Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress Review

Written By Connie

CPD Sleep Consultant

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4 April 2024 8 min read

Hypnia has a few options of mattresses available and their Essential Hybrid Mattress is the most affordable one. It features both memory foam and zoned pocket springs as a hybrid mattress.

This choice will give you a basic level of comfort and support. But how well do they achieve that and is there a better Hypnia mattress for you? We put it through our testing process to see how it really performs. Let's check our Hypnia mattress review to find out more about this mattress.

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Advantages

Very supportive

Every position will benefit from the structure of this product.

Good motion isolation

Sharing with a fidgety partner is much better.

Soft touch mattress cover

It's nice to sleep on without having to worry about an extra layer so you can choose to use it with or without a fitted sheet.

Disadvantages

Off-gassing

There is a smell to the product when you first unbox.

No handles

You will need a helping hand with lifting this mattress onto your bed base.

Not suitable for combination sleepers

If you change position throughout the night, you might find it uncomfortable at times.

Who is this product for?

The Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress is suitable for all sleep positions, as long as you stick to just one position throughout the night. Each sleep position will find it supports the pressure points for spinal alignment. It's great for those who are looking for a fairly firm mattress but still allows them to sink into position.

• Side, back and stomach sleeper
• Those wanting both comfort and support
• Anyone looking for a fair price

What do we use this product for?

Unlike memory foam mattresses with an even layer of support, this hybrid mattress has 5 different zones for optimal support. This mattress has good motion isolation which is ideal for those sharing with a fidgety sleeper.

• Medium firm support
• Little to no motion transfer
• Spinal alignment

Features you should know about the Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress

It may be their essential mattress but it still has six layers for a complex structure. We are going to explain a few of the main features of the product that impact your sleep quality. From the quilted cover, down to the supportive cold foam layer.

Review of the Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress

I didn’t know what to expect when it came to trying out the Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress. When I initially sat on the mattress it felt as though it was super soft and I was just going to sink right down into it. However, when I lay down and my weight was distributed, it made me feel supported. It’s actually quite dense to lie on but you slowly sink to a comfortable position.

As a combination sleeper, I found it wasn’t as practical for me because it takes time to bounce back to its original shape. So, if you change your sleep position a lot throughout the night, it might be a little uncomfortable. If you want one that’s more suited to combination sleepers then we recommend taking a look at the Hypnia Supreme Memory Mattress.

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What we like about the Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress

Rather than making a long list of things we loved about this mattress, we have condensed it into a few of our top reasons for buying it. So, here are the positives:

• When trying out this mattress, I loved that it was simultaneously soft and dense. Sitting on it is comfy with the softness but dense when you lie down. Yet, you slowly sink in to get the benefits of the density. All the layers work well together to give you a good night's sleep.
• It was useful that I could unbox on my own and leave the product to air out for a while, rather than needing an extra pair of hands for this step. It made a difference to the installation process as it was ready to sleep on by bedtime. Whereas if I waited for someone to help in the evening, I would've been waiting another whole day.

• You get a good balance of comfort and support that is suitable for all sleeping positions. No matter how you fall asleep, you will receive a healthier spinal alignment and reduce the chance of waking up with aches and pains.

What we didn’t like about the Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress

Now, the not-so-good points of the mattress. These are the things that can be the deciding factor for some, including ourselves, but perhaps they are things that can be altered. Here are the negatives:

• The overall design is simple but not as practical as it could be. Having no handles makes manoeuvring tricky and the small zip can make maintenance harder. For a zip the whole way around the underside, you might want to look at their Supreme Memory Mattress and for the best handle design, you should look at their Supreme Hybrid Mattress.
• One of the first things I look for in a mattress is how well it works for combination sleepers and this one wasn't so good for me. While the motion isolation was good and the moving of position wasn't going to cause any disruption, the foam took time to return shape so it could get uncomfortable in between movements.

The common problems with this product & how to solve them

We have briefly mentioned some of the negatives of this Essential Hybrid Mattress, but the majority can be solved. It might just make things a little more awkward…

First up is the off-gassing. Whilst this isn't a big deal, it can make the unboxing a little unpleasant. The solution to this is leaving it to air out. Make sure there is good ventilation in the room and you'll forget the smell was even there.

Next is the lack of handles. Luckily, this is a lightweight mattress compared to others, otherwise, it could've been harder to lift. We would recommend that you have at least one person on either side of the mattress and lift carefully from underneath. It's even better that the mattress doesn't need to be turned all the time to keep it in the best shape, so once your mattress is in place, there's no other reason to lift it.

Lastly, the cover can be difficult to remove due to the fiddly zip and placement. To make things easier and reduce the amount of times you need to wash the cover, we suggest using a mattress protector and/or a fitted sheet. This will add another layer of protection so you can constantly keep it fresh.

Hypnia's customer service and company information

Delivery – Ordering with Hypnia means free, fast and friendly delivery. When the mattress arrived, the driver delivered it to my room of choice and asked exactly where I wanted it to be left to reduce the lifting I had to do. It was a very efficient and helpful experience.

Payment – You can easily pay with the standard methods, but you also have the option to pay with PayPal. If none of these are suitable for you and you would prefer to pay in instalments, they have the choice of DivideBuy and Klarna.

Customer service – This was too good not to mention – on their online chat where you can ask any questions, they give you the option to play a game if you’re waiting more than a few minutes (during their working hours). Most of the time you get a quick reply and are super friendly but at least you know there’s a game to keep you entertained – like it did for me!

Check the alternatives to the Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress

Looking for a new mattress can be a long process – deciding between a memory foam mattress and a hybrid mattress. Hypnia mattresses cover both of these options so if one doesn't suit you, it's likely that another one of theirs will.

Hypnia Supreme Hybrid Mattress

If you like the idea of having a hybrid mattress but feel you need more from it than this one has to offer, then we would recommend looking at the Hypnia Supreme Hybrid Mattress instead. It has the same things to offer but better. Featuring a honeycomb foam for alignment and a latex layer to maintain your body temperature.

Also, compare the essential information between this and using our new mattress comparison tool.

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Advantages

Handles on the side

Easy to lift the product onto your bed frame, which is needed for a heavier mattress.

Suitable for all sleeping positions

No matter what position you sleep in, you can find comfort when you drift off.

Good edge support

If you're sharing a bed and end up near the edge of the bed, you won't feel yourself slipping off.

Disadvantages

Off-gassing

There is an initial smell to the product so you'll need to let it air out.

No removable cover

Maintenance is trickier and you'll want to make sure you have a mattress protector and/or fitted sheet.

Is the Hypnia Essential Hybrid Mattress eco-friendly or sustainable?

The mattress uses polyester which is great for durability and that's reflected in their warranty, but it does have a negative impact on the environment. Memory foam is not the worst material to use for the layers but there are better alternatives.

While the mattress itself might not be the most eco-friendly, the company does work with recycling operators so every returned mattress goes to a good home. They even have a refurbished mattress section where returned mattresses have been restored. Their mattresses are also manufactured with renewable energy.

Hypnia offers a 15-year warranty and 200-night trial period so you have plenty of time to test the mattress to see if it’s the one for you. And you can be sure that it’ll last you a long time without needing to be replaced.

How did we test the product? 

It's easy for us to tell you our opinion on each product but it's always better to see how we got there. There are a handful of tests that take place in our reviewing process to give you our most honest thoughts. Here's exactly how we test our products:

• Visual inspection
• Hands-on inspection
• Measured tests

To make things clearer, here's how we test the practicality of a mattress:

• Looked for smaller details e.g. the zip and handles
• Found the key features to see how they worked
• Trialled different sleeping positions to see how it adjusted and retained shape
• Directly compared to other mattresses

Overall impressions of the product after the testing

The mattress was delivered to my room in a cardboard box with the product vacuum-packed inside. When it came to unboxing the mattress, it was easy to do on my own. I was able to take the mattress out of the box and left it to expand. It took around a few hours to be ready to lie on, but it's definitely worth leaving it as long as possible to feel the full benefits.

One thing to note is that there are no handles on the mattress so lifting and moving it was a little tricky. The essential mattress does have a soft removable and washable cover which means maintenance is pretty straightforward. There’s a zip around two of the edges but I found the zipper to be quite small so it can be quite fiddly to unzip. These features might be necessary for some; if it is, then the Supreme Memory Mattress might be a better option.

Being a hybrid mattress, the structure combines memory foam with pocket springs sandwiched between. Due to the use of various foam layers, you may notice slight off-gassing when opening up your mattress. This is completely normal so just leave it in the room to air out for a little while and it will soon disperse.

All-in-all this is a basic mattress but it does the job. Every sleep position can comfortably drift off without lacking support – just remember it’s not ideal for those who move around in the night. If you’re not entirely sold on this Essential Mattress, then don’t worry, you have the choice of two other mattresses from Hypnia.

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About the author

Connie

As a CPD certified Sleep Consultant I know how important sleep is. And as a combination sleeper, I have found it difficult to get products to suit my sleep style. I have more than 2 years product testing experience with The Sleep Advisors which means I have slept on, with and under more than 500 products with varying degrees of success. This is added to more than 2 years experience as a product reviewer for Closer, Heat and Grazia magazines, so I've got a rigorous process. I love sharing my sleep testimonials with our readers and hearing their experiences too.