'I felt like The Princess and the Pea sleeping on it, except I definitely couldn't feel any pea!' – I put Origin's 31cm deep mattress to the test

In this Origin Hybrid Pro mattress review, I put the brand's 31cm deep mattress through its paces to see how it performs compared to the best mattresses on the market.

In a nutshell

Aesthetically pleasing with smart black edges and a crisp white top, the Origin Hybrid Pro looks more expensive than its under £1000 price point, and its generous 31cm depth adds to this sense of grandeur.

I felt like The Princess and the Pea when sleeping on it (not that you’d ever feel a pea beneath it). Although it did mean this princess needed to invest in new, deeper sheets to fit it.

I slept on the Origin Hybrid Pro for a month, and appreciated its firmer feel – something I've struggled to find in other mattresses at this price point. It combines good support with enough cushioning to offer pressure relief around my hip and shoulder when I slept on my side.

I didn't have any problems with temperature regulation throughout my month of testing, and I found this mattress offered decent edge support. The fact it doesn’t require rotation also gave me one less thing to think about!

The only downsides were some motion transfer compared to its competitors – I could feel when my husband got into bed or if one of us tossed and turned – and although I didn't experience any delivery issues with this mattress, some third-party reviews, and my colleague, who was testing out another Origin product, have.

It would also be great to see the brand making more efforts towards addressing its environmental impact. Simba is still leading the way in its circular design processes when it comes to affordable mattress-in-a-box hybrids.

However, during the time I tested it, this mattress performed well; my family and I all slept well on it. Even my 70-year-old mum tried it, and agreed it made for a great sleep.

Specifications

• Type: hybrid
• Construction materials: foam, latex, wool, springs
• Sizes: single, small double, double, king, super king
• Tensions available: medium-firm
• Height: 31cm
• Side handles: yes
• Flip or rotate: neither
• Manufacturer sleep trial: 200 night

1. Comfort

Measuring 31cm tall, this mattress packs in an impressive seven layers, which claim to offer the perfect combination of support and comfort with a medium-firm tension.

I usually prefer a firm mattress, which can be tricky to find at this sort of price point, so when I lay on the Origin Hybrid Pro mattress for the first time, I was happy to find it did feel fairly firm, as promised.

I usually sleep on my side or back, and I found the Origin Hybrid Pro ideal in both sleeping positions. When I lay on my side, it offered enough cushioning for my hip and shoulder to sink into the mattress slightly, which allowed my spine to rest in good alignment.

Previously, when I’ve slept on firmer mattresses, I’ve woken up with an aching shoulder or pins and needles in the night. However, I didn’t experience any of those discomforts on this mattress, something I credit to the plush top layer in combination with the foam.

On the occasions I slept on my back, I found this mattress firm enough to prevent my hips and lower back from sinking too low into the mattress, but still cushioned enough to offer comfort.

Since having my two children (who are now 8 and 12), I’ve suffered intermittently with lower back pain and neck and shoulder pain. I find that this can be exacerbated by sleeping on a mattress that is too soft or that doesn’t offer enough cushioning.

Thankfully, the Origin Hybrid Pro didn't aggravate my existing aches and pains, I slept on this mattress for a month whilst testing and during that time my usual niggles seemed to be less prevalent than they have been in a long time.

2. Motion isolation

Origin boasts of the Hybrid Pro's ‘minimal motion transfer’, saying that its ‘springs instantly adapt to your every movement, ensuring undisturbed sleep every night. Even if you sleep with your partner, children, or pets’.

I put this claim to the test with my partner and both of my very active children (in varying combinations!).

The motion isolation was decent, so when either of the children slept with me, I wasn’t disturbed by their movements. However, admittedly, they don't weigh that much. In comparison, when my husband slept next to me, I could definitely feel when he moved around.

He sometimes comes to bed later than me, and I was very aware of him getting into bed due to the vibrations that travelled over to my side of the mattress.

My husband agreed that the motion isolation wasn’t as good as the Simba Hybrid Essential mattress or Simba Hybrid Original mattresses we've recently tested. Overall, I'd say motion isolation was okay: not the worst mattress I've slept on in this regard, but also not the best.

3. Responsiveness

Although the top layer of this mattress is soft and I found it offered good cushioning for my joints, it’s not too soft. That means that when I was lying on it I didn’t sink too deeply into the mattress, and consequently it was easy to change sleeping position.

As you can see, when I push my hand into the mattress surface it's fairly hard to push it down and as soon as I lift my hand it instantly bounces back, reshaping itself.

4. Temperature regulation

Origin makes a lot of claims about temperature regulation regarding the Hybrid Pro, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever seen as many promises when it comes to a manufacturer discussing the cooling properties of a mattress!

Whether it’s my age, or the fact that we live in an old house which is cold, I often go to bed feeling cold and wrap up in thick PJs and socks, only to wake up in the night drenched in sweat and feeling clammy.

However, when I slept on this mattress, I woke up feeling pleasantly refreshed and never sweaty or clammy. Similarly, if I woke up in the night, I never felt like I was overheating.

My youngest son, who also often gets very hot and sticky in the night, also stayed cooler when sleeping on this with me, so it seems those claims about good temperature regulation ring true.

5. Edge support

The edge of the mattress is made of high-density foam, which promises to offer support up to the edges and aid in getting out of bed.

When I sat on the edge of this mattress, the side did compress slightly, but not as much as the similarly priced Simba Hybrid Essential mattress on which my bottom sank right down to the bedframe. It was also considerably more supportive at the edge than the Emma Hybrid Original mattress I recently tested.

Whilst laying on the mattress and rolling towards the edge, it felt extremely supportive – on a par with the DreamCloud Hybrid mattress which really impressed me recently – so I didn’t notice any feeling of it dipping. This made the mattress feel bigger and with more space to spread out fully.

It was also a plus point when I had little visitors sharing my bed (aka my children) as it meant we could all sleep in comfort without anyone rolling off the side!

6. Sleep trial

Origin offers a 200-night sleep trial on the Hybrid Pro, which means you can test out the mattress for 200 nights in the comfort of your home to see if it's for you before you commit.

I asked the manufacturer if you need to use an Origin mattress cover for the trial to be valid, but they said not. You just need to make sure the mattress is in good condition, with a clean, stain-free cover, as they donate returned mattresses to the British Heart Foundation.

7. Ease of care

The Hybrid Pro mattress is not flippable, and whilst most mattresses are meant to be rotated to ensure even wear and tear, according to the brand, the Origin Hybrid Pro does not. Origin states this is due to the fact that the titanium springs are custom-built to keep their shape while supporting the maximum recommended weight daily without rotation.

However, the four thick side handles make it easy to move the mattress for changing the sheets or moving it from one room to another. These handles are robust and feel really good to hold. Which is lucky, because due to its 31cm depth, this mattress is heavy.

A double weighs 43/44.5KG, so it’s over 7 stones and heavier than lifting my 12-year-old! This is a consideration for someone who needs to move this on their own, however the fact it doesn’t need to be rotated is a big plus point.

The cover is not removable for washing, so it needs to be spot cleaned using a slightly damp cloth and then air dried naturally or with a hair dryer on a low heat setting.

The only care issue I had was that the mattress is so thick that my usual mattress protector and fitted sheets kept sliding up at the sides and didn’t quite reach down over the thick edges, so make sure you invest in some extra deep bedding to cover this mattress.

8. Delivery

Two days before the delivery of the Origin Hybrid Pro, I received a text message informing me of the delivery date. It also informed me that I would receive an email the evening before delivery with a timeslot. On the day of delivery, I received a text message with a specific two-hour timeslot and a trackable link.

The mattress comes rolled and boxed, which made negotiating our awkward narrow staircase easier, and the delivery drivers carried it up to my room of choice – thankfully, as I mentioned, this mattress is heavy.

The brand also offers an old mattress removal service. You can add this option to your shopping cart at checkout, and it’s £54 per mattress.

Unlike some mattresses, the Origin Hybrid Pro did not have any off-gassing that I could smell, and it seemed to expand to its full height very quickly.

9. Third-party reviews

As of writing, Origin has just over 1000 reviews on Trustpilot, which suggests the brand is fairly new to the UK market (for comparison, popular mattress-in-a-box retailer Simba has over 55,000 reviews).

I couldn't find any Origin reviews dating back further than 2023, but most were positive, with the brand averaging a score of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Like me, customers were impressed by the mattress's firmer feel and the depth of the mattress for its price.

'I’ve had the Origin Hybrid Pro for a good couple of months now, and it’s still just as supportive and comfortable as day one,' says one reviewer. 'It’s made a noticeable difference to my sleep (I previously suffered hip pain) & I highly recommend!'

However, 11% of reviews do give the Origin mattress buying experience just 1 star. The most common complaint seems to be delivery issues and a lack of phone line, with the brand only offering online chat as customer support. Some reviews also mention Origins' pricing structure leading to confusion, something that the Advertising Standards Agency has also flagged.

Although I didn't experience any delivery problems, my colleague, who was waiting on the Origin Storage Bed Frame to be delivered, did. Similar to some of the reviews, the bed didn't turn up on the day stated, but my colleague received an email saying it had been delivered – a little worrying considering the high-ticket price point! The bed was delivered a few days later, but with little notice.

'The day of delivery... our allocated time slot came and went, so I checked the tracking info... and it stated the mattress had been delivered!' shares a reviewer who experienced similar delivery problems. 'At this point I panicked as we had already disposed of our mattress earlier that day to make way for the new one.... Long story short, it took 7 days for our new mattress to be delivered.'

All the reviews I read do mention delivery being resolved eventually, but hopefully this is something Origin will improve.

10. Environmental impact

Sadly, I couldn't find much information about any efforts to make its mattresses or production processes more environmentally friendly on the Origin website.

It doesn't appear that any of the materials used in the mattress construction are from recycled sources, and although Origin does offer a mattress collection service for your old mattress when you're purchasing a new Origin mattress, the brand doesn't offer much information on what happens to the mattresses it collects. So whether the collected mattresses are responsibly recycled or taken to landfill isn't clear.

11. Value for money

As mentioned, Origin's pricing structure is a little confusing at first glance. What at first appears to be a discounted price is actually the full price, but Origin compares its mattress prices to what the brand says you would pay for a similar thing at one of its competitors.

It's a strange approach, and one that didn't go down well with the Advertising Standards Authority late last year, but, as far as I can tell, the current price of this mattress is £680 for a double.

For comparison, at full price, Simba's entry-level mattress, the Simba Hybrid Essential mattress costs £649 for a double. My husband and I both really liked this budget-friendly Simba mattress, and we agreed its motion isolation was far better than the Origin Hybrid Pro. However, at only 20cm deep, I didn't feel it offered the firmer support that the 31cm deep Origin Hybrid Pro did.

I preferred the Simba Hybrid Original mattress overall, and still think that's one of the best mattresses you can buy in terms of value for money, but it is a little more expensive at full price, currently costing £799 for a double. (Although if you can snap it up during a Simba deal you may be able to get it for a lot less).

However, if you're looking for the best budget mattress, my money is still on the DreamCloud Hybrid mattress. I feel this offers almost everything the Origin Hybrid Pro does (including better motion isolation and a longer sleep trial) but for less money.

How I tested

Rachel Tompkins

I’m Rachel, a mother of two and a freelance reviewer who helps the Ideal Home team put mattresses through their paces to find our top recommendations. For this review, I tested the Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress on a slatted bed base.

My sleep stats:

Sleep position: back or side
Tension preference: firm
Sleep problems: lower back pain and/or neck pain and occasional overheating
Height & weight: 5"5 and 9.5 stones

In putting the Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress through Ideal Home's mattress testing process, I assessed 11 factors that we deem vital to any mattress purchase.

I tested the mattress for comfort, motion isolation, responsiveness, temperature regulation, and edge support. This means that myself (and my husband) slept on the mattress for a month before I wrote my review.

I also took into consideration ease of care, any sleep trials available, the delivery process, environmental impact, the mattress's value for money, and, where possible, researched third-party customer reviews – to see if they aligned or were at odds with my own experience – before writing my own review and giving this mattress a star rating.