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Wide and I are looking for a new bed, upgrading from queen to king. We want to go hybrid, and we want something that will last for quite a while. We are both in the 170 lb range and are primarily side sleepers with maybe 20% stomach, both average heights.

Our favorite mattresses in store were both from Sealy, the Elite High Point II medium hybrid (our favorite) for $2900, and the Pro DuPont II Hybrid Medium for $2000.

The high point was our favorite, but this is out of our price range, and we’ve heard not the best things about Sealy’s durability. I like the DLX premiere hybrid in a medium as my first choice, but I am looking for other options at a lower price point. I am also considering the Brooklyn bedding signature hybrid (potentially with pillow top) as an alternative cheaper by about $500. Would I get similar performance? Would the DLX classic meet our needs?

We are on a King Koil right now which we like, but I can’t find anything similar online. Please help us!

Thank you :slight_smile:

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Hi sleepysteaks,

Welcome to The Mattress Underground,

Here on the forum, we typically focus on the PPPs - Personal Preferences, Posture and alignment, and Pressure relief, along with technical factors like foam densities, spring gauges, and overall mattress construction.

That said, I’m going to approach this from personal experience. If your budget allows, go for the DLX Premier Hybrid. It’s a solid investment with a lot of versatility, though you may not even need all the options if both of you share similar sleep preferences. DLX is known for using quality materials, so whether you choose the Premier or the Classic, you’re in good hands.

If you’re more of a traditionalist, the flippable Classic is a great choice. On the other hand, if you’re still figuring out exactly what feel you prefer, the Premier Hybrid gives you flexibility, offering more than seven firmness options across the Premier, Latex, and Memory Foam insert lines.

Of course, budget always plays a role, and it is no ones business to tell you have to manage your budget, other than to say if you have the mattress for 1) years or more, you will forget about the $500 extra your spent those so many years past.

Speaking about budget, don’t forget to factor in your foundation, it’s a critical piece of the puzzle. The right foundation can make a big difference in how your mattress performs and how long it lasts. I’ve written more about that here, if you’d like to dive deeper.

One thing I often like to point out is that there’s rarely just one “perfect” mattress. It’s entirely possible for multiple mattresses, even those made from different materials, with different constructions or firmness levels, to provide a similarly comfortable experience. Sometimes what looks less ideal on paper ends up feeling just right in practice. The unique combination of layers, materials, and design can come together in ways that are hard to predict, and that’s why it’s worth being open to more than one option when you’re shopping.

Hope this helps steer you in the right direction!

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