Beautyrest Black Hybrid Mattress Review

Product Description

Simmons Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress is a high-quality mattress collection from the Simmons bedding company. It combines foam and metal coils to offer the utmost luxury and comfort. The collection comprises four mattress categories: Series One, Series Two, Series Three, and Series Four. Each Series has different firmness options, including Firm, Medium, Plush, and the newly introduced Apex Top.  The Apex Top includes three premium additional memory foam layers for enhanced pressure relief and edge support.

The primary distinction between the Beautyrest Black Hybrid® 2024 Edition and the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid 2022 mattress lies in their composition. The newly designed Beautyrest Black Hybrid® 2024 Mattress incorporates an additional three inches of high-density memory foam (FORM™ HD Material) in its Apex Top design, which offers deep contouring of the body curves and unmatched pressure relief.  Beautyrest Black® Hybrid 2022 combines gel-infused memory foam, high-density memory foam, and ultra-high-density memory foam. This blend increases contouring, improves pressure relief, and provides robust edge support in the hybrid model.

In this mattress review, we will explore in detail the different aspects of the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress, including its construction, firmness variations, comfort levels, pressure alleviation properties, temperature control features, and how it accommodates the preferences of different sleeping positions. Read the Simmons Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress review and decide whether it meets your requirements or not.

Q1. What Is Unique About The Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress? Does It Provide Superior Cooling, Comfort, Back Support, And Pressure Relief?

The Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress line offers a range of luxurious options to provide a comfortable and supportive sleep experience. Let us explore each of the four Classes to discover what makes this Beautyrest model unique.

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series One: This is the introductory model in the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid lineup. It features the latest cooling technology, advanced support systems, and high-quality materials for comfort.

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Two: Series Two has all the features of Series One, plus more pressure-relieving foams (FORM™ HD Material) for added comfort and better cooling (Micro Diamond™ Memory Foam).

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Three: The Series Three is an upgrade over the Series One and Series Two, offering more support and pressure relief. It incorporates Self-Response™ Latex for added pressure relief and 2K Micro Coils for enhanced support.

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Four: The Series Four is the most luxurious mattress in the catalog. It has all the features of Series One, Two, and Three with an additional 4K supportive micro coil system offering the best pressure relief and customized back support.

Cooling:

In the comfort layers of the Simmons Black®Beautyrest Hybrid, you will find a combination of gel-infused memory foam, micro diamond particle-induced foam, high-density foam, and cool-to-the-touch sleep surface promoting better sleep. All the elements work together to offer the best in cooling comfort and support, ensuring a restful sleep. Moreover, Series Three and Four incorporate extra pressure-relieving materials made of latex that contours to the unique body curves improving the overall sleeping experience.

Comfort & Pressure Relief:

One of the unique characteristics of the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress is its exceptional pressure relief capability. High-density memory foam layers, in combination with FORM™ HD Material and Self-Response™ Latex (in Series Three and Four), effectively cushion key pressure areas such as the hips and shoulders, thus relieving the stress from these areas. The HD Foam prevents excessive sinking of the lower back region, thereby supporting and maintaining proper spinal alignment during sleep.

Back Support:

Each Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress includes a Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® support system, where three springs are intertwined in triple strands and encased in a cloth fabric for additional support and pressure relief. This sophisticated coil system absorbs energy, thus effectively reducing motion transfer.

Notably, in the Series Three model, you will also find 2K micro coils besides the triple-stranded coils, which provide customized support from head to toe. In the Series Four model, the support system is even more advanced including 4K coils offering enhanced conformability and premium support.

Q2. How Firm are Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattresses?

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress catalog has a range of mattresses, as categorized above. Each features various firmness options, such as Firm, Medium, and Plush, and the new Apex Top feel. This diverse firmness selection accommodates the preferences of all types of sleepers, allowing them to select the best possible option for their needs.

Q3. How Thick Is Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress?

The height of Beautyrest Hybrid mattresses ranges from 12.5 to 13 inches, depending on your choice of mode.

Series One measures 12.5 to 13 inches high, Series Two stands at 13.5 to 14.5 inches, Series Three varies in height from 14.5 to 15 inches, and Series Four is the tallest with a height of 16 inches.

Q4. Is Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress Safe?

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattresses are manufactured without harsh materials and chemicals. They are made from CertiPUR-US® certified foams, which are made from environmentally friendly compounds and do not use ozone depleters, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, or heavy metals.

Q5. What Sizes Are Available For Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattresses?

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattresses come in five different sizes, viz. Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and Cal King.

Q6. Briefly Discuss Beautyrest Black® Hybrid’s Policy On Shipping, Delivery, Risk-Free Trial, And Warranty?

Shipping: All items purchased through Beautyrest.com are available with free shipping. However, Beautyrest does not ship to Alaska or Hawaii.

Delivery: When you buy a Beautyrest mattress from Beautyrest’s website, you will receive complimentary White Glove Delivery, which covers the setup of your new mattress and the removal of any old mattress, if applicable. Although mattresses are shipped at no cost through FedEx Ground or UPS, the White Glove Delivery service is not offered in this shipping option.

Risk-Free Trial: Each Beautyrest Black® Hybrid mattress has a 100-night in-home trial. If you are unhappy with your purchase during this period, you can initiate a return and receive a full refund.

Warranty: Beautyrest offers a 10-year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects, such as extreme compression, sagging, and stitching. The warranty applies only to the original purchasers of the Beautyrest Mattress from Beautyrest stores, online, or from an authorized retailer. The Limited Warranty is not transferable to any subsequent owners of the Beautyrest Mattress.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Sleepers have options across a wide range, including a long list of models in the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress catalog. The beds are recommended for those who

• Seek a blend of comfort, support, and luxury.
• Suffer from aches and pains in the critical pressure points and are looking for exceptional pressure relief.
• Are hot sleepers.
• Share their beds with partners thus undisturbed sleep due to motion transfer is a priority.
• Want pillow top options.
• Want a durable and long-lasting mattress

Cons:

The Black® Hybrid Mattress collection is not recommended for those who

• Are on a tight budget
• Cannot decide which is their preferred firmness from the list of options available.

Firmness

Like Beautyrest Black® Hybrid 2022 Edition, the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid 2024 range has various mattress options, each with a distinct feel. Within each Series, you can select from Firm, Medium, or Plush and Apex Top firmness, ensuring a variety of choices for diverse customer needs.

Series One: Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series One Mattress has three different feels: Firm, Medium, and Plush.

• Firm: The Firm option is suitable for back & stomach sleepers who need more support in the heavier body parts
• Medium: The Medium model is suitable for sleeping in all positions as it offers medium support and good comfort.
• Plush: Plush is a good choice for side sleepers, who like contouring support and ample pressure relief.

Series Two: Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Two Mattress gives a choice between Firm, Plush, and Medium Apex Top making it the most versatile option in the Hybrid catalog.

• Firm: The Firm feel is a great choice for back and stomach sleepers, offering them deep contouring and strong support under the hips and shoulders.
• Plush: The Plush feel is suitable for side sleepers who like a deep cushion, support, and adequate pressure relief.
• Medium Apex Top: For sleepers who prefer medium support, deep contouring, and pressure relief across the edges, the Medium Apex Top is a suitable choice.

Series Three: Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Three Mattress has similar firmness options to Series One with Firm, Medium, and Plush feels.

• Firm: The Firm caters to the needs of back and stomach sleepers, who like a responsive mattress with a balanced supportive feel.
• Medium: The Medium variant is the most preferred option in the Series Three line-up. It offers customized support and excellent motion isolation from the Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coils and 2K micro coils enabling undisturbed sleep.
• Plush: The foam upgrades in the Plush firmness make it a mattress that offers a deep conforming feel and enhanced pressure relief, thus making it a choice for side sleepers.

Series Four: Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Four Mattress is the most luxurious offering with only Apex Top feels. You have a choice between Firm and Plush Apex Top.

• Firm Apex Top: Apex Top design comprises three inches of additional pressure-relieving foams that offer edge-to-edge support. The mattress firm confirming support makes it a choice of back and stomach sleepers.
• Plush Apex Top: Plush Apex Top is designed for side sleepers, offering them the best pressure relief and cushioning comfort.

Material & Construction

Q1. What are the unique technology, design, and materials used in the construction of the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress?

As outlined earlier, the Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress offers a diverse selection of mattress choices. Its construction comprises premium components such as gel-infused memory foam, high-density polyfoam, diamond-infused foams, latex, and pocketed coils. In the upgraded Series, the presence of micro coils aids in additional support and comfort.

Each Series has the same cover but different materials in the comfort layers. The cover in each Black® Hybrid Mattress is made up of a material (Sleep Climate™ Surface) that feels cool on touching, promoting a cool sleeping surface, which is beneficial if you are a hot sleeper.

Below is a detailed description of the construction of each Series of Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress.

Construction of Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series One Mattress

• The comfort layers consist of Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam layer beneath a ContourFit® Design surface which contours the body curves to offer superior pressure relief under the hips and shoulders, relieving all the stress so you can sleep relaxed all night and wake up refreshed.
• Layer 3: The support system includes Triple-Stranded (T3) Pocketed Coil® Technology, which provides precise support to the body areas that need the most. Simultaneously, it absorbs any motion transfer caused by changing positions on the mattress. The coil system also evenly distributes your body weight across the bed and adapts to your sleeping posture, promoting spinal alignment for optimal body support.

Construction of Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Two Mattress

• Beautyrest Black® Series Two model includes everything from the Series One in addition to the advanced cooling system and enhanced pressure-relieving foams.
• Micro Diamond™ Memory Foam layer in addition to the cool-to-the-touch sleeping surface helps in achieving advanced cooling thus promoting better sleep. Diamond infusion helps in drawing away heat from the body thus maintaining an optimal sleep temperature.
• The comfort layers comprise FORM™ HD Material and ContourFit® Design. They work together to deeply contour your body curves thus relieving the pressure of the sensitive areas.
• The support system consists of Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® that absorbs energy besides offering targeted support in the heavier parts like the shoulders, lumbar region, and legs.

Construction of Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series Three Mattress

• The Series Three model is an upgrade over the Series One & Two, offering more comfort and enhanced pressure-relieving benefits, support, and cooling.
• Sleep Climate™ Surface and Micro Diamond™ Memory Foam form the top layer of the Series Three mattress. The layers offer an instant cooling sensation thus helping in deep sleep.
• The comfort layer features ContourFit® Design, FORM™ HD Material, and Self-Response™ Latex. The combination contours every unique body curve to relieve pressure from these curves. Latex being responsive prevents tossing and turning ensuring greater comfort and consistent sleep.
• Similar to Series One & Two models, the Series Three model also features patented T3 individually wrapped coils that provide extraordinary support when lying down. These coils effectively absorb motion during position changes or while getting in and out of bed, resulting in a night of undisturbed sleep.
• The Medium firm feel of this model incorporates an additional 2K Micro Coils that conform to the body and help to keep it uplifted thus maintaining proper spinal alignment.

 Construction of Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Exceptional Series Four Mattress

• Series Four Mattress incorporates all the attributes of the other models and additional coils at the base for premium support.
• The uppermost layer just beneath the mattress cover, includes diamond-infused foam (Micro Diamond™ Memory Foam) that regulates temperature by dispersing heat from the body, ensuring a cool and sweat-free night.
• The comfort layer features ContourFit® Design, FORM™ HD Material and Self-Response™ Latex for advanced pressure relief and responsiveness.
• What sets this model apart is the inclusion of 4K Micro Coils at the mattress’s base, in addition to patented T3 Pocketed Coils, which significantly enhances back support and longevity. These exclusive 4K coils are engineered to provide individualized back support and a robust mattress.

Rating

Repositioning

Q1. How Would You Rate Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress From A Repositioning & Responsiveness Perspective?

Repositioning

The Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress integrates high-density memory foam in its multiple layers, helping you quickly shift positions on the bed. This invokes enhanced support, stability, and adequate motion isolation for greater comfort.

Among the various models, the Series Four is the best in repositioning. The use of FORM™ HD Material Self-Response™ Latex and 4K micro coils contribute to its repositioning attribute, thus helping in quicker and smoother position changes on the mattress compared to the other variants.

Responsiveness

The design of Black® Hybrid Mattress models features multiple foam layers and pocketed coils, making them highly responsive. These materials promote rapid regaining of the mattress’s original shape, decreasing your feeling of being trapped in the bed. Moreover, very high-density memory foam (FORM™ HD Material) in the comfort layers of the Series Two, Three, and Four significantly boost these mattresses’ responsiveness and overall quality. Self-Response™ Latex in Series Three and Four further enhances the responsiveness of these models.

Comfort, Back Support, Pressure Relief

Q2. How Would You Rate Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress For Providing Comfort And Pressure Relief To Sleepers?

Comfort

The Simmons Beautyrest Hybrid mattress’s construction provides a comfortable sleeping experience that caters to the needs of all types of sleepers. The foam layers gently conform to your body’s contours, minimizing pressure points and discomfort associated with aches and pains.

Series One includes Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam which contours to the body’s unique curves to relieve stress thus supporting the body in all sleeping positions.

Series Two incorporates FORM™ HD Material which comprises three additional layers of foam that deeply conform to the body curves to ensure comfort.

ContourFit® Design, FORM™ HD Material, and Self-Response™ Latex in the Series Three and Four models work together to offer the best in comfort by deeply contouring the body and relieving stress from every curve.

Pressure Relief

Beautyrest Hybrid is exceptional in providing pressure relief. The memory foam layers effectively conform to your natural body curves, improving comfort, thereby relieving critical pressure points and supporting proper spinal alignment as you sleep. The zoned pocketed coils (T3) at the mattress’s base extend support to much-needed body areas. These coils adapt to the body’s natural curves, helping maintain spinal alignment and ensuring a pain-free morning awakening.

In the Beautyrest Black Series One Hybrid, the Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam supplements the support, enhancing pressure relief. In Series Two, Three, and Four high-density memory foam (FORM™ HD Material) results in more pressure relief than in Series One. These models incorporate thrice the amount of memory foam, significantly increasing pressure relief. Moreover, the inclusion of  2000 & 4000 micro coils at the base of Series Three and Four enhances conformability, pressure relief, and individualized back support, catering to each unique body shape.

Cooling & Temperature Control

Q3. How Would You Rate The Cooling And Overall Temperature Control Characteristics Of Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress?

Hybrid mattresses outperform all-foam models when it comes to temperature regulation. Sleep Climate™ Surface an improved cooling technology increases the cooling capabilities of the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress compared to traditional hybrid mattresses. This helps you fall asleep faster and keeps you comfortable all night. Although the high-density memory foam may retain some heat, the base coils promote superior airflow, resulting in a cooler sleeping environment.

Series Two, Three, and Four have an additional diamond-infused foam layer (Micro Diamond™ Memory Foam) on the top, which disperses body heat to maintain an optimal sleeping temperature.

The Series Three and Four models with 2K & 4K micro coils at the base enhance mattress stability and promote air circulation throughout the mattress, ensuring a cooler and more comfortable sleep experience.

Motion Isolation and Sharing a Bed

Q4. Does Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattresses Provide Reasonable Motion Isolation When Sharing A Bed With Others?

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid is exceptional at isolating motion, making it a good choice for couples sleeping together.

Pocketed coils interwind into triple strands, and are capable of independent movement, thereby effectively minimizing motion transfer and addressing a common problem faced while sleeping on traditional hybrid mattresses.

An Additional three inches of high-density memory foam (FORM™ HD Material) in Series Two, Three, and Four further improves this motion isolation, substantially reducing disturbances if created while tossing and turning on the bed. Notably, the models absorb all motions, making these upgrades better than Series One model.

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Edge Support

Q5. How would you rate the edge support of Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattresses?

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress collection boasts superior edge support. Sturdy borders prevent sinking or sagging of the mattress, facilitating ease of movement and comfort of getting in and out of bed. A pocketed coil layer with reinforced perimeters ensures that sleeping or sitting near the edges is safer and more secure.

The upgraded Series Three and Series Four feature ultra-high-density memory foam and micro coils in huge numbers (2K & 4K), further increasing the mattress’s sturdiness and edge support, thus enhancing the overall sleeping experience.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

The Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress collection, with a comprehensive list of mattresses, is designed to suit sleepers of all types. Below is a breakdown of which model will be ideal for each sleeping position.

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress For Side Sleepers:

Black® Hybrid is a good option for most side sleepers. The memory foam layers and pocketed coils work together so that the shoulders and hips can sink comfortably into the mattress, thus offering a gentle contour for ideal pressure relief and comfort. Moreover, this combination maintains proper spinal alignment for a restful sleep experience. It’s worth noting that side sleepers weighing less than 230 pounds will find the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Plush option across all Series suitable for them.

The ContourFit® design in each series is engineered to actively contour the pressure points. Since side sleepers put a lot of pressure under the arms and neck, this design is beneficial in preventing aches and pains from developing.

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress For Back Sleepers:

Back sleepers generally favor mattresses with Medium and Medium-Firm levels. The multi-layer foam construction of the Beautyrest Hybrid models, along with the support of Triple-Stranded Coils makes the mattresses robust and supportive that meet the needs of back sleepers.

In Series One collection back sleepers can opt for Firm and Medium feels. Both these options offer firm support and adequate pressure relief. Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam and Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® Technology offer back sleepers contouring and comfort for a night of restful sleep.

The other series including Series Two, Three, and Four includes FORM™ HD Material for deep contouring and pressure relief. An additional layer of Self Response Latex in Series Three, and Four further aids body conforming, and extra micro coils in these models help to keep the body uplifted. This keeps the spine aligned with the rest of the body, ensuring a deep sleep. The support from 2K and 4K micro coils makes these models more suited to heavy sleepers than the rest.

Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress For Stomach Sleepers:

Stomach sleepers prefer firmer beds as they put most of their body weight on the hips and abdomen. This averts pressure build-up in the lower back.

Stomach sleepers will find the Medium and Firm options of the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Series One and Series Three suitable for better sleep.

Firm and Medium apex Top in Series Three will offer stomach sleepers adequate support in the lower back thus preventing sinking into the bed.

In Series Four, the Medium and Firm Apex Top models are better suited for stomach sleepers. The support from 4K micro coils keeps the body uplifted and maintains the spinal alignment, needed for maintaining the best posture.

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Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress For Combination Sleepers:

Combination sleepers change positions frequently while sleeping, thus they need a mattress that responds to these changes. Beautyrest Black® Hybrid, with its diverse range of firmness and comfort options, gives combination sleepers a wide array to select their preferred bed.

Self-Response™️ Latex in the comfort layers of Series Three and Four, swiftly adjusts to the changing positions, making it a choice for combination sleepers. The additional memory foam layers optimize every movement while ensuring conforming back support. Across all Classes, the pocketed coils support the body in different sleeping positions.

In essence, the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid Mattress collection is designed so that there’s a suitable bed for everyone, including combination sleepers.

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