Best Hybrid Mattress of 2026: These Beds Surpassed Our Sleep Team’s Rigorous Tests

We love the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid for many reasons, one of which is that it accommodates all sleeping positions and body types. It's not overly flashy but features quality materials and an objectively comfortable profile that everyone on our team likes.

Why we chose this bed: Brooklyn Bedding manufactures its beds at the 3Z factory in Arizona. Our CNET sleep experts toured behind the scenes, so we can attest to the brand's use of high-quality materials and strict standards. Their beds ship factory-direct to you, allowing them to offer the mattresses at a more affordable price. For instance, a queen-size retails for $1,332 but is often on sale for under $1,000.

This bed's overall feel is soft and responsive. It's not slow-sinking like dense memory foam or super bouncy like traditional innerspring mattresses -- instead, it's a nice and accommodating middle ground. It features 8-inch steel coils for enhanced durability and longevity, topped with comfort foam and a breathable quilted cover for a little extra plushness.

Who should get this bed: The Signature Hybrid has three firmness options, which means it will work for you regardless of your sleeping position. Our team found the "firm" model around medium-firm, ideal for back and stomach sleepers. The medium model, rated 4.3 out of 10 by our Mattress Smasher 9000, is best for combination sleepers, while the "soft" model feels more like medium-soft to us, making it best suited for side sleepers.

Who shouldn't: This isn't the bed for you if you're looking for dense memory foam. If you're a super hot sleeper, consider adding the cooling cloud pillowtop for extra cooling and cushioning or check out the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress on this list instead.

The Layla Hybrid is a CNET Editors' Choice selection because it's a premium double-sided mattress, providing two firmness options in one bed.

Why we chose this bed: It's one of a few mattresses on the market designed to be flippable -- but keep in mind that both sides lean to the softer side of the firmness scale. We found the Layla Hybrid to have an airy memory foam feel, making it fluffier and quicker to respond to than super-dense memory foam beds like Tempur-Pedic, but still providing that slow-sinking, body-conforming feel that you'll love if you like memory foam.

The Layla Hybrid has a breathable cover and copper-infused foam to help you sleep cooler by drawing your body heat away. I don't find it to be actively cooling, but more temperature-neutral instead. Sandwiched in the middle are individually wrapped coils for enhanced support, increasing its airflow and motion isolation capabilities. This also makes it supportive enough for heavier body types.

Who should get it: Our Mattress Smasher rated the "soft" side 3.1 out of 10 and the "firm" side at 5.3. The softer side is ideal for strict side sleepers looking for a ton of pressure relief around the shoulders and hips. At a medium, the firmer side is better for side and combination sleepers who switch positions throughout the night. If you're a side or combination sleeper seeking a flippable hybrid bed with a light and airy memory foam feel, this is the one for you.

Who shouldn't: If you're a heavier individual who primarily sleeps on your back or stomach, you may want to look for a firmer mattress. At a medium firmness level, the "firm" side may still not provide enough support for your back. You don't want your spine or midsection sagging uncomfortably as you sleep.

True to its name, Plank offers some of the firmest beds our team has ever tested. If you love a firm, supportive sleep surface, look no further than the Plank Firm Luxe. This mattress is dual-sided, and both sides are a firm bed lover's dream.

Why we chose this bed: This flippable bed has two firmness levels, both of which land on the firmer side. One side is medium-firm, confirmed by our Mattress Smasher at 7.1 out of 10. The flip side is a true firm at 9.5 out of 10 -- it's about as firm as a bed can get. Despite being so firm, I found that this bed offers a surprising level of comfort.

Who should get this bed: It's ideal for back and stomach sleepers who want the most spinal support possible. The American Chiropractic Association even endorses it for reducing spinal stress and helping to alleviate back pain.

Both sides of Plank Firm Luxe have a flat, neutral foam feel. It's very responsive -- I don't sink into the layers at all, instead lying on top of the surface. Switching positions is easy, but keep in mind that we don't recommend side sleeping on the firmer side of this mattress. Because of its solid profile, there won't be enough pressure relief for your shoulders and hips, which can cause pain and numbness.

The Plank Firm Luxe is 13 inches tall, crafted with high-density foams and a 6-inch support layer of individually wrapped coils. This hybrid design makes it suitable for heavier individuals and couples seeking a firm mattress that won't sag.

Who shouldn't: My partner and I slept on Plank Firm for several months. Though I loved it as a stomach sleeper, it was much too firm for my poor partner as a side sleeper. If you spend time on your side at night, this bed will be too firm. You’ll want to seek a softer, more pressure-relieving mattress instead.

Many brands claim their beds are cooling, but not many pass our tests when it comes to being truly cooling. The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is one of the few that checks all our boxes for an actively cooling mattress. It has a sleek GlacioTex cover that's noticeably cool to the touch -- I can feel my body heat being wicked away as soon as I lie down on this comfortable hybrid bed.

Why we chose this bed: The Aurora Luxe is cool for multiple reasons. In addition to the cooling cover, it has a breathable hybrid design with individually wrapped coils and a 1.5-inch comfort layer of responsive Copperflex foam with cooling fibers. Overall, it has a soft, neutral foam feel that can accommodate the preferences of most sleepers. It's more responsive, meaning you won't sink into it like memory foam, but it's not overly bouncy. It's right in the middle.

The perimeter has extra coil reinforcement, so I don't feel like I will fall off even when lying right on the edge of this mattress. That's great news if you share the mattress with a bed hog who constantly pushes you to the sides.

Who should get it: If you're a hot sleeper looking for real cooling relief at night, the Aurora Luxe is the way to go. It has three firmness options, which means there's a suitable choice for everyone, whether you're a back, stomach, side or combination sleeper. The medium model is a nice middle ground for all sleepers, especially combination, confirmed by our objective smasher score of 4.9 out of 10.

Who shouldn't: If you don't sleep hot, you probably don't need to pay for this level of cooling. Instead, you can save some moolah and stick with the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, which retails for $1,332, while the Aurora Luxe retails for $1,865.

Not only is the Nectar Premier Hybrid one of the best hybrid beds for memory foam lovers, but the brand has surprisingly frequent deals. We have seen sales when the beds are 50% off, bringing the starting price to $799.

Why we chose this bed: This mattress's firmness level is around a medium to a medium-soft, creating an overall neutral yet responsive memory foam feel. This firmness makes it suitable for most sleeping positions.

Our team's testing found that while it does have a dense, slow-sinking sensation of typical memory foam, it's a tad bit more responsive compared to the older Nectar models. The coils on the bottom make it a little more bouncy, making it easier for combination sleepers to switch positions.

This bed stands 13 inches tall, 8 inches of which are a strong support system of individually wrapped coils, making it durable for couples. It's topped with a soft fabric cover with cooling fibers. It feels luxurious and breathable, though not what we would consider actively cooling.

Who should get it: The Nectar Premier Hybrid can work for side, stomach, back or combination sleepers seeking a comfortable bed with a responsive memory foam feel. Given its medium to medium-soft firmness level, it's also great for couples. It's accommodating, supportive and an all-around great bed for people who enjoy the feel of memory foam.

Who shouldn't: If you're a heavier individual who sleeps on your back or stomach, this bed might be too soft for your liking. You'll want to look elsewhere if you're seeking a firmer, supportive mattress.

Most memory foam mattresses sleep on the warmer side because traditional memory foam is dense and retains body heat as you sink into the layers. The Amerisleep AS6 Black Series is different -- despite having an overall memory foam feel, its unique construction makes the bed feel cooler.

Why we chose this bed: With what Amerisleep calls its CryoCool Cover, TitanAir layer of titanium-infused memory foam and ArcticWave cooling bands, this bed is noticeably cool to the touch. Amerisleep also uses a proprietary plant-based memory foam called Bio-Pur, which has an open-cell design that makes it slightly airier and more breathable than traditional memory foam.

We were like giddy kids in a candy store when unboxing the Amerisleep AS6 Black Series for the first time. Just by its sleek black cover, you can tell that this mattress is luxurious -- it looks and feels cool. I was impressed by the motion isolation capabilities of this bed; if you're a light sleeper, you shouldn't feel your restless partner moving around too much at night.

Who should get it: If you're a hot sleeper with the budget for a high-end mattress, consider the Amerisleep AS6 Black Series. It comes in three firmness options: plush soft, luxury firm and firm. We tested the luxury firm model and found it to be a middle-of-the-road medium firmness, confirmed by our Mattress Smasher's score of 4.5 out of 10. This makes it suitable for all sleeper types. The soft option will be ideal for side sleepers who need extra pressure relief, and the firm model is better for back and stomach sleepers who need more spinal support.

Who shouldn't: The Amerisleep AS6 Black is not cheap. A queen-size retails for $3,649 but is often on sale for $1,000 off, bringing the price down to a more reasonable $2,649. Still, you'll probably want to skip this bed if you're on a budget.

Allswell is Walmart's popular bed-in-a-box brand, and our team finds the retail giant's line to be some of the best cheap mattresses you can buy online.

Why we chose this bed: The Allswell 10-inch Hybrid is a simple mattress with no bells or whistles, but it is shockingly comfortable and accommodating, given its low price tag. At $294 for a queen, it's one of our favorite affordable beds we've ever tested.

It has a layer of individually wrapped coils and enhanced edge support around the perimeter, which provides a sturdy sleep surface with very little rolling-off sensation when lying on the edge. Though it has gel-infused memory foam, the bed overall has a soft, neutral foam feel that most people will like.

Who should get this bed: Its medium-to-medium-firm profile makes it particularly suitable for back, stomach and combination sleepers. Our Mattress Smasher gave this bed an objective firmness score of 6.3 out of 10, in line with our team's subjective analysis. The Allswell 10-inch Hybrid is a fantastic option for shoppers on a budget seeking a basic but quality hybrid mattress.

Who shouldn't: If you sleep on your side all night, you may wake up with a tingly or numb sensation in your arm or shoulder on this bed -- especially if you're a lighter individual weighing less than 150 pounds. Strict side sleepers should seek something softer and more cushioning for the joints.

Specifically designed to help alleviate chronic back and joint pain while you sleep, the Saatva Rx is an excellent choice for those with sciatica, scoliosis and other health conditions. It's also one of the few mattresses with a softer profile designed to support the spine, which means side sleepers with back pain can also get some relief.

Why we chose this bed: Saatva's Rx mattress features a ton of unique patented technology, including "Wave-Tech" foam and a five-zone support design intended to alleviate pressure points in the hips, shoulders and lumbar region. I could immediately feel this zoned design when lying on the bed for the first time. It feels slightly softer in the middle, providing a ton of pressure relief and support simultaneously.

Sandwiched between the layer of 8-inch steel coils and body-contouring foams is a layer of 1-inch micro-coils, which provides enhanced back support and durability. It's topped with a naturally hypoallergenic organic cotton cover.

Who should get this bed: We found it to be a tad on the softer side of medium, or around 4 to 5 out of 10. This means it'll be most comfortable for side and combination sleepers. Given that it's not on the firmer side, strict back and stomach sleepers (especially heavier individuals) may find this bed a little too soft.

Who shouldn't: I felt slightly warm while sleeping on this bed, given the organic cotton cover's lack of cooling elements or technology and that you sink in a little to its layers, given the softer profile. That said, if you're an especially hot sleeper, this probably isn't the bed for you. Check out our list of the best cooling mattresses instead.