Beautyrest Black Mattress Review (2026)

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The Simmons Beautyrest brand has been around since 1870—that’s over 150 years of delivering mattresses, so there has to be a reason for this staying power. To find out, we’re taking a look at the Beautyrest Black mattress, one of the brand’s more luxurious lines.

This bed comes in four series options, with the height and number of layers increasing as you go up. We tested the Series Three, specifically the mid-range Medium model, to get a feel for how it performs.

Our team of experts has been reviewing mattresses for years, helping more than 43,000 shoppers find their new favorite mattress. We evaluate every aspect of a mattress to find out who it works best for—we even invited Dr. Hannah Habeeb, our medical product tester, to lie on mattresses to give her orthopedic insight. 

In this Beautyrest Black mattress review, we’ll go over the need-to-know information about this bed. If you like firmer beds with a dense pillow top and a classic innerspring feel, you may want to stick around and find out if this is your mattress match.

Our Beautyrest Black Review in a Nutshell

The Beautyrest Black mattress is a luxury hybrid with a classic innerspring feel. The Medium version of the Series Three had a firmer feel than expected, but it still offered plenty of pressure relief from its cushioning foam upper layers. Combination sleepers and sexually active folks should enjoy the added bounce of this mattress. However, this mattress doesn’t have the best edge support, so it may not be a good match for older adults. Also, costs a pretty penny, so it may not be an option for budget shoppers.

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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.
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Combination Sleepers
We found the Beautyrest Black easy to move around on, which should make switching positions seamless.
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Back Sleepers
The Beautyrest Black’s firmer feel and gentle contouring creates the perfect profile for back sleepers.
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Back Pain
This bed should keep you in a neutral spinal alignment, regardless of which position you take.
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Material
The Beautyrest Black mattress is a hybrid bed with multiple foam layers and an innerspring unit.
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Firmness
The Beautyrest Black comes in multiple firmness options. We tested the Medium model of the Series Three version and found it came in at 7.5/10, which is rather firm.
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Price
$1,749 – $6,599
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Size
Twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
Pros of the Beautyrest Black Hybrid XCS
This bed is extremely responsive despite its plush-feeling pillow top.
Its firm support makes it a great option for back and stomach sleepers.
Sleepers with back pain should feel aligned and supported on this mattress.
Cons of the Beautyrest Black Hybrid XCS
Its edge support isn't the strongest we've seen, especially for a hybrid.
As a luxury mattress, it's quite expensive, starting out at nearly $2,000 for the cheapest model.
Its motion isolation tested slightly below average.
Motion Isolation
A mattress with good motion isolation means that two people should be able to sleep on it without waking each other up with their movement.
Edge Support
How well the perimeter or sides of the mattress bear weight.
Cooling
The mattress materials’ ability to dissipate body heat, promote airflow, and provide cooling for hot sleepers.
Pressure Relief
The mattress’s ability to redistribute pressure buildup in key areas of the body, specifically the hips, shoulders, knees, and lower back.

The Beautyrest Black is a luxury innerspring hybrid with a slightly firmer feel that provides excellent pressure relief. It comes in four series and multiple firmness options for your individualized comfort. Each should provide top-tier responsiveness and spine-aligning support for those with back pain. However, it didn't exactly wow us in our edge support and cooling evaluation, so sleepers who want a sturdy perimeter or run hot should look elsewhere.

Beautyrest Black Mattress Performance: My Overall Rating

Our testing methodology for mattresses encompasses a range of performance tests. We rate just about everything in a mattress, including (but not limited to) how well it relieves pressure, how cool it feels, and even the company’s policies. Each of these scores is tallied into our final rating for the bed.

The Beautyrest Black mattress earned an admirable overall rating of 4 out of 5. It earned its highest scores for pressure relief and responsiveness, each earning 4 and 4.5, respectively. The mattress did lag behind in our edge support tests, but it performed about average in the rest. Still, it should check most boxes for the average sleeper.

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Mattress Clarity Test Results: Beautyrest Black

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Pressure Relief
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Edge Support
3.5
Cooling
3.5
Motion Isolation
4.5
Response
3.5
Customer Experience

I Recommend the Beautyrest Black For…

  • Firm mattress fans – Even when testing the Medium model, we thought the Beautyrest Black felt firm.
  • Back sleepers – The bed’s firm support and slight contour work well for back sleepers, helping keep their spine aligned.
  • Combination sleepers – Despite the cushioning layers up top, our testers found it easy to move around and switch positions on this mattress. 
Back sleeping on the Beautyrest Black Mattress

I Don’t Recommend the Beautyrest Black For…

  • Side sleepers with sensitive joints – While our testers enjoyed the mattress on their sides, several noted they wouldn’t like it if they had sensitive joints or pain concerns.
  • Heavyweight stomach sleepers – The Medium iteration of the Series Three Beautyrest Black was too soft for these sleepers. Stomach sleepers over 230 pounds may want to go with a firmer option or opt for a more supportive bed.
  • Budget shoppers – The Beautyrest Black line is a luxurious step up from the flagship line; plus, depending on which Series and firmness you choose, it’ll only increase the price. Expect to pay at least $2,000 for a queen-size bed.
Stomach sleeping on the Beautyrest Black Mattress

How Well Did the Beautyrest Black Perform?

As I mentioned, the Beautyrest Rest performed admirably, but you might be wondering how it compares to every other bed on the market. Below, you’ll find a table listing all of our ratings and performance metrics for this bed—compared to the averages of every mattress we’ve tested. 

TestPerformanceAverage
Firmness7.5/10 – Firm6.7/10 – Medium-Firm
Side Sleeper ComfortGoodGood
Back Sleeper ComfortExcellentGood
Stomach Sleeper ComfortExcellentGood
Pressure Relief4/53.9
Edge Support3.4/54.1
Cooling3.5/53.8
Motion Isolation3.5/53.9
Response4.5/54.3
Sinkage Depth3.8”3.12”
Sinkage RatingModerateModerate
Bounce Height18”17.89”
Bounce RatingHighModerate
Noise5/54.5
Sex4.3/54.3
Trial Period3.5/54.2
Warranty3.5/54.6

How Firm is the Beautyrest Black Mattress?

7.5/10 mattress firmness on a scale

At Mattress Clarity, we rate firmness on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 the firmest. Most mattresses on the online market fall at or around 6.5/10, considered medium-firm. Medium-firm mattresses are prized for their balanced feel, combining both softness and support. However, some sleepers may gravitate toward a firmer or plusher mattress based on factors such as their body type, sleeping position, or personal preference.

The Medium version of the Series Three Beautyrest Black came in at a 7.5/10 on our firmness scale. This skews a bit firmer than expected, though our testers still noted a bit of cushioning from the bed’s thick pillow top.

How Does the Beautyrest Black Feel for Different Body Types and Sleeping Positions?

The Beautyrest Black was well received by our testers overall, regardless of their preferred sleeping positions and body types. Back sleepers of all sizes should feel comfortable on this mattress, as should most side sleepers, so long as they prefer a firmer feel. Lightweight and average-weight stomach sleepers will also get the support they need. Sleepers over 230 pounds may experience the most sinkage, but most should enjoy it when sleeping on their back and sides. 

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

Heavyweight Tester – 6’7”, 270 lbs

“Even with my larger weight, I am feeling some great pressure relief when I am on my side. I sink into that extremely thick layer of memory foam and feel little pressure on my shoulders and hips.” — Marten Carlson, testing an older model of this mattress

Average-weight Tester – 5’5”, 165 lbs 

“On my stomach, I liked how it felt on my chest, which can be a problem for firmer beds. However, the pillow top made that kinda dreamy. I also liked that my hips didn’t sag too far into the mattress, which allowed my back to be straight.” – Sosha Lewis, certified sleep science coach

Beautyrest Black In-Depth Test Results

Pressure Relief

Pressure Relief – 4

“When you lie down on a mattress, certain parts of the body dig deep into the surface, creating pressure points,” explains quadruple board-certified pulmonary and sleep science expert, Dr. Raj Dasgupta. “A pressure-relieving mattress reduces strain on these areas by cushioning and cradling them.”

Back and side sleepers typically need the most pressure relief, especially around the lower back, hips, shoulders, and knees. Because of this, we focus on these two positions when evaluating pressure relief.

Our first step is rolling out a specialized mat on the surface of the mattress. This mat records where pressure builds up along the body, creating a color-coded outline that shows areas of high and low pressure. Blue and green indicate low pressure, which we want to see, while red and yellow are signs of high pressure and greater discomfort.

The mat also records the overall pressure distributed across the surface. This is measured in pounds per square inch, or PSI. We compare our findings to the average of all the beds we’ve tested. For side sleepers, the average is 14.58 PSI. For back sleepers, it’s 12.43.

We have testers representing each weight category lying on a mattress in these two positions. They give their opinion on whether they feel comfortable, rating the pressure relief for each out of 5. These are then averaged into the final pressure relief score. Sometimes, a bed is better suited to one body type or sleeping position, which can sway the overall score one way or the other.

The Beautyrest Black earned an overall pressure relief score of 4 out of 5. Let’s dive deeper into why it received this rating. 

Our Lightweight Tester’s Evaluation

Riley Otis, our lightweight tester, quite enjoyed this mattress. She rated side sleeping at 4/5 and back sleeping at 4.5/5. 

Her overall PSI for side sleeping was 11.15, a bit high for her weight category—but her readings for back sleeping were lower at 9.03 PSI. She did note that it had a firmer feel, but she was able to get good sinkage and pressure relief in both positions to remain comfortable.

Our Average-weight Testers’ Evaluation

Our average-weight tester had a similar experience to Riley, but as a fan of softer mattresses, didn’t quite enjoy the mattress for side sleeping. Her overall PSI was at 11.03, lower than the average, but she still rated the bed at 3.5/5 for side sleeping.

Back sleeping was much better. Her overall pressure in this position was 8.43, exceptionally low for her weight category. She rated this position at a 4/5, citing she would’ve preferred a softer mattress, despite the mattress contouring to her lower back.

Sosha Lewis, also an average-weight tester, was able to find comfort in all three positions on the mattress. She’s a dedicated side sleeper and thought the pillow top counteracted most of the bed’s firmness. 

“It protected my shoulder from pressure, while the firmer support layers kept my hips aligned.” she said. “I don’t know if this would be my choice for my bedroom, but I wouldn’t be mad about it.”

But the real star for Sosha was back sleeping. “I loved it in this position. The pillow top contoured around my lower back and pulled tension away,” she explained. “I loved the alignment and how elevated my hips felt.”

Our Chief Medical Product Tester’s Evaluation

Finally, we had Dr. Hannah Habeeb, physical therapist and chief medical product tester, try out this mattress. As our medical product tester, she provides a unique perspective on how each bed feels from an orthopedic perspective, including for pain relief. 

Dr. Habeeb liked this mattress for both spinal and joint concerns. However, our testers mentioned that the bed’s firmness would deter them if they had hip or shoulder pain. They did agree that sleepers with back pain should find the most comfort.

“It has a nice firmness level to where you’re really supported, but the pillow top still provides a bit of sinkage and initial comfort,” Dr. Habeeb explained her findings. “It keeps you in a neutral spinal alignment on your side, back, and stomach.” 

She also believed the mattress could work well for sleepers over 230 pounds: “It would be really supportive to these people and won’t allow them to sink in too far or ‘bottom out’ on the base layers.”

Edge Support

Edge Support – 3.4

A mattress with strong edge support won’t collapse when you put weight down on the perimeter. This makes it easier to sit and lie down along the edge of the mattress, providing more stability and space to spread out. 

“Solid edge support is also a marker of durability,” adds Dr. Dasgupta. “It shows a mattress is less likely to sag over time, and instead will hold its shape with repeated use.”

We test edge support in two ways. First up is our more subjective edge support test. My colleague Sosha Lewis sat down on the edge of the Beautyrest Black mattress to see how secure she felt, as well as how easy it was to get out and to her feet.

“It was not hard for me to get in and out of bed, but there was a decent amount of sinkage,” she explained. “I wasn’t worried about falling off or needing assistance getting up, but it wouldn’t be fun to put your shoes on or hang out on the bottom catching the last few minutes of the show.”

She rated the seated edge support at a 3/5. Then, she switched to lying down on the mattress, where she felt “much more secure.” She explained, “On my side, I noticed a slight dip when I was on my side, but it wasn’t concerning. My only thought is that it may worsen over time.” This part of the test earned a 4/5 rating.

Next is our more objective evaluation, the weighted edge support test. In this test, we stack weight plates at the perimeter of the bed, each representing a different weight category. We use a tape measure to record how far the bed sinks beneath this weight. 

The mattress dipped about 3.5″ for our lightweight sleeper, 5″ for our average-weight sleeper, and 6″ for our heavyweight sleeper. Sosha rated these at 4/5, 3/5, and 3/5, respectively, meaning sleepers of a higher weight will likely notice more sinkage on this mattress.

Based on Sosha’s findings, the Beautyrest Black earned an overall edge support score of 3.4/5. If you’re someone who relies on a sturdy perimeter for stability (like older adults or those with limited mobility), I don’t think this is the mattress for you.

Cooling

Cooling – 3.5

If you’re a hot sleeper like me, a cooling mattress is a must. The last thing you want is to wake up in a pool of sweat. Many mattresses, including the Beautyrest Black, contain specialized cooling technology or small enhancements to keep temperatures low. This bed contains gel-infused foams, moisture-wicking fabric, and individually pocketed coils for airflow. 

But all this is just talk. We put the mattress through our cooling test to see whether it would be a better match for hot sleepers. For this evaluation, we use a thermal gun to measure the increase in surface temperature. We take two readings: one before anyone has gotten in the bed, and a second after lying on it for about seven minutes.

Sosha performed the cooling test on this mattress and recorded an initial temperature of 68.6 degrees, which rose to 77.3 degrees after her short nap. This 8.7-degree increase earns a cooling rating of 3.5/5, which is about average temperature regulation. 

“I felt pretty temperature-neutral,” Sosha described her time on the mattress. “It didn’t feel warm, but it wasn’t noticeably cool, either. Still, I felt comfortable on it the whole time.”

Despite Sosha’s endorsement, I’d suggest especially hot sleepers look for a mattress that scored higher in this category. The Beautyrest Black should accommodate most sleepers, but it won’t provide active cooling to counteract overheating.

Less than a 4-degree change5/5
4-6 degree change4.5/5
6-8 degree change4/5
8-10 degree change3.5/5
10-12 degree change3/5
12-14 degree change2.5/5
14-16 degree change2/5
16+ degree change1/5

Motion Isolation

Motion Isolation – 3.5

Light sleepers who share the bed need a mattress with excellent motion isolation. Good motion isolation ensures that movement doesn’t travel across the surface, disturbing whoever rests on the other side. 

To decide whether a bed is great for couples, we use two tests. First is our more objective test, the water glass test. We place a glass of water on one side of the mattress, then move around on the other. How the water or glass behaves tells us how much movement is felt on the other side.

When Sosha got in and out of the Beautyrest Black, she noticed a bit of disturbance in the glass. “There’s a surprising amount of motion for all the foam in this bed,” she said. “It wasn’t horrible, just more than I expected. I was also aggressively bouncing about, and it never came close to spilling, just a decently noticeable wave.”

Next, she rolled around and switched positions beside the glass. “Again, a fairly steady, gentle wave,” she noted. “It’s more than I expected, but not as if it were going to come out of the glass. I was changing positions with gusto.” Both of these tests earned a 3.5/5 score.

Finally, Sosha moved on to the partner test. She hopped into bed alongside another tester, who moved around like a rowdy bedmate. Sosha lay there, blindfolded, to see whether a light sleeper would feel the movement and wake up.

“I could tell when my partner got in and out of bed, but that wasn’t bad,” Sosha said. “However, when he changed sleeping positions, I could feel it. I am a light sleeper and think it would disturb me.” This resulted in another 3.5/5 rating, leading to the same overall score.

While Sosha said that most sleepers, especially those who aren’t easily woken, will do fine on this bed, we would tell light sleepers to steer clear. You’ll likely feel your partner tossing and turning on the Beautyrest Black.

Response

Pressure Relief – 4.5

Responsiveness is bounce’s close cousin. If you press down on a bed’s surface and it snaps back into shape, you’ve got a responsive mattress. This makes it easier to move around on the surface, as you don’t feel “stuck” in the bed’s layers. 

When Sosha tested the Beautyrest Black’s response, she expected more resistance from the plush pillow top. “While there was a little bit of sinkage, I didn’t experience anything that would make it hard to turn over,” she explained. “As a combination sleeper, I would be down with this bed.”

Dr. Hannah Habeeb also thought this responsiveness would benefit older adults or those with caretakers. “You can still press into the mattress easily, and you don’t sink into a hole, which can make for better transfer in and out of bed,” she said.

The Beautyrest Black earned a 4.5/5 in this category, its highest performance score. Folks who like a bit of springiness to their mattress should be pleased with its quick response time.

Sinkage: Moderate

A mattress with sinkage may sound like a negative on paper, but it comes down to your preferred feel. If you like it when your mattress completely surrounds you in a hug, you’ll want a bed with more sinkage. But if you’re like me and would rather feel like you’re resting “on top” of your mattress, less sinkage is best. 

To measure a bed’s sinkage depth, we place a kettlebell on the surface. Then, we use a ruler to see how far the bed dips. For the Beautyrest Black, the recorded sinkage was 3.8″, which we’d call moderate. This means the bed falls somewhere between quicksand and total lift, a relatively balanced feel.

Light Sinkage0-2.5”
Moderate Sinkage2.6-4”
Deep Sinkage4+”

Bounce: High

A bouncy mattress isn’t just fun to jump on (which we don’t recommend, by the way), but also easier to move around on, which benefits combination sleepers and sexually active couples. To test a bed’s bounce, we drop a ball from about six feet in the air, then use a ruler to measure how high it bounces back up.

Bounce test on the Beautyrest Black Mattress

For the Beautyrest Black, we recorded a bounce height of 18 inches. This is on the lower end of what we’d consider “high” bounce. It makes sense, especially given the bed’s excellent performance in our responsiveness tests and classic innerspring mattress feel. 

Low Bounce12” or less
Moderate Bounce12”-18” 
High Bounce18” or more

Noise 

Noise – 5

A noisy mattress could wake up light sleepers like yours truly. And since the Beautyrest Black contains coils, we made extra-sure this mattress won’t squeak or creak. However, per Sosha, there was “not a peep” from the mattress, “even after the tester launched himself WWE style onto it.” This earned a 5/5 rating.

Sex

Sex – 3.4

The best beds for sex will excel in three key areas: responsiveness, edge support, and noise. A responsive mattress makes for seamless repositioning. Strong edge support means you can spread out and make full use of the bed’s surface area. A quiet bed means no distracting sounds that can take you out of the moment.

The Beautyrest Black is both responsive and quiet, earning 4.5/5 and 5/5 ratings in each category. It lagged behind in our edge support tests, scoring only 3.4/5. Despite the low edge support score, we still think this could be a fine mattress for sex—just stick to the center of the bed for the main event.

Beautyrest Black Customer Experience Scores

Most folks are satisfied with a quality mattress that gets the job done, but we like to take your customer experience into account. Our customer service rating includes the company policies and how easily (and quickly) you can get the mattress into your room and ready for use.

Trial Period

Trial Period – 3.5

When you purchase a mattress online, you often have a sleep trial period. During this timeframe, you can try out the mattress at home and decide if it’s right for you. If it’s not a match, you can get a full refund, so long as you initiate a return during the trial period.

Usually, you get a few months to try out a mattress, with the trial beginning once the mattress is delivered. We always recommend giving your bed at least 30 nights before forming an opinion. With the Beautyrest Black, you get a 100-night trial. 

While it’s enough time for a verdict, it’s not the most generous trial we’ve seen. Some brands even offer a year-long trial. Because of this, we gave the Beautyrest Black a trial rating of 3.5/5. 

Warranty

Warranty – 3.5

A mattress warranty protects your new mattress from defects or deterioration caused by flaws in the bed’s construction. It also acts as a preview of how long your mattress will last. Long warranties mean longer coverage, which we take as confidence from the manufacturer. 

Typical mattresses will last around 10 years, so warranties of this length are common. The Beautyrest Black comes with a 10-year limited warranty, which fits with the quality of the mattress. However, it’s not the longest; many brands offer lifetime warranties for their beds. This earned another 3.5/5 rating.

Unboxing and Delivery

Most online mattresses are what’s called bed-in-a-box mattresses. These come to your door compressed in a box, making them easy to transport to your bedroom to set up. You’ll often have to wait for them to fully expand, and may contend with a “new car smell,” or off-gassing.

This isn’t the case with the Beautyrest Black. It comes with free white-glove delivery and mattress removal. A team will come to your house to set up your new mattress and remove your old one, free of charge. It eliminates the hassle, and your mattress is immediately ready for sleep.

We had the mattress delivered to our testing studio, and the process was relatively seamless. You may need to coordinate with the movers to set a delivery time, but you’ll do none of the heavy lifting yourself.

Beautyrest Black Construction

Now that we know how the Beautyrest Black performed, let’s take a closer look at what’s inside this mattress.

Mattress Height & Weight

The height and weight of a Beautyrest Black mattress depend largely on which Series and firmness option you choose. It can range from 13.5″ tall (Series One) to 17.5″ tall (Series Four). A queen-size will weigh in the ballpark of 180 pounds.

Materials

The Beautyrest Black contains layers of foam and coils. The specifics of the order of the layers and how many there are will again depend on the iteration you choose.

Layers

The inner layers of the Beautyrest Black Series Three

Disclaimer: In this section, I will describe the makeup of the Beautyrest Black Series Three Medium mattress, which is the model we tested.

The mattress starts out with a quilted top with a cooling cover and gel memory foam to cushion and keep temperatures low. 

Underneath is a series of comfort layers, including more breathable memory foam and responsive latex foam, both of which will help relieve pressure along your body. The latex also enhances the responsiveness of the bed and helps transition into the innerspring unit.

The bulk of the bed’s support comes from what Beautyrest dubs the “triple-stranded pocketed coils.” These reinforced coils are individually wrapped in fabric casings to move independently, which reduces the risk of motion transfer. The pillow top iteration of this mattress also includes a microcoil layer for pinpoint support.

Everything sits on a thick foam base for added stability.

How To Try and Buy The Beautyrest Black Mattress

If you want to try a Beautyrest Black mattress in person, simply use the store locator on the brand’s website to find the nearest location. You can find showrooms at retailers like Macy’s and Ashley Furniture.  

Don’t have the time or means to do so? Take advantage of the 100-night sleep trial. This gives you a couple of months to see the mattress in-person and even sleep on it long-term. Even better, Beautyrest beds come with free white-glove delivery, so you won’t have to lift a finger. If you decide it isn’t for you, you can return it for a full refund.

Beautyrest Black Series Three Prices & Sizes

SizePrice
Twin XL$2849.00
Full$3129.00
Queen$3399.00
King$4199.00
California King$4199.00

How The Beautyrest Black Compares

Unsure if a new Beautyrest Black is in your future? Take a look at how the bed compares to some of our other oft-recommended mattresses.

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Beautyrest Black Series Three
DreamCloud Classic Hybrid
WinkBed Plus Mattress
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
Rating
4.0/5
4.6/5
4.5/5
4.6/5
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Medium-Firm: 7.5/10
Firm: 7.5/10
Multiple Firmness Options
Material
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Cooling
Best For
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers,
Hot Sleepers
Side Sleepers,
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers
Side Sleepers,
Back Sleepers,
Hip Pain

Beautyrest Black vs. DreamCloud

Both the Beautyrest Black and DreamCloud hybrid are both firm, responsive mattresses. However, the main difference comes in their price tags. The Beautyrest is a luxury mattress, while the DreamCloud is one of our favorite affordable options. You can get a queen-size DreamCloud for less than $1,000, while most Beautyrest Black models cost twice or three times that.

Both beds are good picks for back sleepers, but the DreamCloud could be the better fit for heavyweight sleepers. Its edge support also beats the Beautyrest Black’s, so older adults or folks with mobility concerns should stick to the DreamCloud.

A person is shown side-sleeping on a DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress.

Beautyrest Black vs. WinkBed Plus

Sleepers over 230 pounds, especially those who rest on their stomach, need a bed that’s going to support them. While the Beautyrest Black should feel relatively comfortable for these folks if they sleep on their side or back, they may encounter more sinkage than they’d like. Enter the WinkBed Plus—as the name implies, it’s a mattress designed specifically for plus-size sleepers.

The WinkBed Plus is a smidge firmer than the Beautyrest Black, but it features a dense, cushy pillow top that makes it an approachable mattress for multiple sleeper types. Our heavyweight tester praised this bed for its support, and I quite like this mattress on my stomach. Although the Beautyrest Black is a bit more responsive, which I’d prefer as a rowdy combination sleeper.

Tester side sleeping on the Winkbed Plus

Beautyrest Black vs. Nolah Evolution

While it’s a good mattress, the Beautyrest Black didn’t get rave reviews for its motion isolation. If you’re a light sleeper, a bed that absorbs motion is a must—especially if you have a partner who flops around like a fish out of water. Conversely, the Nolah Evolution is a luxury hybrid mattress that earned a perfect 5/5 for motion isolation, which should make for undisturbed sleep.

The Nolah Evolution skews more medium-firm, so it should feel softer than the Beautyrest Black. It also features memory foam top layers, which give it a slow-moving feel and isolate motion so well. Combination sleepers should prefer the Beautyrest Black’s springier surface.

A close look as our tester pushes on the edge of a Nolah Evolution Mattress

Beautyrest Black Mattress FAQs

Is the Beautyrest Black worth the money?

If you like a firmer-feeling mattress that balances pressure relief while echoing the classic innerspring, the Beautyrest Black mattress could be the one for you. It is a luxury mattress, so note that it’s priced higher than other Beautyrest models. A Beautyrest Black Series Three Medium starts out at $3,449.

Is the Beautyrest Black mattress any good?

The Beautyrest Black is a good mattress for sleepers who want a supportive, luxurious-feeling mattress that provides cushioning and firmness in equal measure. We loved it for back sleepers, lightweight and average-weight stomach sleepers, and heavyweight side sleepers. It’s also very responsive, making it great for sex or combination sleepers who need ease of movement.

How long do Beautyrest Black mattresses last?

A quality mattress should last for 7-10 years. While we cannot predict exactly how long a Beautyrest Black mattress will last, its construction and materials suggest it should fall within this range. Hopefully, the 10-year warranty can put your mind at ease.

Why is the Beautyrest Black series so expensive?

The Beautyrest Black series is more expensive because it features more luxurious mattresses with multi-layered constructions and high-quality, sleep-enhancing materials—like gel-infused foams, cooling fabric, and reinforced coils.

Can you flip a Beautyrest Black mattress?

No, you cannot flip a Beautyrest Black mattress. They are designed with coils on the bottom and comfort layers on top for the best blend of support. Flipping the mattress may damage it and likely make it uncomfortable for you.

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Livvi DiCicco

Livvi DiCicco

Staff Writer, Certified Sleep Science Coach, Certified Stress Management Coach

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Livvi has been writing and researching sleep-based content for over a year. This, alongside her penchant for napping and extreme tossing and turning, has made her something close to an “expert” in the realm of sleep science, sleep products, and sleep accessories. She’s been consulted for her knowledge of the sleep space by publications such as Authority Magazine, Bustle, and Livingetc.