Bear Pro Hybrid Review

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In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and feel of the mattress. We then take the results of those tests and compare them to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	Bear Pro Hybrid	Average
Overall Score	8.63	8.52
Price (Queen)	$1,206	$1,515 (Hybrid only)
Cooling – Score	9.0	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	3.01″	2.25″
Sinkage – Feel	Extremely Deep	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	7.4	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	10.69 m/s²	8.77 m/s²
Response Time – Score	9.0	8.7
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.3 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.0 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	8.28″	8.66″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	8.2	8.7
Edge Support – Sitting	4.25″	3.85″
Edge Support – Lying	Good	Good
Sex – Score	8.1	8.2
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.50″	4.34″
Mattress Thickness	13.25″	12.30″
Off-Gassing – Score	8.9	7.9
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	4 days	8 days
Company – Score	9.4	8.8
Trial	120 nights	194 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Bear Pro Hybrid Different?

The Bear Pro Hybrid is a 13.25″ hybrid mattress with an overall performance level that is better than average and a price that is notably below average. The result is a value-minded hybrid built for performance (that won’t break the bank).

Advantages

Advantages of the Bear Pro Hybrid include better cooling performance, faster material response time, and better pressure relief. This mattress has a 4.5″ comfort layer, which is slightly thicker than average.

Off-gassing is also better than average, with a duration that is 50% of the average duration.

Neutral Factors

The Bear Pro Hybrid has deeper sinkage, which provides sleepers with the feeling of sleeping “in the mattress”. For sleepers who want to sleep more “on the mattress”, this could be a disadvantage, but side sleepers are more likely to enjoy the feel.

It also has a moderate level of bounce, which fits well for sleepers who enjoy something that is neither super bouncy nor deadening.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages of the Bear Pro Hybrid include higher levels of motion transfer and slightly weaker edge support. The sex score is also slightly below average, which could be problematic for couples.

The Bear Pro Hybrid has excellent cooling. During our tests, I did not feel any significant level of heat retention around my body.

This mattress has a few different materials and design features helping to improve cooling. First up, we have the hybrid design itself. With a thick 8.0” tall layer of coils on the base, the mattress brings in plenty of airflow.

In addition, the memory foam layer is infused with gel, which helps to disperse heat buildup.

• Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
• Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
• Ending Temperature (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

Last but not least, we have Celliant woven into the cover. Celliant is a mix of quartz, silicon oxide, and titanium oxide. These minerals absorb heat and reflect it back as infrared energy.

Celliant’s infrared energy has been shown to increase both tissue oxygenation and blood flow, both of which help with better internal body temperature regulation.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 91.7° F. This is 1.4° warmer than the average of 90.3° F, based on all of our tests to date.

After getting off the mattress, the temperature declined by 5.2 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 0.4 degrees cooler than the average 0 to 1 minute decline of 4.8 degrees.

When we consider the combination of objective data, my subjective experiences, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident in my view that cooling is excellent.

The Bear Pro Hybrid has extremely deep sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 3.01″. This is 0.76″ more sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.25″, based on all of our tests to date.

The mattress creates a balanced body contouring hug.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

Despite the extremely deep sinkage depth, the combination of poly foam and coils creates a highly responsive mattress surface that’s easy to move around on. The deeper sinkage can be especially good for side sleepers.

However, many back and stomach sleepers may find it feels a bit too deep to create ideal support.

The Bear Pro Hybrid has a moderate level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 10.69 m/s². This is 22% more motion transfer than the average of 8.77 m/s².

This mattress allows for an extremely deep sinkage into the mattress. That lack of resiliency in the top foam layers means that the body will create more contact with the coil unit, which is what’s creating the higher-than-average level of motion transfer.

The level of motion transfer is also documented in the video below.

In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest motion peaks from 0 to 0.25 seconds. Motion drops off notably thereafter, but we do still see a notable secondary energy spike from 0.5 to 0.7 seconds.

By 1.15 seconds, we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy, which is 0.24 seconds longer than the average motion duration of 0.90 seconds. Both motion duration and motion intensity are notably worse than average.

While this is far from the worst mattress we’ve seen, it’s also fair to say that motion transfer on Bear Pro Hybrid is far from great.

The Bear Pro Hybrid is a mixed bag for material responsiveness, with a very fast mostly recovered response time and a moderate fully recovered response time.

In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.3 seconds, which is 0.12 seconds faster than the average of 0.42 seconds, based on all of our tests to date.

In our fully recovered responsiveness test, we measured a recovery speed of 1.0 second, which is 0.02 seconds faster than the average of 1.02 seconds.

Most of the materials within this mattress recover back to their original shapes incredibly quickly. These materials include the poly foam and coils.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

However, the memory foam layer takes a moment or two to return to its original shape after it has been compressed. That 1.5” memory foam layer is slowing down the total material recovery speed on the mattress.

Even so, both the mostly and full recovery speeds are slightly faster than average. As such, I don’t expect these responsiveness speeds will be a problem for most sleepers.

The Bear Pro Hybrid has a moderate level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 8.28″. This is 0.38″ less bounce than the average of 8.66″, based on all of our tests to date.

This mattress has an extremely deep sinkage. That deeper sinkage means sleepers are able to create more significant contact with the coil layer.

Typically, that would create more bounce, but in this case we just don’t see the coils or foams create an especially high level of resiliency or pushback. Instead, we see a level of bounce that’s a bit south of average. The lower bounce makes sex and ease of movement worse.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

Typically, lower bounce also means that motion transfer is lower. However, that wasn’t the case here.

Seemingly, the extremely deep sinkage depth is creating a higher level of energy transfer across the mattress, even if it’s not seen vertically through a higher bounce level.

The Bear Pro Hybrid has good sitting edge support and good lying edge support.

In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 4.25″. This is 0.40″ more sitting sinkage than the average of 3.85″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.

While lying directly on the edge of the mattress, I felt that the support was good in all sleeping positions. This mattress does not utilize any type of reinforced edge support.

The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.

Certainly, that lack of reinforcing edge support along the perimeter is a major reason why both sitting and lying edge support are only good, but not great.

In addition, the extremely deep sinkage depth allowed by these foams and coil unit also contributing to the less-than-amazing edge support.

The Bear Pro Hybrid has good sex performance. First, let’s talk through the positives, which include minimal noise and both excellent pressure relief and cooling. In addition, we measured good, but not great edge support.

In our edge support tests, we measured 4.25” of sitting edge sinkage. That’s worse than average and means the edge isn’t quite as robust as I’d like to see it.

When edge support is less robust, it means we have a smaller usable surface area on the mattress. Moving onto the negative side of things, we have bounce, which we measured at 8.28”. This is less bounce than average. When it comes to sex, we generally want to see bounce as high as possible.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	7.7	Moderate
Edge Support	20%	8.4	Good
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	9.0	Excellent
Cooling	5%	9.0	Excellent

More bounce makes sex easier, less tiring, and more fun. The combination of a lack of bounce and good, but not great edge support means that overall sex performance on this mattress is good, and yet also leaves something to be desired.

The Bear Pro Hybrid has an excellent level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no significant pressure points on my body.

The mattress is equipped with 4.5″ of comfort material, which is 0.16″ more comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.34″, based on all of our tests to date. This mattress had a surprisingly deep sinkage depth.

That deeper sinkage makes it an especially comfortable mattress for side sleepers. However, some back and stomach sleepers may find it’s a bit too deep. The mattress creates a responsive feel with a more balanced and even hug.

That said, while the hug isn’t as exacting or dramatic as a memory foam mattress would be, the body does still sink very deeply into the mattress.

In our objective pressure mapping tests, we measured a max PSI of 0.48 PSI, which is well within the 1.0 PSI threshold that I want to see.

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.10	0.39

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.06	0.48

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.07	0.25

When I consider our objective pressure mapping tests, material thickness, material quality, and my subjective experience on the mattress, I’m confident most sleepers will find the pressure relief to be excellent.

The Bear Pro Hybrid had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. The mattress smelled for 4 days. This is 3.7 days shorter than the average smell duration of 7.7 days.

Bear mattresses come with a 120-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. Shipping and returns are both free.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Returns	40%	10	$0
Trial Period	30%	8.0	120 nights
Warranty	20%	10	Lifetime
Shipping	10%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

Comparing 118+ brands tested to date, the average trial period is 194 nights, 74 nights more than Bear offers. It is also backed by a lifetime warranty, which is a benefit only offered by 40% of mattresses that we’ve tested to date.

The Bear Pro Hybrid is only available in a single firmness option, which they call medium-firm.

Based on my personal experience, I agree that it has a medium-firm feel. I would also rate it a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm.

Support on the Bear Pro Hybrid is excellent for side sleepers, but only fair for back and stomach sleepers.

Support Factor	Data
Comfort Layer	4.50″
Support Layer	8.75″
Firmness	Medium-Firm
Body Contour	Balanced
Zoned Support	No
Reinforced Edge	No

During our tests, I felt well supported while lying on my side. However, while lying on my back and stomach, I felt that sinkage was a bit too deep to create ideal support. The deeper sinkage caused my mid-section to sink out of a neutral spinal alignment with the rest of my body.

The mattress is equipped with an 8.75″ support layer. This is 0.79″ thicker than the average support layer thickness of 7.96″, based on all of our tests to date. This mattress has a medium-firm feel, 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm. This firmness works well for most sleepers.

In all mattress tests, we make it a point to cut the mattress open to assess the material quality. In doing so, our densimeter found foam densities ranging from 1.32 to 1.98 PCF. When it comes to foam densities, denser foams are typically better and last longer.

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Maybe	Yes	Maybe
150-250 lbs.	Maybe	Yes	Maybe
250-300 lbs.	Maybe	Yes	Maybe

Foam densities in this range are about what we expect at this price point, though it’s also fair to say they aren’t ideally what we want to see. Our digital caliper measured a 13.5-gauge coil thickness, which is on the thicker side. So if there’s a silver lining, it’s the more robust coil unit.

Moving on, this mattress does not utilize any type of zoned support. Instead, we have the same firmness and support dynamic from head to foot.

Zoned support is great to see, but fairly rare at this price point. Based on all of my tests to date, an analysis of the materials, and my subjective experiences, I’m confident most sleepers will find the support on the Bear Pro Hybrid is excellent.

The Bear Pro Hybrid is a 13.25″ hybrid mattress that comes in a single firmness option—Medium-Firm. It has a quilted cover as well as handles on the sides of the mattress, giving it a bit of a luxury feel.

Design Factor	Data
Type	Hybrid
Thickness	13.25″
Cover Type	Quilted
Weight	70 lbs.
Has Handles	Yes
Fiberglass-Free	Yes
Ships in a Box	Yes

Within the Bear collection, the Pro Hybrid is a good value-tier option. It has better performance (and a higher price tag) compared to the Bear Original Hybrid. But is lower-priced than the Bear Elite Hybrid or Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid.

The Bear Pro Hybrid is 13.25″ thick and contains a combination of memory foam, poly foam, pocketed coils, and a support foam base. From top to bottom, here is a full list of the materials used in this mattress:

Layer Type	Thickness	Manufacturer’s Specs	Tested Specs
Quilted Cover	1.50″	1.5 PCF	1.62 PCF
Memory Foam	1.50″	2.4 PCF	1.98 PCF
Poly Foam	1.50″	1.5 PCF	1.53 PCF
Pocketed Coils	8.00″	13.5 Gauge	13.5 Gauge
Support Foam	0.75″	1.4 PCF	1.32 PCF

The Bear Pro Hybrid has a 1.5″ quilted thick cover. It has a soft, breathable material that integrates Celliant fibers for improved cooling and blood flow.

Sleepers can choose between a standard quilted cover or a cover with an extra “CoolForce layer”. The CoolForce layer is designed for better cooling and temperature regulation.

The cover also has handles on the sides of the mattress, which makes it easier to move the mattress as needed.

As mentioned above, our mattress did not include the optional CoolForce layer. That said, I have tested CoolForce on a different mattress (the Helix Plus Elite; Helix and Bear are owned by the same parent company, 3Z).

During those tests, I was not impressed with the cooling benefits of CoolForce and felt it was not worth the added costs.

The comfort layer is 4.50″ thick, including the quilted cover. Below the cover are two layers of 1.5″ poly foam each, for a total of 3.0″ of foam.

The support layer is 8.75″ thick and made of an 8.0″ pocketed coil unit followed by a 0.75″ support foam base.

The coils and support foam work together to provide a cohesive support system.

Product Evolution

The Bear Pro Hybrid appears to be traced back to 2018, when it was launched as the only Bear Hybrid mattress.

In July 2022, Bear was acquired by 3Z Brands and spent the next few years making small design changes to the materials and aesthetics.

In 2023, the Bear Hybrid was renamed the Bear Star Hybrid, and then in spring 2026, the mattress was renamed the Bear Pro Hybrid.

This 2026 update was more of a brand-wide update, with Bear launching multiple new models and re-designing many existing models.

Here’s how the Bear models break down:

Basic Tier	Mid Tier	Top Tier
Bear Original	Bear Pro Foam	Bear Elite Hybrid
Bear Original Hybrid	Bear Pro Hybrid	Bear Ultra Hybrid

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