WinkBed vs. Bear Mattress Comparison

Deciding between a memory foam mattress like the Bear or a luxury hybrid mattress like the WinkBed? You’ve come to the right place—we can help you find the right bed in this comparison review. Make sure to check out what others are saying in our testing methodology. 

WinkBed vs. Bear Overview

The Bear Original is a medium-firm memory foam mattress made with athletes and active lifestyles in mind. The WinkBed is a luxury hybrid mattress made with foam and coils.

The WinkBed is best for…	The Bear is best for…
Combination Sleepers	People With an Active Lifestyle
People of All Shapes and Sizes	Back and Stomach Sleepers
Luxury Mattress Shoppers	Memory Foam Fans

Who Should Choose the WinkBed Mattress?

• Combination Sleepers: The best mattresses for combination sleepers quickly adapt to your changes in position, and the WinkBed does just that thanks to responsive coils and foam. 
• People of All Shapes and Sizes: The WinkBed Softer option brings the softness that most lightweight folks need for adequate pressure relief. The Plus model has the support required by heavier people, and the Luxury Firm and Firmer versions have the balanced feel that most average-weight people prefer. 
• Luxury Mattress Shoppers: The WinkBed is considered to be a luxury hybrid mattress. Its Euro pillow top looks and feels luxurious, while the coil base layer delivers the durability that you expect from a high-end bed.

Who Should Choose the Bear Mattress?

• People with an Active Lifestyle: Bear designed its original mattress for athletes and active people. The brand claims Celliant fabric is intended to transform body heat into infrared energy, which promotes blood flow, tissue oxygenation, and, as a result, faster muscle recovery.  
• Back and Stomach Sleepers: The Bear has a firmer feel that supports the spines of back sleepers, plus just enough pressure point contouring for comfort.
• Memory Foam Fans: The Bear has a top layer of traditional memory foam that has a slow response time and a close, contouring feel that will please memory foam fans.

WinkBed vs. Bear: Top Similarities 

• Good for Hot Sleepers: The Bear sleeps relatively cool for a memory foam mattress, thanks to the gel-infused memory foam and a breathable mattress cover. The WinkBed also has gel-infused foam, as well as a breathable coil system that allows ample airflow through the bulk of the mattress. 
• Support for Back and Stomach Sleepers: The Bear supports both back and stomach sleepers under 230 lbs. The Firmer WinkBed and WinkBed Plus work for stomach sleepers of any body type, and the Luxury Firm and Firmer WinkBed work for back sleepers. We even included the WinkBed on our list of best mattresses for back sleepers.  
• Lots of Motion Transfer: Both the Bear and WinkBed mattresses performed poorly on our motion isolation test since they allow motion to spread across the mattress surface—not the best news for couples and light sleepers. 

WinkBed vs. Bear: Top Differences 

• Construction: The Bear is an all-foam bed made with a memory foam top layer. The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress made with a pillow top and individually wrapped spring coils. 
• Feel: The WinkBed’s Euro pillow top has a softer, more body-conforming feel, while the Bear’s firmer foam construction has a little sinkage, but mostly keeps you lifted on top of the foam layers.
• Support for Side Sleepers: Only the Softer WinkBed is cushioning enough for the average side sleeper. The Bear provides excellent pressure relief, but it’s probably too firm for most side sleepers.
• Support for Heavyweight Sleepers: The WinkBed Plus is built specifically for the needs of plus-size people, while the Bear isn’t quite supportive enough for people weighing more than 230 lbs. The WinkBed Plus even makes our list of best mattresses for heavy people.

WinkBed vs. Bear: Firmness & Feel Differences

Firmness and feel can make or break a bed. In this section, we’ll guide you through the details of WinkBed and Bear’s firmness and feel differences. 

What’s the Firmness of the WinkBed & Bear Mattresses? 

The WinkBed Luxury Firm and Bear mattresses have a universal medium-firm feel that work for the average-sleeper, although the Bear is a bit firmer. Finally, the WinkBed Firmer and Plus options are our picks for stomach sleepers and heavyweight individuals.

What Do the WinkBed & Bear Mattresses Feel Like?

With the Euro pillow top on the WinkBed, you get a softer, more body-conforming feeling, whereas the Bear has a firmer foam construction that sinks a little but keeps you upright most of the time.

What’s It Like to Sleep On the WinkBed & Bear Mattresses?

Lightweight back sleepers and stomach sleepers, as well as average-weight back sleepers will sleep peacefully on the Bear mattress as it provides optimal spine alignment and a supportive core. Meanwhile, the luxury-firm WinkBed is very responsive, making it a great bed for lightweight to average-weight combination sleepers. 

The WinkBed vs. Bear: Mattresses By Body Type

WinkBed Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	5	5	4
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	5	4	5
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	5	4	5

Bear Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	5	5	2
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	5	4	3
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	3	2	3

1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent

Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)

Average-weight back sleepers will probably be most comfortable on the luxury-firm or firmer WinkBed. At the same time, average-weight stomach sleepers will be comfy on the firmer or plus, depending on their firmness preference. Lastly, for average-weight side sleepers, the softer WinkBed is a great choice to get that pressure relief.

The Bear’s firmer polyfoam layers should keep the average-weight stomach sleeper’s spines aligned by lifting their hips in line with their shoulders. Average-weight back sleepers will also find the Bear a comfortable bed thanks to the firm surface that prevents excessive sinkage. 

Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)

Heavyweight back sleepers on the Bear mattress may have some spinal alignment issues due to the lack of coil support. In contrast, the WinkBed offers a Plus option that is designed to support people weighing more than 230 lbs, it can provide extra support to keep the hips elevated especially for stomach sleepers and back sleepers. 

Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)

The Bear mattress is ideal for lightweight back sleepers and stomach sleepers. Similarly, the WinkBed supports lightweight back sleepers. The WinkBed can also be a good fit for lightweight side sleepers, couples, and anyone who likes the cloud-like feel of a pillow top mattress.

Differences In Mattress Construction 

The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress, meaning that it is constructed with both coils and foam and measures 13.5”. The Bear mattress is a three-layer all-foam mattress that is 10” thick. 

WinkBed Mattress Materials	Bear Mattress Materials
TENCEL Cover	Breathable Celliant Cover
Gel-Infused Euro Pillow Top	Graphite-Gel Memory Foam
SupportCell Foam	Responsive Transition Foam
Zoned Pocketed Coils with extraEDGE Support System	High-Density Support Foam
13.5”	10”

Cover

The exterior of the WinkBed is made of TENCEL, which is a performance fabric made from eucalyptus wood fibers. The first layer of the Bear uses Celliant fibers woven into the cover to help your body recover faster after an intense workout or long hike. 

Comfort Layers

The WinkBed is designed with a quilted pillow top which provides cushioning and support, while the gel-infused HyperSoft foam in the pillow top is designed not to retain heat like traditional memory foam. Similarly, the Bear has a top layer of foam injected with graphite gel, which helps absorb heat.

Support Layers

The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress, its support layer has coils that provide targeted back support and promotes better airflow compared to traditional memory foam mattresses. The Bear’s support layer is made from high-density foam designed for strength and durability.

WinkBed vs. Bear Pricing

Size	WinkBed Prices	Bear Prices
Twin	$1149.00	$748.00
Twin XL	$1249.00	$811.00
Full	$1499.00	$873.00
Queen	$1799.00	$998.00
King	$1999.00	$1248.00
California King	$2049.00	$1248.00

For exclusive discounts on both beds, see our WinkBed mattress coupons and Bear mattress coupons.

WinkBed vs. Bear Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences

The WinkBed 4.5/5

The WinkBed is a solid mid-range hybrid mattress. With some great features like temperature regulation, strong edge support, and responsive materials, as well as having a variety of firmnesses to choose from, the WinkBed will work well for a wide variety of sleepers.

The Bear 4.6/5

Designed for people with active lifestyles, the Original Bear mattress is Bear’s flagship model. It features foams that work well for sleepers of all positions and sizes. The bed’s standout cover includes Celliant, which converts body heat into infrared energy to promote muscle recovery.

Temperature

Both the WinkBed and the Bear are designed to keep hot sleepers cool. With breathable foams and cooling covers, we expect both to support healthy temperature regulation for most sleepers. 

Motion Transfer

Unfortunately, the Bear and WinkBed mattresses don’t do a superb job of dampening motion transfer, so we can’t recommend either to couples who are easily disrupted by movements across the mattress.

Edge Support 

The WinkBed’s edges are more stable and comfortable than the Bear’s. With ultra-durable coils along the perimeter, there’s an impressive amount of stability. Keep in mind that the Bear has decent edge support for an all-foam mattress.

Pressure Relief 

We recommend the WinkBed over the Bear for lightweight and average-weight people who need ample cushion for comfort, such as side sleepers. The Bear’s memory foam top layer provides excellent pressure relief for back and stomach sleepers under 230 lbs. 

Pain Relief 

The Bear has the ability to contour to your body—and amps everything up by using three different levels of foam. The result is great spinal alignment, decreased back pain, and reduced strain on pressure points no matter what position you sleep in. The firmer WinkBed options are great for those with back pain, especially lower back pain, since they keep your hips lifted in alignment with your shoulders. 

Durability

The Bear and WinkBed are both durable mattresses that we expect to last at least seven years. Of the two beds, the WinkBed outperforms the Bear in this category thanks to its hybrid design and Lifetime warranty (compared with the Bear’s 10-year warranty).

Shipping, Returns, & Warranties 

WinkBed 

WinkBed offers free shipping to customers in the contiguous U.S., and Alaska or Hawaii for a flat rate of $199. WinkBed gives mattress customers a 120-night in-home sleep trial. You must keep your new bed for at least 30 days to let it break in, but can return it after that for a full refund. WinkBed’ Lifetime warranty period is more generous than most other mattress brands, but the covered defects aren’t as extensive. 

Bear

Customers in the continental U.S. qualify for free shipping and choose between no signature required or signature required FedEx options. Once you receive your new mattress, you have a 100-night sleep trial to decide if you want to keep it. If you decide to keep your mattress, it’s covered by a 10-year warranty that entitles you to a replacement mattress if yours is proven to have defects in craftsmanship or materials.

More WinkBeds Mattresses

See our full WinkBeds GravityLux mattress review to learn more. 

See our full WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress review to learn more.

More Bear Mattresses

 See our full Bear Pro mattress review to learn more. 

See our full Bear Hybrid mattress review to learn more.

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• WinkBed vs. DreamCloud
• WinkBed vs. Helix
• WinkBed vs. Nectar
• WinkBed vs. Puffy
• WinkBed vs. Purple
• WinkBed vs. Saatva

Our Final Take

The Bear mattress is an affordable option for back sleepers and stomach sleepers who weigh less than 230 lbs. It’s also a good choice for foam lovers with back pain. 

With four firmness options, the WinkBed is a good fit for every body size and sleep position. The Softer version is best for side sleepers, the Luxury Firm is a good fit for average-weight back sleepers, and the Firmer and Plus versions are ideal for stomach sleepers and those over 230 lbs.

Also, hot sleepers will likely stay cooler on the WinkBed, and budget shoppers will save on the Bear.

WinkBed & Bear FAQs

Do you need a box spring with a Bear mattress?

No, you do not need a box spring with the original Bear mattress. The company recommends that you not use a box spring. Instead, you can use a flat foundation that evenly disperses your weight, such as a slatted bed, platform bed, or adjustable base.

Where are WinkBed manufactured?

WinkBed mattresses are handmade to order in the USA. WinkBed has two factories, located in Watertown, Wisconsin and Orlando, Florida. All of their materials are American-sourced, and WinkBed are designed with CertiPUR-US certified foams in all their mattresses to ensure that their products are high-quality.

Do you need a box spring with WinkBed?

No. But if you wish, you can use a box spring with WinkBed mattresses. WinkBed sells their Adjustable WinkBase 2.0, platform foundation, and heavy-duty bed frame that are designed to support the WinkBed mattresses, but any sturdy bed frame or box spring should work well with your WinkBed.