Best Hybrid Mattress Reviews

Looking for something that gives you the support of spring coil and comfort of memory foam? The best hybrid mattress is your solution.

This mattress is combines two different support systems to take advantage of each of their benefits. So, you get a good balance of comfort and support. This may be the answer for a lot of people who have difficulty sleeping on their beds.

In this article, we go into detail explaining what makes hybrids different from an innerspring only or memory foam only mattress. And, pick out the best products that you can choose from.

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What is a Hybrid Mattress?

A hybrid mattress is made from two different types of material. By combining 2 different support systems, the goal is to take advantage of the benefits of each of the materials.

The most common combination you’ll find is a hybrid that combines an inner spring layer with memory foam technology. This mix creates a very comfortable bed that offers a superior cushion and comfort.
Another well-known combination is a mattress that uses an innerspring foundation with latex layers on top.

In both combinations, you get the support and bounce of the innerspring layer at the bottom. And, the more adaptive, pressure relieving foam layer on top. This gives you superior support and comfort.

It’s worth noting that there are no “true” hybrids. By this we mean 50% innerspring, 50% memory foam for example. For the most part, the memory foam or latex layer are smaller than the coil layer.

Depending the manufacturer and the make of the mattress it can go as low as 20% foam. In some cases you only get 2 inches of memory foam or latex. So, please consider this when choosing a hybrid mattress.

The ratio of foam to spring layer does affect the price. Memory foam and latex tend to cost more than coil. As such, the thicker the foam layer, the more expensive the hybrid will be.

What Makes Hybrid Mattresses Unique?

As mentioned above, hybrid are made of two or more different mattress types. The question is, why put two different materials together?

In this section we explain the advantage of using a spring coil layer at the bottom and a high quality foam layer on top of those coils. The image below illustrates the basic cross section of a hybrid mattress.

You have an upper foam layer that’s often made up of multiple types of foam of different thickness.
And, a lower support layer of spring coils.

Individually Wrapped Coils (Bottom Layer)

Also known as pocketed springs, these are the most common type of coil support system used by manufacturers. The coil based springs inside the mattress provides you with bounce and support. It is what serves as the bottom or middle layer of most hybrid mattresses.

The spring layer gives you stress-free spinal alignment. Plus, it helps distribute pressure evenly across your body.

Just as importantly, this design also reduces motion transfer. So, even if your partner moves in the middle of the night, you aren’t disturbed.

One of the main issues of memory foam is that it sinks in too far. Thus, isn’t good option for people with back pain. Or, those who need a firm supportive sleeping surface.

By allowing the lower section of the bed to be supportive enough, it provides a firm foundation for the softer foam material on the upper layers.

Upper Foam Layers (Top Comfort Layer)

The layers on top of the coil spring support provide you with comfort. Thus, it complements the firmer, supportive feel of the innerspring foundation.

The top layers meanwhile are often made of good quality foam. Their purpose is to help provide support and comfort. In addition, reduce pressure points and offer pain relief.

Memory Foam Hybrid Mattresses

The most popular upper layer used in hybrid mattresses is memory foam. This material is known for its comfort and ability to relieve pressure.

It contrast to the firm, supportive coil system, memory foam gives you the contouring softness that adjusts to the shape of your body. This helps you achieve restorative sleep. And, lets you relax and find the sleeping position that feels most comfortable.

Because this material tends to get hot the longer you lie on it, many manufacturers use gel-infused memory foam. The gel acts as a cooling agent to negate or reduce the heat from the memory foam. This lets you sleep cooler than regular memory foam.

Latex Hybrid Mattresses

Latex is another common foam layer that’s used over the spring coil foundation. It is a bit firmer than memory foam. But, doesn’t sleep hot and offers better pain relief.

Combining Innerspring and Foam for Hybrids

Most people enjoy sleeping on a hybrid mattress because the combination of materials offer a balance of comforting softness and supportive firmness.

The memory foam that is positioned on the top layer of the mattress allows you to get a comforting, restful night’s sleep. It lets the weight of your body feel light on top of the mattress.

At the same time, you get the support provided by the spring foundation. Its coils keep you from waking up in the morning with back aches and neck pains that come from sleeping in uncomfortable positions caused by poorly designed sagging mattresses.

Hybrid vs. Memory Foam vs. Innerspring Mattresses: Pros and Cons

In this section, we compare a hybrid mattress with an innerspring and a memory foam.

To compare hybrid mattresses from innerspring, memory foam and latex, we’ve put them together in a table.

Our main criteria of comparison were:

Price
Material they’re made of
Amount of motion transfer
Whether they’re more supportive or more comforting
What kind of sleepers they’re ideal for (Note: we used medium firmness as a reference point. As such, this comparison did not factor in the thickness and firmness, only the support and comfort of the type of material/mattress)
And, what kind of sleepers they do a sufficient job for. (Note: this is a notch lower than the ideal level. But it still works well based on surveys from users)

	Innerspring	Hybrid	Foam	Latex
Price	Low	Moderate to High	Moderate to High	High
Material	artificial	artificial	artificial	natural or artificial
Motion Transfer	a lot	some	low	some
Support/Comfort	more support	in-between	contouring comfort	contouring comfort
Ideal for	back sleepers	back & stomach sleepers	side sleepers	side & stomach sleepers
Okay for		side sleepers	back & stomach sleepers	back sleepers

Pros and Cons of Hybrid Mattresses

Pros

Effective combination of support and comfort: the combination of the coil innerspring and memory foam mattress offer a well-balanced level of comfort and support. It’s more comfortable than spring. And, more supportive than memory foam.
Varying firmness options: Because you can choose between the numerous combinations of memory foam and coiled mattress, you can find a degree of firmness and comfort that fits just right for you.
Isolation of motion: one of the things that people do not enjoy about spring mattresses is that’s when one person moves, the other person feels the transfer of motion. This is eliminated with the memory foam that is placed on top.
Low noise. The memory foam negates the noise spring coils make.

Cons

The lifespan may be short: Memory foam is not meant to last a lifetime, so the lesson of the mattress will depend on the quality of the memory foam
More expensive than traditional mattresses: as you can imagine, having a hybrid mattress gives you the best of both worlds, so you it does come with a more expensive price tag than a standard coiled mattress or singularly memory foam bed.
Hybrid mattresses are heavy: You may find that a memory foam bed or a spring mattress is much easier to move than a hybrid mattress, as the combined weight and density of the foam and coils increases the overall weight of the mattress itself.
Not all hybrids are created equal: You’ll need to compare the thickness of memory foam and spring layers. Some products offer more foam, others only a thin layer. Plus, the types of mattress foam used also vary.
Heat retention. If your hybrid’s memory foam layer isn’t equipped with cooling gel, it will get hot after a few hours. We recommend going with gel-infused memory foam hybrid mattresses if you choose that material. Heat retention isn’t a problem with latex.

How to Choose a Hybrid Mattress: Buying Guide

When considering your purchase for a hybrid mattress, there are a few things you need to consider when comparing and contrasting your options.

1. Decide on the Types of Material

The most popular hybrid combination is spring and memory foam. This gives you the contouring comfort of memory foam on top alongside the supportive coil layer at the bottom.

That said, hybrid mattresses can made from a variety of combinations. Latex and innerspring is another option. It is more expensive than memory foam-innerspring. But, it does have its own advantages.

Depending on your budget and what you’re looking for in a mattress, you’ll be able to decide on what makeup your hybrid has.

2. Quality and Thickness of the Foam Layer

Once you’ve decided on the combination of materials, the next step is to decide on thickness.

Thickness in this case will compose of 3 different things.

Overall thickness of the mattress: This is the combined thickness of the innerspring and foam layers. Do note, the larger the individual, the thicker the mattress. Please refer to our article here.
Foam thickness: This refers to how thick the upper foam layer is, be it memory foam or latex. If you want more comfort or pressure relief, you’ll want a thicker foam layer. At the minimum, hybrids offer 2 inches of foam.
Height of the Spring Coil layer: This makes the lower section of the mattress. The thicker this layer is, the more support you get. It will also likely be firmer. That’s because spring height and thickness correlates with their tension and thus, firmness.

In addition to the thickness, you’ll also want to consider the quality of the memory foam or latex. This will determine how soft and comforting your sleeping experience will be.

A good quality foam layer also means your mattress will last longer. Keep in mind that innerspring mattresses can last a long time. Memory foam depends a lot on the quality of the make and material. Natural latex is also designed to be very durably.

3. Firmness

How firm a mattress you’ll need often depends on two main factors.

Your sleeping position.
Any pain or issues you may have.

The type of mattress you choose does depend on your sleeping position. But for the most part, memory foam and latex do cover all the sleeping positions quite well. This makes hybrid a good choice.

As far as sleeping positions go, the most important thing to consider is the mattress’ firmness. Hybrids come in all sorts of densities. So, you can choose from soft, medium to firm, depending on your sleeping position.

If you have back, hop or shoulder pain, or have any issues like scoliosis, then you’ll need to be very specific on mattress firmness. Depending on what issue you experience, you may be more comfortable with a soft, medium or firm mattress.

4. Get a Good Quality Innerspring Layer

Another thing that you need to consider is the support of the coils of the bed.

It is not so much that you need to check and analyze the type of material that the coils are made of. But, understanding the level of resistance and the longevity anticipated from such coils.

Coil Thickness (Gauge): The general rule of thumb is that coils that are thicker (ie. lower gauge) are more durable. Thus, they’ll last longer. They’re also less likely to sag because they’re sturdier. In addition, thicker coils are more resilient. That is, they bounce back quickly with limited noise.
Coil Count: More coils, ie. higher coil count, means there are more coils supporting you. In the long run, a high coil count is less likely to sag.

5. Price

Hybrid mattresses cost more than your average mattress. In general, you can expect to pay 25% more. This does depend on how thick the foam layer is. The thicker the upper layer, the most expensive it gets.

Additionally, latex is more expensive than memory foam. It does offer more pressure and pain relief. And, doesn’t retain heat. Plus, it lasts longer and is more durable.

Best Hybrid Mattress Reviews

LinenSpa 8″ Memory Foam and Innerspring Hybrid Mattress

This is our pick for the best affordable hybrid mattress. The price of its twin and queen sizes make it something that’s budget friendly for kids and adults, respectively.

As with the other mattresses in our reviews, you can select from the standard sizes. This one if offered from twin size to California king size.

This LinenSpa sleep product is 8 inches thick. It has a plush feel to it on the top. But, quite firm, which gives you support from sagging.

This hybrid mattress is made up of 3 main layers.

The top is a quilted memory foam layer. This is what gives it that plush feel so you can sleep comfortably.
Next is a 1.5 inch comfort foam layer. This adds to the comfortable feel. And, just as importantly, distributes weight across the mattress’ surface.
The bottom is a 6 inch thick layer of steel coils. This spring coil layer serves as the base of the mattress. It gives it its bounce. And, provides your back with support as you sleep.

Zinus 8 Inch Hybrid Green Tea Foam and Spring Mattress

If you’re looking for something cheaper that doesn’t sacrifice quality, this is a good option.

Its price, firmness and quality make it a good choice for kids’ beds. It also works well for adults who are looking for an affordable mattress that’s comfortable.

This is another 8 inch thick hybrid mattress. It is a bit different in build as well as composition compared to the LinenSpa product above.

This Zinus offering is designed for back sleepers. It is firm, making it ideal for anyone who has back pain or feels pressure in their lower or upper backs.

Like the LinenSpa mattress above, it is made up of 3 main layers with a few thinner layers in between for insulation and softness.

The top most layer is a 0.5 inch high density foam. This gives you a comfortable surface to lie on. Right over it is a micro-fiber quilted fabric and jacquard cover.
Underneath the top layer is a 1 inch thick ViscoLatex Foam. This layers helps distribute weight across the sleeping surface. It also offers pressure relief. This layer is also infused with natural products like green tea extract and castor natural seed oil. Both work to fight bacteria and odors.
6 inch spring support system. This is a heavy duty coil spring system that’s designed to last for a long time.

Classic Brands Mercer 12 Inch Hybrid Cool Gel Memory Foam and Innerspring Mattress

This is the thickest among our hybrid mattress reviews. It is 12 inches in total. And, has a medium to plush firmness.

Its thickness makes it ideal for support. Though we would have preferred to have a bit more memory foam with it given its price.

Nevertheless, this is still a solid mattress that offers a gel memory foam layer alongside an innerspring base. In between, you get additional comfort form layers to help make it feel softer to the touch.

The top of the mattress is made up of a 0.5 inch thick gel infused memory foam.
Then a combination of 3 different comfort foam layers that let you sleep easier. As mentioned we wished there was more memory foam and probably less of the comfort form. This would have offered better value for money for buyers.
At the bottom is a thick 8 inch spring coil layer that serves as the support base of the entire bed.

Classic Brands Decker 10.5 Inch Hybrid Memory Foam and Innerspring Mattress

This is a great choice as far as balance of cost and quality. You get a mix of memory foam along with the thicker innerspring lower layer.

This Classic Brands offering is a 10.5 inch mattress. It is designed for comfort as well as support. The product has also been designed to breathe. This reduces the head that memory foam is often known for.

In addition, we like that it offers pressure point relief and adjusts to your body’s size and shape. The springs also negate transfer of motion between you and your partner. This way you don’t wake up when they move or roll around and vice versa.

This bed comes with a 10 year warranty. It has a medium to firm feel. With it, you get 3 layers of foam.

The core of the mattress is its 6 inch spring coils. These are individually wrapped 13 gauge steel coils. This design and construction gives you something that’s supportive and firm. Yet, quiet and bouncy.
Above the spring coil layer are 2 inches of comfort foam. This layer is split into two 1 inch thick foams. The lower foam has a firm feel, which the one on top is softer. They serve to offer more support as the bottom. And, be softer to the touch as it gets closer to your body.
The top layer is a 1 inch memory foam layer. It is made from breathable open-cell memory foam so you get the benefits of memory foam without the hot feeling it can produce at night.

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