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Sealy Posturepedic Elite Hybrid (Albany II) review
The entry model of the Posturepedic Elite Hybrid range: 13 inches with a 2-inch gel memory foam layer.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 8.1
Albany II is the Good tier of Sealy's Posturepedic Elite Hybrid range. It shares the Elite support system with Brenham II and High Point II, meaning PrecisionFit coils, an added MaxSupport coil set and a DuraFlex coil edge, along with the SealyChill cooling cover. Where it gives ground is the comfort layer: 2 inches of gel memory foam in a 13-inch mattress, against 2.5 inches and 14 inches for Brenham II. The queen was $1,899 on sealy.com when checked, $100 off its $1,999 list price, with free in-home delivery and a 90-night trial. It is sold in a medium feel only. Albany II makes the most sense for people who want a less cushioned surface than Brenham II and like a medium feel. Buyers who want more cushioning are better served by spending the extra $300 on Brenham II, and buyers on a budget by the $999 Posturepedic Hybrid.
Who it is for
Buyers who want the Elite coil system and cooling cover at the lowest Elite hybrid price.
Price
Queen $1,899 on the Sealy US store when checked, down from $1,999.
Original Price: $1,999.00 Save $100.00 Current Price: $1,899.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.
Key features
- 13-inch profile with a 2-inch gel memory foam layer
- PrecisionFit coils with MaxSupport Technology
- SealyChill cooling cover
- DuraFlex coil edge
- Medium feel
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: The cheapest way into the Elite hybrid coil system at $1,899 a queen
- Strength: Same cooling cover as Brenham II
- Strength: A medium feel that sits between Brenham II's firm and soft options
- Weakness: Thinnest comfort layer in the Elite hybrid range
- Weakness: Only $300 less than Brenham II, which adds half an inch of foam and an inch of height
- Weakness: Costs $900 more than the standard Posturepedic Hybrid
Key facts
- Queen price: $1,899 when checked
- Height: 13 inches
- Gel memory foam: 2 inches
- Feel: Medium
- Trial: 90 nights
Where it ranks
Sealy Posturepedic Elite Hybrid (Albany II) is No. 5 in our Best Sealy Mattresses verdict.
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