Bear vs Layla Mattress Comparison

Bear and Layla both offer all-foam mattresses for those who prefer a memory foam feel. However, Bear designs their beds specifically for those with active lifestyles while Layla’s foam bed is flippable, meaning you get 2 firmness levels in one mattress.

Both of these bed-in-a-box mattresses are loved by consumers and this comparison will help you determine which one best meets your specific sleep needs.

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Bear vs Layla Quick Overview

Key Similarities:

• The Bear and Layla mattresses are both all-foam with multiple memory foam layers and a base layer of high-density foam. They each provide a traditional memory foam feel.
• These mattresses scored similarly for spinal alignment in our lab assessment. You can expect excellent sleeping posture on both.
• They also scored closely on responsiveness, meaning the mattress surface moves with you when you change position. You won’t feel like you are rolling back into the impression your body made in the memory foam because the foam will have already bounced back to place.
• Both Layla and Bear offer a nearly unheard of lifetime warranty on their mattresses.

Key Differences:

• Layla scored significantly higher on motion transfer, meaning it does a better job at isolating movement on the mattress surface.
• The Bear mattress incorporates multiple cooling technologies, including Celliant yarn and graphite-infused foam. It sleeps much cooler than Layla’s mattress.

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Compare Both Sizes

Take a look at how the Bear and Layla mattresses compare by size.

	Bear	Layla
Thickness	10”, 14″	10”
Twin	39″ x 75″	38″ x 75″
Twin XL	39″ x 80″	38” x 80”
Full	54″ x 75″	54” x 75”
Queen	60″ x 80″	60” x 80”
King	76″ x 80″	76” x 80”
California King	72″ x 84″	72” x 84”
Spit King	76″ x 80″	N/A

Learn more about mattress sizes.

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Compare Mattress Prices

Check out the prices for each of the Bear and Layla mattresses.

	Bear	Layla
Twin	$748	$599
Twin XL	$811	$699
Full	$873	$899
Queen	$998	$999
King	$1,248	$1,099
California King	$1,248	$1,099
Split King	$1,622	N/A

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Compare Inside Materials

Curious what each of these beds looks like on the inside? Take a look through our layers breakdown.

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Compare Our Testing Scores

Curious how the Bear and Layla line up across important criteria? Check out this side-by-side of our lab assessment scores.

	Bear	Layla
Shipping	10	10
Trial Period	9	9
Return Policy	10	10
Warranty	9	10
Set-Up Test	7	9
Motion Transfer Test	7.75	8.5
Edge Support Test	8.5	9
Pressure Relief Test	7	9
Spinal Alignment Test	8.5	8
Responsiveness Test	9	9.5
Cooling Evaluation	9	7.5
Durability Evaluation	8	8
Customer Service Score	9	9
Social Impact Score	6	7
TOTAL SCORE	8.6/10	9.0/10

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Final Summary: Which Is the Best Mattress?

With such close scores in our lab evaluation, neither mattress is clearly better than the other; however, some sleepers might prefer one over the other. When deciding which to buy, think about your sleeping position, budget, sleep environment, and preferred buying experience.

• Sleeping position: The Layla offers better pressure relief for side sleepers, but the Bear provides slightly better spinal alignment for all sleep positions. 
• Budget: The Bear is marginally more affordable than the Layla. Both companies offer financing. 
• Sleep Environment: Layla has better motion isolation for those with sleeping partners, while the Bear keeps hot sleepers more cool.
• Buying Experience: Both companies offer a 120-night trial period, which can be helpful for those needing more time to decide.

Sleeping Position

Your sleeping position plays a big role in choosing the right firmness level of your mattress. Side sleepers need enough cushion to relieve pressure on shoulders and hips. Back and stomach sleepers need a combination of light cushion and support. 

Bear’s memory foam mattress is 6.5/10 on the firmness scale, which suits most sleeping positions. It’s not too firm for side sleepers, but not so soft that your spine is misaligned. It works well for the average sleeper, although side sleepers should take note of Layla’s significantly higher score for pressure relief. 

Layla’s mattress has two firmness levels—the soft side is 4/10 on the firmness scale, and the firm side is 7/10. Side sleepers will prefer the soft side, and stomach and back sleepers will like the firm side. You can try both sides to see which works best for you, regardless of how you sleep.

Combination sleepers will be pleased to learn that both mattresses received sky-high scores for responsiveness. Layla earned 9.5/10 and Bear earned 9/10, so you can expect both beds to quickly adjust to changes in position while you sleep.

Budget

Budget-conscious shoppers will pay less for a Layla mattress. While Bear’s mattress costs almost $200 more than Layla’s, both companies have relatively affordable price-points for memory foam mattresses. They also both offer financing through Affirm, so you can make monthly payments on your new mattress.

Sleep Environment

If you sleep with a partner or pet, a mattress with low motion transfer ensures that you won’t be disrupted by the movements of those sharing your bed. In this category, Layla scored higher than Bear, with 9/10 in our evaluation. That makes it a better choice for light sleepers or those concerned about being jostled by nighttime movements.

Hot sleepers and those in warmer climates need a bed that keeps them cool. Traditional memory foam has a reputation for trapping heat beneath sleepers’ bodies, and Bear confronts this challenge by incorporating multiple clinically-tested cooling technologies. It scored 9/10 for cooling, while Layla scored 7/10, so those with night sweats or warm environments will feel more comfortable on a Bear mattress.

Buying Experience

Both mattress companies provide free shipping and returns in the continental US. If you choose not to keep your Bear or Layla mattress, you’ll get a free refund (minus original shipping costs for residents of Alaska and Hawaii). Both companies also pick up your returned mattress and donate them to local charities. 

Bear and Layla each offer standard sleep trial periods, giving you 120 nights to make your decision. Both companies also offer a lifetime warranty.

We love both of these memory foam mattresses. Whichever you choose, we’re confident that you’ll sleep soundly and wake rested!

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