Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Bear vs Tuft & Needle
Bear
Tuft & Needle
Higher score in this comparison
Where Bear and Tuft & Needle differ
| Compare | BearReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Tuft & NeedleReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Queen-size price | $2,284 | $699Lower |
| Sleep trial (nights) | 120Higher | 100 |
| Warranty | LifetimeHigher | 10 years |
| Height (cm) | 35.6 | 30.48 |
Same on both: Free delivery (Yes), Old mattress removal (Yes), Trial return fee ($0), Certifications (Certipur us, Greenguard), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- Tuft & Needle scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Queen-size price is lower at Tuft & Needle: $699 vs $2,284.
- Sleep trial (nights) is higher at Bear: 120 vs 100.
- Warranty is higher at Bear: Lifetime vs 10 years.
- Mattress types: only Bear offers Latex, Organic.
- Firmness options: only Bear offers Soft.
- Firmness options: only Tuft & Needle offers Medium firm.
Our verdict on each
Bear
Bear suits buyers who want months on a new mattress before committing, and who do not mind paying more at checkout. Its 120 night trial is the strongest reason to look here, with US delivery and old mattress removal on top, while the queen price is the trade-off.
Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle suits US shoppers who want one online brand for the mattress and the bedding, and who value a long trial over a low entry price. The queen sits at $699, above most rivals, and the 100 night trial softens that risk.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bear | Tuft & Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Queen price of $2,284 ranks 43 of 50 brands, the weaker side of the offer. | 9.5HigherQueen price of $699 sits high in the field, with a return fee of $0 taking the sting out. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherRanks 9 of 83 brands on trial nights, with delivery in 1 to 2 weeks and old mattress removal. | 9.1A trial of 100 nights, a warranty of 10 years and free delivery widen the offer. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherLifetime warranty is backed by Brooklyn Bedding, LLC and certipur us and greenguard. | 8.9Certipur-US and Greenguard certipur us and greenguard back a US operation listed since 2012. |
Choosing between them
Pick Bear if offer, trust, sleep trial (nights), and warranty matter most.
Pick Tuft & Needle if cost and queen-size price matter most.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Bear | Tuft & Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Queen-size price | $2,284 | $699 |
| Sleep trial (nights) | 120 | 100 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
How they place
| Ranking | Bear | Tuft & Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress brands | 75 of 193 | 72 of 193 |
| Hybrid mattresses | 34 of 87 | 31 of 87 |
| Memory foam mattresses | 35 of 86 | 32 of 86 |
| Bedding and sheets | 108 of 211 | 104 of 211 |
| Pillows and mattress toppers | 83 of 186 | 80 of 186 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bear | Tuft & Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress types | Memory foam, Hybrid, Latex, OrganicCovers more | Memory foam, Hybrid |
| Firmness options | Soft, Medium, Firm | Medium, Medium firm, Firm |
| Legal entity | Brooklyn Bedding, LLC | Tuft & Needle LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2012 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Furniture
| Fact | Bear | Tuft & Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sheets, Duvets, Duvet covers, Pillows, Toppers | Sheets, Duvets, Duvet covers, Pillows, Toppers |
| Price from | $52.50Lower | $70 |
| Delivery time (weeks) | 1 to 2 | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 to 120 daysHigher | 100 days |
| In-home trial | 120 days | Not confirmed |
| Assembly included | No | Not confirmed |
| Materials | Microfiber, Cotton, Down, Memory foam | Cotton, Linen |
Bedding
| Fact | Bear | Tuft & Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Highest thread count (threads) | Not confirmed | 200 |
| Free delivery threshold | $0 | $0 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bear | Tuft & Needle | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen-size price | $2,284highest quarter | $699lowest quarter | $1,287 |
| Sleep trial (nights) | 120highest quarter | 100at the median | 100 |
| Warranty | Lifetimehighest quarter | 10 yearsat the median | 10 years |
| Height (cm) | 35.6highest quarter | 30.48above the median | 27 |
| Trial return fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
Median across 131 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bear
Pros
- Returns run 30 to 120 days with a return fee of $0, so a poor fit can go back without a charge.
- Firmness choices cover soft, medium and firm, so you can order the feel rather than accept the default build.
- Bedding sits alongside the mattresses, with sheets, duvets and duvet covers available from $52.50.
Cons
- A queen costs $2,284, which places Bear in the dearer part of the field compared on price.
- Assembly included comes as no, so the mattress goes over the frame and into the base on your own.
- Ordering is limited to US, so anyone outside that market has no delivery window or warranty service to lean on.
Tuft & Needle
Pros
- The trial of 100 days nights is among the longest in the field, sitting above the 18 place the brand takes on that measure.
- A 10 year warranty matches the median for mattresses in the field.
- Both mattress types are covered, so memory foam and hybrid buyers are served from the same range.
Cons
- The queen price of $699 places the brand at position 10 on cost, well down the field of 50 brands.
- The range runs in US only, so buyers elsewhere pay shipping and cannot rely on local delivery.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, with no in-person option listed for anyone who wants to lie on a mattress in store.
Who each suits
Bear
Who it suits
- Couples and side sleepers who want a real test, since 120 nights and a 35.6 cm profile give a new mattress time to show its shape.
- Buyers who want latex and organic options under one roof, which Eve Sleep does not cover with its hybrid and memory foam range.
- Shoppers who want help after delivery rather than a form, since email, chat and phone includes phone and chat.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a tight budget, since a queen at $2,284 puts Bear in the dearer part of the field.
- Buyers who would rather decide sooner, since Coop Sleep Goods runs 100 trial nights.
- Anyone shopping outside US, where the delivery promise does not reach them.
Tuft & Needle
Who it suits
- US shoppers replacing a mattress in one order, adding bedding from the same range
- Sleepers who want a long trial before settling on a feel
- Buyers who want foam and hybrid choices under a single brand
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside US, who would face shipping to an unsupported market
- Shoppers hunting the lowest entry price, since the queen price of $699 ranks near the back of the field on cost
- Buyers who need a long warranty, where lifetime cover runs far beyond the 10 years offered here
Country by country
| Country | Bear | Tuft & Needle |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Bear
How long do I get to try a Bear mattress?+
Every Bear mattress carries 120 nights in your own home, well past the 60 night median across brands compared here. The in home trial itself runs 120 days. That length matters if you share a bed, since a new foam build often needs several weeks before it makes up its mind.
What does a Bear queen mattress cost?+
The Elite Hybrid queen is priced at $2,284. That is a single figure at checkout rather than a subscription, so there is no renewal charge later. Bedding can be added in the same order from $52.50 if you want sheets, pillows or a topper without sourcing them elsewhere.
Tuft & Needle
How much is a queen mattress from Tuft & Needle?+
A queen is $699. That figure is the entry point of the range rather than a promotional price, and it places the brand at position 10 of 50 brands on cost. Buyers shopping purely on price will find cheaper options in the field.
How long is the trial on a Tuft & Needle mattress?+
The trial runs 100 nights. That is one of the longer windows in the field and stands at position 18 of 83 brands. It gives ample time to sleep on the mattress through a full season before deciding.
Other options to compare
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