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The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid mattress is a luxury hybrid that uses infrared technology to enhance rest and recovery. The bed is available in two models – the Luxe and Essential. Those with an active lifestyle are drawn to the mattress, but may wonder if it is worth the hype. We take an in-depth look at the mattress construction and performance to help shoppers decide.
Brooklyn Bedding has been manufacturing high-quality mattresses in the United States since 2009, with a reputation for fair pricing and expert craftsmanship. The company offers six mattresses: the Aurora Hybrid, the Signature Hybrid, the Bowery Hybrid, the Spartan Hybrid, and the Bloom Hybrid.
The Spartan Hybrid mattress, which we cover in this review, is the company’s most expensive bed. It is designed for active recovery and uses a smart fabric cover to help restore bodies at night. The Luxe features a copper-infused foam to improve sleep quality and three total layers of foam in the comfort system to relieve pressure and provide ease of movement. The Essential is similar in construction but features a thinner comfort system. Both Spartan models have pocketed coils that add stability and bounce to the mattress. The Essential has one firmness option, medium (5), while the Luxe has three firmness options available: soft (4), medium (6), and firm (7).
We’ll cover how the mattress performs in essential categories including motion isolation, pressure relief, and temperature regulation. We’ll also review pricing, customer reviews, and company policies, and make recommendations based on body weight and sleeping positions.
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Watch the video below to see how the Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid Luxe performed when put to the test in the Sleep Foundation Lab.
The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid mattress is available in two profiles. The Luxe model has a 13-inch height and the Essential has an 11-inch height, both with a smart fabric cover and multiple layers. The hybrid construction includes a foam comfort system and a pocketed coil base.
The smart performance fabric cover of the Spartan Hybrid mattress uses Far Infrared Technology. This material is designed to draw heat away from the body and convert it into energy, which is reflected back for improved muscle recovery. The cover should not be removed, but can be spot cleaned as needed.
The comfort system of the Spartan Hybrid Luxe has three layers of foam. The first layer is copper-infused polyfoam. This layer relieves pressure points. It includes copper and TitanCool, a phase change molecule in the form of gel beads, which help draw heat away from the body. An added benefit of copper is that it is antibacterial. Beneath the copper-infused layer is two inches of TitanFlex foam, the company’s proprietary foam blend that has a latex-like feel. This layer is responsive and resilient, so it adjusts to the body’s movements and relieves pressure. The third layer is gel-swirl memory foam, which offers deep compression support and additional contouring.
The Spartan Hybrid Essential has a comfort layer of TitanFlex foam that, as with the Luxe, conforms to the body but also feels moderately bouncy. Below is an inch of VariFlex foam that provides contouring as well as increased support.
The support core of both Spartan Hybrid models is 8 inches of pocketed coils. The coils are individually encased in order to respond independently to movement and contour to the shape of the body. The coil system in the Luxe is zoned to provide enhanced support where it’s most needed on the body. The Essential features coils around the bed’s perimeter to increase edge support. A high-density polyfoam base reinforces the coils in both models.
There are three options to choose from with the Luxe: soft (4), medium (6), and firm (7). The soft option has what we consider a medium soft feel. The responsive foams conform closely to the shape of the body for ample pressure relief. The medium option has more of a medium firm feel. This firmness balances close contouring with full-body support. The foam layers cushion pressure points and the coil support base helps keep the spine aligned. The firm option has a true firm mattress feel. This option provides ample support and minimal contouring. It should be noted that comfort and firmness are subjective and can be affected by sleeping position and body weight. All three firmness options have the same basic construction.
The Essential offers one firmness level of medium (5). The foam comfort layer provides very good contouring, balanced out by the firmer transition layer beneath.
Spartan Hybrid Luxe
The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid Luxe mattress has five layers: three layers of foam on top of a pocketed coil support base and polyfoam. The fabric cover helps regulate temperature and is also padded with a Euro-top.
Smart fabric performance cover
1.5″ polyfoam (CopperFlex, copper-infused with PCM)
2″ latex-like polyfoam (TitanFlex)
1″ memory foam (gel-swirl)
8″ pocketed coils
.75″ polyfoam
Spartan Hybrid Essential
The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid Essential mattress has two layers of proprietary foam over a pocketed coil support core and polyfoam base. The fabric cover enhances temperature regulation.
Smart fabric performance cover
1.5″ latex-like polyfoam (TitanFlex)
1″ polyfoam (VariFlex)
8″ pocketed coils
.25″ polyfoam
The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid mattresses are very durable, as they are made with high-quality materials and workmanship. This means they have a longer than average lifespan and are a valuable investment. The Luxe is the most expensive Brooklyn Bedding mattress model, but it is competitively priced for a luxury hybrid mattress. We expect most luxury hybrids to have an average cost of $2,000 for a queen size, and the Spartan Hybrid Luxe mattress hits that mark. All firmness options are the same price. Brooklyn Bedding offers seasonal promotions that further discount the price of the mattress.
The Spartan Hybrid mattress is available in standard sizes twin through California king, as well as a split California king. The Essential is available in a short queen, and custom sizing is an option for both models. The 13-inch height of the Luxe will require deep-pocket sheets. Dimensions and prices for each size are listed below.
Spartan Hybrid Luxe
Sizes | Dimensions | Height | Weight | Price |
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Twin | 38" x 75" | 13" | 58 lbs. | $1,099 |
Twin XL | 38"x 80" | 13" | 60 lbs. | $1,299 |
Full | 53" x 75" | 13" | 85 lbs. | $1,699 |
Queen | 60" x 80" | 13" | 100 lbs. | $1,999 |
King | 76" x 80" | 13" | 120 lbs. | $2,449 |
California King | 72" x 84" | 13" | 130 lbs. | $2,449 |
Split California King | 36" x 84" (2 pcs.) | 13" | 65 lbs ea. | $1,299 |
Spartan Hybrid Essential
Sizes | Dimensions | Height | Weight | Price |
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Twin | 38" x 75" | 11" | N/A | $699 |
Twin XL | 38"x 80" | 11" | N/A | $849 |
Full | 53" x 75" | 11" | N/A | $999 |
Queen | 60" x 80" | 11" | N/A | $1,249 |
King | 76" x 80" | 11" | N/A | $1,499 |
California King | 72" x 84" | 11" | N/A | $1,499 |
Split California King | 36" x 84" (2 pcs.) | 11" | N/A | $849 |
Short Queen | 60" x 75" | 11" | N/A | $1,249 |
Side Sleepers:
The soft foams of the Spartan Hybrid mattress cushion the shoulders and hips. This provides excellent pressure relief for side sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds. As people who weigh less than 130 pounds put less weight on the mattress than others, they need softer foams in order to sink in and experience the benefits of the mattress.
Those who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds will find that the Essential and the soft Spartan Hybrid Luxe mattresses offer good support. The coil base keeps the spine aligned, while the foam comfort system contours to the shape of the body. This prevents pressure from building up in the areas that sink into the mattress.
People who sleep on their sides and weigh more than 230 pounds will want to consider the medium or firm Luxe options instead. The Essential may also be a good fit for some side sleepers in this weight category. The soft Luxe option could cause sleepers to sink in too deeply. If the hips are not properly supported, the spine will not stay aligned.
Back Sleepers:
For back sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds, the Essential and soft Luxe mattresses are an excellent choice. The foam conforms closely and supports the lumbar region. This helps sleepers maintain a neutral posture, and prevents pressure from building up in the lower back.
Those who weigh more than 130 pounds will find that the Essential and soft Luxe mattresses only provide fair support. Sleepers who weigh more than 130 pounds are more likely to sink into the thick, soft foam layers. This can press the spine into a curved shape and cause lower back pain.
Back sleepers need ample support, especially in the lower back, to keep the spine aligned. Those who weigh more than 130 pounds put more pressure on the mattress, especially in the lower back and hip areas. The coils still offer support, but the Luxe medium or firm options would be better. Some back sleepers in this weight category may find sufficient support in the Essential.
Stomach Sleepers:
The Essential and soft Luxe models are standout picks for stomach sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds. The soft foam layers cushion the chest and shoulders. Combined with a coil support core, the soft mattress keeps the hips and abdomen properly supported.
For stomach sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds, the softer mattresses are not ideal. They only offer fair support, and are likely to be too soft for people in this weight category. Those who carry additional weight in their stomachs and hips may not feel properly supported.
Those who weigh more than 230 pounds and sleep on their stomach need a firmer sleeping surface. The abdomen and hips push into the mattress, which puts pressure on the lower back. This causes the spine to curve, and can result in aches and pains.
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The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid mattress is available in stores and online. Brooklyn Bedding operates showrooms throughout Arizona and Utah. The company has retail partners nationwide. Additionally, the mattress is available on Amazon.com.
Brooklyn Bedding offers shipping to the United States and Canada. Shipping is free for the contiguous 48 states. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is available for $125. Shipping to Canada costs $250.
The Spartan Hybrid mattress is compressed, tightly sealed in plastic, and shipped in a box. Orders are processed within one to four business days and shipped via FedEx ground. Transit time depends on the destination, but can take three to five business days.
Assembly is not required for the Spartan Hybrid mattress. Once you remove the mattress from the box, carefully remove the plastic wrap and allow the mattress to fully expand on the bed frame or foundation. It can take up to 24 hours to fully expand.
Brooklyn Bedding does not currently offer any additional shipping services like White Glove delivery or old mattress removal.
The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan Hybrid mattress comes with a 120-night sleep trial. This includes a mandatory 30-night break-in period, which gives you time to adjust to the mattress. The mattress will also soften slightly over this time period. If the mattress still feels too firm after 30 days, Brooklyn Bedding offers a free foam mattress topper for a softer feel.
If you decide the mattress is not right for you, contact Brooklyn Bedding directly to initiate a return. The company helps coordinate the pickup, donation, or return of the mattress. The company issues a full refund for the mattress. There are no return or restocking fees, but any original shipping charges are non-refundable.
The Spartan Hybrid mattress is covered by a 10-year warranty. This protects the mattress against any defects in materials or manufacturing, including impressions deeper than one inch. Brooklyn Bedding will repair or replace a defective mattress.