The Spartan is a foam-and-coil hybrid sold in soft, medium and firm feels. Brooklyn Bedding markets its cover for active recovery; this review separates the manufacturer’s claims from Yawnder’s existing mattress scores and helps you choose by feel and buying terms.
Our verdict: Spartan is worth comparing if you want a hybrid with several firmness choices and a cooling-focused cover. Its premium depends on whether the feel suits you; the recovery marketing alone does not establish that it will improve your circulation, reduce inflammation or speed recovery.
Yawnder’s existing test results
Yawnder’s existing Spartan record is dated August 26, 2026 and lists an overall score of 8.6/10. The record rates firmness at 8/10; it does not identify the tested retail firmness or establish that every current configuration feels the same. Expected durability is an assessment, not a measured lifespan. These figures are retained from the existing record rather than presented as a new test.
The current product listing describes a performance cover, CopperFlex foam, comfort and transition foams, and an eight-inch zoned pocket-coil core. Layer thickness and materials vary by firmness: for example, the firm version lists VariFlex transition foam where the softer builds list gel memory foam. Check the exact version rather than assuming all three have identical layers.
Brooklyn Bedding markets the cover and foam for temperature management. The prior Yawnder record scored temperature 9.2/10, but a high score does not guarantee that every sleeper will feel cool. Bedding, room conditions and the selected version matter.
Which firmness should you consider?
Option
Starting point
Check in person or during trial
Soft
More cushioning for someone who prefers a plush surface
Shoulder comfort and whether support still feels adequate
Medium
A compromise for changing positions or differing preferences
Both sleepers’ comfort and ease of movement
Firm
Less initial sink for those who prefer a firmer surface
Hip and shoulder pressure, especially on your side
No firmness is right for every body. Couples should try moving and lying near the edge together. If you want to see a particular configuration in Yawnder’s showroom, contact us first to confirm availability.
What about the recovery technology?
Brooklyn Bedding says the cover uses far-infrared technology and markets benefits for recovery and blood flow. Those are manufacturer claims. The existing Yawnder scorecard does not measure muscle recovery, inflammation or circulation, and we have not independently verified a treatment effect for this mattress. Choose the bed for comfort, support and the terms that work for you.
Videos from the original review
These videos were included in the earlier review; specifications can change between product generations.
Price, trial and warranty
Prices depend on size, firmness and promotions. Check the final price rather than an old queen-price snapshot. Brooklyn Bedding currently advertises a limited lifetime warranty on the product page; read its requirements and exclusions.
For eligible direct purchases, Brooklyn Bedding’s current return policy lists a 365-night mattress trial starting at delivery and asks customers to wait 30 days before processing a return. Its terms limit use of the trial and exclude clearance items. A different retailer can have different terms; Yawnder’s return policy and fees apply to Yawnder purchases.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spartan flippable?
No. It is designed with comfort layers above the coil support. Follow the manufacturer’s care directions for rotation.
Which firmness did Yawnder score?
The existing record lists firmness 8/10 but does not specify a retail firmness label. Do not assume those scores apply equally to every version.
Does the cover improve athletic recovery?
The brand makes recovery claims about its cover. Yawnder’s existing scorecard does not measure athletic recovery or establish a medical benefit.
Can I return a Spartan after trying it?
Eligibility depends on the seller and purchase terms. Brooklyn Bedding currently advertises a direct-purchase 365-night mattress trial with a 30-day minimum; read its exclusions.
Our take: Compare the Spartan’s feel against other hybrids and evaluate the full price and trial. Check Brooklyn Bedding pricing. Yawnder may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Standardized test data
Every mattress in the current program follows the same rubric and order, combining instrument-measured categories with hands-on evaluations so scores are comparable across brands.
Standardized test results
Measurement
Result
How to read it
Firmness
8
1–10 scale (6.5 = medium-firm)
Construction
Hybrid
Foam / hybrid / latex / airbed
Profile height (Yawnder measured)
Not measured
inches — measured on our own sample
Motion transfer
8.3
score /10 — higher is less disturbance
Edge support
8.3
score /10 — sitting and sleeping edge
Temperature
9.2
score /10 — higher sleeps cooler
Pressure relief
9.2
score /10 — shoulder and hip
Spine alignment
8.5
score /10 — neutral posture
Ease of movement
8.7
score /10 — repositioning speed
Expected durability
8
score /10 — projected 5-year hold
Off-gassing
8.3
score /10 — higher is less smell
Queen price
Not measured
MSRP before seasonal discounts
Manufacturer sleep trial
365 nights (Brooklyn Bedding direct)
when bought direct from the brand
Manufacturer warranty
Limited Lifetime
as published by the manufacturer; applies wherever you buy
Last test date
August 26, 2026
date of our most recent standardized test session
How this score is built
Support and spine alignment 25% · pressure relief 20% · temperature 15% · motion transfer 15% · edge support 10% · durability 10% · value 5%. Scores come from standardized instrument measurements and structured hands-on evaluations using the same Yawnder testing rubric. Read the full rubric.
Use Yawnder's standardized test data to compare this mattress with other models, or answer a few questions and narrow the field by sleep position, feel and priorities.
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