Bonnell Spring vs. Hybrid

Bonnell Spring

Bonnell spring mattress systems are the most traditional type of innerspring mattress. The Bonnell coil has an hour glass shape (wider at the bottom and the top than the middle) and are interconnected with a mesh of metal to make the spring system.

In many traditional innerspring mattresses from the 20th century and still some entry level models today have used the Bonnell spring to create durable and supportive mattresses.

Though this system is good at providing even support, there are complaints of aggravated pressure points and discomfort with Bonnel spring systems.

Pros: Durable materials and traditional even feel.

Cons: Pressure point discomfort and motion transfer issues.

Hybrid

A hybrid mattress blends foam and pocket springs in one mattress. Usually this involves a more substantial foam layer than other mattresses that are marketed as innerspring.

A hybrid mattress offers a 'best of both worlds' type feel, where there is added support from the pocket coils and a comfortable, pressure point relieving surface.

Though there are latex and memory foam hybrids, the feel of them can be quite different because of the response of the latex vs the memory foam's slow response.

Pros: Best of both worlds with memory foam / latex and pocket coils provide ultimate comfort and support.

Cons: Beware of the foams being used as some hybrids still off-gas or sag because of lower quality materials.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bonnell Spring: 8.7/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Comfort:
Bonnell Spring: 8.7/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Softness:
Bonnell Spring: 8.4/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Cooling:
Bonnell Spring: 9.5/10
Hybrid: 9.2/10

Hypoallergenic:
Bonnell Spring: 9.4/10
Hybrid: 9/10

No Odor:
Bonnell Spring: 9.4/10
Hybrid: 9.1/10

General Support:
Bonnell Spring: 8.9/10
Hybrid: 9.8/10

Eco-Conscious:
Bonnell Spring: 8.7/10
Hybrid: 8.9/10

Price Value:
Bonnell Spring: 8.4/10
Hybrid: 8.4/10