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Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
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The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance is a hybrid mattress with a comfort system made of high-performance foams. These layers cushion pressure points and incorporate design features intended to optimize cooling.
- Combination of foam layers offers pressure relief and motion isolation
- Choice of three firmness levels
- Specialty fabrics and materials designed to promote cooler sleep
- $99 return fee
- Lacks support for most back and stomach sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds
The ThermoBalance Mattress is a hybrid mattress with multiple foam layers supported by a base of sturdy innerspring coils. It is part of the diverse product line from Brooklyn Bedding, a company that has been selling mattresses online for nearly 20 years.
Brooklyn Bedding has designed this mattress with a combination of features intended to facilitate cooler sleep, including copper-infused materials and specialty fabrics.
The ThermoBalance Mattress is available in soft, medium, and firm models that rate as medium soft (4), medium firm (6), and firm (7) on our firmness scale of 1 to 10.
Our testing team evaluated the ThermoBalance in our sleep lab and in real-world settings to identify all its strengths and drawbacks. We go over our findings and cover everything you need to know about the ThermoBalance Mattress to help you determine if it’s right for you.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Brooklyn Bedding ThermoCool Right for You?
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Brooklyn Bedding ThermoCool Scored
Motion Isolation8.5/10
The ThermoBalance’s ability to isolate motion impressed our testing team. The foam materials, especially the memory foam layer, absorbed vibrations so that movement on the other side of the bed was barely noticeable.
As expected, motion isolation was best on the medium soft (4) model, which more closely contours to the body. However, any of the firmness options should work well for couples who want to avoid sleep disruptions from a bed partner’s movement.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: I found all of the ThermoBalance models to have solid motion isolation. The softest model really stood out in this category as it was almost completely vibration-free.
Pressure Relief8.5/10
As we evaluated the ThermoBalance Mattress, we consistently found that it effectively cushioned hot spots and pressure points to promote more comfortable sleep.
Memory foam is the driving force behind this pressure relief, but its effect is enhanced by the surrounding foam layers and the responsive pocketed coils in the support core.
The softest model hugs the body the most, which for some sleepers, including many side sleepers, delivers more pressure relief. However, some sleepers, especially stomach and back sleepers, may find that the contouring on softer models provides less support for their spinal alignment.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: The combination of foam layers was really effective at cushioning my pressure points. I got the best results with a bit more firmness, but if you want to be hugged by your mattress, choose the softest model.
Temperature Control8.0/10
One of Brooklyn Bedding’s key design priorities for the ThermoBalance Mattress was to minimize heat retention on the surface and promote cool sleep. Our testing team found that the cooling features built into the mattress were beneficial, but only to a point.
Copper-infused foam, open-cell foam, and heat-dissipating fabrics are engineered for temperature regulation, but they don’t eliminate all heat buildup. That’s especially true on the medium soft (4) version. Because that model conforms closely around the body, it can limit airflow and trap heat during the night.
Based on our testing, hot sleepers are most likely to sleep comfortably on the firm (7) model. Any of the models should have enough temperature regulation for people who rarely sleep hot.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: Brooklyn Bedding includes multiple technologies to reduce overheating, but I still felt some heat retention from the foams. The firmest model slept the coolest in my experience.
Edge Support7.0/10
Our team found that the thick layers of foam in the ThermoBalance Mattress compressed most noticeably around the edges. The medium soft (4) and medium firm (6) models, which allow more sink, provided weaker edge support. Even with the thick coils in the support core, the softest model got well below-average ratings for edge support from our testers.
Overall, sleepers who need a highly dependable perimeter, including people who tend to sit near the edge of their bed, should select the firm (7) model, which has slightly above-average edge support.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: You can feel additional softness around the outside of the ThermoBalance. As you would expect, edge support was best on the firm model and worst on the soft version.
Ease of Movement6.5/10
Our tests found that the ThermoBalance Mattress rated below-average to average for ease of movement. This is similar to other mattresses with thick foam layers because foam materials tend to offer minimal bounce.
The pocketed coils in the ThermoBalance create some springiness, but that bounce gets absorbed by the foam layers above them. As a result, our testers had to exert some effort to adjust their sleeping position.
Of the three firmness options, the firm (7) provided the best ease of movement in our testing. Because it allows more sink, the medium soft (4) model scored lowest in this category.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: There’s a lot of material between the coils and the top of the mattress, so there isn’t a lot of bounce. I felt that all but the firm model of the ThermoBalance had some movement restriction.
Durability7.0/10
The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance has a dependable design that should hold up well for at least 6 to 7 years. The softer model will likely develop impressions and dips in its surface before the medium firm and firm models. These impressions can make the bed feel uneven and uncomfortable for sleep, and are typically the first signs a mattress is nearing the end of its lifespan.
The ThermoBalance is in line with other foam hybrids in terms of expected lifespan. While this is not the most durable mattress type, foam hybrids can reliably support sleepers for at least 6 years with proper care and regular rotations.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager · Side sleeper · 190 lbs.
Side sleeper · 190 lbs.
“I loved the feel of the contouring foam layers in the ThermoBalance Mattress. I felt plenty of cushioning around my hips and shoulders, especially on the medium model.”
Jeremy Klein
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 160 lbs.
Side sleeper · 160 lbs.
“One thing that stood out to me about this mattress was its motion isolation. I could barely notice when someone on the other side of the bed was shifting or changing positions.”
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content · Combo sleeper · 150 lbs.
Combo sleeper · 150 lbs.
“I agree with Colin and Jeremy about the contouring and motion isolation. I usually prefer a mattress with more bounce, but I still found that the ThermoBalance provided solid support for me when side, back, and stomach sleeping.”
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Our testing team found that the Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance Mattress provides significant comfort and support to most side sleepers under 230 pounds.
The mattress includes layers of different foam formulations, including copper-infused memory foam that contours to the body. These foams offer dependable cushioning around pressure points like the shoulders and hips.
The amount of sink and contouring depends on the firmness level. Our analysis found that the medium soft (4) model worked best for side sleepers under 130 pounds. They could benefit from the softer feel without experiencing excessive sinkage.
Our results show that side sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds are more likely to get quality support from the medium firm (6) or firm (7) models. Side sleepers over 230 pounds tend to do best on the firm (7) model because the softer options permit too much sink.
Back Sleepers
During our testing, back sleepers under 230 pounds gave solid ratings to the firm (7) version of the ThermoBalance Mattress. They found that the firmer surface did a better job supporting the midsection and holding the spine in a neutral position.
The medium firm (6) option received split opinions from back sleepers on our team. Those under 130 pounds gave it solid reviews, and some between 130 and 230 pounds liked it, too. But many of our testers said it felt a bit too plush to give them a flat, supportive sleeping surface.
Based on our testing, the ThermoBalance Mattress is not a great fit for back sleepers over 230 pounds. These sleepers said that all three models lacked ideal firmness, causing their torso to sink down too deeply into the bed.
Stomach Sleepers
In our testing process, the firm (7) model of the ThermoBalance Mattress was most supportive for stomach sleepers. It earned the highest marks from stomach sleepers under 130 pounds, who experienced a stable sleep surface with light cushioning.
Stomach sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds received adequate support from the firm (7) model, but most said that they prefer a firmer mattress. Virtually all of our stomach sleepers over 230 pounds said that even the firmest version of the ThermoBalance Mattress was too soft. They could feel their abdomen sinking into the mattress, and product analyses have shown this can lead to poor spinal alignment.
Construction
Inside the Brooklyn Bedding ThermoCool
Cover
ThermoCool fabric
4.3″ Comfort Layer
Phase change material, 0.75" polyfoam (quilted), 1" memory foam (copper-infused), 1" polyfoam (VariFlex), 1.5" memory foam (copper-infused)
8″ Support Core
Pocketed coils (zoned), 0.75" polyfoam base
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BUYING IT
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365-night
Sleep trial (30-night break-in)
Lifetime
limited warranty
Free
Shipping (contiguous U.S.)
Where to Buy Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance
The Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance Mattress is only sold in the United States and Canada. It can be purchased online from the company’s website and at their network of retail stores across the U.S. The Brooklyn Bedding website has a store locator to help you find a showroom in your area.
Shipping
Brooklyn Bedding includes free standard shipping in the U.S. to all addresses in the 48 contiguous states. Delivery is available to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada for an additional charge.
In most cases, the mattress is ready for shipping 5 to 7 business days after a customer places their order, and it is usually delivered by FedEx a few days after that.
The ThermoBalance Mattress is compressed, vacuum-sealed in plastic, and shipped in a box directly to your front door. To set up the mattress, you need to bring the box inside, remove the packaging, and allow the mattress to decompress. It often takes two people to move the box and position the mattress in your bedroom.
Additional Services
Brooklyn Bedding does not offer additional services like White Glove delivery. However, members of the military, first responders, medical personnel, teachers, and students all receive a discount on their purchase.
Sleep Trial
The ThermoBalance Mattress comes with a 365-night sleep trial. You are required to try the mattress for 30 nights before making a return.
If you aren’t satisfied with the ThermoBalance, you can request a return, and Brooklyn Bedding will help coordinate pickup or disposal of your mattress. Once the return is complete, you will receive a refund minus a $99 return processing fee.
Warranty
Brooklyn Bedding offers a lifetime limited warranty for the ThermoBalance Mattress. The warranty covers defects in materials and manufacturing, but it does not cover normal wear and tear or any type of accidental damage.
During the first ten years that you own the mattress, the company will replace or repair a defective mattress at no charge. After that, you have to pay between 50% and 75% of a current retail mattress price to get a replacement mattress under the warranty.
Jeremy is a sleep product tester with a passion for methodology and data collection. He’s spent the last six years at Sleep Foundation testing nearly every mattress, pillow, and sheet on the market, and has gained a holistic understanding of how to get the most accurate and universal results possible. When he’s not working, Jeremy likes to make music, play tennis, and watch old movies.