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Boring is a mattress company that claims its products are “forgettable in all the right ways.” While many online mattress brands boast luxury features, such as lofty pillow tops and enhanced cooling technology, Boring prides itself on its simple mattress construction that provides the bare-bone necessities at an affordable price point. To see if the brand lives up to its promise of quiet, reliable comfort, we tested the Boring Hybrid for pressure relief, cooling, edge support, motion isolation, and more.
I’m a certified sleep science coach and have been testing and reviewing mattresses for Sleepopolis for three years. I’ve been trained to recognize the ins and outs of mattress performance. Our team of expert testers and certified sleep science coaches has tested more than 330 beds in our studio based in Charlotte, NC, using our rigorous testing methodology to determine the best mattresses for specific body types and sleeping positions.
We work closely with a network of medical professionals, including board-certified doctors, physical therapists, registered nurses, and sleep experts, to ensure our findings are accurate. Our chief medical advisor Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, also provides expert medical advice for different sleepers and common sleep issues.
When we tested the Boring Hybrid mattress, we found a great balance between support and pressure relief. While the bed has a medium-soft feel, the coil layer provides plenty of support at the hips to keep the spine neutrally aligned, thus reducing the risk of waking up with back pain. While the top layers of foam provide some slight sinkage and cushioning, the overriding feeling is one of being lifted up and out of the bed. Back and side sleepers in particular are best for this mattress, but stomach sleepers who prefer a softer feel can also feel supported by the Hybrid model.
The Boring Hybrid is a high-quality value mattress featuring both springs and coils. Overall, our testers found it to be on the softer end, giving it a 6 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale. Sleepers should get the contouring they need while side sleeping, in addition to enjoying strong support while back sleeping.
What our tester says:
“For a hybrid mattress, this bed is very affordable, costing only $800 for a queen size. Back sleepers can appreciate the combination of spinal support and contouring at the lumbar region, and side sleepers should experience great spinal alignment with just a touch of cushioning at their hips and shoulders.” – Riley Otis, staff writer and certified sleep science coach
Boring Hybrid Mattress Overview
The Boring Hybrid mattress is made with a soft, cozy cover, a flame retardant barrier, two layers of foam, and a layer of sturdy coils. This coil layer does not extend all the way to the edge of the mattress, but rather is encased in a layer of foam. The foams in this bed have earned a CertiPUR-US certification, meaning they’ve been third-party tested for the absence of heavy metals, harmful chemicals, and ozone depleters.
Boring is a bed-in-a-box company, so the bed arrives compressed at your doorstep, ready to be unwrapped and inflated. The mattress ships for free within the contiguous U.S. and comes with a 365-night sleep trial period, so you have a full year to return it if you don’t love it. When we unboxed the Hybrid mattress in our studio, we noticed a strong chemical scent coming from the bed. This odor is called off-gassing, and it’s pretty typical to find from boxed beds. We mostly noticed it while the bed was rising, as the foam released the trapped factory air.
When we tested this mattress, we found some incredible bounce and responsiveness. During our bounce test, which I’ll dive into later on, the Boring Hybrid proved itself to be one of the bounciest beds we’ve ever tested. This buoyancy is great for combination sleepers, as well as for sex, as it allows you to easily move around and springs you from one position to the next. When we averaged all our scores together, the Boring Hybrid mattress earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Boring Hybrid Value
When we assess a mattress’s value, we take a look at its materials and whether their quality and the bed’s performance match the price. The Boring Hybrid has a simple construction, as well as simple materials, but I think it’s of good value for the price. Based on the CertiPUR-US certification and fiberglass-free fire barrier, the materials seem solid and unlikely to quickly deteriorate. However, this bed fell short on multiple performance tests, earning 3.5 stars or less for cooling, edge support, and motion isolation. While the brand markets itself as a bed without fancy jargon or gimmicks, the mattress’s overall performance may have increased with some cooling technology or edge-to-edge coils. The bed only comes with a 10-year warranty, which is around how long I expect it to last based on its overall durability.
One thing Boring doesn’t mess around about is affordable pricing. Standard hybrid mattresses typically cost between $1,000 and $1,500 for a queen size. The Boring Hybrid is currently offered at $800 for a queen size, making it one of the cheapest hybrid beds we’ve ever tested. However, the bed doesn’t feel cheap, which is what’s important. For the price, I think this is a solid mattress.
Boring Hybrid Comparison
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| Boring Hybrid | Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress | Boring AF | Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Memory Foam | Titan Plus | |
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| Firmness | Medium-soft: 6/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 | Firm: 8/10 | Firm: 7.5/10 | Firm: 7.5/10 |
| Material | Hybrid | Hybrid | Foam | Foam | Hybrid |
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Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers |
Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Seniors
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What Is the Boring Hybrid Made Of?
When we evaluate mattress materials, we get up close and personal. To truly understand what’s going on inside, we use a box cutter to cut away a small part of the bed and view each individual layer.
The Boring Hybrid is a 10-inch mattress made from two layers of soft memory foam and a layer of coils wrapped with foam. When we first cut into the mattress, we thought maybe we had ordered the wrong model — it looked like an all-foam mattress. However, the coil layer is actually hiding inside the bed. The support layer is made from coils, but the entire unit is wrapped with foam, so the coils offer center support while the foam offers edge support.
If high-quality materials are important to you, you’ll be relieved to know that all foams used in the Boring Hybrid have received the CertiPUR-US certification, so they’ve met strict standards against harmful substances and heavy metals. Additionally, the fire barrier in this bed is fiberglass-free and meets all applicable safety standards.
Cover – The mattress starts with a soft knit cover made from a polyester blend.
Fire Barrier – A thin layer of chemical-free rayon yarn, which acts as a flame-retardant barrier.
Comfort Layer – A 2-inch layer of cooling gel-infused foam with an open-cell structure that promotes airflow. With a slow response to pressure, this layer offers some slight sinkage and cushioning along the body.
Transition Layer – This 1-inch layer of blue memory foam is less dense than the comfort layer and has a quicker response to pressure. This layer also has an open-cell design and transitions the sleeper onto the coils below.
Support Layer – A 6-inch layer of pocketed coils that lifts the sleeper up and out of the mattress while providing bounce and responsiveness. This entire layer is wrapped in foam, which prevents the coils from extending to the edge of the bed.
Boring Hybrid Mattress Firmness
Firmness can sometimes be subjective — what feels soft to one sleeper may feel very firm to another sleeper with a different body type or preferred sleeping position. That’s why we always have multiple testers lie on a mattress in three sleeping positions. Each tester provides their firmness rating, and then we average them together to create the final firmness score. We score firmness on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. For reference, a score of 6.5 out of 10 is the standard for a true medium-firm feel, which is the most common mattress firmness.
The Boring Hybrid mattress ended up falling at a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale. This means it’s a medium-soft mattress that offers a balance between plush cushioning and firm support. While the top layers of foam are softer and allow for a bit of sinkage at the body’s sensitive joints, the coils prevent the sleeper from sinking too far and potentially bottoming out.
When our expert tester Kate Gorman tested the Hybrid’s firmness level, she felt most comfortable in the back- and stomach-sleeping positions. She said, “I felt as though the bed was soft enough to prevent pain in my neck and shoulders, yet gave enough support to prevent my back from caving in.” While she felt good spinal support in the side-sleeping position, she thinks these sleepers will prefer deeper sinkage and contouring at their hips and shoulders to prevent pressure buildup.
Boring Hybrid Mattress Performance
When you’re purchasing a new mattress, there are a few performance factors that you may want to consider. Our expert tester Kate Gorman tested the Boring Hybrid mattress in the Sleepopolis studio to evaluate it for pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, cooling, and edge support.
Our testers collected quantitative and qualitative data to better understand how the bed may perform for you. Below, I’ll provide a brief synopsis of each test and how the Boring Hybrid performed.
Boring Hybrid Pressure Relief Performance
Pressure relief is an important factor for all sleepers to consider regardless of their body type or sleeping positions. According to our Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Raj Dasgupta, mattresses that use either memory foam or latex foam typically provide the best pressure relief, so we had high hopes for this organic latex bed.
Our tester Kate Gorman tested the Boring Hybrid for pressure relief by lying in both the back- and side-sleeping positions. As she lay on the bed, she paid attention to where she felt cushioning along her body and whether her weight felt evenly distributed. She also noted her spinal alignment and where she felt more or less support. Overall, she gave this mattress an average pressure relief score of 4.3 stars.
For reference, Kate weighs 120 pounds and falls in the lightweight sleepers category (less than 130 pounds). These sleepers typically experience mattresses as firmer and find less sinkage and contouring, and therefore less pressure relief. Average-weight sleepers (between 130 and 230 pounds) will experience a bed as slightly softer than Kate, since they’ll sink further into the layers. Heavy sleepers (more than 230 pounds) will sink even further, so they need ultra-supportive beds to prevent bottoming out.
While running the Boring Hybrid through our testing methodology, Kate found the bed to be most compatible with back sleeping, rating the position 4.5 stars for pressure relief. While she felt some slight cushioning along her lower back, she felt more “on” the bed than “in” the bed. The coils provided plenty of lift at her hips, which placed her spine in the optimal position. Kate said, “It doesn’t hug my body, but it’s still a really comfortable mattress, and I think back sleepers can appreciate this level of support.”
When Kate switched onto her side, she thought the mattress felt firmer, giving it 4 stars for pressure relief in this position. She said, “My spine feels really supported, but I’m feeling some slight pressure building at my shoulder.” Since the bed only has three inches of foam above the coil layer, the bed doesn’t allow for deep sinkage and body contouring around the joints. While side sleepers who prefer minimal sinkage can appreciate the Boring Hybrid, those with preexisting shoulder pain may want a bed with plusher comfort layers.
Boring Hybrid Motion Isolation
If you sleep with a partner, you should pay close attention to this section. When we talk about motion isolation, we’re referring to the bed’s ability to absorb movement at the source and prevent the sleeper on the other side from feeling it. This is especially important for light sleepers who are easily awakened and anyone with a restless partner. According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, motion isolation can also indicate material quality, construction, and overall comfort. We evaluate motion isolation using a ripple test and a partner test. The Boring Hybrid earned an overall score of 3.3 stars in this category.
The ripple test is simple — we place a full tub of water on one side of the mattress and then get in and out of bed on the other side and switch between sleeping positions. We then observe the water in the tub and whether it’s gently rippling or aggressively sloshing. When Kate climbed into bed, she noticed the water slightly move, but it quickly settled once she stopped moving, so she gave the bed 4 stars for isolating this movement. Once she began to switch between sleeping positions, the water splashed heavily. She specifically noticed the water splashing more when she moved onto her side, so she gave the bed 3 stars for motion isolation when switching positions.
Our partner test is similar to the ripple test, except we swap the water tub for an actual human who can tell us how much motion they feel. Kate put on a blindfold and lay on the Boring Hybrid, and then another tester climbed in and moved around next to her. She said, “I couldn’t feel my partner sit on the side of the bed, but I felt their movement when they changed positions.” She rated the partner test 3.5 stars because her side of the bed was impacted by her partner’s movement, so light sleepers are likely to wake up due to a restless partner.
Based on the 3.3-star motion isolation score, I wouldn’t recommend this bed to anyone easily awakened. You’ll likely feel every move your partner makes on their side of the bed. However, if you typically sleep deeply, you may be able to sleep through your partner switching between positions.
Boring Hybrid Responsiveness
Responsiveness refers to how quickly the bed returns to its original shape after weight has been applied. Typically, hybrid mattresses like the Boring are very bouncy and responsive due to the layer of innerspring coils. To evaluate responsiveness in mattresses, we perform one subjective test and three objective tests, which I’ll outline below. Overall, the Boring Hybrid earned an average score of 4 out of 5 stars.
Switch test: The switch test is exactly what it sounds like — a tester rests on the bed and assesses how easy it is to switch between different sleeping positions and whether the bed provides any bounce that assists them while doing so. When Kate performed the switch test, she said, “It was moderately easy to switch positions. There was still some effort I had to put in because of the soft memory foam layers, but springy coils in the bed did most of the work.” She gave the bed 4 stars for this test, so most combination sleepers will be able to easily toss and turn without feeling stuck in the bed.
Responsiveness test: This test collects data based on how long it takes for the mattress to bounce back. Kate placed a 53-pound kettlebell on the bed for seven seconds to allow it to fully sink in. She then pulled the weight straight up and used a stopwatch to record how long it took for the bed to return to its original shape. It took the Boring Hybrid 0.9 seconds to return to its original shape, which earned 4 stars for this test. This isn’t the fastest we’ve ever seen, but is still moderately responsive.
Sinkage test: Next, Kate grabbed the kettlebell again and placed it directly on the center of the Boring Hybrid. She used a ruler to measure exactly how far it sank in, which was 3 inches. This is slightly less than the 3.25-inch average, but still qualifies as “moderate sinkage.”
Bounce test: Our final test quantifies exactly how bouncy the bed is. We used a ladder to climb 6 feet above the mattress and then dropped a 25-pound steel ball onto its surface. A yardstick on the wall showed us how high the ball bounced. The ball rebounded 33.8 inches into the air, which is classified as “high bounce.” This is more than twice the average bounce height of 16.3 and is one of the highest bounces I’ve ever seen during testing.
Boring Hybrid Cooling
If you tend to wake up feeling overheated and sweaty, you’re likely a hot sleeper. These sleepers can benefit from a mattress with cooling abilities that help regulate temperature and prevent heat trapping. When you’re not overheating, your slumber can deepen and allow for a true good night’s sleep. We put the Boring Hybrid’s cooling to the test using a thermal gun, a cover test, and a feel test to create a final cooling score of 3.5 stars.
Thermal gun test: The thermal gun helps provide an objective measure of how the mattress responds to body heat. We first use the thermal gun to record the bed’s initial temperature. Then, a tester lies on the bed for five minutes and we record the bed’s temperature again. If the temperature increases by fewer than 5 degrees, we consider it to have excellent cooling. An increase of 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, and more than 15 degrees indicates poor cooling.
When Kate performed the thermal gun test on the Boring Hybrid, the mattress went from 71.5 degrees to 79.6 degrees. This is an 8.1-degree temperature increase and gives the mattress a 3.5-star cooling score.
Cover test: During this test, our tester feels the surface of the mattress and whether or not it has a cool-to-the-touch sensation when they first lie down. Kate thought the bed felt more temperature-neutral than cold. The cover has a soft, cozy feel to it, but it still feels relatively thin and breathable.
Feel test: When our tester is lying on the bed for five minutes, they’re also observing whether they can feel the mattress heating up underneath them. The longer Kate lay on the Boring Hybrid, the more she could feel herself heating up. The bed went from room temperature to noticeably warm.
As a hot sleeper, Kate can provide some perspective on how well a mattress helps regulate her temperature and dissipate heat. Since she didn’t experience any noticeable cooling, we don’t think this bed is a great choice for people who struggle with overheating or night sweats.
Boring Hybrid Edge Support
Edge support refers to the strength of the bed’s perimeter. When we say a bed has strong edge support, we mean the edges are just as sturdy and supportive as the very center of the bed. This can appeal to couples, as it means they can fully spread out and use the entire surface of the mattress, which makes the bed feel larger. People with mobility issues can also rely on strong edges when getting in and out of bed. We tested edge support using a tape measure test, a seated test, and a full body test to create a final score of 3 stars.
Tape measure test: The tape measure test, also known as the weighted edge support test, involves stacking weighted plates on top of each other and placing them directly on the edge of the mattress. We created three stacks of weights to represent different sleepers – a 99-pound stack, a 154-pound stack, and a 198-pound stack. We then used a tape measure to measure how much the edges collapsed beneath each. From lightest to heaviest, the sinkage went from 2 inches to 3.5 inches to 6.8 inches.
When we combined the scores from each weight group, the bed earned an average of 3.6 stars. While the edges were able to adequately support the light and medium stacks, the 6.8 inches of sinkage with the heavy stack was concerning. Considering this bed is only 10 inches tall, this is a significant collapse, so we don’t think these edges are supportive enough for heavy sleepers.
Seated test: During this test, our tester sat directly on the side of the mattress and stood up several times. They observed how supported they felt and whether they felt at risk of slipping off the bed. When Kate performed this test, she was unimpressed with the Boring Hybrid’s seated edge support. “I sink a lot when I sit down on the edge, and it takes more effort to stand up than on other mattresses,” she said. “I think an older adult or person with mobility issues may need assistance to get into bed.” Since Kate felt like she was about to slide off the edge, she gave the bed 2 stars for this test.
Full body test: Next, Kate tested the edge support when she was in the back-, side-, and stomach-sleeping positions. While she felt relatively supported lying on her back near the edge, she felt less stable on her side. “I felt like I was about to roll off the bed,” she said. “I would say this edge support is not strong at all. Like the seated test, Kate gave the bed 2-stars for the lying-down test.
Based on the above tests, we do not recommend this bed to people with mobility issues, as the edges are not strong enough to bear down on when getting in and out of bed. The coil layer is wrapped with foam, which is meant to reinforce the edges. However, we found this counterproductive, as the foam allowed for too much sinkage. While the center of the bed where the coils are located was supportive, we wouldn’t recommend sleeping right up to the edge.
Boring Hybrid Mattress Performance for Couples
When it comes to sleeping with a partner, cooling, responsiveness, edge support, and motion isolation are the most important elements to consider. Based on the Boring Hybrid’s performance in these categories, I wouldn’t recommend it to couples.
With 3-star edge support, I think couples may find it hard to fully spread out and feel supported. To prevent crowding in the center of the bed, I would recommend that couples get a mattress larger than a queen size. I could also see two sleepers overheating on this bed due to the 3.5-star cooling abilities, especially if one or both partners is a hot sleeper.
If you or your partner is easily awakened, you may want a bed with better motion isolation, as the Boring Hybrid only earned 3.3 stars in this category. However, sexually active couples can appreciate the 4-star responsiveness that makes moving around on this bed easy.
Other Performance Factors to Consider
We went over a lot in the above tests, but we’re not done just yet. There are still a few things you’ll want to keep in mind before confirming your purchase.
Sex
We create our score for sex based on responsiveness, cooling, and edge support. The best mattresses for sex are bouncy enough to help couples move and switch positions without getting stuck in the bed. They’re also cooling enough to prevent you from getting too steamy, and they have strong edges that allow you to use the entire surface of the bed. Based on the 4-star responsiveness, 3.5-star cooling, and 3-star edge support, the Boring Hybrid earned 3.5 stars for sex. While I think couples will have no problem moving around on this mattress, you may feel overheated, as the bed doesn’t regulate temperature well. You also feel unstable near the edges, so your sexual activity may have to stay in the center of the bed.
Noise
When Kate evaluated the Boring Hybrid for noise, she gave it 5 stars. Some mattresses creak or squeak when the coil layer is compressed, but this mattress was completely silent. The sound of air releasing from foam is also a common complaint among sleepers, but this is a non-issue on this bed. No matter how much you move around, the bed won’t disrupt your sleep.
Base Compatibility
According to Boring, the Hybrid model can be used with box foundations, slatted bed frames, and adjustable bases. When Kate placed the Boring Hybrid on an adjustable base in our studio, it bent perfectly with the base, so she gave it 5 stars. She said, “I feel very comfortable and don’t feel any scrunching of the mattress. The only thing to note is the mattress cover was a little slick, so I slightly slid when the base was moving. But, I think this would go away once you add sheets.”
Durability
When you buy a new mattress, you’ll want to be able to use it for a long time. We evaluate durability by looking at the materials, support, edge support, and warranty. A strong support system and strong edges can prevent the mattress from sagging prematurely. High-quality materials also last longer than cheap materials, which are likely to deteriorate over time. The warranty also gives us an idea of how long the brand expects its mattress to last.
The foams inside the Boring Hybrid have earned a CertiPUR-US certification, which speaks to the quality of the materials. While these are unlikely to deteriorate, the lack of proper edge support means the sides of the bed may sag over time. If the coils had extended all the way to the edge, I’d be less concerned. However, the foam encasement makes the edges weaker than the very center. I’d expect the mattress to last around 10 years before needing to be replaced, which is the same length as Boring’s warranty.
Boring Hybrid Performance Scores
| Test | Product Score | Average Score |
| Firmness | 6 | 6.7 |
| Pressure Relief Side | 4 | 3.5 |
| Back Pressure Relief | 4.5 | 4 |
| Motion Isolation | 3.3 | 4 |
| Responsiveness | 4 | 4.2 |
| Cooling | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Edge Support | 3 | 4 |
| Bounce Height | 33.8 inches | 16.3 |
| Bounce Rating | High | Moderate |
| Sinkage | Moderate | Moderate |
| Sex Score | 3.5 | N/A |
| Noise | 5 | 4.5 |
| Off-Gassing | 4 | N/A |
| Trial Period | 5 | 4.3 |
| Warranty | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Full Rise | 5 | N/A |
| Unboxing/Moving | 3 | 3.5 |
Boring Hybrid Sleeping Position and Body Weight
Your body weight and preferred sleeping positions can impact how a bed will feel for you. For example, what feels firm to a lightweight side sleeper may be too soft for a stomach sleeper with a larger body. For this reason, I’ve broken down each weight category and how the Boring Hybrid will likely feel in each position. Simply find your weight and sleeping position to see how this bed may perform for you.
Before we dive into our recommendations, though, we want to recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 230 pounds).
As a general takeaway, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average-weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average-weight sleepers and sink into the mattress more. As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers often need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Boring Hybrid a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – These sleepers will likely experience this bed as medium-firm, finding balance between support and pressure relief.
- Light Side Sleepers – The coils provide excellent spinal alignment in this position, with some slight cushioning at the hips and shoulders.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – The mattress is supportive enough to lift the hips in line with the shoulders in this position.
Is the Boring Hybrid a Good Mattress for Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 pounds)?
- Average-Weight Back Sleepers – These sleepers should find a bit of sinkage at their hips, as well as firm support along their spine.
- Average-Weight Side Sleepers – These sleepers should find both spinal alignment and cushioning at the body’s pressure points, but those with severe shoulder pain may prefer a bed with more sinkage and contouring.
- Average-Weight Stomach Sleepers – Most stomach sleepers should find this bed supportive enough to keep the spine in a straight, neutral line.
Is the Boring Hybrid a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 230 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – These sleepers should find this bed softer than average, but can still feel strong support from the coil layer.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – We do not recommend this bed to heavy side sleepers, as they’re likely to feel pressure building at the hips and shoulders.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – We do not recommend this bed to heavy stomach sleepers, as they need more support to keep the hips in line with the shoulders and prevent bending of the lower back.
My Final Thoughts About the Boring Hybrid Mattress
Let’s quickly summarize some of my favorite things about the Boring Hybrid, as well as some negative callouts.
Who I Recommend the Boring Hybrid For
- For a hybrid mattress, this bed is very affordable, costing only $800 for a queen size.
- Back sleepers can appreciate the combination of spinal support and contouring at the lumbar region.
- Side sleepers will experience great spinal alignment with just a touch of cushioning at their hips and shoulders.
- The bed is very easy to move around on, so combination sleepers will have no issue switching between positions at night.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Boring Hybrid For
- Sleepers with shoulder pain should seek a mattress with more sinkage to feel even more pressure relief.
- This bed isn’t the best choice for couples due to its low performance in edge support, cooling, and motion isolation.
Boring Hybrid Pricing and Sizing
Price is an important factor for most shoppers. With a simple construction, Boring prides itself on remaining affordable. The prices listed below are before discounts and coupons.
| Size | Price |
| Twin | $599.00 |
| Twin XL | $699.00 |
| Full | $774.00 |
| Queen | $799.00 |
| King | $999.00 |
| California King | $999.00 |
Boring Hybrid Policies
Reading the fine print is important for any major purchase. Let’s take a quick look at Boring’s company policies.
| Warranty | 10-year limited warranty |
| Sleep Trial Period | 365 nights |
| Shipping/Return Policy | Free shipping within the contiguous United States. Free returns within the sleep trial period. |
| Unboxing | The mattress arrives compressed in a box at your door, ready to be unwrapped and inflated. A queen only weighs 80 pounds, so this was one of the easier beds to unbox. |
| Full Rise | When we punctured the plastic, the mattress immediately rose to full size and was ready to sleep on within minutes. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 stars based on 334 online customer reviews |
Boring Hybrid vs. Competitor
With so many great mattresses on the market, you may be wondering how the Boring Hybrid compares to the others. Check out the quick guide below to see how this bed stacks up to another affordable hybrid mattress, the Silk & Snow Hybrid.
Boring Hybrid vs Silk & Snow Hybrid
When it comes to affordable hybrid mattresses, the Silk & Snow Hybrid is another great choice. While his bed is slightly firmer than the Boring Hybrid, falling at a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, its medium-firm firm feel is compatible with both side and back sleeping. Like the Boring, the S&S Hybrid contains coils that don’t extend all the way to the edge and are wrapped in a layer of foam. This bed stood out during testing due to its superior motion isolation, which earned the bed 4.7 stars. Based on all the tests we performed, the Silk & Snow Hybrid earned an overall score of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
- Price: The Silk & Snow is slightly more expensive than the Boring mattress, costing $950 for a queen size.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are best for back and side sleeping, but stomach sleepers desiring some slight, soft cushioning can also appreciate these beds.
- Cooling: The Silk & Snow outperformed the Boring in this category, earning 4.5 stars.
- Body weight: These beds are good choices for heavy back sleepers, but heavy side and stomach sleepers may need a more supportive option.
Read more in our full Silk & Snow Hybrid mattress review.
Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress
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Financing options are available for this mattress.
Other Models from Boring
In addition to the Hybrid, Boring offers an all-foam model, the Boring AF. Let’s quickly compare and contrast these two simple mattresses.
Boring Hybrid vs Boring AF
The Boring All-Foam (AF) mattress is Boring’s only other mattress model. Despite its three layers of foam, we found this bed to be very firm and rated it an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale. We found better performance from the AF model when we tested it for cooling, motion isolation, and edge support. However, the Hybrid model was more responsive and easier to move around on, making it better for combination sleepers. When we combined all our testing scores, the Boring AF model earned an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
- Price: The Boring Hybrid is $100 more expensive than the AF model.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are best suited to back sleepers, but side and stomach sleepers can also enjoy these beds depending on their firmness preference.
- Cooling: The AF model had superior cooling, earning 5 stars in this category.
- Body weight: With its firmer support, we think heavy sleepers are better suited to the AF model.
Our full Boring AF mattress review is on its way!
Boring AF
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Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of certified sleep science coaches personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time lying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress.
FAQs
Does the Boring Hybrid mattress come with a sleep trial period?
Yes, the Boring Hybrid comes with a 365-night sleep trial.
Does the Boring Hybrid mattress come with a mattress warranty?
Yes, the Boring Hybrid comes with a 10-year limited warranty.
How does the Boring Hybrid mattress ship?
The mattress ships for free and arrives compressed in a box. Unboxing is very easy — simply take off the plastic wrap and puncture the plastic cover. The bed rises quickly and is ready to sleep on within minutes.
How firm is the Boring Hybrid mattress?
We found the Boring Hybrid medium-soft, falling at a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale. While the bed offers some slight cushioning at the joints, the strong coil layer lifts the sleeper up and out of the bed and prevents too much sinkage.
What certifications does the Boring Hybrid mattress have?
The foams used in the Boring Hybrid are CertiPUR-US certified, which means they’ve been third-party tested against heavy metals and harmful chemicals.