Bear mattresses
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Bear markets its mattresses around recovery, with cover fabrics and foams aimed at active people. The model on findmattress.com is the Bear Elite Hybrid, the brand's premium, 14-inch hybrid.
Its build is substantial: a quilted Celliant cover, an optional CoolForce cooling layer, copper-infused memory foam, comfort and transition foams, and 8-inch pocketed coils arranged in five support zones over a base foam. It's endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association, GREENGUARD Gold and CertiPUR-US certified, fiberglass-free, and comes with free in-home setup.
The Elite Hybrid is sold in Soft, Medium and Firm, which Bear rates 5, 6 and 7 out of 10, and an independent reviewer largely agrees. That range lets one model cover side, back and combination sleepers. In our review-based ratings it earns a 5 out of 5 for edge support and 4 out of 5 for motion isolation and pressure relief. Cooling is the weak point at 3 out of 5: one independent reviewer measured a large temperature rise despite the cooling marketing, so don't buy it expecting a cold surface.
Expect about $2,284 for a queen at list price, often available around $1,485 with a discount code. Prices conflict across sources, so check the live price. It comes with a 120-night trial and a limited lifetime warranty.
Who should shop Bear? Couples, side and back sleepers who want a tall, supportive hybrid with strong edges and a choice of firmness. Who should skip it? Very hot sleepers, and anyone who wants a natural latex build. If heat matters most, look at the Avocado Green or Saatva Classic; if price matters most, the Nectar Premier Hybrid. The mattress quiz can help you decide.
Bear mattresses we cover
Bear Elite Hybrid
Hybrid · Soft / Medium / Firm
- $1,485 queen
- 120 nights
- Lifetime
- 14″ tall
The Bear Elite Hybrid is a 14" luxury hybrid with 8" 5-zone pocketed coils and copper-infused memory foam. It has a Celliant infrared cover and an optional CoolForce cooling layer. It comes in Soft, Medium and Firm, rated about 5, 6 and 7 out of 10, which averages 6. This Bear Elite Hybrid review finds it a supportive, plush-topped option for side, back and combination sleepers, couples and people with back pain. Hot sleepers should note that independent cooling tests are weaker than the marketing suggests.
Questions about Bear
Which Bear Elite Hybrid firmness should I choose?
As a rule of thumb, Soft (about 5 out of 10) for lighter side sleepers, Medium (about 6) for most side, back and combination sleepers, and Firm (about 7) for back and stomach sleepers or heavier people who want more support. If you're unsure, Medium is the safest choice for couples with different habits.
Does the Bear Elite Hybrid sleep cool?
Not especially. Despite a Celliant cover and an optional CoolForce layer, one independent reviewer measured a large temperature rise in cooling tests, and it scores just 3 out of 5 for cooling in our review-based ratings. Hot sleepers may do better with a latex hybrid or an innerspring with more airflow.
What is Bear's trial and warranty?
The Bear Elite Hybrid comes with a 120-night trial and a limited lifetime warranty, plus free in-home setup, according to Bear's site. That's a bit longer than the 100-night trials from Purple or Casper but shorter than the 365-night trials from Saatva and Nectar. Check current terms before buying.