We’ve tested 420+ mattresses using our battery of objective & data-driven tests. Our picks for the best mattress for cooling analyze all of our performance tests, data, and research to showcase the coolest mattresses we’ve tested to date.
Top Pick
WinkBed
WinkBed is our number one pick for best mattress for cooling. It is the highest-scoring mattress we’ve tested to date and is designed for exceptional cooling performance, among three different firmness levels.
The 9 Best Mattresses for Cooling
- Winkbed – Best Overall
- Saatva Classic – Best Coil
- Leesa Sapira – Best Hybrid
- Helix Midnight Luxe – Best Cooling Cover
- Zenhaven – Best Latex
- Birch – Best Natural
- Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBlance LX – Outstanding Pressure Relief
- Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid – Best Hybrid Runner-Up
- Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid – Best Extra Soft
| Mattress Name | Overall Score | Cooling Score | Type | Firmness | Price | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 9.49 | 10 | Hybrid | Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8) | $1,799 | Review |
| Saatva Classic | 9.48 | 10 | Coil | Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8) | $1,853 | Review |
| Leesa Sapira | 9.47 | 10 | Hybrid | Medium-Firm (6) | $1,599 | Review |
| Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.43 | 10 | Hybrid | Medium-Firm (6) | $1,899 | Review |
| Zenhaven | 9.38 | 10 | Hybrid | Flippable—Slightly Firm (7.5) and Medium (5) | $3,049 | Review |
| Birch | 9.35 | 10 | Latex Hybrid | Slightly Firm (7) | $1,499 | Review |
| Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX | 9.32 | 10 | Hybrid | Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), and Firm (8) | $1,899 | Review |
| Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid | 9.26 | 10 | Hybrid | Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8) | $1,856 | Review |
| Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid | 9.24 | 10 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Very Soft (3.5) | $2,149 | Review |
Our Testing & Selection Process
420+
Mattresses Tested
To Date
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Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
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Mattress Brands Tested To Date
Each best list is put through a customized performance analysis with specialized consideration given to our objective & data-driven performance tests. In addition, we consider mattress type, design, materials, value, price, and more.
For our Best Mattress for Cooling list, we based our selections on the best-scoring mattresses, according to our battery of testing and formulaic driven scoring.
Our tests analyze performance across 8 critical factors, including cooling, motion transfer, response time, edge support, sex, pressure relief, off-gassing, and company. In addition, we also test sinkage and bounce (though these are not scoring factors).
Our tests include objective and quantifiable data whenever possible. In addition, we use subjective assessment supported by data to round out our testing process.
Our scores are based on mathematical formulas and equations that utilize inputs from our data-driven testing.
In choosing the best mattresses for cooling we looked at the totality of all of our tests, scores, data, and reviews to date. We analyzed this data alongside our established best mattress framework here.
In addition to achieving a high-performance score, all mattresses on this list have exceptional cooling (earning a 10 out of 10 in our cooling test).
When selecting the best mattress for cooling, we’re looking at a combination of overall scoring performance, cooling performance, and US availability.
To be included within this list all mattresses:
- Had to have a cooling score of 10 out of 10.
- Had to be available for purchase within the USA.
- Had to have an overall score of 9.24 or higher.
- Latex and latex hybrid mattresses were limited to the top 2 picks by score. Latex has a polarizing feel that some love and some hate. It’s a far more polarizing feel than poly foam or memory foam. See our best latex mattresses list for more.
What Gives A Mattress Good Cooling?
A cooling mattress generally has a design and/or one or more materials that are specifically advantageous for limiting heat retention, increasing airflow / breathability, and keeping the sleeping surface cool.
There are a number of material and design approaches we’ve seen over the years, but here are just a few of the highlights.
Each of these design strategies is aimed at improving cooling performance. While our scoring tests do not give any extra bonus points for these features, they are a contributing factor to each mattress’s overall cooling score.
Our Testing Team
Derek
Lead Tester
Kayla
Writer
Kyle
Tester
Nathan
Tester
Samantha
Data Analyst
Winkbed Mattress
Best For
- High-quality materials
- Deep-contouring pillowtop, while maintaining support
- Sleepers of all body types and sleeper weights (up to 300 lbs. per side)
Considerations
- Deeper sinkage may not be ideal for all sleepers
- Returns are free, but exchanges cost $49
- Low bounce is not great for sex
Our Verdict
The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress made of gel foam, poly foam, support foam, and a pocketed coil base. It is 13.5″ thick and is the highest-performing mattress we’ve tested to date.
This mattress comes in three firmness levels softer (4), luxury firm (6), and firmer (8), where 10 is the most firm. The performance data below is from the Luxury Firm version. For sleepers over 250 lbs., there is the Winkbed Plus, a 14.5″ plus-sized mattress with a 5.5″ comfort layer and great performance for heavier bodies.
The Winkbed Luxury Firm has very deep sinkage with low levels of bounce, a balanced feel with a good degree of contour, especially beneficial for side sleepers.
For cooling performance, the Winkbed is a great option. It has a quilted cover that is topped by a breathable Tencel fabric, as well as a combination of gel foam, poly foam, and pocketed coils, which allows for great breathability and limited heat retention.
In our performance tests, the Winkbed scores a 9.49 for overall performance. This makes it the #1 best mattress tested to date (over 400+ mattresses considered).
A queen-sized mattress is $1,799, which is 2% less than the average hybrid mattress. Especially given the higher performance, Winkbed is the mattress to beat across the board.
Click here to read the full Winkbed review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Firm (8)
Winkbed Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Winkbed |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.49 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,799 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.70″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Very Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.5 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 8.39 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.7 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 7.92″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 8.3 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.50″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13.50″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.7 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Moderate |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 1 day |
| Company – Score | 9.4 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Saatva Classic
Best For
- Plush euro-top cover & great cooling performance
- Exceptional edge support, less sinkage than average when seated at the edge
- Ships uncompressed, includes in-home delivery, setup, & old mattress removal
Considerations
- Coils naturally have more bounce
- More motion transfer than the average mattress
- $99 returns if you end up not loving the mattress
Our Verdict
The Saatva Classic is a coil mattress that is offered either at 11.5″ thick or 14.5″ thick. The mattress is built with a coil-on-coil design, topped with a plush Euro pillow top and organic cotton cover.
The Saatva is available in three firmness levels—Plush Soft (4), Luxury Firm (6), or Firm (8), where 10 is the most firm.
This mattress has a moderate level of sinkage and an extremely high level of bounce. The coil-on-coil design enhances the bounce and gives this mattress an extremely active feel. These coils are also a big contributing factor to the exceptional cooling performance.
In our tests, the Saatva earned an overall score of 9.48, making it the #2 best mattress tested to date. Its exceptional performance is unmatched by any mattress except for the Winkbed.
A Saatva Classic is $1,853 for a queen mattress. This is nearly 2X the average coil mattress price we’ve tested (98% more—average coil is $933).
While the price is higher, the performance is fantastic (significantly better than the average coil mattress overall score). For fantastic cooling and a more traditional feel, the Saatva Classic checks all the boxes.
Click here to read the full Saatva Classic review.
Type: Coil
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)
Saatva Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Saatva Classic |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.48 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,853 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.03″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.4 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 10.68 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.9 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 12.53″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very High |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.25″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 10 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 7.00″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11.50″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days |
| Company – Score | 8.8 |
| Trial | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Leesa Sapira
Best For
- Exceptionally good cooling with excellent breathability
- Low levels of motion transfer
- Fantastic pressure relief with 4.0″ comfort layer and moderate sinkage
Considerations
- Lacks edge support when seated directly at the edge of the mattress
- Very high bounce is great for sex, but could still be too much for some sleepers
- Shorter 120-night trial period (57 nights less than average)
Our Verdict
The Leesa Sapira is an 11″ hybrid made of poly foam, memory foam, transitional support foam, and a pocketed coil base. It has a non-quilted cotton cover and 4.0″ of comfort material.
The Leesa Sapira is available in one firmness—medium-firm, a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale. For something that is softer or firmer, you may want to consider the Sapira Chill. This mattress is also named Sapira, but has other special features designed specifically for great cooling. The Sapira Chill comes in three firmness levels— soft (4), medium-firm (6), or firm (8). Bear in mind, if you opt for the Sapira Chill, you’ll need to accept a lower overall performance score.
The Sapira mattress has an active feel with moderate levels of sinkage and very high levels of bounce. This bounce can be great for couples and still maintains low levels of motion transfer.
Despite the fact that the Sapira comes in the Chill version (specifically designed for better cooling), I found the cooling performance to still be 10/10 in our tests, even without opting for the Chill version.
The Sapira Hybrid maintains an overall performance score of 9.47, ranking the mattress in the top 1% of all mattresses tested to date.
This mattress is $1,599 for a queen mattress, which is 5% more expensive than the average hybrid mattress. Even so, at $1,599 it’s a fantastic value mattress.
Click here to read the full Leesa Sapira Hybrid review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Leesa Sapira Hybrid Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Leesa Sapira |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.47 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,599 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.05″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 4.66 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.5 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 12.67″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very High |
| Edge Support – Score | 7.5 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 6.25″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 9.1 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.3 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 6 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Helix Midnight Luxe
Best For
- Incredible cooling performance despite dense memory foam
- Thick, quality memory foam creates fantastic pressure relief
- Edge support is extremely robust
Considerations
- Classic memory foam feel also creates low bounce and slow response
- Lackluster sex performance
- Price tag is higher than average
Our Verdict
The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is a 14″ hybrid mattress made up of poly foam, memory foam, and a pocketed coil base. The plush 2.0″ quilted cover is thicker than what you’ll see with the standard Helix Midnight, but it’s also a bit more expensive.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is available in a single firmness level — medium-firm with a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm.
This mattress has moderate sinkage and low levels of bounce. This creates a surface that is stable and allows for a high degree of contour that slowly envelops your body.
Regarding cooling, the Midnight Luxe was fantastic—10/10. The mattress we tested came with an advanced GlacioTex cover that contains cooling fibers. This is an upgrade that costs about $200, but is well worth it if you’re looking for next-level cooling.
In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.43, ranking the mattress in the top 1% of all mattresses tested to date.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is $1,899 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 25% more expensive than the average hybrid mattress. Opting for the cooling cover does increase the cost up to just slightly above $2K, but you are getting next level cooling performance with the added costs.
Click here to read our full Helix Midnight Luxe review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Helix Midnight Luxe Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Helix Midnight Luxe |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.43 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,899 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.03″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.7 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.76 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.4 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.2 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 6.74″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.75″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 7.9 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.1 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Moderate |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Zenhaven Latex Foam
Best For
- Highest performance among latex foam mattresses we’ve tested to date
- Outstanding cooling performance with breathable natural latex
- Flippable design with 2 different firmnesses
Considerations
- Priced significantly higher than the average latex foam mattress
- Very minimal sinkage, may not be great for all side sleepers
- Sex score is below average with only moderate bounce
Our Verdict
The Zenhaven mattress is a 10″ latex foam mattress with a flippable design. It uses natural latex for both comfort material and support material, with quilted covers on both sides of the mattress.
One side has a slightly firm feel (Gentle Firm) and a firmness of 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The opposite side has a medium feel (Luxury Firm) and a firmness of 5 out of 10.
This mattress has minimal sinkage and moderate levels of bounce. It offers that classic latex feel and doesn’t include any coils.
Latex is fantastic for cooling due to its natural ability to distribute heat as well as the Zenhaven’s specific aerated latex design. Allowing air to flow through materials more easily is the best option for reaching peak cooling performance.
Regarding overall performance, the Zenhaven is the top-scoring latex mattress we’ve tested to date, with a score of 9.38, ranking within the top 2% of all mattresses tested and among the top 1%, exclusively looking at latex foam mattresses.
That being said, the price is also higher—$3,049 for a queen mattress, which is 89% more expensive than the average latex foam mattress. But the higher performance may help justify the higher price for some sleepers.
Click here to read the full Zenhaven review.
Type: Latex Foam
Firmness: Flippable; Slightly Firm (7.5) and Medium (5)
Zenhaven Performance
| Factor | Zenhaven |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.38 |
| Price (Queen) | $3,049 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 1.44″ (Gentle Firm side) 1.77″ (Luxury Plush side) |
| Sinkage – Feel | Very Minimal |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 4.62 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.40″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.2 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.2 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 3 days |
| Company – Score | 8.8 |
| Trial | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Birch
Best For
- Exceptional cooling performance, latex resists heat retention
- Extremely fast material response time
- Low levels of motion transfer, 37% less than average
Considerations
- Extremely high bounce may not be ideal for all sleepers
- Edge support while seated is a bit lacking (4.5″) compared to average (3.95″)
- Shorter 120-night trial period, 57 nights shorter than average
Our Verdict
The Birch is an 11″ latex hybrid, made of GOLS-certified organic latex and an organic cotton cover. Unlike the Zenhaven, which uses dual latex layers, the Birch has a pocketed coil support base.
This mattress comes in a single firmness—7 out of 10, which gives it a slightly firm feel. For a softer feel, check out the Birch Luxe, which shares many similarities with the Birch, but has a thicker, softer cover for a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10).
The Birch has moderate sinkage and extremely high levels of bounce. Latex, as a natural material, tends to be bouncier, firmer, and more responsive than other foam types. It is also typically formed with aeration holes, which is fantastic for cooling and overall breathability.
What makes the Birch great for cooling is the use of aerated latex and pocketed coil support. These two materials provide great airflow to the mattress and help to prevent heat buildup.
In our performance tests, the Birch had an overall score of 9.35, ranking the mattress in the top 3% of all mattresses we’ve tested (over 420+ mattresses tested).
This mattress is $1,499 for a queen, which is 22% less than the average latex hybrid mattress. Considering the high performance, the value of the Birch mattress is exceptional.
Click here to read the full Birch review.
Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)
Birch Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Birch |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.35 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,499 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.00″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.8 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.52 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 14.91″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Extremely High |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.1 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Good |
| Sex – Score | 9.5 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days |
| Company – Score | 8.2 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX
Best For
- Exceptional cooling and fast material response time
- Fantastic edge support when sitting or lying near the edge
- Great pressure relief with a thicker 5.25″ comfort layer
Considerations
- Higher levels of motion transfer, 11% more than average
- Higher price, 25% more than the average hybrid
- $99 return fee
Our Verdict
The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX mattress is a 14.00″ hybrid mattress made of a variety of different foams (latex, memory foam, and poly foam).
The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX is available in three firmness levels — Soft, Medium, and Firm. I tested the Medium and found it to have a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10 on the firmness scale).
The Medium version of this mattress has deep sinkage and high levels of bounce. It pairs the deeper engagement with a balanced contour, which makes the Thermobalance fit a wide range of sleeper profiles.
In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.32, ranking it in the top 3% of all mattresses tested to date.
The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX is $1,899 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 25% more than the average hybrid. But given its incredible overall performance, you definitely get what you pay for with the ThermoBalance.
Click here to read our full Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)
Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance LX |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.32 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,899 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.44″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.8 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.7 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.6 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 10.04″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.9 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.25″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 9.2 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.25″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.9 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 4 days |
| Company – Score | 8.2 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid
Best For
- Exceptional edge support and pressure relief
- Three firmness options
- Celliant-infused cooling cover, great cooling performance
Considerations
- Higher levels of motion transfer, 12% more than average
- Deep sinkage may not be ideal for heavier back or stomach sleepers
- Priced 22% more expensive than the average hybrid
Our Verdict
The Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid mattress is a 14.00″ hybrid mattress made of memory foam, microcils, poly foam, pocketed coils, and a support foam base.
The Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid is available in three firmness levels — Soft, Medium, and Firm. In our tests, the Medium version actually had a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10 on our firmness scale).
The Medium version of this mattress also has deep sinkage and moderate levels of bounce.
In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.26, ranking it in the top 6% of all mattresses tested to date.
The Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid is $1,856 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 22% more than the average hybrid.
Click here to read our full Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid review.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.26 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,856 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.54″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.8 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.89 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 8.4 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.2 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.94″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 10 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding |
| Sex – Score | 8.8 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.00″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.6 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 5 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 |
| Trial | 120 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid
Best For
- Side sleepers who want an extra soft feel (3.5 out of 10)
- Fantastic cooling performance, especially for a memory foam comfort layer
- Excellent pressure relief with 5.0″ of comfort material
Considerations
- Low bounce isn’t great for sex performance
- Motion transfer is worse than average
- Creates lots of hug and lots of contour. You’ll really need to prefer the feel of memory foam.
Our Verdict
The Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid is a 14″ hybrid mattress made of memory foam, a transitional poly foam, and a pocketed coil support base. There is also a cooling cover that really helps this soft mattress stay cool.
It comes in a single firmness, 3.5 out of 10, and has an extra soft feel. For a hybrid with a firmer feel, you may want to opt for the AS3 Hybrid, which has a medium feel (5 out of 10) and earns a cooling score of 9 out of 10.
The AS5 mattress has moderate sinkage and moderate bounce, just slightly more than average.
Despite the soft feel and memory foam design, the AS5 really excels in cooling performance. It uses Amerisleep’s “Refresh” cover, which doesn’t explicitly say it is “phase change” fabric, but it does feel that way. The matttress is cool and breathable, while retaining a classic memory foam feel.
During our tests, the AS5 earned an overall performance score of 9.24, ranking the mattress in the top 8% of mattresses tested to date.
The AS5 Hybrid does cost a bit more than average, $2,149 for a queen, which is 40% more than the average memory foam hybrid mattress. But it also meets a more targeted sleeper, having that extra soft feel. If you’re specifically looking for something this soft, there are no other memory foam hybrids we’ve tested that perform better than the AS5 while still maintaining exceptional cooling performance.
Click here to read the full Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid review.
Type: Memory Foam Hybrid
Firmness: Very Soft (3.5)
Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
| Factor | Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.24 |
| Price (Queen) | $2,149 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.21″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.9 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.65 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 10 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 9.71″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.7 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.25″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent |
| Sex – Score | 8.8 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.1 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.0 |
| Trial | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 20 years |
Best Mattress By Category
Have a specific mattress type, sleeping position, feature, or firmness in mind? At NapLab we’ve ranked the mattresses we’ve tested in 25 different specialized best mattress lists. These lists can help you identify the mattresses best suited to specific needs and preferences.
You can also see our best mattress guide for our overall best-ranked mattresses.
Best by Features & Price
Best by Position & People
