Beautyrest Black Mattress Review

Understanding how your sleeping position and body weight impact mattress performance is an important part of shopping for a new mattress. How you sleep and how much you weigh affect how much pressure is applied to the mattress. This can change the overall feel and firmness of the mattress, as these are subjective measures.

Since the comfort systems of the Beautyrest Black mattress and optional upgrades differ, one may be better than another for certain body types and sleeping styles. Keep in mind that these are general recommendations based on extensive product testing and customer feedback, but your personal preferences will play a role in determining which mattress is right for you.

Side Sleepers:
Side sleepers put more pressure on the mattress at their shoulders and hips. These areas push into the mattress, so pressure points often develop. This is especially the case if a mattress is too firm. Since the Beautyrest Black mattress has a medium firmness with cushioning layers of foam, it is a great choice for side sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds. These sleepers will find that their hips are properly supported and their shoulders are cushioned. This helps keep the spine aligned and prevents pressure on the lower back.

Sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds may not feel adequately supported. Because they weigh more, they press more into the mattress. If their hips sink in too deeply, it can contribute to spinal misalignment and back pain.

Back Sleepers:
Back sleepers need a balance of contouring and support. They maintain their natural posture as they sleep, and an even, flat mattress helps keep the spine in alignment. Additional contouring in the lumbar region can reduce pressure on the spine.

The Beautyrest Black mattress has a medium firm feel and contouring foam layers that are good for back sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds. Sleepers in this weight category do not put much pressure on the mattress, and benefit from a mid-range firmness that conforms to the shape of their body. It also offers ideal support for back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. The coil support base prevents sinking in and keeps the spine aligned. We found back sleepers over 230 pounds usually prefer a firmer mattress in order to keep the lower back properly supported.

Stomach Sleepers:
Stomach sleepers often prefer a medium firm to firm mattress, unless they weigh less than 130 pounds. The mattress needs to be firm and supportive enough to keep the hips and abdomen on top of the mattress. This prevents pressure from building up on the lower back. That being said, the chest and shoulders need cushioning.

For stomach sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds, a softer mattress is better for the chest and shoulders, and still properly supports the hips. That is the case for the Beautyrest Black mattress. Its medium firm feel offers strong support and comfort for stomach sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds. It only offers fair support for stomach sleepers over 230 pounds, as they are more likely to sink into the mattress.

Side Sleepers:
Side sleepers often look for ample pressure point relief, so it is no surprise that the Beautyrest Black + Cooling mattress is rated highly for this sleep position. An added layer of memory foam relieves pressure points, especially at the hips and shoulders. This upgrade option has a construction that is ideal for side sleepers under 230 pounds. It keeps the spine aligned while cushioning the shoulders. The coil support base and medium firm surface prevent the hips from pressing too deeply into the mattress, while the memory foam layers relieve tension in the shoulders.

It is not rated as highly by side sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds. These sleepers are more likely to press deeply into the mattress, sinking into the support core below. A firmer mattress or one with thicker comfort layers would likely be a better choice.

Back Sleepers:
The Beautyrest Black + Cooling mattress is also good for back sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds. The additional layer of conforming memory foam ensures that the lumbar region is properly supported. This relieves pressure on the lower back and spine and reduces aches and pains.

Back sleepers need an even, consistent level of support. The coil base of the Beautyrest Black + Cooling provides ample support for back sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds. It offers fair support for back sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds, though we have found that sleepers in this category usually benefit from a firmer mattress.

Stomach Sleepers:
The medium firm feel of the Beautyrest Black + Cooling mattress is rated highly by stomach sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds. The layers of memory foam and polyfoam cushion the upper half of the body while providing support for the lower half. This ensures the hips and spine are aligned.

Stomach sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds will likely find that the Beautyrest Black + Cooling mattress is too soft. They are more likely to sink into the mattress, which knocks the hips and spine out of alignment. This can lead to lower back pain and general discomfort.

Side Sleepers:
Side sleepers often benefit from a medium soft mattress. The Beautyrest Black + Cooling + Comfort mattress is the softest of the three models, with an additional 2 inches of memory foam and a plush pillow top. It falls around a 4 on the firmness scale. The contouring that this mattress provides is ideal for all body types.

As expected, this mattress has the highest rating from side sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds. These sleepers put less pressure on the mattress, so they benefit from a soft surface that responds easily to any amount of pressure.

Side sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds are still supported by the Beautyrest Black + Cooling + Comfort mattress. The plush pillow top cushions the shoulder and hips while keeping the spine aligned.

Since the mattress has a thicker profile, those who weigh more than 230 pounds should feel adequately supported. They are less likely to sink into the support layers of the mattress and can experience the conforming benefits of the plush pillow top.

Back Sleepers:
The Beautyrest Black + Cooling + Comfort mattress is best for back sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds. Since it has a medium soft feel with layers of memory foam, it conforms to the shape of the body and relieves pressure on the back. It cradles the shoulders, back, and legs for full-body comfort and support.

For sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds, this mattress is likely too soft. Sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds will sink into the plush pillow top of the Beautyrest Black + Cooling + Comfort mattress. The lower back needs ample support to keep the spine aligned, so a medium to medium firm mattress is usually a better choice. The coil base still provides support, but we found that back sleepers who weighed more than 130 pounds rated the Beautyrest Black + Cooling + Comfort mattress as fair.

Stomach Sleepers:
Though stomach sleepers often benefit from a firm mattress, the Beautyrest Black + Cooling + Comfort mattress is highly rated by stomach sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds. The soft foams relieve pressure on the shoulders and chest. Since sleepers in this category do not press into the mattress as much, their spine stays aligned. The coil support base ensures proper support for the hips.

Stomach sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds found the Beautyrest Black + Cooling + Comfort mattress offers fair support and comfort. The coil support base helps, but the reality is that the foam pillow top is too soft for most of them. This is also true for those who weigh above 230 pounds, as they often carry additional weight in the abdomen and hips. These areas press into the soft mattress and put undue pressure on the lower back and spine.