Best Hybrid Mattress for 2024 – Tested by Experts
Over the years of mattress testing, we’ve 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.
Firmness and feel
Firmness and feel are the first things we evaluate. They help determine which beds are right for you. Think of firmness as how hard or soft the mattress is. Feel is what we are good at with mattresses. How does the bed bounce back when we move on it? Does it have a traditional memory foam feel, or is it more like springy latex foam? The firmness and feel of each bed are listed in our ratings.
Sustainability
We can estimate the durability of a mattress based on what it is made of. Pocket springs make hybrid mattresses last longer than full foam mattresses because they have more structure. Full foam mattresses are more prone to sagging. That is why so many people choose to spend a little more and buy a hybrid mattress.
Edge support
When we talk about edge support, we’re talking about how firm the perimeter of the mattress is. The best hybrid mattresses generally perform quite well in this category. During testing, we lay on each edge of the bed to determine how firm it is. It doesn’t have good edge support where we feel like we might roll off.
Motion isolation
Motion isolation is important for people with a partner who moves during the night. You don’t want that movement to wake you up. We jump and bounce on the bed to test how much movement goes across the bed. We also put a glass of water on the mattress and roll over to it to see if it falls over.
Temperature
It’s one of the most common annoyances people face. We look at the materials and construction of a mattress to assess how warm or cool the bed sleeps. Certain materials like gel memory foam and phase-changing covers can help prevent you from getting hot at night.
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