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Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress Mattress Review
A natural, hybrid model at a budget-friendly price-point.
Ranked #6 on our Best Organic Mattress list
A quality latex hybrid that much more affordable than other beds of its type. This mattress sleeps cool, is easy to move around on, and has a medium firm feel ideal for back and stomach sleepers.
- Extensive features engineered for cooling
- Notable pressure relief, especially for side sleepers
- Includes an adjustable base
- Premium price-point may be prohibitive for some
- Insufficient support for some stomach sleepers over 230 pounds
Awara is part of the Resident Home family of brands, founded in 2017. The Awara line specializes in competitively priced sleep products using natural materials, including bedding, bed frames, and mattresses. The Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress is the brand’s most budget-friendly offering. This medium firm (6) latex hybrid model measures 10 inches thick.
The brand’s other mattress model, the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid, is an upgraded version of the design. With a thicker comfort system, the Premier Luxury Hybrid has a medium firm (6) feel and measures 12 inches thick. This design variation adds pressure relief that’s likely to appeal to side sleepers and individuals under 130 pounds, but it also increases the cost.
We’ll share the results of our in-house quantitative and qualitative assessments, explaining how the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress performed in our tests and which team members found it comfortable. In addition, we’ll detail how its construction impacted the performance and explain pricing and policy information.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Awara Classic Hybrid Right for You?
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Awara Classic Hybrid Scored
Motion Isolation5.5/10
Because of its responsive design, some vibrations spread across the surface of the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress. This is quite common for firmer latex hybrids. While the Dunlop latex comfort layer and pocketed coil core limit motion transfer to an extent, sleepers may still feel some movement when their partner changes positions or gets up during the night.
Our testers noticed some motion when a teammate moved around on the other side of the bed and when we dropped a kettlebell. Our vibration sensor also picked up waves of movement throughout our tests.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: There’s quite a bit of motion transfer when you move on the Awara due to the responsive latex comfort layer. You and your partner may experience sleep disruptions after position changes or middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom.
Pressure Relief6.5/10
Firmer latex hybrid models do not typically offer significant pressure relief, and the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress follows suit. While the quilted cover and Dunlop latex comfort layer cradle the body slightly, pressure may still accumulate around heavier or wider body parts, like the hips and shoulders.
We used a pressure mapping pad to visualize the pressure buildup our testers experienced. It showed that the mattress redistributed weight, but much of the pressure was still concentrated around key areas. Some team members, especially side sleepers under 130 pounds, also reported experiencing pressure-related discomfort.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: How well the Awara relieves your pressure points largely depends on your body type. People who weigh 130 pounds or more and sleep on their back or stomach should find the mattress comfortable, but lighter people — especially side sleepers — may need more cushioning to reduce their pressure buildup.
Temperature Control8.0/10
The Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress excels in temperature regulation. Latex mattresses are often among the best cooling mattresses due to the material’s natural breathability. Hybrid mattresses also tend to earn high marks because of airflow through their coil cores. So it comes as no surprise that the Awara Classic Hybrid significantly limits heat retention. Its use of temperature-regulating wool adds to this effect.
Our temperature readings showed that warmth dissipated quite quickly when the sleeper moved. Team members who tend to run hot also said they didn’t overheat during the analysis.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: Like a lot of latex hybrids we’ve tested, the Awara sleeps quite cool. The latex is ventilated to push air close to the surface, the cover is breathable, and the firmer feel ensures you won’t sink into the mattress too deeply and feel heat buildup while you sleep.
Edge Support8.0/10
Thanks to its firmer feel and reinforced edge, the perimeter of the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress is highly supportive. Since the edge does not compress a lot, the bed may feel bigger to couples, and sleepers may have an easier time getting into and out of it.
All of our testers reported feeling secure enough to sit or sleep right up to the edge of the bed without any concern that they might slide off.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: Even for a latex hybrid, the Awara offers strong edge support. Reinforced coils prevent the perimeter from sinking too much when you get in and out of bed, and none of us felt unstable lying along the edges of this mattress.
Ease of Movement8.0/10
Buoyant natural latex, a responsive coil core, and a firmer feel work together to make the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress easy to move on. Most sleepers don’t sink in very deeply, and the surface doesn’t hold the sleeper’s shape long. This combination can help you change positions and prevent the sensation of being stuck in the bed.
Across weight groups and sleep positions, our testers moved unobstructedly across the sleep surface.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: The bouncy latex is really helpful when you move across this mattress. I never felt trapped or stuck as I got situated and tried out different sleep positions.
Durability8.0/10
The Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress uses very durable materials and should last at least nine to 10 years, which is well beyond average. Latex is one of the most durable mattress materials and this hybrid uses Dunlop latex, which is generally longer-lasting than Talalay latex. Also, since it uses thick gauge coils, the support core should hold up equally well.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Awara Classic Hybrid, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs
Side sleeper · 140 lbs
With the Awara, you get a lot of bounce when you hit the surface, but the latex also feels plush as your body settles into the mattress. As someone who generally dislikes the close hug of memory foam, this latex hybrid is a solid alternative.
Jeremy Klein
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 160 lbs
Side sleeper · 160 lbs
The Awara is on the firmer side. As a side sleeper, I noticed some cushioning for my shoulders and hips, but the mattress didn’t completely alleviate pressure buildup in these areas.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs
Back sleeper · 215 lbs
I’ve been “team latex” for awhile, and the Awara is a nice showcase for this comfort layer material. The coils also make this mattress feel remarkably sturdy, especially along the edges. A big thumbs-up from me.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress is a medium firm (6) model with limited pressure relief, but some side sleepers who enjoy stable support may find it comfortable. A quilted cover subtly cushions the surface. The 2-inch Dunlop latex comfort layer does not provide deep cradling, but it redistributes weight to an extent, easing pressure from a side sleeper’s hips and shoulders. The pocketed coil core also allows heavier body parts to sink in a bit more deeply.
When laying on their sides on the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress, our testers under 130 pounds reported uncomfortable pressure accumulation around their hips and shoulders. Some over 130 pounds also noted some pressure buildup around these critical regions, though they didn’t feel it would significantly impact their sleep.
Back Sleepers
The best mattresses for back sleepers typically offer ample support with just enough give to cradle the lower back, so the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress is a good match for many who favor this position. Its quilted cover and 2-inch Dunlop latex comfort layer contour enough to mold to a back sleeper’s lumbar region, while the medium firm (6) feel prevents excessive sinkage that could otherwise pull their spine out of alignment.
Our team members over 130 pounds felt comfortable and well supported when lying on their backs. However, those under 130 pounds thought a slightly softer surface would be closer to ideal for their body types.
Stomach Sleepers
Since most stomach sleepers prefer a sturdy feel without much hug, the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress is a great match. The quilted cover and 2-inch Dunlop latex comfort layer prevent the surface from seeming hard, but they also don’t let a stomach sleeper’s midsection sink in too far..
In our tests, those over 130 pounds reported a good balance between cushioning and support. Those under 130 also got the support they needed, though they would have preferred some additional cushioning.
Construction
Inside the Awara Classic Hybrid
Cover
Quilted with wool and bamboo-derived rayon
2″ Comfort Layer
Medium-firm natural latex
8″ Support Core
Individually wrapped support coils
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Buying It
Warranty, Shipping, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Shipping and Returns
Availability
The Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress is available through the official Awara website. Some Resident Home products are also sold through select retail partners, including Amazon. However, different policies may apply to purchases from outside of the official site.
Shipping
When ordered directly from Awara, the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress ships free in the contiguous U.S. A nonrefundable shipping fee applies to orders to Alaska and Hawaii. Most mattresses ship within one to two business days via FedEx.
The mattress arrives rolled, wrapped in plastic, and encased in a box. From there, the customer can move it into their home, slide it out of the box, and carefully remove the wrapping.
Additional Services
White Glove delivery and old mattress removal are not currently available through Awara.
Sleep Trial
When purchased directly from the company, the Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress comes with a 365-night sleep trial. After a 30-night break-in period, customers are eligible to initiate a return for a full refund of the purchase price if the mattress isn’t right for them. Awara will help arrange to remove the unwanted mattress.
Warranty
The Awara Classic Hybrid Mattress comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Awara offers to repair or replace the mattress should the original owner located in the U.S. encounter an eligible defect. Covered defects include deterioration that leads to a visible indentation over 1.5 inches deep, manufacturing defects in the cover, and physical flaws that cause the foam to split, crack, or degrade. The warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, misuse, and neglect.
For the first 10 years of ownership, Awara offers to replace the mattress at no charge if an eligible defect arises. After that, Awara will repair eligible defects, while the customer covers a shipping charge of $50 each way. However, Awara may waive the shipping charge if it confirms the defect.
Jeremy is a sleep product tester with a passion for methodology and data collection. He’s spent the last six years at Sleep Foundation testing nearly every mattress, pillow, and sheet on the market, and has gained a holistic understanding of how to get the most accurate and universal results possible. When he’s not working, Jeremy likes to make music, play tennis, and watch old movies.