Yes, Bear mattresses are good. Based on our objective testing, Bear mattresses have an average score of 8.51 / 10.
The average of all mattresses tested (360+ mattresses to be exact) is 8.54. With this standard, both Bear mattresses we have tested perform slightly below average.
| Bear Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Elite Hybrid | 9.26 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Bear Natural | 8.42 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Bear Original | 7.47 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Bear Pro Hybrid | 8.51 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Bear Star Hybrid | 8.89 | Read Review | Check Price |
To generate these scores we assess each mattress across the board by looking at 8 different performance factors (as well as subjective factors like sinkage and bounce).
NapLab performance categories include:
- Cooling
- Motion Transfer
- Response
- Edge Support
- Sex
- Pressure Relief
- Off-Gassing
- Company
| Mattress Name | Overall Score | Cooling Score | Motion Transfer Score | Response Time Score | Edge Support Score | Sex Score | Pressure Relief Score | Off-Gassing Score | Company Score | Firmness | Price (Queen) | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Pro Hybrid | 8.51 | 9 | 6.7 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 9 | 7.8 | 9.4 | Medium | $899 | Review |
| Bear Original | 7.47 | 6 | 6.7 | 9 | 8 | 8.2 | 7 | 8.1 | 9.4 | Medium-Firm | $599 | Review |
| Bear Star Hybrid | 8.89 | 9 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 8.6 | 9 | 8.6 | 9.4 | Medium-Firm | $1,499 | Review |
| Bear Natural | 8.42 | 8 | 6.1 | 10 | 9.5 | 9.8 | 8 | 8.6 | 9.4 | Medium-Firm | $1,699 | Review |
| Bear Elite Hybrid | 9.26 | 10 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 8.3 | 9.4 | Soft Medium-Firm Slightly Firm | $1,578 | Review |
As the scores show, Bear has green scores across the board in all testing categories.
Looking at price, Bear is also a good value. The average price of a hybrid mattress is $1,525.
The Bear Star Hybrid is $1,499 for a queen, 2% less expensive than the average. By comparison, the Bear Elite Hybrid is 3% more expensive than the average.
The Elite Hybrid performs better than the average (and better than the Star Hybrid) so for peak performance, the higher price may be worth it for you.
