Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress review: expert-tested 

Written by Natalie Grigson, Fortune Recommends Writer

How we test

For this review, our certified sleep science coaches tested this mattress, along with hundreds of others. They tested and rated it in several categories, including materials, firmness, support, cooling ability, and more, to get a clear, unbiased overview of the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. 

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Trusted experts

This review was written with the input of Dr. Andrew Spector, a sleep medicine specialist at Duke University, and edited by Krista Manning, an experienced medical copy editor and fact-checker. 

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When buying a mattress online—especially when it ships to you in a box— it can feel like a gamble. After all, how can you tell if it’s comfortable and high-quality without lying on it yourself? 

Luckily, our sleep experts have done that, so you don’t have to. They’ve tested hundreds of the best mattresses in the categories of firmness, support, motion isolation, pressure relief, cooling, and much more to find the very best in beds. 

This detailed review will cover every aspect of one bed-in-a-box mattress, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. Spoiler alert: This is one quality bed. 

Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid overview

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is a hybrid mattress made from innerspring coils and memory foam for pressure relief. This bed includes five layers: 

• The bottom layer is made of sturdy foam, creating the base and structure of the bed. 
• On top of that is the thickest part of the mattress, made up of 760 encased coils to provide contouring, motion isolation, and excellent edge support. 
• Then, a one-inch layer of Variflex^™ Transition Foam. This layer is only included in the Soft and Medium models, not the Firm. 
• Above this is a 1.5-inch layer of comfort foam for some pressure relief. 
• Finally, on top is a moisture-wicking quilted top layer, which helps dissipate body heat and adds comfort.

Our mattress testers tried out the Medium model, which includes the Variflex^™ Transition Foam layer. Even with this additional foam later, the testers still described it as “a true medium-firm,” noting it “doesn’t feel too plush.” 

This medium firmness and “small amount of body sinkage” are precisely why our testers recommend the Medium model for back and stomach sleepers. This level of firmness may help mitigate lower back pain for some sleepers, and managing pain is vital for sleep quality. Sleep quality and back pain have a bidirectional relationship; the more pain you have, the less sleep you’ll likely get, and the less sleep you get, the more pain you’ll have. (1, 2)

“I see people in the clinic who think they have insomnia, but when we drill down, it turns out they don’t sleep well because of pain,” notes Dr. Andrew Spector, a sleep medicine specialist. (2) A bed that isn’t too soft or firm may help stop this cycle in its tracks. (3)

Side sleepers, however, need more cushion for their shoulders and hips. (4) Our reviewers felt the Medium model was “not plush enough for the joints.” One tester added, “I felt comfortable, but it did feel hard on my shoulders and hips, so I definitely wouldn’t recommend it for people with more sensitive joints.” They advise side sleepers and lightweight sleepers to opt for the Soft model. 

Another thing to consider when looking at mattresses is their cooling ability. Not only does keeping cool at night feel good, but research shows that a cooler core temperature will help you sleep better and can even further help with back pain (5). This is similar to why it’s harder to sleep when it’s hot outside. 

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid does a great job keeping you cool, and our reviewers gave it a 4.5 out of 5 in this category. They did mention that if you sleep especially hot, you might want to add the cooling pillow top for an additional $400, or consider the Aurora Luxe Cooling, which is intended to be a cooling mattress. Learn more about this mattress in our Aurora Luxe mattress review. 

While this bed feels bouncy and is great for changing positions throughout the night, the bounce also means it doesn’t have the best motion isolation. The warranty and trial period could also be improved, at 10 years and 120 nights, respectively. These are shorter than some competitors, which offer lifetime warranties or year-long trials. 

Considering its high-quality materials (which our testers noticed in its excellent edge support), free shipping, and easy ability to customize this bed with multiple firmness options and sizes, it is a good overall value at $1,332 for a queen, “especially if you can get it for under $1,000 with a coupon or discount,” says one tester. 

Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress pricing

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is an affordable mattress. Here’s the price breakdown per mattress size: 

• Twin – $665
• Twin XL – $832
• Full – $999
• Queen – $1,332
• King – $1,599
• Cal King – $1,599

According to Consumer Affairs, the average cost of a queen-sized hybrid mattress was $2,050 in 2023, so comparatively, $1,332 is a great value. (6)

Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress trial and warranty

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid has a trial period of 120 nights and a warranty of 10 years. 

The trial begins once your mattress is delivered. Brooklyn Bedding asks that you try your mattress out for at least 30 nights, and if you’re not satisfied with it, you can return it within the 120-night trial window. Start this process by emailing support@brooklynbedding.com with the subject “Return Request.” There will be a $99 return fee for all mattresses. (7)

The 10-year warranty covers (8): 

• Defects or deterioration in the cell structure of the foam.
• Defects resulting in splitting or cracking of the material despite normal usage and proper handling.
• Comfort impressions greater than 1.5” (one and a half inches).
• Sagging, if your mattress has been continuously supported by a foundation that provides minimal to no flex and features ample center support. This includes most platform, slat, box spring foundations, and adjustable bases.

And does not cover: 

• Normal increase of softness after a reasonable break-in period.
• Normal decrease of recovery after a reasonable break-in period.
• Mattress fabric due to normal wear and tear.
• Any stains. In fact, stains will void your warranty.
• Bed height.
• Sheet fit.
• Comfort impressions less than the minimum impressions described in “Warranty Coverage” above.
• Mattress damage due to an improper foundation or support.
• A mattress compressed for an extended period of time (60 days or longer).
• Mattress handles. 
• Loose threads.

What customers are saying

We only look at third-party sites to get unbiased reviews. In this case, we’re including some reviews from Amazon for the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. 

Overall, customers rate it positively, with a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, with 145 reviews. 

Verified Purchaser Dan writes, “Wow, this is a nice mattress. I got the medium firmness, and it’s perfect for me at 5’8″ and 150 lbs. Nice and soft but still supportive. I’ve only slept a few nights on it, but it’s a huge improvement over the old boxspring I had. No more pain in my back, neck, and shoulders when waking up.” He adds that the edge support doesn’t work very well for him but seems “well worth the money for the improved comfort” so far. 

Another Verified Purchaser, Christine Lisi, says, “Even though this is a bed-in-a-box item, it is very thick in depth, like a store mattress. I got a soft one, and it cradles my body. It’s the best mattress ever. The edges are very firm, so you can sit on the edge of the bed and not slide or roll off. There are no drawbacks; it is just heavy when lifting it onto the bed frame and removing the wrapping. A two-person job.”

Those who rated the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid poorly seemed to dislike its lack of support, and opinions vary widely on how it performs for pressure relief. 

Several reviewers on Amazon mention difficulties with the warranty and sleep trial, citing that Brooklyn Bedding won’t honor either for mattresses purchased through a third-party site. This issue with the warranty and trial is worth keeping in mind if you aren’t entirely sold on this mattress and want to test it before committing. 

Specs

Our Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid experience

Overall, our experience testing the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid was positive. The mattress scored high in multiple categories, including overall support, edge support, overall value, and cooling, where we rated it a 4.5 out of 5. It scored a 5 out of 5 for its bounce and responsiveness. We awarded it a 4 for its quality of materials and trial. The only category where we rated it below a 4 was motion isolation with a 3.5 because there was some definite detectable movement from one side of the bed to the other, so it’s not ideal for sensitive sleepers sharing the bed. 

The amount of bounce in this mattress makes it a great option for combination sleepers who change positions through the night. We found the Medium model was most comfortable for back and stomach sleepers, whereas side sleepers would probably do better with the Soft model. Likewise, average to heavyweight sleepers should feel comfortable on the Medium model, and lightweight sleepers will do better with the Soft. Heavier and larger sleepers may fare better on a Brooklyn Bedding Titan mattress; read our full Titan mattress review to learn more. 

With a price tag of $1,332 for a queen and frequent online sales, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid offers a great overall value.

We’ve featured the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid in:

• Best mattresses for heavy people
• Best soft mattresses
• Best affordable mattresses
• Best mattresses for seniors
• Best mattresses under $2,000
• Best mattresses for neck pain
• Best California king mattresses

How we test mattresses

The Fortune Recommends team comprises certified sleep coaches, industry experts, and real-world consumers. To thoroughly review the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, our team tested and ranked it from one to five in each category: support, edge support, motion isolation, bounce, pressure relief, materials used, company policies, overall value, and cooling abilities. 

Read our full mattress testing methodology for more information.

Compare the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid

	Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid	Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe	Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite	Brooklyn Bedding Titan Plus
Rating	4.3/5	4.8/5	4.8/5	4.7/5
Best for	Value shoppers	Hot sleepers	Luxury shoppers	Plus size sleepers
Price	$1,332	$2,265	$2,399	$1,249
Material	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Trial Period	120 nights	120 nights	120 nights	120 nights
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