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Best Mattress in a Box: Our Experts Test 300+ Mattresses

Derek Hales

Updated

We’ve tested 300+ mattresses using our battery of objective & data-driven tests. Our best mattress in a box list analyzes all of our performance tests, data, and research to highlight the best-performing mattresses that are shipped compressed, rolled, and in a box directly to your front door.

Best Mattress Throne

Top Pick

Support while sitting on the WinkBed

Winkbed

If you’re looking for the best mattress you can buy in a box, the Winkbed tops our list. This mattress comes in three firmnesses and is the #1 best mattress we’ve tested to date.

The 8 Best Mattresses in a Box

  1. Winkbed – Best Overall
  2. Leesa Sapira – Best Hybrid
  3. Birch – Best for Natural / Organic
  4. Nolah Natural – Best for Natural / Organic With Medium Feel
  5. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe – Best for Side Sleepers
  6. Glacier Apex – Best Memory Foam Hybrid
  7. Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid – Best for Medium Memory Foam Hybrid With Medium Feel
  8. Bear Elite Hybrid – Best Affordable / Budget-Friendly
Mattress NameOverall ScoreTypeFirmnessPriceRead Review
Winkbed9.82HybridSoft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7)$1,499Review
Leesa Sapira9.50HybridMedium-Firm (6)$1,599Review
Birch9.44Latex HybridSlighty Firm (7)$1,499Review
Nolah Natural9.42Latex HybridMedium (5)$1,364Review
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe9.33HybridSoft (4), Medium-Firm (6), and Firm (8)$1,699Review
Glacier Apex9.27Memory Foam HybridMedium-Firm (6)$1,399Review
Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid9.25Memory Foam HybridMedium (5)$1,449Review
Bear Elite Hybrid9.24Memory Foam HybridSoft (4.5), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7.5)$1,614Review

Our Testing & Selection Process

300+

Mattresses Tested
To Date

43

Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress

93

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.

Performance Testing Factors
Performance Testing Factors

For our Best Mattress In A Box 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.

You can see our complete testing and scoring process here.

In choosing the best mattresses in a box 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 are vacuum-compressed and shipped in a box.

When selecting the best mattress in a box, we’re looking at a combination of overall scoring performance, firmness ranges, price ranges, shipping speeds, and US availability.

To be included within this list all mattresses:

  • Had to have a performance score of 9.24 or higher.
  • Had to be available for purchase within the USA.
  • Had to be compressed and shipped in a box.
  • 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 mattress choices.

Outliers that met the criteria above, but were still excluded for other various reasons are listed below.

MattressScoreReason
Winkbed Plus9.37For plus-sized sleepers only
Diamond Flurry Lux9.32Brand not well known by consumers
Helix Plus9.29For plus-sized sleepers only
Nolah Evolution 159.28Brand duplicate; performance does not beat that of the Nolah Natural
Amerisleep AS59.24Brand duplicate; performance does not beat that of the Amerisleep AS3

Our Testing Team

Derek Hales

Derek

Lead Tester

Kayla Hein

Kayla

Writer

Kyle Wandelt

Kyle

Tester

Nathan Lang

Nathan

Tester

Samantha Hales 2024 D

Samantha

Data Analyst

Winkbed Mattress

Winkbed Mattress Layers
9.82 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
10 Cooling
9.6 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
10 Edge Support
9.1 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
9.7 Company

Best For

  • Outstanding performance, above average in every testing category
  • Fantastic cooling with the feel of deep sinkage
  • 3 available firmness options as well as a plus-sized mattress for heavier sleepers 250+ lbs. (Winkebd Plus)

Considerations

  • Deep sinkage may not be ideal for all back or stomach sleepers
  • Free returns, but exchanges cost $49
  • Costs 6% more than the average hybrid mattress, a difference of about $80

Our Verdict

The WinkBed is a 14″ hybrid mattress and is the #1 best mattress we’ve tested to date. It has a thin Tencel cover with a Euro-style pillow top. The comfort layer includes gel foam, transitional poly foam, and a pocketed coil support base.

It has deep sinkage and moderate levels of bounce. This gives the mattress a balanced contour, suitable for a wide range of sleeper types, but especially nice for side sleepers.

The Winkbed is available in three firmness options—Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7). It also comes in an HD version for plus-sized sleepers over 250 lbs., the Winkbed Plus.

In our performance tests, the Winkbed earned an overall score of 9.82. This score is the highest among any mattress we’ve tested to date.

The Winkbed costs $1499 for a queen mattress, 6% more than the average hybrid, but given its exceptional performance, this mattress is still a fantastic value.

Click here to read the full Winkbed review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7)

Winkbed Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Modified Sinkage
9.6

Motion Transfer Test

10

Response Test

Bounce Test

10

Edge Support Test

Edge Support Modified
FactorWinkbed
Overall Score9.82
Price (Queen)$1,499
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.38″
Sinkage – FeelDeep
Motion Transfer – Score9.6
Motion Transfer – Acceleration5.85 m/s²
Response Time – Score10
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.3 sec.
Bounce – Height9.91″
Bounce – FeelModerate
Edge Support – Score10
Edge Support – Sitting2.25″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score9.1
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness5.0″
Mattress Thickness14″
Off-Gassing – Score10
Off-Gassing – SmellNone
Off-Gassing – Days0 days
Company – Score9.7
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Leesa Sapira

Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress Materials
9.50 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
10 Cooling
10 Motion Transfer
9.5 Response Time
7.5 Edge Support
9.1 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.3 Off-Gassing
9.7 Company

Best For

  • Exceptionally good cooling performance, with 4″ foam layer and pocketed coil base
  • Very high levels of bounce (12.67″)
  • Very low levels of motion transfer, 37% less than average

Considerations

  • Price is 13% higher than the average hybrid mattress
  • Good edge support while lying but sitting edge support could be better
  • 100-night trial period is shorter than average (177 nights)

Our Verdict

The Leesa Sapira is a hybrid mattress that is 11″ thick. It has a thin cotton-blend cover and a comfort layer made of poly foam, memory foam, and a transitional support foam. The support base is pocketed coils and support foam.

This mattress has moderate sinkage and very high bounce. If you prefer an active feel and don’t want to feel “stuck” the Leesa Sapira could be a great option.

This mattress comes in a single firmness, medium-firm, with a firmness rating of 6 out of 10. This firmness is good for a range of body weights and virtually all sleeping positions.

In our tests, the Sapira earned an overall score of 9.50. This ranks Sapira in the top 2% of all mattresses tested to date and the top 1% looking exclusively at hybrids.

A queen mattress costs $1,599, which is 13% more than the average hybrid. But much like Winkbed, you’re paying for a higher-quality mattress. If you want great performance, but less sinkage than Winkbed, Sapira is a fantastic pick.

Click here to read the full Leesa Sapira Hybrid review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

Leesa Sapira Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Leesa Hybrid sinkage test
10

Motion Transfer Test

9.5

Response Test

Bounce Test

7.5

Edge Support Test

Leesa Hybrid Edge Support
FactorLeesa Sapira
Overall Score9.50
Price (Queen)$1,599
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.05″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score10
Motion Transfer – Acceleration4.66 m/s²
Response Time – Score9.5
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.3 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.4 sec.
Bounce – Height12.67″
Bounce – FeelVery High
Edge Support – Score7.5
Edge Support – Sitting6.25″
Edge Support – LyingExcellent
Sex – Score9.1
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness4.0″
Mattress Thickness11″
Off-Gassing – Score8.3
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days6 days
Company – Score9.5
Trial100 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Birch Latex Hybrid

Birch Material Layers
9.44 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
10 Cooling
9.8 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
8.1 Edge Support
9.5 Sex
9.0 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
9.1 Company

Best For

  • Natural materials with minimal off-gassing
  • Fast material response time and generalized contour
  • Exceptional cooling performance, thanks largely to the hole-punched latex layer

Considerations

  • Generalized contour is not be ideal for all sleepers
  • Extremely high levels of bounce, 56% more than average
  • Slightly firm feel (7 out of 10) may be too firm, especially lighter side sleepers

Our Verdict

The Birch is an 11″ latex hybrid mattress with an organic cotton cover, 2.0″ GOLS-certified latex comfort layer, and an 8.0″ pocketed coil layer.

It has moderate sinkage and extremely high bounce. Being a latex hybrid, the Birch mattress has a more generalized hug and contour, less exacting to the form of your body. Some sleepers love it and others will hate that feel.

This mattress comes in a single firmness, which has a slightly firm feel, ranking 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This firmness is generally more suitable for back or stomach sleepers, as side sleepers could experience too much pushback.

In our performance tests, the Birch earned an overall score of 9.44, ranking in the top 2% of all mattresses tested to date. For a mattress with natural materials that is packed and shipped in a box, the Birch is a great pick.

A queen mattress costs $1,499, which is 3% less expensive than the average latex hybrid mattress. Compared to all mattress types, it’s 8% more than average ($1,383), but that’s more due to the fact that latex costs more and less an issue with Birch specifically.

Click here to read the full Birch review.

Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Slightly Firm (7)

Birch Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Birch sinkage test
9.8

Motion Transfer Test

10

Response Test

Bounce Test

8.1

Edge Support Test

Birch Edge Support
FactorBirch
Overall Score9.44
Price (Queen)$1,499
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.00″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score9.8
Motion Transfer – Acceleration5.52 m/s²
Response Time – Score10
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.3 sec.
Bounce – Height14.91″
Bounce – FeelExtremely High
Edge Support – Score8.1
Edge Support – Sitting4.50″
Edge Support – LyingGood
Sex – Score9.5
Pressure Relief – Score9.0
Comfort Layer Thickness3.0″
Mattress Thickness11″
Off-Gassing – Score10
Off-Gassing – SmellNone
Off-Gassing – Days0 days
Company – Score9.1
Trial100 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Nolah Natural

Nolah Natural material layers
9.42 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
10 Cooling
9.5 Motion Transfer
10 Response Time
8.4 Edge Support
9.4 Sex
9.0 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
9.1 Company

Best For

  • Natural materials that are supportive for stomach sleepers
  • Extremely fast material response time
  • Excellent cooling performance with hole-punched latex layers

Considerations

  • Deep sinkage may not be ideal for all stomach sleepers
  • More bounce, 24% higher than average
  • Shorter trial than average, 120-night trial compared to 177-night average

Our Verdict

The Nolah Natural is an 11″ latex hybrid with a 3.0″ of natural latex, and an 8.0″ pocketed coil base for support. It is topped with an organic cotton cover.

This mattress has deep sinkage and high bounce. Despite the deep sinkage, Nolah has a generalized contour, typical of latex foam. The higher bounce gives the mattress an active feel and making it great for couples.

The Nolah comes in a single firmness—5 out of 10 with a medium feel.

In our performance tests, the Nolah Natural earned a performance score of 9.42, ranking the mattress in the top 3% of all mattresses tested to date.

The price is also below average ($1,365), 12% less than the average latex hybrid, saving sleepers around $183 for a queen-sized mattress. If you’re looking for a natural mattress that’s suitable for all sleeping positions and has a medium feel, the Nolah is a great chioce.

Click here to read the full Nolah Natural review.

Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5)

Nolah Natural Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Nolah Natural sinkage test
9.5

Motion Transfer Test

10

Response Test

Bounce Test

8.4

Edge Support Test

Nolah Natural edge support
FactorNolah Natural
Overall Score9.42
Price (Queen)$1,365
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.55″
Sinkage – FeelDeep
Motion Transfer – Score9.5
Motion Transfer – Acceleration6.04 m/s²
Response Time – Score10
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.3 sec.
Bounce – Height11.76″
Bounce – FeelHigh
Edge Support – Score8.4
Edge Support – Sitting4.75″
Edge Support – LyingExcellent
Sex – Score9.4
Pressure Relief – Score9.0
Comfort Layer Thickness3.0″
Mattress Thickness11″
Off-Gassing – Score10
Off-Gassing – SmellNone
Off-Gassing – Days0 days
Company – Score9.1
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cover Photo
9.33 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
10 Cooling
8.2 Motion Transfer
9.6 Response Time
9.2 Edge Support
8.6 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.9 Off-Gassing
9.1 Company

Best For

  • Fantastic pressure relief with 13.25″ thickness
  • Available in three firmness levels
  • Great edge support when seated or lying at or near the edge

Considerations

  • Price is 20% more than the average hybrid mattress
  • 120-night trial is slightly shorter than average (177-night trial)
  • Motion transfer levels are slightly higher than average

Our Verdict

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a 13.25″ hybrid mattress with a quilted cover, a poly foam comfort layer, and a pocketed coil support base.

It has moderate sinkage and moderate bounce, giving the mattress a balanced feel all-around.

The Aurora Luxe is available in three firmness options—Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), and Firm (8). Most sleepers will be best served by the medium-firm version, but it’s great that there are options for sleepers who prefer a distinctly soft or firm feel.

In our performance tests, the Aurora Luxe earned an overall score of 9.33. Considering all mattresses test to date, which puts this mattress in the top 5% of all mattresses tested to date.

Priced at $1,699, the Aurora Luxe is 23% more than the average mattress, but the performance is also significantly higher than the average score (8.52).

Click here to read the full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), and Firm (8)

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Sinkage Test
8.2

Motion Transfer Test

9.6

Response Test

Bounce Test

9.2

Edge Support Test

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Edge Support Test
FactorBrooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
Overall Score9.33
Price (Queen)$1,699
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.04″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration9.06 m/s²
Response Time – Score9.6
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.7 sec.
Bounce – Height8.96″
Bounce – FeelModerate
Edge Support – Score9.2
Edge Support – Sitting3.50″
Edge Support – LyingExcellent
Sex – Score8.6
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness4.3″
Mattress Thickness13.25″
Off-Gassing – Score8.9
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days4 days
Company – Score9.1
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Glacier Apex

Glacier Apex Material Layers
9.27 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
9.0 Cooling
9.7 Motion Transfer
8.4 Response Time
9.9 Edge Support
7.4 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.9 Off-Gassing
10 Company

Best For

  • Fantastic edge support, both for sitting and lying
  • Great value ($1399), 7% less expensive than the average memory foam hybrid
  • Long 365-night trial period and lifetime warranty

Considerations

  • May not be ideal for all couples, with low bounce and low sex score
  • Response time is slightly slower than average
  • All foundations may not be suitable for the 14″ thickness

Our Verdict

The Glacier Apex is a memory foam hybrid with an overall thickness of 14.25″. It is made of memory foam, transitional poly foam, and a pocketed coil base.

This mattress has moderate levels of sinkage and low levels of bounce. It has a bit of a restrained feel and avoids the excessive hug and contour that can accompany many mattresses.

The Apex comes in one firmness, a medium-firm feel that feels like a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale (where 10 is the most firm).

In our performance tests, the Glacier Apex earned an overall performance score of 9.27, ranking the Apex in the top 7% of all mattresses tested to date. If we look exclusively at memory foam hybrids, the Apex is the #1 best memory foam hybrid tested to date.

For a queen mattress, the Apex is $1,399, 7% less expensive than the average memory foam hybrid price, saving sleepers $113 on a queen mattress. If you’re looking for a great mattress in a box with a memory foam feel, the Glacier Apex is the mattress to beat.

Click here to read the full Glacier Apex review.

Type: Memory Foam Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)

Glacier Apex Performance

9.0

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Glacier Apex Sinkage Test
9.7

Motion Transfer Test

8.4

Response Test

Bounce Test

9.9

Edge Support Test

Glacier Apex Sitting Edge Support Test
FactorGlacier Apex
Overall Score9.27
Price (Queen)$1,399
Cooling – Score9.0
Sinkage – Depth2.14″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score9.7
Motion Transfer – Acceleration5.77 m/s²
Response Time – Score8.4
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered1.2 sec.
Bounce – Height6.02″
Bounce – FeelLow
Edge Support – Score9.9
Edge Support – Sitting3.25″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score7.4
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness6.25″
Mattress Thickness14.25″
Off-Gassing – Score8.9
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days4 days
Company – Score10
Trial365 nights
WarrantyLifetime

Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid

Amerisleep As3 Hybrid Material Layers
9.25 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
9.0 Cooling
10 Motion Transfer
8.5 Response Time
9.6 Edge Support
8.5 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
7.8 Off-Gassing
9.0 Company

Best For

  • Low levels of motion transfer, 50% less expensive than average
  • Fantastic pressure relief, despite only having a 3.0″ comfort layer
  • Great edge support when sitting or lying at or near the edge of the mattress

Considerations

  • Deep sinkage may not be ideal for heavier stomach sleepers
  • Takes 8 days to off-gas, 2 days longer than average
  • 100-night trial, shorter than the 177-night average trial period

Our Verdict

The Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid is a 12″ hybrid made of memory foam, pocketed coils, and a thin support foam at the base of the mattress. The cover is thin and designed for cooling.

It has deep sinkage and a moderate level of bounce. This gives the mattress a modern memory foam feel, having the contour and hug of traditional memory foam, but without the heat retention (a common issue with memory foam).

This mattress is available in one firmness, 5 out of 10, which is a medium feel. The medium feel makes it an ideal choice for many side sleepers.

In our performance tests, the AS3 earned an overall score of 9.25, ranking the mattress in the top 9% of all mattresses tested to date. Looking exclusively at memory foam hybrids, that rank rises to the top 4%.

Considering price, the AS3 hybrid mattress costs $1,449, putting it 4% less than the average memory foam hybrid, a savings of $63 for a queen mattress. This makes the AS3 a fantastic value all around. Sleepers who are looking for a memory foam feel with great cooling, edge support, and sex would be well-suited to the AS3 Hybrid.

Click here to read the full Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid review.  

Type: Memory Foam Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5)

AS3 Hybrid Performance

9.0

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Amerisleep As3 Hybrid Sinkage Test
10

Motion Transfer Test

8.5

Response Test

Bounce Test

9.6

Edge Support Test

Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid edge support
FactorAmerisleep AS3 Hybrid
Overall Score9.25
Price (Queen)$1,449
Cooling – Score9.0
Sinkage – Depth2.38″
Sinkage – FeelDeep
Motion Transfer – Score10
Motion Transfer – Acceleration4.46 m/s²
Response Time – Score8.5
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height9.21″
Bounce – FeelModerate
Edge Support – Score9.6
Edge Support – Sitting3.75″
Edge Support – LyingOutstanding
Sex – Score8.5
Pressure Relief – Score10
Comfort Layer Thickness3.0″
Mattress Thickness12″
Off-Gassing – Score7.8
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days8 days
Company – Score9.0
Trial100 nights
Warranty20 years

Bear Elite Hybrid

Bear Elite Hybrid Material Layers
9.24 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
10 Cooling
10 Motion Transfer
7.9 Response Time
8.4 Edge Support
8.8 Sex
9.0 Pressure Relief
9.2 Off-Gassing
9.7 Company

Best For

  • Motion transfer levels 47% lower than the average mattress
  • Fantastic pressure relief with 5.0″ comfort layer
  • Exceptional cooling performance and virtually no heat retention

Considerations

  • High level of bounce may not be ideas for all sleepers
  • Priced 7% higher than the average memory foam hybrid mattress
  • Slower material response time, 1.7 seconds for full recovery

Our Verdict

The Bear Elite Hybrid is a 14″ hybrid with a plush cooling cover, copper memory foam, transitional poly foam, a pocketed coil support layer, and a base of high-density support foam.

It has moderate sinkage and high levels of bounce. This mattress is designed for great cooling, low motion transfer, and a balanced feel.

It is available in three firmness levels—Soft (4.5), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (7.5). Most sleepers will find the medium-firm version is the correct choice.

In our performance tests, the Bear Elite earned an overall score of 9.24, ranking in the top 9% of all mattresses tested to date. Looking exclusively at hybrids, that rank jumps up to the top 7%.

Priced at $1,614, the Bear Elite is 17% more expensive than the average mattress, but also has significantly higher performance than average (8.54 is average.) For a high-quality mattress, packed in a box, shipped right to your door, and backed by a lifetime warranty, the Bear Elite is one of the best.

Click here to read the full Bear Elite review.

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4.5), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (7.5)

Bear Elite Performance

10

Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

Bear Elite Hybrid sinkage test
10

Motion Transfer Test

7.9

Response Test

Bounce Test

8.4

Edge Support Test

Bear Elite Hybrid Edge Support
FactorBear Elite Hybrid
Overall Score9.24
Price (Queen)$1,373
Cooling – Score10
Sinkage – Depth2.14″
Sinkage – FeelModerate
Motion Transfer – Score10
Motion Transfer – Acceleration3.74 m/s²
Response Time – Score7.9
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered1.7 sec.
Bounce – Height10.32″
Bounce – FeelHigh
Edge Support – Score8.4
Edge Support – Sitting4.75″
Edge Support – LyingExcellent
Sex – Score8.8
Pressure Relief – Score9.0
Comfort Layer Thickness5.0″
Mattress Thickness14″
Off-Gassing – Score9.2
Off-Gassing – SmellStrong
Off-Gassing – Days3 days
Company – Score9.7
Trial120 nights
WarrantyLifetime

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 23 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 Type

Best in a Box

Best Hybrid

Best Memory Foam

Best Foam

Best Latex

Best Organic

About Derek Hales

Derek Hales

Derek Hales is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NapLab. His insights and work has been featured on ABC's Tamron Hall Show, Freakonomics, CBS News, ESPN, Reader's Digest, Homes & Gardens, New York Post, CNET, & More. Derek has personally tested 440+ mattresses and began testing mattresses in 2014.

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