Bear is a mattress brand who designs their beds with the active community in mind, aiming to bring them healthy, restorative sleep with materials that promote cooling, support, and other traits that may benefit athletes. The brand has also become popular with families since their mattresses are considered more affordable compared to other similar products on the market.
The Bear Elite Hybrid is the brand’s “ultra-luxurious” and most popular mattress that offers sleepers some upgraded features plus advanced cooling and support technology. Want to know more about this luxury bed? Keep reading this Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review to see how it tests in a variety of categories, such as firmness, feel, construction, motion isolation, and more. If you’re short on time, you can head straight to my review summary.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Overview
As the brand’s luxury option, the Bear Elite Hybrid has a more complex construction than the other models, with five layers of advanced cooling and support technology to help sleepers get their best night’s rest.
On the cooling front, the Bear Elite Hybrid combines phase change material fabric and the brand’s trademarked Sleep Recovery Technology, which is powered by Celliant. We’ll get into that a bit later when we talk about the mattress’s cover. Celliant is partly how Bear has made a name for themselves in the fitness and active community.
This mattress comes in three different firmness levels — Soft, Medium, and Firm — so you can customize the bed’s comfort level based on your personal preference. I’ve tested out and reviewed the Medium model.
The Bear Elite Hybrid is a bed-in-a-box mattress, which means it will arrive to your doorstep compressed, rolled up in a box. When it gets there, all you have to do is unbox it and set it up. You’ll likely want someone to help you with this since a queen size weighs 110 pounds.
As with many new mattresses, the Bear Elite Hybrid will need to off-gas for a few hours, but any smell should diminish once the bed has fully decompressed. I suggest placing the bed in a well-ventilated room for 24 to 48 hours before sleeping on it.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Video Review
Check out our team’s video on the Bear Elite Hybrid before you read my in-depth article below. You’ll be able to see its materials up close and how it performed during our tests. Overall, I rated this mattress at a 4.6 out of 5, and you can see my individual scores for all of our testing categories at the end of the video, as well as below.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Sleepopolis Score
It’s worth noting that the Bear Elite Hybrid comes with a 120-night trial period, which means you have a good amount of time to see whether it’s the best match for you and your family. If it’s not a good fit, you can return this mattress in that window of time.
If you’re looking for a mattress that comes with an even longer trial period, I suggest you check out the Saatva Classic, which you can try out for 365 nights. Although it has an overall firmer feel than the Bear Elite Hybrid, it also contains two layers of coils and comes in three different firmness levels. For more information on this mattress, see our full Saatva Classic mattress review.
Where the Bear Elite Hybrid is Featured
In the Sleepopolis mattress lab, I use a series of hands-on tests to determine which mattress roundups a bed belongs on and who it might be the best fit for. Here are some of our 2024 mattress roundups that include the Bear Elite Hybrid:
What is the Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Made Of?
The Bear Elite is 14-inch mattress and is made with a blend of foam and coils that all work together to bring you pressure relief, luxurious comfort, and support.
Let’s go ahead and dig into the materials more closely below.
Cover – The Bear Elite’s top layer is a hand-quilted cover that combines cooling phase change material fabric and the brand’s trademarked Sleep Recovery Technology, powered by Celliant fiber. Bear claims that Celliant absorbs your body’s energy, then reflects it back to you to assist with blood flow and muscle recovery. Full disclosure: we haven’t tested this ourselves at Sleepopolis, but the material has undergone several clinical trials that you can read about here. I can say that, like phase change material, Celliant sleeps nice and cool.
Comfort Layer – Below the cover is a layer of copper-infused memory foam. This material has a slow response to pressure, providing the sleeper with some immediate comfort and body contouring. You’re likely to sink into this layer, which is ideal for those in need of cushiony support at the shoulders. The copper infusion also helps prevent this layer from trapping body heat.
Contour Layer – Next up is a layer of breathable comfort foam that brings extra airflow, promoting a cooling feel. It has five zoned sections in the bed to provide different amounts of pressure from your head to your toes, which can help enhance a neutral spinal alignment.
Support Layer – Up next, you’ll find the two layers of individually encased pocketed spring coils, which assist with motion isolation and support. There are also edge-to-edge coils around the perimeter of the mattress, so you can sleep near the edge of the bed and maximize the sleep surface area. These coils enhance the durability and airflow of the mattress as well.
Base Layer – The final layer of the Bear Elite is a high-density support foam to keep everything in place and supported.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Firmness
The firmness level of a mattress can determine how well it will work for a lot of sleepers. Keep in mind that firmness is subjective, though, and can change a lot depending on your body size, weight, and shape. The Bear Elite Hybrid also comes in three firmness levels, and each option alters how the bed feels. Again, I tested the Medium firmness model for this review.
Because of the subjectivity surrounding firmness, I always like to incorporate a few different perspectives into this section and combine my coworkers’ thoughts with my own. The score you see below is the average of all our personal firmness ratings.
We ultimately gave the Bear Elite Hybrid a rating of 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The industry standard for firmness is 6.5, so this bed in the Medium model is a touch softer than average. Feel-wise, very plush and offers optimal body contouring and pressure relief. But as much as it has a nice, cushiony feel, the coils make it easy to move around on the Bear Elite Hybrid. I felt like I was laying on top of the mattress, and that my body was supported, rather than sinking into the layers.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Sleeping Position and Body Weight
With the firmness and feel of this mattress in mind, let’s talk about how sleepers of different weights may feel on the Bear Elite Hybrid in each sleeping position.
We recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type and their sleeping preference of choice. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 250 pounds).
As a general rule, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average weight sleepers and tend to sink into the mattress more.
As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers tend to need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Bear Elite Hybrid a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – Light back sleepers should experience a great balance of pressure relief and support on this mattress. It should feel like a true medium-firm bed to them.
- Light Side Sleepers – Light side sleepers could potentially find this mattress too firm if they have sensitive joints. For this reason, I’d recommend selecting the Soft model instead of the Medium.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – This model is not going to be firm enough for light stomach sleepers. These sleepers need a firm mattress to avoid sinkage at the hips, which creates a bend in the spine and could lead to back pain. I’d recommend trying the Firm model instead.
Is the Bear Elite Hybrid a Good Mattress for Average Weight Sleepers (130–250 pounds)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – These sleepers should enjoy the Bear Elite if they prefer a medium-soft feel. The Elite’s foam layers and zoned sections should support their lumbar region to relieve tension at the lower back.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – Even though the Bear Elite Hybrid is soft, I didn’t get quite enough contouring at my shoulders and hips while in the side-sleeping position — at least on the Medium model. That said, I could see side sleepers being comfortable on the Soft model.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – Despite the mattress’s softness, I felt supported on the Bear Elite Hybrid while lying on my stomach. My hips were lifted and aligned with my shoulders, helping me maintain a neutral spinal alignment. If you’re a stomach sleeper with hip pain and need even more support, I recommend opting for the Firm model of the mattress or checking out one of our best firm mattresses instead.
“As someone who falls into the average weight back sleepers category, I think the Bear Elite Hybrid is an excellent pick for most average weight back sleepers. I felt really well-supported on this bed. My hips remained lifted the entire time and my body didn’t feel like it was sinking.”
Nichole Mondshein, Lead Reviewer
Is the Bear Elite Hybrid a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – I think these sleepers should be really comfortable on this mattress model or the Firm model. They should feel supported by the pocketed coils.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – Heavy side sleepers should sink into the layers the right amount to get some comfort around their hips and shoulders.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – I think this mattress model will be too soft for these sleepers. I’d recommend trying out the Firm model or checking out one of our favorite mattresses for heavier sleepers instead.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Performance
While firmness is certainly important, there are a few more components to consider when shopping for a new bed. A few performance categories I’ll go through below include different sleeping positions, cooling properties, pain relief, along with how it performs for couples.
Bear Elite Hybrid Pain Relief Performance
To measure how well the Bear Elite Hybrid relieves pain, I tested out its pressure relief. Pressure relief refers to how evenly a bed distributes your weight. Evenly distributed weight relieves pressure (and pain) at sensitive areas like the hips, shoulders, and lower back.
We’re actually able to measure a mattress’s pressure-relieving abilities using a test called the pressure map. This involves spreading a specialized mat over the bed and lying down on it. The mat uses thermal imaging to create a color-coded “map” of the body and show where there’s pressure building up. Areas of blue to green indicate low pressure while areas of orange to red indicate high pressure.
Let’s take a look at my pressure map results on the Bear Elite Hybrid.
As you can see, these results are pretty impressive. On my back, there is very little pressure buildup and only slight pressure around my hips and lower lumbar region, indicating that the Bear Elite Hybrid may work well to relieve pressure for most back sleepers. On my side, there is a little more pressure buildup around my joints like my shoulders, knees and lower lumbar region. This isn’t a terrible result, but is definitely something side sleepers should be aware of, particularly if they have sensitive joints.
Again, side sleepers with severe joint pain will probably want to try the Soft model and stomach sleepers with joint pain should try the Firm model.
Motion Transfer
If you share a bed with a partner or a pet, you know how important motion transfer can be in a mattress. Motion transfer refers to the amount of movement detectable from one side of the bed to the other.
We come up with our motion transfer score using a few different tests. The first one is simple: I lie down on the mattress with a colleague, we roll around, and see how much of each other’s movement we feel. I also place a full wine glass on the mattress, and see how much the wine moves around with us. If the liquid has zero to little movement, then it’s a safe bet that the mattress has low motion transfer, which is what you want to see.
Human Test
For our human test, I put on a sleep mask and rest on the Bear Elite Hybrid while my colleague gets in and out of bed. While I could tell that there was movement happening, it didn’t disturb my side of the bed with any physical vibrations. At one point, she was even jumping up and down and my side of the bed still remained level.
Wine Test
Our red wine test is an easy visual indicator to see how well the Bear Elite Hybrid isolates motion. I put a glass of red wine on one side of the bed, and then I rolled around on the other side to see how much the liquid sloshed around. During the test, the wine didn’t move much in the glass, meaning that the wine wasn’t impacted by me moving around on the mattress. I would say this bed does a good job at isolating motion at the source.
Seismometer Test
Finally, there’s our seismometer test. To illustrate motion transfer, our testers dropped a 10-pound steel ball from heights of four inches, eight inches, and 12 inches, then measured the disturbance it caused: the bigger the lines, the bigger the disturbance.
After looking at all of the test results, I think the Bear Elite did a pretty good job isolating motion and could be a wonderful option for many couples. You may feel larger movements from your partner, but overall, their tossing and turning shouldn’t have any impact on your side of the bed.
Responsiveness
If you’ve ever pressed your hand down on top of the mattress just to see how long it takes for the bed to rise back to its original shape, then you’ve actually tested for responsiveness.
Responsiveness is a measure of how quickly the mattress responds to pressure, correlating to how easy or difficult it is to move around on the bed. This is an important factor for anyone who is looking for ease of movement, such as combination sleepers who like to change sleeping positions, those who toss and turn, and even folks with mobility issues. When it comes to finding a mattress for couples, a responsive sleeping surface is ideal for sex.
I tested the Bear Elite Hybrid’s responsiveness by moving around on the mattress and changing between different sleeping positions. I felt like this bed was easy to move around on, but wasn’t overly responsive or bouncy. So, if you’re searching for an ultra-responsive feel, know that the Elite Hybrid may not deliver.
Cooling
When sleeping with a partner, you’ll want to consider cooling, as two people overheat more quickly than one. Even as an individual, I’m not afraid to admit that occasionally I wake up in a sweat.
While analyzing its construction, I noticed the Bear Elite Hybrid feels cool to the touch, thanks to its breathable phase change material fabric and Celliant fiber. These materials absorb body heat and help keep sleepers cool. The coils in the mattress also leave plenty of room for airflow.
To formally test for cooling, I also use a thermal gun, which gives us a visual of how much body heat a mattress holds. The gun uses color-coded imaging to measure how much and how quickly a mattress heats up when we lie down on it. If it heats up more than 15 degrees Fahrenheit, we consider it to have poor cooling capabilities. 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, and less than 5 degrees indicates excellent cooling.
The Bear Elite Hybrid’s initial temperature was 65.8 degrees. After five minutes, I took the temperature of the bed a second time, and it had increased by about 10 degrees. This indicates decent cooling properties.
When considering the mattress’s construction and thermal gun results, I’d say that the Bear Elite does an impressive job at sleeping cool. Its cooling cover and copper-infused foam help dissipate body heat, and the bed didn’t heat up too much when I laid down on it.
Edge Support
Imagine you’re sitting on the edge of your mattress to put on your shoes on and you find yourself sliding off. That’s an example of a mattress with poor edge support.
Edge support tells us how well the perimeter of a mattress can support weight. Strong edge support helps prevent any sinking or sagging when in bed, or when sitting on the edge. It’s an important consideration for couples who share a bed, as well as seniors or anyone with mobility issues. Ideally, when you sit on the edge of any mattress, you want to feel as supported as you do when you sit in the middle. What you don’t want is for the edge to feel like it’s collapsing under you.
I tested the Bear Elite Hybrid’s edge support by sitting, lying along the edge of the bed, and moving between different sleeping positions. I did notice some sinkage when I sat on the edge of the bed. However, my body still felt supported. When I moved to lie along the edge rather than sitting on it, I felt even more supported. I even laid halfway off of the bed and didn’t feel as if I was going to fall off. With strong edge support, the mattress is also easy to get in and out of, so it’s likely a nice option for people with mobility issues.
Thanks to the edge-to-edge coils along the perimeter of this bed, I’d say the Bear Elite has strong edge support.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Performance For Couples
When deciding whether a mattress is a good choice for couples, our testers look at four performance factors: motion isolation, responsiveness for sex, cooling, and edge support. Based on the Bear Elite Hybrid’s results in these tests, I would say it could be a wonderful mattress for many couples. It sleeps cool, isolates motion well, has strong edge support, and is easy to move around on.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
My Final Thoughts about the Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Now that we’ve covered all the assessments and tests, you got to ask yourself whether this is the right mattress for you. Even though my findings are subjective, I want to offer a few quick recommendations of who this bed might and might not be good for.
Who I Recommend the Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress For
- I’d recommend the Bear Elite Hybrid for most back and stomach sleepers. I think these sleepers will get the needed pressure relief and contouring around the lower back and hips. This mattress does a wonderful job at offering body contouring while still helping the sleeper stay elevated and lifted as well. The layers of foam should provide comfort while the coil system should offer lots of support.
- This bed should work for combination sleepers since it’s quite responsive and easy to move around on.
- If you tend to sleep hot, I think you’ll enjoy all the cooling factors this bed offer, from the phase change material cover to the copper-infused foam.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress For
- Most side sleepers will likely find the Bear Elite Hybrid too firm for their joints at the hips, shoulders, and neck. If you sleep strictly on your side, this bed may not offer adequate pressure relief around your joints. I’d recommend these sleepers to try the Soft model of the Bear Elite Hybrid instead or to check out one of our best mattresses for side sleepers.
- At full retail, the Bear Elite could run a little expensive for budget shoppers. But keep in mind we have coupons throughout this review you can click on to save some cash.
- If a mattress with only all natural, eco-friendly materials is important to you, I’d recommend checking out our favorite organic mattresses. Although the Bear Elite has CertiPUR-US Certified foams, is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, and is fiberglass-free, there are other beds out there that take it a step further.
Bear Elite Hybrid Pricing and Sizing
Mattress cost is a huge factor in a lot of people’s buying decisions. You can find the Bear Elite’s full pricing details below, and again, check out our Bear mattress coupon page for a discount.
Prices listed are before offer or discount on each size.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 38” x 75″ x 14″ | $1,893 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ x 14″ | $1,960 |
| Full | 54” x 75” x 14” | $2,108 |
| Queen | 60” x 80” x 14” | $2,305 |
| King | 76” x 80” x 14” | $2,762 |
| California King | 72” x 84” x 14” | $2,762 |
| Split King | 76″ x 80″ x 14″ | $3,920 |
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress Policies and FAQs
What are Bear’s policies for shipping, sleep trial period, returns, and warranty?
The Bear Elite ships free in an estimated seven to 10 business days. It comes with a 120-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. Returns are free of charge.
How much weight can the Bear Elite support?
A company associate said, “Our beds are made with very high-quality durable foams and coils and do not come with any weight limitations. When paired with our frame and foundation, the setup can hold up to 2,500 pounds.”
Does the Bear Elite need a box spring?
Bear does not recommend using a traditional coil box spring since they say it won’t provide the evenly distributed surface area needed for proper support. Instead, the company recommends using a foundation, platform bed, bunkie board, or adjustable base.
How can I extend the life of the mattress?
You can rotate the bed 180 degrees every six to eight months.
Other Models from Bear
Before we wrap up, I want to compare the Bear Elite Hybrid to a few of Bear’s other mattress models.
Bear Elite Hybrid vs Bear Original
Although the Bear Original mattress is an all-foam bed, it has a firmer feel than the Bear Elite Hybrid due to the density of its materials.
- Price: As the luxury option, the Bear Elite Hybrid is significantly more expensive than the Bear Original.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are a suitable match for back sleepers and stomach sleepers, but not side sleepers.
- Cooling: The Bear Elite Hybrid is the better cooling mattress due to all its cooling features and airflow-promoting coils. You can add a Celliant cover to the Bear Original at checkout, but it comes with an additional fee.
- Body weight: While neither mattress is an ideal match for heavy sleepers over 250 pounds, I give the Bear Elite Hybrid the advantage since its coils give it extra support.
Learn more in our full Bear Original mattress review.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. We appreciate the firm and responsive feel of the Bear mattress. Its combination of support and pressure relief makes it an awesome option for anyone struggling with back pain. The Celliant cover also does a great job of keeping the mattress cool.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. We appreciate the firm and responsive feel of the Bear mattress. Its combination of support and pressure relief makes it an awesome option for anyone struggling with back pain. The Celliant cover also does a great job of keeping the mattress cool.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Bear Original Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Original Mattress
Material
Foam
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Original Mattress
Material
Foam
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Elite Hybrid vs Bear Star Hybrid
Like the Bear Elite Hybrid, the Bear Star Hybrid has a construction of both foam and coils, but with more of a medium-firm feel.
- Price: The Bear Star Hybrid is more affordable than the Elite Hybrid.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses should be comfortable for back sleepers. The Bear Star Hybrid is the better match for side sleepers and the Bear Elite Hybrid is the better match for stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: Though both beds are hybrid models, the Elite Hybrid has more cooling components to it.
- Body weight: The Bear Star Hybrid is only going to be a good fit for heavy back sleepers. The Bear Elite Hybrid might work for heavy side sleepers, too.
Learn more in our full Bear Star Hybrid mattress review.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. We found a lot to love in the Bear Star Hybrid. While the lift of its pocketed coil system will leave you feeling more “on top” of the mattress than “in” it, its top layers of memory foam are going to provide you with plenty of pressure-relieving sinkage.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. We found a lot to love in the Bear Star Hybrid. While the lift of its pocketed coil system will leave you feeling more “on top” of the mattress than “in” it, its top layers of memory foam are going to provide you with plenty of pressure-relieving sinkage.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Bear Star Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Joint Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from joint pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Star Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Joint Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from joint pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Star Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Joint Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from joint pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Bear Mattress Comparisons
Product
Firmness
Score
Bear Mattress Comparisons
Product
Bear Elite Hybrid MattressFirmness
Multiple firmness optionsScore
Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time laying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress.
