Our fave features: When it comes to bedroom activities, it helps to be a little flexible; the same goes for your mattress. So when we learned about the Nolah Evolution’s “hole-punched” perforated foam that offers lumber and shoulder cushion, we knew it’d be perfect for all sorts of different nighttime (and morning) positions. It offers the support and pressure relief often associated with memory foam but with a touch more bounce.
Just so you know: This bed isn’t very responsive; testers say they felt like they sunk into the mattress.
Material: Hybrid | Firmness: Multiple options: plush, luxury firm, firm (our testers spent the most time on luxury firm, a 7 out of 10) | Trial period: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Shipping: Free
Pros
- Supportive yet soft
- Easy to move around on
- Tencel cover is naturally cooling
- Responsive while still isolating motion well
Cons
- Doesn’t have great edge support at the corners
- Some initial off-gassing (but it should go away within a day)
Why we picked it: Dr. Purdy recommends hybrid mattresses like the WinkBed because they offer both comfort and support.
Our fave features: You can choose between three firmness options (softer, luxury firm, and firmer) to suit your preferences and body type. Our tester spent the most time on the luxury firm mattress and said it felt “supportive but also very soft.”
Just so you know: We did notice some sinkage around the perimeter of the mattress. So if strong edge support is a deal-breaker for you, you might want to consider the Nolah Evolution or the Helix Luxe Dusk.
Material: Hybrid | Firmness: Multiple available: softer, luxury firm, firmer, plus (testers spent the most time on the luxury firm, a 7 out of 10) | Trial period: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Shipping: Free
Pros
- Great value (and often on sale)
- Strong support while sitting or lying on the edges and corners
- Solid motion isolation means you likely won’t feel your partner getting out of bed
Cons
- Some initial off-gassing
- Not as cooling as other mattresses we tested
Why we picked it: If you get turned on by a good deal, look no further than the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. Considering the bed’s details, like individually encased coils, a soft quilted cover, and the ability to choose your firmness, our testers say it’s a steal.
Our fave features: In addition to its budget-friendly price and luxe feel, we were impressed with the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid’s edge support.
Just so you know: While the Signature Hybrid’s cooling results showed good temperature regulating ability, we recommend adding the cooling pillow top (an extra $200, but money well spent) to save yourself from sweaty sheets.
Material: Hybrid | Firmness: Multiple options: soft, medium, firm (our testers spent the most time on the medium, a 6.5 out of 10) | Trial period: 120 nights | Warranty: 10 years | Shipping: Free
Best Mattress for Pressure Relief and Sex: Bear Elite Hybrid
Pros
- Good at isolating movement
- Zoned cushioning offers good lumbar support
- Offers great pressure relief, according to testing
Cons
- Not as responsive as other hybrid mattresses
- On the expensive side
- Shorter trial period than others
Why we picked it: The Bear Elite Hybrid is one of our favorite mattresses for back pain, thanks in large part to its targeted support. “The mattress felt buoyant yet pressure-relieving,” one tester says.
Our fave features: Heating things up in the bedroom is one thing—waking up hot and uncomfortable is another. But with the Bear Elite Hybrid’s copper-infused memory foam and temperature-regulating cover, you won’t get too overheated even while getting hot and heavy. Plus, the individually wrapped coils add extra breathability and support.
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