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Bear

Original Hybrid

Name: Bear Original Hybrid
Brand: Bear

Best for: Value hybrid

An 11″ hybrid on 6″ pocketed coils, rated 6 out of 10 on Bear's scale.

Good to know: One feel only, and the CoolForce cooling layer costs extra.

Type: Hybrid
Height: 11″
Sizes: 6 ready-made
Certified: CertiPUR-US, GREENGUARD Gold
Weight (queen): 115 lb

Firmness, according to reviewersMedium firm

Pick it if

You sleep hot
You sit on the edge or use all of it

Skip it if

Your partner moves a lot

From independent reviewers’ findings, credited below.

Your size

38 × 75 in · 11″ tall

Where to get it

bearmattress.comQueen $828.80 (sale, was $1,184) · 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

Value hybrid

Good

An 11″ hybrid on 6″ pocketed coils, rated 6 out of 10 on Bear's scale.
Trial: 365 nights; 30-night break-in before a free return
Most owners rated it 4-5 out of 5 for staying cool, and a 2020 written review praised its softness, low motion transfer and cool sleep.
Height: 11″

Think about

One feel only, and the CoolForce cooling layer costs extra.
A 5-year side sleeper and a new back sleeper rated back support and pressure relief 1-2 out of 5.
Written 2020-2021 reviews said back support was not enough for a side sleeper with back issues, and a combination sleeper found it hard to turn over and returned it.
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 a related 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 earlier Bear Hybrid were mixed: several rated sleep quality and cooling well, but some side and back sleepers rated support and pressure relief poorly.

What people liked

Most owners rated it 4-5 out of 5 for staying cool, and a 2020 written review praised its softness, low motion transfer and cool sleep. Source ↗

What to weigh up

A 5-year side sleeper and a new back sleeper rated back support and pressure relief 1-2 out of 5. Source ↗
Written 2020-2021 reviews said back support was not enough for a side sleeper with back issues, and a combination sleeper found it hard to turn over and returned it. Source ↗

What independent reviewers found

NapLab (Oct 2026): Medium-firm with moderate bounce. It slept cool with no notable heat build-up, responded quickly and had solid edges, especially when lying near the side. Pressure relief was decent but behind Bear's Elite models, and motion transfer was above average. Commission links disclosed on page. Read it ↗

Their testing, in our words. We haven’t tested these mattresses ourselves, and we don’t repeat their scores.

Sources & sample limits

8 ratings-only GoodBed reviews (Mar-Sep 2026) and 2 written GoodBed reviews (2020-2021) naming 'Bear Hybrid' Sample: 10 owner reports.

Reviews name the 'Bear Hybrid', the earlier version of this bed; several owners report 5-10 years of use. Most reviews are ratings only.

Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.

Every size it comes in

Twin38 × 75 in11″Twin XL38 × 80 in11″Full · 54-inch54 × 75 in11″Queen60 × 80 in11″King76 × 80 in11″California king72 × 84 in11″

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.

Size	Inches	Price
Twin	38 × 75	$898	See it
Twin XL	38 × 80	From $1,112	See it
Full	54 × 75	$1,112	See it
Queen	60 × 80	$1,184	See it
Cal King	72 × 84	$1,470	See it
King	76 × 80	$1,470	See it

How it compares

Beside the most similar mattresses from other brands.

	Original HybridBear	Tenzura Hybrid 12″EGOHOME	Tenzura Hybrid 14″EGOHOME	Comfort HybridGhostBed
Type	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Queen price	$829	$569	$689	$1,049
Height	11″	12″	14″	11″
Trial	365 nights	100 nights	100 nights	101 nights
Odd sizes	None	None	None	None
Expert reviews	1	None yet	1	1

What’s inside

1Quilted Celliant infrared cover
2Quilt foam (optional CoolForce PCM layer upgrade)
3Gel swirl memory foam
4Dynamic transition foam
56in Ascension pocketed coils, reinforced edges
6DuraDense base foam

Feel: Medium-firm (6/10 per Bear)
Height: 11″
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 infrared cover and quilt foam (optional CoolForce PCM cooling layer), gel swirl memory foam and a transition foam over 6in individually wrapped Ascension coils with reinforced edges, on DuraDense base foam. 6 layers.

How firm is it?

Medium-firm (6/10 per Bear) That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.

Which sizes and heights can I get?

6 sizes, 11″. See every size. Confirm your exact size and height with the seller.

Are the reviews about this exact mattress?

From owners of a related model. Reviews name the 'Bear Hybrid', the earlier version of this bed; several owners report 5-10 years of use. Most reviews are ratings only.

Where did this information come from?

Checked 2026-10-16. Specs and terms can change.