GoKawiilthe best hybrid mattress is sort of like cake. There's always going to be a couple of key ingredients—in the case of a mattress, that's springs and foam. Those two main elements are layered up and combined with an almost endless assortment of other ingredients (latex, coils, foam layers of various densities, assorted fabrics). The art is in the details of the recipe, and mattress brands carefully combine each ingredient in specific ratios to create a comfortable bed.
Hybrid mattresses are what we recommend for most people because when they're done right, they're soft yet supportive and much more breathable than an all-foam mattress. The only way to pick the best is to sleep on all of them, which is why I—and other WIRED reviewers—spend a week or more sleeping on each mattress, taking careful notes and then comparing them with teammates' experiences, if they have also tested that particular model. Very rarely does one mattress work for everybody, so this is especially crucial to find options tailored to your height, weight, sleeping position, and overall mattress wish list (for example, a cooling cover may be nonnegotiable for you).
We have tested all sorts of mattresses, from those focused on side sleepers, helping with back pain, organic options, and even what we deem the best mattresses overall.
Updated April 2026: I've added the Tiami Luxury Hybrid and Saatva HD mattresses to our product lineup for this article. I've also ensured prices were up to date throughout.