Best For
- Excellent cooling performance
- Outstanding pressure relief with 5.5″ comfort layer, great for heavier sleepers
- Less motion transfer than average
Considerations
- Slower than average material response time
- Lower sex performance with only moderate levels of bounce
- Edge support when seated is a little poorer than average
Our Verdict
The Titan Plus Elite is a 14″ plus-sized mattress designed for heavier sleepers up to 500 lbs, per side (1,000 for the total mattress). It uses a combination of quilted cover, poly foam, microcoils, and a pocketed coil unit to provide robust support and comfort.
This mattress has deep sinkage and moderate levels of bounce—a good combination for sleepers looking for that deeper contour, but don’t want to feel stuck.
The Plus Elite is available in a single firmness, 6 out of 10, and with a medium-firm feel. This firmness is suitable for a wide range of sleepers and a bit softer than many plus-sized mattresses (which are often slightly firm).
In our performance tests, the Plus Elite earned an overall score of 8.97, ranking the mattress in the top 22% of all mattresses tested to date. Looking exclusively at mattresses for heavier sleepers, the Titan Plus Elite is well within the top 10 best mattresses for sleepers over 300 lbs.
Among the mattresses with higher performance, the Big Fig mattress is the only plus-sized hybrid that has better performance for a lower cost. All other mattresses cost more than the Titan Elite ($1699 – $2999), making the Titan an excellent value.
Type: Plus-Sized
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
Best For: All Sleeping Positions, All Body Weights
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 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and feel of the mattress. We then take the results of that test and compare to every mattress we’ve tested to date.
Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:
| Factor | Titan Plus Elite | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.97 | 8.53 |
| Price (Queen) | $1,679 | $1,682 (Plus-Sized only) |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.53″ | 2.16″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 7.23 m/s² | 8.75 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 6.3 | 8.8 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.7 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 2.0 sec. | 1.0 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 8.13″ | 9.26″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 5.25″ | 4.04″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Good |
| Sex – Score | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.5″ | 4.2″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14″ | 12.1″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 5 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 29% have lifetime warranties, average of other 71% of mattresses is 13 years |
How is Titan Plus Elite Different?
The Titan Plus Elite has better performance than average and a price tag that is right at the average level, making this mattress a great value for heavier sleepers who don’t want lower performance.
Advantages
Specific advantages of the Plus Elite include better cooling, lower levels of motion transfer, fantastic pressure relief, and a thicker comfort layer (5.5″ compared to the 4.1″ average). The mattress is 14″ thick, a full 2.0″ thicker than average.
Neutral Factors
This mattress has deep sinkage and moderate levels of bounce. Edge support is also right at the average level, making it a bit of a neutral factor as well.
Disadvantages
The Plus Elite has a slower material response time, which could be a disadvantage for sleepers who are more sensitive to slow response. Because of the lower level of bounce, sex performance is also a bit lower than average.
The trial is also a bit shorter than average, but not by a huge margin.
Cooling Test
The Titan Plus Elite has outstanding cooling performance. During our tests, I did not feel any significant heat retention around my body.
Baseline Temp.
73.7° F
Max Temp.
88.8° F
Ending Temp.
78.4° 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
The mattress is equipped with a cooling pillow top cover. This cover gives the mattress a notable cool-to-the-touch feel.
In addition, the mattress uses polyfoam instead of memory foam, which further helps to resist heat retention. Finally, we have a layer of microcoils and a layer of support pocketed coils that provide ample airflow to the mattress.
This combination of material and design factors creates the right conditions for exceptionally good cooling performance.
In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 88.8° F, which is 0.8° cooler than the average of 89.6°, based on all of our tests to date.
After getting off the mattress the temperature declined by 5.8 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 1.1° cooler than the average 0 to 1 minute decline of 4.7 degrees.
Heat Dissipation Over Time
When I consider the total picture of objective data, my subjective experience, and an analysis of the materials and design, I’m confident in my view that cooling performance is outstanding.
Sinkage Test
The Titan Plus Elite has a deep level of sinkage. In our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.53”. This is 0.39” more sinkage than the average of 2.14”, based on all of our tests to date.
Sinkage Depth
2.53″
Sinkage Feel
Deep
The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.
The mattress creates a balanced level of body contouring hug. It’s equipped with a quilted cover, poly foam, and microcoils within the comfort layer.
This creates a less dramatic body contouring hug, which is in contrast to memory foam, which has a more precise and exacting hug around the body. Mind you, there is still a hug, but it’s just not that sharp and exact memory foam hug that can create a more polarizing feel.
Motion Transfer Test
The Titan Plus Elite has a very low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 7.23 m/s². This is 18% less motion than the average of 8.78 m/s², based on all of our tests to date.
Max. Acceleration
3.55 m/s²
Min. Acceleration
-3.68 m/s²
Accel. Range
7.23 m/s²
The quilted cover and top foam comfort layer do a fantastic job of rapidly reducing motion. Often microcoils and pocketed coils will create more motion compared to all foam mattresses, and while that is still likely true here, the Titan Plus Elite does a surprisingly good job at keeping total motion to a minimum.
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 from 0 to 0.15 seconds. Motion drops down, but remains spiky until 0.51 seconds and by 0.80 seconds we’ve returned to near-zero levels.
While I would certainly have liked to have seen motion duration be lower, when we consider the motion peaks are already so low it makes it hard to complain too much.
Overall, I’m pleased with the low level of motion and don’t expect it to be an issue for most sleepers.
Response Test
The Titan Plus Elite has a slow material responsiveness speed. In our tests, we measured a mostly recovered speed of 0.7 seconds and a fully recovered response speed of 2.0 seconds.
Mostly Recovered
0.7 sec.
Complete Recovery
2.0 sec.
Both of these are notably slower than the average recovery speeds of 0.41 and 0.90 seconds, respectively. When materials take longer to reform back to their original shape it can make it more difficult to move around on the mattress, change positions, and get in and out of bed.
The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.
The slower material responsiveness speeds, combined with deeper sinkage and lower bounce, will combine to create greater difficulties in moving around on the mattress.
All that said, and to be fair, these attributes are also the reason the mattress has such a low level of motion transfer. So there are pros and cons to consider.
Bounce Test
The Titan Plus Elite has a moderate level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 8.13″. This is 1.41” less bounce than the average of 9.54”, based on all of our tests to date.
Max. Depth
2.70″
Max. Rebound
5.43″
Total Bounce
8.13″
Max. Sinkage Depth
Max Bounce Height
The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.
The mattress has many material attributes that reduce bounce including a comfort layer that takes longer to rebound back to shape, deeper sinkage, and a microcoil layer.
The microcoil layer in particular easily compresses when weight is applied, but doesn’t provide significant pushback, which means bounce is greatly suppressed.
The lower level of bounce negatively impacts sex performance and ease of movement, but it’s also a significant reason for lower motion transfer. All that said, a bounce of 8.13” isn’t low, but it is still far from high.
Edge Support Test
The Titan Plus Elite has fair sitting edge support and outstanding lying edge support. In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 5.25”. This is 1.22” more sinkage than the average of 4.03”, based on all of our tests to date.
Max Sinkage
5.25″
Lying Support
Outstanding
The deeper sinkage on the mattress also allows for deeper sinkage at the edge. While sitting directly on the edge there is no collapse of materials, but there is a substantial compression of the mattress that is far in excess of the average.
The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.
Sitting, 140 lbs.
Sitting, 200 lbs.
While sitting edge support leaves something to be desired, lying edge support was notably better.
While lying directly on the edge of the mattress I felt well supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress does a significantly better job at supporting sleepers when weight is evenly distributed, as it is while lying on the edge.
The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.
Lying on Edge, 140 lbs.
Lying on Edge, 200 lbs.
Notably, it doesn’t use any type of reinforced edge support system or edge support foam on the perimeter.
At least for lying, it doesn’t seem to need it. Though given the sinkage depth while sitting I would have liked to have seen reinforced edge coils on this mattress to help with sitting edge support.
Sex Test
The Titan Plus Elite has fair sex performance. On the positive side, noise is low and both pressure relief and cooling are outstanding. However, where the mattress struggled more is bounce and edge support.
| Sex Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | 65% | 7.6 | Moderate |
| Edge Support | 20% | 7.2 | Fair |
| Noise | 5% | 10 | Minimal |
| Pressure Relief | 5% | 10 | Outstanding |
| Cooling | 5% | 10 | Outstanding |
In our bounce tests, we measured 8.13” of bounce, which is notably below the average of 9.54”, based on all of our tests to date. When it comes to bounce for amorous activities more is always better and ideally, we’re looking for 10” or more.
The relatively low level of bounce on the Plus Elite is the greatest single factor that negatively impacts the sex score. In addition, edge support also leaves much to be desired.
In our tests, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 5.25”, which is notably worse than the 4.03” average sitting sinkage compression. Unfortunately, the dance without pants performance on the Titan Plus Elite just isn’t great.
Pressure Relief Test
The Titan Plus Elite has outstanding pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no significant level of pressure points building anywhere on my body.
Comfort Layer
5.5″
Support Layer
8.5″
The mattress is equipped with an impressively thick 5.5” comfort layer. This is 1.5” more comfort material than the average comfort layer of 4.1”, based on all of our tests to date.
These comfort materials all look and feel high quality. This fact, combined with their thicker-than-average profile, allows them to create an incredible level of pressure relief. Lastly, the Plus Elite has a medium-firm feel.
This firmness makes it appropriate to the needs of most sleepers. In our objective pressure mapping tests, we measured a max PSI of 0.91. This is incredibly impressive and better than most mattresses we’ve tested. A PSI of 2.0 is considered a high pressure point and the Plus Elite is far from that level.
Overall, I’m exceedingly pleased with the level of pressure relief on the Titan Plus Elite.
Pressure Map – Side Sleepers
| Pressure Relief (PSI) | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Side Sleepers | 0.20 | 0.87 |
Pressure Map – Back Sleepers
| Pressure Relief (PSI) | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Back Sleepers | 0.10 | 0.91 |
Pressure Map – Stomach Sleepers
| Pressure Relief (PSI) | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach Sleepers | 0.12 | 0.77 |
Off-Gassing Test
Off-gassing on the Titan Plus Elite is strong right out of the box and the odors took 5 days to fully dissipate.
Initial Smell Strength
Strong
Off-Gassing Period
5 days
Compared to the average off-gassing period of 7 days, the Plus Elite is 2 days faster.
Company
Titan mattresses come with a 120-night trial period, a lifetime warranty, and free shipping. Returns are $99 if the mattress ends up not being the right fit.
| Company Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Period | 15% | 8.0 | 120 nights |
| Warranty | 10% | 8.0 | Liftime |
| Shipping | 5% | 10 | $0 |
| Returns | 20% | 7.0 | $99 |
| Trust | 50% | 10 | Outstanding |
| Country of Origin | 0% | USA |
How firm is Titan Plus Elite?
The Titan Plus Elite is available in a single firmness, 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This gives the mattress a medium-firm feel.
Support & Sleeping Positions
The Titan Plus Elite has outstanding support. During our tests, I felt well-supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress uses an 8.0” pocketed coil unit that sits atop a 1.0” support foam on the base.
This combination of materials creates exceptionally good support. Both the pocketed coil unit and support foam look and feel high quality.
The coils used within the pocketed coil unit are 13.5 gauge. This is a notably thicker wire compared to many other mattresses.
A wire gauge of 15-16 is far more common among mattresses. This extra thickness helps create more robust support and better longevity. In addition, it better meets the needs of heavier weighted bodies.
Based on all of our tests to date, the average support layer thickness is 7.9”. With 9.0” of total support materials the Plus Elite is notably thicker than the average.
According to Titan’s website, the mattress is able to support up to 1,000 pounds on the mattress.
When we consider the complete picture of material specs, material quality, and our tests on the mattress, I am confident in my view that the Titan Plus Elite has outstanding support.
Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Design
The Titan Plus Elite is a 14″ hybrid designed for sleepers up to 500 lbs. per side. (1,000 lbs. total mattress support). It comes in a single firmness, which has a medium-firm feel, 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
Type
Plus-Sized
Thickness
14″
Firmness
6
This mattress is the top-of-the-line that Titan offers. It is the thickest mattress as well as the highest-performing Titan mattress that we’ve tested to date.
Materials
The Plus Elite mattress contains a mix of comfort foams, microcoils, and a support coil base. There are 5 distinct layers that make up the 14″ profile of the Plus Elite mattress. From top to bottom, these layers include the following:
- 2.0” quilted cover
- 1.5” poly foam
- 1.0” microcoils
- 1.0” poly foam
- 8.5” pocketed coils
The Law Tag outlines the full breakdown of materials included in this mattress.
- Materials
- 95% polyurethane foam
- 5% fiber blend batting
- Coil spring unit
- Made For: Brooklyn Bedding 5301 W Bethany Homes Rd Glendale, AZ 85301
- Date of Delivery: 08/14/2024
- Finished Size: 80 in x 60 in
- Net weight of filling mat: 163 lbs 1 oz
- Manufactured By: 3Z Brands 5301 W Bethany Homes Rd
- Date of Manufacture: 08/14/2024
- Model: BBTIEL – 1050
The Cover
The cover of the Titan Plus Elite is an advanced 2.0″ quilted cover with Glaciotex cooling technology and a plush pillowtop design. The fabric is infused with cooling fiber to help wick away moisture and draw heat away from the sleeper when sitting or lying down.
The sides of the mattress use a reinforced fabric for better durability but lack handles, which can be useful when rotating or moving the mattress. At this price point, I would have liked to have seen handles, but it likely won’t be a deal breaker for most sleepers.
The Comfort Layer
The comfort layer includes a 1.5″ poly foam layer followed by a 1.0″ layer of pocketed microcoils. According to Titan, this layer is only 0.75″, but our measurements showed the coils to be a little taller than expected.
The last material within the comfort layer is a 1.0″ transitional poly foam. This is the last layer before reaching the support layer below.
The Support Layer
The support layer is made up of an 8.0″ pocketed coil system, including up to 900 13.5 gauge coils. As mentioned above, these coils are thicker and more supportive than the pocketed coils we see on many other standard hybrids.
The thicker wire really helps to provide next-level support for heavier sleepers.
And beneath the coils, we have a 1.0″ high-density support foam. This foam is designed to support all the layers above and help the base of the mattress maintain its structure.
Product Evolution
The Titan Plus Elite mattress was new to join the Titan collection in mid-2024. This mattress joins Titan as their highest-end, luxury mattress for plus-sized sleepers.
We have also reviewed their other options, the Titan Plus and Titan Plus Luxe. You can quickly compare the three mattresses below:
| Mattress | Overall Score | Thickness | Check Price | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Plus | 8.71 | 11″ | Check Price | Read Review |
| Titan Plus Luxe | 8.87 | 13″ | Check Price | Read Review |
| Titan Plus Elite | 8.97 | 14″ | Check Price | This is the review. |
Since its release, there have been no known material changes made to the mattress.
Other Mattresses to Consider
Not sure if the Titan Plus Elite is the right pick for you? Check out these three other top-rated plus-sized mattresses for high-performing alternatives you may want to consider.
For Performance
Helix Plus Elite
9.60 Overall Score
The Helix Plus Elite is a 16″ hybrid mattress for plus-sized sleepers wanting a medium-firm feel. It outperforms or ties with the Titan Plus Elite mattress in all 8 of the performance categories we test for. Helix offers less sinkage than Titan and more bounce for a different feel.
For Value
Winkbed Plus
9.37 Overall Score
The Winkbed Plus is 14.5″ plus-sized hybrid with a 5.5″ comfort layer and a slightly firm feel. It has fantastic performance with deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. It does have higher levels of motion transfer but compensates with a faster material response time than Titan. These two mattresses come in at a similar price point, with Winkbed having the overall higher score.
For Budget
Big Fig
9.26 Overall Score
The Big Fig is a 13″ hybrid with very minimal sinkage and high levels of bounce. It can support sleepers up to 550 lbs. per side for a total weight capacity of 1,100 lbs. This mattress has a faster response time than Titan and the higher bounce may be better for couples looking for better sex performance. This mattress comes in at $1399 for a queen—over 20% less than the Titan and with a higher overall performance score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Check out some of the top FAQs on the Titan Plus Elite mattress below and get the answers you’re looking for.
Here are the current prices, with any sales or promotions reflected below:
Twin: $1,236
Twin XL: $1,311
Full: $1,536
Queen: $1,789
King: $1,986
Cal. King: $1,986
*Note: Sales prices are subject to change without notice or warning.
The Titan Plus Elite can support up to 1,000 lbs. or 500 lbs. per side.
For best performance, the Titan Plus Elite takes the win with an overall score of 8.97. But the Titan Plus Luxe (8.87) and Titan Plus (8.71) are not too far behind.
For the best price, the Titan Plus is the winner, price at $1049 for a queen. The Titan Plus Luxe is slightly more at $1199 and the Plus Elite has the highest price of $1679—60% more than the Titan Plus.
Depending on what’s more important (price or performance), you may find a different Titan mattress to be best suited to your needs. For a balance between the two, opt for the Titan Plus Luxe, only 0.04 point less in overall performance and a savings of 28% ($480 for a queen mattress).
