Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress Review

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress is a foam and coils mattress which combines pressure relieving contouring with strong supportive bounce enabling it to cope with heavier sleepers. The mattress also performs well in other parameters, like ease of movement and temperature regulation. It applies advanced technology meant to promote muscle recovery, which makes it a good choice for athletes and people who strain their body on a daily basis.

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Pros & Cons

Mattress Construction

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress is 10'' thick. It consists of a cover fabric, two foam layers and a system of steel coils. This architecture is designed to optimize support without sacrificing comfort. It gives the mattress a firmness level of medium-firm.

Cover: Breathable quilted polyester fabric blended with Celliant textile. Celliant is the key element in Bear's Sleep Recovery Technology^TM which facilitates muscle recovery.

Comfort Layer: Body-conforming gel infused memory foam. The gel assists in dissipating excess heat.

Transition Layer: Medium density poly foam which enables pressure relieving contouring while curbing excess sinkage.

Support Layer: 6'' Individually encased steel coils further reducing sinkage by providing bounce and strong lift.

Feel

The Bear Pro Hybrid's breathable polyester-based cover wicks away warm air and moisture from the body keeping the surface of the mattress cool and dry. Sleepers will also enjoy a rejuvenating night's sleep thanks to the benefits of the Celliant textile. This textile contains quartz, silicon oxide, titanium dioxide and other similar thermo-reactive minerals capable of absorbing and converting heat into infrared rays, which are reflected back at the body stimulating blood circulation, soothing the muscles and enhancing their recovery, relieving pain and helping the body fight fatigue.

The soft memory foam comfort layer below the cover gives a pleasant and cozy sinking sensation. The medium density poly foam in the transition layer also contours the body, but being more responsive, it prevents sleepers from being swallowed by the mattress. The coils in the support layer elevate the body and reduce excess sinkage keeping sleepers stable in bed.

Pressure Relief

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress' medium-firm firmness level makes it too stiff for lightweight side sleepers. Insufficient contouring will make them suffer from pressure in their hips and shoulder leading to discomfort and pain.

In contrast, side sleepers weighing more than 150 pounds, including the heavier ones whose weight exceeds 250 pounds, will like the Pro Hybrid. The malleable memory foam in its comfort layer will wrap their entire body enhancing comfort. The more responsive poly foam in the transition layer below will distribute their body weight evenly across the mattress averting pressure in their sensitive hips and shoulders. The coils will provide extra support, especially for the plus-size sleepers making sure their spine remains in its natural alignment.

The Pro Hybrid mattress is a great fit for back sleepers of all weights. The memory foam in the comfort layer will mold to the shape of their body preventing pressure from forming in their lumbar and thoracic back. The medium density poly foam below will curb the sinkage caused by the memory foam enabling these sleepers to maintain a healthy position throughout the night. The coils will enhance support keeping the ones with the more massive body 'on' the mattress instead on 'in' it.

Lightweight stomach sleepers won't feel comfortable lying on the Pro Hybrid. Its medium-firmness level means lack of cushioning in their abdomen which will result in excess pressure in this area. They should opt for a medium firmness mattress offering a better balance of contouring and support.

Their average weight counterparts will find the Pro Hyrbid much for suitable for their comfort needs. The memory foam in the comfort layer will alleviate pressure below their rib cage. The harder poly foam in the transition layer and the coils in the support layer will elevate their waists and hips preventing excessive curvature of their spine.

Most XL stomach sleepers will get along fine with the Hybrid Pro. However, some of them, specifically those weighing more than 300 pounds, may require a more supportive mattress so as to make sure they won't sag too deeply into the bed at night. They should seek a firmer mattress designed for plus-size people.

Motion Isolation

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress' ability to isolate motion isn't one of the best in the mattress industry but it's not particularly bad. The conforming memory foam absorbs much of the energy generated by sleepers' movement and trap it on their side of the bed. The coils are individually encased, so they transfer less motion compared to traditional innerspring systems.

On the other hand, the coils do vibrate when they're compressed and the more responsive poly foam in the transition layer doesn't isolate the motion they transfer well enough and, so, some of it reaches the surface of the mattress. To make a long story short, most sleepers will enjoy quiet and peaceful nights lying on the Pro Hybrid. The situation may change for the worse if their partner tends to sleep restlessly.

Repositioning

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress' upper comfort layer causes sinking, but it's not severe enough to trap sleepers in bed and hinder their ability to move on the surface of the mattress especially when under it there is a transition layer of responsive poly foam as well as a 6'' coil system, which delivers supportive bounce and keeps sinkage at bay. Practically speaking, sleepers, including the heavier ones, won't encounter any difficulty adjusting their positions during the night.

Edge Support

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress' edges are highly stable. The medium density poly foam in the transition layer curbs sinkage and strengthens the mattress' exterior. More importantly, the coils, which have lower gauge around the perimeter, make sure the edges won't collapse when sleepers lie away from the center. The bottom line is that the Pro Hybrid's stable edges enable larger sleep surface.

Heat Retention

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress scores high when it comes to temperature regulation. It can even compete with latex mattresses, which are innately cooler. Its breathable cover provides excellent sweat-wicking keeping sleepers' body dry. The Celliant textile converts excess thermal energy into infrared rays reducing heat retention. The gel in the memory foam in the comfort layer disperses body heat evenly across the mattress preventing the accumulation of hot spots. The coils facilitate air circulation aiding in the cooling process. In sum, the Pro Hybrid is a good fit for people who tend to sleep hot or who live in hot and humid regions.

Frame & Foundation

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress works well with almost all types of platform beds, including adjustable bases, sold on on the market on condition that they're sufficiently supportive to carry its weight. Any platform you'll buy must have a firm and non-flexible surface as well as ample center support. In this regard, you should refrain from using a traditional box spring because it doesn't provide an evenly distributed surface area for foam and foam and coils mattresses. Bear manufactures and sells its own platforms.

The Bear Frame is made of fiberglass-infused resins. It has a strong structure allowing it to carry a maximum of 2,500 pounds of evenly distributed weight. The frame can easily be assembled with no need for any particular technical skills. It's backed by a 10-year limited warranty and is shipped for free. Prices vary from $175 for a Twin mattress to $265 for a California King mattress.

The Bear Foundation is a slat bed built from solid wood with sides upholstered in gray fabric. Like the Bear Frame, it's easy to assemble. It's shipped at no additional cost. Buyers get a 1-year limited warranty. Minimum price stands at $300 for a Twin mattress. Maximum price is $500 for a California King mattress.

The Platform Bed is another slat bed crafted from of 100% pine wood, fastened by water-based glue and finished with formaldehyde-free stain. Assembling it doesn't require more than 10 minutes. The Bed's slats are no more than 3'' apart enabling it to to support up to 900 pounds.

Shipping is offered for free. The Bed comes with a 1-year limited warranty. It's designed for Queen, King and California King mattresses only. For a Queen mattress, you'll pay $795. For the latter two sizes, the prices rises to $995.

The Adjustable Flex Bed has silent drive motors making its operation smooth and quiet. It features head and foot tilt with independent adjustment for each side in case a split mattress is used, one touch flat preset, zero-G preset, 2 customizable presets and remote flashlight. The base can support up to 750 pounds.

The Adjustable Flex Bed is shipped for free and comes with a-10 year limited warranty. A base for for a Twin XL mattress (it's not designed for a Twin mattress) costs $2,250. For a Split King mattress, you'll pay $2,250.

Additional Details

Bear is a veteran online mattress company which has been operating on the American market for over 25 years. It offers a wide range of products including foam and hybrid mattresses, bed platforms and bedroom accessories. All these products are 100% American made. The company's headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jeresey.

Similar to all of Bears mattresses, the Pro Hybrid is CertiPUR-US certified guaranteeing the foam it's made of is free of substances which may risk human health or threaten the environment, for example ozone depleters, PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP (“Tris”) flame retardants, formaldehyde, phthalates and heavy metals.

Bear is also GREENGUARD-certified indicating its commitment to the reduction of volatile organic compound emissions to improve the quality of indoor air.

Shipping & Delivery

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress will be delivered to you vacuum sealed in plastic, rolled and compressed in a 42''x19''x42'' box in 2-7 business days. You may choose to set up the mattress by yourself or opt for white glove delivery. The latter service will cost you $100 for installing your new mattress. If you want your old mattress to be removed as well, you'll have to add $75.

The Pro Hybrid is shipped anywhere within the contiguous USA for free. Shipping to Hawaii and Alaska requires an additional fee of approximately $300. Bear doesn't ship its mattresses to Canada.

Returns & Warranty

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress comes with a 120-night trial and a break-in period of 30 nights. What it means is that you can return the mattress and expect to get a full refund only after you were sleeping on it for no less than 30 nights and no more than 120 nights. Returned mattresses are donated to charity.

The mattress is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The warranty is non-transferable, that is, it extends to the original buyer only. It covers impressions on the surface deeper than 1.5'' and manufacturing flaws leading to the degradation of the foam, including splits or cracks, even though the mattress has been handled properly.

The warranty doesn't cover normal wear and tear; an increase in softness due to normal usage; changing comfort preferences and mold, odors, and/or discoloration resulting from abnormal care, such as liquid spills, improper ventilation and exposure to excessive water or humidity; minor imperfections and slight cosmetic flaws; naturally occurring aromas; and accidental damage like tears, stains and burning marks. The warranty may be nullified in case the mattress is maltreated or placed on a foundation that is inappropriate or inadequately supportive.

The Bottom Line

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress is a highly performing mattress designed to expedite muscle recovery and rejuvenate the entire body. It'll appeal to average and heavyweight sleepers who are looking for the cradling sensation of memory foam and the bounce given by coils. The mattress enhances pressure relieving comfort without sacrificing stability, support and ease of movement. Much like other Bear's mattresses, it's offered at a reasonable price allowing buyers to upgrade their sleep experience without placing a heavy burden on their budget. 

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