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Bear Original Mattress Review - Best Mattress For Athletes!
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Original
Best for: Budget all-foam
Bear's entry all-foam mattress: 10″ tall, rated 6.5 to 7 out of 10 on Bear's firmness scale.
Good to know: Comes in one medium-firm feel only.
- Type
- Memory foam
- Height
- 10″
- Sizes
- 6 ready-made
- Certified
- CertiPUR-US, GREENGUARD Gold
- Weight (queen)
- 70 lb
Firmness, according to reviewersMedium firm
Pick it if
- You sleep on your back
- You sleep on your stomach
Skip it if
- You’re on the lighter side
From independent reviewers’ findings, credited below.
38 × 75 in · 10″ tall
Where to get it
- bearmattress.comQueen $698.60 (sale, was $998) · 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
- Budget all-foam
Good
- Bear's entry all-foam mattress: 10″ tall, rated 6.5 to 7 out of 10 on Bear's firmness scale.
- Trial: 365 nights; 30-night break-in before a free return
- A 6-year stomach sleeper and a 6-year side sleeper rated back support 5 out of 5.
- Most owners rated it 3-4 out of 5 for staying cool.
Think about
- Comes in one medium-firm feel only.
- An 8-year stomach sleeper rated back support and sleep quality 2 out of 5, and a 7-year side sleeper rated pressure relief 2.
- Earlier written GoodBed reviews (2017-2019) included owners who found it hot and short on shoulder pressure relief, or developed back and hip pain.
- 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
A small set of real reviews, each linked to its source. Not a star rating.
Small sample · 12 owner reports
GoodBed owners of the Bear Original foam bed, many after 6-8 years, mostly rated it middling to good, with cooling and pressure relief mixed.
What people liked
What to weigh up
What independent reviewers found
- Sleep Foundation (Oct 2026): Testers found it firmer than many all-foam beds, with good pressure relief and strong motion isolation, but it held some heat and the edges sank noticeably. Page carries shop links and discount offers. Read it ↗
- Mattress Clarity (Oct 2026): Testers liked it most on their backs and saw almost no disturbance in the motion test; it stayed fairly cool for foam, but the edges dipped and lightweight side sleepers may not sink in enough. Site discloses affiliate programs and free review products. Read it ↗
- Tom's Guide (Jan 2026): Testers found a supportive medium-firm feel that worked for side, back and stomach sleeping, with excellent motion isolation and secure edges, but it ran hot on warmer nights even with the cooling cover. Tested a queen with the optional Celliant cover. Site earns affiliate commissions. Read it ↗
- NapLab (Oct 2026): Medium-firm 6.5/10 budget foam bed for sleepers under 250 lbs. Runs warm, above-average motion transfer, strong sitting edge but mediocre lying edge. Odor about a week; reviewer prefers the Pro Hybrid. Tested an earlier build; Bear has since changed materials and added a Celliant cover. 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 ratings-only GoodBed reviews of 'Bear Original Mattress' (Mar 2025-Aug 2026) and 2 written GoodBed reviews (2017, 2019) Sample: 12 owner reports.
Most owners have had it 6-8 years, so they own earlier versions (GoodBed lists 'Bear (2015-2023)'); the current Original may differ. Recent reviews are ratings only.
Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.
Inside the Bear Original
Every size it comes in
Twin38 × 75 in10″Twin XL38 × 80 in10″Full · 54-inch54 × 75 in10″Queen60 × 80 in10″King76 × 80 in10″California king72 × 84 in10″
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.
| OriginalBear | CypressBrentwood Home | Black Foam 14″EGOHOME | Black Foam 14″ ClassicEGOHOME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Memory foam | Memory foam | Memory foam | Memory foam |
| Queen price | $699 | $899 | $499 | $479 |
| Height | 10″ | 11″ or 13″ | 14″ | 14″ |
| Trial | 365 nights | 365 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Odd sizes | None | None | None | None |
| Expert reviews | 4 | 1 | 3 | None yet |
What’s inside
- 1Quilted Celliant infrared cover
- 2Gel swirl memory foam
- 3Responsive comfort foam
- 4High-density foundation foam (6in)
- Feel
- Medium-firm (6.5-7/10 per Bear)
- Height
- 10″
- 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?
All-foam bed: quilted Celliant infrared cover over gel swirl memory foam and a responsive comfort foam, on a 6in high-density foundation foam. Bear lists 5 layers.
How firm is it?
Medium-firm (6.5-7/10 per Bear) That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.
Which sizes and heights can I get?
6 sizes, 10″. 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. Most owners have had it 6-8 years, so they own earlier versions (GoodBed lists 'Bear (2015-2023)'); the current Original may differ. Recent reviews are ratings only.
Where did this information come from?
- 10in height, layers, 6in base foam, 6.5-7/10 firmness, sizes and dimensions, 365-night trial, lifetime warranty, displayed Queen $698.60 (WAS $998)
- 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, 10″ high
Checked 2026-10-16. Specs and terms can change.
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