Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
Bear Elite Hybrid
Engineered Sleep Hybrid
Comfort
9.1/10
Not lab tested
Support
9.3/10
Not lab tested
Cooling
9.2/10
Not lab tested
Edge Support
9/10
Not lab tested
Motion Isolation
9.1/10
Not lab tested
Durability
9.2/10
Not lab tested
Value
8.8/10
9/10
Blank cells mean that model has not completed our instrumented lab protocol, so we publish no measured score for it. We never estimate a number we have not recorded.
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Bear Elite Hybrid
Engineered Sleep Hybrid
Price (Queen)
$1,290
$1,299
Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Firmness
6/10
6.5/10
Height
14 inches
12 inches
Trial
120 nights
100 nights
Warranty
Lifetime
10 years
Shipping
Free shipping
Free shipping in the continental US
Manufacturer Specs Compared
Figures each brand publishes on its own product page. Values a brand does not publish show as "Not published".
| Spec | Bear Elite Hybrid | Engineered Sleep Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Profile height | Not published | Not published |
| Layers published | 6 | Not published |
| Cover material | Celliant infrared pillow-top cover (standard) | Not published |
| Coil count | Not published | Not published |
| Coil gauge | 13.5 gauge head/foot, 14.5 gauge centre, 15.5 gauge edge | Not published |
| Zoning | Reinforced coils along the left and right sides; no reinforcement at head or foot | Not published |
| Foam density | Not published | Not published |
| Fire barrier | Not published | Not published |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published |
| Made in | Made in the USA of imported and domestic components (Glendale, AZ) | Not published |
| Queen dimensions | Not published | Not published |
| Queen weight | Not published | Not published |
Sources: Bear official page
Key Advantages
Why Choose Bear Elite Hybrid
- Celliant cover may aid muscle recovery
- Excellent cooling with copper-infused foam
- Great edge support
Why Choose Engineered Sleep Hybrid
- Publishes real foam densities and coil specifications instead of marketing names
- Higher-density comfort foam than typical at this price point
- Neutral medium-firm feel that suits back and combination sleepers