Best For
- Good cooling with coil and foam materials
- Excellent edge support
- High levels of bounce, good for sex performance
Considerations
- Only 2.5″ comfort layer may not be suitable for heavier weight sleepers
- More bounce means higher levels of motion transfer
Our Verdict
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is a mattress designed for the masses. With excellent cooling, moderate sinkage, and a fast response time, there’s not much to not like about this mattress.
It is a medium-firm mattress (6 out of 10 on the firmness scale) with excellent edge support, high bounce, and fantastic performance for sex.
The high levels of bounce also mean that this mattress has higher levels of motion transfer as well, which may not be the best choice for couples who easily disturb each other during the night.
Aside from the preference for bounce and motion transfer, this is a fantastic mattress with wide appeal for a range of sleepers.
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8)
In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs
Performance Tests
At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.
We test 9 different factors that impact the comfort and feel of the mattress. Testing categories include:
Test | Rating |
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Cooling | Excellent |
Sinkage | Moderate |
Motion Transfer | Moderate |
Response Time | Extremely Fast |
Bounce | Moderate |
Edge Support | Exceptional |
Sex | Excellent |
Pressure Relief | Excellent |
Off-Gassing | Excellent |
Company | Excellent |
How is the Signature Hybrid Different?
If you’re looking for a great hybrid mattress with a classic feel, the Brooklyn Bedding signature checks a lot of boxes.
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid scored above average in our performance tests while also having a price that is 30% below the average cost for hybrids.
This makes the Signature HYbrid one of the best value hybrids we’ve tested to date.
Factor | Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid | Average |
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Overall | 9.63 | 9.52 |
Price | $999 | $1,410 (Hybrid only) |
Cooling | 9.5 | 9.4 |
Max Sinkage | 2.27″ | 2.21″ |
Total Motion Transfer | 10.23 m/s² | 7.97 m/s² |
Response Time | 0.3 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
Total Bounce | 9.99″ | 9.61″ |
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage | 2.75″ | 4.29″ |
Mattress Thickness | 11.0″ | 11.9″ |
Sex Overall | 10 | 9.6 |
Comfort Material | 3.0″ | 4.1″ |
Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
Off-Gassing – Days | 3 days | 4 days |
Trial | 120 nights | 158 nights |
Warranty | 10 years | 28% have lifetime warranties, average of other 72% of mattresses is 14 years |
The Signature Hybrid performs slightly above average for cooling, response time, sex performance, and off-gassing time.
It is slightly bouncier than average and also has slightly more motion transfer than average.
Edge support is significantly better than average, which is especially impressive considering that the mattress is only 11″ thick, 0.9″ thinner than the average mattress (hybrids and non-hybrids considered).
Cooling Test
The cooling performance on the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid was excellent. In our objective tests, it reached a maximum surface level temperature of 90.7° F.
This 0.5° lower than the average surface temperature across all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which is 91.2° F.
Baseline Temp.
81.2° F
Max. Temp.
90.7° F
Ending Temp.
83.8° F
Max. Temp.
Ending Temp.
- 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
Looking at the heat dissipation after we got off the mattress the performance was equally as impressive.
Within 1 minute after getting off the mattress the surface temperature dropped from 90.7° F to 86.0° F, a decrease of 4.7°.
Heat Dissipation Over Time
Heat dissipation continued from there, declining to 83.8° F after 5 minutes with no one on the mattress. That’s a total reduction of 7.2° F.
The most notable decrease is the 1-minute mark, as that gives a better idea of just how much heat the mattress holds onto.
The hybrid design clearly creates a lot of airflow, which allows the mattress to breathe better, dissipate heat better, and keep sleepers cool. All things considered, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress has excellent cooling.
Sinkage Test
The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.
In our pressure point sinkage test, we measured a maximum sinkage of 2.27”. This is pretty typical for a medium-firm mattress.
It’s only slightly deeper than the average pressure point sinkage across all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which is 2.14”.
Generally, anything within the 2.0”ish range is where I like to see sinkage depths.
It’s enough to contour the body and provide pressure relief, but not so deep as to introduce potential problems with support, heat retention, or feeling overly enveloped by the foams. All in all, it’s got a good balanced sinkage depth.
Motion Transfer Test
Motion transfer was quite a bit higher than what we expected. We use an accelerometer to measure motion.
The level of motion transfer is documented in the video below.
Max. Acceleration
6.77 m/s²
Min. Acceleration
-3.46 m/s²
Accel. Range
10.23 m/s²
Our accelerometer measured a total acceleration range of 10.23 m/s². This is considerably more than the average across all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which is 6.06 m/s².
Lower is always better in this case, and we’re pretty far from low with a rate of 10.23 m/s^2. While the total acceleration range was fairly high, I was more pleased with the total motion duration. Looking at the motion transfer chart, we can see that most of the motion is dissipated by the 0.3-second mark.
There is a slight uptick from 0.5 to 0.7, but it’s fairly minor and quickly declines back to near zero. All things considered, the level of motion transfer is okay, but not great.
If low motion transfer is important to you you may want to consider the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid mattress, which has an acceleration range of 4.61 m/s².
And if that’s not low enough, the Layla Hybrid mattress measured a range of 2.45 m/s², which is the lowest motion transfer of any hybrid mattress we’ve tested to date.
Response Test
Response time was fast on the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. It was able to mostly recover to its original shape within 0.3 seconds. However, a full recovery of all materials does take 0.9 seconds.
Mostly Recovered
0.3 sec.
Complete Recovery
0.9 sec.
The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.
The mostly recovered time is excellent, a full 0.2 seconds faster than the average across all mattresses we’ve tested to date. However, the complete recovery was a little slower than average, which is 0.88 seconds.
Most sleepers will likely find the level of response to be fast enough that it’s a non-issue. However, sleepers who don’t like the feeling of being more enveloped by slightly slower responding foams may find it less than ideal.
Bounce Test
There is a moderate to high level of bounce. In our bounce tests, we measured a total bounce height of 9.99” when we dropped our 12-pound medicine ball.
Max. Depth
6.05″
Max. Rebound
3.94″
Total Bounce
9.99″
This is a fairly high level, but also fairly typical for a hybrid mattress.
Max. Sinkage Depth
Max. Bounce Height
The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.
Most mattresses that have pocketed springs can be expected to have a higher bounce.
More bounce is preferable for sex, and many sleepers also simply like the feel of more bounce for sleeping, getting in and out of bed, moving around at time, etc.
At 9.99” of bounce the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid has more bounce than the average of 8.61”.
Edge Support Test
The edge support on this mattress was exceptional. The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid has among the best edge support we’ve tested in any mattress to date.
Max. Sinkage
2.75″
Lying Support
Excellent
The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.
Sitting, 140 lbs.
Sitting, 200 lbs.
The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.
Lying on Edge, 140 lbs.
Lying on Edge, 200 lbs.
At its deepest point, the mattress only compressed to a depth of 2.75” when sitting directly on the edge. This is an excellent compression depth, as the average sinkage across all mattresses we’ve tested to date is 4.19″.
Edge support while lying directly on the edge was equally as impressive. I felt as well supported directly on the edge as I did while lying in the middle of the mattress.
One last important note – the mattress only has reinforced edge support at the sides of the mattress (which is always where our tests are taken). The edge support at the head and foot of the mattress is notably worse.
Brooklyn Bedding decided to not reinforce edge support at the head / foot as a cost cutting measure, as most sleepers really just need the increased support at the sides of the mattress.
Sex Test
The best mattresses for sex have high bounce, good edge support, quiet materials, and good pressure relief and cooling.
These 5 factors make up the NapLab sex performance score.
Sex Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Rating |
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Bounce | 60% | 10 | Extremely Low |
Edge Support | 20% | 10 | Exceptional |
Noise | 10% | 10 | minimal |
Pressure Relief | 5% | 9.5 | Exceptional |
Cooling | 5% | 9.5 | Exceptional |
For the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, these individual factors generated a sex score of 10.
Very few mattresses score a perfect 10 in this category, but the Brooklyn Bedding hybrid had an excellent score.
This mattress has a high amount of bounce, which is fantastic for sex. Edge support is great as well with minimal noise, despite the use of coils in the core of the mattress.
Pressure relief and cooling were not far behind, scoring a 9.5. Because these factors are less significant compared to the top three factors, it didn’t really affect the score at all.
Overall, the Signature Hybrid is an excellent mattress for high-scoring sex performance.
Pressure Relief Test
Many times mattresses that are built with extra support for heavier persons end up doing a fairly poor job at relieving pressure for moderate and lightweight sleepers.
Comfort Layer
2.5″
Comfort Layer Ratio
22%
Pressure relief was excellent. The quilted cover on top of 2.5” of poly foam is more than sufficient to provide great contour, hug, and pressure relief.
Generally, I like to see a thicker comfort layer, as 2.5” of foams on top isn’t super thick.
However, the pocketed coil system does a nice job of transitioning and supporting sleepers well, as opposed to more basic support foam, which can sometimes feel like hitting a wall.
What About Heavier Sleepers?
My only concern is that heavier-weight sleepers may find that the 2.5” of comfort material just isn’t enough.
If that’s a concern for you and/or you weigh more than 300 pounds, I would suggest taking a look at the Titan mattress by Brooklyn Bedding, in addition to the Winkbed Plus and Helix Plus.
All 3 of these mattresses are designed to provide a better support dynamic to heavier-weight sleepers.
Off-Gassing Test
The smell right out of the box was strong. It took 3 days before the smell went away.
Initial Smell Strength
Moderate
Off-Gassing Period
3 days
The smell strength and duration were both typical of what we see with hybrid and foam mattresses.
Company
The company score takes a look at factors that may influence your experience with the mattress.
Factors include length of the trial period, warranty, shipping / return costs, and country of origin.
Company Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Data |
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Trial Period | 25% | 9.0 | 100 nights |
Warranty | 25% | 10 | 10 years |
Shipping | 25% | 10 | $0 |
Returns | 25% | 9.0 | $99 |
Country of Origin | 0% | USA |
The Signature Hybrid is produced by Brooklyn Bedding, a company that has been around since 1995 and selling online mattresses direct since 2009.
They offer a 120-night trial period with a 10-year limited warranty. Shipping is free and you can return the mattress, but there is a $99 return fee to do so.
Returns are free as long as you can provide proof of donation. You’ll need to drop off the mattress yourself or coordinate your own donation pickup.
If you need Brooklyn Bedding to arrange pick-up, the company charges a $99 pickup fee.
After your new bed arrives, you have 120 nights to try it out, but must keep it for at least the first 30 days. They call this the “Break-In Period” and it’s not that uncommon among the industry.
A break-in period allows for the mattress to fully relax and gives your body a chance to adjust as well. Although it may feel different at first, different is not always bad.
How firm is the Signature Hybrid?
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is available in 3 firmnesses, soft, medium and firm. For our review, we tested the medium firmness version and I would rate it 6 out of 10, where 10 is the most firm. It has a classic medium feel that makes it a nice option for a wide range of sleeper weights and sleeping positions.
Based on our experience with other Brooklyn Bedding mattresses, as well as Brooklyn Bedding’s firmness charts, I would rate the soft mattress at a 4 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
And lastly, I would rate the firm mattress at an 8 out of 10.
Support & Sleeping Positions
Overall, I found the support to be excellent. The 8.0″ pocketed coil system seems to be really solid.
Here are the ideal weights and positions for the medium version.
Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
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Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
But there is more to support than just firmness alone. The amount of comfort material can also play a big role.
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid only has 2.5” of comfort material, which just isn’t a ton.
As a result, heavier-weight sleepers, but especially those who sleep on their side, may find pressure points resulting from the support dynamic. For those sleepers, I would suggest taking a look at the Titan, Winkbed Plus, or Helix Plus mattresses.
Here’s the breakdown for the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid soft mattress:
Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleeper | Side Sleeper | Back Sleeper |
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Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
150-225 lbs. | Maybe | Yes | Maybe |
225-300 lbs. | No | Maybe | No |
And lastly, here’s the recommendation for the firm version.
Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
---|---|---|---|
Under 150 lbs. | Maybe | No | Maybe |
150-250 lbs. | Maybe | No | Maybe |
250-300 lbs. | Yes | Maybe | Yes |
Design
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature is a classic hybrid that uses foam, pocketed coils, and a support base to provide comfort and support.
It is a bit of a “middle-of-the-road” mattress and falls in an area that would be widely accepted by many different types of sleepers.
Type
Hybrid
Thickness
11″
Firmness
4 / 6 / 8
You can read more about the materials listed below.
Materials
From top to bottom, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid includes the following layers:
- 1.5″ poly foam (latex-like)
- 1.0″ poly foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
The Cover
The cover of the Signature Hybrid is plus and soft. It has deeper areas of tufting which gives it more compression and contour than a thin, flat cover would.
The texture of the cover is still pretty thin and breathable, with a good amount of stretch to it. Despite the tufting pulling the cover taught to the surface of the mattress, it’s still possible to stretch the cover a bit.
But even with pulling on it, it is still fast to snap back to its original position.
The Comfort Layer
The comfort layer of the Signature Hybrid may be a little thinner than others that we’ve tested, but it is still very nice.
Two layers of foam are combined to make up the total comfort layer, the top being a 1.5″ layer of latex-like poly foam and the second layer being 1.0″ of slightly denser poly foam.
As I’ve mentioned above, if you’re on the heavier side, you may find that 2.5″ of comfort material just isn’t enough, no matter how quality it is.
But for others, it may be more than sufficient and provide excellent pressure relief.
The Support Layer
Below the foam is an 8.0″ thick coil layer. Each spring is individually encased in fabric, which allows the coils to work independently of each other, quietly and effectively.
Lastly, below the coils is a thin layer of ultra-dense support foam that really is just intended to help the mattress keep it shape and provide pushback for the coils and foam above.
Product Evolution
The Signature Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding has been around since 2017 and remains one of their most popular mattress models.
Since the original launch, there have been a few small changes, but the most notable is the upgraded coils.
Compared to the original, newer versions of the Signature Hybrid uses more narrow coils on the edges which provides better edge support.
With the changes in coils, some customers report that the mattress has a softer feel compared to the original Signature Hybrid.
Extended Sizes
One factor that sets Brooklyn Bedding apart is its wide range of size options, including split mattresses or shortened sizes for RVs or campers.
The Signature Hybrid is available in the following sizes:
- Twin
- Twin XL
- Full
- Queen
- King
- Cal. King
- Split Cal. King – 36×84″
- Short Full – 48×74″
- Short Queen – 60×74″
- Olympic Queen – 66×80″
- Short King – 72×75″
- RV King – 70×74″
- RV King – 70×80″
- RV King – 72×80″
Within each of these sizes, the Signature Hybrid comes in three firmnesses:
- Soft – 4 out of 10
- Medium – 6 out of 10
- Firm – 8 out of 10
Considering size and firmness, that is 42 different mattresses that are available in the Signature Hybrid.
Other Mattresses to Consider
Not sure if the Signature Hybrid is the best option for you? Check out these three competing mattresses below for comparable models that offer slightly different features.
For More Comfort Foam
WinkBed Plus
5.5″ of Comfort Foam
If you’re a heavier sleeper and you’re concerned with the thinner amount of comfort foam, you may want to check out the WinkBed Plus. This mattress has 5.5″ of comfort material instead of the Signature, which only offers 2.5″.
For Better Cooling
Aurora Hybrid
3 Layers of Cooling Material
The Aurora Hybrid has three layers of cooling foam and a cooling cover. Compared to the Signature, the Aurora will have more of a cloud-like feel and with more contour.
For Flippable Design
EcoSleep Luxe Hybrid
Flippable Top Layer of Foam
The EcoSleep hybrid is also manufactured by Brooklyn Bedding. It has an 8.0″ coil base and foam layers above. But as a difference, the top layer of foam is flippable. You can choose between two firmness levels—5.5 out of 10 or 8 out of 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Check out some of the top FAQs on the Signature Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding and get the answers you’re looking for.
The cost of the Signature Hybrid mattress varies depending on what size you’re looking for. Here are the current prices, with any sales or promotions reflected below:
Twin: $498
Twin XL: $624
Full: $749
Queen: $999
King: $1,199
Cal. King: $1,199
Split Cal. King – 36×84: $624 (per side)
Short Full – 48×74: $1199
Short Queen – 60×74: $999
Olympic Queen – 66×80: $999
Short King – 72×75: $1,199
RV King – 70×74: $1,199
RV King – 70×80: $1,199
RV King – 72×80: $1,199
*Note: Sales prices are subject to change without notice or warning.
The purchase of any Brooklyn Bedding mattress comes with a 120-night trial period, a 10-year warranty, and free shipping to your door. If you decide that the mattress isn’t right for you, they offer free returns, but you’ll need to take the mattress to a donation center yourself and provide proof of drop-off before you’ll get your refund.
Yes and no. There is one showroom in Phoenix, AZ which has models to try. But if you’re not local to Arizona, you’ll need to stick to the online showroom.
Cleaning the Signature Hybrid mattress is similar to how you would clean any other mattress with foam layers. You can spot clean with cold water and mild detergent or vacuum the mattress. To avoid stains and spills altogether, consider adding a waterproof mattress pad or a 6-sided mattress encasement.