I was given a free Brooklyn Bedding mattress to review. Brooklyn Bedding started in 1995 as a factory-direct mattress manufacturer and eventually evolved into an online factory-direct brand that goes against the "one size fits all" philosophy. They own their own factory in Arizona, which allows them to offer higher quality materials at lower prices than the middlemen brands.
After testing mattresses for over a decade—and seeing thousands of customers come through my showroom at 1441 Encinitas Blvd—I can tell you that Brooklyn Bedding offers one of the most reliable lineups in the industry.
Overview of the Brooklyn Bedding Models
- Brooklyn Signature Hybrid: The workhorse of the line. Combines foam and pocketed coils. Available in Soft, Medium, and Firm. This is the model I recommend most often to people who want quality without overspending.
- Brooklyn Aurora Luxe: Designed strictly for cooling. It uses GlacioTex™ fibers and CopperFlex™ foam. If you track your HRV like I do, you know that sleeping cool is critical for deep recovery. This is the one for hot sleepers.
- Brooklyn Spartan Hybrid: Built for athletes. Uses Far Infrared Rays (FIR) technology to aid recovery.
- Brooklyn Bloom Hybrid: The eco-friendly option featuring sustainably sourced Joma Wool, organic cotton, and Talalay latex.
- Brooklyn Bowery Hybrid: The entry-level hybrid. Good for guest rooms or kids, offering a balanced feel on a tighter budget.
- Brooklyn Plank Firm: A straight-talk solution for people who say mattresses are too soft. It is flippable (Firm/Ultra Firm) and creates a flat, hard surface.
- Brooklyn Sedona Elite: The luxury hotel feel. Combines multiple foam layers with a coil base for a plush, responsive sleep.
How Much Does the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Cost?
Pricing fluctuates with sales, but Brooklyn Bedding is aggressive with discounts. You should almost never pay full MSRP. Here is the current pricing breakdown (before their frequent 25-30% off promos):
| Size | MSRP (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Twin | $959 |
| Twin XL | $1,165 |
| Full | $1,332 |
| Queen | $1,332 |
| King | $1,865 |
| Cal King | $1,865 |
| RV Sizes | Varies (Check Site) |
Ordering & Unboxing
Ordering is straightforward. You choose from three firmness levels: Soft, Medium, or Firm. For this review, I tested the Medium. This departure from the "universal comfort" claim gives you agency over your sleep setup.
The Fine Print: Brooklyn Bedding now offers a 120-night trial period. If you aren't satisfied, they will pick it up. However, straight talk: there is often a $99 return fee with some of these factory-direct brands now, so check the current terms at checkout. The warranty has also been upgraded to a Limited Lifetime Warranty, covering impressions greater than 1.5 inches.
The mattress inflated quickly—ready to sleep on in under an hour. No massive off-gassing odors, which is a win in my book.
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Construction
The Signature Hybrid isn't just a slab of foam; it's a proper hybrid. Here is the internal breakdown:
- Top Layer: 1.5″ Supreme Response Comfort Foam. It feels like latex—bouncy and cool—but without the allergy risks.
- Transition Layer: 1.0″ VariFlex™ foam. This provides deep compression support so you don't hit the coils.
- Support System: 8.0″ Ascension® Engineered Coils. Up to 961 individually encased coils that decouple motion and provide actual spinal alignment.
- Base: 0.25″ Flex Base foam to reinforce the coil system.
My Recommendation
The mattress is true to size. It has handles stitched into the sides—a small detail, but if you've ever tried to rotate a King size mattress by yourself, you know this matters.
Performance & Sinkage
This mattress has bounce. If you are used to the "dead" feel of dense memory foam, this will wake you up. It responds instantly. Below is the sinkage on the Medium version:
Yawnder Verdict
Pros:
- Customizable: Three firmness levels beat the "one size fits all" lie every time.
- Hybrid Build: You get the airflow of coils with the pressure relief of foam.
- Value: Because they own the factory, you aren't paying for a middleman's markup.
- Fiberglass Free: Brooklyn Bedding uses safe fire retardants, not fiberglass.
Cons:
- Edge Support: It's good, but not "hotel rock hard" on the very edge compared to some premium coil units.
- Motion Transfer: You will feel a partner move more than on a dense foam bed, but the trade-off is better sex performance due to the bounce.
Ideal Sleeper Types
- Side Sleepers: Great for those under 225 lbs.
- Back Sleepers: Excellent balance of lumbar support and cushion.
- Stomach Sleepers: Only for lighter individuals (< 150 lbs).
- Side Sleepers: Generally too hard unless you are 250+ lbs.
- Back Sleepers: Excellent support.
- Stomach Sleepers: Ideal. Keeps hips elevated for spinal alignment.
Comparison: Brooklyn vs. The Competition
| Feature | Brooklyn Bedding | DreamCloud | Nectar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | All-Foam |
| Firmness | Soft, Medium, Firm | One (Medium-Firm) | One (Medium-Firm) |
| Cooling | Good (Coils + Foam) | Average | Below Average |
| Trial | 120 Nights | 365 Nights | 365 Nights |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
I hope this helps you cut through the noise. If you are in San Diego, come visit us at the Yawnder showroom to try these in person. Otherwise, the trial period makes this a low-risk bet.