The Best Hybrid Mattresses—We Tested Over 100 Beds

Type: Hybrid | Brand firmness rating: Plush, medium-firm or firm | Shipping: Free (in a box) | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Buy if: You want a luxurious, cushy mattress that still has ample bounce and good temperature regulation. 

Skip if: You prefer a traditional memory-foam feel or want a longer trial period.

Pros:

• Balanced feel with three firmness options
• Cooling features throughout layers and cover
• Good motion isolation and edge support

Cons: 

• Too bouncy for some sleepers
• A little softer than advertised

The Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid is a quality mattress comparable to one you’d find in a high-end hotel. It’s cozy and plush, with a versatile firmness profile available in three levels (plush, medium-firm and firm). This mattress is designed with a layer of zoned, individually wrapped coils beneath the hips to promote spinal alignment and support you where you need it most. Four layers of foam work together to provide pressure relief, cooling, contouring and bounce. All of that is topped with a cooling cover for a luxuriously soft sleep surface.

What our testers say: “I found this to be a really cozy, high-quality mattress that boasts some impressive cooling features,” says senior mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman. “The medium-firm model has a slightly softer, cushy feel that still accommodated me in all sleeping positions—so the plush model is a great match for those wanting an even softer option, like side sleepers and those with petite frames.”

Sleep editor McKenzie Dillon adds: “In a sea of 25 beds, the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid stands out as an obvious top choice for me. It’s the ideal combination of cushy, supportive and responsive, and the cover is cool to the touch.” 

Expert tip: We tested the medium-firm model and felt it was slightly softer than advertised.

Type: Hybrid | Brand firmness rating: Medium | Shipping: Free (in a box) | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years

Buy if: You sleep with a partner, or you switch sleeping positions from your side to your front. 

Skip if: You prefer a firm feel or want a longer test trial period.

Pros:

• Supportive with a medium feel
• Great pressure relief
• Excellent motion isolation 

Cons: 

• Cooling cover costs extra

The Helix Midnight Luxe is a 13.5-inch-tall mattress with a medium feel that can accommodate many types of sleepers, especially side and back sleepers who want a soft, pressure-relieving feel. It combines a layer of individually wrapped coils with three layers of foam—two memory foams and a polyfoam transition layer—that work together to support your body while keeping you comfortable. The copper gel support layer provides extra cushion and pressure relief, which is great for side sleepers and those with sensitive shoulders or hips. The coil layer is also reinforced in the center of the mattress to provide extra support under your hips, an area that can be prone to sinking on less durable mattresses. At under $2,000 for a queen, we think the Helix Midnight Luxe is a great value for a mattress of this caliber.

What our testers say: Chapman says, “The Midnight Luxe knocked it out of the park with its pressure-relieving foams, sturdy coil support and strong motion isolation. I recommend this mattress to a lot of my friends and family because its medium feel is so comfortable for different sleeping positions and preferences.” Read more in her full Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress review.

Expert tip: If you’re working with a tighter budget, we recommend the standard Helix Midnight. Just be aware that it has a slightly firmer feel and comes with a shorter 10-year warranty. That said, it’s nearly half the cost of the Luxe version, making it a high-quality yet affordable pick.

Type: Hybrid | Brand firmness rating: Soft, medium or firm | Shipping: Free (in a box) | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Buy if: You want a comfortable, safe pick that’s easy on your wallet. 

Skip if: Memory foam is more up your alley, or you want a particularly soft bed.

Pros:

• Costs less than $1,000
• Responsive feel 
• Plush and pressure-relieving

Cons: 

• Costs $99 to return if it’s not the right fit

One of our favorite affordable mattresses, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature is a five-layer hybrid mattress that features over 700 individually wrapped coils, multiple foam layers and a tightly quilted top. It comes in three firmness levels—soft, medium and firm—so it can be customized to suit your ideal feel. If you’re unsure of which firmness to get, the brand’s website includes a buying guide with suggestions based on height, weight and dominant sleep style.

Of course, there’s nothing like trying it for yourself, which is why Brooklyn Bedding includes a 120-night trial. However, a $99 return fee applies. A standard queen is usually on sale for under $1,000—and you can find less common sizes like RV sizes, short full and Olympic queen. There’s also an option to upgrade to a pillow top for enhanced contouring and cooling, which costs $300 extra for the queen size. All in all, this model gives you the option to sleep comfortably almost anywhere, without breaking the bank.

What our testers say: Dillon says, “The Signature Mattress is my go-to recommendation to anyone who wants a wallet-friendly option that still hits the mark on quality. I slept on this mattress for over a month while testing and think it offers the same comfort and quality as beds that cost $300 to $400 more–especially if you opt for the pillow top. The medium falls around a medium to medium-firm feel and accommodates most sleeping positions, and I appreciate its versatile range of firmness options.”

Expert tip: We think the mattresses are slightly firmer than advertised. Side sleepers should choose the soft model for a proper, pressure-relieving feel.

Type: Hybrid | Brand firmness rating: Plush soft, luxury firm or firm | Shipping: Free white glove delivery | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Buy if: You like a traditional innerspring feel with a touch of luxury, and a design approved by chiropractors. 

Skip if: You want a traditional memory foam feel or a particularly soft bed.

Pros:

• Endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association
• Made with CertiPUR-US certified foams
• Great edge support

Cons: 

• Costs $99 to return
• Feels a little too firm for some sleepers

Another Forbes Vetted favorite, the Saatva Classic is an innerspring hybrid that’s earned a seal of approval from the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations. Situated at the center of the mattress is a spinal wire paired with a thin strip of high-density memory foam for optimal support and pressure relief in your lumbar area. There’s also a layer of pocketed coils surrounded by foam rails for reinforced edge support, making it easy to sit on the edge so you can get in or out of bed.

The Saatva Classic comes in two height profiles (11.5 inches or 14.5 inches) and your choice of a plush, firm or luxury firm feel. (Pro tip: Most people with back pain do best with a luxury firm or firm.) But for those who live with chronic back or joint pain, Saatva also offers the Saatva Rx, a bed specifically designed to offer targeted support and relief. You get a full year to try it out, a lifetime warranty if you decide to keep it and free in-room delivery to save your back from further strain—just note that returns comes with a $99 fee.

What our testers say: “It checks off all my boxes,” raves Forbes Vetted assistant editor Jordan Thomas. “It’s supportive but still comfortable (I’ve found it great for back pain), it’s breathable (a must for grueling Texas summers) and it provides great edge support (no more frustrating sinking or sagging).” She also appreciates the free white glove delivery, which includes optional removal of your existing mattress. “It’s a major boon for anyone who’s ever dealt with their own mattress disposal,” she says.

Chapman adds, “The Saatva Classic has some of the best edge support I’ve seen, which is great for anyone who likes to sit or sleep near the edge of the bed.”

Expert tip: The plush soft rating starts around a medium, while the luxury falls around a medium-firm and the luxury around a firm. Keep this in mind when you’re picking a firmness level.

Type: Hybrid | Brand firmness rating: Medium-firm | Shipping: Free (in a box) | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Buy if: You’re a back, stomach or combo sleeper who wants enhanced motion isolation at a reasonable price.

Skip if: You only sleep on your side at night, or prefer a prominent memory foam feel.

Pros:

• Medium-firm feel appeals to a variety of sleepers
• Excellent pressure relief
• Solid motion isolation

Cons: 

• Not as luxurious as DreamCloud’s upgraded model

Share a bed with a restless partner or someone who operates on a different schedule than you do? Before you contemplate sleeping in separate rooms, consider the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress. Full-foam mattresses are often the superior choice when it comes to motion isolation, but the DreamCloud’s combination of individually wrapped steel coils and supportive soft foam allows it to absorb movement better than most hybrids. If you (or your co-sleeper) tend to overheat, the gel-infused memory foam layer and plush-yet-breathable cashmere blend cover will keep you from kicking off the covers as much during the night.

What our testers say: “I sleep alone but performed several drop tests with a weight and an empty wine glass to evaluate the DreamCloud’s motion isolation. I was impressed with how steady the wine glass remained after each drop,” shares Forbes Vetted contributor Alison Barretta. “I shifted positions several times in my sleep, and the DreamCloud remained quiet throughout every movement. All of this bodes well for couples or parents who share a bed with small children.” 

Chapman adds, “I found the DreamCloud to be quite supportive. It provided a lifted feel that works well for combination sleepers.”

Expert tip: For a more luxurious fee