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The best hybrid mattresses for a luxurious night’s sleep
Shopping for a new mattress can be exhausting. Whether you know exactly what you want in a mattress — perhaps you’re a hot sleeper looking for something both cooling and comfortable — or you can’t tell the difference between an isolated pocket coil and a continuous coil, we have your back.
Hybrid mattresses may be the key for choosy sleepers and undecided shoppers alike. Their multilayered design tends to combine the fluffy embrace of softer mattress materials with the durability of a supportive base.
“A hybrid mattress combines two or more types of mattresses, usually blending innerspring coils with materials like memory foam or latex for comfort,” says mattress expert and senior editor at Sleepopolis Bridget Chapman.
This combination results in a mattress that can provide an all-around better sleep than traditional memory foam or innerspring mattresses. Cut through the clutter of so many mattresses to choose from (whether you’re shopping for mattresses online or in-store) and find the best hybrid mattress for you below.
What is the best hybrid mattress to buy?
From hybrid mattresses that keep you cool to ones you can sink deeply into (but not too deep), here are the best hybrid mattresses on sale today.
Shop comfortably balanced hybrid mattresses from brands you know and love like Saatva, DreamCloud, and Casper below. We highlight top-quality mattresses that are available in a variety of sizes (twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king), but prices are listed for queen size mattresses.
Best overall: Saatva classic
Saatva
The Saatva classic mattress comes with a plush, luxurious pillow top perfect for soft, cloudlike pressure relief. Shoppers can switch between three comfort levels (plush soft, luxury firm, or firm) to match their individual preferences.
Saatva’s patented Lumbar Zone Technology will prop you up with just the right amount of support. This can also help to improve spine alignment, regardless of your sleep position.
Shoppers can currently save $300 off the original price ($1,995 for queen size) by checking our top mattress today.
Best for:
- Sleepers looking for a good amount of motion isolation.
- Targeted pressure relief in the hips, shoulders, or spine.
- Back pain relief.
Best for side sleepers: Helix midnight luxe
Helix Sleep
Another popular hybrid mattress worth your attention is the midnight luxe mattress by Helix Sleep. This mattress is specially designed with side sleepers in mind: a memory foam support layer held up by a durable layer of more than 1,000 individually wrapped coils means you get a soft, cradling sleep that still provides plenty of lumbar and edge support.
Those coils also mean sleepers can enjoy an above-average level of motion isolation from this hybrid mattress. They also greatly reduce the risk of “sinkage” (a common problem with traditional memory foam mattresses).
This hybrid mattress normally sells for $2,374 (queen), but shoppers can save 20% with code BF20.
Best for:
- Side sleepers tired of playing trial and error with other mattresses.
- Sleepers interested in a medium-firm mattress with decent motion isolating properties.
Most comfortable: DreamCloud hybrid
DreamCloud
If you want something plush to sink into, this mattress by DreamCloud is for you. True to its name, this hybrid mattress is all about supreme comfort: multiple foam layers and a breathable cashmere top will have you feeling like you’re sleeping on air.
Standing 14 inches tall, this hybrid mattress reinforces its plush foam layers with 8.5-inch individually wrapped coils. These round out this mattress’s soft, comfy feel with an added layer of support.
The DreamCloud hybrid mattress typically sells for a total value of $1,332 (queen). Thanks to the company’s current sitewide 40% markdown, you can get this hybrid mattress in a queen size for just $799.
Best for:
- Sleepers looking for more plush, cushioning softness than firmness.
- High-quality pressure relief due to multiple body-cradling memory foam layers.
- Side sleepers.
Best mattress in a box: Brooklyn Bedding Signature hybrid
Brooklyn Bedding
Tired of scrolling past great hybrid mattresses online? The signature hybrid mattress by Brooklyn Bedding is a top-tier hybrid mattress that boasts “superior sleep at a factory direct price” according to Brooklyn Bedding.
“This affordable hybrid has three firmness options to accommodate different preferences,” says founder of Essential Home and Garden Aaron Green. “It offers good pressure relief, support, bounce and stays cool through the night.”
Typically available for $1,332 (queen), this hybrid mattress is 30% off when you use code VETERANS30.
Best for:
- Side sleepers.
- Indecisive sleepers: Brooklyn Bedding offers a 120-night sleep trial for customers to give the mattress a test run. You can return your mattress once during this time period for a full refund.
Best motion isolation: Casper Nova hybrid
Casper
If you’re looking for a mattress that won’t alert your partner every time you need to get up, the Nova hybrid mattress by Casper would be a great fit. This mattress’s hybrid design combines two layers each of groove foam (great for body contouring and zoned support) and Casper’s patented AirScape Technology, which keeps sleepers cool.
Customers online generally agree that the Casper Nova hybrid mattress’s soft, contour-friendly top layers are well worth the cost of investment. If you have a hard time sleeping undisturbed, check this mattress out pronto.
This supportive hybrid mattress is currently 20% off (typical price for a queen size: $2,495).
Best for:
- Hot sleepers.
- Couples looking for the absolute best level of motion isolation.
Most supportive firm mattress: Titan Plus
Titan Mattress
Shoppers holding out for a firm hybrid mattress are in luck: this Titan hybrid mattress offers a sturdy, sag-free design and long-lasting comfort.
This hybrid mattress’s high-density foam layers set you up with a strong level of support with next to no sinkage. These layers, bolstered by an innerspring base, also contribute to max pressure relief.
This mattress’s steel coils are topped by a highly breathable cooling technology in the form of a quilted top layer of gel memory foam. No more waking up covered in sweat — add this mattress to your bedroom collection to really change the game during hot or humid nights.
Typically available for $1,399 (queen), this hybrid mattress is 30% off when you use code VETERANS30.
Best for:
- Sleepers who weigh more than 200 pounds and want a mattress that’s sturdy and supportive.
- Hot sleepers.
- Back pain relief.
Best for back pain: The WinkBed
WinkBeds
This luxury mattress by WinkBeds is the perfect choice to round our list of the best hybrid mattresses: nicely balanced in terms of pressure relief, plush cushioning, and overall support, this mattress is suitable for all body types — regardless of your sleeping position.
Available in four firmness levels (softer, luxury firm, firmer, and plus), there’s something for everyone with the signature WinkBed mattress. Decent pocketed coil support will keep you from sinking too deep into the mattress, while patented technology for motion isolation and targeted lumbar support can give pretty much anyone a well-rounded night’s sleep.
Thanks to WinkBeds’ sitewide sale, all mattresses are marked down by $300. That includes the signature WinkBed, which typically sells for $1,499 (queen).
Best for:
- Pressure relief and lumbar support.
- Back sleepers.
- Sleepers with allergies: The patented Tencel top cover is eco-friendly, super soft, and derived from eucalyptus tree wood.
What is a hybrid mattress?
Are super-soft mattresses the best mattress types out there? What about a sturdy, supportive mattress? If you want something smack dab in the middle of these two, are you out of luck? A hybrid mattress is all about bringing together the best of both worlds with a layered design that can keep you cool and comfortable while propping you up with a durable base layer.
“The best hybrid mattresses usually have a base layer made from coils, then comfort layers on top made from memory foam or latex,” says Tom Ryan, product expert at Sleep Foundation.
These mattresses typically offer the best of both worlds when it comes to soft comfort and durability “because the coils provide very good support while the comfort layers relieve pressure and may even give you a hug-like feel when you lay on top,” according to Ryan.
Those foam comfort layers typically offer several inches of foam, latex, or polyfoam. Memory foam provides unparalleled body contouring that can ramp up the pressure relief for more sensitive areas while you sleep. Polyfoam gives sleepers a firmer experience that still moderately contours to the body, while latex is a bit more responsive.
Going deeper, the support core of most hybrid mattresses is made up of pocketed coils: these individually wrapped coils respond to your weight in a way that supports motion transfer — if you don’t want to disturb your partner while getting up for a late night glass of water, this is the level of isolated support you want.
These separate pocketed coils are also known as Marshall coils. Other, less common coil types you might come across include:
- Bonnell coils: These interconnected coils move as a unit. Their shape resembles an hourglass.
- Offset coils: Think of these as a step up from Bonnell coils, as they are modified to increase the level of motion isolation sleepers can experience.
- Continuous coils: These are rows of coils joined together by a single wire. These firm coils offer good stability but not as much contouring as offset coils.
Hybrid mattresses tend to come with a higher price tag than memory foam mattresses or other types due to the additional materials needed to put together all those appealing layers.
“High-end hybrids cost over $1,500 while quality budget options run $800 to $1,200,” Green says. Most of the mattresses we reviewed fell into this price range, with some going as high as three or four thousand. Any new mattress is an investment, but you should absolutely save up between $1,000 and $2,000 before shopping for a top-quality hybrid mattress.
Is a hybrid mattress the best mattress type?
“Hybrid mattresses are great for couples who have different sleeping positions or firmness preferences,” says Ryan. “They [are also] good for hot sleepers, since there is usually less heat build-up in the materials.”
Remember to always “take into account your body weight and your sleeping position to make sure you receive proper support,” as Ryan points out.
Hybrid mattresses may be the best choice for you if your priorities include cooling comfort (perfect for hot sleepers), medium-firm support, or motion isolation. Look for hybrid mattresses with one or more layers of memory foam if you want a decent level of body contouring as well.
A hybrid mattress that has pocketed coils at its core will provide the best motion isolation, making that the best hybrid mattress option for couples.
How to shop for hybrid mattresses
“Figure out your budget as good mattress prices typically range from $1,500 to $2,000 for most queen-size options,” says Chapman. “It’s also important to evaluate your preferred firmness level on a scale from one to 10. Medium-firm mattresses are usually suitable for the majority of sleepers, but choose this based on your sleep position.”
While it’s not a perfect system, most bedding retailers rate their firmness with a relative scale between one and 10. This scale can help you understand the firmness level you’re looking for, especially when shopping for hybrid mattresses online:
- One to four: Soft. If you’re a side sleeper looking for maximum comfort — or just love to sink deep into a cloud-like mattress — this is your ideal firmness range.
- Five to six: Medium or medium firm. Your average hotel mattress typically fits this description. This middle ground is typically ideal for back sleepers.
- Seven to 10: Firm. If you crave ample support or maximum durability from your mattress, aim for these higher numbers.
“Consider other factors like your weight and whether you share the bed with a partner,” adds Chapman. “Heavier sleepers and couples should prioritize mattresses with good edge support, while hot sleepers should look for mattresses with temperature-regulating technology.”
How we chose these mattresses
In order to separate the best hybrid mattresses from the rest, we considered a number of important factors while making comparisons. For a closer look at how we review mattresses, here is what we prioritized:
- Customer reviews: We combed through verified customer reviews — in other words, real buyers — to ensure they were consistently pleased with these brands and models.
- Expert recommendations: We spoke with several sleep experts to gain a better understanding of what really makes a good night’s sleep.
- Star rating: All of these products have a four-star rating or higher.
- Your needs: We picked mattresses for a variety of budgets and needs, such as affordability, durability and more.
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Sen. Thom Tillis says “the scope” of Helene damage in North Carolina “is more like Katrina”
As recovery missions and repairs continue in North Carolina more than a week after Hurricane Helene carved a path of devastation through the western part of the state, the state’s Republican Sen. Thom Tillis called for more resources to bolster the relief effort and likened the damage to Hurricane Katrina’s mark on Louisiana in 2005.
“This is unlike anything that we’ve seen in this state,” Tillis told CBS News’ Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sunday morning. “We need increased attention. We need to continue to increase the surge of federal resources.”
Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeast U.S. after making landfall in Florida on Sept. 26 as a powerful Category 4 storm. Helene brought heavy rain and catastrophic flooding to communities across multiple states, including Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, with North Carolina bearing the brunt of the destruction. Officials previously said hundreds of roads in western North Carolina were washed out and inaccessible after the storm, hampering rescue operations, and several highways were blocked by mudslides.
Tillis said Sunday that most roads in the region likely remained closed due to flooding and debris. Water, electricity and other essential services still have not been fully restored.
“The scope of this storm is more like Katrina,” he said. “It may look like a flood to the outside observer, but again, this is a landmass roughly the size of the state of Massachusetts, with damage distributed throughout. We have to get maximum resources on the ground immediately to finish rescue operations.”
Hurricane Katrina left more than 1,000 people dead after it slammed into Louisiana’s Gulf Coast in August 2005, flooding neighborhoods and destroying infrastructure in and around New Orleans as well as in parts of the surrounding region. It was the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. in the last 50 years, and the costliest storm on record.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene is at least 229, CBS News has confirmed, with at least 116 of those deaths reported in North Carolina alone. Officials have said they expect the death toll to continue to rise as recovery efforts were ongoing, and a spokesperson for the police department in Asheville told CBS News Friday their officers were “actively working 75 cases of missing persons.”
On Saturday, the U.S. Department of Transportation released $100 million in emergency funds for North Carolina to rebuild the roads and bridges damaged by the hurricane.
“We are providing this initial round of funding so there’s no delay getting roads repaired and reopened, and re-establishing critical routes,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “The Biden-Harris administration will be with North Carolina every step of the way, and today’s emergency funding to help get transportation networks back up and running safely will be followed by additional federal resources.”
President Biden previously announced that the federal government would cover “100%” of costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures in North Carolina for six months.
With North Carolina leaders working with a number of relief agencies to deal with the aftermath of the storm, Tillis urged federal officials to ramp up the resources being funneled into the state’s hardest-hit areas. The senator also addressed a surge in conspiracy theories and misinformation about the Biden Administration’s disaster response, which have been fueled by Republican political figures like former President Donald Trump.
Trump falsely claimed that Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent in the November presidential election, were diverting funds from Federal Emergency Management Agency that would support the relief effort in North Carolina toward initiatives for immigrants. He also said baselessly that the administration and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, were withholding funds because many communities that were hit hardest are predominantly Republican. Elon Musk has shared false claims about FEMA, too.
“Many of these observations are not even from people on the ground,” Tillis said of those claims. “I believe that we have to stay focused on rescue operations, recovery operations, clearing operations, and we don’t need any of these distractions on the ground. It’s at the expense of the hard-working first responders and people that are just trying to recover their lives.”
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The following is a transcript of an interview with Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Oct. 6, 2024.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Catherine Russell is the executive director of UNICEF, the UN agency that helps disadvantaged children around the world. Good morning to you. I know you’re deeply concerned, you’ve said, by what is happening right now in Lebanon, 1000s of children on the streets or in shelters because they’ve had to flee without supplies. What does the speed of this escalation do to your ability to help these kids?
CATHERINE RUSSELL: Well, I think the speed and intensity is shocking, honestly, and it does make it challenging for us. However, we have been in Lebanon. We’re on the ground there. We are doing a lot of work, moving in tons of supplies, medical supplies and other supplies. But I think the challenge is that the population, about a million people, have been displaced, and so that kind of movement makes it very challenging to try to provide the services that people need. But I think, you know, we’re there. We’re doing it. Obviously we need more resources. It’s always a challenge. But I think I feel confident at this point that we can, we can meet the needs, but it takes, it’s taking a tremendous amount of effort on our part to do it.
MARGARET BRENNAN: The UN Refugee chief, one of your colleagues, said today that the strikes on Lebanon had violated international humanitarian law. Is that affecting your workers?
CATHERINE RUSSELL: You know, it’s, I would say, for humanitarian workers, the last year has been so challenging. I mean, we have lost a record number of humanitarian workers around the world. There are so many conflicts going on in so many places where they’re so vulnerable. And of course, you know, as the head of this, my operation, I worry constantly about our teams there and our staff there. And I think UNHCR, who you’re referring to, they did lose two staff people in Lebanon. And that’s a crushing thing to happen, because these people are so amazing, and they risk their lives every day to try to help children and desperate people. And to see that happen is really crushing.
MARGARET BRENNAN: UNRWA told CBS that they are heading down the track, to quote, a man made disaster again in Gaza. I was told the food deliveries have been continuously declining since May. There are law and order challenges, that’s part of the problem. 1 million people didn’t get food in August. That number now is 1.4 million. How bad is the malnutrition and the hygiene and the mental health of kids there?
CATHERINE RUSSELL: It’s all terrible. And I think if you look at Gaza really through the eyes of a child, it’s a hellscape for children. They’ve been moved multiple times. They know people, their family members, who’ve been killed, they’ve been injured. They don’t have enough food to eat, they don’t have enough water, they don’t have clean water. I think these children, you know, you mentioned it earlier, they’re so traumatized by what’s happening. And I think the notion that we can even, even if we can get more supplies in there, the trauma that these children are suffering is going to have lifetime and even post generational challenges for them, because it’s just so profound. And it’s been almost a year of this. They really-it’s hard to imagine what that’s like for a child. You know, you can’t really imagine anything comparable for them. And I think they have no security, they have no certainty in life. They’re just really suffering every single day.
MARGARET BRENNAN : But you were able to get polio shots into kids. How come you can’t get them food?
CATHERINE RUSSELL 3:16
Yeah, it’s such a good question. You know, we, I mean, first I would say it’s terrible that we had to go in and do polio vaccinations. Right. There hadn’t been polio in Gaza for years, decades, really. And of course, we started to see some cases of it. That’s because they’re living in such terrible conditions, the water is dirty and all the rest of it. So we were able, with other UN agencies, to go in and vaccinate children for polio- vaccinated well over half a million children. I mean, 500 million children. It was a, it was a real success story. And I think the important point about that is it shows that if the authorities there help us make it possible for us to do our work, we can do it. We can definitely do it, but we need more support so that there’s security. As you say, there is not security right now. it’s very dangerous to move things around. The roads are a mess. We get stuck at checkpoints. I mean, it’s just one logistical problem after another. And I think the polio lesson is we can do it, and they can help us do it if they choose to.
MARGARET BRENNAN: If there’s coordinated international pressure to allow for it. Moving away from the Middle East and to Africa. I know Sudan is an issue you have been trying to put on the world’s radar for some time. Nearly 4 million children under five are acutely malnourished, and there’s a cholera outbreak. Can you break through there, another war zone?
CATHERINE RUSSELL: Sudan is, is the most alarming place for me at the moment because of the scale of it. Right? It is the largest displacement crisis in the world and the largest hunger problem in the world. We have already declared that there is famine in part of Sudan. Right? Children are grossly malnourished, and children are on the verge of famine in many places where it hasn’t already been declared. There’s also incredible violence. Children are moving constantly. They’re very vulnerable. I was there, you know, several months ago, and the stories I heard were heartbreaking, of what children had seen and experienced. Of this 19 million children who live in Sudan, 17 million have been out of school for over a year.
MARGARET BRENNAN: 17 out of 19 million children are out of school?
CATHERINE RUSSELL: Are out of school, yes, for over a year, right? What kind of life is this? They can’t get medical supplies. It’s really challenging for them. But I will say this, I met with some children in a camp that UNICEF supports, and the amazing thing was, they could still talk to me about the future,their hope for the future. Which I, you know, I’m always struck by this, that children are children everywhere, and even in the most desperate places they can have hope. But the international community has got to do better, and in Sudan, everyone has got to put pressure on the parties to stop the fighting and to stop making lives so miserable for children.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Catherine Russell, thank you.
CATHERINE RUSSELL: Thanks.
MARGARET BRENNAN: We’ll be back in a moment.
