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If you're caught between choosing our Latex Hybrid Mattress and Egg Crate Mattress, you're not alone. Both offer unique benefits, but the best fit depends on your specific sleep needs. In this comparison, we'll break down the key features, comfort levels, and support each mattress offers so that you can make an informed decision. Whether you’re after the perfect balance of foam and coils or a softer, pressure-relieving surface, we'll help you determine which mattress suits your sleeping style. Let's dive in and explore how these two options stack up!
| Features | Latex Hybrid Mattress | Egg Crate Mattress |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Organic Talalay Latex Foam, Natural New Zealand Wool Layers, Leggett & Platt® Pocketed Coils, Organic Cotton Cover (Non-Zippered) | Organic Egg Crate Dunlop Latex Foam, Organic Dunlop Latex Foam, Natural New Zealand Wool Layer, Organic Cotton Cover (Zippered) |
| Construction | Hybrid | All-Foam |
| Customizations |
Size: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King Firmness: Medium Thickness: 10-inch |
Size: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, Split Queen, King, Split King, Cal King, Split Cal King Firmness: Soft, Medium, Firm, Extra-Firm Thickness: 7-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch |
| Price (Jan 2025) | $699 - $1,399 | $899 - $2,099 |
| Comfort & Support |
Comfort Layer: Cushioning, Contouring Talalay Latex Support Core: Up to 958 8" pocketed coils from Leggett & Platt® with reinforced Quantum Edge® coil side rail edges and Caliber Edge® steel springs at the head and foot |
Comfort Layer: Cushioning, Contouring Egg Crate Shaped Dunlop Latex Support Layer: Supportive, Responsive Dunlop Latex |
| Unique Features | Best of Both Worlds - Combines the features of foam and spring | Egg Crate Foam - Improved pressure relief and contouring |
| Certifications | GOTS, FSC | GOLS, OEKO-TEX, eco-INSTITUT, FSC, LGA |
| Breathability | Excellent - Spring layer and open-cell latex foam promote unrestricted air circulation | Excellent - Perforated latex foam with open-cell structure breathes well |
| Temperature Regulation | Good - The wool layers keep cozy during winter and cool during summer | Good - The wool layer keeps cozy during winter and cool during summer |
| Motion Isolation | Good - Pocketed coils provide better motion isolation than innerspring mattresses | Excellent - The foam layers absorb nearly all motion transfer |
| Edge Support | Excellent - Thanks to reinforced Quantum Edge® coil side rail edges | Good - Latex doesn't sink too much under pressure, holding its shape well at the edges |
| Lifespan | 10 - 15 Years With Good Care | 15 - 20 Years With Good Care |
| Warranty | 10 Years | 20 Years |
| Trial & Returns | 120-Day Trial Period With 100% MBG or 110% Store Credit | 120-Day Trial Period With 100% MBG or 110% Store Credit |
| Financing Options | Credit Card, Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay | Credit Card, Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay |
The Latex Hybrid Mattress offers the best of all-foam and spring-type beds by combining a 2-inch FSC-certified Talalay latex comfort layer and an 8-inch Leggett & Platt® pocketed coil support core. The medium firmness level of the mattress helps it adapt to all sleep positions, relieving pressure and supporting the back, hips, and shoulders. Additionally, the synergy between perforated Talalay latex and the coil system enhances airflow, ensuring optimal temperature regulation and minimizing heat retention for hot sleepers.
Love a Balanced Feel: If you want the best of both worlds—supportive coils and comfy latex—this mattress delivers.
Prefer Medium-Firm: It’s a sweet spot for those who enjoy a mattress that’s not too soft, not too firm.
Need Strong Edge Support: Thanks to reinforced coils, you can sit or lie near the edge without feeling like you’ll slide off.
Eco-Conscious But Budget-Minded: This mattress is a great eco-friendly option without breaking the bank, as it's priced between $699 for twin and $1,399 for Cal king.
After Something Durable and Long Lasting: You get a sturdy hybrid mattress with quality features, backed by a 10-15 year lifespan and a 10-year warranty.
The Egg Crate Mattress boasts an all-foam construction with a substantial 2.4 inches of egg crate foam as its top layer. This uniquely designed foam, resembling an egg carton, ensures exceptional contouring, pressure relief, and bed sore relief by evenly distributing body weight. Whether you're a side, back, or stomach sleeper, our Egg Crate Mattress has you covered with outstanding cushioning not found in regular mattress surfaces.
Those Seeking Exceptional Pressure Relief: The egg crate design provides enhanced contouring, cushioning, and body weight distribution, making it ideal for sleepers who experience pressure point pain or need relief from bed sores.
Side, Back, and Stomach Sleepers: Whether you sleep on your side, back, or stomach, the Egg Crate Mattress adapts to your body shape, offering balanced support and comfort across all sleep positions.
Lightweight Sleepers or Those Who Prefer a Softer Bed: With its plush, cushioning egg crate foam, this mattress is perfect for those who prefer a softer sleeping surface without sacrificing support.
Eco-Conscious Sleepers: If sustainability matters to you, this mattress delivers with certifications like GOLS, OEKO-TEX, eco-INSTITUT, FSC, and LGA, ensuring a greener sleep choice.
Budget-Conscious Buyers Seeking High Value: With its customizable options, included pillows, long lifespan, and eco-friendly materials, the Egg Crate Mattress provides exceptional value for its price.
Comparing the Latex Hybrid Mattress and the Egg Crate Mattress, it really comes down to what you’re looking for in terms of support and comfort. The Latex Hybrid Mattress combines the best of both worlds with Talalay latex foam and pocketed coils, offering a balanced feel that’s breathable, durable, and great for edge support. It’s perfect if you like the bounce of coils but still crave the comfort of latex.
On the other hand, the Latex Hybrid Mattress offers a great balance of support and comfort, making it a versatile pick for most sleepers. With strong edge support, a medium-firm feel, and eco-conscious materials, it’s an excellent option for those who want hybrid comfort at a more affordable price. Both mattresses are designed to cater to different preferences, ensuring you find the right fit for your sleep needs.
For the Latex Hybrid Mattress, a mattress topper can be added right away. We'd recommended it, because of the benefits it can provide. The best mattress topper for the Latex Hybrid Mattress is a latex mattress topper or an egg crate mattress topper. Latex mattress toppers can help make the bed softer or firmer without sacrificing the responsive, supportive latex foam feel. Egg crate foam toppers provide the unique pressure-relieving feel of egg crate foam.
For the Egg Crate Mattress, we don't recommend adding a mattress topper initially. The egg crate foam layer works its magic only when the sleeper is lying on it, so if a topper is added, the pressure relief it provides may be inhibited. If you want to add a topper, do so after a few years of using the mattress. We recommend going with an egg crate mattress topper, as it is the best topper for replicating the sleep experience of the existing mattress.
Whichever way you go - flat topper or egg crate topper - we always recommend going for organic/natural latex ones instead of synthetic latex or memory foam mattress toppers. This is because memory foam toppers, be they traditional or cooling gel, are made of polyurethane foam, while synthetic latex is made of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), both of which contain volatile organic compounds that cause chemical off-gassing. Additionally, they can retain body heat, leading to a hotter sleeping surface.
Yes, both the organic latex and hybrid mattresses are compatible with adjustable bed bases. Their flexible construction allows them to adjust without compromising comfort or support.
Natural latex foam, like the one used in our mattresses, tends to sleep cooler than memory foam due to its open-cell structure, which allows better airflow and prevents heat buildup. A traditional memory foam mattress often overheats, which is a major complaint people encounter while sleeping on it.
No, neither the Latex Hybrid nor the Egg Crate Mattress requires a box spring. Both mattresses are designed to be used with a solid foundation or adjustable base for optimal support.
The Latex Hybrid Mattress arrives in a single box, fully assembled for simplicity. You just have to open it up and place it on the bed frame. The Egg Crate Mattress is delivered in multiple boxes with layers you can assemble yourself, allowing for easy customization. For a detailed assembly process, check out the "ASSEMBLY & CARE" tab at the top of the respective product pages.
Both mattresses have no chemical off-gassing compared to synthetic foam mattresses. Any initial odor from the natural latex and wool, which may smell like vanilla or lanolin, is non-toxic and dissipates quickly within a few days.
The Egg Crate Mattress, with its customizable firmness and egg crate-shaped foam, distributes body weight more evenly and gently massages the body, offering precise pressure relief for side sleepers, especially at the shoulders and hips. The Latex Hybrid Mattress, while supportive, might not contour as closely but still provides a comfortable surface for side sleepers due to its Talalay latex layer.
The Egg Crate Mattress is definitely the best mattress for pressure relief out of the two. It excels in distributing body weight evenly across the surface and massaging the body with its design, which is especially useful for those with bed sores or pressure point discomfort.
Both mattresses can offer benefits for back pain by providing a comfortable sleep environment:
Provides excellent support with its Talalay latex and pocketed coils. The latex contours to the body, while coils help with spinal alignment. The medium-firm feel and pocketed coils reduce pressure points and offer balanced support, especially for side and back sleepers.
The egg crate foam design relieves pressure and distributes weight evenly, providing cushioning for back pain. You can also customize the Egg Crate Mattress to 'Firm' or 'Extra Firm' for more support, which is recommended for heavier sleepers and those needing more spinal support.
Both mattresses are naturally hypoallergenic under the right conditions. The organic latex and wool used in these mattresses are built to resist dust mites, mold, and other allergens, providing them with an inhospitable environment, which in turn makes them a great choice for allergy sufferers.
Yes, the Latex Hybrid Mattress, with its medium-firm feel and combination of latex and pocketed coils, is excellent for side sleepers. The latex contours to the body while the coils provide support, relieving pressure on the hips and shoulders.
