Vaya Hybrid Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings

Overall Rating 7.8

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Price Range: $749 – $1,199

Mattress Type: Hybrid

Firmness Options: Medium Firm (6)

At a Glance

The Vaya Hybrid Mattress is designed for sleepers seeking a balance of comfort and support at an affordable price. It features a medium-firm feel with polyfoam layers over a pocketed coil support core. This construction provides decent pressure relief, good motion isolation, and a responsive surface for ease of movement.

Ratings Summary

Motion Isolation

6/10

Edge Support

7/10

Temperature Control

7/10

Ease of Movement

7/10

Off Gassing

6.5/10

Pressure Relief

6.5/10

Pros

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  Adaptive foam contours evenly without too much hugging
• 
  Robust pocketed coils provide sturdy support
• 
  Steady air circulation helps the interior stay cool

Cons

• 
  Couples may notice disruptive motion transfer
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  Limited pressure relief for side sleepers under 130 pounds
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  Back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds may sink excessively

Sleeping Style and Body Weight

Vaya Hybrid

Sleeper Type

Under 130 lbs

130-230 lbs

Above 230 lbs

Side Sleepers

5.5/10

7.5/10

7.5/10

Back Sleepers

5.5/10

7.5/10

7.5/10

Stomach Sleepers

5/10

7/10

7/10

Choosing a mattress is about finding the right fit for your needs. Two factors that are central to identifying those needs are your sleeping position and body weight. Considering these two items can help you determine if the Vaya Hybrid is a good match.

Side Sleepers

The Vaya Hybrid is a compelling option for side sleepers of any body weight because of its combination of a medium firm feel, moderate contouring, and a robust support core. The best mattresses for side sleepers tend to have these qualities, but it will depend on other factors such as the sleeper’s weight.

A medium firm comfort level is generally the preferred option among side sleepers because it makes it possible to cushion their sharper pressure points, especially at the hips and shoulders, without allowing those areas to plunge too deeply into the bed. Moderate contouring, like that provided by Vaya Foam, can help strike this balance, which is vital to maintaining a healthy spinal alignment in side sleepers.

Side sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds may prefer a slightly softer mattress because they don’t put as much pressure on the comfort system. People over 230 pounds may want a bit more firmness, although this can vary based on their exact weight and personal comfort preferences. Overall, the feel and all-around solid performance of the Vaya Hybrid makes it a good match for side sleepers of most any body weight.

Back Sleepers

The Vaya Hybrid offers a balanced performance that is well-suited to meet the needs of back sleepers.

The Vaya Foam in the top layer of the mattress lightly cushions the body without excess sink, which is a match with back sleepers who need pressure relief around their lower back. Properly cradling the lumbar region while maintaining a stable base, such as from the Vaya Hybrid’s innerspring coils, reduces the risk of abnormal curvature of the lower back.

The bed’s medium firm feel also contributes to the Vaya Hybrid’s compatibility with back sleepers. This firmness level creates comfort and reduces impact without feeling like quicksand.

Back sleepers under 230 pounds rate as the best match for the Vaya Hybrid. It’s only an alright option for sleepers over 230 pounds, as the best mattresses for heavier sleepers tend to be firmer, and may find that they press further into the Vaya Foam, potentially reducing its overall support and comfort.

Stomach Sleepers

Many stomach sleepers can sleep well on the Vaya Hybrid, and the mattress is an especially good fit for stomach sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds.

In general, stomach sleepers benefit from a mattress that is medium firm or firm. A firmer sleeping surface helps them avoid feeling smothered by their mattress and also helps promote healthy spinal alignment. If a mattress is too soft, the pelvis and abdomen can sag into the bed, putting stress on the lumbar spine.

With its medium firm feel, the Vaya Hybrid meets the firmness needs of most people in this sleeping position. The mild contouring of the Vaya Foam accommodates the natural curve of the spine while the robust innerspring coils protect against the midsection sinking too far into the mattress, especially for people around 130 pounds and under.

People who weigh over 130 pounds may find that they push further into a mattress, which can make it feel softer. As a result, the Vaya Hybrid is not quite as well-suited for stomach sleepers over 130 pounds, especially those who prioritize a firmer sleeping surface.

Mattress Performance

In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.

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Vaya Hybrid Mattress Review Breakdown

The Vaya Hybrid mattress is built with three interior layers that combine to give it a total height of 12 inches. The overall feel of the Vaya Hybrid is medium firm, rating as about a 6 on the 1-10 firmness scale.

The Vaya Hybrid’s comfort system is made with two inches of Vaya Foam, a special polyfoam formulated by the company. Vaya Foam is designed to incorporate the best characteristics of memory foam and latex while avoiding their drawbacks.

As a result, the Vaya Foam comfort layer offers moderate contouring, giving it the ability to lightly tailor to and cradle the body to relieve pressure. The foam is responsive, generating a far bouncier feel than traditional memory foam and making it easier to move on top of the mattress. Its open-cell structure creates space for ventilating airflow to fight against heat buildup.

The support core of the Vaya Hybrid has two components: an eight-inch layer of pocketed innerspring coils and a two-inch base layer of high-density polyfoam. The individually wrapped coils can rapidly contract and expand, adjusting to the body’s weight to deliver both support and bounce.

The coils are reinforced around the perimeter to prevent bothersome sinking around the edge. The dense polyfoam beneath them contributes extra stability to the mattress as a whole.

The cover is made with a lightweight polyester that is sleek, moisture-wicking, and breathable. It has a basic white color for a minimalist look but a light texture that offers extra comfort to the touch.

With this array of materials, the Vaya Hybrid confers a mix of pressure relief and bounce along with above-average ventilation and temperature control. The medium firm feel works for most sleepers, but Vaya does not offer this mattress in any other firmness levels.

Mattress Sizing

The mattress is available in all six of the most common mattress sizes and has standard dimensions for those sizes. The height profile of the Vaya Hybrid is 12 inches, which is about average for a hybrid.

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