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Brentwood Home Crystal Cove Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
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Flippable latex hybrid with a different firmness on each side. This bed sleeps cool, is easy to move around on, and accommodates most sleeper types.
- Good pressure relief, so great choice for side sleepers
- Flippable mattress so you can find the best firmness level for you
- Eco-friendly mattress made from sustainable materials
- No ‘medium’ or ‘firm’ feel
- Performance in some categories differs depending on the side
- Pricier than all-foam flippable mattresses
Released in 2018, the Crystal Cove flippable hybrid mattress is manufactured by U.S. mattress and bedding brand Brentwood Home. The company specializes in eco-friendly products made from sustainable materials, and the Crystal Cove reflects this.
The Crystal Cove’s support core is an 8-inch layer of pocketed coils, but each side uses different materials to create a unique feel. The first has a soft (4 out of 10) feel and uses comfort layers made from polyfoam and charcoal-infused memory foam for a moderately conforming, pressure-relieving sleep surface. The second side has a bouncy, responsive feel, and a medium firmness level (6 out of 10) due to its 2-inch comfort layer of ventilated natural latex.
Each side has its benefits and drawbacks, but the variable firmness levels make the Crystal Cove appealing to a relatively wide range of sleepers.
In addition to the Crystal Cove, Brentwood Home also offers three other mattresses: the luxury hybrid Oceano, the budget-friendly memory foam Cypress, and the Hybrid Latex. While the Crystal Cove shares some features with each of these models, its standout feature is its two-sided design, which utilizes both memory foam and all-natural latex.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Brentwood Home Crystal Cove Right for You?
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Brentwood Home Crystal Cove Scored
Motion Isolation6.5/10
Nobody wants to be disturbed by their partner rolling over or getting out of bed, and overall the Crystal Cove offers average amounts of motion isolation to satisfy the majority of sleepers. However, the softer side does transfer less motion than the firmer side, thanks to memory foam’s high point elasticity and ability to compress without disturbing the surrounding material. Latex, on the other hand, absorbs motion but not to the same extent as synthetic foams.
Light sleepers who prefer a soft sleep surface are unlikely to be bothered by their partner’s movements while sleeping on the Crystal Cove. However, those who are easily woken and plan to sleep on the firm side of their mattress may find that they notice their partner changing positions or getting out of (or into) bed.
Pressure Relief6.5/10
Pressure relief is a crucial factor in purchasing a new mattress, as those that perform poorly here may cause pressure points or next-day pain and stiffness.
Closely-conforming polyfoam and memory foam comfort layers provide the softer side with above-average pressure relief. While conforming isn’t necessary for pressure relief, the firmer and less conforming latex side does offer slightly worse performance in this category. Again, although the majority of sleepers are likely to be satisfied with the Crystal Cove’s comfort regardless of the side they choose, those with joint pain or the need for intense pressure relief may not find its performance adequate for their needs.
Temperature Control8.5/10
As is a trend with the Crystal Cove (and like many flippable mattresses), each of its sides has a slightly different amount of temperature control. However, both sides provide average or above-average neutrality, making the Crystal Cove appealing to all but the very warmest sleepers.
Both polyfoam and memory foam conform closely to the body and tend to retain heat, though the memory foam’s charcoal infusion helps combat this quality. Latex, on the other hand, is naturally temperature neutral, and Brentwood Home accentuates this by ventilating this layer for better airflow. The difference is noticeable but unlikely to be a deciding factor unless temperature control is one of the critical qualities you’re hunting for.
Edge Support7.0/10
Brentwood Home has done its best to ensure the Crystal Cove has adequate edge support, with a pocketed coil support core and thicker-gauge coils at the bed’s perimeter. However, having softer comfort layers beneath the support core does sacrifice some of the bed’s strength, preventing it from achieving better performance here. The majority of sleepers should still be well-served by the Crystal Cove’s edge support, but it might not be the right choice for everyone.
Edge support is perhaps most important for couples, as poor edge support can limit them to sleeping closer to the center (and therefore closer to each other). Sleepers with mobility concerns may also struggle, particularly while getting into or out of bed.
Ease of Movement8.5/10
Since closely-conforming sleep surfaces make it harder to move and change positions in bed, the Crystal Cove’s softer side has a lower score here than the bouncier and more responsive latex on the medium firm side.
This difference is noticeable but unlikely to bother most sleepers regardless of which side they choose. There is an exception: sleepers with mobility concerns may find the softer side too conforming, and may prefer a bed with softer latex comfort layers or less-conforming foam.
Durability8.0/10
Dunlop latex is highly resistant to sagging, so you can expect many years of use out of the Crystal Cove’s firmer side. The memory foam on the softer side is more likely to develop body impressions. Flippable beds sometimes wear out sooner due to having a shared support core, but we expect the 8-inch coils in this bed to stand the test of time. Overall, this mattress has a promising design, although it may not last as long as a true latex hybrid.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Overall, our review of the Crystal Cove mattress and its performance in our testing found that both sides were most suitable for side-sleepers. On the soft side, its suitability was directly correlated with a sleeper’s weight: those under 130 lbs found it to be a soothing balance between pressure relief and overall support, those between 130 and 230 lbs reported that it was good though not ideal. Sleepers above 230 lbs found it less than adequate for their needs.
On the firm side, there was a similar pattern between both weight categories and position preferences. Side sleepers below 230 pounds consistently ranked this side as “good” — though it still only provided adequate support for sleepers over 230 pounds.
Side sleepers tend to find many types of mattress comfortable, but require adequate pressure relief (to avoid pressure points at the hip and shoulder) and support for proper spinal alignment. The Crystal Cove, with two firmness options, fulfills these requirements for most side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
People who prefer to sleep on their back need a mattress that will support their lumbar region to prevent lower back and hip pain. The Crystal Cove — particularly its medium firm latex side — delivers on this for back sleepers of all weights. That being said, some back sleepers over 230 pounds may find even the medium firm side too soft for their needs.
This performance is partially thanks to its pocketed coil support core, which is ergonomically zoned with thicker coils in areas that tend to carry more weight. However, the comfort layers also have a role to play. The latex comfort layer compresses less than the polyfoam and memory foam layers, providing more stable alignment between the hips and shoulders.
Though back sleepers under 130 lbs may still enjoy the mattress’s soft foam side, it is less effective for back sleepers above this weight range. Due to this side’s firmness level and moderate conforming qualities, people who weigh more than 130 lbs may find their hips sink too far into the mattress.
Stomach Sleepers
As with back sleepers, the Crystal Cove’s construction is suitable for stomach sleepers. On the soft side, only people under 130 lbs are likely to enjoy sleeping on their stomach. The medium firm side, however, provides adequate support and comfort for stomach sleepers regardless of their weight.
Sleeping on your stomach requires a complex balance. Not only do you need significant lumbar support to keep your spine aligned correctly, but a mattress that is too firm can cause pain and tension in the shoulders and upper arms. Due to these requirements, this sleep position can be one of the most difficult to find a suitable bed for.
The Crystal Cove achieves many requirements in this category, though not all. The soft side, while able to properly support sleepers under 130 lbs, does not have the resilience needed to support the hips and lower back of most stomach sleepers. The medium firm side, with bouncy but pressure-relieving latex, offers excellent support for the hips but may result in next-day shoulder stiffness in some people, particularly those over 230 pounds.
Construction
Inside the Brentwood Home Crystal Cove
Cover
Stitched with modern design
2″ Comfort Layer
Side 1: GOLS-certified organic latex; Side 2: 1 inch of CertiPUR-US foam
2″ Transitional Layer
Charcoal-infused memory foam
8″ Support Core
Zoned pocketed coils
Other Brentwood Home Mattresses You Might Like
Brentwood Home Oceano
7.9/107.9/10 · $1,269 – $2,998
Hybrid · Medium Soft (4)
Brentwood Home Hybrid Latex
8.3/108.3/10 · $899 – $1,399
Latex Hybrid · Medium (5)
Brentwood Home Cypress
7.7/107.7/10 · $399 – $999
Foam · Medium Soft (4), Medium Firm (6)
Buying It
Warranty, Shipping, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial
25 Year
Warranty
Free
Shipping & Returns
$199+
White Glove Delivery
Availability
As Brentwood Home does not operate any physical locations or sell through secondary distributors like Amazon, the BrentwoodHome.com website is the only place to purchase the Crystal Cove mattress. Shipping is only available within the 48 contiguous U.S. states.
Shipping
As mentioned, Brentwood Home ships only within the lower 48 U.S. states. Shipping is free through FedEx, though white glove delivery (see below) is available for a non-refundable $199 fee.
Mattresses usually ship from Brentwood Home’s California factory within three to five days of purchase. FedEx deliveries then take an average of 7 to 14 business days, depending on your distance from California, with white glove deliveries taking longer at 14 to 21 business days.
The mattress itself is shipped compressed and sealed. It can be unrolled and decompressed quite easily with a helper, but people who live on their own or who have mobility concerns may wish to select the white glove delivery option.
Additional Services
Brentwood Home offers white glove delivery and set up for a nonrefundable $199 fee. Old mattress removal can be added to this option for a further $76, bringing the total to $275. Customers should be aware that white glove delivery extends their expected delivery time, at 14 to 21 business days versus the 7 to 14 business days of standard delivery.
Sleep Trial
The Crystal Cove mattress has a generous 365-night sleep trial. It begins on the delivery date with a 30-day break-in period, as it takes approximately this long for the mattress to fully regain its shape and for sleepers to become accustomed to their new bed. After this period is over, the Crystal Cove can be returned at any point over the next 335 nights for a full refund, not including any shipping fees.
Households may take part in two sleep trials. After the trial is over, the mattress can no longer be returned.
Warranty
Brentwood Home offers a 25-year, partially prorated warranty with the Crystal Cove mattress. For the first ten years, the company will repair or replace mattresses (at its discretion) for free, though owners are responsible for shipping costs. During the second decade, Brentwood Home will replace mattresses but require owners to pay a prorated fee. This begins at 50% of the original cost, increasing by 5% each year. In the final 5 years of the warranty, owners must pay 95% of the original price for a replacement mattress.
The warranty covers material and cosmetic defects not related to ordinary wear and tear, as well as lingering indentations of two inches or deeper. Customers void the warranty by not removing the mattress from its packaging within 14 days of delivery, and the warranty is non-transferable in the case of selling or giving away the mattress.
Mary is a product-content marketer who applies a pedigree in journalism, human-centered design, and cultural trends to inform strategy. Prior to Sleep Doctor, Mary led editorial and creative at ESPN and Rad Power Bikes. She likes to build and grow things, and break and fix things, and only sometimes in that order.