Elite Hybrid · Review
Bear Elite Hybrid Review - The BEST Luxury Mattress?
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Elite Hybrid
Best for: Couples choosing a feel
A 14″ zoned-coil hybrid in Soft, Medium or Firm.
Good to know: The cooling layer costs extra; it comes standard only on the Elite Ultra.
- Type
- Hybrid
- Height
- 14″
- Sizes
- 6 ready-made
- Certified
- CertiPUR-US, GREENGUARD Gold
- Weight (queen)
- 80 lb
Pick it if
- You sit on the edge or use all of it
From independent reviewers’ findings, credited below.
38 × 75 in · 14″ tall
Where to get it
- bearmattress.comQueen $1,598.80 (sale, was $2,284) · checked Oct 16 See price
- Split kingSplit King See the list
Returns: 365 nights; 30-night break-in before a free return Details
We may earn a commission if you buy. Check the price for your exact size and height on the seller’s site.
The short version
Worth a look if
- Couples choosing a feel
Good
- A 14″ zoned-coil hybrid in Soft, Medium or Firm.
- 3 firmness choices: Soft (5/10), Medium (6/10), Firm (7/10)
- Trial: 365 nights; 30-night break-in before a free return
- Height: 14″
Think about
- The cooling layer costs extra; it comes standard only on the Elite Ultra.
- Six of 10 GoodBed owners of the Luxury Firm feel, all side sleepers, rated pressure relief 1-2 out of 5.
- No owner reviews we could verify yet
- Standard sizes only: no RV, odd or custom sizes listed
Based on the maker’s published specs and terms, and the owner reviews linked below. We haven’t slept on it. Something wrong? Tell us.
What owners say
From owners of this model A small set of real reviews, each linked to its source. Not a star rating.
Small sample · 10 owner reports
GoodBed owners of the Luxury Firm feel, all side sleepers, often rated pressure relief low: six of 10 scored it 1-2 out of 5.
What people liked
No supported praise summary in the sample.
What to weigh up
- Six of 10 GoodBed owners of the Luxury Firm feel, all side sleepers, rated pressure relief 1-2 out of 5. Source ↗
What independent reviewers found
- Sleep Foundation (Oct 2026): Testers found excellent pressure relief and good motion isolation, with edges that compressed a little but held; it was not the coolest choice, as heat could collect in the foam. Covers all three feels. Page carries shop links and discount offers. Read it ↗
- Mattress Clarity (Oct 2026): Testers preferred it on their backs, found it bouncy with strong edges and little felt motion, but side-sleeping pressure relief was mixed and the Medium may be too soft for heavier stomach sleepers. Tested mainly the Medium. Testers noticed a slight smell at unboxing. Site discloses affiliate programs and free review products. Read it ↗
- NapLab (Oct 2026): Medium measured 6/10 and suits all positions to 300 lbs. Perfect cooling score, excellent side edges. Slightly above-average motion transfer, low bounce, and deep sinkage may not suit some back or stomach sleepers. Medium tested; Soft and Firm estimated. CoolForce upgrade not tested. Site discloses affiliate commissions. Read it ↗
Their testing, in our words. We haven’t tested these mattresses ourselves, and we don’t repeat their scores.
Sources & sample limits
10 GoodBed owner ratings for the Luxury Firm feel, ratings only Sample: 10 owner reports.
GoodBed ratings cover only the Luxury Firm feel and have no written text.
Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.
Inside the Bear Elite Hybrid
Every size it comes in
Twin38 × 75 in14″Twin XL38 × 80 in14″Full · 54-inch54 × 75 in14″Queen60 × 80 in14″King76 × 80 in14″California king72 × 84 in14″
Taken from the maker’s size options, in the inches it publishes. Tap a size to compare every mattress made in it.
Price for every size
From the maker’s site on Oct 26, 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Video reviews
How it compares
Beside the most similar mattresses from other brands.
| Elite HybridBear | ClassicBig Fig | FirmBig Fig | Crystal Cove FlippableBrentwood Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Queen price | $1,599 | $2,049 | $1,849 | $1,709 |
| Height | 14″ | 12.5″ | 11.5″ | 13″ |
| Trial | 365 nights | 120 nights | 120 nights | 365 nights |
| Odd sizes | None | None | None | None |
| Expert reviews | 3 | 4 | None yet | 2 |
What’s inside
- 1Quilted Celliant infrared cover
- 2Quilt foam (optional CoolForce PCM layer upgrade)
- 3Copper-infused memory foam
- 4Responsive comfort foam
- 5Dynamic transition foam
- 68in zoned Ascension coils (5 zones), reinforced edges
- 7DuraDense base foam
- Feel
- Soft (5/10), Medium (6/10), Firm (7/10)
- Height
- 14″
- Custom sizes
- Not offered for this model
Returns and ordering
Trial and returns
365 nights; 30-night break-in before a free return
Before you order
- Measure inside the frame, not the old mattress
- Check clearance above for the height you pick
- Make sure your base supports it
- Buy sheets in the same exact size
Questions
What is it made of?
Quilted Celliant cover and quilt foam (optional CoolForce layer), copper-infused memory foam, responsive comfort foam and transition foam over 8in zoned Ascension pocketed coils (five zones, reinforced edges) on DuraDense base foam. 8 layers.
How firm is it?
Soft (5/10), Medium (6/10), Firm (7/10) That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.
Which sizes and heights can I get?
6 sizes, 14″. See every size. Confirm your exact size and height with the seller.
Are the reviews about this exact mattress?
From owners of this model. GoodBed ratings cover only the Luxury Firm feel and have no written text.
Where did this information come from?
- 14in height, 8 layers, 8in zoned coils, three firmness levels, dimensions, trial, warranty, displayed Queen $1,598.80 (WAS $2,284)
- current lineup of 9 mattresses; Queen sale prices with FALL30 and strike-through list prices; 'Fall Sale! Get 30% Off Sitewide' banner
- Shopify variant list: sizes, feel/cover options and list prices (no compare_at price on adult models)
- Limited Lifetime Warranty for mattresses bought from 02/01/2025: years 1-10 non-prorated repair/replace, prorated from year 11; 1.5in indentation threshold; issued by Brooklyn Bedding, LLC d/b/a Bear Mattress
- sizes checked 2026-10-17: Shopify size options Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King (order 2 to make a set); spec table 38×75, 38×80, 54×75, 60×80, 76×80, 72×84, Split King (x2) 38×80, 14″ high
Checked 2026-10-16. Specs and terms can change.
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