Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
Bear Elite Hybrid
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
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
8.8/10
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
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
Price (Queen)
$1,290
$1,999
Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Firmness
6/10
5.5/10
Height
14 inches
13.25 inches
Trial
120 nights
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime
Limited lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Free shipping; made to order in Arizona
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 | Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe |
|---|---|---|
| Profile height | Not published | Not published |
| Layers published | 6 | 6 |
| Cover material | Celliant infrared pillow-top cover (standard) | Cooling pillow-top cover with phase-change material (standard cover also available) |
| Coil count | Not published | Not published |
| Coil gauge | 13.5 gauge head/foot, 14.5 gauge centre, 15.5 gauge edge | 13.5 gauge centre, 14.75 gauge outer, 15.5 gauge head/foot |
| Zoning | Reinforced coils along the left and right sides; no reinforcement at head or foot | Firmer centre-zone coils with softer head and foot |
| 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) | Made in Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Queen dimensions | Not published | Not published |
| Queen weight | Not published | Not published |
Sources: Bear official page · Brooklyn Bedding 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 Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
- Three firmness choices at one price — Soft, Medium or Firm
- GlacioTex cooling cover included as standard, not an upgrade
- Copper-infused responsive foam over memory foam, so cushioning without full memory-foam sink