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Beautyrest Black vs Molecule 1

Easily compare the Molecule 1 vs Beautyrest Black Mattresses side-by-side.

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Essential Mattress Info

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

Trial Period
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Trial Period (nights)
100100
Warranty Length (years)
10LIFETIME

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.

Both MOLECULE mattresses are considered to be medium to medium-firm.

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.

All the essential features at an affordable price. Featuring a 3 layer construction:

  • 2" RestoreFLO™ layer (Density: 2.5lbs, ILD: 9)
  • 3" RecoveryFLO™ layer (Density: 1.65lbs, ILD: 40)
  • 7" ContourFLO™ layer (Density: 1.5lbs, ILD: 35).

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.

Our engineers set out to develop the perfect recovery-focused mattress at an affordable price that still incorporates the key elements of Air-Engineering that sets MOLECULE apart. The MOLECULE 1 is the perfect combination of value and temperature-regulating features. Furthermore, Molecule mattresses are fabricated virtually emissions-free. Variable Pressure Foaming VPF™ is the most environmentally-friendly foam manufacturing process.

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.

An ample seven inches of firm support foam in the base layer fosters healthy spine alignment.

Comfort Specs

Proprietary foam (RestoreFLO™) has enhanced and consistent airflow properties, even when compressed. The foam is infused with gel micro beads for ideal temperature and moisture management. Scientifically tested for long-lasting durability and comfort.

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.

RestoreFLO™: Features exceptional pressure relief.
RecoveryFLO™: Precision-contoured 3D geometric surface provides targeted, self-adjusting support for different parts of the body. A 3-Zone dynamic response layer with smaller diamond zones for a softer feel around the head and feet and larger hexagon zones in the center designed for additional support and pressure relief in the lumbar region.

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.

Our advanced cover material features a unique combination of heat and moisture wicking technologies to further regulate the microclimate between your body and the sleep surface. As your body temperature changes throughout the night, an embedded temperature sensitive polymer, responds dynamically, adjusting evaporation and cooling. Cover is 98% Polyester, 2% Lycra.

Manufactured in
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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 39 x 12.25 "
Twin XL Weight (lb)
6448
Full
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Full Dimensions
74.5 x 54 x 13.5 "75 x 54 x 12.25 "
Full Weight (lb)
8460
Queen
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Queen Dimensions
79.5 x 60 x 13.5 "80 x 60 x 12.25 "
Queen Weight (lb)
10472
King
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King Dimensions
79.5 x 76 x 13.5 "80 x 76 x 12.25 "
King Weight (lb)
13387
Cal King
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Cal King Dimensions
83.5 x 72 x 13.5 "84 x 72 x 12.25 "
Cal King Weight (lb)
14087

Certifications & Sustainability

Certifications
CertiPur-US®
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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.

Our deliveries are exclusively handled by FedEx, and you should expect your mattress within one week from when you place your order.

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
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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
Start of Spring Sale: Save up to 50% OFF select items. Use code SPRING2024 at checkout.
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