Brooklyn Bedding - ThermoBalance Elite Firm

I was over 250 when I bought my mattress, now 220. A Brooklyn Bedding Plank Luxe, I am 6' wife is 5'4 135, we lover the firmer side. The mattress still looks like the day we got it over 3 years ago. We have had great luck with it. We have a Titan Plus Elite in the guestroom, a ThermoBalance Elite Firm in the other guest room and a GlacierSleep Apex in the other room. Coincidentally, all of the Brooklyn Beddings use their 13.5 gauge support coil system, although the Plank Luxe is 6" while the TitanPlus Eite and the ThermoBalance Elite Firm are 8", I really like the Helix Plus Elite too, it was a great feel and comfortable mattress.

Some brands really do make a noticeable difference. A firm Brooklyn Bedding, Glacier Sleep, Engineered Sleep, or DLX mattress can feel completely different from a firm Amazon, Nectar, DreamCloud, or other imported models, especially those that use lower-quality or lower-density foams. This is where a bit of research and education pays off. It’s not just about how a mattress feels during the first month; it’s about how it performs over time. Mattress build and construction, material quality, foam density, and overall design all influence long-term comfort and support. So, while trying mattresses in-store or taking advantage of trial periods is helpful, understanding what’s inside the mattress can save you from disappointment later. A mattress that maintains its firmness and support over years is worth a little extra attention upfront. Of course to address your question of balancing budget, firmness and comfort may depend on what you consider "budget." Once a budget range is established, age, height and weight along with sleep position, that is when you can move on to an educated way to select your mattress.

Brooklyn Bedding. I’ve had mine for a year with no regrets. I bought the firm with a cooling top. I was leaning towards the medium but based on other reviews I chose the firm. Fortunately it is not a hard, it does have good support and bounce. I sleep on my side and back and any hip or back pain I had disappeared. Im 5’10, 170. I rotate it every month or two.

Brooklyn bedding hybrid, I'm now a big fan of hybrid foam/spring mattresses for support and longevity (our previous memory foam mattress from Ikea now definitely has a person shaped hollow in it)

If you run hot, I’d check out Brooklyn Bedding or Plank before grabbing straight memory foam. BB hybrids move air way better so you’re not waking up sweaty. Plank helps too since you stay on top of the mattress instead of melting into it. Makes a big difference at like 3 AM when everything feels warm. I’d test a medium-firm hybrid at home and see if it keeps you dry.

For that budget Brooklyn Bedding or RV Mattress are better value than Nectar. Factory direct so you're not paying markup. Both have home trials. About the FB Marketplace ones, prob overstock but you're gambling w/ no warranty. Buying direct is safer.

I’d look at RV Mattress first since their stuff actually comes in those weird RV sizes and holds up better than the thin pads most rigs ship with. If you want something with more backbone, Brooklyn Bedding has some solid hybrids that last way longer for full time use. Just measure your frame and pick a height that won’t slam into your cabinets and you’re good.

I swear by my Brooklyn Bedding hybrid mattress. Heaviest at 290 it was perfect for me AND my husband who isn’t plus size. It was recommended to us by our friends and the guy is 6’2, 200 something with back problems and it is the best financial investment we have ever made.

I swear on my Brooklyn Bedding mattress. My friend is 6’2 larger male and got us on it and it’s the best mattress we’ve ever slept on. It’s a hybrid but sooooo nice.

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OK, I tried making a post about this but it kept getting deleted by filters. I'm shopping for a new mattress. I spent a week last month sleeping at my aunt and uncle's place where their guest bed is a Brooklyn Bedding Hybrid. I liked it pretty well, though it could have been, like, a notch softer. The problem is, they don't remember what firmness level they bought. I'm 5'9", \~230lbs and almost exclusively a side sleeper. I get pressure points in my hips/lower back and shoulders and can sometimes have problems with my bottom arm falling asleep. My question is, should I got with a medium from BB or go with the firm and get a topper if that's too firm? Is the topper you can bundle in with the mattress worth the \~$200 upcharge?

Maybe check out Brooklyn Bedding since their hybrids hold weight really well without that sinking feel. A lot of heavier sleepers say the extra coils make it easier to move around, which sounds perfect for late-pregnancy discomfort. You might wanna look at Leesa too if you want something a bit more balanced and comfy without being mushy. Their mids feel steady enough for support but still easy on the hips. A topper usually won’t fix deep sinking once the mattress is already giving up, so a fresh setup might be way kinder on your back right now.

If you’re trying to keep things comfy for EDS go check out Brooklyn Bedding or could also try Bear. They make hybrids that feel softer on top but still keep the body lined up so you’re not sinking weird. Super forgiving for kids who feel every bump. I’d just test a medium or soft at home and see how her body reacts before locking anything in.