Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Review (2025)

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The Plank Firm Luxe is a more affordable hybrid choice for sleepers seeking a firmer bed. What really stands out is its firmness and versatility, as it can be used on either side, with each side offering a different firmness level. It is a great choice for stomach or heavier sleepers who need a firmer-than-average bed, as well as hot sleepers and couples. Iโ€™ll examine in depth how it performed during all our testing in this Plank Firm Luxe mattress review, so you know exactly what youโ€™re getting, and how it compares to other mattresses weโ€™ve tested.

Since our beginning, weโ€™ve tested over 500 mattresses at Mattress Clarity, helping over 40,000 people find a new mattress for their home. All the mattresses we review undergo rigorous testing to assess how well they support better sleep, all while considering all the different ways people sleep. Moreover, our testing is conducted by certified sleep science coaches and product experts. We also seek the guidance of our chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta. The goal of this is to provide our readers with an expert-based, unbiased understanding of whether a bed is right for them.

Now, keep reading to see if the Plank Firm Luxe is right for you!

Our Plank Firm Luxe Review in a Nutshell

The Plank Firm Luxe is a hybrid mattress designed for people who prefer a firm feel, such as heavier sleepers or stomach sleepers. It is flippable, meaning it can be used on both sides. Offering a firm 7.5/10 firmness on one side, and an extra-firm 8/10 on the other. The mattress has a โ€œcool to the touchโ€ sleeping surface, making it great for hot sleepers seeking a firmer bed. While the Plank runs firmer than normal, it still offers quality pressure relief due to its comfort-based foam layers, making it a potentially great solution for some side sleepers who prefer firmer support. Furthermore, it is quite affordable compared to similar hybrids and endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.

Mattress Clarity Score
We rate each mattress on a scale from 1 to 5 to reflect its overall quality. This number is comprised of individual scores from hands-on testing of materials, firmness, pressure relief, motion transfer, cooling, responsiveness, and more.
4.4
Brooklyn Bedding
Plank Firm Luxe
Firm Feel
Flippable
Supportive
Hybrid mattress
120-night sleep trial
Free shipping except for HI and AK
Current Offers
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Heavier sleepers
Its durable construction and firmness should accommodate sleepers over 230 pounds.
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Couples
The mattress offers great motion isolation and responsiveness.
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Stomach Sleepers
Provides lots of support under hips for stomach sleepers.
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Hybrid
Uses foam and coils.
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Firmness options
7.5/10 and 8/10
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Price
$1,198 โ€“ $1,998
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Size
Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split California king, short queen, short king, Olympic king, RV king
Pros of the Plank Firm Mattress
Our testers experienced great pressure relief, despite the bedโ€™s firmness.
It is flippable, meaning you can use each side, and each side is a different level of firmness.
For its quality, itโ€™s quite affordable compared to similar hybrid beds.
Cons of the Plank Firm Mattress
It could have better edge support. Seniors or people with mobility issues may find that its edges are not sturdy enough.
Lightweight sleepers will likely find both sides too firm.
People seeking an ultra-plush memory foam mattress feel wonโ€™t find it with this Plank bed.
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Shipping
Free shipping except for HI and AK
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Trial Period
120 nights
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Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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Returns
$99 return fee

The Plank Firm Luxe is an affordable hybrid option for sleepers seeking a firmer feel. The mattress offers great cooling, making it ideal for hot sleepers. Couples can appreciate the bedโ€™s top-notch motion isolation and supportive bounce for moving around on its surface. The mattress also offers impressive pressure relief despite its firmness, making it a strong choice for side sleepers, especially heavier side sleepers, who want a firmer bed that still delivers some contouring and cushioning. 

Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Performance: My Overall Rating

We use our testing methodology to review every mattress we report on. Assessing its performance across a variety of sleeping categories to help sleepers find the best bed that meets their specific sleeping needs. The Plank Firm Luxe had an overall testing score of 4.4/5. Its impressive pressure relief, motion isolation, and responsiveness stood out the most.

I go through each category we tested the Plank Firm Luxe in below, explaining in detail how we got our results. You can easily hover your cursor over any of the test categoriesโ€™ icons to see what they mean.

Mattress Clarity Test Results: Plank Firm Luxe (Firm Side)

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4.2
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4.3
Pressure Relief
3.2
Edge Support
4
Cooling
4.7
Motion Isolation
4.5
Response
4
Customer Experience

Mattress Clarity Test Results: Plank Firm Luxe (Extra Firm Side)

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4.5
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3
Edge Support
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Cooling
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Motion Isolation
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Response
4
Customer Experience

Watch Marten Carlson Test the Plank Firm Luxe Mattress 

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I Recommend the Plank Firm Luxe Forโ€ฆ

  • Average and heavyweight side sleepers. Average and heavyweight side sleepers who want firmer support without sacrificing comfort foam cushioning should appreciate the Plankโ€™s hybrid design.
  • Couples. Couples who want a bed with quality motion isolation and bounce.
  • Budget-minded shoppers. The Plank Firm Luxe is fairly affordable given its quality, versatility, and hybrid construction.
Our tester side-sleeping on the Plank Firm Luxe Mattress

I Donโ€™t Recommend the Plank Firm Luxe Forโ€ฆ

  • Seniors or people with mobility issues. The Plank has decent edge support, but not excellent. Some people may find that the edges sag too much when they get in and out of bed and prefer a bed with better edge support.
  • Fans of memory foam. The Plank is meant as an extra-firm mattress option that offers pressure relief. However, if you are a fan of the memory-foam โ€œquicksandโ€ feeling, youโ€™d probably want to consider other options.
  • Lightweight side sleepers. Lightweight side sleepers in particular will likely find the Plank too firm and prefer a softer mattress.

How Well Did the Plank Firm Luxe Perform?

Hereโ€™s how the Plank Firm Luxe scored in each performance category we tested, along with how its scores compared to the average.

TestPerformance (Firm Side)Performance (Extra-Firm Side)Average
Firmness7.5/10 โ€“ Firm8 โ€“ Extra Firm6.7/10 โ€“ Medium-Firm
Side Sleeper ComfortGoodGoodGood
Back Sleeper ComfortGoodExcellentGood
Stomach Sleeper ComfortGoodUnpleasantGood
Pressure Relief4.3/54.5/53.9
Edge Support3.2/53/54.1
Cooling4/54/53.8
Motion Isolation4.7/55/53.9
Response4.5/55/54.3
Sinkage Depth2.75โ€2.25โ€3.12โ€
Sinkage RatingModerateLightModerate
Bounce Height28โ€28โ€17.89โ€
Bounce RatingHighHighModerate
Noise5/55/54.5
Sex4.2/5 4.3/54.3
Trial Period4/54/54.2
Warranty4.5/54.5/54.6
Unboxing & Moving3/53/54.3
Off-gassing5/53/54.2

How Firm is the Plank Firm Luxe Mattress?

The Plank Firm Luxe is a flippable mattress that offers a different firmness on each side. We use a firmness guide ranging from 1 to 10 to grade all the mattresses we test, with 1 being marshmallowy soft and 10 being hard as a rock. On the โ€˜softer sideโ€™ of the Plank, I gave it a 7.5/10 firmness rating, and on the harder side, an 8/10. For context, the industry standard is a medium-firm 6.5/10 on our firmness scale.

7.5/10 mattress firmness on a scale
Plank Firm Luxe firmness score (Firm Side)
8/10 mattress firmness on a scale
Plank Firm Luxe firmness score (Extra Firm Side)

โ€‹The Plank Firm Luxe is designed to stand out as a firmer option while still offering pressure-relieving comfort. So, stomach sleepers and heavyweight sleepers should find this mattress a great option. Moreover, having two firmness options in one bed makes it ideal for sleepers who want versatility or canโ€™t make up their mind.

How Does the Plank Firm Luxe Feel for Different Body Types and Sleeping Positions?

With a 7.5/10 firmness on one side and an 8/10 on the other, both sides of this mattress are firmer than most beds. The Plank uses multiple comfort layers in its hybrid design to make it accessible to average-weight side and back sleepers who prefer a firmer feel and donโ€™t want to compromise foam-based cushioning. Iโ€™d say this mattress is an excellent choice for stomach sleepers and heavier sleepers. I believe most lightweight side and back sleepers will find the mattress too firm.

In this table, I outline what each weight category and sleeper type should likely expect from the Plank Firm Luxe.

Sleeper WeightSide SleepersBack SleepersStomach Sleepers
Light (under 130 lbs)UnpleasantGoodGood
Average (130-230 lbs)GoodExcellentExcellent
Heavy (over 230 lbs)GoodExcellentExcellent

Average-weight Tester โ€“ 5โ€™4โ€, 170 lbs 

โ€œI am a side sleeper, and when I was testing the firm side of this bed, I wanted to stay on it and nap. While resting on my back on the extra-firm side, I liked how it felt around my lower back a lot, and it was even and balanced under my shoulders. However, any way you slice it, this is a pretty firm bed.โ€  โ€“ Sosha Lewis

Plank Firm Luxe In-Depth Test Results

Pressure Relief

Pressure Relief (Firm Side) โ€“ 4.3
Pressure Relief (Extra Firm Side) โ€“ 4.5

According to Dr. Raj Dasupta, โ€œAn unsuitable mattress can make your pressure point discomfort worse if it doesnโ€™t offer the proper support.โ€ Sosha Lewis, our expert tester and certified sleep science coach, tried the Plank Firm Luxe to get a feel for its pressure-relieving abilities and rated it 4.3/5 on the firm side and 4.5/5 on the extra-firm side in this category.

Both sides are firmer than most beds, but use layers of foam for cushioning to relieve pressure buildup in your joints and back. On the firm side, Sosha tried resting on her side and said, โ€œThe foam did a great job contouring around my shoulders and hips, as the pocketed coils kept me supported and elevated. I didnโ€™t feel any pressure, and Iโ€™m not normally a fan of the Plankโ€™s firmness.โ€ 

Pressure map of a lightweight tester side sleeping on the Firm side of the Plank Firm Luxe

Then she switched to her back and said, โ€œIt felt great around the shoulders. I did feel like my hips sank into the foam a little too much, which caused some pressure on my lower back. But it wasnโ€™t a deal breaker as the springs caught me pretty quickly.โ€ Overall, she gave a 4.5/5 for side sleeping and a 4/5 for back sleeping.

Pressure map of a heavyweight tester back-sleeping on the Firm side of the Plank Firm Luxe

On the extra-firm side, Sosha conducted the same feel tests. On her side, she said, โ€œThe foam did a good job contouring, and the springs kept me aligned.โ€ She gave side-sleeping on the extra-firm side a 4/5. On her back, she gave the experience a perfect 5/5, citing that sheโ€™s not a back sleeper, but โ€œIt was enjoyable and pleasantโ€ฆparticularly around my lower back.โ€

Pressure map of a lightweight tester back sleeping on the Extra Firm side of the Plank Firm Luxe

Edge Support

Edge Support (Firm Side) โ€“ 3.2
Edge Support (Extra Firm Side) โ€“ 3

An easy way to understand edge support is to think about how secure you feel sitting or sleeping on a bedโ€™s perimeter. Youโ€™re going to want the same support youโ€™d get at the center of the bed on its edges, especially if youโ€™re sharing the bed with someone. 

This is important not only for couples who want to use as much surface area as possible, or for those of us who put on our shoes while sitting on the edge of our mattress, but also for seniors or people who struggle to get in and out of bed. The Plank Firm Luxe had decent but below-average edge support during our studio testing. Sosha rated the bed 3.2/5 on the firm side and 3/5 on the extra-firm side.

She first tried sitting on the Plankโ€™s edges and reported, โ€œI wouldnโ€™t recommend either side of this bed for those with mobility issues, but anyone else should be fine.โ€

This falls in line with the guidance Dr. Dasgupta gave us, โ€œOlder adults often need a mattress thatโ€™s easy to get in and out of, with extra cushioning for joint pain, but enough support to prevent sinking. Edge support is an important feature for this group of sleepers,โ€ he said. 

Then she tried resting on the Plankโ€™s edges and found decent support, but โ€œstill wasnโ€™t wild about it.โ€

After this feel test, Sosha placed three different sets of weights on the Plankโ€™s edges (firm side) and measured how much the edge sank. With the lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight sets, she measured 4, 5, and 6.5 inches, respectively.  

For context, five inches or more is when we would start to consider unsound edge support in a bed. So, petite sleepers can expect decent edge support, but those weighing more than 130 pounds will probably find the Plankโ€™s edges subpar.

Overall, Iโ€™d suggest people who really need quality edge support in their bed consider an alternative to the Plank with more durable edges.

Cooling

Cooling โ€“ 4

Despite multiple dense foam layers, the Plank Firm Luxe was โ€œcool as a cucumberโ€ according to Sosha. Likely in part due to its airy innerspring core and cooling features, Sosha rated the mattress 4/5 for cooling.

When we tested the Plankโ€™s cooling ability, Sosha used a thermal gun that measures the bedโ€™s temperature. In this test, Sosha first measured the bedโ€™s resting room temperature. Then she rested on it for about 5 minutes and got off the bed to check how much the bedโ€™s temperature had risen, which let us know how well it dissipates body heat. Considering the Plank Luxe is basically two beds in one, she did this test on both sides.

She measured the bedโ€™s initial temperature on the firm side at 67 degrees, and after resting on it for seven minutes, it was 73.8 degrees (6.8 degree increase). On the extra-firm side, the readings were 64.6 degrees, then 71.9 degrees after another brief siesta (7.3 degree increase). We consider a mattress to have great cooling capabilities if it shows less than an 8-degree increase in this test.

In addition to the thermal gun test, Sosha also described how she felt lying on the bed. She found both sides were โ€œvery cool to the touch,โ€ and was surprised by the temperature increase read by the thermal gun, saying, โ€œThe cover is one of the coolest Iโ€™ve ever felt, and I think that the temperature increase is more a reflection of my body heat in a super cold studio.โ€ 

Considering this, the reading may have been even more impressive. But overall, based on the tests, I think hot sleepers will find the Plank Luxe a helpful mattress for falling asleep. Dr. Dasgupta reminds us that a cooling mattress is important because, โ€œIn general, your body likes to cool down when you lie down and warm up when you wake up. Having a mattress and sheets that help you efficiently dissipate heat can help regulate your circadian rhythm and body temperature, which can lead to better sleep.โ€

Although this one should do a great job at regulating your temperature, if youโ€™re looking for a 5/5 cooling mattress to keep you from overheating, you can check our top mattresses for hot sleepers round-up.

Motion Isolation

Motion Isolation (Firm Side) โ€“ 4.7
Motion Isolation (Extra Firm Side) โ€“ 5

If youโ€™re a light sleeper sharing a bed with someone who moves around and wakes you up through the night, a bedโ€™s ability to prevent motion transfer (motion isolation) will be important. We assess the quality of motion isolation by how well a bed absorbs sleepersโ€™ movements on its surface, and found the Plank Firm Luxe was excellent. Our tester, Sosha, gave the bedโ€™s firm side a 4.7/5 and the extra-firm side a perfect 5/5 when testing the Plankโ€™s motion-isolating abilities.

Sosha tested out both sides using two types of tests. First, Sosha conducted what we call a โ€œripple testโ€. This includes placing a tub of water on one side of the bed and observing how much the water moves as she gets in and out of the bed and changes sleeping positions.

On the firm side, when Sosha got in and out of the bed or changed sleeping positions, she noticed โ€œvery little ripplingโ€ in the water tub, and said, โ€œThe thicker foam absorbed the motion really well.โ€ When doing the same test on the extra-firm side, she noticed almost no rippling and, put simply, said, โ€œExcellent motion isolation, very little motion in the water.โ€

The next test is pretty straightforward: two testers take turns moving around next to each other on the mattress (while blindfolded) and record how much each feels the otherโ€™s movements. Sosha did the test with her fellow sleep science coach, Riley Otis. 

On the less firm side, Sosha said, โ€œI could feel the slightest movement when Riley got in and out of bed, but it was not anything that would give me pause, and I am a very light sleeper.โ€ And on the firmer side, Sosha said,  โ€œI only felt the slightest of motion when Riley got in bed and when she rolled around.โ€ Based on Soshaโ€™s tests, I would absolutely recommend the Plank Firm Luxe for couples sharing a bed. 

Response

Response (Firm Side) โ€“ 4.5
Response (Extra Firm Side) โ€“ 5

We assess a bedโ€™s responsiveness by how easy it is to move around on it while receiving consistent, responsive support. For example, I often fall asleep on my back and wake up on my side, and I find that a bedโ€™s responsiveness is really important to consider to ensure my spine is contoured and supported whichever way I end up sleeping. 

Sosha conducted a switch test on the Plank Firm Luxe, where someone changes positions and notes how well the bed follows them in terms of support and bounce. Sosha gave the Plank a 4.5/5 for the bedโ€™s firm sideโ€™s responsiveness, saying, โ€œI didnโ€™t feel stuck at all.โ€ Then she tried the extra-firm side and gave it a perfect 5/5, adding, โ€œVery easy to switch positions.โ€

Our tester stomach-sleeping on the Plank Firm Luxe Mattress

Iโ€™d definitely recommend the Plank Firm Luxe for combination sleepers who want a firmer bed. But Iโ€™d also say the mattress is a good choice for couples seeking a bed that is easy to โ€˜move aroundโ€™ on.

Sinkage: Moderate

Sinking into a bedโ€™s comfort layers can offer awesome relief, but too much can lead to a lack of spinal alignment support while you sleep. Thatโ€™s why we placed a 44-pound kettlebell on each side of the Plank Firm Luxeโ€™s surface to measure its sinkage depth and determine if there is a healthy balance of cradling comfort and firm support (healthy sinkage).

Sinkage test on the Plank Firm Luxe Mattress

On the firm side, Sosha measured 2.75 inches of sinkage, and on the extra-firm side, Riley measured 2.25 inches. This would be considered moderate sinkage, but less than the average 3 inches demonstrated by most beds we test. Given the Plankโ€™s firmness, Iโ€™d consider these to be great measurements.

Bounce: High

Bounce can indicate how well a mattress returns to its original shape, reflecting ease of movement and the efficiency of its support layers. We judge a bedโ€™s bounce by dropping a weighted ball on it and recording how high it bounces back up. 

Sosha dropped the ball on each side of the Plank Firm Luxe and recorded roughly a 28-inch bounce by the ball on both sides. Weโ€™d classify this as high bounce, well above the average 18-inch bounce we see in most beds during this test. 

Noise 

Noise โ€“ 5

Sosha moved around on the Plank Firm Luxe in order to get a feel for how noisy the mattress would be when moving on it. She didnโ€™t hear any creaking or noticeable noisiness on either side, giving the bed a 5/5 for noise. This is impressive considering the thick layer of steel coils in the Plank and should stand out to couples sharing the bed or light sleepers.

Sex

Sex โ€“ 4.3

When it comes to sex, the Plank Firm Luxe scored a 4.3/5. I came to this score by averaging its response, edge support, and noise scores. The Plank offers great bounce for moving around on and is pretty quiet when you do, but its edge support was lacking. So you may feel a lack of support the further you move away from the bedโ€™s center. However, you do have two sides to the bed to try out, which is a nice perk of the Plank.

I would say the Plank is a good pick for couples. But if its edge support still has you wondering whether thereโ€™s something better for you and your partner, you can check out our best mattresses for couples or best mattresses for sex roundup articles for potential alternatives to find a better fit.

Adjustable Base Compatibility 

According to Brooklyn Bedding, the manufacturer of the Plank Firm Luxe, its mattresses are compatible with most solid wood or metal foundations. However, we tried the mattress out on an adjustable bed ourselves. Sosha tested it and said it โ€œdid an okay job conforming to the base.โ€ She gave it a 3/5 for its base compatibility, citing a noticeable gap โ€œwhere the bed and base didnโ€™t quite meet.โ€

Plank Firm Luxe Customer Experience Scores

Our customer experience score reflects the ease of getting and setting up your bed, as well as its policies and fine print. Below, I take a closer look at what you can expect with the Plank Firm Luxe.

Trial Period

Trial Period โ€“ 4

Trial periods give people buying a bed online the chance to make sure itโ€™s the right choice for the long term. The Plank Firm Luxe offers a 120-night trial period, which isnโ€™t as generous as some other luxury brandsโ€™ 365-night trials. However, this should give you plenty of time to know if the Plank is right for you.

I should note that there is a $99 return fee. Otherwise, you should be able to return the Plank hassle-free during the trial period.

Warranty

Warranty โ€“ 4.5

Many brands offer a 10-year warranty, but the Plank includes a lifetime warranty, which is as good as it gets. While most beds will likely need to be replaced after 10 years anyway, a lifetime warranty reflects a companyโ€™s confidence in the long-term durability of its product. The only reason it didnโ€™t get a 5/5? That $99 return fee.

Unboxing and Moving

Unboxing and Moving โ€“ 3
Unboxing the Plank Firm Luxe Mattress

Like most online mattresses, the Plank Firm Luxe arrives compressed in a box. According to Sosha, the box that it comes in is a little tough to open, so itโ€™s good to have a box cutter when it arrives. More importantly, the mattress is not light. As I noted before, the queen-size model weighs around 110 pounds. So Iโ€™d definitely recommend having someone else around to help with moving the mattress into place. 

Readiness After Unboxing

Most online mattresses arrive compressed and take some time to expand to their proper shape. When Sosha took the Plank out of its delivery box, it expanded almost immediately. 

Off-gassing

Off-gassing โ€“ 5

New mattresses or sleep products, especially those that contain foam, can take some time to lose their โ€œnew bedโ€ smell, which is called โ€œoff-gassing.โ€ However, Sosha didnโ€™t detect any noticeable off-gassing after setting up the Plank. In most cases, Brooklyn Bedding recommends waiting 24 to 72 hours for the smell to dissipate, but our Plank was ready to go.  

Plank Firm Luxe Construction

The Plank Firm Luxe has a hybrid design that offers dual-sided firmness and leverages both foam and coiled layers to deliver versatility. Below, Iโ€™ll go through its ins and outs to let you know exactly what youโ€™re getting.

Mattress Height & Weight

The Plank Firm Luxe is a 13-inch hybrid mattress, which is a bit taller than the average mattress. This is no surprise considering the Plank offers essentially two beds in one.

The Luxe is delivered compressed in a box, with the queen-size model weighing roughly 110 pounds. Considering its large size and weight, Iโ€™d suggest having your partner, family, or a friend on standby when it arrives to help unbox and move it into place.

Materials

The Plank Firm Luxe is a hybrid with multiple layers, GREENGUARD Gold- and CertiPUR-US-certified foams, 6-inch coils, and cooling fibers.  

Layers

On each side, the top layer is a quilted surface of tightly stitched, breathable fibers (.75 inches thick on the firmer side and 1.5 inches thick on the other). The quilted surface layer is quite breathable, but the Plank offers a specialized cooling polyester cover called GlacioTex for extra-hot sleepers. The cover adds an additional $100 to the bedโ€™s cost, but according to Sosha, โ€œThe cooling cover is impressive! It felt legit cold when I first touched it.โ€

Under the firmer side of the mattress is a layer of 2-inch high-density support foam. On the less firm side is an additional layer of high-density foam and a 1-inch responsive foam layer for some additional soft comfort. At its core, there is a six-inch layer of individually encased steel coils (roughly 961 according to the Plank) to help with airflow, bounce, and stable support.

How To Try and Buy The Plank Firm Luxe Mattress

There are partner showrooms across the country that sell the Plank Firm Luxe. The easiest way to find out if one is near you is by visiting their showroom locator on Brooklyn Beddingโ€™s official site. If you canโ€™t find one near you, you can easily purchase the Plank online, either by visiting its official site or by visiting Amazon. I should note that if you purchase a Plank through a partner showroom, you will have to deal directly with the showroom for any returns or general issues that may arise.

Plank Firm Luxe Prices & Sizes

SizeDimensionsPrice
Twin38โ€ณ x 75โ€ณ x 13โ€ณ$924.00
Twin XL38โ€ณ x 80โ€ณ x 13โ€ณ$1024.00
Full53โ€ณ x 75โ€ณ x 13โ€ณ$1174.00
Queen60โ€ณ x 80โ€ณ x 13โ€ณ$1532.00
King76โ€ณ x 80โ€ณ x 13โ€ณ$1732.00
California King72โ€ณ x 84โ€ณ x 13โ€ณ$1732.00

How The Plank Firm Luxe Compares

The Plank Firm Luxe is a very firm mattress with a flippable design, making it unique and versatile compared to many other hybrids. However, if it still doesnโ€™t seem right for you, I compared it to some of the other mattresses weโ€™ve tested in our studio. 

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Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Luxe Mattress
Helix Dawn Luxe Mattress
DreamCloud Original Mattress
Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid
Rating
4.4/5
4.6/5
4.6/5
4.4/5
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Firm: 7.5/10
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Multiple firmness options
Material
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Cooling
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Best For
Side Sleepers,
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers,
Hot Sleepers
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers,
Hot Sleepers
Side Sleepers,
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers

Plank Firm Luxe vs. Helix Dawn Luxe

The Helix Dawn Luxe is also a hybrid that caters to fans of firmer mattresses. The Dawn comes in a 7.5/10 firmness. However, unlike the Plank, the Dawn is not flippable. Both are quality hybrids designed and distributed by Brooklyn Bedding, which means they both include limited lifetime warranties and 120-night sleep trials with your purchase.

The Helix Dawn Luxe is considerably more expensive, at $2,398 for a queen, without any discounts. That said, in our tests, the Dawn Luxe demonstrated considerably better edge support (5/5) than the Plank, making it likely more durable and potentially a better choice for seniors and couples. Although couples, especially those shopping on a budget, may appreciate that the Plank had slightly better motion-isolation scores in our tests.

Despite lacking the Plankโ€™s versatile design, the Dawn Luxe is likely a more durable, better-cooling mattress than the Plank. But given the difference in pricing, I would say the Dawn is only a better choice if budget isnโ€™t a priority when youโ€™re shopping for a bed.

helix dawn luxe edge support

Plank Firm Luxe vs. DreamCloud Classic Hybrid

The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid also runs firmer than the industry-standard, at 7.5/10. The mattress had similar performance scores to the Plank across the board. With the exception of edge support, where the DreamCloud scored slightly higher at 4.4/5. However, on the customer experience front, the DreamCloud really stood out. Unlike the Plank, the DreamCloud offers completely free returns and a longer, 365-night sleep trial.

Despite similar scores when we tested the DreamCloud, it is actually more affordable than the Plank, at $699 for a queen, at the time of writing. Iโ€™d say that if the Plankโ€™s flippability doesnโ€™t motivate you to get it, the DreamCloud is a great, more affordable alternative. 

Dreamcloud Classic Hybrid mattress on and adjustable base

Plank Firm Luxe vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid

The Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid is designed to deliver enhanced cooling thanks to its treated gel memory foam and airy innerspring layer, which explains the โ€œChillโ€ in its name. When we tested it, it did demonstrate quality cooling at 4.5/5, but thatโ€™s only slightly better than what we found with the Plank (4/5). The Sapira Chill also had better edge support (4/5), which isnโ€™t surprising, as the Plankโ€™s edge support wasnโ€™t awful, but didnโ€™t impress us.

What really stands out is that the Sapira Chill Hybrid is available in three firmness options (plush, medium-firm, and firm). So if you really like the Sapira Chill model, it may be easier to customize your firmness preference. 

But the Plank is really designed for fans of firmer mattresses, and Iโ€™d say multiple firmness options in the same bed is more impressive. I think the Sapira Chillโ€™s softer firmness options make it a better choice for lightweight stomach sleepers, particularly those seeking a quality cooling hybrid. But since it is much more expensive than the Plank and offers only slightly better cooling, budget-minded shoppers seeking a firm mattress will be just fine sticking with the Plank Firm Luxe.  

Seated edge support test on the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress 4

Plank Firm Luxe Mattress FAQs

What kind of mattress is the Plank Firm Luxe?

The Plank Firm Luxe is a dual-sided firmer-than-average hybrid mattress that uses foam and coils. It also has a knitted rather than quilted top, and is ultra-firm, offering similar firmness as the Titan Plus Core (one of the other firmest mattresses available today).

How firm is the Plank Firm Luxe?

The Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Luxe offers two firmness options, because it can be used on both sides. On its firm side, it is 7.5/10, and on its extra-firm side, 8/10. For context, we consider the industry-standard firmness to be 6.5/10.

What are the cooling features of the Plank Firm Luxe?

The Plank Firm Luxe features a knitted cover made with breathable fibers for enhanced airflow. Furthermore, the mattress has an innerspring layer that helps stimulate airflow throughout the bedโ€™s core and improve surface temperature regulation. For an additional $100, Brooklyn Bedding also offers the Plank with its GlacioTex optional cooling cover, which can further enhance cooling

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Steven Asch

Steven Asch

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Steven has spent the last few years researching the ins and outs of mattresses. As an active athlete for many years, he understands the importance of a quality nightโ€™s sleep in maintaining a healthier life.