Bear Mattress Awards & Recognition
Best cooling mattress accolades from trusted publications and sleep experts.
Bear Original
- The Best Affordable Mattresses of 2026: Best Affordable Cooling Mattress — NCOA
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7 Best Orthopedic Mattresses in 2026: Best Cooling Orthopedic Mattress — NCOA
- The 7 Best Cooling Mattresses of 2026 for Hot Sleepers: Best Budget Cooling Mattress — Fortune
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Best Cooling Mattresses (2026): Best Cooling Memory Foam Mattress — Mattress Clarity
Bear Elite Hybrid
- 10 Best Hybrid Mattresses in 2026: Best Cooling Hybrid Mattress — NCOA
- 10 Best Mattresses for Back Pain in 2026: Best Cooling Mattress for Back Pain — NCOA
- The Best Cooling Mattresses in 2026: Best Cooling Mattress for Most Sleepers — Tom's Guide
- The Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers in 2026: Best Cooling Mattress for Back Pain — Business Insider
- Best Cooling Mattress of 2026: Best Cooling Mattress for Pressure Relief — Sleep Foundation
- The Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers— Best Firm Cooling Mattress — Wired (*Tested Firm option)
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Best Hybrid Mattresses: Best Cooling Hybrid Mattress — Sleep Advisor
- Best Cooling Mattresses: Best Soft Cooling Mattress — Mattress Nerd
Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid
- The 9 Best Mattresses for Cooling: Best Hybrid Runner-Up — NapLab
How Bear Mattresses Provide Cooling Relief
At Bear, we believe a cooler sleep environment is essential for comfortable, restorative rest. That's why we incorporate advanced cooling technologies throughout our mattress collection, helping hot sleepers enjoy the comfort and support they need without excess heat buildup. From breathable hybrid constructions to temperature-regulating covers and cooling foam infusions, our mattresses are designed to promote airflow, dissipate body heat, and maintain a more comfortable sleep temperature.
Many of our mattresses feature Celliant® infrared covers, designed to support the body's natural temperature regulation and overnight recovery. Beneath the surface, specialized comfort foams infused with copper or cooling gel help draw heat away from the body while providing pressure relief. Our hybrid mattresses also feature individually wrapped coil systems that allow air to circulate more freely through the mattress, helping reduce heat retention compared to traditional all-foam designs.
For sleepers seeking enhanced cooling performance, we offer CoolForce™ technology, which uses phase change material (PCM) to absorb and dissipate excess body heat. Testing shows that CoolForce™ can keep sleepers up to 4 degrees cooler for 12 hours compared to the same mattress without the technology. This feature comes standard in our Elite Ultra Hybrid and is available as an upgrade on select other Bear hybrid models.
Whether you prefer the contouring comfort of memory foam or the breathable support of a hybrid, our cooling mattress collection offers options for different sleep positions, comfort preferences, and cooling needs. By combining thoughtful construction with targeted temperature-regulating materials, we help you spend less time overheating and more time enjoying uninterrupted, restorative sleep.
Independent Testing & Cooling Mattress Performance
To help shoppers find the best cooling mattress for their needs, we looked at independent performance testing from NapLab, a mattress review site that uses a standardized, data-driven process to evaluate mattresses across consistent criteria. NapLab assesses cooling performance alongside other important factors, including pressure relief, motion transfer, response time, and edge support, using objective measurements and structured hands-on testing. Because each mattress undergoes the same testing process, NapLab's results provide a useful third-party benchmark for comparing temperature regulation, comfort, and overall performance across the Bear lineup.
Bear Mattress NapLab Scores
| Mattress | Cooling | Motion Transfer | Response Time | Edge Support | Pressure Relief |
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| Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid | 10 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 10 | 10 |
| Bear Elite Hybrid | 10 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 10 |
| Bear Pro Hybrid | 9 | 7.4 | 9 | 8.2 | 9 |
| Bear Pro Foam | 8 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 8 |
| Bear Original Hybrid | 9 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Bear Original | 6 | 6.7 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
When comparing cooling mattresses, start with the cooling scores to identify which models perform best at limiting heat buildup. For example, the Bear Elite Ultra Hybrid and Elite Hybrid both earned perfect 10/10 cooling scores, making them strong options for hot sleepers. However, temperature regulation is only one part of a comfortable night's sleep. Side sleepers may also prioritize pressure relief, couples may consider motion isolation, and combination sleepers may benefit from faster response times. Comparing these performance metrics alongside each mattress's firmness and construction can help you find the best cooling mattress for your individual sleep needs.
Cooler, More Comfortable Nights Await
The best cooling mattress isn't just about staying cool—it's about finding the right combination of temperature regulation, comfort, and support for your sleep needs at the price point that works for you. Customer reviews can give you a sense of how a mattress performs in real homes, while expert awards and independent testing offer additional insight into cooling performance. You can also explore our product pages to learn more about each Bear mattress's cooling technologies, materials, firmness, and support features.
Everyone sleeps differently, and the best way to know whether a mattress is right for you is to try it yourself. That's why Bear offers a 365-night in-home sleep trial, so you can experience your new mattress firsthand and make sure it delivers the cooler, more comfortable sleep you're looking for.
Disclaimer: Bear does not provide medical advice. All resources on the Bear blog, including this article, are informational only and do not replace professional medical counsel. Talk to your doctor about any health, mental health, or sleep-related issues.
