If you’re looking for a new mattress that offers a premium balance of comfort and support, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress should be at the top of your list. It’s a high-quality mattress that’s relatively affordable, perfect for back sleepers on a budget.
But is this the right bed for you? I personally tested the medium model of this mattress and broke down all my findings to help you figure that out. Our testers have evaluated more than 500 mattresses and helped 5,919 people find a new mattress in 2024 alone.
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature is an affordable, no-frills bed with a medium-firm feel that should work for a wide variety of sleepers. While it’s made with durable materials and should last up to 10 years, it isn’t the most luxurious option. If you’re looking for a premium bed, check out the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe. Learn more in our video review.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress Performance: My Overall Rating
We evaluate all our mattresses using our testing methodology, which includes scoring beds across a variety of performance categories, and then factoring those scores into an overall rating. The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid performed well across the board, a sign of a well-rounded mattress. It’s one of the best mattresses for cooling and edge support and earned an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5.
For more information on how each score is measured, hover over the icon to see a quick explanation.
Watch Us Test the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress
I Recommend the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid For…
- Back sleepers. These sleepers should enjoy the mix of pressure relief and support offered by the bed’s hybrid construction.
- Budget shoppers. The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is considered a value mattress. Brooklyn Bedding owns its own factory, so the company is able to save costs that way. This bed is often discounted throughout the year.
- Combination sleepers. Hybrid beds are easy to move around on, meaning you won’t feel stuck and should be able to change positions with ease.
I Don’t Recommend the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid For…
- Couples. Despite its hybrid construction, this bed has pretty good motion isolation, which means you shouldn’t feel much disturbance from the other side of the mattress.
- Fans of memory foam mattresses. While the mattress incorporates foam comfort layers, you won’t really sink into this bed as you would a traditional all-foam bed.
- People looking for bells and whistles. The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is a standard model, so it doesn’t have many luxury elements to it. It’s still a high-quality bed, but there are beds out there that have more extras and bonus features.
How Firm Is the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress?
We rate mattresses on a firmness scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being soft as a cotton ball, and 10 being as firm as a plank. After lying down in each position on the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, I found it to be a 7/10. This means it’s a touch firmer than the industry-standard medium-firm. The bed has an on-top feel with some cushioning from the pillow top, creating a balanced sleep surface.
Since this bed is on the firmer side, I’d recommend it for stomach sleepers and back sleepers over side sleepers. However the upper foam layers do provide a bit of contouring, so I was comfortable on my side.
Dr. Raj Dasgupta, our chief medical advisor and a quadruple board-certified physician, says, “Be sure that your mattress is not too firm for your needs, as a too-firm mattress can be uncomfortable, taking your spine out of alignment and putting undue stress on pressure points.” I think the Signature Hybrid may feel a bit firm to some, especially if they’re of a lighter weight. We’ll get more into that later.
How Well Did the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Perform?
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid earned pretty solid scores all around. If you’re curious as to how it stacks up to other beds we’ve tested, check out how it compares to some of the averages.
| Test | Performance | Average |
| Firmness | 7/10 – [Medium-Firm/Firm] | 6.6/10 – Medium-Firm |
| Side Sleeper Comfort | Good | – |
| Back Sleeper Comfort | Excellent | – |
| Stomach Sleeper Comfort | Excellent | – |
| Pressure Relief | 4/5 | 3.7 |
| Edge Support | 4/5 | – |
| Cooling | 4.5/5 | 3.3 |
| Motion Isolation | 4/5 | 3.8 |
| Response | 4/5 | – |
| Sinkage Depth | 3.25″ | 3.25″ |
| Sinkage Rating | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce Height | 21″ | 15.9″ |
| Bounce Rating | 5/5 | 4.2 |
| Noise | 4/5 | 4.3 |
| Trial Period | 4/5 | – |
| Warranty | 5/5 | – |
How Does the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Feel for Different Body Types and Sleeping Positions?
Your body weight and preferred sleeping position both factor into how a mattress feels and which type of mattress is best for you. Let’s dive into which categories will enjoy the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid.
| Sleeper Weight | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Light (under 130lbs) | Unpleasant | Good | Excellent |
| Average (130-230lbs) | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Heavy (over 230lbs) | Good | Excellent | Unpleasant |
Heavyweight Tester – 6’7”, 270 lbs
“For me, the Signature was really great when I was on my back. For a baseline model, the Signature is a great, affordable pick for back sleepers who don’t need bells and whistles. But the medium model was really only good on my back. I would have preferred something with a thicker comfort layer for my side, and something much firmer on my stomach.” – Marten
Average-weight Tester – 5’5”, 170 lbs
“Sleeping on my back was super comfortable. I felt evenly supported and my lower back was filled in, no noticeable gapping. I also really like this bed on my stomach. The cushioning is good for my chest and midsection, but I’m otherwise pretty supported.” – Livvi
Lightweight Tester – 5’5”, 122 lbs
“It feels pretty nice on my back. The only place I feel a little pressure buildup is near my neck.” – Kate
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid In-Depth Test Results
Pressure Relief
We test pressure relief using a specialized mat, which we spread across the surface of the bed, and then lie on top of it in the back- and side-sleeping positions. This generates a color-coded thermal pressure map that measures the average pressure across the mat, as well as where it builds up the most. Blue and green are signs of low pressure, while yellow and red mean high pressure. Generally we want to see more of the former, as it indicates less stress on common pressure points.
We gave this bed an overall pressure relief score of 4/5. We had testers in each weight category rate their experiences on the mattress to devise this score, so let’s take a look at what they had to say about each position.
Lightweight Sleepers
Our lightweight tester Kate Gorman had quite some difficulty getting comfortable on her side. She noted, “I definitely feel pressure in my shoulder and in the trapezius area. My spine is also leaning down into my shoulder,” which influenced her pressure relief score of 3/5 on her side. On the pressure map, there was some yellow around her shoulder. Despite this, her overall pressure rating was 12.97, which is about average for lightweight sleepers.
On her back, Kate liked this mattress way better. At 11.04, her overall pressure was a little lower than it was on her side. She said, “The only place I feel a little pressure buildup is near my neck.” (I’ll note that neck pain can often be a product of an ill-suited pillow, rather than your mattress.) Otherwise, the pressure map showed all blues, suggesting very little pressure. She rated the bed at a 4/5 for pressure relief on her back.
Average-Weight Sleepers
Our average-weight tester Kayla Godfrey liked the mattress on her side. She said, “It feels like it contours my body in a nice way. I feel slight pressure on my hip, but that is pretty typical for me on all mattresses when I’m on my side. It felt good, but wasn’t anything memorable.” She rated the mattress between a 3.5 and 4 for this, but ultimately we rounded up to 4/5. Her average pressure was about 17, which is a little on the high side. There was quite a bit of yellow on her hip and some red on her calves.
On her back, the difference was immediately noticeable. Her overall pressure dropped to 13.74, which is fairly low for this sleeper type. Kayla described her experience: “It feels really good on my back with minimal to no pressure. I have a larger bottom half, so the mattress is sinking in enough to compensate for that and keeping my spine aligned. This is not something I normally feel on mattresses.” She rated the pressure relief on her back at a 5/5.
Heavyweight Sleepers
Our heavyweight tester Matt Schickling didn’t mind the Signature Hybrid on his side. He said, “I feel slight pressure on the hip, but it doesn’t sour me on the mattress. It’s overall pretty comfortable.” He rated the pressure relief for his side at a 4/5. It’s worth noting that his overall pressure reading was about 14.83, which is on the lower end for someone of a higher weight. His pressure map only showed a touch of green around the hips, suggesting almost zero pressure.
On his back, Matt had a similar experience. “This is overall pretty comfortable,” he said. “I feel supported. If I had to pick a specific area for pressure buildup, I’d pick my lower back, but it’s like a tinge.” He rated the Signature Hybrid’s pressure relief at a 4/5 on his back. Again, his overall pressure reading was on the lower side at 12.96. The pressure map showed all blues and greens across the board.
Edge Support
I tested this mattress for edge support, which refers to how well the perimeter of the bed holds up when bearing weight. First, I sat at the edge of the mattress and climbed in and out of bed, gauging how secure I felt. I didn’t need to use my hands to get on or off the mattress, and though I felt the edge collapsing a bit under my weight, it didn’t dip enough to compromise the integrity of its support. At no point did I feel like I was at any risk of sliding off.
I also lay down in each position on the edge of the mattress, and I found that each position felt just as secure as the next. I was even able to seamlessly switch between them without fearing I’d slide off. If you’re an older person or someone with mobility concerns concerned about edge support, you have nothing to worry about with the Signature Hybrid. I gave the bed a near-perfect 4.5/5 in this category.
Cooling
We test cooling by using a heat gun to measure the surface temperature of a mattress before we’ve lain on it, and then again after resting on it for seven minutes. For the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, the initial temperature reading was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The mattress didn’t feel particularly cool-to-the-touch.
As I was resting, I didn’t feel any noticeable heat buildup around my body, but neither did it feel actively cooling. After the seven minutes were complete, the temperature gun read 72.1 degrees Fahrenheit. This 4.1-degree increase is a sign of excellent cooling, which is why I gave the mattress a 4.5/5. I also felt around the cover where I had been lying, and I didn’t notice any heat retention. Overall, I’d say this bed is a great cooling mattress.
Motion Isolation
As a light sleeper, one of the main things I look for in a mattress is motion isolation. However, I’m also notoriously picky when it comes to judging this category. (I’d love to find a mattress that completely stifles all human movement, but alas, not yet.)
We test motion isolation in two ways: with a water glass and a partner. The water glass test yielded some impressive results. First, I planted a glass of water on one side of the bed. As I bounced and moved around on the other side, there was a bit of rippling inside the glass, but nothing that caused alarm. It wobbled the most egregiously when I mimicked the act of getting in and out of bed, which is to be expected.
As for the partner test, I lay down on one side with a blindfold while my testing partner moved around on the other side. For the most part, most of the smaller movements were absorbed by the pillow top. However, I could easily feel when my partner got on and off of the mattress, and sometimes discern what he was doing when he got especially close.
With these results in mind, I’d say that couples should be pleasantly satisfied with the Signature Hybrid’s motion transfer score (4/5)—especially for a hybrid, a bouncy mattress type that doesn’t always perform well in this category.
Response
I’m also notoriously picky when it comes to responsiveness. I’m a combination sleeper and a particularly restless one at that, so I prefer a bed that’ll launch me across the surface and make it easier to shift positions. The Signature Hybrid definitely has some bounce from the coils, but the pillow top can come across as doughy—especially when rolling from your back to stomach. Still, I wouldn’t say this mattress is a no for combination sleepers. You shouldn’t feel “stuck” in the mattress at any point. This is why I gave it a 4/5 for response.
Sinkage: Moderate
The Signature Hybrid sank about 3.25 inches when we placed the weighted ball on the bed’s surface. This moderate sinkage reflects the bed’s on-top feeling, and it should also bode pretty well for its overall durability.
Bounce
For our bounce test, we rebound a ball off the surface of the mattress and record the height it bounces into the air. For the Signature Hybrid, we recorded a whopping 21 inches of bounce. This earned the mattress a 5/5 score. Though we don’t recommend jumping on your mattress, you should be able to do so easily on the Signature Hybrid.
Noise
The Signature Hybrid has innerspring coils in its construction, which can sometimes cause noise. This, however, wasn’t the case in our noise test. We really only noticed what we’d describe as a “crinkling” noise, most likely from the foams in the pillow top. There’s a possibility that the coils can start to creak later in the mattress’s lifetime, but I’d say that this is unlikely. We gave the noise test an overall score of 4/5.
Sex
Sexually active folks may want to consider a mattress that’s responsive for changing positions, as well as one with solid edges so you can make full use of the bed’s surface area. Thankfully, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid scored high in both of these categories. This means the bed should work great for these activities.
We tested this mattress on an adjustable base, specifically in the Zero-Gravity position, where the head and legs are slightly elevated. The mattress didn’t totally conform to the base, but getting into the mattress (especially with a partner) should help push the mattress down into the proper position.
Adjustable Base Compatibility
This bed has coils, so it may not be as easily compressed and folded as an all-foam bed, but it is still compatible with an adjustable base—just don’t expect it to crease super neatly.
Two-Hour Nap Test
My fellow tester Marten performed the two-hour nap test and had this to say: “Even though I’m more of a side sleeper, for a quick nap, I found myself preferring my back. I just felt the best in this position, so that’s how I napped. The top comfort layers are great for providing body contouring, and because this was a medium-firm bed, I didn’t sink too far into it, either.”
When he tested this bed, it was in the middle of a Texas summer. He noted, “I run pretty hot naturally. I didn’t have the specialized cooling pillow top that Brooklyn Bedding offers, but I still felt pretty comfortable. Plus, when I turned on the air conditioning and a ceiling fan, things evened out. When I woke up, I wasn’t hot or sweaty, and I felt fairly refreshed.”
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Customer Experience Scores
We rated Brooklyn Bedding’s customer experience for the Signature Hybrid at 4/5. Let’s take a deeper look at what goes into this overall score.
Trial Period
Brooklyn Bedding offers a 120-night trial with their mattresses. The industry standard is anywhere from a mere 30 days to a full year, so we’d consider this a particularly generous sleep trial. We gave it a 4/5 in this category. Just note that all Brooklyn Bedding mattresses have a flat return fee, which is $99.
Warranty
Most mattress companies offer around a 10-year warranty with their beds, which lines up with the average lifespan of a new mattress. And for the longest time, this was also the case for most Brooklyn Bedding mattresses. However, the company now offers a limited lifetime warranty for all their mattresses, not just the Signature Hybrid. This is a testament to the quality of the bed and how long it should last. Lifetime warranties automatically earn a 5/5 in our books.
Unboxing and Moving
The Signature Hybrid comes compressed in a box like many online mattresses. When it arrived at our studio, the box was completely intact. Our testers didn’t report any initial off-gassing from the bed. Our unboxing team found it easy to open—they had two people work together to unbox it, but noted it could have been a one-person job. Unraveling the bed and positioning it on the bed frame was the only slightly cumbersome part.
Readiness After Unboxing
We noticed that the mattress sprung up almost immediately after being fully unwrapped and unraveled. It still took a few hours to rise to its complete height, but overall, we were pretty impressed.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Construction
The Signature Hybrid is, as you might imagine, a hybrid mattress, meaning it’s made with both foam and innerspring coils. Let’s take a deeper look at the particulars of its construction.
Mattress Height & Weight
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is about 12 inches tall. The queen-size model should weigh about 100 pounds, as a reference.
Materials
In its hybrid construction, the Signature Hybrid uses both foam and coils, and the bed itself is made and assembled in the brand’s Arizona factory. Additionally, the Signature Hybrid’s construction means it is a mattress without fiberglass. For many people, this provides some relief if fiberglass is something you’re concerned about.
Layers
Encasing the mattress, there’s a thin and breathable cover. This material is designed to dissipate body heat and keep you cool. You also have the option to upgrade to the Cloud Pillow Top, which comes with a GlacioTex cooling cover that should better regulate temperature
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature mattress has three comfort layers. The top layer is made of a 1.5″ quilted top, which gently contours the body and helps wick away moisture. If you opt for the Cloud Pillow Top instead, you get additional pressure-relieving foams and a cover with enhanced cooling capabilities.
The second comfort layer is made of 1.5″ of bouncy and responsive foam. Next up, there’s a 1″ transition layer (made of the brand’s proprietary VariFlex foam) that helps prevent sleepers from “bottoming out” on the mattress. (It’s worth noting that on the firm model, the top comfort layers are thinner, and the transition layer is a bit thicker.)
Finally, at the bottom, there’s an 8″ layer of pocketed coils, which offers support and promotes airflow. Beneath this sits a .25″ base layer made of high-density foam.
How To Try and Buy The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress
Brooklyn Bedding is an online mattress retailer, but they do have a few showrooms scattered about the country. If you’re near one, this is a great opportunity to test it out in person. However, if you’re not near a showroom, and you do purchase a Brooklyn Bedding mattress, you do have a 120-night sleep trial period (around four months) to test it out. After that, it’s backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Prices & Sizes
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 38″ x 75″ | $665.00 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ | $832.00 |
| Full | 53″ x 75″ | $999.00 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ | $1332.00 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ | $1599.00 |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ | $1599.00 |
How The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Compares
- Saatva Mattress – Saatva Classic
- DreamCloud Original Mattress – DreamCloud
- Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex – Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex
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Saatva Mattress |
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| Firmness | Multiple firmness options | Multiple firmness options | Firm: 7.5/10 | Firm: 8/10 |
| Material | Hybrid | Innerspring | Hybrid | Foam |
| Cooling | — | |||
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Back Sleepers,
Hip Pain, Couples |
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers |
Back Sleepers,
Hot Sleepers, Seniors |
Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers |
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Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid vs. Saatva Classic
There’s plenty of other hybrids and Brooklyn Bedding mattresses out there. Let’s take a look at some other competitors we’ve reviewed and how they stack up to the Signature Hybrid.
The constructions of the Brooklyn Bedding and the Saatva Classic are similar, given that they both feature plush layers on top and coils at the bottom. At the same time, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid offers some additional layers of foam.
The medium model of the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is comparable to the Saatva Luxury Firm mattress, though both brands have multiple firmness levels to choose from. The two mattresses also have a bouncy and responsive feel, though I’d say the Saatva Classic is much bouncier with its classic innerspring feel.
Finally, speaking of price, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid costs less, coming in at $1332, as compared to the Saatva mattress’s $2095. Brooklyn Bedding actually owns its own factory, so the brand can price the mattresses competitively.
We have more information on this bed in our Saatva mattress review, so be sure to check that out.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid vs. DreamCloud
The Brooklyn Bedding and DreamCloud mattresses are similar in construction and feature supportive coils and plush layers on top. That said, the Brooklyn Bedding’s proprietary foams are a bit thicker and add more bounce to the top of the Signature Hybrid.
In terms of firmness, the Brooklyn Bedding comes in three models, while the DreamCloud only comes in one. The DreamCloud is a touch firmer than the Brooklyn Bedding’s medium firmness and has more of an “on top” feel.
We also give the edge for cooling to the Brooklyn Bedding. The Signature Hybrid also has the option for a specialized cooling topper to enhance temperature regulation even further. The DreamCloud shouldn’t trap too much heat, and it does have a breathable cover. But if you want some specialized cooling features, you’ll need to opt for one of DreamCloud’s premium mattress models.
At full price, both beds are around the same, with Brooklyn Bedding at $1332, and DreamCloud also at $1332. However, both beds are regularly discounted, so you can get a queen size for under $1,000 if you’re shopping at the right time.
Read our full DreamCloud mattress review for more details on this bed.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid vs. Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex
The Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex is another value-focused line by the brand. The CopperFlex comes in both foam and hybrid constructions, both of which cost less than $1,000 for a queen, before sales and coupons. This makes the CopperFlex line even more affordable than the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid.
We reviewed the CopperFlex Foam at Mattress Clarity and rated it at a 8/10 on our firmness scale, which is firmer than the Signature Hybrid. The Signature Hybrid scored a bit higher in most categories, though both beds excelled in motion isolation. Despite having cooling copper infused into its foam layers, the CopperFlex Foam scored lower in cooling than the Signature Hybrid.
Generally, if you’re looking for a bouncier mattress, I’d suggest the Signature Hybrid. If you’re looking for a firmer bed built for stomach sleepers or those of a heavier weight, I’d suggest opting for the CopperFlex Foam mattress. Both beds, however, are great if you’re on a budget.
Read more in our full Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Foam review.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress FAQs
FAQs
Is Brooklyn Bedding a good mattress?
Brooklyn Bedding’s mattresses are indeed good because they’re both high-quality and also a good value. Speaking specifically of the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, the company’s most popular mattress, we consider it to be a good fit for combination sleepers, hot sleepers, and those who want firmness options.
Can you flip a Brooklyn Bedding mattress?
No, you cannot flip most of Brooklyn Bedding’s mattresses, except for the Plank Firm and Plank Firm Luxe Hybrid mattresses. The other models are designed to lie with the support layers on the bottom and the comfort layers on top.
How long will a Brooklyn Bedding mattress last?
Brooklyn Bedding sells durable mattresses that should last between seven and 10 years.
