A Yawnder contributor and his wife found the original 12-inch BedStory hybrid soft to medium in feel, with more sink under concentrated weight. The reviewer liked the combination of foam and individually wrapped coils for its historical budget price. This was his first mattress review, and current BedStory models may differ.
What the reviewer found
The contributor reviewed a queen-size sample supplied by BedStory and described its overall feel as low to middle on the firmness spectrum. When weight was concentrated in one spot, it sank more, so he noted that a heavier sleeper might perceive it as softer. He compared the surface to a traditional pillow-top spring mattress with a mild memory-foam effect.
The reviewer reported very little initial odor and said the mattress was a keeper for him. He also acknowledged that only time would show how the sample held up. These are subjective observations about the original bed, not a long-term durability test.
Original 12-inch hybrid construction
The reviewed mattress combined a seven-inch pocketed-coil unit with foam layers above it, including a one-inch gel memory-foam surface. The original review described stronger springs around the perimeter. The coils and foam were features the reviewer appreciated at the price at the time.
CertiPUR-US, when applicable to a product, certifies certain foam properties—not the whole mattress. See the certification program’s explanation.
Original image and video
Watch the original BedStory unboxing and review video.
The original review shows the sample provided to our contributor; current models may differ.
Who might like a similar hybrid?
You want a softer-feeling hybrid with foam cushioning over individually wrapped coils.
You prefer a firm surface, a different profile or a mattress with established long-term test results.
Body size, position and the foundation can change how supportive a bed feels. A single reviewer’s comfort does not predict every sleeper’s experience.
Compare the exact model
BedStory currently sells several 12-inch hybrids. The current Cooling Hybrid listing is one example, but it is not necessarily the mattress reviewed here. Check the model name, layer details, size, price and return terms before ordering.
For another historical budget mattress, see Ben’s Revel foam review.
Frequently asked questions
Who tested the original mattress?
A Yawnder contributor and his wife; the contributor noted it was his first mattress review.
Did the original use coils?
Yes. The reviewed sample had individually wrapped coils beneath foam layers.
Is every BedStory 12-inch hybrid the same?
No. Check the exact model and construction before comparing it with this historical test.
Was long-term durability established?
No. The original reviewer explicitly said time would tell.
Compare this mattress against 142 tested mattresses
Sort all 142 mattresses we have tested by pressure relief, support, cooling, motion isolation, edge support, price, trial and warranty, then filter by how you actually sleep. Of those, 84 hold a complete standardized record and 41 a partial standardized record.