EGOHOME is a budget bed-in-a-box brand and Amazon stalwart, appealing to bargain hunters with its fiberglass-free memory foam and hybrid mattresses. Although hybrid designs are typically seen in the luxury models of our best mattress guide, EGOHOME sells plenty of foam-and-spring beds under $500 for a queen.

The brand's most popular model is the Black 12" mattress, and this best-selling bed comes in two designs: hybrid or memory foam. We tested the latter design in our EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress review, and we were impressed with its all-foam comfort. However, with a higher (but still budget) price tag, the hybrid version was something we were eager to try and compare to the cheaper all-foam design.

Promising a firmer, cooler design than its foam counterpart, the EGOHOME Black 12" hybrid is said to be ideal for all types of sleepers thanks to its spine-aligning support. To pt that claim to the test, we slept on the EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress for three weeks. Here are our honest thoughts...

EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress review: Price & trial

• You can expect to find monthly mattress sales at EGOHOME
• The mattress is generally discounted by around 40-50%
• You’ll also get a 100-night trial, 10-year warranty and free shipping

You can ignore the MSRPs of the EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress; regular discounts mean a queen size is always under $500, making it one of the best cheap mattresses on the market. A budget-tier price is uncommon for hybrid mattress, so the Black 12" Hybrid really is a great find if you want a hybrid bed for an all-foam price.

That being said, its memory foam counterpart, the Black 12" Memory Foam, is over $70 cheaper in a queen size. The hybrid, meanwhile, is regularly $439 for a queen — still a tremendously low price for good-quality hybrid mattress. Additional good news is that you can always find a promo code on the EGOHOME website that takes an extra 10% off the sale price, which usually reduces a queen to $396.

Here are the official MSRP prices for the EGOHOME Hybrid, along with the discount price before the extra 10% is added:

• Twin: MSRP $549 (normally $329.99)
• Twin XL: MSRP $599 (normally $359.99)
• Full: MSRP $699 (normally $399.99)
• Queen: MSRP $799 (normally $439.99)
• King: MSRP $899 (normally $529.99)

Over at Amazon, sizes are usually sold for $40 lower than on the brand website, with a queen typically sold at $399.99. Still, the 10% off promo code at EGOHOME does mean buying directly from the brand has is advantages. Plus, the brand website's return policy and warranty is much clearer, so you'll know you'll get the right benefits: 10-year warranty, a 100-night sleep trial, and free shipping.

EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress: from $549 $329.99 at EGOHOME
The EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid mattress is always on sale, and there's usually a bonus 10% discount code, too. The current discount gives you up to 45% off, plus an extra 10% with code COZYNIGHT. This takes a queen down to $396. You’ll also get a 100-night trial, 10-year warranty, and free shipping, which are pretty average benefits in the mattress world. However, these extras are still great and cover all bases, as mattresses should be replaced after 10 years of use and three months is enough to see if a mattress suits your sleep.

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EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress review: Design

• A 12” high mattress with four layers and a top and bottom cover
• Anti-heat Graphene cover to help keep sleepers cool
• Patented foams along with a pocketed coil system

Like the best hybrid mattresses, the EGOHOME Hybrid is made up of a combination of coils and foams. Starting at the top, you’ll find a graphene-infused cover that’s designed to regulate heat as well as resisting bacteria and preventing odor buildup. Up next is a layer of Copper Gel AeroFusion foam that’s infused with compressed copper and gel particles. As well as helping to control moisture, this comfort layer is designed to contour to a sleeper’s individual shape.

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Up next is the brand’s patented BraceSleeper comfort foam. This is a transition layer, designed to work alongside the spring layer below for comfort and support. Speaking of those springs, they’re up next with a layer of individually pocketed springs that provide targeted support for different body areas and help to minimize motion transfer. A layer of BraceSleeper support foam underneath provides support and durability for the whole mattress. Finally, you’ll find a fiberglass-free bottom inner cover. This surrounds the whole mattress ensures that it's flame-retardant.

The mattress is OEKO-TEX certified and CertiPUR-US certified and is a good choice for those suffering with allergies. Do note that the mattress is spot clean only (despite having a zipper on its underside) so make sure to invest in one of the best mattress protectors to keep it in good condition.

EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress review: Comfort & support

• A medium firm mattress rated at 6.5 out of 10
• The mattress is best suited to average and heavier weight side sleepers, along with some lightweight back sleepers
• Not a good fit for stomach sleepers and many back sleepers

After three weeks sleeping on the EGOHOME I can safely say that it’s a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to comfort and support. As a lightweight sleeper, I found it too firm for side sleeping while my husband, who is of an average build, found it far more comfortable. If you are a lightweight side sleeper, I’d recommend taking a look at our best mattress for side sleepers guide, which will give you some softer options.

My husband found that the mattress had enough contouring, particularly around the shoulders, to make it comfortable for side sleeping, although I would stress that it’s still going to be best suited to those who like a little more firmness.

When it comes to back sleeping both my husband and I found the mattress lacking in upper body support. The mattress does have decent lumbar support, thanks to its firmer feel, but we found that the bed sank too far around the shoulders and upper back for adequate spinal support. I do think that some lightweight back sleepers will be fine on this mattress – I do prefer a slightly firmer surface myself. One of the best medium-firm mattresses could well be a better fit or, one of the best mattresses for back pain if you're specifically struggling with back problems.

My thoughts were backed up by the sinkage test I performed with a 45lb weight, which sank by 4.7in in the upper body region. In contrast, this same weight only sank by 3.9in at the edge (more on that later).

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That mixed support throughout the mattress meant that the stomach sleepers I asked to try it out found that there wasn’t enough support to keep their hips elevated, leading to their spines falling out of alignment. The best mattresses for stomach sleepers will support the hips and keep them raised, which is vital for this sleeping positions. And unless you’re a side sleeper, I also feel that this mattress won’t be supportive enough for heavier bodies, who would be better off looking at our best mattresses for heavy people guide.

As I mentioned earlier in this review, I think the EGOHOME would excel as a guest bed as it is supportive enough for a few nights. And it’s an ideal choice for college students, providing a substantial mattress that will easily cope with the demands thrown at it.

Score: 3.5 out of 5

EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress review: Delivery & setup

• Free delivery to your door
• Some light off gassing for around 12 hours
• The mattress took around 10 hours to inflate enough to sleep on

Because I’m based in the UK, the EGOHOME Hybrid was actually shipped to Tom’s Guide’s in-house studio to start with, arriving as a mattress in a box — compressed and vacuum-packed to make it easy to transport. When you order in the US it will take one to three business days to process the order and delivery is expected within three to seven days via UPS or FedEx. You will receive shipping updates from the carrier that’s used for your particular location.

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The first thing I noticed about the EGOHOME Hybrid was its weight. We were sleeping on a full size mattress, which weighed in at 53lbs. A queen is 60lbs and even a twin mattress weighs 40lbs, so it’s not the easiest to maneuver. The lack of handles on the mattress doesn’t help either, so do make sure you have a couple of people available to lug it about as needed. It’s by no means the heaviest mattress I’ve tested but it does have some heft to it.

Wrapped in plastic, the mattress was easy to open carefully with scissors, but it was quite slow to inflate to a height that was suitable to sleep on, taking a full 12 hours. However, it had completely decompressed within a day. There was some slight off-gassing over the first 12 hours, but it wasn’t too bad and dissipated quickly during this time period. I would recommend rotating the mattress every three months to keep it in top condition.

Score: 4 out of 5

EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress review: Performance

• Decent motion isolation for a hybrid mattress
• Excellent edge support
• Good temperature regulation but hot sleepers will probably find it too warm

Our main and secondary tester slept on a full size EGOHOME Hybrid mattress for a month, inviting other adults of varying body types and sleeping styles to try it out to get a wider view of how the mattress feels. As well as recording our own personal experiences, we also carried out a number of tests to gauge motion isolation, temperature regulation and edge support.

Motion isolation

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Decent motion isolation is particularly important on a mattress if you’re sharing it with a restless sleeper. Motion transfer can reverberate across the mattress and disturb sleep, plus you don’t want a mattress that shifts markedly when someone gets in or out of it. I thought that the EGOHOME Hybrid had good motion isolation, particularly considering that there are bouncy springs involved in its construction. The foams did a great job of reducing motion transfer although I do think very lightweight sleepers might notice a little movement.

I also carried out an objective drop test, using an empty wine glass and dropping an 8.8lb weight from a low height to simulate a sleeper’s movement at night. The glass remained stable at 25 inches, with a slight wobble at 10 inches At five inches the wine glass fell over.

Score: 4.5 out of 5

Temperature Control

We tested the EGOHOME Hybrid during the summer, sleeping under a 4.5 tog duvet. Thanks to my reptilian qualities I’m not the best person to judge temperature control, so it’s over to my husband, who is a hotter sleeper.

He enjoyed the cover of the mattress, which was cool to the touch and, combined with the copper and gel infused foam beneath, did a good job of drawing heat away from the body. The layer of coils also helps with airflow for this mattress. However, the foams are quite dense and I think that if you are a very hot sleeper, you will be best off choosing one of the best cooling mattresses instead.

Score: 4 out of 5

Edge support

Good edge support allows sleepers to spread out and utilize the full width of a mattress, as well as providing a stable surface to sit on. I carried out a test with my 45lb weight to determine sinkage on the edge of the bed and was impressed by it only sinking by 3.9 inches (particularly as the mattress sank further in the center).

As my husband and I sleep on a full mattress, often joined by a variety of foster cats and sometimes a child, good edge support is vital for us. I was impressed by the EGOHOME in this respect, always feeling well supported.

Score: 5 out of 5

EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress review: User reviews

• The EGOHOME Hybrid has an overall rating of 4.86 out of 5, with 153 reviews
• Customers praise the motion isolation and temperature regulation in particular
• The lowest star rating so far is 3 out of 5

There aren’t masses of customer reviews for the EGOHOME Hybrid as yet but to get a broader picture, we always look at these to see how a wider selection of sleepers have rated the mattress.

Out of the 153 reviews the mattress has received so far, nearly all are 5 or 4 star rated, with only two 3 star ratings and nothing lower. The mattress is rated highly for its motion isolation and temperature regulation, with customers praising the top cover for staying cool and helping to keep them comfortable at night. Customers also praised the mattress for side sleeping, reporting that they didn’t suffer with ‘dead’ arm and many back sleepers also enjoyed the mattress (in contrast to my experience).

Of course, mattress firmness and the sleeping experience you’ll have is very subjective, so the 100-night trial does give you time to try the EGOHOME out to see if it’s for you. The only slight complaint was from a customer who said it took four days for one corner of the mattress to rise fully, but this was incredibly minor.

Should you buy the EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress?

If you’re on a budget and pick the right time to buy the EGOHOME Hybrid, you’ll be getting a substantial 12" mattress for under $500. This is an incredibly good price for a bed that I think will be durable and last for a decent amount of time. As a mattress for college students or a guest room, it’s an excellent addition and average and heavier weight side sleepers should particularly enjoy the way it sleeps.

However, it’s not a great fit for stomach sleepers or any back sleepers other than those of a lighter weight due to its lack of upper body support, although lumbar support is decent. Heaver back and stomach sleepers in particular won’t feel supported enough and could run the risk of their spines dropping out of alignment.

Edge support is excellent, and motion isolation is good enough for all but the very lightest of sleepers. I also felt that temperature regulation was good, thanks to the cooling cover but I did feel that very hot sleepers might find it a fraction too warm. Overall, this is an excellent cheap mattress (if purchased at the right time) that looks and performs much better than its price suggests.

EGOHOME Black 12" Hybrid Mattress review: Alternatives to consider

Siena Signature Memory Foam Mattress : was $529 now $179 at Siena

If you want the best cheap memory foam mattress on the market, the Siena Signature is definitely it. We vigorously tested and retested this 10" all-foam bed for our Siena Signature Memory Foam mattress review, and despite its small price tag, it scored higher in our re-tests than some of the most luxury models on the market. Extras include a 180-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

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EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress: was $449 now $299.99 at EGOHOME Mattress

If you like the sound of the Black 12" Hybrid, then check out the cheaper memory foam version. In our EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress review, we were surprised how supportive this all-foam design was when sleeping in different sleep positions, and it's edge support is phenomenal. However, it doesn't sleep as cool as its hybrid counterpart, so keep that in mind when choosing between the two. Like the hybrid, the Black 12" Memory Foam comes with a 10-year warranty and 100-night sleep trial.

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Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress: was $399 now $249 at Zinus

If you're strictly a side sleeper who wants something softer than the medium-firm hybrid Black 12" Mattress, read our Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review. Our testers loved this Amazon bestseller's plush body-hugging feel. Just like the Black 12" Hybrid, the Zinus Green Tea is always under $500 for a queen and comes with a 100-night trial.

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