Best Hybrid Mattress for 2025 – Tested by Experts
Over our years of testing mattresses, we have refined a process that focuses on a few key factors: firmness and feel, durability and performance. We evaluate each bed with the average sleeper in mind.
Strength and feel
Firmness and feel are the first things we evaluate. They will help narrow down which beds are right for you. By firmness you mean how hard or soft the mattress is. We treat the mattresses sensitively. How does the bed bounce back when we move on it? Does it have the traditional feel of a memory foam mattress or is it more like springy latex foam? The firmness and feel of each bed can be found in our reviews.
durability
We can estimate the durability of a mattress based on its texture. Pocket springs help hybrid mattresses last longer than all-foam mattresses because they have more structure. All-foam mattresses are more prone to sagging. This is why so many people choose to spend a little more and get a hybrid mattress.
Edge support
When we say edge support, we mean how strong the circumference of the mattress is. The best hybrid mattresses tend to perform fairly well in this category. When testing, we lie on each edge of the bed to determine how stable it is. It doesn’t provide good edge support when we feel like we might roll off.
Motion isolation
Motion isolation is important for people with a partner who moves around at night. You don’t want this movement to wake you up. We jump and bounce on the bed to test how much movement spreads across the bed. Additionally, we place a glass of water on the mattress and roll toward it to see if it tips over.
temperature
Sleeping hot is one of the most common annoyances people face. We look at the materials and construction of a mattress to assess how hot or cool the bed will sleep. Certain materials like gel memory foam and phase change covers can help keep you from getting too hot at night.
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