Layla Hybrid Mattress Review

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

Rather watch than read? We’ve got our complete Layla Hybrid video review below:

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 9 different factors that impact the comfort and feel of the mattress. Testing categories include:

1. Cooling
2. Sinkage
3. Motion Transfer
4. Response Time
5. Bounce
6. Edge Support
7. Sex
8. Pressure Relief
9. Off-Gassing

The Layla mattress is a flippable mattress that has a softer side as well as a firmer side. For this reason, we ran all nine tests on both sides, resulting in a total of 18 tests for Layla.

Here is an overview of how each side of the Layla performed.

Layla Hybrid: Soft Side

Test	Rating
Cooling	Excellent
Sinkage	Deep
Motion Transfer	Extremely Low
Response Time	Extremely Fast
Bounce	Moderate
Edge Support	Fair
Sex	Very Good
Pressure Relief	Exceptional
Off-Gassing	Excellent
Company	Excellent

Layla Hybrid: Firm Side

Test	Rating
Cooling	Excellent
Sinkage	Moderate
Motion Transfer	Extremely Low
Response Time	Extremely Fast
Bounce	High
Edge Support	Fair
Sex	Excellent
Pressure Relief	Excellent
Off-Gassing	Excellent
Company	Excellent

How is Layla Hybrid Different?

The Layla Hybrid is a flippable hybrid which inherently makes it different from many hybrids based on that feature alone.

In addition to having a flippable design, this mattress also has slightly better overall performance as well as a price that is just a tad over the price of the average memory foam hybrid mattress.

Advantages

Other advantages also include slightly better cooling performance, low levels of motion transfer, and a thicker-than-average mattress thickness (13″ total).

Neutral Factors

This mattress has 7% deeper sinkage than average as well as 17% less bounce than average. These two factors are more preferential than “good vs. bad” but still important to consider.

Disadvantages

Edge support is a bit lacking on the Layla Hybrid as well as sex performance being below average. It’s the combination of lower bounce levels as well as poorer edge support that really hurt the sex score.

Pro Tip: For better sex performance flip the mattress over to the firm side before things heat up. The firmer side has higher levels of bounce and may improve sex.

Factor	Layla Hybrid	Average
Overall	9.59	9.52
Price	$1,499	$1,443 (Memory Foam Hybrid only)
Cooling	9.5	9.4
Max Sinkage	2.33″	2.17″
Total Motion Transfer	2.45 m/s²	8.43 m/s²
Response Time	0.4 sec.	0.4 sec.
Total Bounce	8.02″	9.66″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage	6.25″	4.12″
Mattress Thickness	13.0″	11.9″
Sex Overall	9.4	9.6
Comfort Material	4.5″	4.2″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	4 days	5 days
Trial	120 nights	163 nights
Warranty	10 years	26% have lifetime warranties, average of other 74% of mattresses is 14 years

During our cooling tests, we look at three important temperatures—baseline, maximum, and the ending temperature. Here’s a breakdown of what that means.

• 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

Now let’s dive into the exact performance of each side of the Layla.

Layla Soft – Cooling Test

During our cooling tests I did not feel warm. The Layla mattress does an excellent job at maintaining a cool sleeping surface and breathing well.

The hybrid design and copper gel foam work well together to keep air flowing (through the pocketed coils) and avoid the build-up of heat within the foams (thanks to the copper and gel).

Looking at our objective data, the Layla Hybrid soft side hit 92.3 degrees after lying on it for 15 minutes. This is on the higher side compared to many of the mattresses we’ve tested.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

Even so, in my view, the surface temperature isn’t fully capturing the cooling profile of this mattress. While the surface is slightly warmer, the overall feel of the mattress is not a warming one.

Layla Firm – Cooling Test

Our tests on the Layla Hybrid firm side reinforced the experience we had on the soft side.

Speaking subjectively, I felt that the Layla did not heat up during our tests. I felt comfortably cool for the duration of the test.

Our objective testing data nearly mirrored what we saw on the Layla soft side, with a max temperature of 92.4 degrees on the firm side and 92.3 on the soft side.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

The ending temperature was also a near mirror at 87.1° on the firm side and 86.9° on the soft side. This indicates that heat dissipation is going to be substantially similar on both the soft and firm sides.

The copper gel memory foam does seem to play a significant factor in overall cooling performance on both the firm and soft sides.

The level of sinkage is documented in the images below.

The sinkage on the Layla is notably less on the firm side, which is to be expected. The materials are firmer and there is simply a less thick comfort layer.

Compared to other firm mattresses, we found the Layla firm to offer a little more sinakge than many others we’ve tested. 2.01″ is a moderate level of sinkage and very much within the normal range on even medium-firm mattresses.

Despite the increase in sinkage offered, the feel is still a firm 7.5 out of 10.

On the soft side, we measured sinkage to be 2.33″, which offers a bit more contouring and hug than the firm side. 2.33″ of sinkage is just slightly more than the average sinkage across all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which is 2.22″.

There’s a little more motion transfer on the firm side compared to the soft, but it’s not dramatic. And it’s still well within what we’d consider to be a “good” range.

Layla Soft – Motion Transfer Test

The level of motion transfer from the soft side of the Layla is documented in the video below.

The Layla Hybrid soft has extraordinary low motion transfer, with a documented acceleration range of 2.45 m/s². This is the 3rd lowest motion transfer we’ve tested to date and the lowest among any hybrid mattress we’ve tested.

Typically, all foam, but especially memory foam, mattresses excel in motion transfer. So seeing a hybrid mattress perform well is exciting stuff. 

Layla Firm – Motion Transfer Test

The level of motion transfer from the firm side of the Layla is documented in the video below.

Motion transfer was effectively the same on the Layla Hybrid firm side as we experienced on the soft side. Our accelerometer tests revealed an acceleration range of 2.32 m/s², which is actually slightly better than the soft side.

Overall, we are greatly impressed with the motion isolation on the Layla Hybrid. Both sides performed extremely well and it’s easily the best hybrid we’ve tested to date with respect to keeping motion transfer to a minimum.

Response time on both the soft and firm sides was extremely fast.

Layla – Soft

The response time was extremely fast at 0.4 seconds to mostly recover, with a full material recovery occurring by 0.5 seconds.

The hybrid design is really driving much of this. The pocketed coils spring back to shape instantly, helping to expedite the recovery of the foams on top (which by themselves might be slightly slower).

The level of responsiveness on the side side is documented in the video below.

Layla – Firm

Response time on the Layla Hybrid firm side was extremely fast and nearly identical to what we experienced on the soft side.

Within 0.4 seconds it’s mostly recovered and the materials fully recover back to their original shape within 0.6 seconds.

Below is the video of the response time on the firm side:

With a response time like this, it is unlikely that sleepers will ever feel “stuck” on either side of the Layla mattress.

Bounce range was a little more on the firm side compared to the soft side, which as with motion transfer, was expected.

The materials on the firm side just don’t dissipate energy in the same way that the softer side will. As a result, you get a little more bounce.

Layla – Soft

Our tests revealed a bounce height of 8.02”. This is slightly higher than the average bounce height of 7.9” among all the mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Typically, I like to see mattresses with a bounce height in the 7-10” range. In my view, that’s a high enough level that it’s easy to move on, enjoyable to have sex on, and offers a certain traditional bounce feel. The Layla Hybrid is right in the sweet spot at 8.02”.

The level of bounce on the soft side is documented in the video below.

Layla – Firm

Bounce was slightly higher on the firm Layla side, reaching a height of 10.04”. This makes sense, as the firmer feel is likely leading to greater rebound.

Softer materials dissipate energy, while firmer materials store and return more energy. Even so, a bounce of 10.04” is very much within the normal range and will be comfortable for most sleepers.

Here is what the bounce on the firm side looks like:

Edge support just wasn’t great on either the soft or firm side, at least while sitting. However, it was definitely better while lying down.

Layla – Soft Side

Edge support on the Layla Hybrid soft side left something to be desired. In our test photographs, we measured 6.25” of edge sinkage while sitting on the mattress.

This is considerably deeper than the average mattress compression we’ve tested to date, which is 4.85″.

Certainly, the soft feel is creating more sinkage by its very nature. In addition, this mattress being flippable is also creating additional edge support issues. Instead of having a taller coil or true support foams on the base, you have layers of comfort foam.

That said, while lying on the mattress I felt that the Layla Hybrid soft supported my body weight better.

So certainly even pressure across the edge is better, while direct pressure while sitting is going to have a more dramatic impact on edge support performance.

Layla – Firm Side

It’s a similar story on the firm side. Edge support isn’t great while sitting, but better while lying down.

While sitting on the firm side we measured 6.5” of compression. This is the most edge support sinkage we’ve tested on any mattress to date.

Notably, while lying on the mattress I did feel far more supported than while sitting. The Layla Hybrid Firm seems to do better when weight is more evenly distributed, but like the soft side, doesn’t offer great support when sitting or other heavy pressures are applied to a specific area.

The best mattresses for sex have high bounce, good edge support, quiet materials, and good pressure relief and cooling.

These 5 factors make up the NapLab sex performance score.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Layla – Soft Side	Layla – Firm Side
Bounce	60%	9.5	10
Edge Support	20%	8.4	8.3
Noise	10%	10	10
Pressure Relief	5%	10	8.0
Cooling	5%	9.5	9.5

For Layla, these individual factors generated a sex score of 9.5 on the soft side and 9.6 on the firm side.

From our scores above, you may be asking how both sides of the mattress had such a similar score when the soft side outperformed the firm side in nearly every category.

The answer comes down to how these scores are weighted. Arguably, one of the most important elements for good sex is good bounce in a mattress.

The firm side of the Layla has more bounce, hence the higher bounce score. However, the firm side has worse edge support and pressure relief compared to the soft side.

If edge support, pressure relief, and cooling are more important, stick to the soft side and take a little less bounce in exchange for the other factors being better.

Luckily, all it takes is a single flip for the Layla to switch back and forth so you can try out both sides and see which one you like better.

Overall pressure relief was excellent on both the soft and firm side of the Layla Hybrid mattress.

How was pressure relief on the soft side?

The soft side of the Layla mattress has excellent pressure relief and really allows for relief on all major pressure points. It’s a soft mattress, but not so soft as to create new issues (like excessive sinkage, a stuck feeling, lack of support, etc.)

The materials on top are just buttery soft, while still offering good support.

There is 4.5″ of comfort materials before engaging with the firmer support layers, which should be more than sufficient for most sleepers.

How was pressure relief on the firm side?

I was equally as impressed with the pressure relief on the firm side as the soft. Despite the firmer feel, the mattress still does a nice job at providing enough sinkage and give so that pressure points are better relieved.

Right out of the box, the Layla flippable hybrid had a pretty strong smell. Off-gassing performance was pretty typical, taking about 4 days.

Because the mattress is flippable, the off-gassing is basically the same for both sides of the Layla.

The company score takes a look at factors that may influence your experience with the mattress.

Factors include length of the trial period, warranty, shipping / return costs, and country of origin.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Trial Period	25%	9	120 nights
Warranty	25%	10	10 years
Shipping	25%	10	$0
Returns	25%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

The company terms at Layla are pretty favorable for consumers.

The Layla Hybrid comes with a 120-night trial period, a 10-year warranty, free shipping, and free returns if it doesn’t work out.

The Layla Hybrid is a flippable mattress that has a firm side and a soft side. The soft side is around a 4.5 out of 10 and the firmer side is closer to a 7.5 out of 10.

The soft side of the Layla may be a good choice for side sleepers, lighter-weight sleepers, or those looking for a little more hug and contour.

The firm side of the Layla is better for back or stomach sleepers, due to the level of firmness. However, heavier weighted side-sleepers may find it to be a good fit as well.

Depending on your size, weight, and preferred sleeping position, you may find that each side of the Layla mattress may be a better or worse fit for you and your body.

The tables below indicate what we think are the ideal body types and sleeping positions for each Layla side.

Layla – Soft Side

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-225 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
225-300 lbs.	Maybe	Maybe	Maybe

Layla – Firm Side

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

Design

The design of the Layla hybrid is to be a flippable hybrid that can be slept on as a soft mattress or a firm mattress, depending on your needs and personal preferences.

The profile of the Layla is 13″ thick and it offers advantages for a variety of sleepers.

Materials

The Layla hybrid is essentially pocketed coils, sandwiched on both sides by layers of foam. Here is the exact material breakdown.

Here’s the breakdown of the soft side:

And here’s what the firm side looks like:

The Cover

The Layla hybrid uses a thin cover, regardless of which side of the mattress you are using. It is breathable and stretchy, with hexagon stitching for a subtle textured feel.

The Comfort Layer

Depending on what side of the mattress you’re on, you will find a completely different feel and comfort layer.

On the soft side, this layer is composed of a 2.5″ copper gel memory foam and 2.0″ poly foam.

Flipping it over to the firm side, there is a 1.0″ copper gel memory foam layer on top of a 1.5″ poly foam layer.

The Coil Layer

The support layer is 6″ thick and is made up of hundreds of pocketed coils. No matter which side of the mattress you prefer, the central coil layer is the main point of support for both sides of the mattress.

As your body sinks through the foam, you begin to engage with the coils, which compress independently to support as needed.

Product Evolution

Layla first launched in 2016 with their flippable memory foam mattress. The hybrid wasn’t developed until later, but the concept is the same basic idea.

There have not been significant changes to the design of the Layla Hybrid mattress since its initial conception.

Other Mattresses to Consider

If you like the Layla, here are three other options that you may want to consider as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still wondering if the Layla Hybrid is a good fit? Check out our list of top FAQs below: