I slept on Simba’s Hybrid Pro for weeks. One feature won me over
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I slept remarkably well on the Simba Hybrid Pro. It feels soft when you first lie down, with firmer support underneath. But the optional cooling upgrade did something I noticed before I’d even fallen asleep
A mattress with eight layers and up to 4,800 springs sounds impressive, but there are only a few things I’d really want to know before spending this much.
Will it feel supportive without being too firm? Will I notice every time someone turns over next to me? And is it going to make an already warm bedroom feel even warmer?
The Simba Hybrid Pro is a 28cm-deep, medium-firm mattress that combines foam, wool and springs.
It's in the premium part of Simba’s hybrid range, but actually one of the cheaper options. Despite it being the cheapest, a double can cost £1,299 - so it's not an inexpensive mattress. More on why later.
However, at the time of writing, Simba’s Black Friday sale had it at £903.30, thanks to a 30% discount. And that makes it a serious consideration for lots of reasons.
I've been living with one for a few weeks now, and let's just say I've slept very well indeed.
What I liked about the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress
The most convincing thing about the Hybrid Pro is that the layers have a clear job to do, and every centimetre of that chunky 28cm depth has been well thought out.
There are two layers of tiny springs near the top, alongside cushioning foam, with larger steel springs underneath for support. The result is quite remarkable when you first lie on it. You feel cushioned straight away, but as you ease into your position, there's a more supportive feeling underneath.
It also springs back fairly quickly when you move, which is good news if you dislike the feeling of having to haul yourself out of a dip in memory foam.
Bed sharers will like the Hybrid technology, too. It keeps movement on one side from travelling to the other. This is a standard expectation with premium mattresses these days, but Simba has got it down to a tee.
My test mattress was one of the first to sport a new technology from Simba called HeatRelease. It's a £149 upgrade that uses trick layers, including graphite strips, to absorb excess body heat.
It's not exactly the best time of year to put this to the ultimate test, but it definitely feels less clammy than other mattresses I've lived with, and you can feel a coolness to it as you get in. It's quite pleasant.
This upgrade, incidentally, is also included in the Black Friday sale, but prices vary depending on the size and model.
There’s also a zip-off, machine-washable cover, which is important, and I love the fact it comes rolled up and vacuum packed - it's a doddle to get it up the stairs and on to your bed.
What I didn’t like about the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress
The price is probably going to be the sticking point for most people. Opt for a King Size and, even in the Black Friday sale, this is basically a £1,000 mattress. Walk around a bed shop and you'll quickly realise this isn't at the high end these days, but it's a lot of money for a lot of people.
It’s also a hefty thing to move. This shouldn't be any sort of surprise to someone ordering a premium mattress, but it is a weighty thing. And Simba recommends you rotate it once a month, and even gives you an email reminder. It's definitely a two-person job.
Overall verdict: Should you buy a Simba Hybrid Pro?
I’d definitely shortlist the Hybrid Pro if you want a medium-firm mattress with a bit of cushioning, particularly if you share a bed and one of you is a restless sleeper.
The edge support and washable cover are practical advantages, and the wool layer is a welcome addition if you’ve found foam mattresses stuffy in the past.
I do think the HeatRelease upgrade is a sensible idea, too. It's going to become invaluable during a British summer, especially if we get a repeat of the last few years.
There's also the 200-night trial to discuss. That's a great way to dive in to premium mattress ownership without worrying that it's not going to suit you.
At the sale price, there’s enough here to make the Pro worth a look. At full price, I’d compare it with a cheaper hybrid first and ask which of the extras I’d actually miss.
Because, and I know this because I've tried them in a bed shop recently, Simba's Hybrid range is all quite lovely. So it really just depends on how much you want to spend.