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Vaya Hybrid Review

Derek Hales

Written by: Derek Hales

Updated On:

Vaya Hybrid cover photo
9.35 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.1
9.0 Cooling
9.7 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
9.0 Edge Support
9.6 Sex
9.0 Pressure Relief
9.5 Off-Gassing
9.8 Company

Best For

  • Sleepers looking for a mattress under $1,000 (for queen)
  • Very low motion transfer
  • Fast response time
  • Lightweight or side sleepers

Considerations

  • May not be supportive enough for heavier sleepers
  • Good, but not amazing pressure relief

Our Verdict

The Vaya Hybrid mattress is a budget-friendly mattress designed for sleepers on a budget who still want a solid-performing mattress.

During our performance tests, the Vaya exhibited very good cooling performance, deep sinkage, very low motion transfer, extremely fast response time, high bounce, very good edge support, excellent sex performance, very good pressure relief, excellent off-gassing, and an excellent company score as well.

It’s not a perfect mattress, but at this price point it does far more correct than it has misses. If you need to keep the price at $1,000 or less the Vaya Hybrid is a good choice.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5.5)

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

YouTube video

Performance Tests

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and value of the mattress. Testing categories include:

Test Rating
CoolingVery Good
SinkageDeep
Motion TransferVery Low
Response TimeExtremely Fast
BounceVery High
Edge SupportVery Good
SexExcellent
Pressure ReliefVery Good
Off-GassingExcellent
CompanyExcellent
9.0

Cooling Test

Cooling performance on the Vaya Hybrid was good, but not great. Within the first 5 minutes of the test, I felt a notable warmness.

Baseline Temp.

81.1° F

Max Temp.

88.4° F

Ending Temp.

84.4° F

Max Temp.

Vaya Hybrid before cooling test
Vaya Hybrid before cooling test

Ending Temp

Vaya Hybrid after cooling test
Vaya Hybrid after cooling test
  • 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

There was generalized heat retention around everywhere that my body contacted the mattress. I won’t go as far as to call it a “hot” mattress, but it is definitely “warm”.

The Vaya Hybrid has a relatively high degree of sinkage. The top 2.0” quilted layer is soft and plush. As a result, that fabric and foam quickly wraps around your body.

Even as a relatively lightweight body (140 pounds), I still felt a fairly high degree of envelopment.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

Time ElapsedTemperature
1 minute85.9°
2 minutes84.9°
3 minutes84.5°
4 minutes84.6°
5 minutes84.4°

Looking at our objective data, the max surface level temperature was 88.4° Fahrenheit, which is 1.3 degrees lower than the average max temp (based on all of our tests to date).

Despite this fact, the overall cooling performance on the Vaya leaves something to be desired. Vaya is the sister brand of Zoma and Amerisleep, both of which I found notably better when it comes to cooling.

Sinkage Test

The Vaya Hybrid has a deep level of sinkage. In our tests, we measured 2.51” of sinkage depth.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

Vaya Hybrid sinkage test
Vaya Hybrid sinkage test

This is 0.27” deeper than the average sinkage depth of 2.24” (based on all of our tests to date). Generally, I like to see 2.0-2.3” of contouring sinkage.

It’s enough to relieve pressure and create a nice degree of hug, but not so deep as to create excessive envelopment, compound cooling issues, or cause sleepers to feel “stuck”.

The Vaya hybrid is a bit beyond my ideal range of sinkage, though it’s not too extreme.

For sleepers who like a little more of a hugging feel it’s a great option. Notably, the contouring hug doesn’t have as much of a precise and exacting feel as memory foam.

However, because it’s on the deeper end of the spectrum you do feel more material wrapping up around the sides of your body.

9.7

Motion Transfer Test

The Vaya Hybrid has a very low level of motion transfer. In our tests, we measured 6.10 m/s² of acceleration range.

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

This is just a little more than the average of 5.93 m/s² (based on all of our tests to date). When it comes to motion transfer, being average is still pretty solid (primarily because we mostly test high-performance mattresses).

Max. Acceleration

2.85 m/s²

Min. Acceleration

-3.25 m/s²

Accel. Range

6.10 m/s²

The relatively soft 4.0” layer of quilted cover and poly foam on top of the mattress absorb and disperse energy. The result is the Vaya Hybrid does a nice job at managing motion.

When we look at the motion transfer chart (which visualizes our accelerometer data), we see the most significant energy spikes between 0.00 and 0.36 seconds.

Vaya Hybrid motion transfer chart
Vaya Hybrid motion transfer chart

A moderate level of motion persists up until 1.06 seconds, before trailing off. While the motion duration is longer than we like to see, the peaks are still relatively restrained.

As a result, the Vaya Hybrid is still a good choice for couples. Vaya Hybrid isn’t the best or lowest motion transfer on the market (that’s typically reserved for all foam and memory foam mattresses). That said, for a budget-friendly hybrid it’s hard to complain too much.

10

Response Test

The Vaya Hybrid has an extremely fast material response time. In our tests, we measured a mostly recovered response time of 0.3 seconds with a full material recovery of 0.8 seconds.

Mostly Recovered

0.3 sec.

Complete Recovery

0.8 sec.

The fastest mattresses we’ve tested to date mostly recover within 0.2 seconds and fully recover within 0.3 seconds.

While Vaya Hybrid doesn’t quite match the very fastest response times on the market, it’s not far off.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

Compared to the average, Vaya is notably better. On average, based on all of our tests to date, we have measured a mostly recovered response time of 0.52 seconds and full material recovery of 0.94 seconds.

All things considered, Vaya Hybrid has a fast material response time and is more than sufficient to help prevent sleepers from feeling stuck and quickly adapting to changes in moving during the night.

Bounce Test

There is a very high level of bounce on the Vaya Hybrid mattress. In our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 13.93”.

Max. Depth

6.10″

Max. Rebound

7.83″

Total Bounce

13.93″

This is 4.64” more bounce than the average of 9.29” (based on all of our bounce tests to date).

Typically, I like to see bounce between 8-12”.

Max. Sinkage Depth

Vaya Hybrid max bounce depth
Vaya Hybrid max bounce depth

Max Bounce Height

Vaya Hybrid max bounce height
Vaya Hybrid max bounce height

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

As a result, Vaya Hybrid is a bit beyond that. A higher level of bounce is certainly creating more motion on the Vaya.

However, more bounce also makes it easier to move around on, gives it a more traditional feel, and makes it better for sex. While there are some consequences to higher bounce, for the most part, more bounce has greater benefits compared to less bounce.

9.0

Edge Support Test

Edge support on the Vaya Hybrid leaves much to be desired. In both our sitting and lying edge support tests the performance was good, but certainly not great.

Max Sinkage

5.00″

Lying Support

Very Good

In our sitting edge support tests, I measured 5.0” of sinkage compression. This is 0.36” more sinkage than the average of 4.64”. However, when it comes to edge support, being average isn’t where you want to be.

In general, I am looking for 4.0” or less of sitting edge compression.

With the Vaya Hybrid’s 5.0” of sinkage there is a significant level of edge compression, causing the edge to feel less than supportive.

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

Sitting, 140 lbs.

Vaya Hybrid edge support
Vaya Hybrid edge support

Sitting, 200 lbs.

Vaya Hybrid edge support - with vest
Vaya Hybrid edge support – with vest

It’s a similar story with edge support while lying. I felt reasonably well supported while lying on my side.

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

Lying on Edge, 140 lbs.

Vaya Hybrid edge support - side sleeping
Vaya Hybrid edge support – side sleeping

Lying on Edge, 200 lbs.

Vaya Hybrid edge support - side sleeping with vest
Vaya Hybrid edge support – side sleeping with vest

However, when lying on my back I felt less well supported. While on my back you have more support on the side of your body that’s closer to the middle of the mattress and less on the absolute edge.

Vaya Hybrid edge support - back sleeping
Vaya Hybrid edge support – back sleeping

As a result, there is a sense of material collapse. The Vaya Hybrid has a moderate degree of slope away from the edge of the mattress, a product of both the foam and cover.

This design choice isn’t doing the Vaya Hybrid any favors for lying edge support. All that said, edge support just isn’t amazing on Vaya. You’ll need to sleep several inches away from the edge to feel fully supported.

9.6

Sex Test

To score sex performance we look at a number of different factors that all play a role in quality sex. Three of the most important factors include:

Sex Bounce

10

Edge Support

9.0

Noise

9.0

In addition to the factors above, there are a few other things to consider as well, like pressure relief and cooling.

Here’s a look at our complete sex formula:

Sex Score Formula = (Bounce * 0.6) + (Edge Support * 0.2) + (Noise * 0.1) + (Pressure Relief * 0.05) + (Cooling * 0.05)

We use the following scores, plugged into the formula, to derive a sex score for each mattress.

Sex FactorFactor WeightScore
Bounce60%10
Edge Support20%9.0
Noise10%9.0
Pressure Relief5%9.0
Cooling5%9.0

For the Vaya Hybrid, these individual factors generated a sex score of 9.6.

This mattress has a high bounce which is oftentimes great for sex performance.

Vaya Hybrid edge support - sitting
Vaya Hybrid edge support – sitting

Edge support is good, but not great, so performance takes a bit of a dip in that regard. The mattress is comfortable, fairly cool, and has good pressure relief.

All things considered, this mattress should contribute to better sex performance than most other foam-based mattresses.

9.0

Pressure Relief Test

So a little more about pressure relief. Overall, the pressure relief on the Vaya Hybrid is good, but not great.

Throughout our series of tests, I felt a surprising level of pressure point build-up.

Most notably that pressure was isolated to my shoulders, especially my shoulder blade.

It seems to me that the coil system just isn’t the most high end and/or the foams aren’t creating as much support / transitional support as they should.

Comfort Layer

4.0″

Support Layer

10.0″

While the Vaya Hybrid has 4.0” of comfort material, 2.0” of that is the quilted cover.

That quilted cover is extremely soft and not very dense. As a result, even lightweight sleepers like myself sink straight through it. So you end up with really just 2.0” of comfort material between you and a coil system.

Vaya Hybrid dog
Vaya Hybrid dog

If someone as light as me can feel pressure points build up in the shoulders that’s a definite issue. Heavier bodies and side sleepers in particular would be likely to experience pressure relief issues.

I won’t go as far as to say it’s a bad level of pressure relief, only that it could be better. I cannot help but compare this mattress to the Zoma Hybrid, its sister brand.

The Zoma Hybrid is only slightly more expensive, but was significantly better in terms of pressure relief and overall material performance.

9.5

Off-Gassing Test

The Vaya Hybrid has a strong smell out of the box, but not really anything unusual.

Initial Smell Strength

Strong

Off-Gassing Period

6 days

It took about 6 days for the mattress to fully off-gas, which is about twice the average amount of time. That being said, off-gassing is a one-time process that takes place. And once it is done, you don’t have to worry about it.

To speed up off-gassing, put the mattress in a well-ventilated room and leave off any sheets or bedding until it has fully off-gassed.

9.8

Company

Vaya has very good company policies. They offer a 100-night trial period with free shipping and returns.

Company Factor
Trial Period100 nights
Warranty10 years
ShippingFree
ReturnsFree
Country of OriginUSA

After the trial period, they continue to offer support with a 10-year warranty on the mattress.

How firm is the Vaya Hybrid?

The Vaya Hybrid is a 5.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. It is just a touch softer than a medium-firm.

firmness - 5.5 out of 10

The top 2.0” quilted cover is extremely soft and doesn’t appear to be especially dense.

This gives it a high degree of immediate softness, but also means there is a less dense overall comfort layer between sleepers and the coils system.

Support & Sleeping Positions

In my view, support is really a mixed bag on the Vaya Hybrid. Despite the 4.0” thick comfort layer and 10.0” of support materials, the mattress just doesn’t feel tremendously supportive.

I only weigh 140 pounds and while lying on my back I noted a significant degree of sinkage under my butt and hips, far more than I typically see on most other mattresses I’ve tested.

Sleeper WeightStomach SleepersSide SleepersBack Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.YesYesYes
150-250 lbs.YesYesYes
250-300 lbs.NoNoNo

The result is that I did not feel well supported on my back. While lying on my side I felt much better support. Part of this is simply due to the firmness and relative softness of the top comfort layers.

It’s a mattress that’s going to perform much better for side sleepers than it will for most back or stomach sleepers. Heavier weight back and stomach sleepers, in particular, should avoid this mattress.

The Vaya Hybrid is a budget-friendly mattress. As a result, there are going to be pros and cons.

It’s a mattress that can work well for some, but isn’t ideal for all sleepers.

Vaya Hybrid corner
Vaya Hybrid corner

In my view, the mattress is best suited for lighter-weight sleepers and side sleepers.

Heavier-weight sleepers in particular should look for more supportive mattresses.

Vaya Hybrid’s sister brands Zoma Hybrid and Amerisleep both offer a more robust and well-rounded level of support (while not being significantly more expensive).

Design

The Vaya Hybrid mattress is a 14″ thick mattress. It has a medium firmness of 5.5 out of 10 and has a pretty well-rounded performance.

Type

Hybrid

Thickness

14″

Firmness

5.5

Vaya Hybrid side
Vaya Hybrid side

As mentioned above, this mattress is designed with low cost in mind so it checks a lot of boxes for many sleepers.

But if you’re on the heavier side or are looking for excellent, luxury performance (especially concerning pressure relief) this likely is not the best mattress for you.

Materials

All foams used on the Vaya Hybrid are CertiPUR-US certified and made in the USA. The inside layers include the following materials:

  • 2.0″ quilted cover
  • 2.0″ poly foam
  • 8.0″ pocketed coils
  • 2.0″ support foam
Vaya Hybrid material layers
Vaya Hybrid material layers

The Cover

The cover of the Vaya Hybrid is 100% polyester. Aesthetically, it is white with light blue linear accents and there is linear stitching across the entire surface of the mattress.

Vaya Hybrid mattress cover
Vaya Hybrid mattress cover

The cover itself is quilted with a 2″ fill for a plush top. On the sides of the mattress is the same fabric that wraps around.

The Comfort Layer

Below the quilter cover is the primary foam comfort layer. This layer is a 2.0″ slab of poly foam that sits between the cover and the pocketed coil support base.

Vaya Hybrid pillow top layer
Vaya Hybrid pillow top layer

The Support Layer

The support layer of the Vaya Hybrid mattress is 8.0″ high pocketed coils. The coils are encased in a thin fabric individually and the coils located directly at the perimeter are also wrapped in foam at the outer edge.

Vaya Hybrid materials
Vaya Hybrid materials

This foam helps with edge support as well as limiting noise from the coils.

Product Evolution

The Vaya Hybrid was launched in June 2022. Being new to the market, there have been no changes to the mattress since its introduction. As the mattress ages, I will be sure to update this page with any relevant changes.

How is Vaya Hybrid Different?

There are not any features on the Vaya that are hugely different from the competition, but it’s still a nice mattress.

#1. Quilted Cover

The Vaya has a 2.0″ thick quilted cover. If you’re looking for deeper hug and contour on the surface of the mattress, a plush quilted cover is a great feature.

#2. 14″ Profile

If you’re looking for a mattress with a thicker profile, the Vaya Hybrid checks the box. Having a thicker height, your bed can have a taller look or can accommodate a lower frame.

Vaya Hybrid tag close-up
Vaya Hybrid tag close-up

#3 Budget Pick

One of the main draws of the Vaya is the low price tag. You can easily get a queen for under $1000, which is a big ask in today’s market, especially considering the current rate of inflation.

If price is the most important part of buying a new mattress, the Vaya could be a solid pick. It has good performance and is comfortable for many sleepers.

Other Mattresses to Consider

Not sure if the Vaya Hybrid is the best pick for you? Check out these three top-rated mattresses below for options with similar feels.

For Pressure Relief

Bear Hybrid material layers

Bear Hybrid

Copper Memory Foam

The Bear Hybrid is another top-performing hybrid. It uses pocketed coils, copper-infused memory foam, and transitional poly foam. This mattress has fantastic performance—an overall score of 9.63 and notably better pressure relief than what we saw on the Vaya.

For Pressure Relief

Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid material layers

Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid

Supports 325 lbs. per side

The Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid mattress has a 13″ profile and a 3.0″ comfort layer, made of memory foam. If you’re a heavier sleeper and concerned with support or pressure relief the AS3 is a great pick. This mattress can support up to 650 lbs (total).

For Alternate Firmness

WinkBed soft mattress

Winkbed

9.95 Overall Score

The Winkbed is a luxury hybrid. It has an ultra-plush top cover and is one of the top-rated mattresses that we’ve tested to date. It is available in three firmnesses—soft, medium, or firm. It’s a bit pricier than the Vaya, but what it lacks in savings, it makes up for in exceptional performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Check out some of the top FAQs on the Vaya Hybrid mattress below and get the answers you’re looking for.

How much does a Vaya Hybrid mattress cost?

Here are the current prices, with any sales or promotions reflected below:

Twin: $649
Twin XL: $749
Full: $799
Queen: $899
King: $1199
Cal. King: $1199

*Note: Sales prices are subject to change without notice or warning.

Is the Vaya mattress good for kids?

The Vaya uses Certi-PUR certified foams which can be good for kids. It does have a 14″ profile which may be a little high for young sleepers.

How long is the Vaya warranty?

The Vaya Hybrid comes with a 10-year warranty as well as a 100-night trial period.

About Derek Hales

Derek Hales

Derek Hales is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NapLab.com. He has been featured in Fast CompanyReader's DigestBusiness InsiderRealtor.com, Huffington Post, Washington Post, AskMen, and She Knows. Derek has personally tested over 320+ mattresses and hundreds of pillows, sheets, beds, and other sleep products.