Hybrid vs. Open Coil

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.

Open Coil

Open coil mattresses are also called traditional innerspring mattresses. They have interconnected coils in a metal mesh that provide even support across the mattress surface.

Many open coil systems use hour glass shaped springs in their interconnected systems so that the evenness is distributed from the top to bottom.

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

Pros: Durable materials and traditional even feel.

Cons: Pressure point discomfort and motion transfer issues.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Open Coil: 8.7/10

Comfort:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Open Coil: 8.7/10

Softness:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Open Coil: 8.4/10

Cooling:
Hybrid: 9.2/10
Open Coil: 9.5/10

Hypoallergenic:
Hybrid: 9/10
Open Coil: 9.4/10

No Odor:
Hybrid: 9.1/10
Open Coil: 9.4/10

General Support:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Open Coil: 8.9/10

Eco-Conscious:
Hybrid: 8.9/10
Open Coil: 8.7/10

Price Value:
Hybrid: 8.4/10
Open Coil: 8.4/10