A hybrid mattress for under $180. Thats the pitch, and honestly I was skeptical. Most mattresses in this price range are all foam and feel like sleeping on a pool float. The Neo Sleep actually has pocket coils, which changes things.

First night impressions: medium firm. Probably a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The gel foam top layer gives you about an inch of sink before you hit the coils, which provide a nice pushback. If you like that “sleeping on top of the mattress” feeling rather than sinking into it, this lands in the right zone.

For back sleepers, the support is genuinely good at this price. My lower back felt supported and I didn’t wake up with that stiff, achey feeling I get from too soft beds. Side sleepers should be fine too since the foam layer provides enough pressure relief at the shoulders and hips. Stomach sleepers over 200 lbs might find it too soft, the coils arent the stiffest.

Cooling is… okay. The gel foam is noticeable the first hour but after that its just a regular mattress temperature wise. If you sleep hot, pair it with breathable sheets and you’ll be fine. It doesnt trap heat the way cheap all foam beds do, thanks to the coil layer allowing airflow underneath.

Edge support is where it loses points. Sitting on the edge of the bed, you get about 3 inches of sink. For a $180 mattress thats not unusual, but worth mentioning if you sit on the bed edge a lot.

Off gassing was barely noticeable. Slight foam smell for maybe 6 hours after unboxing, then gone. CertiPUR certification seems legit here.