Hybrid vs. Pocket Spring

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.

Pocket Spring

Pocket springs are individually wrapped coil systems that are stitched into mattresses below a comfort layer of foam or other material. Unlike traditional innerspring systems that are interconnected, pocket springs are entirely independent allowing for added contour and pressure point relief than older innerspring models.

The general rule on pocket coil systems is the more coils, the more responsive and motion controlled the mattress is, while still providing support. This directly translates to more comfort.

In most pocket spring beds, there is a layer of memory foam or latex foam above the pocket spring array so that the sleeper gets both the benefits of contouring foam and the comfort of the pocket springs.

Pros: Durable materials and superior comfort to traditional innerspring systems.

Cons: Sleepers should be equally as interested in the foam that is wrapped around the coil system - if that is low quality, the bed still may be uncomfortable.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10

Comfort:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10

Softness:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Pocket Spring: 9.4/10

Cooling:
Hybrid: 9.2/10
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10

Hypoallergenic:
Hybrid: 9/10
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10

No Odor:
Hybrid: 9.1/10
Pocket Spring: 9.8/10

General Support:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Pocket Spring: 9.6/10

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

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