Titan Plus Core Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings

8.9

Overall test lab scoreHybrid · Firm (8) · 12″ profile

Price range$599 – $1,386

Who it's best forSleepers over 230 pounds, hot sleepers, people who need extra back support.

With a firm yet balanced feel, the Titan Plus Core is a hybrid mattress that performs well across a wide range of categories. Thanks to a layer of TitanFlex, a dense and responsive latex-alternative polyfoam, it’s able to provide soothing pressure relief with minimal contouring and sinkage for heavier bodies.

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Pros

• ✓The firmer feel and strong coil core make it a good match for sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds
• ✓Firm feel is great for people who prefer firm or very firm mattresses
• ✓Hybrid design allows more airflow, which is good for people who sleep hot at night

Cons

• ✕May feel too firm for people under 130 pounds
• ✕Coils can generate some bounce and disrupt sleep for couples
• ✕Strong off-gassing odor for the first couple nights after unboxing

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The Titan Plus Core by Brooklyn Bedding — previously known as the Titan Firm Hybrid, then the Titan Plus — is a unique bed designed specifically for heavier people. Its design is engineered to meet the needs of heavy sleepers, providing extra support and durability. It features a firm feel and highly responsive support.

The Titan Plus Core is a firm bed, at about a 8 out of 10 on our 10-point firmness scale. This makes it a good fit for people who are heavier, and particularly for back and stomach sleepers. Some side sleepers may find that it is too firm for their taste.

This is a hybrid mattress, utilizing pocketed metal coils with layers of firm polyfoam. It features a 8-inch support core of pocketed coils on a 2-inch bed of firm polyfoam, along with 2 inches of polyfoam, and 1 inch of gel memory foam for comfort.

We’ll explain the Titan Plus Core’s construction, our own testing results, pricing, warranty, returns and everything else you need to know to find out if this is the right bed for you.

TEST LAB RATINGS

How the Titan Plus Core Scored

▲ Great 8.0–10 ● Good 6.0–7.9 ▼ Fair 5.9 or below

Motion Isolation●7.0/10

Beds with good motion isolation help keep movement on one side of the bed from disturbing the sleeper on the opposite side. Our testers found that the Titan Plus Core had very good motion isolation, due to the pocketed coil design.

While traditional coil beds generally have poor motion isolation, the Titan Plus Core’s pocketed coils, which are individually wrapped in fabric, can be compressed individually without affecting the surrounding coils. This results in good motion isolation on the Titan Plus Core.

Motion isolation for the Titan Plus Core is so-so. The foam layers absorb some movement, but the coils make the surface feel somewhat bouncy. This might be a deal-breaker if you’re easily awakened by your sleep partner’s movements during the night.

Pressure Relief●7.5/10

In our tests, the Titan Plus Core offered good pressure relief for most sleepers, and particularly for heavier people. However, lighter sleepers will likely find that the mattress feels too firm. Remember that this is a firm bed, with a relatively thin comfort layer. This means that conforming is minimal, and the mattress material doesn’t “hug” the body. For those used to an all-foam mattress, the Titan Plus Core can feel a lot different in terms of pressure relief.

Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: The Titan Plus Core should reduce pressure for people who weigh more than 230 pounds. If you weigh less, chances are the mattress will feel overly firm and this can lead to stiffness or soreness in your shoulders, lower back, and hips.

Temperature Control▲8.5/10

A bed with good temperature control will help you maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature, even on hot nights. The Titan Plus Core by Brooklyn Bedding does just that.

In our tests, this mattress performed very well. Its hybrid design helps, as coils increase airflow, helping the bed stay cool. Gel-infused memory foam in the top comfort layer also helps to draw heat away from the body.

We found that the base model of the Titan Plus Core did a good job of maintaining a comfortable sleeping temperature. For those who tend to sleep hot, the optional cooling cover may be a worthwhile addition.

Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: I didn’t notice much overheating on the Titan Plus Core — some slight warmth in the topmost foam layer, but nothing that most sleepers will find bothersome. If you run extra hot in bed, the GlacioTex cooling cover might be a smart investment.

Edge Support▲8.5/10

Edge support is a measure of how supportive a mattress feels around its outer perimeter. This is an important factor for those who like to sit at the edge of the mattress, as well as for people who have difficulty getting in and out of bed.

The Titan Plus Core has excellent edge support overall. Its thick coil system, combined with firm foam layers, means it provides edge support that is significantly better than average.

Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: Edge support is a major strength of this mattress. The firm feel coupled with strong coil support helps ensure little to no sink along the perimeter when you get in and out of bed.

Ease of Movement●7.5/10

In our tests, the Titan Plus Core had very good ease of movement. This is due to the bed’s firm design and minimal “sinkage”. Unlike softer all-foam mattresses, sleepers won’t sink into the bed. This makes it significantly easier to change positions and get in and out of bed.

I didn’t have much trouble moving on the Titan Plus Core. While the foam layers are somewhat adaptive, the surface felt supportive and responsive enough to keep my body aloft when I scooted into bed.

Durability▲8.5/10

The Titan Plus Core is one of the firmest and more supportive mattresses on the market. Not surprisingly, this design is also quite durable and resistant to wear and tear over time. Dense foam layers in the comfort system contour lightly, so they shouldn’t develop impressions or indentations too quickly, and the coils are robust for long-lasting stability. Expect a lifespan of at leat 8 to 9 years, which is longer than average for a foam hybrid.

Video

Titan Plus Core Video Review

Watch the video below to see how the Brooklyn Bedding Titan Plus Core performed when put to the test in our lab.

HANDS-ON TESTING

Testing Team Takeaways

Colin Simpson

Product Research Manager · 190 lbs · Stomach sleeper

190 lbs · Stomach sleeper

As someone who has struggled to find a mattress with sufficient support, I was very happy with the Titan Plus Core — the heavy-duty hybrid construction never felt too soft or saggy, even when I changed sleep positions.

Brad Nehring

Product Testing Manager · 215 lbs · Back sleeper

215 lbs · Back sleeper

The Titan Plus Core is one of the sturdiest, most robust mattresses on the market today. Anyone who weighs more than 230 pounds should be satisfied with this hybrid’s ultra-supportive build.

Jeremy Klein

Product Testing Manager · 160 lbs · Side sleeper

160 lbs · Side sleeper

I prefer a softer mattress that conforms to my body, so the Titan Plus Core felt a bit too firm. But I could see why this hybrid benefits people who weigh 230 pounds or more.

Side Sleepers

Overall, our testing found that the Titan Plus Core mattress will likely feel too firm for many side sleepers. Most side sleepers tend to prefer mattresses that are softer to moderately firm, but the Titan is about an 8 out of 10, making it very firm.

The Titan Plus Core performs very well for side sleepers who are over 230 pounds. Side sleepers that weigh less than 230 pounds will likely find that the Titan puts too much pressure on the shoulders and hips, due to its very firm feel with minimal conforming.

Back Sleepers

The Titan Plus Core performs very well for many back sleepers. Most people who sleep on their backs tend to prefer relatively firm beds. Unsurprisingly, the Titan Plus Core performed best for the very category of sleeper it was designed for: heavier individuals. Our testers found that the Titan Plus Core was most comfortable for those over 230 pounds or so.

The Titan Plus Core is also a good option for back sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds, so long as they prefer firm mattresses. The hybrid design of this bed makes it well suited to back sleeping, as it provides a good blend of rigid support and moderate conforming. This combination helps to keep the spine aligned, while also providing just enough conforming to feel comfortable.

Stomach Sleepers

Overall, the Titan Plus Core is a good fit for most stomach sleepers. The majority of people who sleep on their stomachs prefer a firm feel, which the Titan provides. The pocketed coils provide strong support that prevents the stomach from sinking too far into the mattress, helping to keep the spine properly aligned.

The Titan Plus Core performs best for heavier people, but our testers noted that most stomach sleepers found this mattress to be comfortable. Stomach sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds will probably find that the Titan Plus Core feels a bit too firm, but some may enjoy it.

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