Latex vs Spring Mattress: Which Is Right for You?

Key points

Support and feel. Springs give a bouncy, uniform support. Latex contours more closely while staying responsive.
Airflow. Coil cores are mostly air, so they ventilate well.
Weight and handling. Latex is heavy. Spring mattresses are usually lighter, which helps with stairs and moving.
Noise and durability. Latex is silent. Good pocket springs are quiet, but cheaper spring units can squeak over time.

Springs give a bouncy, uniform support. Latex contours more closely while staying responsive.

Coil cores are mostly air, so they ventilate well. Latex has its own ventilation holes and breathes better than most foams.

Latex is heavy. Spring mattresses are usually lighter, which helps with stairs and moving.

Latex is silent. Good pocket springs are quiet, but cheaper spring units can squeak over time.

Is a spring mattress good for back sleepers?

Many back sleepers like the even support of springs or latex.

Which is cooler?

Both are cooler than dense memory foam.

What is a hybrid?

A mattress with springs for support and a foam or latex comfort layer on top.

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This article is general information, not medical advice. If you have persistent pain or sleep problems, please speak to a doctor.