Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid Mattress Review 2026
We tested the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid. The bed combines layers of safety-certified memory foam with innerspring coils for pressure and pain relief.
- Our testers were impressed with the pressure and pain relief capabilities of the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid.
- Tuft & Needle mattresses cost $945–$2,045. The brand’s hybrid mattresses cost more than the all-foam offerings.
- The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid carries three safety certifications. It’s CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold certified, and fiberglass-free.
- Tuft & Needle uses three kinds of memory foam in the topper for its hybrid mattress.
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Quality sleep plays an important role in overall health and longevity.1 This makes choosing the right mattress more than just a comfort decision. Tuft & Needle, founded in 2012, designs mattresses to help people sleep better. The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid is the brand’s coil-and-foam upgrade to its all-foam Mint mattress. It combines contouring foam layers with a supportive coil system.
Tuft & Needle recommends the Mint Hybrid for side sleepers. Our testers also found it comfortable for back sleepers. In this Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid review, we’ll break down how the mattress performed in our testing. We looked at the bed’s responsiveness, cooling, pressure relief, and support. Plus, we’ll let you know what to expect if you decide to bring it home.
Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid
- Three layers of foam comprise the topper
- Good pressure relief
- Three safety certifications
Why choose the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid?
The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid is advertised to “help you wake up, awake.” We take that to mean the Mint Hybrid’s main goal is helping you sleep well. A good night’s sleep allows your muscles and discs to recover from the day's near-constant load.2
The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid aims to promote healthy sleep through its thoughtful composition. The bed combines three layers of foam with a layer of individually wrapped coils. Its hybrid design offers balanced support and pressure relief. Hybrid mattresses like this one have a coil layer beneath the mattress topper. In the case of the Mint Hybrid, the topper is two layers of the brand's unique Flex Foam, a layer of Release Foam, and two more layers of Adaptive Foam.
Our testers found that the Mint Hybrid offered solid pressure relief in all three sleeping positions—stomach, back, and side. The mattress excelled in pressure relief for back and side sleepers, earning a 4.5/5 for both categories.
Another good reason to choose the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid is its certifications. The mattress is fiberglass-free and holds CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold certifications. These certifications mean the mattress has been tested for certain harmful materials. Those materials include mercury, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and some flame retardants. Its GREENGUARD Gold certification also means it meets strict limits for chemicals that can affect indoor air quality.
Understanding our scoring
Our mattress recommendations are based on our thorough research and testing. We created two scores to reflect the needs of our audience:
- Accessibility score: A combined score reflecting factors that make it easier to move around and get in and out of bed.
- Pain relief score: A combined score reflecting factors that help relieve pain while in bed.
The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid: Certified safe pressure relief
Tuft & Needle stands out for its safety certifications and pressure relief. The bed's lowest pressure relief score was for stomach sleeping, where it still earned a 3.5/5 from our testers. The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid carries more certifications than most of the mattresses we’ve tested. At $2,045 for a queen, it's the most expensive Tuft & Needle option. But it’s still a fraction of the cost of half our best mattresses for couples.
The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid
- Impressive pressure relief
- Easier to switch positions on top of
- More affordable than other mattress brands
- Three safety certifications
- Pain relief score: 3.35/5
- Material: Hybrid
- Brand firmness rating: 6/10
- Best for: Side, back, and stomach sleepers
Pros
- GREENGUARD Gold certified
- Free shipping and returns
- Financing available through Affirm
Cons
- Poor seated edge support
- Too much sinkage in lying edge support
- Retains heat
What our testers thought of the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid
Our testers found the Mint Hybrid incredibly responsive. They found the soft memory foam top bounces back into shape. Responsiveness benefits combination and side sleepers. The memory foam contours to hug the body without leaving our testers feeling stuck in the bed. “This mattress whips back into shape quickly after pressing it with my hands,” said one tester. We credit the responsiveness to the Mint Hybrid’s three layers of foam. It boasts the brand's trademark Flex Foam, Release Foam, and Adaptive Foam.
All that foam certainly cushions and contours. But too much memory foam can make it difficult to move around on a mattress. The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid isn't the worst at this, but its foam does impede some movement. “The foam is so soft it takes a little effort,” said one tester, “but moving around it is pretty easy.”
Hybrid mattresses like this one combine foam layers with innerspring coils. This balances support and pressure relief. And the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid truly shone during pressure relief testing. “This is very comfortable,” said one tester during side-sleeping simulations. “I don’t feel hugged too tight, but I can feel sinkage evenly around my body.”
The Mint Hybrid's memory foam layers help relieve pressure by cradling your joints and pressure points. The bed's coil layer beneath the foam provides support. “I feel like I am nesting into the mattress nicely,” said one back-sleeping tester. For both back and side sleeping positions, our testing team awarded the Mint Hybrid a pressure-relief score of 4.5/5. For stomach sleeping, the mattress earned a 3.5/5, which is still a very solid score. For pain relief—which pressure-relief scores influence—the Mint Hybrid earned a 3.35/5 from our testers.
The same memory foam topper that helps the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid excel at pressure and pain relief also results in weak edge support. Edge support is important if you want to feel stable while sleeping on the edge of the bed. It’s also helpful for sitting on the edge to tie your shoes or reach for a mobility aid. On both accounts, our testers gave the Mint Hybrid a 2 out of 5. “The mattress completely collapses when seated on the edge,” said one tester.
Who is the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid right for?
The Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid boasts three safety certifications. So it may be a good option for sleepers concerned about off-gassing and mattress composition. The Mint Hybrid would also fit well in the home of side or back sleepers. It could especially benefit those seeking pressure or pain relief.
| I may love it if I: | |
| Sleep with a partner | Maybe |
| Want pressure relief | Yes |
| Feel hot at night | No |
| Have mobility concerns | No |
| Sleep in the following positions | Side, back, stomach |
Who should keep looking for their perfect mattress?
- Sleepers who need solid edge support. If you like to sleep near the edge of the bed, or want a firmer edge to help you rise to meet your mobility aid or put on your shoes, go with the Helix Midnight. It scored 5/5 for edge support, compared to the Mint Hybrid’s 2/5. And it’s one of our most affordable mattresses.
- Anyone who sleeps hot. Despite Tuft & Needle’s claims of “exceptional cooling,” our testing team found the Mint Hybrid retained a lot of heat. The bed's temperature rose 12.9 degrees during testing. If you sleep hot but still want the Mint Hybrid, you can use cooling sheets to reduce heat retention. Or you could opt for one of the best cooling mattresses. Our testing team crowned the Saatva Classic our “best cooling hybrid mattress.”
How much do Tuft & Needle mattresses cost?
Tuft & Needle mattresses cost $945–$2,045 for a queen-size mattress. Sizing up will increase the price, as will shipping to Alaska or Hawaii. Opting for a hybrid mattress instead of an all-foam Tuft & Needle also increases the price. Unlike other mattress brands (like Avocado), there’s no option to pay for extra padding layers or firmness upgrades.
Price-wise, Tuft & Needle falls between Silk & Snow mattresses and hybrids from other retailers. The Silk & Snow Hybrid costs $975 for a queen, while the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid costs $2,045. The Leesa Natural Hybrid costs $2,099.
Comparing Tuft & Needle mattress costs
| Comparison Features | Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid |
Tuft & Needle Mint |
Tuft & Needle Original |
Tuft & Needle Original Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (queen) | $2,045 |
$1,345 |
$945 |
$1,545 |
| Brand firmness | 6 |
6 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
| Mattress type | Hybrid |
Foam |
Foam |
Hybrid |
The Tuft & Needle customer experience
Tuft & Needle doesn’t offer white-glove delivery. The brand does offer free removal of your old mattress for California residents only. Tuft & Needle claims it was going for “the easiest warranty [it] could come up with.” Said warranty, which is shorter than many mattress warranties, covers manufacturing defects.
Tuft & Needle offers an industry-standard 100-night trial. You can use it to get a true sense of whether the Mint Hybrid is right for you. If it’s not, contact customer support to start your return.
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Shipping: Free (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)
- Warranty: 10-year limited
Customer service
- Reach out via email to support@tuftandneedle.com or by phone to 877-842-2586.
Payment options
Credit card payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Other payment options include ELO, UnionPay, Japan Credit Bureau (JCB). For express checkout, your options are ShopPay, PayPal, Google Pay, or Venmo. You can finance your Tuft & Needle Mattress through Affirm.
The company currently offers 15% off for military members, first responders, and health care workers. The discount code can’t be combined with other promotional codes.
How to choose a Tuft & Needle mattress for you
Choosing which Tuft & Needle Mattress is for you is made slightly easier by the brand’s lack of add-ons. You don’t have to worry about adding extra foam or adjusting firmness at checkout.
As you choose the best Tuft & Needle mattress for you, ask yourself:
- Am I a back, side, or stomach sleeper?
- Do I sleep with a partner?
- Do I care about mattress material certifications?
- Do I want or need strong edge support?
The Mint Hybrid performed well across all three sleep positions. But it performed best for back and side sleepers. We can’t recommend the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid to light sleepers who share a bed, as its motion isolation score was only 3/5. But the Mint Hybrid may isolate enough motion for some couples.
How to use a Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid mattress
Tuft & Needle mattresses ship free to most of the U.S.; shipping fees apply for Alaska and Hawaii. There is no white-glove delivery option. California residents are eligible for free mattress removal.
Tuft & Needle mattresses arrive compressed in a cardboard box. We recommend having someone with you to help you lift the box and place it on the bed frame. We also recommend not opening the box until it’s on the frame. Compressed mattresses get much harder to wrangle once no longer compact.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tuft & Needle’s return policy?
If you used the mattress during your 100-night trial, Tuft & Needle will help you donate it locally. If the mattress is somehow unused and in the original packaging, Tuft & Needle will send a prepaid shipping label. You can start your return using an online form.
How long should a Tuft & Needle mattress last?
Most mattresses show signs of wear after seven to 10 years of use. While you can buy mattresses that won’t sag, the best thing you can do is rotate your mattress every four months. Take care to avoid doing anything to it that would void your warranty. Tuft & Needle’s warranty is 10 years.
Which Tuft & Needle mattress is best?
Which Tuft & Needle mattress is best depends on your preferred sleep position. Our testers found that the Mint Hybrid relieved pressure well for side and back sleepers. It also works for stomach sleepers, though our testers were slightly less impressed. The Tuft & Needle Original was even better at relieving pressure for back sleepers. But it was slightly less enjoyable for stomach sleepers than the Mint Hybrid. The Mint Hybrid also retains a little more heat than the Tuft & Needle Original.
Questions? Email us at reviewsteam@ncoa.org.