the best hybrid mattress is sort of like cake. There are always going to be a few key ingredients—in the case of a mattress, that's springs and foam. Those two elements are layered up and combined with an almost endless assortment of other ingredients (latex, coils, foam layers of various densities, assorted fabrics). Hybrid mattresses are what we recommend for most people because when they're done right, they're soft but supportive and much more breathable than an all-foam bed. 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.