Our verdict: a traditional luxury hybrid from the earlier Black line
The Beautyrest Black Original reviewed here combined a substantial pocketed-coil system with layers of comfort foam. Its medium luxury-hybrid feel was different from the deep, slow cradle of an all-foam mattress, and it arrived full-size with in-home setup.
Consider it if: You are comparing the older model and like a traditional coil-and-foam construction. Check alternatives if: You want a compressed mattress, an all-foam feel or a precisely documented current firmness.
Review context: Our original observations and images describe the 2019 Beautyrest Black Original, not a new test of every current Black Series model. Beautyrest has changed its lineup since that review.
What the original review covered
The reviewed model was described as a 13-inch mattress with a medium luxury-hybrid feel. It combined cushioning foams and gel memory foam over Beautyrest’s T3 pocketed-coil system. That construction offered a different response from a thick all-foam bed, but comfort varies with body size and sleep position.
The original review did not establish a standardized score for the current Series One, Two, Three or Four. Compare current models on their own terms.
White-glove delivery
Our reviewed mattress arrived full-size rather than rolled in a box, and delivery included moving and setting it up in the bedroom. Check whether delivery, setup and removal are included for your seller and address today.
Inside the original Beautyrest Black
The original model used T3 pocketed coils beneath plush or medium comfort foam, energy foam and gel memory foam. Its cooling-focused surface and foam materials were specific to that generation; brand names and layer details have changed across later models.
The cover was designed to feel cool to the touch. That does not guarantee a particular temperature throughout the night; bedding and room conditions also matter.
Who might like the original feel?
| Preference | What to consider |
|---|---|
| Traditional hybrid feel | The earlier Original combined foam cushioning with pocketed coils. |
| Side sleeping | Check shoulder and hip comfort on the exact firmness offered. |
| Back or stomach sleeping | Compare how well the hips feel supported without assuming a brand-wide firmness. |
| Couples | Try the bed together and assess motion and usable edge space. |
How the current Beautyrest Black series differ
Beautyrest currently lists four Black series with multiple comfort choices. According to the manufacturer, Series One is the entry tier, Series Two adds foam features, Series Three adds latex and microcoils in its pillow-top models, and Series Four adds further layers and microcoils. Specific construction varies with the selected model and feel.
See Beautyrest’s series comparison and our archived Calista review for different models.
Watch the original review
Watch Yawnder’s original Beautyrest Black review. The video shows the earlier mattress.
Current price, trial and warranty
Price depends on the series, firmness, size and seller. Beautyrest’s current direct return policy advertises a 100-night trial and limits returns or exchanges per household. Purchases from another retailer follow that retailer’s terms. Read the warranty and delivery conditions for your specific order.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Black Original identical to Series One?
Do not assume so. This review covers the older Original; current series have updated model names and specifications.
Did the original arrive in a box?
No. Our sample arrived full-size with in-home setup.
Are all Beautyrest Black mattresses the same firmness?
No. Current models are offered in multiple comfort levels and top styles.
Does a warranty guarantee a comfort return?
No. Defect coverage and a retailer’s trial or return policy are separate.
Compare this mattress against 142 tested mattresses
Sort all 142 mattresses we have tested by pressure relief, support, cooling, motion isolation, edge support, price, trial and warranty, then filter by how you actually sleep. Of those, 84 hold a complete standardized record and 41 a partial standardized record.