Written by Sosha Lewis, Content Writer
Rest and recovery is an integral part of an athlete’s routine. The Bear Pro Hybrid provides a supportive and cooling sleep environment for those who put in the hard work during the day and hard rest during the night. Additionally, it is competitively priced, meaning shoppers won’t lose sleep over their budget.
To learn about the Bear Pro Hybrid in detail, read on. This full review will break down the construction, performance, as well as who we think this mattress will work for and those thaty may want to consider something else.
Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress
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Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Watch Our Bear Pro Hybrid Video Review
Who We Recommend the Bear Pro Hybrid For:
- Folks who live an active lifestyle – The Bear Pro Hybrid’s breathable cover is designed using Sleep Recovery Technology™ that is powered by Celliant, a fabric that converts body heat into infrared energy. This helps promote recovery and well-being.
- Those who sleep hot – Directly under the breathable cover, is a layer of cooling gel memory that will help regulate your body temperature.
- People with back pain – Those who experience back pain should be served well by this bed’s combination of foam and coils. This hybrid design in addition to the medium-firm feel can provide a nice balance of comfort, support, and pressure relief which is beneficial for those who have back pain.
Who We Don’t Recommend the Bear Pro For:
- Stomach sleepers – Stomach sleepers, especially heavyweight ones, may need a firmer mattress that will keep their hips from sagging down in the bed. Hips that sag too far into the bed can cause spines to not be aligned which may cause back and neck issues.
- Heavyweight sleepers – Those on the heavier side of the scale may not receive enough support in the Bear Pro Hybrid. Their weight may cause them to push through the layers too quickly and not receive the support they need.
First Impressions: Firmness & Feel
Firmness Scale: 6.5/10 (Medium Firm)
Please remember that firmness is a subjective characteristic and your shape will dictate how you experience a bed. A heavier person whose weight can more easily push through softer comfort and support layers may experience a bed as softer than a lightweight person. The way you are shaped could also play a role here. Consider your weight, shape, and size when evaluating firmness scores.
Mattress firmness, which is how soft or hard a mattress is, is one of the most important aspects to consider when purchasing a mattress. After all, a mattress is taxed with providing the place where we restore and rejuvenate after whatever our active daily lives brings to us. Given that mattresses are longtime investments, you will want to ensure that its firmness is to your liking since it will be a large factor in your daily comfort. The medium firmness of the Bear Pro Hybrid will make it a great fit for a variety of sleepers.
How Does It Feel?
The soft, quilted cover will be what you first feel when you first touch an undressed Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress. As you begin to settle into the mattress, you will first be met with a layer of comfortable and cooling gel memory foam that will draw heat away from your body. You’ll then notice the balanced and supportive dynamic foam layer that will provide you with pressure relief before you’re met with the supportive base layer of fully encased coils.
What We Like About the Bear Pro Hybrid
- The hybrid design – The use of foam and coils provides this mattress with both comfort and support. This will help alleviate pressure and help keep your spine properly aligned.
- Cooling technology – If you sleep hot, the Bear Pro Hybrid’s use of cooling gel foam in addition to a breathable cover and coils that promote air circulation will help you sleep comfortably cool.
- Excellent motion isolation – The use of foam and individually wrapped coils helps stop motion from transferring from one side of the bed to the other. This is a great feature for co-sleepers.
Our Bear Pro Hybrid Complaints
- May not be suitable for heavyweight sleepers – This bed may not provide enough support for heavyweight sleepers. This could cause their hips to sag which may lead to back issues and general discomfort.
- Too firm for those who prefer deep contouring – Although this mattress is probably suitable for a variety of sleepers, those who prefer the feeling of a deep hug may not enjoy the level of firmness that it offers.
- Could cause pressure build up – Lightweight sleepers, particularly those who sleep on their sides, could possibly experience pressure build up around their shoulders and hips.
Testing the Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress: How it Performed
Considering that we only get to spend a relatively short amount of time with the mattress that we test, we put them through a variety of tests. We not only evaluate how they perform as far as cooling, bounce, edge support, and motion transfer, but also for different preferred sleep positions and body types.
Sleeping Positions for Different Body Types
The Bear Pro Hybrid can hold a total of 750 pounds.
| Weight | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight Sleepers (-130 lbs) | ★☆☆ | ★★☆ | ★★☆ |
| Average-Weight Sleepers (130-230 lbs) | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
| Heavyweight Sleepers (+230 lbs) | ★★☆ | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
Side Sleepers
- Lightweight Sleepers – The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress may not be the best mattress for lightweight side sleepers. It may feel too firm and cause pressure to build up around their hips and shoulder.
- Average-weight Sleepers – Side sleepers who fall in the middle of the scale will probably find that this bed combination of foam and coils will help alleviate pressure build up around their small joints. This should provide them with a restful night’s sleep.
- Heavyweight Sleepers – The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress may not be the best option for heavyweight side sleepers as their weight may cause them to push through the layers too quickly.
Back Sleepers
- Lightweight Sleepers – This mattress is likely to be a good option for lighter folks her prefer to sleep on their backs as it will be soft enough to provide comfort, and the mattress’s gel memory foam should distribute their weight evenly which will help alleviate pressure and lower back pain.
- Average-weight Sleepers – Average-weight back sleepers should find an excellent match in the Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress. The coils should provide ample support while the foam is likely to alleviate pressure build up. The upper foam layer may also contour to the lower back which may help prevent pain.
- Heavyweight Sleepers – The individually wrapped coils of the Bear Pro Hybrid mattress may provide targeted support for heavier sleepers. Overall, this mattress should allow heavyweight back sleepers to be comforted by the foam and supported by the coils.
Stomach Sleepers
- Lightweight Sleepers – The mattress’s medium-firm feel and supportive layers should help provide comfort and pressure relief for those who are lightweight sleepers. These folks shouldn’t have to worry about sinking too far into this mattress which will keep their spines aligned.
- Average-weight Sleepers – Stomach sleepers stand a high chance of their spines not being aligned because their hips sag too far into the mattress. Fortunately, with the Bear Pro Hybrid they shouldn’t have to worry about that and have a restful night’s sleep.
- Heavyweight Sleepers – The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress is probably not the best option for heavyweight stomach sleepers, as they are likely to need more support to keep from pushing through the layers too quickly. Without proper support, pressure will build up and allow their spine to not be aligned.
Pressure Relief & Pain
This bed’s hybrid design that consists of a combination of foam and coils does a good job in alleviating pain and discomfort in sensitive areas of the body, such as the hips, shoulders, and lower back. The Bear Pro Hybrid was designed so that weight is distributed evenly and help pressure from building up. Additionally, the upper foam layers contour to sleepers which can lead to less lower back pain, while the coils can assist in keeping the spine aligned.
Back Pain – The contouring foam and supportive coils help alleviate back pain.
Hip Pain – The hybrid design and medium firmness prevent pressure from building up around the hip which makes this a good fit for many who experience hip pain.
Shoulder Pain – Given the small surface space of the shoulder, many sleepers can experience pain after sleeping with their weight concentrated on it. Although some sleepers may experience some shoulder pain, most will find that they have a pain free experience for them.
Support
The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress provides an excellent amount of support thanks in large part to the combination of foam and coil layers. These layers provide an overall stable surface as well targeted support to certain areas of the body such as the hips and spine. The gel memory foam absorbs and distributes a sleeper’s weight so that pressure points won’t build up throughout the night. Whereas the transitional foam layers give additional support that will help you from sinking too far in the mattress. The combination of these layers provide a great deal of general and specific support.
Motion Transfer
In terms of motion transfer, which is how well a mattress absorbs or isolates the motion created by the movement of a sleeper, the Bear Pro Hybrid does an excellent job. Co-sleepers should sleep in undisturbed bliss. Even if one partner tosses and turns all night, this bed combination of gel foam layer and encased coils are designed to reduce motion transfer and prevent disruptions.
Temperature Regulation / Cooling
Folks who tend to sleep on the warmer side should appreciate this mattress’s cooling capabilities. The layer of cooling gel memory foam that is at the top of the bed draws out unwanted body heat, and the individually wrapped coils allow air to move smoothly throughout the mattress.
If you are looking to learn more about it, check out our best cooling mattress page.
Performance for Couples
The Bear Pro Hybrid performs well for couples. The medium firmness should appeal to co-sleepers who may not agree on a firmness level, and the great motion isolation will allow pairings to sleep undisturbed even if one partner twists and flops all night. Additionally, sexually active couples will be able to reposition fairly easily.
Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Preference-based Features
Quilted Breathable Cover
The mattress’s breathable quilted cover is designed with Sleep Recovery Technology™.
Great for Athletes
Athletes and others who are physically active will benefit from the Celliant that is used in the mattress. This patented technology has been clinically proven to improve sleep quality, general health and wellness, as well as athletic performance.
Made in the USA
All Bear Pro Hybrids are made in America.
Construction: What’s Inside the Bear Pro Hybrid?
The Bear Pro Hybrid balance is made with two layers of foam and a base of individually encased coils. This bed is good for athletes and others who lead active lifestyles because of the patented Celliant technology that has been proven to enhance athletic performance. The mattress has a height of 10 inches and is made of the following layers:
- The breathable quilt cover helps keep sleepers cool. It also features Sleep Recovery Technology™that is powered by Celliant. According to Bear, Celliant is a patented technology that has been clinically proven to enhance oxygen levels in body tissue. Increased oxygen levels can improve your athletic capabilities, and it helps promote sleep, as well as general health and wellness.
- The next layer is made up of 2-inches of cooling gel memory foam that draws away body heat to help keep sleepers cool and comfortable. This layer also encourages spinal alignment which helps you wake free from neck, back and hip pain.
- Two inches of Bear Dynamic Foam can be found directly under the first layer. This layer allows you to sink in for deeper compression which should provide pressure relief. It also serves as a transition to the base.
- The base layer is made of 6-inches of individual and fully-encased coils with perimeter edge support. This layer provides targeted support and offers great reactivity while keeping motion isolated.
Unboxing & Off-Gassing
The Bear Pro Hybrid is a bed-in-a-box and it will arrive at your doorstep rolled and compressed into a box. After bringing the box to the room where you plan to use the mattress, carefully remove the mattress from the box and carefully cut away the plastic. The bed will start to inflate at the time and should reach its full size within a few hours. It can take up to 24-48 hours for the mattress to reach full firmness. The mattress may have a slight chemical smell, but it should dissipate fairly quickly.
Certifications
- GREENGUARD Gold: This certification reflects the product’s ability to meet some of the world’s most rigorous emissions standards, and its eco-INSTITUT® certification, completed by a lab in Germany with 30 years’ experience in the mattress industry, signifies that the company has gone above and beyond to ensure levels of hazardous chemicals are well-below safety regulation requirements.
- CertiPUR-US® Certified: The foams in this bed are CertiPUR-US® certified. CertiPUR-US® is a third-party program that ensures the foams meet rigorous health and safety standards. This means they don’t contain harmful substances like ozone depleters, PBDEs, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates. They should also have low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
Coupons, Trials, Warranties, and Shipping
- Shipping – The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress ships for free within the contiguous United States via FedEx. It can be shipped to Alaska and Hawaii with additional charges.
- Trial – You will get 120 nights to make sure that you’re completely satisfied with your purchase.
- Warranty – There is a lifetime warranty on this brand
- Return Policy – During the sleep trial period, you can return the mattress for a full refund if you decide that it’s not the right fit for you, but you are required to keep it for 30-days as a break in period.
Sizes & Prices
| Size | Dimensions (inches) | Price (w/o discount) |
| Twin | 38” x 75” x 10” | $1,285 |
| Twin XL | 38” x 80” x 10” | $1,348 |
| Full | 54” x 75” x 10” | $1,460 |
| Queen | 60” x 80” x 10” | $1,690 |
| King | 76” x 80” x 10” | $1,998 |
| Cal King | 72” x 84” x 10” | $1,998 |
| Split King | 76” x 80” x 10” | $2,696 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for the Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress to fully expand after unboxing?
The Bear Pro Hybrid should begin to inflate almost immediately after it is unboxed and taken out of the plastic covering. However, it may take up to 24-48 hours before it has reached the mattress and has completely firmed up.
Can the Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress be used with an adjustable bed frame?
Yes! If you want a bed that can be used with an adjustable frame, then the Bear Pro Hybrid will work for you. You can adjust the head and feet when sleeping on this mattress with an adjustable frame, and this may lead to added comfort and support.
Is the Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress noisy?
No, the hybrid design of this mattress minimizes the noise. By individually encasing the coils and surrounding them with foam, this mattress is quiet.
Bear vs Other Brands
Bear Pro Hybrid vs Nectar
Product
Firmness
Trial Period
Product
Bear Pro Hybrid MattressFirmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10Trial Period
120 nights
Product
Nectar MattressFirmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10Trial Period
365 nightsWho We Recommend the Bear Pro Hybrid For
- Athletes and active individuals
- Couples
- Folks who sleep hot
Who We Recommend the Nectar For
- Couples who are light sleepers
- Budget shoppers
- Side and back sleepers
Bear Pro Hybrid vs Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid
Product
Firmness
Trial Period
Product
Bear Pro Hybrid MattressFirmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10Trial Period
120 nights
Product
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid MattressFirmness
Multiple firmness optionsTrial Period
120 nightsWho We Recommend the Bear Pro Hybrid For
- Those who sleep with a restless partner
- People who experience back pain
- Fans of hybrid design
Who We Recommend the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid For
- Back sleepers
- Those who change positions a lot
- Folks who sleep with partners or pets
Bear Pro Hybrid vs Other Bear Models
Bear Pro Hybrid vs Bear Elite Hybrid
Product
Firmness
Trial Period
Product
Bear Pro Hybrid MattressFirmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10Trial Period
120 nights
Product
Bear Elite Hybrid MattressFirmness
Soft: 6/10Trial Period
120 nightsWho We Recommend the Bear Pro Hybrid Original For
- People looking for a reactive bed
- Sexually active couples
- Folks who want to use an adjustable base
Who We Recommend the Bear Elite Hybrid For
- Those looking for additional lumbar support
- Heavier folk
- People who like to utilize the whole bed
Overall Summary
The Bear Pro Hybrid is a bed made with quality material and craftsmanship. It is an excellent choice for athletes and those who lead an overall active lifestyle.
Side Sleepers
3/5
The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress is a good option for average weight side sleepers as it will provide a good combination of support and pressure relief. However, it is probably too firm for lightweight side sleepers which can cause pressure build up, whereas heavyweight side sleepers may not get enough support and could crash through the layers too quickly.
Back Sleepers
5/5
The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress should provide enough support to keep most back sleepers the spine’s properly aligned, while the foam gives some contour to the lower back. Additionally, the gel memory foam layer will likely help to distribute weight evenly, which can help to reduce pressure points and alleviate pain in the lower back.
Stomach Sleepers
2/5
The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress may not be the best option for stomach sleepers because it is probably not firm enough to keep their hips from sagging. Sagging hips lead to spines that aren’t aligned, and this can lead to hip, back and neck pain.
Combination Sleepers
4/5
Those who change positions through the night benefit from a bed with good reactivity so that they don’t feel stuck in the bed when they go from one position to the next. This bed has good reactivity thanks to the combination of layers of foam and coils.
Couples
4/5
The Bear Pro Hybrid is a solid choice for couples because it performs well in terms of motion isolation, reactivity and support. The factors lead to undisturbed and restful sleep. It can also provide easy maneuverability for sexually active couples. However, it may not be the best option if one or both partners are on the heavier side.
Heavy Sleepers
3/5
The Bear Pro Hybrid may not be the best option for those who are on the heavier side. It is only weighted for a total of 750 pounds which could make it hard for heavy weight couples. Also, these folks may push through the layers of foam too quickly which could lead to pressure build up and spinal unalignment.
Lightweight Sleepers
4/5
The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress can be a good choice for lightweight folks who prefer to sleep on their back or stomach. They will be adequately supported and the foam can contour to their lower backs. However, side lightweight sleepers may find that the mattress feels too firm which could cause pressure to build up.
Average Weight Sleepers
5/5
Average-weight sleepers should enjoy the Bear Pro Hybrid. The combination of individually encased coils and layers of foam should provide average weight sleepers of all preferred sleeping positions. Side sleepers shouldn’t have to worry about pressure build up thanks to the memory foam and back and stomach sleepers’ spines should stay aligned because of the coils.
Overall Value
4/5
The Bear Pro Hybrid has a lot of value for the materials used and the price point. It would make a solid addition to many households especially those with exercise enthusiasts. It gives an excellent combination of comfort and support thanks to its hybrid design.
Our Verdict
The Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress should offer an overall solid mattress for those who lead active lifestyles. The hybrid design of foam and coil layers make it both comfortable and supportive. Additionally, this mattress should provide delightful cooling effects which will make it a top contender for those who sleep hot.
For folks who sleep with a restless partner the motion isolation properties of this mattress should keep them snoozing undisturbed and that is why we would recommend this bed for couples. Heavyweight sleepers may not find the support that they need and could be better suited with the Bear Elite Hybrid.
Bear Pro Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Sosha Lewis
Content Writer
About Author
Sosha Lewis is a staff writer for Sleep Advisor. Lewis is happy that she is able to combine her love of sleep with her love of writing.
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