Methodology
In recent years, many online mattress companies have released mattresses designed specifically with larger people in mind. Most of these mattresses contain very supportive coils, high-density foams and other features meant to handle heavier weights. Brooklyn Bedding, one of the most popular bed-in-a-box brands, has entered the game with the Titan Plus mattress. The Titan Plus is designed specifically for folks with larger bodies, bringing industrial-strength support alongside cushioning comfort.
Is this a quality mattress for heavy people? To find out, we enlisted the help of multiple testers in our heavyweight category (over 230 pounds) to give their opinion on the Titan Plus. Our team has tested over 600 mattresses and helped more than 35,000 people find their new bed over the seven years we’ve been in operation, so you can rest assured we did our due diligence in assuring this one of the best mattresses for heavy people. If you’re a heavier sleeper looking for a new mattress, read on to see if the Titan Plus will work for you.
The Titan Plus mattress works well for many heavyweight back and stomach sleepers. It’s quite firm, coming in at 9/10 on our firmness scale. This means that many side sleepers won’t get the pressure relief they need along their shoulders and hips. Watch our Titan Plus mattress review video to learn more.
At Mattress Clarity, we put beds through the whole testing rigamarole according to our methodology. From pressure relief to cooling, we perform objective and subjective tests in order to calculate sleep performance scores and see who will enjoy a mattress best.
Per our Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Raj Dasgupta (a quadruple board-certified physician specializing in pulmonary and sleep science), heavyweight sleepers should look for “thick mattresses made of durable materials that offer even support and sturdy edges to combat sagging.” The Titan Plus checked all of these boxes. It performed well in motion isolation, response, and edge support, earning an overall score of 4.1 out of 5. To learn more about each individual score, hover your cursor over a test category to see its definition.
Watch Us Test the Titan Plus Mattress
I Recommend the Titan Plus For…
- Heavier people. Folks over 230 pounds should find adequate support on the Titan Plus since it was designed with them in mind.
- Stomach sleepers. The firmer support of this mattress should also work for those who sleep on their stomach.
- Combination sleepers. The Titan Plus has plenty of bounce to make it easy for combination sleepers to switch positions.
I Don’t Recommend the Titan Plus For…
- Side sleepers. These sleepers, even those of a heavier weight, may struggle to find the pressure relief they need from the Titan Plus.
- Lightweight sleepers. People who weigh less than 230 pounds may think this mattress is too firm and find it difficult to sink comfortably into.
- Memory foam fans. The Titan Plus doesn’t have the slow-moving feel of memory foam, despite using foam in its hybrid construction.
How Firm Is the Titan Plus Mattress?
We rate firmness on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. The most common firmness type is 6.5/10, or medium-firm. This versatile firmness can usually accommodate a wide variety of sleepers, but heavier folks will need something firmer to support them. Thus, it’s not surprising that we found the Titan Plus to be a touch firmer at 7/10. This firm feel should work for most heavier sleepers and even some average-weight sleepers.
How Well Did the Titan Plus Perform?
As mentioned, we’ve tested quite a few mattresses. Here’s a table to show how the Titan Plus performed when compared to the average.
| Test | Performance | Average |
| Firmness | 7/10 – Firm | 6.6/10 – Medium-Firm |
| Side Sleeper Comfort | Unpleasant | – |
| Back Sleeper Comfort | Good | – |
| Stomach Sleeper Comfort | Excellent | – |
| Pressure Relief | 3/5 | 3.7 |
| Edge Support | 5/5 | 4.1 |
| Cooling | 3/5 | 3.3 |
| Motion Isolation | 4/5 | 3.8 |
| Response | 5/5 | 4.2 |
| Sinkage Depth | 2.75” | 3.25” |
| Sinkage | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce Height | 21” | 15.9” |
| Bounce | High | Moderate |
| Noise | 4/5 | 4.3 |
| Sex | 4.7/5 | – |
| Trial Period | 4/5 | 4.3 |
| Warranty | 4.5/5 | 4.6 |
How Does the Titan Plus Feel for Different Body Types and Sleeping Positions?
The Titan Plus has an “on-top” feeling that won’t have you sinking into the surface. So, it should work best for back and stomach sleepers who prioritize lift, especially those who weigh more than 230 pounds. Some average-weight sleepers may find the bed comfortable in these positions, as well. Generally, lightweight sleepers are going to find the Titan Plus too firm for their comfort, unless they sleep on their stomach. Most side sleepers should also avoid this bed, though heavier side sleepers might sink into the bed farther and get some pressure relief.
| Sleeper Weight | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Light (under 130 lbs) | Unpleasant | Unpleasant | Good |
| Average (130-230 lbs) | Unpleasant | Good | Excellent |
| Heavy (over 230 lbs) | Good | Excellent | Good |
Heavyweight Tester – 6’7”, 270 lbs
“The Titan Plus felt very supportive whenever I rested on my back. In fact, some sleepers might find that this mattress feels too supportive in this position. Because it’s very firm, my hips didn’t sink in much at all. That said, I did experience plenty of spinal support.” – Marten Carlson
Average-Weight Tester – 5’9”, 140 lbs
“On my back, it feels pretty supportive overall, but it is just way too firm. Personally, I wouldn’t want to sleep on this.” – Kayla Godfrey
Lightweight Tester
“I feel contouring along my lower spine. That said, I feel like my head is sinking more than any part of my body and it’s causing a gap between my head and neck. It’s comfortable on my back. I feel supported. I’d recommend this more for back sleepers than for side sleepers.” – Asha Birjah
Titan Plus In-Depth Test Results
Pressure Relief
Pressure relief is an important factor for mitigating discomfort as your body sinks into a mattress. You want your mattress to take pressure off the parts of your body that dig into the mattress, rather than letting it build up. This is usually achieved through the use of contouring materials like memory foam or latex. The Titan Plus has the former in its hybrid construction.
We test pressure relief by placing a specialized mat on the surface of the bed and having our testers lie down on top of it. The mat records where pressure builds up along their body and creates a color-coded map that shows areas of high and low pressure. Green and blue are signs of low pressure, whereas yellow and red are signs of high pressure. The mat also records an average pressure reading across the surface, which we can use to gauge the overall strain on the body. We have testers of varying body types and personal preferences perform this test in multiple sleep positions to get a holistic picture of how the mattress relieves pressure.
Lightweight Sleepers
Asha Birjah, our lightweight sleeper, tested the Titan Plus without a pillow and said she didn’t enjoy it on her side. Her hips dipped into the surface of the bed lower than she would have liked, and she didn’t feel at all aligned. On the map, her hips were red, and there was quite a bit of yellow at her shoulder, indicating high pressure in both areas. “Out of all the mattresses we’ve tested, this one causes me to feel the most strain on my shoulders and neck,” she said. Her overall pressure score was 14.74, which is on the higher end for lightweight sleepers. With all this in mind, it’s understandable that she rated his bed at a 2/5 for lightweight side sleepers, saying she wouldn’t recommend it for this group.
On her back, Asha was a bit more comfortable. She said, “I feel contouring along my lower spine, but I feel like my head is sinking more than any part of my body and it’s causing a gap between my head and neck.” This might be mitigated by a proper pillow, but it’s worth noting that her overall pressure was at 11.58, which is closer to what we’d see for average-weight sleepers. Though the Titan Plus is better for light sleepers on their backs than on their sides, I don’t think we’d recommend it for these folks unless they truly prefer a firmer bed. Asha rated the bed at a 3/5 for pressure relief in this position.
Average-Weight Sleepers
Kayla Godfrey was our average-weight tester for the Titan Plus. On her side, her overall pressure was at an extremely high 19.79. It’s rare to see this number, even for our heavier testers. Her map was mostly yellow all over her body, with some red at her hips and knees. She summed up her experience by saying, “It’s so firm that it feels like it’s pressing into me.” She did feel mostly aligned despite her hips feeling a bit high, so she ultimately rated the side-sleeping pressure relief for the Titan Plus at a 3/5.
On her back, she noted that she felt a lot more pressure relief. As her overall pressure dropped to 12.78, a pretty low score, I would expect better results. Her pressure map was mostly blue with only some spots of green. However, she said that she felt the opposite of how she felt on her side, with her hips sinking too low rather than raised too high. Despite her lower back feeling supported, she still wanted more contour. She rated the back-sleeping pressure at 3/5, saying, “I personally wouldn’t sleep on this mattress.”
Heavyweight Sleepers
Matt Schickling was our heavyweight tester, the category for whom the Titan Plus was designed. Unfortunately, Matt wasn’t wowed by this bed on his side. He noted that it wasn’t as pressure-relieving as other beds for heavy sleepers, and he felt some pressure in his shoulders and hips. The map did show some green at his hip, but also yellow in his shoulders and knees, which Matt didn’t comment on. His overall pressure score was 17.15, a fairly average reading for a heavier sleeper. He rated the bed at 3/5 in this position, saying, “It’s not uncomfortable, but I probably wouldn’t steer side sleepers toward this mattress.”
On his back, Matt had “a much better experience.” He felt mostly aligned with only some sinkage at his shoulders, which he thought could be addressed by testing with a pillow. His overall pressure was a bit lower at 15.46, and his map showed mostly blues (aside from green where his head was, likely due to the lack of a pillow). He rated the pressure relief in this position at a 4/5, explaining, “It feels like it’s contouring my back better than it contoured my side.” Based on these results, heavyweight back sleepers may be the best sleeper type for the Titan Plus.
Edge Support
Edge support refers to how well the perimeter of a mattress holds up when bearing weight. This can be important for folks who like to sit or lie down near the edge of their bed, people who like to spread out on the surface, and older folks who may have mobility concerns. This is why we test edge support by both sitting and lying down on the bed’s perimeter. My fellow tester Cait Giddings performed most of the tests for the Titan Plus, including the edge support test.
When it comes to getting in and out of the bed, Cait said, “The general firmness of the bed continues all the way to its perimeter and makes it easy to bounce in and out with zero flagging in support.” She also didn’t notice any lack of support when sitting down on the edges, saying, “I felt secure and solid.”
For lying down, it was the same story. She said, “No matter how close I got to the edge of the bed—even when I dangled off the side to reach my phone on the floor—the bed supported me with no dipping or sagging.” All of this led Cait to her final score of 5/5 for edge support.
Cooling
For cooling, we use a thermal gun to measure the surface temperature of the mattress. First, we take the temperature before we do any testing, and then after lying down on it for about seven minutes. For the Titan Plus, we recorded an initial temperature of 64.2 degrees and a second reading of 75.4. This nearly 10-degree increase is a little high when compared to our usual increases of 6 to 8 degrees. Normally, we’d consider this a sign of poor cooling.
However, Cait was surprised by the temperature increase as it didn’t match with her experience on the bed. She said, “It felt fairly crisp when I lay on it and didn’t feel like it warmed beneath me while I was lying on it.” She noted that the foam on top could be more heat-trapping than expected, but she still wouldn’t consider it a particularly terrible mattress for hot sleepers. Overall, the bed earned a cooling score of 3/5.
Motion Isolation
Motion isolation refers to how well a bed absorbs movement before it can travel across the surface. If you’re a light sleeper who shares the bed with a partner, you’re going to want a bed that scores high in this category. We test motion transfer in two ways: First, we put a water glass on one side of the bed and move around on the other to see how it behaves. Then, we have someone lie down on the bed blindfolded while another tester moves around on the other side. From these two tests, we’re able to gauge how well a bed isolates motion.
In the water glass test for the Titan Plus, Cait only noticed some minor sloshing—and nothing that she would consider worrying for light sleepers. In the partner test, she was worried that the bed’s bouncy feel would cause motion to travel easily across the bed’s surface. However, this wasn’t the case. She said, “I could feel my fellow tester climb onto the mattress and toggle through different sleep positions, but only distantly, and it didn’t move my body or affect my own comfort on the other side of the mattress.” She ultimately decided that if she were asleep and her partner climbed into bed, she wouldn’t feel it. These promising results gave the bed a 4/5 score for motion isolation, meaning it should be a great mattress for couples.
Response
Response is akin to bounce, referring to how quickly a bed springs back when you move around on the surface. We test response by judging how easy it is to switch between each sleeping position.
Cait was especially impressed by how seamless it felt on the Titan Plus’ surface. She said, “The mattress essentially turns into a springboard when you need to move around—you can push off and use that momentum to get in and out of the bed or into any sleep position almost instantly.” It earned a 5/5 in this category, a sign it should be a good mattress for sex and any sleepers who toss and turn.
Sinkage: Moderate
Sinkage sounds like a bad thing, but if you’re looking for your bed to comfortably swaddle you, you might be looking for a bed with better sinkage. We measure sinkage by putting a weighted medicine ball on the mattress and measuring how far the bed dips. For the Titan Plus, we recorded a sinkage depth of 2.75 inches. This is a bit below the average of all the beds we’ve tested (3.25 inches), but still considered moderate sinkage. However, most of our testers said that the Titan Plus had a more on-top feel, so don’t expect to feel cradled by this bed.
Bounce: High
To measure a bed’s bounce, we actually drop a ball onto the bed’s surface from a few feet in the air and record how high it bounces back. For the Titan Plus, we recorded a height of 21 inches. This is extremely springy when compared to the average of 15.9 inches. Safe to say, this bed definitely brings the bounce, which should benefit combination sleepers and sexually active folks looking for a sleep surface that’s conducive to easy movement.
Noise
We rated the bed’s noise score at a 4/5. Our testers only noticed a “crunch” sound when getting in and out of bed, mostly localized to the edges and corners of the mattress. This shouldn’t disturb sleepers as they move around throughout the night, so it’s a relatively quiet bed. There is a chance that the coils could start squeaking later into the bed’s longevity, but their industrially reinforced construction should hopefully prevent that.
Sex
When people seek out a mattress for sex, they’re usually concerned about whether it will be easy to switch positions. We also factor noise and edge support into our score because it means you won’t be distracted by squeaks and will be able to make full use of the bed’s surface area. Based on our testing, the Titan Plus should work great for sexually active sleepers because it scored high in all of these areas, earning an overall sex score of 4.7/5.
Adjustable Base Compatibility
We test mattresses that are reportedly adjustable base compatible with such a base to confirm or deny the manufacturer’s claim. For the Titan Plus, our testers were able to adjust the settings on the base fairly easily without the bed slipping or sliding off. Testers also reported there wasn’t much gapping between the bed and the base, something we often see during this test. Overall, the Titan Plus should work great as an adjustable base mattress.
Titan Plus Customer Experience Scores
Before you set up your mattress (and before it even arrives at your door), the impression a company makes can affect your overall experience. This includes elements like shipping, trial periods, warranty, and the actual unboxing experience. We rated the Titan Plus’ overall customer service score at 4.3/5, but let’s dive a bit deeper into why we felt so good about it.
Trial Period
As with other Brooklyn Bedding mattresses, the Titan Plus comes with a 120-night trial. This is fairly standard for most of the brands we review, but it pales in comparison to some of the year-long sleep trials offered by other brands. Hence, we gave it a 4/5 score.
The Titan Plus comes with free shipping. It offers returns at a flat rate of $99. If the Titan Plus mattress is not the right fit, Brooklyn Bedding could send you a topper to change the firmness. The company might also exchange the Titan Plus for another Brooklyn Bedding model. If none of this works, the brand can also offer you a full refund.
Warranty
Brooklyn Bedding offers a limited lifetime warranty with all of its mattresses. Because there’s still some stipulations as opposed to a full lifetime warranty, we rated it a 4.5/5. Overall, though, it’s still extremely generous when compared to the industry-standard 10-year warranty.
Off-gassing
The foams in the Titan Plus are CertiPUR-US certified, which means they’re more eco-friendly than conventional foams and are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This also means there shouldn’t be much unpleasant off-gassing from this mattress. While you might notice a natural scent immediately after unboxing this bed, it should dissipate within 24 to 48 hours.
Titan Plus Construction
Now that you know what it’s like to sleep on the Titan Plus, let’s take a peek under its cover. We’ll go over each layer of this bed’s construction and share how different materials affect its feel and performance.
Mattress Height & Weight
Per Brooklyn Bedding, the Titan Plus is about 11.25” tall. Its weight can range from 75 pounds to 135 pounds based on which size you get. For reference, a queen-size Titan Plus should weigh about 117 pounds.
Materials
The Titan Plus mattress is a hybrid bed made with foam layers and coils. All foams in its construction are CertiPUR-US certified, which means they were formulated according to safety standards for harmful chemicals and low emissions.
Layers
The Titan Plus features a polyester cover that’s quilted with 1” of gel memory foam. The gel infusion helps with cooling, while the high-density memory foam adds a touch of comfort right off the bat without risk of sagging. You can also choose to add an optional GlacioTex cooling cover, which makes the mattress feel cool to the touch.
The primary comfort layer on the Brooklyn Bedding Titan Plus is made from 2” of patented TitanFlex foam, which offers a bit of contouring and pressure relief.
The Titan Plus’ support layer is made from 8” of TitanCore coils, industrial coils that should make this a long-lasting mattress that won’t sag. Underneath the coils, there’s a base made from .25” of high-density foam, which adds overall structure and support.
How to Try and Buy the Titan Plus Mattress
Brooklyn Bedding partners with a number of showrooms where you can try out your mattress in person. However, it’s probably easiest to go through its website and order the mattress online. You can make full use of the 120-night sleep trial to get a feel for the mattress and whether it’ll work for you. Just note it’ll cost you $99 to return a mattress, but so long as you’re within the trial period, you’ll get a full refund. After that, the mattress is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Titan Plus Prices & Sizes
Considering the Brooklyn Bedding Titan Plus? We’ve put together the most up-to-date information about the Titan Plus’ size options and pricing.
Note: These prices reflect the mattress without the optional cooling cover.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 38″ x 75″ | $699.00 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ | $799.00 |
| Full | 53″ x 75″ | $999.00 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ | $1249.00 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ | $1499.00 |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ | $1499.00 |
| Split California King | 36″ x 84″ | $799.00 |
How The Titan Plus Compares
Not quite satisfied with what the Titan Plus has to offer? There’s quite a few mattresses out there that are built for sleepers over 230 pounds (including more Titan models), some of which we’ve reviewed. Let’s compare some of them with the Titan Plus:
- Titan Plus Luxe – Upgraded Model
- Big Fig – Even Firmer Option
- WinkBed Plus – Better for Back and Side Sleepers
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| Firmness | Firm: 9/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 | Firm: 8/10 | Firm: 7.5/10 |
| Material | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
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Titan Plus vs. Titan Plus Luxe
The Titan Plus Luxe mattress is the upgraded version of the Titan Plus. The Luxe is a hybrid with the same industrial-strength pocketed coils and plush pillow top as the original model, though it also has thicker comfort layers that give the bed an extra inch of height.
Both beds are built to support bigger bodies, so it’s no surprise that they have a similar feel. However, because of the Titan Plus Luxe’s extra comfort foam layer, our testers found it to be a bit more pressure-relieving.
The biggest difference between the two is price. As a luxury mattress, The Titan Plus Luxe is about $200-$300 more than the Titan Plus, depending on which size you get. But if you’re looking for the added bit of upgraded cushioning comfort, it’s a small price to pay.
Read more in our Titan Plus Luxe review.
Titan Plus vs. Big Fig
Both the Titan Plus and the Big Fig layer high-density foams over extra-supportive coils, and they’re both made for heavier people. Their constructions are pretty similar, but it’s worth noting that the Titan Plus includes some memory foam while the Big Fig uses latex foam. This can make the latter more appealing to eco-conscious shoppers.
We ranked the Titan Plus around 7/10 on the firmness scale. The Big Fig is also firmer than average, but we ranked it a touch firmer than the Titan Plus at 8/10. Not surprisingly, these beds feel similar. They’re both responsive hybrid beds, though the Big Fig is a bit bouncier than the Titan Plus due to its inclusion of latex.
Despite their similarities, these beds differ dramatically in terms of price. A queen-size Titan Plus starts at $1,249, while the same size Big Fig is much pricier at $1,899.
Read more in our Big Fig mattress review.
Titan Plus vs. WinkBed Plus
The Titan Plus and the WinkBed Plus are both hybrid mattresses designed for heavyweight sleepers. But they feature much different constructions. The Titan Plus layers a touch of memory foam over higher-density foam and supportive coils. The WinkBeds Plus features a more complex construction that includes high-density foam, a seven-zoned latex support layer, individually wrapped coils, and a special edge support system. Both mattresses feature CertiPUR-US certified foams.
These beds also differ quite a bit in terms of firmness. We ranked the Titan Plus around 7/10, or a bit firmer than medium-firm. I personally tested the WinkBed Plus and found it to be a bit firmer at 8/10. Both of these mattresses have an innerspring feel, though the Titan Plus seems bouncier and a touch more responsive than the WinkBed Plus. Despite its firmer feel, our testers found the WinkBed Plus to have better pressure relief than the Titan, making it a better option for back and side sleepers.
Another big difference between these beds? Price. The Titan Plus starts at $1,249 for a queen, while the WinkBeds Plus is much more expensive at a starting price of $1,999 for the same size.
Read more in our WinkBed Plus review.
Titan Plus Mattress FAQs
How firm is the Titan Plus mattress?
The Titan Plus is on the firmer side because it’s designed to support bigger bodies. We rated it specifically at a 7/10, which is a smidge firmer than the industry standard medium-firm, 6.5/10.
Is the Titan Plus better than the Big Fig?
Both the Titan Plus and Big Fig are great mattresses for heavy people because they provide industrial support. Whether one is better than the other depends on your personal preference. The Big Fig is a little firmer and includes latex, while the Titan Plus is a bit cheaper with a longer limited lifetime warranty.
Who makes the Titan Plus mattress?
The Titan Plus mattress is made by Brooklyn Bedding, a manufacturer known for its quality foam and hybrid mattresses. Other popular models from Brooklyn Bedding include the Signature Hybrid, Aurora Luxe, and CopperFlex mattresses.
