In short: The Beautyrest Black is one of the highest performing luxury hybrids that we’ve tested. It earned high marks in most of our tests, including pressure relief, spine alignment, edge support, cooling, and motion isolation. It comes in three models, with upgrades bringing an even cooler sleeping experience. 

Who It Will/Will Not Work for

Beautyrest Black is best for:	Beautyrest Black may not be best for:
Side, back, and stomach sleepers People of all body weights  Hot sleepers Couples who sleep together  People with back pain	Innerspring mattress fans Budget shoppers Extra-firm mattress lovers  Combination sleepers

Best Aspects of the Beautyrest Black

Simmons Beautyrest is one of those classic trusted brands that has supported healthy sleep for over a century. For luxury mattress shoppers, the Beautyrest Black is the best Beautyrest mattress. With up to five comfort layers and 9” of pocketed coils, this high-end hybrid mattress brings incredible cushion and support and is pretty comparable to some of our top picks for the best hybrid mattress.

Want to know how the Beautyrest Black did in our mattress lab testing? We’ll go over the highlights, how it scored, its construction, and purchase information so you know what to expect.

Why we love it:

• You have some choices to make when it comes to the Beautyrest Black. The base model has a medium-firm feel, the Cooling upgrade results in 20% cooler sleep, and the Cooling + Comfort upgrade means cooler sleep and the addition of a plush pillow top. 
• No matter which Beautyrest Black model you choose, each comes with BlackICE™ 4.0, a cooling system designed to help you sleep both cooler and longer.
• The Beautyrest Black mattress scored a perfect 10/10 in our spinal alignment test and 9.5/10 in our pressure relief test, making it a great choice for people with back pain or body aches. 
• The Beautyrest Black Line is Simmon’s premier mattress line, so these mattresses are made from luxury materials and boast Simmon’s latest innovations.   

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How It Scored in Our Lab

Check out how the Beautyrest Black did on each test and assessment we conducted in the mattress lab. Every score we award is out of 10, with the final score a weighted average.   

Read more about Our Review Process here.   

Mattress Advisor Test	Score (Out of 10)
Shipping	10
Trial Period	9
Return Policy	9
Warranty	9
Set-Up	10
Motion Transfer	9
Edge Support	9
Pressure Relief	9.5
Spine Alignment	10
Responsiveness	7
Cooling	8
Durability	9
Customer Service	6.5
Social Impact	7

⭐Total Score for the Beautyrest Black Mattress: 8.9/10⭐

What Works and What Doesn’t

✅ Pros

• Great for Couples: Thanks to sturdy BeautyEdge coils, you and your partner can spread out comfortably. And with generous foam layers, the Beautyrest Black minimizes motion transfer, supporting deep, uninterrupted sleep. 
• Perfect Spine Alignment: The Beautyrest Black supports a healthy spine in every sleeping position, so you can wake up without new neck or back pain. 
• Impressive Pressure Relief: Generous foam layers provide contouring that dissipates excess pressure. This means less pain at pressure points like the shoulders and hips. 
• Sleeps Cool: The base Beautyrest Black model sleeps cool thanks to the breathability of the thick coil layers. But if you’re an extra-hot sleeper, you should opt for one of the two cooling upgrades for an even cooler sleeping experience. 
• Durability: With 13”–15” of cushion and support, including one of the thickest support layers that we’ve encountered, this mattress is very durable. This durability makes it a good choice for plus-size people. 

❌ Cons

• Responsiveness: Some people may find it a bit difficult to reposition on the Beautyrest mattress. Because it has thick foam layers, it doesn’t respond as quickly to movement as a traditional innerspring mattress. 
• Customer Service: It’s harder to get in touch with a Beautyrest representative than we would expect. They don’t have a live chat feature on their website, nor do they have a general customer service phone number. You must instead wait for an email response.   
• Off-Gassing: Because this mattress has thick polyfoam and memory foam layers, it has a slight scent when first unboxed. This odor is common for new memory foam and hybrid mattresses and should fade within a day or two. 

Motion Isolation

If you sleep with a partner, kids, or your furry pet, motion transfer is something you should look out for. When your sleep partner moves throughout the night, the last thing you want is to be awoken by their tossing and turning.

To see how well a mattress limits motion transfer, we conduct two tests. In the first test, we balance a glass of red wine on the mattress and have one of our mattress testers move around on the other side. In the second, our mattress experts lie side-by-side and take turns tossing and turning. They each rate how well the mattress limited motion transfer. 

The Beautyrest Black earned a combined score of 9 out of 10 for motion transfer, meaning you will barely be jostled by the movements of your bed partner. This is great news for people who sleep with a partner who’s overly active at night. 

Responsiveness

Responsiveness is a term that describes how quickly a mattress adapts to your movements. Traditional memory foam mattresses, for instance, are known to have a quicksand feeling that doesn’t allow for ease-of-movement. On the other end of the spectrum are traditional innerspring mattresses whose bouncy feel makes it easy to move around. 

The thing is, responsiveness is no longer as simple as mattress type. Some proprietary memory foams are incredibly responsive, while some hybrid mattresses have deeply conforming foam layers that can make you feel stuck. This is why we put every mattress to our responsiveness test. What we do is have our mattress experts change sleeping positions and rate how easy it was to move around and get comfortable in the new position. 

Our sleep testers gave the Beautyrest Black a 7/10 for responsiveness. This isn’t a horrible score by any means, but it does tell us that you may feel a slight delay in the mattress materials as you toss and turn. If you’re someone who moves around a lot, this may not be the best fit. But for the average sleeper, this responsiveness should be okay.

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Pressure Relief

Waking up with aches and pains due to your mattress can leave you feeling sore all day, especially if you already suffer from back, neck, or hip pain. If you’re a side sleeper or someone with joint pain, you want a mattress that’s soft enough to relieve pressure from these crucial areas. 

We get technical when it comes to pressure relief. We take a pressure mapping film and place it on top of the mattress. Our testers then take turns lying down and we examine the computer-generated pressure film. What we want to see are cool colors—blues and greens. Reds show regions of very high pressure and yellows areas of moderate pressure. 

Take a look at the image below. There were no areas of red and only a small yellow region at the hips. These are some of the best results we’ve seen at the Mattress Advisor lab, earning the Beautyrest Black a 9.5/10 for pressure relief.

Spinal Alignment 

Your posture is just as important at night while you sleep as it is during the day when you’re walking around or sitting at a desk. Your mattress should keep your spine straight while allowing it to maintain its natural curve. 

We have our sleep testers lie on their sides to get a close-up look at their spine alignment. What we want to see is a straight spine from the base to the tip of the spine. The Beautyrest Black did an incredible job keeping the spine in a neutral alignment, earning it a perfect 10/10 for spinal alignment. This is what we want to see when recommending a mattress to someone with back pain. 

 

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On the Firmness Scale

The Beautyrest Black comes in two firmnesses. The standard mattress is a medium-firm bed with a firmness that falls at a 6 on the 1-10 firmness scale (10 is the firmest). Medium-firm mattresses are preferred by the average sleeper, particularly stomach and back sleepers.

The Cooling + Comfort upgrade boasts an additional layer of gel memory foam for a sumptuous pillow top feel. This mattress’s firmness falls at a 4, or a medium-soft firmness. The additional cushion works best for side sleepers or anyone who finds most mattresses too firm.

Which Sleeping Positions Are Supported

Thanks to two firmness levels, medium-soft and medium-firm, this mattress supports every sleeping position. Most back and stomach sleepers will prefer the medium-firm option, which Beautyrest refers to as their medium mattress. The plush pillow top model is best suited for side sleepers and anyone who requires a softer sleeping surface.

Because this mattress underperformed in our responsiveness test, it may not be the best choice for combination sleepers. The thick layers of comfort foam can make it a bit challenging to move around, and so we recommend taking a look at our list of best mattresses for combination sleepers for some alternative options.

On the Coolness Scale

The baseline Beautyrest Black mattress sleeps cooler than most mattresses. The Beautyrest BlackICE system incorporates cooling technologies throughout the mattress. This includes cooling SilkAIR fibers in the mattress cover, temperature-dispersing gel in the memory foam, and innerspring coils that support airflow. 

For extra-hot sleepers, consider opting for the Cooling Upgrade or the Cooling + Comfort Upgrade. Both mattresses sleep 20% cooler than the original Beautyrest Black.

Body Type Support

The Beautyrest Black doesn’t have a set weight limit. That being said, we believe that it’s durable enough for plus-size sleepers. The 9” layer of innerspring coils is much thicker than most other mattresses, delivering sufficient support and durability. In addition, the 4”–6” of foam layers atop the supportive coils provide enough cushion for bigger bodies.

What Type of Bed Frame Should Be Used?

The Beautyrest Black mattress will work with most bed frames, foundations, and bases, including adjustable bases. Beautyrest does recommend that you use a box spring or some other solid surface to lay your mattress on. If using a slatted foundation, the slats should be no more than two inches apart.

How It’s Constructed

The Beautyrest Black is a hybrid mattress that measures between 13” and 15”. There are three versions: the Original, the Cooling Upgrade, and the Cooling + Comfort Upgrade. Here’s a breakdown of each.

Beautyrest Black Sizes and Cost

Size	Dimensions	Weight	Price*
Twin XL	80” x 38” x 13”/15”	60–76 lbs.	$2,249–$2,949
Full	75” x 53” x 13”/15”	84–97 lbs.	$2,529–$3,229
Queen	80” x 60” x 13”/15”	104–123 lbs.	$2,699–$3,499
King	80” x 76” x 13”/15”	133–156 lbs.	$3,199–$4,199
Cal King	84” x 72” x 13”/15”	140–162 lbs.	$3,199–$4,199

*Prices do not reflect exclusive offers or discounts. Click below to see the best price for the Beautyrest Black mattress.

Setting up the Mattress 

Every Simmons Beautyrest Black mattress comes with complimentary White Glove Delivery, so you won’t need to set it up! Instead, a Simmons representative will do that for you at a pre-scheduled date and time. Expect a mild off-gassing odor that should fade within a day or two.

Shopping Online With Beautyrest

Here’s what you can expect when you buy a new Beautyrest mattress online. 

Policy	Details
Delivery	Free delivery; arrives in 5–14 business days
Trial Period	100 nights
Warranty	10 years
Return Policy	Free returns
Financing	Available through Affirm

 

Free Shipping With White Glove Delivery

The Beautyrest Black mattress comes standard with free white glove delivery anywhere in the contiguous United States. With white glove delivery, a Simmons representative will deliver, carry, unbox, and set up the mattress for you. If you have an old mattress that you don’t want, they can also dispose of it. 

Currently, Simmons does not ship to Alaska or Hawaii.  

Trying Out the Mattress

You have 100 nights to try the Beautyrest Black mattress. If you decide that it isn’t the right fit for you during the 100-night trial, you can return it for a full refund. Just contact Simmons Beautyrest at supports@beautyrest.com to get started. 

The 100-night trial is the most common sleep trial that you’ll find. However, one thing makes this policy stand out. Unlike most companies that require you to wait 30 days before initiating a return, Simmons will accept your return at any time during the trial period. We do recommend giving your new mattress at least 2–4 weeks before deciding for or against it. This gives your body time to adjust to the unfamiliar sleeping surface. 

Beautyrest Warranty Coverage

The Beautyrest Black comes with a 10-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials or errors in workmanship. One of the more common warranty claims for beds with generous foam layers is for body indentations. You’re covered once there’s an indentation greater than 1.5”.  

The Beautyrest warranty does not cover:

• Burns or tears
• Damages in the cover, fabric, corner guards, or handles from regular use
• Damages due to the use of a support system or foundation not recommended by Simmons Beautyrest
• The mattress doesn’t hold your weight or isn’t your preferred height

Always remember to read the full warranty before purchasing.

To submit a warranty claim, contact Beautyrest’s warranty inquiry department. You may call them at 877-399-9397 or email them at customerassistance@simmons.com. 

How To Get in Touch With the Company

It’s much harder to get in touch with Beautyrest than with the majority of other mattress brands. While they do have a contact us page with detailed information on which department to contact for what, they only provide an email for orders on their website. This email is support@beautyrest.com. When we’ve had questions, we’ve received an email response within one business day.  

Return Policy

If you decide to return the Beautyrest Black during the 100-night trial period, send them an email at support@beautyrest.com. Be sure to have your receipt in order to prove that you’re the original owner. They will send a representative to your home to pick up the mattress. After it’s been picked up, you can expect to see a refund shortly on your original form of payment.  

Is It the Right Mattress For You?

The Beautyrest Black is a high-quality hybrid mattress. You can feel its luxuriant construction when you lie on its surface. The generous foam layers bring ample pressure relief, while the pocketed coils keep the body impressively well aligned. 

When we tested this mattress at our in-house lab, what impressed us most was how well it supported healthy spine alignment paired with nearly perfect pressure relief. There are few mattresses that we’ve found that do such a good job in both of these tests, which tells us that this is one of the best mattresses for people with body aches and pains. 

The base Black model has a universal medium-firm feel, the preferred firmness of the average sleeper. And if you want a softer feel, there’s a Cooling + Comfort upgrade that adds even more cushion without sacrificing support. These multiple options make this mattress work for every sleeping position and body size. 

While the Beautyrest Black is an excellent mattress, it’s not perfect for everyone. Because of its thick top foam layers, it’s not as responsive as some mattresses. For a hybrid mattress that’s a bit easier to move around on, we recommend the Brooklyn Aurora mattress. And if the Black is out of your budget, the Helix mattresses bring high-quality at a more affordable price.   

Comparing the Mattress

The Beautyrest Black vs Other Hybrid Mattresses

There are a lot of things that distinguish the Beautyrest Black from other hybrid mattresses. The biggest differentiator is that the Beautyrest Black is one of the most luxurious hybrid beds around. This is reflected by its 13”–15” height, which is far thicker than the more common 10” thickness, and by its performance in the Mattress Advisor lab. It earned high marks in nearly all of our tests, demonstrating its high-quality construction. 

While the Beautyrest Black is one of the nicest hybrids around, it comes with a fitting price point. Starting at $2,299 for a queen-size mattress, it’s more expensive than your average hybrid mattress. 

The Beautyrest Black vs Other Beautyrest Mattresses

The Beautyrest Black is Beautyrest’s highest-end mattress. This means a more opulent feel, but also a higher price point. Here’s how it compares to each of their mattresses. 

The Beautyrest Black vs The Beautyrest Black Hybrid

The Beautyrest Black Hybrid, also known as the Beautyrest Hybrid, has a similar construction as the Beautyrest Black. They’re both hybrid mattresses with base models around 13”, but the Beautyrest Hybrid is a medium firmness and the Beautyrest Black Original a medium-firm bed. Both offer upgrades for additional cooling potential and added softness. 

During our in-house testing, the Beautyrest Black outperformed the Beautyrest Hybrid in our tests for pressure relief and spine alignment. This makes it superior for most people with body aches or pains. The Beautyrest Black Hybrid was more responsive and slightly cooler, so it’s better for sleepers who toss and turn and hot sleepers. 

Read more about the Beautyrest Black Hybrid. 

The Beautyrest Black vs the Beautyrest Harmony Lux Carbon

The Beautyrest Harmony Lux Carbon mattress is another luxury hybrid mattress. Both it and the standard Beautyrest Black are 13” thick, offering plenty of cushion and support for every sleeper, no matter their body size or sleeping position. They both offer a supple pillow top for an extra fee. 

While there are many similarities between these beds, there are also noteworthy differences. To start, the Harmony Lux Carbon bed is much less expensive than the Beautyrest Black. It also comes in three firmnesses at its standard price point, while the Beautyrest Black comes in just one. 

The Beautyrest Black outperformed the Harmony Lux Carbon in our pressure relief and spine alignment tests. These results make it a better choice for people with back, neck, hip, or shoulder pain. However, the Harmony Lux Carbon has a more responsive surface, so it’s an excellent choice for combination sleepers and those who toss and turn. 

Interested in the Harmony Lux Carbon? See how it performed in our Beautyrest Harmony Lux Carbon mattress review. 

The Beautyrest Black vs the Beautyrest Harmony Lux Diamond

The Beautyrest Harmony Lux Diamond mattress has a slightly lower price point than the Beautyrest Black. Both are high-end hybrid beds with generous comfort layers and supportive pocketed coils. 

The Lux Diamond has even thicker foam layers, making it a good mattress for people who love an ultra-soft and conforming feel. The Beautyrest Black has a more balanced feel where you won’t feel like you’re sinking into plush foam. The average sleeper will prefer the medium-firm feel of the Black.

Check out our Harmony Lux Diamond mattress review for more info. 

The Beautyrest Black vs the Beautyrest Harmony

The Harmony is Beautyrest’s most affordable mattress while the Black is their most expensive. However, they’re both hybrid mattresses with a similar thickness that come in multiple firmness options. Go with the Beautyrest Black if you want to spend more money on a more luxurious feel, or the Harmony if you want a high-quality mattress at a budget-friendly price.

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