Bear Elite Hybrid vs Eight the Pod - 2024 Review

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Bear Elite Hybrid

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Hybrid
Foam
Year Launched
Brand
Bear
Eight Sleep
Unique Points

The Bear Elite hybrid is the ultra-luxurious model made up of 6 layers:The Bear Elite hybrid is the ultra-luxurious model made up of 6 layers:

  • Copper-infused Memory Foam
  • Zoned & Cut Comfort Foam
  • Individually encased pocketed spring coils
  • Edge-to-edge coils along the perimeter
  • High-Density Support Foam

The first bed with dynamic cooling and heating to improve sleep. Eight Pod mattress features 4 layers of premium foam, 11 inches deep for optimal support:

  • 2" Airflow Top Layer
  • 1" Supportive Air Technology
  • 4" FlexSpring technology core
  • 4" Durable Premium Base.

The Hub is the core that powers the Pod. The Pod includes:

  • Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating
  • Advanced Sleep Tracking
  • Free iOS/Android App
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Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
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Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
CertiPur-US®

Greenguard Gold Certified

Other Certification Info

Firmness & Feel

Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Firmness For Everyone
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Select Your Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Adjustable Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Half-Half Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Flippable / Reversible Firmness
Firmness Info

We designed the Bear Hybrid with a nice plush, quilted top so you feel like you are on top of a cloud, but your back and body will love the firmer core support. Overall, it would be rated a medium mattress, and on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being most firm, Bear Hybrid is categorized as a 6.

Pricing

Twin
Twin XL
Double
Queen
King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
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Construction & Materials

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Bear Elite Hybrid
Eight the Pod
Layers
Copper-infused Memory Foam, Zoned & Cut Comfort Foam, Individually encased pocketed spring coils, Edge-to-edge coils along the perimeter, High-Density Support Foam
Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base
Cover
The cool to the touch, hypersoft hand-quilted cushioned cover combines PCM Fabric and Celliant fiber for all-night cooling and recovery while also providing supreme comfort without sinking in or feeling stuck.
The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Machine-washable Cover
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Ergonomic Handles
Comfort
Copper-infused Memory Foam whisks away your unwanted body heat allowing for a balanced temperature distribution throughout the night. Copper naturally works to provide you with a cool, clean sleep.
The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep.
Support
Our unique five-zoned cut foam provides just the right amount of support in all the right places. Each zone specializes in specific pressure point relief and lumbar support. The different cuts and contours in each of the five zones provides additional airflow.
Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating. Independently set each side of the bed to anywhere between 55°F-110°F. Schedule on and off times from the Eight Sleep app. Advanced Sleep Tracking. Individual sleep tracking on each bed side, supporting two sleepers. Metrics include sleep stages, sleep time, toss and turns, and more.
Manufactured in
United States
United States (mattress) & China (technology)

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Mattress Depth
14 "
13 "
Twin
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Twin Weight (kg)
60
Twin XL
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Twin XL Weight (kg)
60
Full
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Full Weight (kg)
80
N/A
Queen
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Queen Weight (kg)
110
N/A
King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
King Weight (kg)
140
N/A
Cal King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Cal King Weight (kg)
140
N/A

FAQ

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Trial & Warranty

Free Trial
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Sleep Trial
120
 Nights
100
 Nights
Warranty
Lifetime
10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology)
Free Shipping
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Free Returns
Yes
Yes

Delivery

Delivery Information

Estimated shipping: 7-10 business days. Ships FREE via FedEx. Delivery times may vary depending on its final destination. The mattress is compressed, vacuum sealed and rolled into a box that is 45” x 20.5” x 20.5". We recommend that two people set up your Bear Elite Hybrid mattress.

The Pod Pro is ready to ship. FedEx will deliver to your door, no signature required.

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