updated April 2023
Bear vs Bear Pro Mattress Comparison
Deciding between the Bear vs Bear Pro mattress? In this comparison, we put Bear and Bear Pro head-to-head to help you choose the right one.
Note: The Bear Pro has been discontinued and will soon be replaced with the Bear Pro Hybrid. We’ll update this comparison as soon as we get a chance to test the new model in person.
Picking between two beds from the same brand isn’t always an easy feat. You’re usually left wondering: what’s the difference? The original Bear mattress is a three layer foam mattress that uses graphite foam for cooling. The Bear Pro mattress is a more luxurious foam mattress that adds a layer of copper-infused foam for extra recovery benefits.
Let’s lean more into the differences between these Bear mattresses.
Battle of the Bear Mattress Overview
Customer Rating
MA Score
Summary
Firmness
Type
Trial Period
Warranty
Customer Rating
MA Score
8.6/10
Summary
Known to help relieve pressure points and aid in muscle recovery
Firmness
Medium firm: 6.5/10
Type
Memory foam with graphite gel
Trial Period
120 days
Warranty
Lifetime limited warranty
Customer Rating
MA Score
8.8/10
Summary
Pressure relieving foam mattress for athletes
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Type
Foam Blend
Trial Period
120 days
Warranty
Lifetime limited warranty
Bear
Bear Pro
Customer Rating
MA Score
8.6/10
8.8/10
Summary
Known to help relieve pressure points and aid in muscle recovery
Pressure relieving foam mattress for athletes
Firmness
Medium firm: 6.5/10
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Type
Memory foam with graphite gel
Foam Blend
Trial Period
120 days
120 days
Warranty
Lifetime limited warranty
Lifetime limited warranty
Key Similarities:
- Both utilize graphite foam to remove excess body heat.
- Both mattresses work well for athletes and people who are consistently active.
- Both bed-in-a-box models offer a 120-night sleep trial for you to give your new mattress a test drive.
- Both have a Celliant mattress cover to aid with nighttime recovery.
Key Differences:
- Bear Pro adds a layer of copper-infused foam for a cleaner sleep and even more cooling benefits.
- Bear is more budget-friendly.
- Bear is a bit firmer than the Bear Pro, so it doesn’t work as well for side sleepers, but is ideal for back sleepers and stomach sleepers.
- Bear Pro works for all sleep positions.
Bear Mattress Review Highlights
- Bear is listed as one of our best-rated mattresses for athletes.
- This bed scored nearly perfect in our responsiveness test, meaning it is a good option for combination sleepers who constantly toss and turn.
- Calling all hot sleepers: The graphite gel memory foam is great for cooling.
- Bear comes at a value price point, so you can recover without breaking the bank.
Bear Pro Mattress Review Highlights
- Bear Pro is the ideal mattress for those with an active lifestyle.
- The combination of copper, graphite gel, and a celliant cover allows for excellent cooling properties for a memory foam mattress.
- The bed’s medium firmness adds a bit of softness so it will work for every sleeping position.
- Celliant technology helps with muscle recovery, so you can get back in the game that much quicker.
Looking for a Bear mattress with springs? So no more! Check out our Bear Hybrid mattress review.
Compare Bear Heights and Sizes
Being the same brand Bear has nearly identical dimensions. The biggest difference to note is that Bear Pro is two inches thicker, meaning it works better for bigger body types than the original Bear.
| Bear | Bear Pro | |
| Thickness | 10” | 12”, 14″ |
| Twin | 39″ x 75″ | 39″ x 75″ |
| Twin XL | 39″ x 80″ | 39″ x 80″ |
| Full | 54″ x 75″ | 54″ x 75″ |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ | 60″ x 80″ |
| King | 76″ x 80″ | 76″ x 80″ |
| Cal King | 72″ x 84″ | 72″ x 84″ |
| Split King | 76″ x 80″ | 76″ x 80″ |
Learn more about mattress sizes.
Compare Bear’s Prices Head to Head
It’s important to notice that the prices listed are the original price points without any discounts or promo codes. To see how much you can get off of a Bear mattress, see our coupon page.
| Bear | Bear Pro | |
| Twin | $748 | $998 |
| Twin XL | $811 | $1,123 |
| Full | $873 | $1,248 |
| Queen | $998 | $1,373 |
| King | $1,248 | $1,623 |
| California King | $1,248 | $1,623 |
| Split King | $1,622 | $2,246 |
Compare Each Inside Layer
The biggest difference between the Bear mattresses comes in their inside layers. Let’s explore the effects of these differences.
Inside the Bear Mattress
Three layers of foam surrounded in a Cellient yarn mattress cover is what Bear is made of.
- Mattress Cover: What’s special about Bear’s cover is that Celliant technology take your body’s natural energy and uses it to promote healing and recovery.
- Top Layer: Bear’s first layer specializes in cooling you down. Graphite gel foam takes any extra body heat and pulls it away instead of storing it in the foam and radiating it back to you.
- Transition Layer: This contouring memory foam layer both keeps your spine aligned and removes excess pressure from sensitive areas. Both of these factors work well for people with back pain.
- Support Layer: High-density polyfoam is what makes your mattress lasts and protects against sinkage and dips.
Inside the Bear Pro Mattress
The Bear Pro kicks it up a notch with four layers of memory foam.
- Breathable Cover: This bed is also covered in Celliant yarn, just like the OG mattress.
- Top Layer: Bear Pro’s all-star copper-infused foam does quite a few things: it cools you down, gives you a cleaner sleep due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties, and it’s CertiPUR-US Certified, ensuring there aren’t any harmful chemicals.
- Comfort Layer: You’re familiar with this gel memory foam layers that provides extra contouring and cooling benefits.
- Transition Foam: This layer of responsive transition foam relieves pressure while keeping you balanced across the surface of the mattress.
- Base Layer: The final layer of support foam gives the Bear Pro its longest life possible.
Compare Scores
Now onto the fun part: how each bed did in our personal lab tests. We haven’t had a chance to get our hands on the Bear Pro yet, but until then, we;ve curated a customer experience score for you to gauge your buying and set-up process.
| Bear | Bear Pro | |
| Shipping | 10 | 10 |
| Trial Period | 9 | 9 |
| Return Policy | 10 | 10 |
| Warranty | 9 | 9 |
| Set-Up Test | 7 | Pending |
| Motion Transfer Test | 7.75 | Pending |
| Edge Support Test | 8.5 | Pending |
| Pressure Relief Test | 7 | Pending |
| Spinal Alignment Test | 8.5 | Pending |
| Responsiveness Test | 9 | Pending |
| Cooling Evaluation | 9 | Pending |
| Durability Evaluation | 8 | Pending |
| Customer Service Score | 9 | 9 |
| Social Impact Score | 6 | 6 |
| TOTAL SCORE | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 |
Let’s get into some of the most important factors of each bed.
Edge Support
Edge support allows you to sleep soundly on the edge of the bed without fear of rolling onto the floor. When it comes to edge support, both of these beds do an average job simply because they are made from foam. An innerspinf or hybrid mattress with springs provides more reinforced support around the edges.
Motion Transfer
If you sleep with someone else, human or otherwise, you need a bed with good motion isolation. This means when they toss, turn, and roll, you don’t feel enough movement to wake you up. We’ve found the Bear mattress to be a bit lacking in this category, but are most optimistic when it comes to the Bear Pro and its extra layer of foam.
Pressure Relief
Pressure relief is what you need to be free of morning aches and pains. This is especially important for active people who will have sore areas. The original Bear mattress does an okay job at pressure relief; the Bear Pro definitely beats out Bear in pressure point relief thanks to the extra foam layer.
Temperature Regulation
Cooling and temperature regulation are important if you sleep super hot. Lucky for you, both Bear mattresses excel at keeping your temperature regulated. The Celliant cover controls any extra body heat and graphite gives you an extra cooling boost. But between the two, Bear Pro wins in the cooling area thanks to that extra copper foam layer.
Which Bear Is the Best Mattress for You?
The Bear mattress works best for back sleepers and stomach sleepers who are looking for an affordable mattress that helps with overnight recovery. The Bear Pro is the mattress for those willing to spend a little more for extra cooling benefits, people with allergies, and those with back pain.
The OG Bear is the firmer mattress; while Bear Pro is more plush. Bear Pro works better for hot sleepers than the Bear mattress. The Bear costs less than the Bear Pro. Each of these factors are pros and cons to some, so the best Bear for you depends on preference.
But make no mistake: no matter which Bear bed you choose, you have 100 nights to recover before nailing down that final decision. Sleep well!
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