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Beautyrest Black vs Dreamfoam Essential

Easily compare the Dreamfoam Essential vs Beautyrest Black Mattresses side-by-side.

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Essential Mattress Info

Brand
BeautyrestDreamfoam Bedding
Mattress Type
Hybrid (coils and foam)Memory foam
Prices
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Trial & Warranty

Trial Period
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Trial Period (nights)
100120
Warranty Length (years)
1010

Firmness Options

One Firmness Fits All?
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Adjustable Firmness
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Half-Half Firmness
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Selectable Firmness
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Flippable / Reversible Firmness
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Firmness Info

The mattress for those who love the feeling of truly luxurious sleep and are looking for a medium-firm feel, essential cooling and pressure relief features. This mattress has two upgrade options available:

  1. Cooling Upgrade: If you're looking for a medium-firm feel, but tend to be a hot sleeper or live in a warmer environment, our Beautyrest Black with Cooling Upgrade is perfect for you.
  2. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: This mattress is for those looking for the pressure relief of a plush pillow top without sacrificing cool sleep.

The 6" Dreamfoam Essential is the firmest option, rated a 7 to 9 on the firmness scale. The 8" Dreamfoam Essential is firm-medium (6 to 8 on the firmness scale), the 10" Dreamfoam Essential a medium-firm (5 to 7 on the firmness scale), the 12" a medium (4 to 6 on the firmness scale) and the 14" a medium-soft (3 to 5 on the firmness scale).

Mattress Construction

Materials Overview

Beautyrest Black is our premier line, and proudly features our greatest innovations, so you can wake up feeling your very best every day. The Beautyrest Black (L-Class Medium) is a five layer design:

  • 0.5" Plush Comfort Foam
  • 1" Medium Comfort Foam
  • 1.5" Energy Foam
  • 0.5" Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam
  • T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®.
Tip: there are many models under the Beautyrest Black name so be careful when comparing instore with online that the codes are the same! Mattresses purchased online come with a 100-night in-home trial and free White Glove delivery: delivery, setup, and removal of your old mattress.

The Dreamfoam Essential mattress is designed for an elevated sleep experience at an everyday price. Two layers of construction:

  • 2" Gel-Swirl Memory Foam
  • 4" High-Density Base Support Foam
Note: Prices and construction based on the Firm 6" model.

Comfort Info

If you choose to upgrade:

  1. Cooling Upgrade: Has all the features of the Original plus an additional layer of memory foam (RightTemp™ Memory Foam) infused with highly conductive and durable carbon fiber which makes this up to 20% cooler than the Black Original.
  2. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has the same comfort layers as the Cooling Upgrade plus an additional 2" layer of GelTouch® Foam that offers airflow and breathability.

Variable mattress depths, available in both traditional and non-traditional sizes (including RV sizes), make this the perfect solution for every type of sleeper.

Support Info

Hand-picked Technoluxe foams are designed to reduce pressure on key spots like hips and shoulders.
Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology is designed to reduce motion transfer, absorb energy, and provide durability.
BeautyEdge® for reliable edge support. If you choose to upgrade:

  1. Cooling Upgrade: Has all the support features of the Original.
  2. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has two additional inches of high quality memory foam (GelTouch® Foam) for even better pressure relief than the Cooling Upgrade, especially around areas like the hips and shoulders.

The Dreamfoam Essential mattress delivers enhanced contouring and cooling with exceptional pressure point relief.

Comfort Specs

Gel swirl memory foam delivers added cooling.
Open cell technology in each foam layer provides increased airflow and breathability.

Support Specs

The Technoluxe Memory Foams system includes more, higher quality memory foams than in any Beautyrest mattresses. These Technoluxe foams are designed to offer sophisticated pressure relief.
Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology (our most advanced spring support yet) provides our best support and durability while also preventing partner disturbance.

A top layer of quality memory foam delivers a more responsive sleep experience.
A 4" high-density foundation gives the mattress structural firmness as well as a durable core.

Fabric Specs

Most advanced cooling technology: BlackICE™ 4.0 is a combination of cool-to-the-touch fabrics and heat-wicking materials like silver and SilkAir™ fiber. The High Airflow SilkAir™ Fiber which is super breathable, to help you stay cool throughout the night.

An environmentally-friendly Nano Stain Terminator finish guards against splashes, spills and permanent stains.

Manufactured in
United StatesUnited States

Suitability

Side Sleepers
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Back Sleepers
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Size & Weight

Twin
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Twin Dimensions
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Twin Weight (lb)
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Twin XL
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Twin XL Dimensions
79.5 x 39 x 13.5 "80 x 38 x 6 "
Twin XL Weight (lb)
64
Full
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Full Dimensions
74.5 x 54 x 13.5 "75 x 53 x 6 "
Full Weight (lb)
84
Queen
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Queen Dimensions
79.5 x 60 x 13.5 "80 x 60 x 6 "
Queen Weight (lb)
104
King
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King Dimensions
79.5 x 76 x 13.5 "80 x 76 x 6 "
King Weight (lb)
133
Cal King
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Cal King Dimensions
83.5 x 72 x 13.5 "84 x 72 x 6 "
Cal King Weight (lb)
140

Certifications & Sustainability

Certifications
CertiPur-US®
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CertiPur-US®
GREENGUARD Gold
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GREENGUARD Gold
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Delivery

Delivery Cost
FREEFREE
Delivery Info

Conveniently delivered using our complimentary White Glove Delivery experience. After checkout, you'll be contacted by our shipping partner to select a delivery day that works best for your schedule. The day of your delivery, you'll get a call confirming your delivery window. Upon delivery, they will set up your new mattress and remove your old mattress and any packaging for that mattress.

Brooklyn Bedding owns the manufacturing process start to finish, designing and engineering mattresses in their Arizona state-of-the-art factory. They ship products directly to you, passing on the savings. Most purchases are shipped via FedEx or UPS to all contiguous U.S. States (48 states, excluding Alaska & Hawaii). On average your order will be delivered within 3-4 business days.

Prices
Latest Promotions
Spring Savings Event | Save up to $800 off select Beautyrest Black® mattresses with the purchase of an adjustable base. Plus, purchase any Beautyrest Black® mattress and save 50% on any 2 pillows. Add eligible items to cart and use code PILLOW50 at checkout. Through 4/17
See offer
Spring Savings Event | Bundle & Save Purchase any Beautyrest Black or Harmony mattress and save 50% on any 2 pillows. Add eligible items to cart and use code PILLOW50 at checkout. Through 4/17
See offer
🌸Spring Sale ! 25% Off Sitewide. Use Code : SPRING25. Sale Ends 3/26/2024.
See website