Simmons Beautyrest is one of the most well-known American mattress brands and rightly so. It was founded way back in 1870.
The Beautyrest collections have a lot of different mattresses to offer. Theyโre currently available in three different tiers, dubbed the Black, Harmony, and Nate Berkus collections. Within each collection is a group of models, each featuring multiple comfort levels.
If youโre interested in a Simmons Beautyrest bed, youโre going to have a lot of options to choose from.
Here youโll find a complete overview of Beautyrest Black and the collectionโs corresponding models. Weโll talk about what makes them unique and what each model has to offer. Donโt hesitate to reach out if you have any questions while youโre shopping for a Beautyrest Black mattress!
Beautyrest Black Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Who Makes Beautyrest Mattresses?
The Beautyrest Black Collection is created by the Simmons Bedding Company, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Simmons was founded in 1870 by Zalmon G. Simmons in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Beautyrest is one of Simmonsโ flagship brands and was introduced in 1925.
To learn about other Simmons mattresses, take a look at our Simmons Foam mattress review.
Related: Shop more mattresses made in the USA here.
What Sets the Beautyrest Black Collection Apart from the Harmony and Nate Berkus Collections?
The Beautyrest Black collection is a high-end mattress collection. It is more expensive than both the Harmony and Nate Berkus collections.
What Is T3 Pocketed Coil Technology?
According to Beautyrest, T3 coil technology is exclusive to Beautyrest Black models. Hereโs how they describe it:
T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology, found only in Beautyrestยฎ Blackโข, are three steel strands wound into one coil that absorbs energy, reduces motion, and provides exceptional resilience for support, durability, and undisturbed sleep.
How Many Models Come In the Beautyrest Black Collection?
There are 11 models in this collection. The models are separated into three classes: K-Class, C-Class, and the L-Class:
- K-Class Plush Pillow Top
- K-Class Firm Pillow Top
- C-Class Medium Pillow Top
- C-Class Plush Pillow Top
- C-Class Medium
- C-Class Plush
- C-Class Firm
- L-Class Medium Pillow Top
- L-Class Plush Pillow Top
- L-Class Medium
- L-Class Firm
What Sizes Are Each Model Available In?
Each model in this collection is available as a twin XL, full, queen, king, or California king.
What Type of Beds/Frames Do These Mattresses Work With?
The Simmons website recommends that people use โa new Beautyrestยฎ or Simmonsยฎ foundation or a supportive, rigid, non-yielding foundation,โ noting that an old foundation unit might not properly support the mattress.
โIf used with a foundation, use a frame that provides rigid center support as well as support for the head, foot, and sides,โ the site says. โFor any queen or king frame that does not have a metal center support, you must use at least five hardwood or metal slats (1โณ x 4โณ) and add legs to the three center slats. By not providing a sufficient supportive frame, damage can occur to the product that will void your warranty.โ
What Materials and Components Are Standard Across the Beautyrest Black Collection?
- All the models in this collection contain BlackICEโข Technology, which is a cooling layer of foam.
- Comfort layers of gel infused cooling memory foam, which may including Airfeelโข๏ธ Foam, Aircoolยฎ Memory Foam, and/or SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam.
For more information, see our Beautyrest Harmony Lux Mattress Review.
What Is T3 Pocketed Coil Technology?
T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology is a feature exclusive to Beautyrest Black mattresses. This is an innerspring coil technology, where each coil is made of three strands of steel.
โWe elevate the design and performance of our legendary support in Beautyrest Black with our exclusive T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology,โ the Simmons website explains. โThree steel strands wound into one coil absorb energy, reduce motion and provide exceptional resilience for support, durability, and undisturbed sleep.โ
Model Breakdowns
Note: Some models may go by different names when sold by a non-Simmons retailer. Additionally, some models come in different firmness options. Often, these firmness options involve different materials and mattress heights.
With that caveat, letโs take a look at the models in the Beautyrest Black Collection.
K-Class Models
K-Class Plush Pillow Top
The K-Class Ultra Plush Pillow Top is 16.5โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข Technology
- Airfeelโข๏ธ Foam
- Aircoolยฎ Gel Memory Foam
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- Comfort layer made with Alpaca, Cashmere, and Silk Fibers
- Self-Responseโข๏ธ Latex
- 2K Nano Coils
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology.
K-Class Firm Pillow Top
The K-Class Firm Pillow Top is 15.75โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข Technology
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- Firm Comfort Foam
- Dynamic Responseโข Memory Foam
- Comfort layer made with Alpaca, Cashmere, and Silk Fibers
- 2K Nano Coils
- Self-Responseโข๏ธ Latex
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology.
C-Class Models
C-Class Medium Pillow Top
The C-Class Medium Pillow Top is 14.25โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข Technology
- Firm Comfort Foam
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- GelTouch Memory Foam
- Comfort Layer made with Alpaca, Cashmere & Silk Fibers
- Self-Responseโข๏ธ Latex
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology.
C-Class Plush Pillow Top
The C-Class Plush Pillow Top is 16โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข Technology
- Airfeelโข๏ธ Foam
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- Comfort layer made with Alpaca, Cashmere, and Silk Fibers
- Beautyrestยฎ Gel Memory Foam
- Self-Responseโข๏ธ Latex
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
C-Class Firm
The C-Class Plush is 13.75โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข Technology
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- Comfort layer made with Alpaca, Cashmere, and Silk Fibers
- Plush Comfort Foam
- Firm Comfort Foam
- Self-Responseโข๏ธ Latex
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
C-Class Medium
The C-Class Medium is 13.75โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข๏ธ with Plant-Based Cooling Technology
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- Firm Comfort Foam
- Self-Responseโข๏ธ Latex
- Comfort layer made with Alpaca, Cashmere, and Silk Fibers
- GelTouchโข๏ธ Foam
- Energy Foam
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
C-Class Plush
The C-Class Plush is 14.5โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข๏ธ with Plant-Based Cooling Technology
- AirFeelโข Foam
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- GelTouchยฎ HD Foam
- Comfort Layer made with Alpaca, Cashmere & Silk Fibers
- SelfResponseโขLatex
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
L-Class Models
L-Class Medium Pillow Top
The L-Class Medium Pillow Top is 14.25โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข๏ธ with Plant-Based Cooling Technology
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- AirCoolยฎ Foam
- GelTouchโข๏ธ Foam
- Beautyrestยฎ Gel Memory Foam
- Energy Foam
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
L-Class Plush Pillow Top
The L-Class Plush Pillow Top is 15.75โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข๏ธ with Plant-Based Cooling Technology
- Airfeelโข๏ธ Foam
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- GelTouchโข๏ธ Foam
- Beautyrestยฎ Gel Memory Foam
- Energy Foam
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
L-Class Medium
The L-Class Medium is 13.5โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข๏ธ with Plant-Based Cooling Technology
- Airfeelโข๏ธ Foam
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- Beautyrestยฎ Gel Memory Foam
- GelTouchโข๏ธ Foam
- Energy Foam
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
L-Class Firm
The L-Class Extra Firm is 13.75โ high. It contains:
- BlackICEโข๏ธ with Plant-Based Cooling Technology
- SurfaceTouchโข๏ธ Gel Memory Foam
- Firm Comfort Foam
- Beautyrestยฎ Gel Memory Foam
- Firm Comfort Foam
- Energy Foam
- T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology
Model Comparisons
| Height | Queen Price | |
|---|---|---|
| K-Class Ultra Plush Pillow Top | 18โ | $3,899 |
| K-Class Firm Pillow Top | 17.5โ | $3,699 |
| K-Class Medium | 14.5โ | $3,099 |
| C-Class Medium Pillow Top | 16โ | $2,899 |
| C-Class Plush Pillow Top | 16โณ | $2,899 |
| C-Class Medium | 13.75โณ | $2,699 |
| C-Class Plush | 13.75โณ | $2,699 |
| L-Class Medium Pillow Top | 15.75โณ | $2,399 |
| L-Class Plush Pillow Top | 15.75โณ | $2,399 |
| L-Class Medium | 14.25โณ | $2,099 |
| L-Class Plush | 14โณ | $2,099 |
| L-Class Extra Firm | 13.75โณ | $1,799 |
Who Might Like a Beautyrest Black Mattress?
- Hot sleepers. The BlackICEโข technology provides cooling, and some other models contain RightTempโข Memory Foam for additional temperature control.
- Fans of innerspring mattresses. The T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology involves specialized innerspring coils made with three strands of steel.
Who Might Not Like a Beautyrest Black Mattress?
- People wanting a cheap mattress. The prices range from $2249.00 to $2899.00 per mattress.
- People who prefer a pure memory foam mattress, without innerspring coils. The models in the Beautyrest Black collection all contain T3 Pocketed Coilยฎ Technology.
Common Praise: What Makes These Mattresses Stand Out?
Some reviewers on the Beautyrest website have been offered an incentive to post their reviews, so itโs sensible to take those reviews with a grain of salt.
- Reviewers say that there is little movement transfer, so they are not disturbed by partners or pets moving around in the bed at night. For other great options, see our roundup for the best mattresses for couples.
- The cooling technology is helpful for people who run hot at night. โThe cooling effect on the mattress is great too,โ a C-Class Plush Pillow Top reviewer wrote.
- People who purchased pillow top models report that they enjoy the plush feeling of the pillow top technology.
Common Complaints and Other Things to Note
Some reviewers on the Beautyrest website have been offered an incentive to post their reviews.
- With some models, people are concerned that the edges of the mattress donโt feel firm. โIt is so soft that I feel like I am falling off the mattress if I am close to the edge, and I wake up during the night pulling myself to the center of the bed,โ one reviewer for the C-Class Plush Pillow Top wrote. โAdditionally, if you sit on the edge of the mattress you will slide off because it is so giving.โ
- The plush models are still too firm for some people. One L-Class Plush reviewer wrote: โI bought the cushion firm and it was way too firm. I was waking up with numb arms. So I returned it and ended up buying the plush. There is nothing plush about this mattress. Itโs just as firm as the cushion firm.โ
- One K-Class Ultra Plush Pillow Top reviewer noted that the mattress is โbulky and is a challenge for seniors to rotate.โ
Trial Periods
Depending on where people purchase their Simmons Beautyrest Black mattress, they may be offered an in-home trial period. People should speak with their sales reps to see what their mattress retailer offers.
Warranty Details
The mattress will come with a law tag on it. The warranty code on that tag will denote the specific warranty offered with the product. People should familiarize themselves with the details of this warranty so they donโt do anything that might void it.
Hopefully, this overview has helped people develop a sense of the types of mattresses available in the Simmons Beautyrest Black collection. Please leave any specific questions about this collection in the comment section below.
FAQ
Is Beautyrest Black a good mattress?
Yes, Beautyrest Black beds are made of high-quality materials like pocketed coils and premium foams. They should be comfortable, supportive, and durable.
Which Beautyrest mattress is the best?
The Beautyrest Black online mattress is one of my favorites. It should work well for back sleepers, side sleepers, and heavier people.
How long does a Beautyrest Black mattress last?
A quality mattress should last for 7-10 years, and the Beautyrest Black is no exception. The 10-year warranty should put most shoppers at ease.
Can you flip a Beautyrest Black mattress?
No, you canโt flip a Beautyrest Black mattress. They are designed to have coils on the bottom and the comfortable foams above that. You can, however, rotate this mattress from head to foot (180ยบ) to prolong its lifespan.
All images from Simmons Beautyrest website
