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Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress Review: Expert Tested
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A hybrid mattress that’s ideal for side and back sleepers up to 230 pounds. Performing well in most testing categories, this is a well-rounded and budget-friendly model.
- Available in two firmness levels
- Blend of cushioning memory foam and coil-based stability
- Free White Glove delivery
- Sleepers over 230 pounds may find that this mattress is not firm enough
- Reduced edge support from compression of the memory foam layers
Founded in the 1870s, Simmons is one of the oldest continuously operated mattress companies in the United States. Simmons Beautyrest mattresses are the brand’s flagship product line, and include a number of hybrid models across different Beautyrest collections.
This mattress review will focus specifically on the Beautyrest Hybrid, a 12-inch mattress available in two firmness levels that is currently the most affordable option in the Beautyrest mattress line. It features layers of memory foam and polyfoam over a base of thick pocketed coils with perimeter reinforcement. Every Beautyrest Hybrid comes with free White Glove delivery and installation.
We’ll cover all you need to know about this mattress, including its construction and pricing as well as its performance ratings during our in-house testing.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Beautyrest Hybrid Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Beautyrest Hybrid lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Beautyrest Hybrid Scored
Motion Isolation8.0/10
Our testing team gave strong ratings for motion isolation to the medium version of the Beautyrest Hybrid, and a slightly lower ratings for the medium firm model.
The springs in the base of the mattress generate bounce, some of which is absorbed by the memory foam at the top of the bed. The more you sink into the memory foam, the less likely you are to notice movement on the other side of the mattress.
For most couples, the Beautyrest Hybrid offers sufficient motion isolation, but people who are easily awakened may experience some sleep disruptions on the medium firm design
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: On the firmer model, you can definitely notice some vibration from a bed partner’s movement, but there’s very little motion transfer on the plush model.
Pressure Relief8.5/10
During our testing, the Select Hybrid earned solid marks for pressure relief. Many sleepers felt that the highest degree of pressure relief came from the medium model because it contours more closely to the body.
That deep hug tends to be more meaningful for side sleepers and people who have sharp pressure points near their joints. Back and stomach sleepers often get better support from a firmer surface with less contouring, so they may feel less pressure on the medium firm Beautyrest Hybrid.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: On both versions of the Beautyrest Hybrid, the memory foam layers cradle the heaviest parts of the body to reduce pressure buildup.
Temperature Control7.5/10
We found that there was more heat buildup on the medium Beautyrest Hybrid compared to the medium firm model. When you sink deeply into memory foam, it can trap heat around your skin, especially as the foam itself starts to warm up. That drives increased heat retention on the plush model.
While the medium firm design may absorb and trap some heat, this buildup is unlikely to affect most sleepers. However, hot sleepers may be wary about feeling too warm on the Beautyrest Hybrid or any other mattress with thick layers of memory foam.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: The Beautyrest Hybrid has some design elements that are meant to reduce heat buildup, and they definitely cut down on overheating — especially on the firmer model.
Edge Support6.5/10
While the edges of the Beautyrest Hybrid weren’t unstable per se, they lacked the robust feel that you find around the perimeter of many hybrid mattresses.
When sitting or sleeping near the edge, you can feel the memory foam layers compress under your body. There’s some pushback from the springs, but the perimeter still feels noticeably weaker than the center of the mattress.
The lack of edge support is most pronounced on the medium model. However, unless you depend on a very firm perimeter, this issue is unlikely to dramatically affect your satisfaction with the Beautyrest Hybrid.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: I felt that the edge support was a bit subpar for a hybrid mattress. You can feel quite a bit more compression and sinkage when you apply weight to the edge of the mattress.
Ease of Movement6.5/10
The memory foam in the top layers of the Beautyrest Hybrid contours to the body, which can make it more difficult to adjust your position on the mattress. There is deeper contouring on the medium model, so it received a lower rating in this category.
Ease of movement matters most to combination sleepers and others who like to frequently adjust their sleep posture. For these sleepers, the medium firm model is better at facilitating movement.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: As a combination sleeper, I would have liked for it to be easier to move around on this mattress. But the ease of movement was sufficient, especially on the firmer model.
Durability7.0/10
As a hybrid mattress that combines layers of memory foam and coil support, the Beautyrest Hybrid offers decent longevity. Though memory foam doesn’t necessarily lend itself to durability, the mattress also includes a polyfoam layer, which is a more durable material. Combined with the fact that it’s a somewhat firm mattress, you can expect around the standard seven-year lifespan.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager · Side sleeper · 190 lbs.
Side sleeper · 190 lbs.
The Beautyrest Hybrid checked just about all of the important boxes for me as a side sleeper between 130 and 230 pounds. It felt balanced and comfortable, and provided great support for my hips and shoulders.
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content · Combo sleeper · 150 lbs.
Combo sleeper · 150 lbs.
I found that both of the Beautyrest Hybrid’s firmness levels provided adequate support for my body. It was easier to move around on the firmer model, and this was helpful when I wanted to switch between sleeping positions.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
I thought that the Beautyrest Hybrid was solid across the board but didn’t really shine in any one category. The performance varies quite a bit depending on the firmness level, so it’s important to pick the model that matches your needs and preferences.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Our testing found that the Beautyrest Hybrid can be a solid fit for most side sleepers, although the optimal firmness varies by body weight.
Side sleepers need a mattress that can minimize impact against their shoulders and hips while, at the same time, avoiding excessive sinkage that can interfere with spinal alignment.
For side sleepers up to 230 pounds, the medium medium (5) model offered the best results. Those who weigh more than 230 pounds may want to consider the more supportive medium firm (6) design, which earned higher ratings from our testers in this weight group.
Back Sleepers
Based on our testing, the medium firm Beautyrest Hybrid is supportive for the majority of back sleepers. Some back sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds preferred the slightly softer medium option.
When lying on your back, it’s important that your mattress provides an even surface so that your spine can remain in a neutral position. On the softer Beautyrest Hybrid, back sleepers in our testing tended to experience too much sinkage around their midsection. The medium firm version provided a good mix of stability and light cushioning for the lumbar spine.
Stomach Sleepers
Among stomach sleepers, the best ratings were awarded to the medium firm Beautyrest Hybrid. While many of these testers said that the mattress provided adequate support, some felt that there was still too much contouring from the memory foam to truly maximize their comfort.
Like back sleepers, stomach sleepers need a flat and even sleep surface. This prevents their midsection from sinking into the mattress and causing spinal misalignment. The medium model was too plush for most stomach sleepers in our testing, but the medium firm version provided more stability and spinal support.
Construction
Inside the Beautyrest Hybrid
Cover
Cooling fabric
Comfort Layer
High-density memory foam
Support Core
Pocketed coils
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Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
100 Night
Sleep Trial (30-night minimum)
10 Year
Limited Warranty
Free
White Glove Delivery
Availability
The Beautyrest Hybrid is sold online on the Beautyrest website and through various online and brick-and-morter retailers that sell models from Simmons Beautyrest.
When shopping online, the Beautyrest Hybrid is only available to customers in the contiguous U.S.
Shipping
All Beautyrest Hybrid orders come with free White Glove delivery, which includes in-home setup and removal of the old mattress at no extra cost.
White Glove delivery usually occurs 2 to 4 weeks after you place an order. Before that, you will be contacted by the delivery company to schedule a specific date and time for the White Glove service.
Additional Services
White Glove delivery and removal of an old mattress are included in the purchase price of the Beautyrest Hybrid.
Sleep Trial
The Beautyrest Hybrid comes with a 100-night sleep trial. The company requests, but does not require, that you try out the mattress for 30 nights before making a decision about whether to return it.
If you aren’t satisfied with the mattress, Beautyrest will help arrange for the mattress to be picked up from your home and will provide you with a full refund.
Warranty
The mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty that provides for a replacement mattress if yours has a defect. The warranty covers defects in materials and manufacturing but not minor indentations, other wear and tear, or damage from negligence or accidents.
Logan is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a deep understanding of what it means to struggle with sleep. Her years of experience researching and testing sleep products – including mattresses, natural sleep aids, and bedding – are critical to her role helping lead the editorial team. When she’s not testing mattresses or researching CBT-I, she enjoys spending time in the sunshine with her husband and her dogs Pepper and Winston.