GhostBed Comfort Hybrid Review

In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and feel of the mattress. We then take the results of those tests and compare them to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	GhostBed Comfort Hybrid	Average
Overall Score	8.63	8.55
Price (Queen)	$1,049	$1,539 (Hybrid only)
Cooling – Score	8.0	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	2.14″	2.20″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	7.5	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	10.47 m/s²	8.80 m/s²
Response Time – Score	10	8.8
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.3 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	9.40″	8.95″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	9.1	8.7
Edge Support – Sitting	3.75″	3.95″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Excellent
Sex – Score	8.6	8.3
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.0″	4.3″
Mattress Thickness	11″	12.2″
Off-Gassing – Score	7.8	8.1
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	8 days	7 days
Company – Score	9.4	8.8
Trial	101 nights	169 nights
Warranty	25 years	40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years

How is GhostBed Comfort Hybrid Different?

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid is an 11″ hybrid mattress with an overall performance level that is better than average and a price tag that is also lower than average, among hybrids.

Advantages

Beyond the low price, other advantages of the GhostBed include faster material responsiveness and better edge support as well, both for sitting and lying support. Sex performance, pressure relief, and company score are categories that performed above-average as well.

Neutral Factors

Neutral factors include moderate sinkage and moderate bounce. These factors are considered neutral since different sleepers will have different preferences in this area.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages of the GhostBed Comfort Hybrid include worse cooling performance as well as higher levels of motion transfer.

The mattress also took 8 days to fully off-gas, one day longer than the average.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has good cooling. During our tests, I felt a slight level of heat retention, but it was nothing I would describe as hot.

The mattress uses a layer of pocketed coils for support, those coils help to bring air into the mattress. In addition, Ghostbed’s product page says, “…[the] Ghost Ice cover provides a subtle cool-to-the-touch surface…”.

• Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
• Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
• Ending Temperature (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

In our tests, I did not feel that the cover created any notable cooling sensation. To be fair, the fabric seems to be good quality and the thin non-quilted design improves breathability. Even so, it wasn’t enough to overcome the slight heat retention issues we experienced during our tests.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 90.9° F. This is 1.0° more than the average of 89.9° F, based on all of our tests to date.

After getting off the mattress, the temperature declined by 6.4 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 1.6 degrees cooler than the average 0 to 1 minute decline of 4.8 degrees.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

When we consider the combination of objective data, my subjective experiences, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident in my view that cooling is good.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has moderate sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.14″. This is 0.06″ less sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.20″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

The mattress creates a balanced body contouring hug. The top-most foam layer is relatively soft, allowing for immediate sinkage, hug, and pressure relief. However, that higher-performance comfort foam up top is just 2.0” thick.

As a result, the body does come more into contact with the support coil unit, which creates more immediate pushback. In addition, the thin cover on the mattress creates more direct engagement with the foam layers, which helps create more hug around the body.

Even so, it’s not at a level I would call a “dramatic” hug. The mattress uses only poly foam, as opposed to memory foam. The poly foam is highly responsive and doesn’t create any type of a “stuck” feel, which many types of memory foam will.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has a moderate level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 10.47 m/s². This is 19% more motion transfer than the average of 8.80 m/s².

The Comfort Hybrid has a combination of factors creating higher bounce and higher motion. The thinner-than-average total height of the mattress, thinner-than-average comfort layer, use of all poly foam instead of memory foam, and the thin cover create the right conditions for more motion transfer.

The level of motion transfer is also documented in the video below.

This material design created more bounce than average. In addition, the highly responsive and spring materials mean that energy doesn’t easily disperse; instead, it rebounds.

In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest motion peaks from 0 to 0.2 seconds. Motion drops off notably thereafter, but we do see a modest secondary spike from 0.50 to 0.65 seconds.

It takes 1.13 seconds for the motion to return to near-zero levels of energy.

Motion Transfer Over Time

This motion duration is slightly longer than the average of 0.99 seconds. All things considered, motion transfer on the Comfort Hybrid just isn’t great. Both motion intensity and motion duration are worse than average.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has an extremely fast material response. In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.2 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the average of 0.4 seconds, based on all of our tests to date.

In our fully recovered responsiveness test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.3 seconds, which is 0.69 seconds faster than the average of 0.99 seconds. These response speeds are effectively instant.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

The mattress is able to rebound back to shape immediately, which facilitates great ease of movement and prevents any type of stuck feeling.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has a moderate level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 9.40″. This is 0.45″ more bounce than the average of 8.95″, based on all of our tests to date.

The higher bounce is the result of the same material and design choices that also delivered higher-than-average motion transfer. The thinner total height, thinner comfort layer, use of highly responsive poly foam, and thin cover are all working together to create higher bounce.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

That higher bounce is greatly beneficial for ease of movement and sex performance, but as we noted in our motion transfer tests, it’s also the reason for the higher motion transfer.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has excellent sitting edge support and excellent lying edge support.

In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 3.75″. This is 0.2″ less sitting sinkage than the average of 3.95″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.

While lying directly on the edge of the mattress, I felt that the support was excellent in all sleeping positions. The mattress is equipped with reinforced edge support coils as well as a support foam that wraps the entire perimeter. The edge support foam is 3.5″ wide and 5.0″ tall.

The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.

This combination of firmer coils and foam are having a significant positive impact on both lying and sitting edge support. It’s quite rare to see a mattress with both reinforced edge coils and perimeter support foam, and rarer yet at this price point.

Suffice to say, it’s fantastic to see these design and material choices in the mattress and it’s clear they are a major reason for the strong edge support.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has good sex performance. On the positive side, noise is minimal and both pressure relief and edge support are excellent.

With just 3.75” of sitting edge sinkage, the edge support is better than average and highly supportive, making the edge a usable part of the mattress for amorous activities.

Moving on, cooling earned a good score, even if it’s far from perfect. Nevertheless, it will be good enough for most couples. Lastly, we have bounce, which also earned a good, but not great score.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	8.4	High
Edge Support	20%	9.1	Excellent
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	9.0	Excellent
Cooling	5%	8.0	Good

With 9.40” of bounce height, the Comfort Hybrid has slightly more bounce than average. Even so, when it comes to bounce more is almost always better and the mattress would have certainly benefited from an increased bounce height.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has an excellent level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no significant pressure points on my body.

The mattress is equipped with 4.0″ of comfort material, which is 0.26″ less comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.26″, based on all of our tests to date.

The Comfort Hybrid creates an immediate level of softness and comfort, while also gradually transitioning sleepers into the more supportive layers. This comfort dynamic helped to deliver fantastic pressure relief.

In our tests, of the Ghostbed Comfort Foam we noted that pressure relief was not as good as what we experienced with the Comfort Hybrid. The coil unit on the hybrid version simply creates better transitional support, whereas the all-foam version creates a more abrupt pushback, which limits pressure relief.

The foam quality on the Comfort Hybrid looks and feels to be a reasonably good quality foam. Certainly, it’s not the best we’ve seen, but given the price, it seems appropriate.

In our pressure mapping tests, we measured a max PSI of 0.62, which is well within the 1.0 PSI threshold we hope to see. Overall, this feels like a solid mattress given the cost.

Is pressure relief perfect? Definitely not, but it’s better than average and will be sufficient for most sleepers. Overall, this also feels more like a value-oriented mattress and less of a luxury mattress.

For sleepers who want a more high-end experience, I would recommend the Ghostbed Luxe Hybrid.

Pressure Map – Side Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.13	0.62

Pressure Map – Back Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.08	0.52

Pressure Map – Stomach Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.09	0.44

When I consider our objective pressure mapping tests, material thickness, material quality, and my subjective experience on the mattress, I’m confident most sleepers will find the pressure relief to be excellent.

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. The mattress smelled for 8 days. This is 1.8 days longer than the average smell duration of 6.8 days.

Ghostbed mattresses come with a 101-night trial period and a 25-year warranty. Shipping and returns are both free.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Returns	40%	10	$0
Trial Period	30%	8.0	101 nights
Warranty	20%	10	25 years
Shipping	10%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

Comparing 100+ brands tested to date, the average trial period is 170 nights, 69 nights more than Ghostbed offers.

The GhostBed also has a 25-year warranty, 12 years longer than the 13-year average. Of course, this does exclude 41% of all mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

The Ghostbed Comfort Hybrid is available in a single firmness, medium-firm, rating as a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale.

This firmness is generally suitable for a wide range of sleepers, including most body weights and sleeping positions.

Support on the GhostBed Comfort Hybrid is excellent. During our tests, I felt well supported in all sleeping positions.

The mattress is equipped with a 7.0″ support layer. This is 0.89″ thinner than the average support layer thickness of 7.89″, based on all of our tests to date.

The foam within the core is zoned, meaning it is more supportive in the center third of the mattress. This extra support helps to create better spinal alignment and also better resists sagging and body impressions over time.

In addition, the mattress has a medium-firm feel, which is well-liked by most sleepers and ideal for most body types and all sleeping positions.

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

In addition to creating ample support, pressure relief is also more than sufficient, which allows the body to stay comfortable in the same positions for extended periods of time, improving restful sleep.

Based on all of my tests to date, an analysis of the materials, and my subjective experiences, I’m confident that most sleepers will find support on the GhostBed Comfort Hybrid to be excellent.

Design

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid is an 11″ hybrid mattress that comes in a single firmness option—Medium-Firm. The Ghostbed Comfort collection is Ghostbed’s least expensive mattress tier.

For a point of reference, the Ghostbed Signature Hybrid is the mid-tier and the GhostBed Luxe Hybrid is the upper-tier option. Among all three mattresses, the GhostBed Luxe Hybrid has the highest overall performance.

Materials

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid is 11″ thick and contains a combination of poly foam, pocketed coils, and support foam, all wrapped up within a thin cover. From top to bottom, here is a full list of the materials used in this mattress:

• 2.00” poly foam
• 2.00” poly foam
• 6.00” pocketed coils
• 1.00” support foam

The Cover

The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid has a thin cover. While this is GhostBed’s “Ghost Ice” cover, designed for better cooling, I wasn’t impressed by the cooling performance on this mattress.

The mattress struggled with higher levels of heat retention than expected and the cover did not seem to notably improve the cooling experience on this mattress.

The Comfort Layer

The comfort layer is 4.0″ thick and made of two layers of poly foam. On top, there is a 2.0″ poly foam (gray) followed by a second 2.0″ poly foam (white). Together, these layers provide a 4.0″ comfort system above the support layer.

The Support Layer

The support layer is 7″  thick and is a combination of a 6″ tall coil unit and 1″ support foam layer.

Additionally, the support layer is not a zoned foam. Higher-end mattresses sometimes employ the use of zoned support layers for better support and pressure relief. But to keep the price low, the GhostBed Comfort Hybrid skips this design.

I will add, there is a layer of foam that reinforces the edge and prevents the coils from running end-to-end. As mentioned above, the addition of foam encased edges and stronger coils located at the edge of the mattress is pretty rare to see, especially at this price point.

Product Evolution

GhostBed first launched in 2015 and hit the market with one mattress, the GhostBed Classic.

Over the years, more mattresses have been added to the lineup. The GhostBed Comfort Hybrid was added in 2025, as the base level among 3 new hybrid mattresses (the Comfort Hybrid, the Signature Hybrid, and the Luxe Hybrid).

This mattress offers the lowest price hybrid point from GhostBed and is a good option for sleepers who want a hybrid but also want to save cash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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