A hybrid mattress blends foam and pocket springs in one mattress. Usually this involves a more substantial foam layer than other mattresses that are marketed as innerspring.
A hybrid mattress offers a 'best of both worlds' type feel, where there is added support from the pocket coils and a comfortable, pressure point relieving surface.
Though there are latex and memory foam hybrids, the feel of them can be quite different because of the response of the latex vs the memory foam's slow response.
Pros: Best of both worlds with memory foam / latex and pocket coils provide ultimate comfort and support.
Cons: Beware of the foams being used as some hybrids still off-gas or sag because of lower quality materials.
Reflex foam is commonly found in the transitionary and base foam layer of foam mattresses. It is higher density than memory foam, but still has enough give to it where it isn't as hard as a solid surface.
Reflex foam, like memory foam, is a polyurethane foam blend, which has been adjusted for higher density during its manufacturing.
Although some very firm mattresses are made completely of reflex foams, most foam mattresses are a blend of memory foam on the top layer followed by reflex foams in the middle and bottom layers.
Pros: Firmer, supportive foam that enables enough contour for heavier sleepers and support to traditional memory foam mattresses.
Cons: Lower quality foams can offgas toxic chemicals and sag faster than alternatives.
Overall Score:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Reflex Foam: 8.6/10
Comfort:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Reflex Foam: 8.7/10
Softness:
Hybrid: 9.8/10
Reflex Foam: 8/10
Cooling:
Hybrid: 9.2/10
Reflex Foam: 8.1/10
Hypoallergenic:
Hybrid: 9.2/10
Reflex Foam: 8.1/10
Odor:
Hybrid: 9.2/10
Reflex Foam: 8.1/10
General Support:
Hybrid: 9.2/10
Reflex Foam: 8.1/10
Eco-Conscious:
Hybrid: 9.2/10
Reflex Foam: 8.1/10
Price Value:
Hybrid: 8.4/10
Reflex Foam: 9.2/10