15 Best Hybrid Mattresses for the Soundest Sleep of Your Life

The best of both worlds

For some people, innerspring mattresses feel too stiff or bouncy, while memory foam mattresses can feel too hot or squishy. Hybrid mattresses, which combine varying layers of foam, gel, latex, or bamboo with a base of innerspring support, may be the perfect Goldilocks solution. “A hybrid mattress is essentially the best of both worlds. You get the traditional feel of a bouncy mattress with the cushion of memory foam on top,” says Logan Foley, a certified sleep science coach and managing editor at Sleep Foundation. The best hybrid mattresses, therefore, can be a great compromise for couples with different sleep preferences.

Because of their blended construction, most hybrid mattresses land in the medium range of firmness. Generally speaking, more springs (aka coils) mean more support and greater firmness. But bounciness can be a real issue for even the best mattresses. More foam generally means less motion transfer, so you won’t feel your partner’s every move. Pocketed coils—springs that are individually wrapped in fabric and then stitched together, like those used in the DreamCloud mattress—also help isolate motion, Foley says. And they can help hybrid mattresses sleep cooler than all-foam mattresses because they promote airflow between the components.

What to look for when buying the best hybrid mattress

The most important feature to consider is whether a mattress offers you the right balance of firmness and softness. In general, back and stomach sleepers need a more supportive mattress, while side sleepers could use a little more cushioning. Most people in the industry use a 10-point scale to rank firmness, Foley explains, though even that is subjective. One reviewer’s hard-as-a-rock mattress is another’s way-too-soft bed. Try to ascertain whether the reviews you’re reading are from people with a similar body shape and size as yours and whether they used a similar foundation (box spring, platform bed, or adjustable frame) as you.

Firmness isn’t the whole story, however. People tend to sleep either hot or cool, so you’ll want to get a feel for whether the mattress tends to retain or dispel heat. Other considerations when shopping for a mattress include whether the mattress offers firm edge support for sitting and how well it isolates motion. Thankfully, most manufacturers offer a free trial period of around 90 to 120 nights (and sometimes up 365 nights), so you can sleep on a mattress before making a final decision. Some also have showrooms where you can compare different models side by side.

If cleaning your mattress is important to you (and it should be) be sure to find out what kind of thermal insulation a mattress has before purchasing it.

How we chose the best

To choose the best hybrid mattress for different sleeping priorities, we focused on expert analysis and hundreds of customer reviews, weighing each mattress’ ability to deliver on comfort, durability, ease of setup, and more. We compiled our research to determine this list of best hybrid mattresses:

Best overall: Saatva Classic

Best for back pain: The WinkBed Luxury Firm

Best cooling mattress: Casper Wave Hybrid Snow

Best for couples: Nest Sparrow Signature Hybrid

Best firm mattress: Leesa Hybrid

Best latex mattress: Saatva Latex Hybrid

Best plush mattress: DreamCloud Premier Rest

Best for side sleepers: Helix Midnight

Best splurge mattress: Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Medium Hybrid

Best for active people: Bear Hybrid

Best organic mattress: Avocado Green

Best for the guest room: Layla Hybrid

Best for plus-size sleepers: Helix Plus

Best-reviewed mattress on Amazon: Olee Sleep Omega Hybrid

Best value: Zinus Cooling Copper Adaptive Hybrid

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