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Bear Elite Hybrid review
A 14-inch, 8-layer hybrid with copper-infused memory foam, 8-inch zoned coils and a Celliant cover.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 9.1
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.7
- Value (35%)
- 8.4
Bear Elite Hybrid is the most support-focused bed here for people who wake with a sore lower back. Bear lists a 14-inch, 8-layer build with quilt foam and copper-infused memory foam on top of 8-inch zoned coils, which it says give enhanced lumbar support and reinforced edges, all sitting on a high-density base foam. Every Elite Hybrid gets Bear's Celliant cover, and hot sleepers can add a CoolForce layer beneath it for an extra charge. It comes in soft, medium and firm. A queen cost $1,670.50 on the Bear US store when we checked, down from $2,570, and the sale added a free bundle of two pillows and a mattress protector. The terms are generous too: a 365-night trial, a limited lifetime warranty and free shipping. The catch is price. It costs about $470 more than Nectar Premier Hybrid, and the cooling upgrade pushes it higher, so it makes most sense if zoned support is your priority.
Who it is for
Back pain sufferers and athletes who want zoned lumbar support and a choice of firmness.
Price
Queen $1,670.50 on sale when checked, with free pillows and a protector; regular price $2,570.
Pay Now $ 1,670.50 USD $ 2,570.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.
Key features
- 14 inches tall with 8 layers
- Quilt foam and copper-infused memory foam comfort layers
- 8-inch five-zone coils with enhanced lumbar support and reinforced edges
- Celliant infrared cover, optional CoolForce layer
- Soft, medium or firm; 365-night trial and limited lifetime warranty
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Five-zone coils target the lower back
- Strength: Three firmness levels
- Strength: Queen sale included 2 pillows and a protector when checked
- Weakness: CoolForce cooling layer costs extra
- Weakness: Higher price than Nectar or DreamCloud
- Weakness: Bear says it ships in 5 to 8 business days
Key facts
- Queen price: $1,670.50 on sale, $2,570 regular
- Height: 14 in
- Feels: Soft, medium, firm
- Trial: 365 nights
Where it ranks
Bear Elite Hybrid is No. 3 in our Best Hybrid Mattresses verdict.
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