Brooklyn Aurora Mattress Review

The TL;DR: The Brooklyn Aurora luxury hybrid mattress is perfect for every sleep position thanks to three firmness options. Foam layers ensure cushioning feel while a layer of innerspring coils adds stability and responsiveness. It’s one of the best mattresses for hot sleepers. Plus, you have 120 nights to try it out.  

Who Is the Brooklyn Aurora Mattress Best for?

Brooklyn Aurora Highlights

What makes it unique:

• The Aurora is one of the highest scoring hybrid mattresses that we’ve tested at the Mattress Advisor lab! This means it performed well when it comes to comfort, function, durability, social impact, and customer experience. 
• The soft model is one of the best mattresses for side sleepers thanks to generous soft comfort layers and impressive spine alignment. 
• The Aurora mattress comes in three firmness levels: soft, medium, and firm. These various firmnesses make the Aurora an excellent choice, no matter your sleeping position. 
• This mattress is one of the coolest (temperature wise) mattresses we’ve ever had in the Mattress Lab. Even weeks after unboxing, it was still cool to the touch. In fact, it’s one of our top-rated best cooling mattresses for hot sleepers.

Our Video Review

Want to see how the Aurora mattress performed during our in-house testing? Check out our video below to help you determine if this is the mattress for you!

Our Lab Scores

Check out the table below to see how the Brooklyn Bedding mattress performed in our 14-point evaluation. You can learn more about our review and scoring process here. 

⭐Total Score for the Brooklyn Aurora Mattress: 8.9/10⭐

Pro/Con Highlights

✅ Pros

• Cooling: The Aurora mattress is cool to the touch with cooling technology found throughout the mattress. It’s excellent for hot sleepers!
• Responsiveness: Do you toss and turn in your sleep? If so, you’ll appreciate how easy it is to move around on the Brooklyn Aurora. Our sleep testers enjoyed the ease of movement. 
• Couples: Our testers were impressed with the motion isolation abilities of the Aurora, so you and your partner won’t wake one another when you move around. They also found the edges comfortable to lie on, so you can spread out when you need to. 
• Spine alignment: One of the most important tests that we do for those with back pain is spine alignment. The Aurora mattress did a good job supporting healthy spine alignment for our sleep testers, telling us that this bed is excellent for those with back pain. 

❌ Cons

• Off-gassing: You’ll notice a slight odor when you first unbox the Aurora mattress. This scent, known as off-gassing, is temporary. We noticed it dissipate within a few hours. 
• Non-conforming: Because this mattress has a layer of memory foam, some people may expect a hugging sensation. However, the Aurora is made primarily of polyfoam and innerspring coils, so the feel is more balanced between give and support. 

Cooling Technology 

Every layer of the Brooklyn Aurora mattress is designed for cooler sleep, but it’s the top foam layer that boasts the most revolutionary cooling technology. 

The first layer of the Brooklyn Aurora mattress is comprised of Copper Gel Energex™ foam that’s infused with patent-pending TitanCool™ beads, a phase change molecule that regulates body temperature. It keeps your sleep surface at the optimal temperature for sleeping—88 degrees. These cooling gel beads liquefy at higher temperatures to provide cooling relief.

When we lay down on the Aurora, the surface was cool to the touch. Unlike other mattresses with thick foam layers, you can feel the Aurora’s ability to stop heat retention along the surface. The result? A cool, dry night’s sleep, even for the hottest sleepers.

Responsiveness

Responsiveness is a measure of how easy it is to move around on a mattress and get comfortable in a new position. We had our sleep testers switch from one position to the next and rate how quickly they got comfortable on a scale from 1–10. They scored it a 9.25/10, meaning it’s very easy to move around! 

Pressure Relief

We test every mattress using a pressure mapping film to see how well it distributes weight. High pressure areas as shown by reds and yellows. As you can see, both of our sleep testers experienced areas of high pressure at the hips and shoulders, the pressure points that tend to cause the most discomfort while sleeping. 

However, it’s important to note that we tested the medium Aurora mattress. It’s the soft model that’s designed specifically for side sleepers. Softer foam means superior pressure relief at the hips and shoulders. As such, we recommend that side-only sleepers opt for the soft firmness level for optimal comfort.

What Is the Firmness Level?

The Brooklyn Aurora comes in 3 firmness levels:

• Soft: The soft mattress registers as a 3 on the 1–10 firmness scale, a score that means the bed is very soft. 
• Medium: The medium firmness mattress falls at a 5 on the 1–10 firmness scale. This mattress balances plush contouring with support so you don’t feel like you’re sinking into the bed’s surface. 
• Firm: The firm mattress registers at a 7 on the 1–10 firmness scale, meaning it’s a medium-firm bed. This mattress still offers some cushion, but you’ll definitely feel like you’re sleeping “on” rather than “in” the mattress surface.

Is It Good for Your Sleeping Position?

With 3 firmness levels, the Aurora mattress supports every sleeping position. Most side sleepers prefer the plush feel of the soft mattress while combination sleepers do well with the balanced feel of the medium bed. Back sleepers and stomach sleepers tend to prefer either the medium or the firm, depending on firmness preference.

Is the Aurora Cooling?

The Brooklyn Aurora mattress is one of the coolest mattresses that we’ve tested. Not only does it contain proprietary cooling technology, but we could feel the difference between it and other mattresses. From the moment we touched the Aurora, we enjoyed the refreshingly cool mattress surface.

Will It Support Your Body Type?

The Brooklyn Aurora has different weight limits depending on the mattress firmness:

• Soft: Ideal weight is up to 175 lbs per side of the bed. 
• Medium: Ideal weight is up to 225 pounds per side of the bed. 
• Firm: Ideal weight is up to 250 pounds per side of the bed. 

When finding the right mattress for your body weight, it’s important to understand that mattresses feel softer to heavier people and firmer to lighter people. A foam that might feel supportive to a lighter person can cause excess sinkage for someone who’s heavier. 

Though the Aurora is not made with heavy people in mind, it has all of the things plus-size people need in a mattress: it has thick foam layers, it’s cooling, and very durable. 

Do You Need a Bed Frame?

The Brooklyn Aurora works well on any sturdy foundation with minimal-to-no flex. This includes platform beds, slatted bases, adjustable bed frames, box springs, and bunkie boards.

Inner Layers and Feel

The Aurora mattress is a luxury hybrid mattress made from five layers of polyfoam, memory foam, and innerspring coils. Let’s take a look at what each layer is made from and how that influences the mattress’s feel.

Brooklyn Aurora Mattress Sizes, Dimensions, and Pricing

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Setting Up the Mattress

Brooklyn Bedding is a bed-in-a-box mattress brand, so your new mattress will arrive compressed in a box. When we unboxed the Brooklyn Bedding mattress, we had an easy time getting it set up. With two of us, it took just under two minutes. Because the mattress is a bit heavy, you may want to get the help of a friend.  

We did notice a slight off-gassing odor. Rest assured that this is normal and that the scent will slowly fade, typically disappearing within a few hours.

Brooklyn Bedding Company Information

Ready to buy a Brooklyn Aurora mattress? Here’s what you can expect when you do. 

Delivering the Mattress

Brooklyn Aurora mattresses ship for free within the contiguous 48 states, with additional fees for shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada. Within the lower 48 states, you can expect to receive your mattress in 3–4 business days.* Your new bed will arrive compressed in a box on   your doorstep. 

*With COVID-19, there may be shipping delays. Contact Brooklyn Bedding customer service to get a better idea as to when to expect your mattress. 

Brooklyn Bedding Trial Period

Brooklyn Bedding mattresses come with a 120-night sleep trial, slightly longer than the industry-standard 100-night trial. You must keep your new mattress for 30 nights before initiating a return. This is pretty standard because it takes up to 30 nights for your body to adjust to a new bed. 

If you decide to return your mattress during the trial period, you’ll receive a full refund. Simply contact Brooklyn Bedding and they’ll have someone come to your doorstep to pick up the mattress. 

Going Over Your Warranty

The Brooklyn Aurora comes with the industry-standard 10-year warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship, such as indentation of greater than 1”, splitting, or cracking. Contact Brooklyn Bedding’s customer service to submit a warranty claim.  

Talking to Customer Service

Brooklyn Bedding is known for their commitment to customer satisfaction. We’ve only had good experiences when working with Brooklyn Bedding customer service. Here’s how you can contact them. 

• Phone at 1-888-210-8751
• Live chat at brooklynbedding.com 
• Email using their contact us form

Their hours are Monday to Friday, 7am-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm MST. 

Check out what other customers have to say about the Brooklyn Aurora in these customer reviews.

Going Over Your Return Policy

Returning a Brooklyn Bedding mattress is simple. All you need to do is contact their customer service department during your 120-day sleep trial period. Just don’t forget that you must wait 30 days to have given your mattress a chance!

Once you contact Brooklyn Bedding, they’ll set up a time for a representative to come to your home and pick up the mattress. If you want to return it for a full refund, you’ll see a refund within a few days of the mattress pickup. If you’d like to exchange it for another BB mattress, you can do that too.

Should You Take Home the Brooklyn Aurora?

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora is a luxury hybrid mattress. With a soft, medium, and firm model, there’s an Aurora mattress for every sleeping position. The soft is excellent for side sleepers, the medium for every sleeping position, and the firm for people who prefer a flat surface without too much hugging. It’s an exceptionally cool mattress, perfect for hot sleepers. 

As one of the highest all-around performing mattresses that we’ve tested, there aren’t too many things to be concerned about regarding the Aurora mattress. One word of caution would be to people who like extra-firm mattresses. Even the firm Aurora is more of a medium-firm bed. Additionally, it does have a higher-than-average price tag, so if you’re looking for something cheaper, check out our top picks for the best budget mattresses. 

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Brooklyn Aurora vs Other Hybrids

What sets the Brooklyn Bedding apart from other hybrid mattresses is two-fold. First, it has thick comfort foam layers measuring 4.5”, plenty to cushion pressure points and dampen motion transfer. Second, the Aurora mattress is one of the coolest (temperature-wise) beds that we’ve tested. If you sleep hot, you’ll find relief with the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora. 

Brooklyn Aurora vs Other Brooklyn Bedding Mattresses

• Aurora vs Signature: Both beds are hybrid mattresses with a similar construction. The Aurora is a more luxurious version that offers superior motion isolation, cooling, and responsiveness. The Signature’s upper foam layer delivers greater pressure relief and the mattress is less expensive than the Aurora. Read our Brooklyn Signature mattres review. 
• Aurora vs Sedona: Both are luxury hybrid mattresses, but the Sedona is the most opulent. The Sedona is 1” thicker and contains more memory foam for a distinct cradling memory foam feel. The Aurora comes in 3 firmness options (soft, medium, and firm), but the Sedona only comes in medium firmness. Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Sedona mattress review.
• Aurora vs Spartan: Two of the highest scoring hybrid mattresses we’ve tested at Mattress Advisor. The Spartan is designed for recovery and is better for the elderly and athletes due to superior pressure relief and spine alignment. The Aurora is cooler and better dampens motion, ideal for couples. Read our Brooklyn Spartan mattress review. 
• Aurora vs Bloom: Both are luxury hybrid mattresses, but their materials differ substantially. The Aurora utilizes memory foam and polyfoam for a distinct foam feel, while the Bloom uses organic wool, cotton, and Talalay latex for a medium latex hybrid feel. The Bloom is eco-friendly and offers superior pressure relief. The Aurora comes in more firmness options and better isolates movements, perfect for couples. Read our Bloom Hybrid mattress review. 
• Aurora vs Bowery: The Bowery is the least expensive BB mattress, and it comes in an all-foam and hybrid option. Both Bowery mattresses have a firmness that falls around a medium to medium-firm, while the Aurora comes in 3 firmness levels: soft, medium, and firm. The Aurora is cooler and more responsive than the Bowery. Read our Brooklyn Bowery and Bowery Hybrid reviews. 
• Aurora vs Titan: The Titan is a hybrid mattress designed for plus-size people. It’s able to support people who weigh up to 550 pounds, while the Aurora is better for those who weigh 250 pounds or less. The Titan only comes in one firmness, which is firmer than any of the three Aurora firmness options. Read our Titan mattress review. 
• Aurora vs Plank: The Plank is a two-sided all-foam mattress designed for people who love extra-firm mattresses. The softer side is as firm as the firmest Aurora mattress, while the firmer side is one of the firmest beds we’ve tested. The Aurora’s hybrid design and multiple firmness options are better for the average sleeper, side sleepers, and anyone who prefers a cushiony surface. Read our Plank mattress review.

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