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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Mattress Review: Expert Tested
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Ranked #2 on our Best Cooling Mattresses list
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a hybrid that has cooling features from top to bottom. Three firmness levels all provide pressure relief and accommodate all sleep positions, body weights, and personal preferences.
- Offers an even mix of contouring and responsiveness
- Sleeps cool, making it a good match for for hot sleepers
- Three firmness options
- Strong off-gassing odor for the first few nights
- Customers must pay $99 fee for mattress returns
Brooklyn Bedding is an online mattress brand that launched in 2009. Since opening up shop, the company has introduced a lineup of mattress models including the Aurora Luxe, Signature, Spartan, Essential, and Sedona. We’ll take an in-depth look at the Aurora Luxe, previously known as the Aurora Hybrid.
The Aurora Luxe is a high-profile bed measuring 13.25 inches thick. The mattress is a hybrid model featuring foam layers on top and a sturdy coil system in the core. The cover is woven with cooling fibers engineered to minimize heat retention. You can choose from three firmness levels: medium soft (4), medium firm (6), and firm (7). Your ideal firmness will depend on a few factors, such as your body weight, normal sleep position, and preferred conforming level.
To help you decide if the Aurora Luxe is the right fit, we’ll discuss the bed’s materials and construction, how much it costs, and how well it performs in different sleep categories.
| Choose Medium Soft If: | Choose Medium Firm If: | Choose Firm If: |
|---|---|---|
| You want a mattress that conforms very closely to your body. While the pocketed coils offer support, you’ll feel deep cushioning on this model. Certain types of sleepers tend to prefer softer beds, including side sleepers and people who weigh less than 130 pounds. | You want a mattress that conforms to your body but also provides sturdy support. Many side and back sleepers up to 230 pounds benefit from this even balance of plushness and support. | You prefer minimal conforming and a more supportive overall feel. This firmness level prevents you from sinking and creates the sensation of floating on top of the mattress, rather than nestling deep. A firm feel is typically best for people who weigh more than 230 pounds. |
Why We Chose the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe as the Most Comfortable Cooling Mattress in 2026
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe took the prize for the most comfortable cooling mattress in our list of the best cooling mattresses because of its cooling technology and plush, deep-cushioning design. The bed is constructed with temperature control in mind, featuring a phase-changing material on the cover to draw away heat, and copper-infused foam designed to further prevent heat build-up.
Beyond its cooling properties, our testers found the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe to be an exceptionally comfortable mattress. The comfort layers of memory foam and responsive polyfoam work together to provide gentle contouring that molds to the body to relieve pressure. Meanwhile, the support core of over 1,000 zoned steel coils provides targeted support while aiding movement and edge support.
Although comfort is subjective and can depend on your body type, preferences, and sleep position, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe comes in three different firmness levels. Based on our testing, we think almost every type of sleeper will be able to find a model that keeps them cool and comfortable.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Scored
Motion Isolation8.5/10
Our team uses a variety of tests and tools to measure how well a bed absorbs motion, including a sensor that measures small movements on the surface. We also collect subjective assessments of movement felt by testers lying on the bed at the same time. We found the Aurora Luxe provides above-average motion isolation. Although the coil system gives the mattress a somewhat bouncy feel, the bed absorbs movement from sleepers and eliminates most motion transfer across the surface.
The medium soft and medium firm Aurora Luxe models isolate motion especially well. The firm model feels a bit springier on the surface, resulting in slightly more transfer, but overall the mattress earns favorable ratings in this category regardless of firmness level. People who find their partner’s movements particularly disruptive should opt for one of the softer feels.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: I share a bed with my husband and I move a lot in my sleep. I switch from one side to the other constantly, so motion isolation is super important for me. No mattress is going to be perfect at this, but the Aurora does a great job, especially for a mattress that’s not completely memory foam. I would personally go with the soft feel if you’re particularly concerned about this, the firm options were a little too bouncy for me.
Pressure Relief9.5/10
To assess pressure relief, we rely on data from pressure-mapping tools as well as subjective feedback from testers who’ve lain on the bed. We noticed that pressure relief is one category where the Aurora Luxe excels no matter which firmness level you select. The important consideration here is finding the feel that will reduce pressure for your specific body type and preferences.
If you sleep on your side and/or weigh 230 pounds or less, then the medium soft feel will probably alleviate the most pressure thanks to its close conforming. If you sleep on your back or stomach and/or weigh 130 pounds or more, then you should consider the medium firm or firm feel. These models offer just the right amount of pressure relief without excessive sagging.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: Pressure relief is where the Aurora excels most. “Sleeping on a cloud” is a common marketing phrase in the mattress world. Well, if that’s what you’re looking for, this is it. The thick foam comfort layer of the Aurora conforms closely to your body, making it great for people with pain issues, as well as side sleepers in general. Just make sure you get the right firmness level for your sleeping position and body weight.
Temperature Control8.0/10
We ran temperature tests on the Aurora Luxe using thermal cameras, and we collected subjective feedback from testers who sleep hot. We found the mattress sleeps fairly cool, due in large part to steady airflow through the coil system. In addition, the cover of the Aurora Luxe has cooling fibers intended to prevent heat buildup.
Note the medium soft Aurora Luxe may trap more heat than the other two firmness levels, since deeper cushioning can result in restricted airflow. If you’re an exceptionally hot sleeper, we recommend a medium firm or firm model.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: It should come as no surprise that the Aurora Luxe excels at temperature control — the mattress is loaded to to bottom with cooling features. I did notice that the firm model doesn’t sink as much as the other two, so this is your best bet if you’re looking for maximum thermoregulation.
Edge Support9.5/10
Our testers sat on the edge of the Aurora Luxe and measured how deeply the bed compressed. With pocketed coils and perimeter reinforcement, the Aurora Luxe’s support system was quite robust. You won’t sink too much when getting in and out of bed, as you might on an all-foam mattress. Most people feel fairly secure sleeping near the edges without feelings of roll-off.
That said, the medium soft Aurora Luxe is a bit weaker along the perimeter than the other two firmness levels. This is especially true for sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds, since they’ll notice more sinkage when sitting or lying along the edges.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: All three Aurora Luxe mattresses have reinforced perimeter coils, but you’ll probably notice more sinkage on the medium soft and medium firm models. The firm design feels remarkably sturdy in comparison.
Ease of Movement7.5/10
Some mattresses sink a great deal beneath your body, making them difficult to move around on. We found the Aurora Luxe’s medium firm and firm models are responsive enough to promote strong ease of movement. We tested the beds by rolling around on the surface. We also dropped kettlebells on the bed to measure how quickly the surface regains its shape.
That said, your experience will depend on your body weight and chosen firmness level. The firm Aurora Luxe sinks the least and offers the best ease of movement, but you may have a harder time moving across the medium soft model because it sinks more. This is especially true for people who weigh more than 230 pounds.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: When I first got the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora, I was a little surprised by how much I sank into the bed. If you’re like I was and are used to a more traditional innerspring, the relatively low ease-of-movement might be surprising at first. I quickly got used to it and don’t even notice now, but I did have a partner once who felt like I was creating a black hole in the bed that she kept falling into.
Durability8.5/10
Across all four models of the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe, we expect a longer-than-average lifespan of at least seven to eight years. This mattress uses high-quality foams that maintain their shape over time, even in the softer models. The thick comfort system also helps ensure you won’t sink onto the coils. Given its durable build, we find the Aurora Luxe offers excellent value for money.
Video
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe performed when put to the test in our lab.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jeremy Klein
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 160 lbs
Side sleeper · 160 lbs
I’ve slept on the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora for more than five years now and continue to be pleased. The bed’s surface is deceptively plush, but the soft top layer gives way to a more supportive layer below. I love this as a side sleeper because it makes for a luxe, soft feel while having the support to keep my spine aligned.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs
Back sleeper · 215 lbs
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora is one of my top picks when someone asks me for a mattress recommendation. It’s a real crowd pleaser and most people generally enjoy sleeping on it, myself included. The hybrid mattress offers the bounce and responsiveness of coils with the plush support of memory foam. It’s a great mattress that will keep your neck and spine aligned.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs
Side sleeper · 140 lbs
As a hot sleeper, I love how cool and breathable the Aurora Luxe feels. I’ve found a lot of foam hybrids uncomfortable because they retain heat. With this mattress, I never felt overly warm; the cooling cover and gel infusions work exactly as intended.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
The medium soft Aurora Luxe conforms quite closely. This deep cushioning is best suited to side sleepers up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. The foam cradles the shoulders, hips, and spine to alleviate pressure points, while the coils are sufficiently supportive for sleepers in these weight categories. Side sleepers over 230 pounds and back sleepers over 130 pounds will sink too deeply into the bed, losing crucial support in the lower back. Stomach sleepers need strong support and probably won’t find it in this model, although those who weigh less than 130 pounds may receive enough support to feel comfortable.
Back and side sleepers across most weight ranges, but especially those who fall between 130 and 230 pounds, will find the medium firm Aurora Luxe comfortable. The bed’s adaptive polyfoam comfort layers contour extensively to cushion the shoulders, hips, and spine, while remaining supportive enough to keep the torso from sinking too deep. This all helps maintain healthy sleep posture.
Back sleepers who weigh 230 pounds or more may find the medium firm Aurora Luxe a bit too soft, which means more sinkage and less support beneath their heavier areas. Similarly, many stomach sleepers would benefit from a firmer model. That said, stomach sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds may receive a just-right balance of cushioning and support to feel comfortable.
The firm Aurora Luxe is an excellent option for back and side sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds, as well as stomach sleepers over 130 pounds. While other Aurora Luxe models will feel too soft for these individuals, the firm model provides strong reinforcement for the body to prevent loss of support and uncomfortable sinkage. The surface also has a gently conforming feel, so these sleepers should receive enough cushioning for even spinal alignment and targeted pressure relief.
Side and back sleepers who weigh 130 to 230 pounds may find the firm feel comfortable, though they won’t feel as much padding as with a softer model. The firm feel may be well suited to stomach sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds, but keep in mind the firmness could lead to pressure buildup in the stomach and lower back.
Construction
Inside the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
GlacioTex Cooling Cover
3.3″ Comfort Layer
0.75" quilted foam, 1.5" copper-infused foam, 1" memory foam
1″ Transition Layer
8″ Support Core
Pocketed coils (3-zone with reinforced perimeter) and 0.75" high-density base polyfoam
Other Brooklyn Bedding Beds You Might Like
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid
9.0/109.0/10 · $671 – $1,631
Hybrid · Medium Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Firm (8)
Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid
8.9/108.9/10 · $559 – $1,026
Hybrid · Medium Firm (6)
Brooklyn Bedding Spartan
8.9/108.9/10 · $769 – $1,889
Hybrid · Medium Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7)
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial (30-night break-in period)
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Ground shipping (contiguous U.S.)
Availability
The Aurora Luxe is sold on the Brooklyn Bedding website and Amazon.com, but it is not available through any other online retailers or marketplaces. Additionally, Brooklyn Bedding owns and operates brick-and-mortar showrooms around the U.S. You may use the location finder on the brand’s website to find the closest showroom. You may also be able to purchase the Aurora Luxe through one of the company’s brick-and-mortar partner retailers.
Brooklyn Bedding ships anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, but only customers in the contiguous U.S. qualify for free ground shipping.
Shipping
If you reside in the contiguous U.S., ground shipping will be free of charge. Expect to pay $125 for delivery if you live in Alaska or Hawaii, and $250 if you live in Canada. Regardless of where you live, mattresses typically ship within five to seven business days of placing your original order. Brooklyn Bedding does not offer expedited shipping or White Glove delivery.
As a mattress-in-a-box model, the Aurora Luxe is compressed, wrapped in plastic, and vacuum-sealed for shipping. This process — also known as “roll-packing” — ensures the mattress will fit inside a standard ground shipping box. The mattress will be delivered to your doorstep.
To unpack the Aurora Luxe, first carry the box to the room where you plan to use the mattress. Open the box and remove the plastic wrapping with a knife, and then the mattress will begin to expand. Give your Aurora Luxe up to 48 hours to reach its full shape.
Sleep Trial
Brooklyn Bedding offers a 365-night sleep trial for the Aurora Luxe and all other mattresses. This trial includes a mandatory break-in period of 30 nights. You won’t be able to return your mattress for a full refund or exchange it for another model until after you’ve tested out the Aurora Luxe for at least 30 nights. All mattress returns incur a $99 fee.
Warranty
The Aurora Luxe is backed by a lifetime warranty. This warranty is non-prorated for the first 10 years, meaning Brooklyn Bedding will cover all costs related to repairing or replacing a mattress that develops defects while the warranty is valid. Beginning in the 11th year, owners pay a percentage of the original cost if the mattress needs to be replaced.
Defects recognized in the warranty include surface-level body impressions that measure more than 1.5 inches and physical flaws in the mattress that cause its components to split, crack, or wear out prematurely. Brooklyn Bedding may void the warranty if you leave the mattress inside its shipping box for 60 days or longer and damage occurs as a result.
FAQs
Is the Brooklyn Bedding mattress any good?
In on our lab testing, the Brooklyn Bedding mattress earned a high overall rating of 9.2, and it’s especially appealing to hot sleepers and those seeking pressure relief. Brooklyn Bedding mattresses also come in three firmness levels, so you can find the best option for your body type and sleep needs.
What is the firmness of the Aurora Luxe cooling?
The Aurora Luxe is available in three different firmness levels: medium soft (or a 4 on our 10-point firmness level scale), medium firm (6), and firm (7). Medium soft provides a contouring feeling and deep cushioning and is most appealing to sleepers under 130 pounds. Medium firm still has a plush feel, but with a bit of extra support, offering a good balance. The firmest mattress is best for heavier bodies or for anyone who isn’t a fan of sinking into a mattress.
Are Aurora beds good for side sleepers?
Aurora beds had the highest scores for side sleepers in our lab testing, compared to back and stomach sleepers. Because the mattress is designed to conform to and cradle the body, people who sleep on their sides will appreciate the pressure relief around their shoulders and hips. The best ratings among side sleepers were for the medium-firm version of the mattress.
Is Helix or Brooklyn Bedding better?
Determining if Helix or Brooklyn Bedding is better depends on what attributes are important to you when mattress shopping. Both companies offer products and firmness levels to appeal to all sleep positions and body types, though Helix has more options.
Based on our lab testing, both mattress brands received excellent overall scoring, with Brooklyn Bedding just slightly edging out Helix 9.2 to 9.1. If you’re interested in a hybrid mattress, both brands perform well.
Why was the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe chosen as the best cooling mattress for side sleepers?
Of the dozens of mattresses we tested for our list of the best mattresses for side sleepers, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe provided the best combination of exceptional cooling technology and a supportive design for side sleepers. The robust hybrid design offers ample support with extra pushback in the middle, but its deep foam comfort layers soften the mattress at the shoulders and hips, where side sleepers have the most pressure.
The bed’s hybrid design naturally sleeps cooler than all-foam mattresses, and its extra cooling elements like copper-infused foam and phase-change material in the cover make it an excellent choice for hot sleepers or warm climates. Thanks to these features, it was our pick for best cooling mattress for side sleepers.
Why was the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe chosen as the best cooling mattress for back sleepers?
We chose the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe as the best cooling mattress for back sleepers after extensive hands-on testing in our labs to find the best mattresses for back sleepers. Its comfort layers of polyfoam and memory foam relieve pressure in the upper back, while the three different zones of coils target the lumbar region, where back sleepers need extra support. At the same time, the bed’s hybrid design and use of cooling technology like gel, copper, and phase-change material ensures that back sleepers will stay cool throughout the night.
Rachel combines a background in health journalism with hands-on experience testing sleep products. In her time at Sleep Foundation, she's researched and evaluated mattresses, pillows, bedding, and sleep tech to help readers find the products best suited to their sleep needs. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her kids.