A hybrid mattress is a fairly new innovation in the mattress market. They’re filled with a combination of foam/gel and coils/springs instead of just one or the other. Most hybrid mattresses will consist of multiple layers. The idea behind hybrid mattresses is that they combine the benefits of foam and springs into one. You can enjoy the comfort, contouring, and pressure relief provided by foam and the sturdy support and springiness of coils in the same mattress. Hybrid mattresses also offer the advantage of not requiring a box spring and the ability to be placed on a slatted platform bed frame. If you want to add a hybrid mattress to your bedroom at home, here are a few models we recommend.

What to Consider in Hybrid Mattresses

Here are a few things to think about before buying a hybrid mattress:

• Size: Size is probably the most important factor to take into account when picking a hybrid mattress. They’re available in all the same standard sizes as traditional mattresses: twin, full, queen, and king. Twin XL, short queen, and California king hybrid mattresses are rarer but still out there if you want or need one of those sizes to match your current bed frame.
• Price: All beds and mattresses can run quite pricey, and hybrid mattresses are no exception. Since they’re still considered a new and innovative product, some hybrid mattresses, especially specialty, complex, or extra high-quality models, may even be a bit more expensive than normal mattresses. Despite the cost, you may still find them a worthwhile investment, especially if you’re prone to back pain overnight. Try to find and strike a balance between budget-friendly and quality.
• Temperature Control: Some people tend to run hot when they sleep. If you’re one of them or find hot mattresses disruptive when you’re falling asleep, be on the lookout for hybrid mattresses with cooling properties. Models with individually wrapped coils or springs are a better choice in this area. Breathable fabrics and foam tend to be cooler, too. If a hybrid mattress has soft gel layers rather than foam, pick one where the gel is more heavily infused into the mattress rather than in gel bead form. Some memory foam layers also have cooling technology that works to disperse heat.

Best Queen-Sized: Olee Sleep Galaxy Hybrid Mattress

This hybrid mattress is ideal for anyone looking for a queen-sized model that won’t cost an arm and a leg. The cover is 100% durable polyester, which is easy to clean and strong enough to provide a degree of protection to your new hybrid mattress. It has five layers of soft memory foam and pocket springs. The gel-infused memory foam helps regulate your body temperature while allowing the mattress to adapt to your unique body shape and contours. The foam also helps protect and cushion the coils, ensuring they, and in turn, the mattress, last you longer. This hybrid mattress is shipped to you compressed, rolled up, and vacuum-sealed to make setting it up almost effortless.

Best Twin-Sized: Linenspa Memory Foam and Innerspring Hybrid Mattress

This twin-sized, hypoallergenic hybrid mattress is designed and filled for a medium thickness. It’s filled with three layers; a cover layer of quilted memory foam, a comfort layer of foam, and a base layer of wrapped, tempered steel springs mixed with support foam. It’ll feel as supportive as a regular spring mattress with additional plush comfort. The memory foam contorts to your unique shape, dips, and curves, which not only increases your personal comfort but helps to reduce pressure on your body. This mattress is compressed and shipped in a box for a convenient, painless setup.

Best King-Sized: ZINUS Cooling Hybrid Mattress

If you share a bed or you simply like having a lot of room to spread out in at night, this king-sized hybrid mattress is a perfect choice. It supports up to 500 pounds, good for holding two grown adults. Cool, swirling memory foam helps to eliminate the excess heat that comes from sharing a bed with a partner, and a motion-isolating independent coil spring system reduces excess motion, so you’re less likely to be disturbed if your significant other has to get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. The various layers of foam paired with the pocket springs provide support, comfort, and customized pressure relief. All the foam within this mattress is certified for its quality, durability, and performance. This large hybrid mattress will come expertly packaged and compressed, so you can easily carry it in your bedroom despite its large size. Simply unbox and unroll the mattress and it’ll take care of the rest on its own. Expect to see it expanded to its full shape within 72 hours.

Best Full-Sized: Signature Design by Ashley Plush Hybrid Mattress

Full-sized mattresses may be one of the smaller standard mattress sizes, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be comfortable and supportive. This hybrid mattress can attest to that fact. Designed with layers of gel memory foam, support foam, quilt foam, and a total of 360 power-packed, individually wrapped coils provides maximum support without sacrificing coziness or softness. It’s especially good for lumbar support. All the materials are hypoallergenic and help keep out dust mites, pollen, mold, and pet dander. Thus, this hybrid mattress is an optimal, worry-free choice if you, a loved one, or a child suffer from frequent allergies. It is compatible with most standard full-sized bed frames. The mattress is shipped to you in a box, so all you have to do is open the box, place the mattress where you want it, cut away the protective wrapping, unroll it, and let it expand. It is safe to sleep on right away, though there may be some lingering smells for 72 hours or so after unwrapping.