Best Hybrid Mattress of 2024: Lab Tested, Expert Approved

Why We Like It

The EcoCloud really offers the best of both worlds when it comes to cushioning and support. Our testers singled out the bed’s cooling design, which we attribute to the natural cooling properties of latex and strong airflow through the coil support core. A wool layer on top of the latex also helps wick away moisture, while the cotton cover is breathable and soft. WinkBeds offers free shipping to the contiguous U.S., a 120-night sleep trial, and lifetime warranty.

How Does It Feel?

The mattress has a medium (5) firmness level, with a thick latex layer that conforms gently while still delivering strong support. The bed earned strong ratings from side and back sleepers up to 230 pounds, since these sleep positions need considerable cushioning for the shoulders, hips, and spine, but also require support for the lower back. Enhanced perimeter support helps prevent sagging along the edges.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid offers all the features we love most about hybrids — solid support from a coil base with a comfy, cushioned feel on the surface. Where the bed stands out from the competition is its price-point, which is quite reasonable compared to other hybrids we’ve tried in our test lab. Three firmness options gives you some control over how plush the surface feels, and for an additional fee you can also add a cooling pillow-top to enhance contouring and pressure relief.

How Does It Feel?

The mattress comes in three models that correspond to medium soft (4), medium firm (6), and firm (8) on our firmness scale. All three are composed of polyfoam layers on top that cradle your body, moreso in the softer models. This strong contouring makes the mattress ideal for sleepers who experience painful pressure buildup at night. An 8-inch layer of pocketed coils beneath the foam ensures sturdy support throughout your body.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It

The Bear Elite Hybrid is luxuriously thick with a plush memory foam surface that cradles your body. A sturdy coil system generates plenty of support and is also zoned to give you extra support in areas that need it, like the lower back. To optimize your comfort, you can choose from three firmness options — medium (5), medium firm (6), and firm (8). Picking the right firmness helps ensure you’re getting the best fit for your particular sleep preferences.

Since it’s available in multiple firmness options, the Bear Elite Hybrid appeals to a wide array of sleepers. During our performance tests, side sleepers gravitated toward the medium and medium firm models, due to stronger contouring, while many back sleepers found the medium firm model more comfortable. The firm option earned high marks from stomach sleepers and anyone over 230 pounds, since it offered enough support to keep the lower back and other parts of the body from sinking too deep.

How Does It Feel?

Although the Bear Elite Hybrid comes in different firmnesses, all of the models feel very cushioned on the surface. This benefits sleepers who are prone to painful pressure buildup in areas like the shoulders or hips. The foam comfort layers also absorb a lot of movement, so you won’t notice too much motion transfer if a co-sleeper stirs at night. The bed stays fairly temperature-neutral thanks to ventilation through the coils and a cover made with phase change fabric and cooling Celliant fibers.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It

The firm side was the clear choice for our back and stomach sleepers over 130 pounds, as well as side sleepers over 230 pounds. The soft side received the highest praise from the side sleepers on our team weighing less than 130 pounds, while back and stomach sleepers in this weight group also felt comfortably supported.

Our testers reported that the memory foam in the comfort layers eased pressure in the hips and shoulders. The bed’s above-average edge support is aided by two rows of narrower coils that fortify the perimeter. Our testing team noted that they felt supported even when sleeping at the very edge of the mattress.

How Does It Feel?

We found that the flippable Layla Hybrid relieves pressure across all sleeping positions and a variety of body types thanks to its two built-in firmness options. A soft, breathable cover. The memory foam layers includes a copper infusion engineered for temperature control. The softer side uses 2.5 inches of this material, while the firm side uses 1 inch.

Both sides incorporate a zoned polyfoam transition layer designed to relieve pressure and support the spine. The foam’s surface also includes air channels designed to limit heat buildup. A pocketed coil core with a reinforced perimeter is sandwiched between the comfort systems.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It

Our tests showed that the foam layers do a great job of distributing weight and providing pressure relief, making this mattress a good choice for those who are more physically active or experience pain at pressure points. In our motion isolation tests, we found that the individually wrapped springs and the thick foam comfort system kept our testers from feeling too much motion coming from the opposite side of the bed. This means that the Puffy Royal Hybrid could be a good fit if you’re likely to be disturbed by your partner’s movements.

Our testers under 130 pounds enjoyed the Puffy Royal Hybrid’s close-conforming foam comfort layers and medium (5) firmness level. Side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds also appreciated its pressure-relieving foam. However, testers over 230 pounds found that they sank too deeply into the mattress to be comfortable.

How Does It Feel?

A stain-resistant fabric covers the Royal Hybrid, followed by two 1.5-inch memory foam layers that contour the body. Plus, the top foam layer incorporates gel beads designed to dissipate heat. Next are two 2-inch layers of polyfoam. The first is a layer of Puffy’s Climate Comfort polyfoam designed to increase airflow and reduce moisture — another element likely to appeal to hot sleepers. The second layer uses Puffy’s Cloud Air Technology polyfoam with five zones to support the body’s heaviest areas and promote good posture.

The core is made up of 6-inch pocketed coils that provide support and help prevent motion from transferring when you shift positions. The edges of the mattress are also reinforced with firm polyfoam, so most people should be comfortable sitting or lying on the perimeter.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It

The Saatva Latex Hybrid offers a balanced design that should appeal to a wide range of sleeper types. Our hands-on tests show the mattress is particularly well suited to side sleepers over 230 pounds, back sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds, and stomach sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. The latex provides some contouring but won’t hug your body as deeply as memory foam, making the hybrid relatively easy to move on.

Temperature control is a major strength of this mattress. Aerated latex, a coil system that promotes steady airflow, and a breathable organic cotton cover all contribute to the bed’s exceptional cooling capabilities. Since the coils are zoned, we also found the mattress feels highly supportive around the perimeter.

How Does It Feel

The Saatva Latex Hybrid is medium firm (6) with 3 inches of latex in its comfort system. Multi-zone construction means the latex feels firmer beneath your midsection. This makes the surface feel quite responsive and springy. A layer of organic wool batting adds softness and breathability to the surface. The support core contains zoned pocketed coils that provide extra pushback around your torso and hips, as well as thicker springs along the perimeter. A breathable organic cotton cover encases the mattress.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.

Why We Like It

Our tests show the Real Bed is a solid choice for back and stomach sleepers thanks to the firm (7) feel. The testers on our team who primarily use these positions awarded very favorable ratings to the Real Bed. This was particularly true of our back and stomach sleepers who weigh at least 130 pounds. The Real Bed’s wool, natural latex, and GOTS-certified organic cotton cover should appeal to shoppers who prefer to buy and use sustainably made products.

Latex is a naturally responsive material, so you’ll notice significant bounce when getting in and out of bed. This quality allows most people to move across the mattress without sinking or feeling stuck. Sturdy coil support makes the perimeter feel stable, so there shouldn’t be deep sinkage when you sleep near the edges of the mattress or get in and out of bed.

How Does It Feel?

Comfort layers of rayon, wool, and ventilated latex gently cradle the body to alleviate pressure buildup. Meanwhile, these naturally breathable materials circulate air throughout the mattress interior. The wool also has moisture-wicking properties to keep you dry on excessively hot or humid nights. Pocketed coils make up the support core, pushing back against your body to prevent sinkage. The coils rest on layers of latex and wool for extra support.

The ratings below indicate how suitable this mattress is for different sleeping positions and sleeper weights, taking into account factors such as support and pressure relief.