picks for the best mattress for side sleepers.

Combination Sleepers

Combination sleepers tend to move around a lot in their sleep as they try to find the most comfortable position to settle in. The Tuft & Needle Hybrid is a good mattress for combination sleepers with its bouncy responsiveness that makes it easy to change positions without disrupting your sleep. Lightweight combination sleepers who spend a lot of time on their sides might not love the bed, but average-weight and heavyweight sleepers who alternate between their back and sides should enjoy it. 

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Performance 

Is the Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Cooling?

The Tuft & Needle Hybrid has cooling features from top to bottom, giving the best cooling mattresses for hot sleepers a run for their money. Thanks to two layers of breathable coils and an open-cell foam designed for airflow, minimal body heat builds up over the night. With graphite and cooling ceramic gel dispersed throughout the comfort foam layers, excess heat disperses throughout the foams, so you’re less likely to overheat. 

Edge Support

Another important feature of a mattress is edge support. You want comfortable and sturdy edges, allowing you to spread out or sit on the edges of the bed. T&N’s two coil layers provide support along the entire surface of the mattress, thanks to firmer coils along the perimeter. Also, the upper foam layers keep the edges of the bed snuggly and stable.  

Responsiveness

We had a very easy time moving around and changing positions on our T&N Hybrid mattress. The springy coils and bouncy foam make this mattress very responsive.

Motion Isolation: Is it good for those who share a bed?

When we test motion isolation, we drop a weighted ball on one end of the mattress and closely watch a beaker full of water on the other end. How much the water in the beaker moves tells us how much motion transfers across the mattress. The T&N Hybrid does about an average job of isolating motion; in other words, you probably won’t be disrupted by your partner’s movements, but it’s also not the best mattress for couples concerned about motion disruptions.

Noise

The T&N Hybrid is very quiet. We didn’t notice any noise coming from it during our testing process.

Pain Relief 

The Tuft & Needle Hybrid has a design that provides outstanding spinal alignment for most sleepers. The two coil layers compress at areas like the lower back, hips, and shoulders, while pushing back at lighter areas to reduce sagging along the spine. This level of contouring supports proper posture that can prevent pain in the morning. 

With that said, stomach sleepers weighing more than 130 lbs need something with even greater firmness at the hips, while some side sleepers may want an even softer mattress to cushion their joints. For better options, see the best mattresses for back pain and shoulder pain.

Sex

The best mattresses for sex are springy, breathable, and quiet. The T&N Hybrid fits the bill for all of those features.

Off-Gassing

We noticed a slight off-gassing odor coming from our T&N Hybrid after taking it out of the packaging, but it was gone after a few hours. T&N uses CertiPUR-US certified foams, so you don’t need to worry about harmful chemicals or toxic emissions coming from your new mattress. If the smell bothers you, ventilate your room and leave the sheets off until it’s gone.

Durability

The Tuft & Needle Hybrid is a high-quality mattress with a durable design that includes medium-firm foam layers and two layers of coils. We expect these materials offer to last seven to 10 years with normal use. 

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Construction: What’s It Made Of? 

The Tuft & Needle Hybrid has six layers and measures 12″ tall. It’s topped with a plush pillow top and T&N’s exclusive Adaptive foam, which together have a pressure-relieving yet responsive feel. Next, two coil layers offer support and breathability. A high-density layer of base foam improves the lifespan and stability of the coils.

Layer #1—Quilted Pillow Top (1”): This plush top layer brings luxurious cloud-like softness. It’s infused with graphite to help keep you cool and carbon fibers for durability.

Layer #2—T&N Adaptive Foam (2”): The T&N Hybrid’s top comfort layer is the proprietary polyfoam found in every T&N mattress—T&N’s Adaptive foam has a medium firmness and a neutral feel, meaning it lightly contours without staying compressed. In addition, this open-cell foam has cooling gel beds and graphite that absorb heat and transfer it away from the surface.

Layer #3—Nano Coils (1”): A thin layer of mini coils adjusts to pressure points in a way that’s cooling, bouncy, and supportive. These coils have a firmness that balances the softness of the foam layers above.

Layer #4—Dense T&N Adaptive Foam (1”): A firm foam transition layer separates the two layers of coils, capturing some of the motion from the coils to reduce motion transfer. By absorbing shock and providing stability, this layer keeps the springs in great condition for years.

Layer #5—Pocketed Spring Coils (6”): The pocketed coil support layer has coils that adjust individually to your body’s weight. The result is support along the spine with added give at pressure points. 

Layer #6—Foundational Support Foam (1”): A final foam layer is very dense, which helps the mattress to last longer and remain stable.

How Much Does a Tuft & Needle Hybrid Cost?

Mattress Size	Price	Dimensions	Height	Weight
Twin	$799.00	39” X 75”	12″	72 lbs
Twin XL	$899.00	39” x 80”	12″	77 lbs
Full	$1049.00	54” x 75”	12″	94 lbs
Queen	$1199.00	60” x 80”	12″	112 lbs
King	$1549.00	76” x 80”	12″	138 lbs
Cal King	$1549.00	72” x 84”	12″	138 lbs

See our Tuft & Needle Mattress Coupons for the best price on a new T&N mattress. For other budget-friendly mattresses, check out the Best Mattress Under $1,000.

How Do the Policies Measure Up?

Shipping & Unboxing

Tuft & Needle mattresses ship as a bed in a box for free via FedEx to customers in the contiguous U.S. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, you can order a T&N mattress, but there’s a non-refundable shipping fee. Most orders arrive within one to five business days, but shipping speed varies. Check on the T&N website for updated transit estimates. 

Once your new bed arrives, unbox it and place the plastic-wrapped bed on your foundation. Grab the ends of the plastic wrap and pull them to unroll the mattress. Once you remove the rest of the plastic wrapping, the mattress will start expanding.

While some beds are comfortable within a few hours, others take a few days to lose any residual off-gassing odor and fully expand. We recommend waiting to put sheets on your new mattress until you deem it ready for sleep. 

Warranty

The Tuft & Needle mattress warranty lasts for 10 years for the original owner. If your bed is defective, T&N will repair or replace it at no cost to you. Here’s what Tuft & Needle considers a defect.

• Body impressions deeper than 0.75” 
• Cracking or splitting foam
• Fabric defects like unraveling stitches

There are ways that you can void your warranty. These include using an old box spring or an unsupportive bed frame or damaging the mattress. If the bed isn’t in good shape because of an accident, bed bugs, or an improper foundation, T&N may deny a warranty claim, even if a defect occurs. That’s why we recommend using a mattress protector and ensuring adequate mattress support.  

Trial Period & Returns

Tuft & Needle offers a 100-night sleep trial for customers who buy the T&N Hybrid through tuftandneedle.com. Unlike most other online mattress brands, Tuft & Needle doesn’t make you keep your mattress for any set number of days before returning it. 

To return the T&N mattress, fill out the return form to have T&N help you find a local charity to pick up the mattress. After completing the donation, send in proof to receive a full refund in five to 10 business days. 

If you buy your mattress from Amazon or another third-party retailer, you may have a different trial period and return policy. That’s one reason to buy a new bed directly through the Tuft & Needle website.

Addressing Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress Complaints

• Too expensive: Some T&N customers complain of the Hybrid’s price point, which is higher than the T&N Original foam mattress. It’s true the that Hybrid is more expensive, but it’s still priced on the lower end of the spectrum for bed-in-a-box hybrid mattresses.
• You can feel your partner move: With two coils layers, expect to feel some movement on your side of the bed when your partner repositions. Light sleepers may want a more motion isolating mattress, but we don’t think the average couple will be bothered.
• It doesn’t hug the body: While the T&N Hybrid does offer some softness and pressure relief, it doesn’t have the body cradling feel of a memory foam mattress. If that’s what you’re after, try the Tuft & Needle Mint mattress instead.

Comparing Different Tuft & Needle Mattresses

Tuft & Needle Hybrid vs. Tuft & Needle Original

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress is Best For:	Tuft & Needle Original Mattress is Best For:
Combination Sleepers	Back & Side Sleepers
Hot Sleepers	Those Weighing < 230 lbs
Back Sleepers	Couples

The Tuft & Needle Original mattress has a thinner profile than the T&N Hybrid. Also, it has an all-foam build instead of one with coils. Both beds offer the right feel for back sleepers and average-weight side sleepers, but the Hybrid supports more diverse body types. Also, the Hybrid’s breathable construction is better for hot sleepers, and the Original’s superior motion isolation will likely appeal to couples. 

See our full Tuft & Needle Mattress Review to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Hybrid vs. Tuft & Needle Mint

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress is Best For:	Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress is Best For:
Shoppers Looking for a Firmer Mattress	All Body Types
Hot Sleepers	Light to Average-weight Sleepers
Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers

The T&N Mint and T&N Hybrid have similar firmness levels, but the Mint’s all-foam design offers superior pressure relief for side sleepers. If you sleep hot or are a stomach sleeper, the Hybrid’s supportive, breathable coil layers are a better fit. Keep in mind that the Hybrid is the most luxurious T&N mattress and has a higher price point than the Mint. 

See our full Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress Review to learn more. 

Comparing the Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress to the Competition

Tuft & Needle Hybrid vs. Casper Wave Hybrid

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress is Best For:	Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress is Best For:
Shoppers Looking for a Firmer Mattress	Sleepers Looking for Pressure Relief
Hot Sleepers	Shoppers Looking for a Softer Mattress
Back & Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers

The Casper Wave Hybrid and Tuft & Needle Hybrid both sleep cool and provide excellent back sleeper support, but thanks to the Wave’s softer feel and more enveloping surface, it’s better for side sleeping, while the T&N Hybrid is best for stomach sleeping. 

One major difference between these two beds is how they feel. The Casper Wave Hybrid has a memory foam hug and very little motion transfer, compared to minimal contouring and a bouncy feel on the T&N Hybrid.  

See our full Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Review to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Hybrid vs. Saatva Classic

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress is Best For:	Saatva Classic Mattress is Best For:
Shoppers Looking for a Firmer Mattress	Shoppers Looking for Multiple Firmness Options
Those Weighing < 230 lbs	Hot Sleepers
Back Sleepers	People With Back Pain

The Tuft & Needle Hybrid and Saatva Classic both have two layers of innerspring coils that provide a noticeably cooler feel than their all-foam competitors. Because the Saatva comes in three firmness levels—compared to the one firmness of the T&N Hybrid—the Saatva is a better option for fans of plush or ultra-firm mattresses.  

See our full Saatva Classic Mattress Review to learn more. 

Tuft & Needle Hybrid vs. Purple Hybrid

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress is Best For:	Purple Hybrid Mattress is Best For:
Shoppers Looking For a Firmer Mattress	Stomach & Back Sleepers
Those Who Want More Pressure Relief	Shoppers Looking for a “Floating Feel”
Back & Side Sleepers	Hot Sleepers

The Purple Hybrid has a gel-like grid top layer that has a floating feel with minimal pressure build-up. Thanks to the breathable grid and base layer of support coils, the Purple Hybrid is even cooler than the T&N Hybrid, though both are good options for hot sleepers. 

The Purple Hybrid is also firmer than the T&N Hybrid, so only the T&N Hybrid has the pressure relief needed for side sleeping. Both are easy to move around on and suit stomach and back sleepers, but the T&N Hybrid’s foam layers do a better job of helping couples sleep without motion disturbance.  

See our full Purple Hybrid Mattress Review to learn more.

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress FAQs

What’s the Bottom Line?

The Tuft & Needle Hybrid mattress offers the supportive breathability that comes with having not one, but two, coil layers. It’s an excellent match for hot sleepers, back sleepers, lightweight stomach sleepers, and average-weight or heavyweight side sleepers. Also, remember that it comes with a 100-night trial period.

The Nerd’s Scores for the Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress

Performance Factor	Out of 5
Motion Isolation	3.5
Pressure Relief	4
Ease of Movement	5
Edge Support	4.5
Temperature Control	4.5
Durability	5