The best hybrid mattress 2024: beds with extra bounce

If you want the best hybrid mattress, we can make finding it a lot easier for you. There's a huge number of hybrid mattresses on the market, but we've narrowed things down to a more manageable selection of options that deliver where it matters.

Hybrid mattresses occupy the sweet spot between all-foam and innerspring beds, and they're made with a combination of foam (memory foam, an alternative, or latex foam) and coils. That means they'll give you the comfort benefits you get from foam, but combined with the support and bounce that springs provide, as well as enhanced airflow to help regulate temperature at night. Most of the beds in our best mattress guide are hybrids, but if you're not too fussed about springs and would prefer a sink-in feel with no bounce, see our best memory foam mattress guide instead.

Hybrids tend to cost a little more than all-foam options, but they're usually worth the expense. Mattress sales also happen year-round, so you should be able to avoid paying MSRP – we've included buying advice with each product entry. All clear? Read on for our pick of the best hybrid mattresses around...

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The best hybrid mattress in 2023 – chosen by experts

Choosing the best hybrid mattress shouldn't be hard; that's why we've gathered together our top picks according to the criteria you're likely to be looking for. Whatever your sleep requirements, one of these options should be a perfect fit.

Best hybrid mattress for most people

The DreamCloud Hybrid mattress is an excellent all-rounder for an affordable price. There are fancier, more specialist options in our roundup (as well as cheaper ones) but this model will hit the sweet spot for most people. 

Design
Made with cashmere top quilted foam, cooling gel memory foam, and innerspring coils, the seven-layer DreamCloud mattress has a sturdy build designed to aid in pressure relief and provide back support.

Comfort
The pricier options in our guide will come in multiple firmness profiles, but at this more affordable price point there's only one: we rated it around a 7.5/10, which is medium-firm. That will suit most people, although lightweight side sleepers might prefer something softer (try the Helix at #2). 

In our tests, we found this mattress offers excellent support across the entire surface, including the edges. It also isolates motion well, to keep you in your desired sleep position through the night – that means if your partner gets up you won’t feel it or if you need to turn over you won’t slide right off the bed. Our reviewers found it did a good job of regulating temperature, so you won't have to worry about overheating.

Buying advice
Regular DreamCloud mattress deals mean you'll never actually have to pay full price. This mattress typically sits at the top of the lower-mid price range, and we consider it incredible value for money. That's especially true when you factor in the extras – a full year's trial and forever warranty. However, for more advanced features and design, consider investing in one of the pricier options in our ranking. 

• Read more: DreamCloud Mattress review

Best hybrid mattress for side sleepers

Side sleepers benefit from mattresses that offer pressure relief around the hips and shoulders, but enough support to keep the spine properly aligned. The Helix Midnight mattress does that and then some, which is why it's our best hybrid mattress for side sleepers. 

Design
The Helix Midnight is 11.5 inches tall, and features three layers of foams, including memory foam, for sink-in, contouring softness. Those sit on top of a layer of pocket coils. You can choose from three different covers: the basic knit option, a cooling GlacioTex option, or a stuffed/quilted cover with GlacioTex. The overall look is more modern and perhaps less luxurious than others in this list, thanks in part to the tight-top design. If you do want that more sumptuous feel, you could upgrade to the Helix Luxe (although be aware the pillow-top means you won't get such a sink-in foam feel).

Comfort
The Helix Midnight has a medium firmness (around 6.5 out of 10), with the thick upper levels of foam providing plenty of contouring and some of that slow-moving, body-hugging feel associated with classic memory foam. It's dreamily comfortable when lying on your side, because the mattress molds around your hips and shoulders, preventing pressure from building up. However, back/stomach sleepers, and those who weigh above average, may find their hips drop too low into the surface, leading to a sore back over time. 

Although it looks like there's only one firmness option here, the Helix Twilight is in fact the same mattress but with a firmer feel, while the Sunset is the same mattress but softer. This mattress also shines when it comes to motion isolation, making it a great choice for those who have partners on different sleep schedules.

Buying advice
This is another mattress that's never sold at full price. The regular Helix mattress deal knocks 20% off MSRP and throws in two pillows, putting this mattress in the mid-range price bracket. We think it's good value for that price, but if you want a bigger discount, wait for a major sales event (Memorial Day, Black Friday etc.), because the deal will usually rise to 25% off.  The extras – a 100 night trial and 10 year warranty – are perfectly fine but nothing especially generous. 

• Read more: Helix Midnight mattress review

Best premium hybrid mattress

If you want to invest in a top-quality mattress that will last a really long time, the Saatva Classic is our best premium hybrid pick. In fact, this is our #1 favorite mattress right now. We'll be clear: this is an outstanding mattress. The reason it's slightly lower down the list is because it might not deliver exactly what you'd expect from a hybrid – it does have a bit of foam, but the design is mostly coils, which means the feel is more traditional.

Design
The Saatva Classic is one of the most customizable of the mattresses on our list, because not only can you pick your firmness, you can also pick your height. The 14.5 inch option is particularly decadent, but the 11.5 inch might be more manageable for some people. At the top of the mattress is a consists of a three inch Euro pillow top with organic cotton cover. This isn't removable for easy cleaning, although it does have an antimicrobial treatment to prevent mold and bacteria.

The central third of the cover has extra quilting to deliver more support to the spine. It works in conjunction with a layer of high-density memory foam with 'Active Spinal Wire', again in the central third. All of this is specifically to support the lumbar and prevent back pain. 

That's followed by a layer of pocket coils, again firmer in the central third, which sits on top of a base unit, also made of coils. Around the perimeter is a foam barrier. Overall, this mattress has an unmistakably premium feel, and there are high-end materials used throughout. 

Comfort
Like a few of the other premium hybrids in this guide, the Saatva Classic is available in three different sleep feels, which means it can suit a wide range of sleep styles and body types. This is a mattress you sleep on top of rather than sinking too far into, and the feel is fairly traditional. In our review, we were especially impressed by the lumbar support, temperature regulation and pressure relief on offer here, and commented that it feels very premium for the price.

Any potential down-sides? The base unit is made from continuous coils rather than pocket coils, which means there is marginally more motion transfer than you'd find in an all-foam model (and indeed some other hybrids). 

Buying advice
The Classic is one of the few mattresses in our list not to be rolled and vacuum-packed for delivery. That means you will need a bit of maneuvering room to get it into place, but to help matters along, Saatva provides free white glove delivery to your room of choice. In fact, this brand offers the most comprehensive customer experience of any we've come across. It'll take your old mattress away for free, and you've got a full year's trial and forever warranty too. Saatva mattress deals are regular, but some are better than others (info on the current offer below).

• Read more: Saatva Classic mattress review

Best luxurious hybrid mattress

At 15 inches tall, the Nolah Evolution is the thickest of our hybrid mattress options. This, combined with the tufted Euro-top and high-end look, score it a spot as our top luxury pick. We found this mattress excelled in terms of support and comfort, and the range of sleep feels means it could suit almost anyone. 

Design
At the top of the Nolah Evolution 15, you'll find three different layers of foams, wrapped by a breathable gusset. These foams, which come with various cooling and comfort properties, sit on top of a layer of eight-inch pocket coils. The coils are reinforced around the perimeter and across the central third lumbar region. The cover is tufted and made from organic cotton, with special cooling fibers woven in. It's not removable. The overall look and feel here is sumptuous and luxurious, and the build quality is high, too. 

Comfort
Like a few other models in this list, the Evolution is available in a few different feels – here you can choose between Plush (4-5 out of 10), Luxury firm (6-7 out of 10) and Firm (7-8). That means you can pick the option that suits your sleep style, body weight and preferences. Most people will get on with the middle option, but we tested the Firm and found it delivered excellent support (in fact, it ranks amongst our best mattresses for back pain). The feel is lightly contouring and cushioned, but with none of that quicksand sensation that comes with some foams. 

This mattress also performed well in our performance tests, offering good motion isolation and sturdy, reliable edge support. However, despite various cooling features, we weren't overly impressed with the temperature regulation here – those who struggle with overheating at night should look elsewhere. 

Buying advice
The Nolah Evolution 15 sits in the premium price bracket, even with regular sales that knock 30 or 35% off MSRP. We think it's decent value for the quality and features you're getting here. Interestingly, you can opt out of the 120-night trial period for $100 off. Another excellent premium option is the Saatva (#3) – that model is pricier, but comes with better extras (free white glove delivery, longer trial). There's a lifetime warranty, and returns cost $99.

• Read more: Nolah Evolution 15 mattress review

Best hybrid mattress for back sleepers

Conventional wisdom states that if you're a back (or stomach) sleeper, you'll want the best firm mattress. However the Helix Dusk Luxe is aimed squarely at back sleepers but rates just a 6 on the firmness scale. What's that about?

Its secret is three premium foam layers that provide a cradling, bouncy feel, on top of sturdy pocket springs and a dense foam base layer. The result is a supremely comfortable mattress that won't let you down in terms of support.

Design
The Helix Dusk Luxe is a 13.5-inch hybrid made with six layers. There's a soft Tencel cover (although you may wish to pay extra for a cooling 'GlacioTex' cover if you sleep hot), underneath which you'll find three foam layers: responsive foam, a latex foam hybrid alternative (which isn't actually latex, it's just feels like it in a bouncy way), and memory foam. Beneath that there's a layer of 1,000 individually-wrapped pocket springs delivering the support that back and stomach sleepers require, with a heavyweight foam layer under that to keep everything steady. The whole thing looks luxurious, with a tufted top giving it that little extra premium feel.

Comfort
Our reviewer found the Helix Dusk Luxe to be one of the top three most comfortable mattresses she's ever tested. It's incredibly supportive yet surprisingly soft; it's one you lie on top of rather than sinking into it, but there's a cozy, cloud-like feel to it. And even though it's soft, it's one that side sleepers won't get on with because there's simply not enough give for your hips and shoulders. We found that the temperature regulation and edge support were slightly lacking, while the motion isolation was good. Overall, though, this is an excellent choice for back sleepers, although anyone weighing over 230lbs or suffering from back pain would do better with a more traditional firm mattress for back sleepers.

Buying advice
As with the Helix Midnight further up the page, you should never have to pay full price for the Dusk Luxe. The Helix mattress sales usually take 20% off MSRP with a pair of pillows included, however if you time things right you can often catch a 25% off deal around major sales events. You'll get a 100-night trial and a 15-year warranty with the Helix Dusk Luxe.

• Read more: Helix Dusk Luxe mattress review

Best budget hybrid mattress

Coils are one of the pricier mattress materials, which means most of today's best cheap mattresses are all-foam models. However, there are budget-friendly hybrids around, if you know where to look, and that place is Walmart, and specifically its affordable mattress line, Allswell. It's not as high quality as the pricier options in this guide, but it offers a lot for a very low price (under $350 for a queen).

Design
The design includes gel-infused memory foam and individually wrapped pocket coils, topped with a cover that uses polyethylene, designed to give a cool-to-the-touch feeling. It's 10 inches tall, which is about the minimum we'd recommend to keep light or average weight adults comfy and well supported.

Comfort
Our testers found this mattress firmer than advertised – around an 8.5 out of 10 – with excellent, sturdy support for back and front sleepers. The lead tester found it the perfect firmness to ease her back pain, while others commented on how well it distributed their body weight. However, it won't suit everyone: those who weight above 200lbs, should perhaps invest in something pricier, while lightweight side sleepers might find it too firm for comfort.

Cheap mattress foams have a tendency to cling on to body heat, but we were pleasantly surprised by how well the Allswell regulated temperature during our testing period. Chronically hot sleepers might want to look elsewhere, but for most people this will be absolutely fine. It also offered strong motion isolation, making it a good choice for couples.

Buying advice
Prices are so low to start with that sales are rare (although we have seen Allswell coupons appear on occasion in the past). And because you're buying via Walmart rather than a dedicated bed brand, the extras aren't as good. The key concession you're making is that you forgo your sleep trial. There is a 90-day returns policy, provided you haven't opened the box. 

• Read more: Allswell mattress review

Best latex hybrid mattress

While most of the hybrids in this list feature synthetic memory foam, there are a couple of options that swap that for latex foam. We consider the Birch one of the best organic mattresses around, for its firm yet springy support and great-value price. 

Design
As well as the natural latex foam – which is one of the most durable mattress materials, and offers a more buoyant feel than memory foam – the Birch Natural mattress features a comfort layer of organic New Zealand wool, birch wool, and a cover made from organic cotton. These have the benefits of being naturally temperature regulating and breathable. 

Comfort
There's some subtle cradling, but overall this is a mattress you lie on top of rather than sinking into – the sleep surface is taut and responsive, and this supportiveness extends right to the edges. Despite the fact that the coils are individually-wrapped, there is some motion transfer here; light sleepers who share a bed should probably opt for a memory foam hybrid instead.

Our reviewer rated the Birch Natural around a 7 out of 10 in terms of firmness (although some of our review panel felt it was firmer). The supportive, medium-firm feel is perfect for back or stomach sleepers, and is very easy to change position on. However, side sleepers might be better off with something softer (try the Helix Midnight at #2).

Buying advice
Price-wise, the Birch Natural sits towards the bottom of the premium bracket, but it's actually great value for the quality of materials you're getting here. You'll always pay a bit more for a natural mattress, and latex is known to be one of the most durable mattress materials, so it should last.

• Read more: Birch Natural Hybrid mattress review

Best hybrid mattress for bigger bodies

This is the version of the original, super-popular WinkBed mattress that designed specially for bigger bodies. The design is upgraded to ensure sturdy and reliable support, and it's suitable for those weight 250lbs or more. We consider it one of the best mattresses for heavy people. 

Design
This 13.5 inch tall hybrid layers up comfort foam, latex – which is known for being ultra-durable, and here is zoned to provide support exactly where it's needed – and individually wrapped coils. The coils are banded together to boost support further. If you're of average or lighter weight, there are three other firmness options to choose from, but note that the design of the non-Plus WinkBeds is pretty different. 

Comfort
This model is rated as an 8 out of 10 in terms of firmness, which should strike a nice balance of comfort and cushioning (those of heavier weight tend to need a firm sleep feel to ensure they're properly supported). Latex typically offers a bouncy, weightless feel, while the upper layer of foam should deliver some softness. 

Buying advice
Specialist mattresses for bigger bodies are almost always in the premium price bracket, and that's the case here, although it's on the lower end of premium and we think good value for what you're getting. There's never not a sale on, so expect $300 off MSRP whenever you buy, and WinkBeds doesn't bump up its discounts over sales events like Black Friday. This mattress is built to last and comes backed with a full lifetime warranty, for added peace of mind.

Most versatile hybrid mattress

Can't make your mind up about how firm a mattress you want? The Layla Hybrid might be the perfect choice for you, as it allows you to hedge your bets with two firmness choices. It's a flippable mattress (complete with handles to make the business of flipping it over that little bit easier) with a firm side and a soft side, making it easily the most versatile option in this roundup.

Design
In the centre of the Layla Hybrid is a support core of six-inch pocketed coils. The coils in the centre and along the edges are sturdier for extra support here. This is sandwiched between layers of polyfoam and copper-gel infused memory foam, with different feels to offer the two firmness levels. The cover is removable for easy cleaning.

Comfort
In our Layla Hybrid mattress review we noted that neither side skewed too strongly in its firmness direction – we rated the soft side around a 4.5 out of 10, while the firmer side is around 6.5. We found that the firm side has less sinkage and is better suited to back and front sleepers, while the softer side provides great pressure relief and will cradle side sleepers nicely.

While this mattress doesn't feel cool to the touch, its temperature-regulating features definitely work, as our lead tester (who sometimes runs hot at night), didn't wake up feeling too warm while reviewing the Layla Hybrid. In our tests we also found this mattress excelled when it came to motion isolation and edge support, making it a solid choice for couples – just as long as you can agree about which side you want to sleep on.

Buying advice
This mattress sits in the upper-mid range, and is regularly discounted from MSRP. That's good value if you're going to use both sides (this could be a good choice for a guest bedroom, for example), but if you're only really using one then it might be more cost-effective to pick an option with just one firmness.

• Read more: Layla Hybrid mattress review

Best organic hybrid mattress

Avocado is one of the major names in organic mattresses, and our pick of the bunch is the flagship model – the Avocado Green. 

Design
The brand's best-selling organic mattress is made with organic wool, cotton, and over 1,400 pocketed coils that aid in back support and overall pressure relief. Like our other natural option, the Birch (#6), it uses wool as a natural fire retardant (and also to add breathable cushioning). However, unlike the Birch, the Avocado Green is also available in a wool-free version, for vegans.

The mattress is needle tufted by hand giving it a distinct and durable feel native to the brand. And the coils are placed in five distinct ergonomic zones to aid in support, maintain optimal edge support, and minimize unwanted motion transfer. 

Comfort
This mattress has a medium-firm feel – around a 7 out of 10 – with minimal contouring. Our testers found it offered superb back and neck support and was ultra-comfortable for back or stomach sleeping. However, those of lighter body weight and who like to lie on their sides might prefer something with a softer, more contouring surface. 

Buying advice
As is the case with all organic mattresses, this model sits in the premium price bracket. The quality is great and the materials used are high-end, but if you don't want to spend so much there are more affordable natural options. Avocado mattress deals used to be pretty rare, but we're seeing regular 10% off sales at the moment, rising to 20% off if you opt for one of the topper upgrades.

• Read more: Avocado Green Mattress review

FAQs

How to choose the best hybrid mattress

When choosing the best hybrid mattress, you'll want to consider a few elements to make the best possible purchase: construction edge support, motion isolation, and price. The best hybrid mattress will have a combination of innerspring coils and memory foam to aid in support and comfort. The amount of memory foam and coils will vary depending on the brand, but a standard hybrid mattress will have both. Additionally, finding a mattress with sturdy edge support will help prevent unwanted slips whether in the middle of the night or when getting up in the morning. Motion isolation is ideal for people who want to be able to sleep soundly without feeling the constant twists and turns of your partner. 

Lastly, you’ll want to consider the price. Hybrid mattresses can be more expensive than their sole memory foam or innerspring counterparts so you’ll want to look for one that’s in alignment with your budget.