Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Bear vs Zinus
Bear
Zinus
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | BearReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | ZinusReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Queen-size price | $2,284 | $749Lower |
| Sleep trial (nights) | 120Higher | 100 |
| Warranty | LifetimeHigher | 10 years |
| Height (cm) | 35.6 | 30.48 |
| Certifications | Certipur us, Greenguard | Certipur us, Oeko tex |
| Markets | US | US, AU, CA, FR, DE, ID, MX, JP, GB, IT, ES, NZCovers more |
| Old mattress removal | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Trial return fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free delivery (Yes).
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Key differences
- Zinus scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Queen-size price is lower at Zinus: $749 vs $2,284.
- Sleep trial (nights) is higher at Bear: 120 vs 100.
- Warranty is higher at Bear: Lifetime vs 10 years.
- Certifications: only Bear offers Greenguard.
- Certifications: only Zinus offers Oeko tex.
- Mattress types: only Bear offers Latex, Organic.
- Firmness options: only Bear offers Soft, Firm.
- Markets: only Zinus offers AU, CA, FR.
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.
Zinus
Zinus pairs a memory foam and hybrid range with a 100-night in-home trial and a 10-year warranty, so it suits buyers who want to sleep on a bed for months before deciding to keep it. The trade-off is one feel and a modest accessories line.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Queen price of $2,284 ranks 43 of 50 brands, the weaker side of the offer. | 9.6HigherQueen price on the Balanced Comfort Signature memory foam mattress is $749 with free delivery attached, ranking 14 of 50. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherRanks 9 of 83 brands on trial nights, with delivery in 1 to 2 weeks and old mattress removal. | 9.1A 100-night in-home trial, a 10-year warranty and certipur us and oeko tex certification stack up against a $749 queen price. |
| Trust | 9.2Lifetime warranty is backed by Brooklyn Bedding, LLC and certipur us and greenguard. | 9.2Backed by Zinus, Inc. in US with support on email, chat and phone, though the 10-year warranty trails Newton Baby. |
Feature by feature
| Certifications | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| Certipur us | Yes | Yes |
| Oeko tex | No | Yes |
| Greenguard | Yes | No |
Choosing between them
Pick Bear if offer, sleep trial (nights), and warranty matter most.
Pick Zinus if cost, queen-size price, and markets matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 1 country for both.
How they place
| Ranking | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress brands | 75 of 193 | 64 of 193 |
| Hybrid mattresses | 34 of 87 | 25 of 87 |
| Memory foam mattresses | 35 of 86 | 27 of 86 |
| Bedding and sheets | 108 of 211 | 96 of 211 |
| Beds and bed frames | 51 of 135 | 44 of 135 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress types | Memory foam, Hybrid, Latex, OrganicCovers more | Memory foam, Hybrid |
| Firmness options | Soft, Medium, FirmCovers more | Medium |
| Legal entity | Brooklyn Bedding, LLC | Zinus, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Furniture
| Fact | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sheets, Duvets, Duvet covers, Pillows, ToppersCovers more | Sheets |
| Price from | $52.50Lower | $149.99 |
| Delivery time (weeks) | 1 to 2 | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 to 120 daysHigher | 30 days |
| In-home trial | 120 daysHigher | 100 days |
| Assembly included | No | Not confirmed |
| Materials | Microfiber, Cotton, Down, Memory foam | Bamboo, Memory foam |
Bedding
| Fact | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery threshold | $0 | $0 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bear | Zinus | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen-size price | $2,284highest quarter | $749lowest 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 | Not confirmed | $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.
Zinus
Pros
- A 100-night in-home trial sits above the 60 across the brands listed here, so testing costs time rather than money.
- The 10-year warranty outlasts 1 to 5 years at Coop Sleep Goods by a wide margin.
- The Balanced Comfort Signature memory foam mattress is $749 for a queen with free delivery attached, so the delivered price matches the shelf price.
Cons
- Firmness is listed as medium only, so anyone who sleeps light or heavy has to change brand rather than change feel.
- Accessories are sheets only, so pillows, duvets and toppers are bought elsewhere.
- Bedding return windows are 30 days, far shorter than the 100-night mattress trial.
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.
Zinus
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want to sleep on a mattress at home for 100 nights before deciding.
- Buyers in the United States, AU and CA who want mattresses and bamboo bedding from the same brand.
- People who value phone and chat support on email, chat and phone when a warranty claim is needed.
Who should look elsewhere
- Newton Baby, with 99 warranty years, is the one to consider if the length of the cover matters more to you than a 100-night trial.
- Coop Sleep Goods, whose warranty runs 1 to 5 years, suits buyers who want a shorter commitment and treat the trial as a formality.
Country by country
| Country | Bear | Zinus |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Zinus
How much does a Zinus queen mattress cost?+
The Balanced Comfort Signature memory foam mattress is $749. Free delivery is included at that price, and the 100-night trial and 10-year warranty come with the mattress rather than costing extra. The bamboo sheet set starts at $149.99.
What happens after the trial ends?+
The mattress stays yours once the 100-night trial closes, and the 10-year warranty starts its clock. Bedding runs on a different clock: the bamboo sheet set carries a 30-day return window, so sheet choices are worth settling before the order.
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