TOTAL: 92/100

A Chicago-area couple in their 30s tested the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid Mattress for three months and shared their review with us in 2023. Two years later, PureWow checked back in to see how the mattress-in-box is holding up. Here's what they told us.

When we moved into our new home, we decided it was time to upgrade from a queen to a king-size mattress. This was the one thing my husband and I could agree on. But everything else was a negotiation. For one, my husband was VERY suspicious of any mattress that came in a box. In fact, he swore he would never get one. Then there's our preferences. I like a softer-cushioned mattress, my husband prefers one that is very firm. Finally, there's the cost. I tend to throw caution to the wind while my husband loses sleep over pennies. So, even though we never thought we'd be "mattress-in-a-box" people, based on price and firmness, the Tuft & Needle Mint Hybrid mattress, seemed like a good compromise for us.

The Mint Hybrid uses both foam and springs. It's made with a combination of T&N Adaptive® foam and high-quality pocketed springs—aka the best of both worlds. The Mint Hybrid also now features a 2-inch layer of Micro Diamond Memory Foam, to reduce motion transfer, and a removable, washable cover. According to the brand, these factors make the mattress their most supportive, breathable and best-for-co-sleeping mattress.

My husband and I definitely wanted to let the mattress fully expand before we critiqued it, since it can take up to two weeks for it to spread out after being smooshed in a box. The first time we told PureWow about the mattress, my husband and I had slept on the mattress for three months in the peak of summer. That way, we could let fully unwind and also see if the cooling factor lived up to the test. Nearly two years later, we're still getting our ZZZ's in on the bed.

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