Brooklyn Bedding vs. Puffy Mattress Comparison
We’re taking a close look at the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress and the original Puffy mattress to highlight their differences, similarities, and ultimately decide which is best for you.
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The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress is topped with two layers of cooling foam and supported by bouncy coils. The Puffy mattress has an all-foam construction that includes soft memory foam, buoyant transition foam, and supportive base foam. In this mattress comparison we favor the Puffy mattress for side sleepers, those with back pain, and co-sleepers concerned about motion transfer. The Brooklyn Signature is better for combination sleepers, hot sleepers, and those who want multiple firmness options.
Comparing the Brooklyn Signature Hybrid & Puffy Mattresses
Key Differences
- The Puffy provides better motion isolation for those with sleeping partners. The springiness of the Brooklyn Signature causes bounce-back that may be disruptive when someone gets in or out of bed.
- The TitanFlex foam on top of the Brooklyn Signature rates higher for responsiveness than the Puffy, meaning it responds more quickly to your changes in position. The Cooling Cloud foam on top of the Puffy has more of the slow response typical of memory foam.
- The Brooklyn Signature mattress sleeps cooler than the Puffy thanks to airflow through the coil layer at the base of the mattress.
Key Similarities
- The Puffy and the medium version of the Brooklyn Signature both have a mid-range firmness level that we rated at 6/10. This medium-firmness is soft enough to sink into and supportive enough to keep you from feeling stuck “in” the mattress.
- Both of these beds feature cooling gel infusions in their proprietary foam layers.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Who is the Brooklyn Signature Hybrid Mattress Best For…
- Combination sleepers need a mattress that quickly responds to their changes in position, and the TitanFlex foam on top of the Brooklyn Signature is designed to be extra responsive.
- The medium firmness of the Brooklyn Signature provides a balance of cushion and support that’s ideal for back sleepers.
- The Brooklyn Signature is a great compromise for couples who need both the comfort of foam and that support of coils.
Not Best For…
- Those with hip or shoulder pain probably won’t be satisfied with the pressure relief of the medium or firm Brooklyn Signature.
- Lightweight side sleepers need a mattress that offers deeper compression around pressure points.
Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Signature mattress review to learn more!
Best for: side sleepers, those with joint pain, lightweight and average-weight sleepers. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Best for: side sleepers, those with joint pain, lightweight and average-weight sleepers. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. Best for: side sleepers, those with joint pain, lightweight and average-weight sleepers. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Puffy Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
101 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Kids
This bed is perfect for young sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Puffy Mattress
Material
Foam
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
101 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Kids
This bed is perfect for young sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Puffy Mattress
Material
Foam
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Trial Period
101 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Kids
This bed is perfect for young sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Who is the Puffy Mattress Best For…
- On the Puffy, side sleepers get adequate pressure relief around their shoulders and hips.
- Those with joint pain benefit from the softness and conforming nature of the Cooling Cloud comfort layers.
- Lightweight and average-weight sleepers sink just deep enough into the mattress to experience full-body cushioning without compromising on support.
Not Best For…
- Strict stomach sleepers need a mattress with more lumbar support to avoid lower back pain.
- Hot sleepers may want to check out our list of most cooling mattresses since all-foam beds can retain more heat than other kinds of mattresses.
Read our full Puffy mattress review to learn more!
Performance Differences
Firmness / Feel
Mattress firmness is rated on a firmness scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. Depending on your body type, each mattress may feel softer or firmer than advertised. For example, those with heavyweight body types are more likely to sink through the soft top layers and thus experience the mattress as softer.
The Brooklyn Signature is available in three firmness options: soft, medium, and firm. The Puffy is available only in medium-firm. We actually think the Puffy and medium firmness Brooklyn Signature have the same firmness level: 6/10. Medium-firm mattresses provide a crowd-pleasing blend of comfort and support.
Motion Isolation
Motion transfer is a potential problem only for those who share their bed. All-foam mattresses isolate motion the best, while innerspring mattresses cause the most motion transfer.
With that in mind, it’s no surprise that the Puffy isolates motion better than the Brooklyn Signature. The all-foam construction of the Puffy dampens movement before it has the chance to spread, whereas the springiness of the coils in the Brooklyn Signature creates a bit more bounce-back.
Related: Best Mattresses for Couples
Edge Support
Edge support is a relevant performance category for anyone who uses the edges of their bed to get ready in the morning or for those who want to maximize their mattress surface. The Brooklyn Signature has reinforced edges, but we weren’t too impressed with the support level. We didn’t feel like we’d slide off the mattress, but there was quite a bit of sinkage when we sat on the sides of the bed.
That was also the case with the Puffy, though we noticed even more compression. Overall, if edge support is your deciding factor, go with the Brooklyn Signature, but don’t expect excellent edge support on either mattress.
Pressure Relief
Pressure relief is closely associated with mattress firmness. The softer a mattress, the more you’ll experience deep pressure relief and pressure point contouring. This is especially important in a mattress for side sleepers since they put a lot of weight on their shoulders and hips.
The Brooklyn Signature and Puffy both provide pressure relief, but the Puffy outperforms the Brooklyn Signature in this category, at least with regards to the medium and firm Brooklyn Signature options. The Puffy is our pick for side sleepers, though the soft version of the Brooklyn Signature is a worthwhile option, too.
Spine Alignment
Spinal alignment is just a technical way of saying good sleeping posture. It’s important for the same reasons as good waking posture—it keeps your neck and back in a healthy, neutral position, which prevents muscle soreness and the risk of spinal issues from misalignment.
Posture is important for all sleeping positions, but especially side and stomach sleepers. Side sleepers need enough compression around their pressure points to keep their spine in a straight line when viewed from the side. The best mattresses for stomach sleepers keep their lower back lifted in line with their shoulders.
Both of these mattresses provide excellent spinal support for back and side sleepers, but the Brooklyn Signature is better for stomach sleepers because it comes in a firm mattress option that helps prevent lower back pain by lifting your lumbar region.
Related: Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers
Durability
The lifespan of your mattress depends on the quality of the materials and frequency of use. Both of these beds are high-quality and backed by industry-standard warranties, so they should last between six to ten years with normal use. With that said, innerspring and hybrid mattresses typically wear out faster than all-foam and memory foam mattresses, so we estimate that the Puffy will last you a year or two longer than the Brooklyn Signature.
Cooling/Temperature
Mattress temperature is important to get right if you want the best sleep possible. Being too hot or too cold can disrupt your sleep cycle, so mattress companies aim for a neutral temperature profile. Brooklyn Bedding and Puffy both do this by infusing their top layers of foam with heat-absorbing gel.
Even so, hybrid mattresses have a natural advantage in this category because the coil layer improves airflow through the core of the mattress. For that reason, we think the Brooklyn Signature stays cooler than the Puffy, but the Puffy is still pretty temperature-neutral for a memory foam mattress.
Mattress Construction Differences
Brooklyn Signature Hybrid Mattress Construction
| Layer: | Brooklyn Signature Hybrid |
| Cover | Premium Quilted Cover |
| Comfort Layer | TitanFlex Comfort Foam |
| Transitional Layer | VariFlex Transition Foam |
| Support Layer | Ascension Coils & Flex Base |
| Mattress Thickness | 11” |
The Brooklyn Signature mattress cover is quilted with a thin layer of memory foam that adds extra plushness when you first lie down. Beneath the cover, two layers of foam provide pressure relief and create a cozy barrier between you and the supportive coil base layer.
The first foam layer is TitanFlex comfort foam, which blends the contouring cushion of memory foam with the responsiveness of latex. The second foam layer is the slightly firmer VariFlex foam (formerly Energex foam). A final layer of base foam supports the whole mattress and stabilizes the springy coils.
To compare constructions, check out our Brooklyn Bedding Mattress Comparison.
Puffy Mattress Construction
| Layer: | Puffy |
| Cover | Polyester Cloud Cover |
| Comfort Layer | Cooling Cloud Foam |
| Transitional Layer | Climate Comfort Foam |
| Support Layer | Firm Core Support Base |
| Mattress Thickness | 10″ |
The Puffy mattress is wrapped in a soft, breathable, and (bonus!) stain-resistant mattress cover. It’s also machine-washable. The top layer is soft, gel-infused memory foam that easily compresses under pressure. The gel keeps the foam more temperature neutral than traditional memory foam. Next up, a layer of responsive polyfoam quickly responds to changes in position and keeps you from sinking too far into the firmer base layer of support foam.
To compare constructions, check out our Puffy Mattress Comparison.
Sizing & Price Comparisons
| Mattress Size | Puffy Mattress | Brooklyn Bedding Mattress |
| Twin | $799 | $599 |
| Twin XL | $829 | $749 |
| Full | $999 | $899 |
| Queen | $1,149 | $1,124 |
| King | $1,349 | $1,374 |
| California King | $1,349 | $1,374 |
Check out our Brooklyn Bedding Coupons & Puffy Mattress Coupons for the best price on a new mattress.
Shipping and Returns
Brooklyn Bedding:
Brooklyn Bedding mattresses take seven to 10 days to be handmade and shipped from Phoenix, Arizona. Brooklyn Bedding doesn’t offer white glove delivery or old mattress removal, but they do provide free shipping for orders in the contiguous USA (deliveries to Alaska and Hawaii cost $125, and shipments to Canada cost $250).
The 120-night sleep trial starts on the day your mattress is delivered, so you can test out your new mattress in the comfort of home. Returns are free, but if you keep your mattress, it’s protected by a 10-year warranty. If your bed develops indentations over 1” or cracks in the foam, you may be eligible for free repairs or a replacement mattress. to learn more: Brooklyn Bedding mattress warranty breakdown.
Puffy:
Puffy mattresses are made in the USA and shipped for free within one to three business days (extra fees apply to Alaska and Hawaii deliveries). You get a 101-night in-home trial period, free returns, and a Lifetime warranty. The warranty entitles you to a free replacement mattress if yours develops indentations over 1.5” and manufacturing defects of the cover (i.e. a broken zipper or unraveled seams).
Related: Puffy Mattress Warranty
More Brooklyn Bedding Mattresses
The Aurora is also a hybrid mattress with foam layers and a coil support system, but it’s softer, cooler, and more expensive than the Signature. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Aurora is also a hybrid mattress with foam layers and a coil support system, but it’s softer, cooler, and more expensive than the Signature. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Aurora is also a hybrid mattress with foam layers and a coil support system, but it’s softer, cooler, and more expensive than the Signature. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
See our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Mattress Review to learn more.
The Sedona is Brooklyn Bedding’s luxury hybrid mattress. It’s significantly more expensive than the Signature, but it provides more advanced cooling technologies and deeper compression around pressure points. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Sedona is Brooklyn Bedding’s luxury hybrid mattress. It’s significantly more expensive than the Signature, but it provides more advanced cooling technologies and deeper compression around pressure points. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Sedona is Brooklyn Bedding’s luxury hybrid mattress. It’s significantly more expensive than the Signature, but it provides more advanced cooling technologies and deeper compression around pressure points. We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5.5/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5.5/10
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
See our Brooklyn Sedona mattress review to learn more.
More Puffy Mattresses
The Puffy Lux Hybrid is a top choice for side and back sleepers who want a plush, cloud-like sleep experienced, but it’s less-than-ideal for stomach sleepers, who will experience too much sinking in the hips.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Puffy Lux Hybrid is a top choice for side and back sleepers who want a plush, cloud-like sleep experienced, but it’s less-than-ideal for stomach sleepers, who will experience too much sinking in the hips.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Puffy Lux Hybrid is a top choice for side and back sleepers who want a plush, cloud-like sleep experienced, but it’s less-than-ideal for stomach sleepers, who will experience too much sinking in the hips.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Puffy Lux Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
101 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Puffy Lux Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
101 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Puffy Lux Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5/10
Trial Period
101 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
See our full Puffy Lux Hybrid mattress review to learn more.
The Puffy Royal Hybrid is Puffy’s take on a luxury memory foam hybrid mattress. Its medium-soft firmness level and conforming top layers make it ideal for side sleepers who like a neutral all-foam feel.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Puffy Royal Hybrid is Puffy’s take on a luxury memory foam hybrid mattress. Its medium-soft firmness level and conforming top layers make it ideal for side sleepers who like a neutral all-foam feel.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Puffy Royal Hybrid is Puffy’s take on a luxury memory foam hybrid mattress. Its medium-soft firmness level and conforming top layers make it ideal for side sleepers who like a neutral all-foam feel.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
101 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-soft: 4/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Medium-soft: 4/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
101 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 4/10
Trial Period
101 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
See our full Puffy Royal Hybrid mattress review to learn more.
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Our Final Take
We don’t think one of these mattresses is better than the other, but we can tell you which is the best mattress for your specific sleep needs. The Brooklyn Signature is our pick for combination sleepers, hot sleepers, and those who want multiple firmness options. The Puffy is better for those with joint pain, memory foam lovers, and those who prioritize pressure relief.
If you’re still undecided, keep in mind that the pricing for these beds is really similar, and both come with generous trial periods typical of the bed-in-a-box market. Choose the one that aligns with your top sleep needs, and give it a try!