Bear Elite Hybrid (Soft) review

Bear Elite Hybrid in Soft suits people who want a cushioned surface without losing back support. Bear rates its Soft option 5 out of 10 and lists it as best for lighter side sleepers, so it is a step firmer than WinkBed Softer or Helix Sunset Luxe. The 14-inch queen layers a quilted Celliant cover, quilt foam, copper-infused memory foam, responsive comfort foam and transition foam over 8-inch zoned Ascension coils with five support zones and reinforced edges. Bear says the American Chiropractic Association endorses the bed. Hot sleepers can add a CoolForce Layer for $186. A queen was $1,670.50 on November 11, 2026, down from $2,570, and the sale included a free bundle with 2 pillows and a mattress protector. Bear offers a 365-night trial and a limited lifetime warranty, with shipping in 5 to 8 business days. Pick it if you want soft comfort foam with zoned support, not a classic pillow top.

Who it is for

lighter side sleepers who also want back support

Price

$1,670.50 for a queen on sale when checked, down from $2,570.

Pay Now $ 1,670.50 USD $ 2,570.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Soft feel rated 5/10 by Bear and listed as best for lighter side sleepers
• Quilt foam over copper-infused memory foam
• 8-inch zoned Ascension coils with five support zones and reinforced edges
• Optional CoolForce Layer upgrade for $186
• 365-night trial, limited lifetime warranty, free sleep bundle with 2 pillows and a protector

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Five-zone coils add lumbar support under a soft top
• Strength: Endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association, per Bear
• Strength: Free accessories bundle during the sale
• Weakness: No pillow top, the softness comes from quilt foam and memory foam
• Weakness: Soft is 5/10, firmer than the softest picks here
• Weakness: Ships within 5 to 8 business days

Key facts

• Queen price: $1,670.50 on sale, $2,570 list
• Height: 14 in, 80 lb queen
• Feel: Soft 5/10
• Trial and warranty: 365 nights, limited lifetime

Where it ranks

Bear Elite Hybrid (Soft) is No. 5 in our Best Plush and Pillow Top Mattresses verdict.