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Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress Review: Our Test Lab Ratings
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The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress is an all-around quality bed. Its hybrid design combines a strong coil system with lasting cushioning foam. It’s a strong pick for average weight side and back sleepers.
- Strong support for people between 130 and 230 pounds
- Sleeps very cool
- Co-sleepers should experience minimal motion transfer
- Probably too firm for those who prefer a deep “hug”
- Pressure relief is marginal for side sleepers under 130 pounds
- Customers in Alaska and Hawaii are subject to shipping fees
Bear has been making high-quality mattresses and bedding accessories since 2014. And though they create beds with athletes in mind, anyone can benefit from its supportive designs and innovative features like Celliant, a synthetic fiber designed to regulate temperature and speed up muscle recovery.
Below, we review the Bear Pro Hybrid, a 10-inch mattress with a firm (7) feel. We’ll discuss how each layer impacts the mattress’s comfort and support based on our in-house testing. Understanding how the Pro Hybrid performs for different sleep styles can help you decide if it’s the best mattress for you.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Bear Pro Hybrid Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Bear Pro Hybrid lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Bear Pro Hybrid Scored
Motion Isolation7.0/10
Our testers found that the Bear Pro Hybrid isolates motion well, even with its spring support core. The hybrid mattress’ pocketed coils move independently, so they also prevent movement from traveling across the bed.
Couples and co-sleepers shouldn’t notice many vibrations when their partner or pets move on the mattress. Combination sleepers should also have fewer disturbances when they adjust positions.
Mattresses that isolate motion well aren’t always easy to move on. The Bear Pro Hybrid is noteworthy because it combines both above-average motion isolation and ease of movement.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: Firm hybrids are often too bouncy for me, but the Pro Hybrid scored pretty highly during our movement and kettlebell drop tests.
Pressure Relief7.0/10
The Bear Pro Hybrid relieves pressure for a range of body types and sleeping positions. The quilted cover and plush memory foam keep the surface from feeling too rigid. Adaptive polyfoam absorbs impact and redistributes body weight evenly across the mattress. The pocketed coil core promotes good sleep posture by reinforcing the hips and midsection.
One caveat is that the side sleepers under 130 pounds on our team noted that they did not receive enough cushioning on the hips and shoulders. These sleepers would generally be more comfortable on a softer mattress.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: For its firm feel, this bed delivers a surprising amount of pressure relief. The polyfoam and gel memory foam are effective impact absorbers, which can help ease hip and shoulder pain.
Temperature Control7.5/10
The Bear Pro Hybrid has enhanced cooling technology to help the mattress stay temperature-neutral. The breathable Celliant cover is formulated to absorb and release excess body heat. Gel-infused memory foam in the top comfort layer is intended to further dissipate heat. Sturdy, pocketed coils circulate air throughout the core and keep sleepers closer to the surface where there’s more airflow.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: The Bear Pro Hybrid delivers on its promise to sleep cool. Our temperature tests indicated that its foam doesn’t stay hot for long, so it shouldn’t absorb much body heat.
Edge Support7.5/10
Surface impressions tend to develop first around the perimeter of a mattress, especially for co-sleepers or those who regularly sit up in bed. But the Bear Pro Hybrid’s reinforced edges provide robust edge support. Its firm (7) feel resists deep compression throughout the entire mattress, so our testers felt secure anywhere on the bed. Solid edge support also gives couples more space to spread out.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: The perimeter reinforcement gives this model enough of a boost at the edges that anyone without mobility limitations should be able to get in and out of bed without much issue.
Ease of Movement6.5/10
The Bear Pro Hybrid has a responsive surface with moderate contouring, so our testers didn’t have much trouble adjusting positions. Plus, the pocketed coil core aids movement and makes getting in and out of bed easier.
The firm (7) feel prevents the deep sinkage that can restrict movement and strong edge support enables sleepers to utilize the entire bed surface and get in and out of bed easily. Keeping all that in mind, this isn’t an exceptionally bouncy bed. If that’s what you prefer, think about a hybrid with latex instead of foam.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: The Pro Hybrid has a balanced feel that’s not excessively bouncy or restrictive. It’s a good Goldilocks option for someone looking for a bed that’s decently responsive and motion-isolating.
Durability8.0/10
Like most hybrid mattresses, the Bear Pro Hybrid should resist early softening and sagging thanks to its inner coils, which generally hold up better than polyfoam support cores. The mattress is also on the firmer side, which typically means denser foams that tend to last longer. However, both the memory foam and polyfoam comfort layers are prone to developing impressions and unevenness, which may affect your comfort after around eight to nine years.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress, we had three people on our testing team take the bed home with them and test it out for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager · Side · 190 lbs
Side · 190 lbs
“The Bear Pro Hybrid was a good fit for me. It’s pressure-relieving without being super plush and cushy, which is a nice change.”
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content · Combination · 150 lbs
Combination · 150 lbs
“It’s hard for me to find a bed that works equally well for back, side, and stomach sleeping — so it’s not a huge surprise that the Pro Hybrid felt comfier in some positions than others.”
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Side · 215 lbs
Side · 215 lbs
“I didn’t run a marathon before using this bed so I can’t speak to its muscle recovery, but the Celliant fiber seems to help keep the bed cool.”
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Side sleepers typically prefer a softer mattress that prevents pressure points on the hips and shoulders. While a firm mattress isn’t always the first choice for this position, the Bear Pro Hybrid performs well for side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds.
Plush memory foam cradles the hips and shoulders, while denser polyfoam helps the spine stay level. The strong coiled core keeps the hips from sinking lower than the upper body. This is especially crucial for side sleepers over 230 pounds, as they need extra reinforcement below the midsection.
Pressure relief for side sleepers under 130 pounds is marginal at best on the Bear Pro Hybrid. They don’t compress the layers much, allowing pressure points to form on the hips and shoulders.
Back Sleepers
The Bear Pro Hybrid’s consistent support is an excellent match for back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. The upper memory foam layer gently cradles sleepers without overly conforming to the spine. Adaptive polyfoam and sturdy pocketed coils prevent your midsection from sinking, which helps the hips and shoulders stay on the same plane.
A firm feel and reinforced edges ensure that back sleepers feel supported anywhere on the mattress. We found the mattress to be very durable, so premature sagging shouldn’t be an issue, even for back sleepers over 230 pounds.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers are prone to neck and spine strain if a mattress is too soft. With its firm feel and even surface, the Bear Pro Hybrid is a supportive choice for people between 130 and 230 pounds. Our testers in this weight group reported that they didn’t feel tension in their necks or spines during use.
Stomach sleepers above and below this weight range didn’t have as much success — the mattress felt too firm for those under 130 pounds and too plush for our testers above 230 pounds.
Construction
Inside the Bear Pro Hybrid
Cover
Celliant-polyester blend
Comfort Layers
Gel-infused memory foam, polyfoam
Support Core
Pocketed coils
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Buying It
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep trial
Lifetime
warranty
Free
Ground shipping (contiguous U.S.)
Availability
You can buy the Pro Hybrid from Bear’s website and other online retailers. Shoppers can also find the mattress at Brooklyn Bedding showrooms in Arizona and a variety of other showrooms across the country.
Shipping
Bear delivers the Pro Hybrid to all 50 states. Shipping is free for customers in the contiguous U.S. Orders to Alaska and Hawaii incur a freight fee.
The mattress is vacuum-sealed in plastic and shipped via FedEx in a box measuring 45 inches by 21 inches by 21 inches. The mattress automatically decompresses once unboxed and unrolled. It can take up to 48 hours for the mattress to fully expand, depending on how long it’s been in the box.
Additional Services
Bear offers White Glove delivery for customers purchasing a mattress or bed foundation. For an added fee, professionals will install your mattress and discard packaging materials. Customers may choose to have their old mattress removed for an additional cost.
Sleep Trial
The mattress comes with a 120-night sleep trial. Bear requires a 30-day break-in period, so returns can only be made after day 30 of the trial. Eligible returned mattresses are fully refunded.
Warranty
The original owner of the Bear Pro Hybrid is backed by a lifetime warranty. Coverage includes split or cracked foams, defective springs, and indentations greater than 1.5 inches. Customers can also purchase a 3-, 5-, or 10-year accident protection plan that repairs stains, punctures, and other accidental wear to the mattress.
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