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Combining comfortable foam with supportive coils, hybrid mattresses are some of the most popular and the most expensive options (the average cost of a Queen-size hybrid mattress in 2023 was $2,050), so you'll want to do your research before investing in the right one. Luckily, we've tested 111 hybrid mattresses in recent years, reviewing feedback from hundreds of consumer testers and tens of thousands of real users to find which are worth considering.
What's the best hybrid mattress for most people? Our best overall pick is the Bear Elite Hybrid. Thanks to its ergonomic layout, it provides extra cushioning and support in key areas, and earned top ratings from every tester that's tried it. If you're looking to spend under $500, we recommend the Allswell Luxe Hybrid.
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Bear Elite Hybrid
Pros
- Pressure-relieving zones throughout
- High praise from testers for overall comfort
- Three firmness levels
Cons
- We couldn't verify the brand's energy recovery claims
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Height: 14 in. | Firmness: Soft, Medium, Firm | Trial period: 120 days
Who it's best for: Side and back sleepers, back-pain sufferers or anyone who enjoys the cradling and pressure-relieving feel of memory foam yet still wants the support of coils.
If you asked me to recommend just one hybrid mattress, it would be this one. We've tested hundreds of hybrid mattresses, but few are in the same league as the Bear Elite Hybrid. It's designed to provide extra cushioning or support in key areas like the hips and shoulders for unique, personalized comfort and helps promote spinal alignment (which is key if you suffer from back pain).
These days, many brands boast about "zoned support" in their foam or coil layers, but the Elite Hybrid was one of the first models we saw that excelled in ergonomics. The mattress has seven different zones throughout, and our testers unanimously agreed that their sleep quality has been better than ever. "It is the most comfortable mattress we have ever slept on," said one tester. "I suffer from back pain and with this mattress, I wake up pain-free."
Still, it's important to note that Bear makes some claims about the mattress that we weren't able to validate in our research, like those related to natural minerals and recovery, but we like the mattress for its incredible comfort.
Tips from our experts: Don't overthink which firmness level to get; prioritize your personal comfort above all.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Bear Elite Hybrid Review
Pros
- High scores for comfort and support from real users
- Quick delivery and easy DIY setup
- Foam top helps cradle pressure points
Cons
- Lacks edge support compared to our other picks
Height: 12 in. | Firmness: Medium | Trial period: 90 days
Who it's best for: Budget-conscious shoppers looking to spend under $500. It's usually favored by young adults, apartment renters and new homeowners in our tests. Older users or those with mobility issues may struggle with the lack of edge support.
If your budget is more limited, I'd recommend the Allswell Luxe Hybrid. While mattress prices have fluctuated, this model proves that you don't need to spend an arm and a leg for comfort. It's stayed a consistent price over the past few years and has even outperformed mattresses three times the price in our tests.
And while it's more affordable than most hybrid mattresses, you can't tell from looking or feeling it. In fact, our panelists have compared this pick to a mattress you'd find at a high-end hotel. It's got a quilted top with cushiony foam for pressure relief over pocketed coils for a medium yet pillowy feel.
It earned high praise from our tester panel: Many even told us they recommended it to family and friends. One described sleeping on the bed as "comfortable without sinking in too much." Others shared that they slept soundly and didn't feel sore after waking up compared to other mattresses they've owned.
However, the edge support wasn't great: We noticed it sagged a bit when sitting on the sides. This mattress is also a good option if you're looking for quick delivery and easy DIY setup.
Tips from our experts: Users with heavier body types (e.g. those over 250 pounds) should check out the Allswell Brick, which uses more high-density foam for necessary support, instead of the Luxe Hybrid.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Allswell Mattress Review
Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Mattress
Pros
- Contouring memory foam
- Supportive coil system
- Included delivery and setup
Cons
- Some users found it ran warm despite cooling claims
Height: 13 in. | Firmness: Soft or Firm | Trial period: 90 days
Who it's best for: Anyone in search of a no-frills hybrid (that they don't need to set up on their own) that's contouring and supportive.
If you'd like to skip DIY setup, this pick from Sealy is your best bet. Most hybrid mattresses nowadays come rolled up and compressed in a box, but Sealy offers full-service white-glove delivery.
It’s a quintessential example of a hybrid mattress: a soft, conforming foam top over supportive coils. Plus, it's earned high praise from our panelists and experts alike.
Users gave it high scores for both comfort and support, and one tester explained, "It has some give, so I sink in a little, but with excellent support for my back." GH Textiles Lab Associate Director Emma Seymour personally sleeps on this mattress and describes it as"the Goldilocks of mattresses" since it's "supportive without feeling stiff and soft and comfy without feeling too squishy."
Others highlighted the cushiony top and solid edge support. However, most were divided on its cooling claims: Some find they continue to overheat on the bed while others don't have any issues.
Note: Sealy's Posturepedic line has been around for decades (starting in the 1950s), but they're planning to relaunch this line with upgraded coils later this year. If you're interested in skipping ahead to the latest and greatest, you can shop the new Sealy Posturepedic collection at MattressFirm.
Pros
- Supportive and plush comfort
- Doesn't sink in when sleeping
- Excellent scores for sleep quality
Cons
- Testers and panelists didn't notice any cooling effects
Height: 12 in. | Firmness: Medium Plush | Trial period: 101 days
Who it's best for: Side sleepers and back-pain sufferers in search of a soft yet supportive mattress or anyone who likes a plush bed.
Mattresses designed for side sleepers often have a softer feel to avoid putting additional stress on your shoulders, hips or knees. This pick from Puffy stands out for feeling both plush and supportive, without overly sinking in or sagging in our evaluations. The hybrid design uses coils and foam for a true cloud-like sleep experience that offers excellent pressure relief.
When it comes to softer mattresses, you'll want to find one that's not only comfortable but also has adequate support. That's what the Puffy Lux Hybrid does best. In our tests, it won over many users with its soft yet sturdy nature. "This mattress feels like I'm sleeping on a cloud but I still feel supported," said one. "I don't feel like I'm sinking when sitting or laying on it."
Others praised it for helping relieve their lower back pain and liked how it conformed to their bodies with a soft, pressure-relieving feel. Beyond that, many shared how it's kept its shape over time. The caveat is that despite the design, which features several layers of gel-infused foam, several users didn't notice any cooling effects.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Puffy Lux Mattress Review
Helix Dusk Luxe
Pros
- Medium firmness for different sleeping positions
- Zoned coils for spinal alignment
- Cushioning memory foam for comfort
Cons
- Heavier than some boxed mattresses
- No side handles for easier manuevering
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Height: 13.5 in. | Firmness: Medium | Trial period: 100 days
Who it's best for: Couples, especially those with different sleep styles, or combination sleepers who change positions throughout the night.
If you and your partner have different sleep positions or firmness preferences, mattress shopping can be tough. The Helix Dusk Luxe lets you meet in the middle — quite literally — it has a true medium feel that works wonders for couples with seemingly incompatible preferences.
Unlike other hybrids, this mattress uses a blend of latex and foam for a balanced feel, so you feel like you're sleeping on top of the bed. This also makes it easier for combination sleepers to change positions throughout the night, and several testers said that they feel comfortable in any sleep position.
One user told us that this specific model is a great compromise for her and her partner and described the medium feel as, "not too soft, so you don't sink in, but not so hard that it doesn't move to best support you." Another highlighted the soft yet supportive pillow top and said, "Its cushiony feel has me thinking I'm sleeping on a luxury hotel mattress."
While our testers found the mattress fairly easy to set up, some noted that the Dusk Luxe was a bit heavy and disliked the lack of handles.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Helix Mattress Review
Saatva Classic Mattress
Pros
- Complimentary removal of your old mattress
- Top-rated by hundreds of panelists and testers
- Exceptional edge support
Cons
- $99 return fee
Height: 11.5 or 14.5 in. | Firmness: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm | Trial period: 365 days
Who it's best for: People who prefer a firm, breathable mattress with extra lumbar support and full-service delivery and mattress removal.
In our tests, when users prefer firm mattresses, hybrids don't really cut it for them. A firm hybrid will rarely feel as firm as an innerspring mattress because of the substantial layers of cushioning foam. So if you're after firm, I'd recommend the Saatva Classic Mattress. It's an innerspring rather than a classic hybrid, so it has only one layer of foam for a firmer feel. Still, our testers find it just as comfortable and supportive, and it's a favorite of hundreds of our panel members.
What's most impressive about this mattress is the breathability and support: It uses two different coil bases for extra ventilation and is designed with added support in the lumbar region and along the edges. I've tested many mattresses, but none have wowed me quite like the Saatva Classic when it comes to edge support.
Our panelists are fans too. Hundreds swear by this bed for delivering just the right amount of cushioning comfort and support, with several dubbing it the "best mattress I've ever owned." Plus, while most of our other picks come boxed, this comes with both free full-service setup and a 365-day trial, however there is a $99 return fee if you are unhappy with it.
Tips from our experts: Note that this model runs firmer than most hybrids, so you may want to opt for Luxury Firm, which is the brand's most popular firmness level, over Firm.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Saatva Mattress Review
Other hybrid mattresses to consider
Beyond our top picks, here are some other standout models in our tests that performed well, but didn't make the cut:
Avocado Green Mattress: Organic mattresses (especially latex hybrids) are a growing market, but they aren't always the most popular amongst our testers. Latex has a springy feel that isn't like your standard conforming memory foam. That being said, for those who prefer a more responsive mattress and especially anyone who wants an organic bed, this would be my recommendation.
- Read our full review: Avocado Green Mattress Review
Purple RestorePlus Hybrid: While hybrid mattresses sleep cooler than all foam mattresses, many of our picks still run warmer than an innerspring. If you want a cooling hybrid mattress, I'd recommend this. It comes with zoned coils for extra lumbar support too, but the grid-feel can be hit or miss for those interested in a standard hybrid. While it does have the cradling feel of foam, it's more squishy and responsive.
Nolah Evolution 15: Nolah mattresses stand out for their unique foam, which includes millions of air pockets for a more responsive yet pressure-relieving texture, which has performed particularly well amongst our testers with chronic back and hip pain. The Evolution 15 is their most popular hybrid, but at 15 inches, it can be heavy and tough to maneuver, especially as a boxed option without side handles, and may not fit many bed frames. Some testers also found it ran a tad soft.
The competition
We've tested 111 hybrid mattresses in the past few years. While we've rounded up our top picks above, here are our thoughts on other popular mattresses you'll see:
- Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe: This is another popular cooling mattress. It's not as cooling as ones from Purple, but it's less expensive and it's a solid option for those who like the plush texture of memory foam. Note that it runs slightly soft.
- Helix Midnight Luxe: This is Helix's most popular mattress. It's a classic hybrid with conforming foam (and has done well in our tests), but we were more impressed with the Helix Dusk Luxe.
Read our full review: Helix Mattress Review
- DLX Premier Hybrid: We're currently in the process of testing this popular hybrid. Compared to others, it stands out for its customizability: You can choose different firmness levels for each half of the bed.
- Nest Raven Flippable Hybrid: Nest's mattresses have fared well in our tests, though our survey data is more limited for this brand. We haven't found a flippable hybrid we like enough to recommend, but we're planning on testing this model soon.
- The Winkbed: This is another popular hybrid mattress, but it's received mixed reviews in our surveys and tests. Our most recent tester found the support solid and uniform but noted that it slept notably hot and ran firm, ultimately aggravating her shoulder and lower back over time.
- Leesa Sapira Hybrid / Leesa Original Hybrid: In our surveys, Leesa's hybrid mattresses received mixed reviews when it came to durability. Some users swear by them for their soft, cushy foam but others have reported issues with repeated sagging. I find that the Original Hybrid has a balanced, uniform feel, making it more versatile, while the Sapira Hybrid is suited to those who love plush memory foam.
- DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress: We've had mixed reviews for this brand, especially for this model (its original mattress). While many found it initially comfortable and dreamy, they noticed sagging earlier than expected. It also runs warm.
How we test hybrid mattresses
To find the best hybrid mattresses available, the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab relies on long-term feedback from our panel members and readers, consumer testing data, extensive research and the expertise of our experts. Our analysts research both existing hybrid mattresses, from the design and materials to any claims and certifications, checking for consumer complaints to ensure we stand behind both the mattress and brand.
From there, our consumer testers and product experts set up and try out mattresses firsthand for an extended period, providing both initial short-term impressions and long-term feedback. Plus, we routinely survey Good Housekeeping readers, including our historical testing panel, for more insight into any mattresses they own.
Recently, we've tested over 175 mattresses with hundreds of real users. That's on top of surveying more than 10,000 mattress owners and reviewed responses to over 170,000 questions.
Here are some essential factors we focus on when evaluating the best hybrid mattresses:
✔️ Ordering and delivery: Panel members share how easy it was to order the mattress and how long it took to arrive, noting any problems or delays they encountered during the process.
✔️ Setup: You can find both boxed mattresses and white-glove delivery options on the market. Our testers share how seamless the process was and how long any boxed mattresses needed to take proper shape. Some brands provide the option of paying extra for a delivery service instead of DIY, and our panel members often comment on whether they think it's worth the added cost.
✔️ Firmness level: We always ask our reviewers to rate the firmness of their mattresses. While many mattresses have a listed firmness level, we've found that it's not always a true match with what real users feel.
✔️ Overall comfort and support: Testers and panelists score their mattresses on comfort, support, how well they enjoyed sleeping on the mattress initially and how well they enjoyed sleeping on the mattress over a longer period.
✔️ Temperature regulation: Cooling features, whether they're inherent to the materials used or achieved with added features, don't always do what brands advertise. Because of this, we have users rate and comment on whether they maintained a comfortable body temperature while sleeping on the mattress.
✔️ Edge support: We ask users to share how their mattress holds up (e.g. whether it sinks or stays put) when they sit on the edge of their bed.
✔️ Sleep quality: Reviewers also note any impact on their sleep quality, including whether they wake up feeling sore, and they compare it to their previous mattresses. We also ask users to select an overall satisfaction score to understand how they feel about their bed holistically.
✔️Additional feedback: We ask reviewers to shed light on what they specifically like and dislike about the mattress and any noteworthy experiences or takeaways they have.
In all, our routine evaluations allow us to regularly add details from new feedback to help provide more insight into each model and update our recommendations with newer mattresses.
What to consider when shopping for the best hybrid mattress
With so many hybrid mattresses on the market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Here are some key aspects to keep in mind to help guide your shopping experience.
✔️ Firmness level: The right firmness level is essential to your overall comfort and ultimately depends on your own personal preferences, sleep position and body type.
- Sleep position: Keeping your spine in neutral alignment is key to reducing any strain or excess weight on areas like the back and hips. For side sleepers, a softer surface is ideal for relieving pressure while stomach sleepers require a firmer surface to keep their backs and hips in a neutral position. Back sleepers and combination sleepers fall in between and are well-suited to a medium level of firmness. Couples with very different sleep positions can opt for a split or customizable mattress or try to compromise with medium firmness.
- Body type: Different body types also have different needs for mattress firmness levels. Users with heavier body weights often need a firmer bed to ensure optimal support, while those with lightweight frames are better suited to a softer surface.
✔️ Materials: Hybrid mattresses combine memory foam or latex with innersprings for a balance of pressure-relieving comfort with bounce and support.
- Foam: Memory foam tends to adapt to your body shape for a cradling feel while latex has a slightly springy feel in comparison. Latex is derived from rubber trees and can be used in organic mattresses but tends to be heavier than memory foam, making it harder to move. Multiple layers of foam often provide a mix of firm support with plush comfort.
- Coils: Thicker coils tend to have a stronger bounce but can't be compressed and shipped in a box. It's often difficult to compare the coils of two different mattresses unless the number of coils or the gauge is the same. If the coil gauge (a.k.a. the thickness) is the same, the more coils, the more supportive.
✔️ Cost: Hybrid mattresses come at a sizable cost compared to all-foam options, but a good mattress doesn't have to cost a ton. Although mattress prices have increased in recent years, many of our top picks are still under $2,000 with some dipping below $1,500 during major shopping holidays.
✔️ Back pain: If you currently suffer from any type of back or hip pain, a pressure-relieving mattress goes a long way. In addition, medical experts often recommend a medium firmness for a balance of cushioning and support.
✔️ Temperature: If you're a hot sleeper or you suffer from night sweats, mattresses with cooling technology or inherent breathability are ideal. Memory foam is known for trapping heat, so if you're planning on buying a foam hybrid, opt for foam that incorporates copper particles, gel or phase change material (PCM).
✔️ Boxed vs. delivery: You can find hybrids available that are compressed and shipped in a box for self-setup or those with a setup and delivery service included. Boxed hybrids allow you to set up the mattress on your own time while a delivery service saves you some manual labor at the cost of waiting around.
✔️ Trial period: You'll never truly know if a mattress is a good fit without sleeping on it first. This is why most mattress brands offer trial periods. Just make sure to check the terms of the trial period for things like return fees or how to go about the return process just in case.
✔️ Certifications: Many hybrid mattresses use memory foam, so check for certifications like CertiPUR-US or GreenGuard certifications to ensure you're choosing one with lower volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels. If you're searching for an organic latex mattress, look for certifications from the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which ensures the entire production process follows strict standards, and the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS). Other certifications like the Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex can help verify that any fabric component of the mattress has been tested by Oeko-Tex with no unsafe levels of known harmful chemicals present.
What's the difference between a hybrid mattress and an innerspring mattress?
Innerspring mattresses are typically made of coils with minimal layers of foam and are known for their durability, breathability and characteristic bouncy feel. While the innerspring can be thought of as traditional, they're losing popularity compared to the rapidly growing hybrid mattress market.
Hybrid mattresses combine your typical innerspring mattress coil system with several layers of memory foam or latex so you can get the support of an innerspring with the pressure-relieving comfort of an all-foam mattress.
What are the pros and cons of a hybrid mattress?
Pros:
- Hybrid mattresses have the best of both worlds: They combine supportive coils with cushioning and motion-isolating foam.
- Ideal if you've tried both all-foam and innerspring models but haven't found a mattress that checks all the boxes
- Very popular online mattress style
Cons:
- Because they use components of both innerspring and foam beds, they're often more expensive.
- Boxed options are much heavier for DIY setup
Who are hybrid mattresses best for?
They're the most popular mattress on the market for good reason — hybrids work for many different types of sleepers. If you've tried both all-foam and traditional coil options but are still on the search for your perfect bed, a hybrid mattress might just be what you're searching for. They're a true middle ground between comfort and support, almost like the Goldilocks of mattresses.
How much does a good hybrid mattress cost?
Prices often fluctuate, but most of our top-tested picks fall within the $1,500–$2,000 range for a Queen. Outside of that, we've found that some $3,000 models can be worth the splurge, while a few under $1,000 have certainly surprised us with their high quality. That being said, we've noticed changing prices in the past few years due to supply chain issues.
How durable are hybrid mattresses?
Like any other mattress category, durability will always vary based on the specific model, but hybrids tend to fall in between a fully foam mattress and an innerspring mattress in terms of how well they hold up over time. Based on material alone, steel coils will typically hold up better than foam with more time and use.
While many popular brands offer mattress warranties, they're meant to guarantee coverage for any manufacturing defects rather than common problems like indents, sagging or wear and tear. Rather than focusing on warranties, consider trial periods as those regularly come with any-reason return policies.
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has been testing all kinds of bedding and home products for over a century. Since the start of the online mattress industry's rapid expansion in 2014, our experts have been actively researching and reviewing hundreds of models in addition to surveying our readers and analyzing countless data points.
Grace Wu is a textiles product review analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute and oversaw recent at-home mattress testing of over 150 models. She's tried out several hybrid mattresses, including some in this story, but the Bear Elite Hybrid and Helix Dusk Luxe remain her favorites.
She's also written several stories about the various types of mattresses available, from latex beds to mattresses for adjustable beds, and the best places to buy a mattress. Prior to joining GH, Wu earned a Master of Engineering in Materials Science & Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science from Cornell University.
Grace Wu (she/her) is a product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she evaluates fabric-based products using specialized equipment and consumer tester data. Prior to starting at Good Housekeeping in 2022, she earned a master of engineering in materials science and engineering and a bachelor of science in fiber science from Cornell University. While earning her degrees, Grace worked in research laboratories for smart textiles and nanotechnology and held internships at Open Style Lab and Rent the Runway.
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