# DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) vs Engineered Sleep Hybrid: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

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Same feel and similar price — the Engineered Sleep Hybrid's denser foams give it the durability edge.

## Full spec table

| Spec | DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) | Engineered Sleep Hybrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 13.75" | 13" |
| Queen price | $1,700 | $1,799 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,100–$2,200 | $1,199–$2,199 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.8 / 2.4 / 1.8 / 1.5 | 4.5 / 2.4 |
| Coil gauge | 13.75 | 14.75 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Natural materials | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Notable features | Customizable firmness configuration, Quad-zoned pocketed coils, Latex and memory foam comfort options, Respected boutique build quality | Enthusiast-tuned comfort layers, Customizable firmness build, Zoned pocketed coil support, High-resilience transition foam |
| Spec source | NapLab | Manufacturer |

## Key differences

- The Engineered Sleep Hybrid uses denser foam (lowest layer 2.4 vs 1.5 lb/ft³) — density is the best single predictor of how long foam lasts before it sags.
- The DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) runs thicker support coils (13.75-gauge vs 14.75-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium):** The DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

**Engineered Sleep Hybrid:** The Engineered Sleep Hybrid has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) or the Engineered Sleep Hybrid?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) or the Engineered Sleep Hybrid?

The DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) is cheaper in a queen: $1,700 versus $1,799, as of 2026-10-12.

### What is the main construction difference between the DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) and the Engineered Sleep Hybrid?

Both are hybrid builds, but the Engineered Sleep Hybrid uses meaningfully denser foam, which generally predicts better durability. Full per-layer densities are in the table above.

## More

- [DLX Premier Hybrid (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/dlx-premier-hybrid-medium)
- [Engineered Sleep Hybrid — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/engineered-sleep-hybrid)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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