Eight the PodvsBear

Which one is best for you? Eight the Pod vs Bear - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Eight the PodCheck current deal.Bear35% OFF + Free Gift

Eight the Pod

by Eight Sleep · Foam

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10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology) · 100-night trial

Bear

by Bear Mattress · Memory foam

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Lifetime · 120-night trial

Pricing by size

Eight the Pod

Twinn/a

Twin XLn/a

Full (Double)$2,695

Queen$2,995

King$3,395

California King$3,395

Bear

Twin$748

Twin XL$811

Full (Double)$873

Queen$998

King$1,248

California King$1,248

Essential information

	Eight the Pod	Bear
Type	Foam	Memory foam
Launched	–	1996
Brand	Eight Sleep	Bear Mattress
Made in	United States (mattress) & China (technology)	United States
Unique points	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	Proprietary memory foam technology & mattress design combines 4 layers of foam: 1" of Graphite-Gel Infused Foam 2.5" of Quick Response Foam 6.5" of Breathable Support Foam.
Video	–	Bear Mattress Features

Certifications & trial

	Eight the Pod	Bear
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®	CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold
Other certification info	–	<p id="">GREENGUARD Gold Certified</p>
Sleep trial	100 nights	120 nights
Warranty	10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology)	Lifetime
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	The Pod Pro is ready to ship. FedEx will deliver to your door, no signature required.	Your Bear Sleep Products typically ship from our warehouse within 2-4 business days after your order is completed. Depending on where you're located in the country our Bear Sleep Products will usually arrive at your door in 4-7 business days.

Firmness & feel

	Eight the Pod	Bear
One firmness fits all	No	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	–	While we designed the Bear Mattress to have a solid core support with a nice touch of softness on top for comfort, we would categorize the mattress as a medium-firm. Certain independent reviews for comparison on mattress firmness rate the Bear Mattress a 7.1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being most firm.

Construction & materials

	Eight the Pod	Bear
Layers	Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base	Graphite-Gel Infused Foam, Quick Response Foam, Breathable Support Foam.
Cover	The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability.	Clinically-Proven Celliant® Cover. This specialized, one-of-a-kind cover absorbs the body's natural heat and reflects far Infrared light back to the skin helping your body recover faster and sleep better.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	No
Comfort	The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep.	Cooler Sleep. Graphite-Gel + high airflow, open cell Response Foam increase cooling and conductivity up to 7x more than traditional foam mattresses. Graphite Gel Foam. Rapidly adapts to each individual's needed support and comfort while infused graphite gel particles promote a cooler night's sleep.
Support	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.	Not too firm, not too soft, the Bear Mattress is a perfect blend of cooling comfort, contouring pressure relief and core support designed for all body shapes and all types of sleepers. Offering just the right amount of bounce, Response Foam offers unparalleled pressure relief and pressure mapping for optimal spinal alignment. Support foam strengthens the comfort layers and adds long-lasting durability.
Posts	–	Sleep and Wellness Blog Read the latest posts and reviews from Bear. [Read more]

Size & weight

	Eight the Pod	Bear
Available sizes	Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13 "	Twin: 10 "
Twin weight (kg)	–	50
Twin XL weight (kg)	–	50
Full (Double) weight (kg)	N/A	60
Queen weight (kg)	N/A	70
King weight (kg)	N/A	90
California King weight (kg)	N/A	90

FAQs

Eight the Pod

Is the Eight Sleep Pod loud?

The Eight Sleep Pod operates very quietly. Even when the Hub is adjusting the water temperature in the mattress, it only produces a soft whirring sound.

How does the Eight Sleep Pod work?

The Eight Sleep Pod Pro's Hub functions as a computer and pump. It cools and heats the water in the mattress's Active Grid. The temperature of the mattress can be controlled via the Eight Sleep app.

How firm is the Eight Sleep Pod?

The Eight Sleep Pod is considered to be of "medium-firm" level. It is best suited for stomach, back, and combination sleepers.

Bear

Do Bear mattresses last?

Like the average memory foam mattress, you should expect to get at least eight to 10 years out of your Bear mattress.

Are Bear mattresses hot?

In comparison to other all-foam mattresses, the Bear does maintain good temperature neutrality and doesn't get too hot.

Where is Bear Mattress from?

Bear mattresses are proudly made in America.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Eight the Pod vs Bear mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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