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Eight the PodvsBeautyrest Black

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

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Eight the Pod

by Eight Sleep · Foam

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

Beautyrest Black

by Beautyrest · Hybrid (coils and foam)

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10 years · 100-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

Beautyrest Black

Twinn/a

Twin XL$2,249

Full (Double)$2,529

Queen$2,699

King$3,299

California King$3,299

Essential information

	Eight the Pod	Beautyrest Black
Type	Foam	Hybrid (coils and foam)
Launched	–	1925
Brand	Eight Sleep	Beautyrest
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	Beautyrest Black is our premier line, and proudly features our greatest innovations, so you can wake up feeling your very best every day. The Beautyrest Black (L-Class Medium) is a five layer design: 0.5" Plush Comfort Foam 1" Medium Comfort Foam 1.5" Energy Foam 0.5" Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®. Tip: there are many models under the Beautyrest Black name so be careful when comparing instore with online that the codes are the same! Mattresses purchased online come with a 100-night in-home trial and free White Glove delivery: delivery, setup, and removal of your old mattress.
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Certifications & trial

	Eight the Pod	Beautyrest Black
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®	–
Other certification info	–	–
Sleep trial	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology)	10 years
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.	Conveniently delivered using our complimentary White Glove Delivery experience. After checkout, you'll be contacted by our shipping partner to select a delivery day that works best for your schedule. The day of your delivery, you'll get a call confirming your delivery window. Upon delivery, they will set up your new mattress and remove your old mattress and any packaging for that mattress.

Firmness & feel

	Eight the Pod	Beautyrest Black
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	–	The mattress for those who love the feeling of truly luxurious sleep and are looking for a medium-firm feel, essential cooling and pressure relief features. This mattress has two upgrade options available: Cooling Upgrade: If you're looking for a medium-firm feel, but tend to be a hot sleeper or live in a warmer environment, our Beautyrest Black with Cooling Upgrade is perfect for you. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: This mattress is for those looking for the pressure relief of a plush pillow top without sacrificing cool sleep.

Construction & materials

	Eight the Pod	Beautyrest Black
Layers	Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base	Plush Comfort Foam, Medium Comfort Foam, Energy Foam, Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam, Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®.
Cover	The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability.	Most advanced cooling technology: BlackICE 4.0 is a combination of cool-to-the-touch fabrics and heat-wicking materials like silver and SilkAir fiber. The High Airflow SilkAir Fiber which is super breathable, to help you stay cool throughout the night.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	Yes
Comfort	The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep.	If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the features of the Original plus an additional layer of memory foam (RightTemp Memory Foam) infused with highly conductive and durable carbon fiber which makes this up to 20% cooler than the Black Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has the same comfort layers as the Cooling Upgrade plus an additional 2" layer of GelTouch® Foam that offers airflow and breathability.
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.	Hand-picked Technoluxe foams are designed to reduce pressure on key spots like hips and shoulders. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology is designed to reduce motion transfer, absorb energy, and provide durability. BeautyEdge® for reliable edge support. If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the support features of the Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has two additional inches of high quality memory foam (GelTouch® Foam) for even better pressure relief than the Cooling Upgrade, especially around areas like the hips and shoulders. The Technoluxe Memory Foams system includes more, higher quality memory foams than in any Beautyrest mattresses. These Technoluxe foams are designed to offer sophisticated pressure relief. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology (our most advanced spring support yet) provides our best support and durability while also preventing partner disturbance.
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Size & weight

	Eight the Pod	Beautyrest Black
Available sizes	Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13 "	Twin: 13.75 "
Twin weight (kg)	–	–
Twin XL weight (kg)	–	64
Full (Double) weight (kg)	N/A	84
Queen weight (kg)	N/A	104
King weight (kg)	N/A	133
California King weight (kg)	N/A	140

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.

Beautyrest Black

Can you flip a Beautyrest black?

Flipping a Beautyrest mattress is not recommended. Its advanced design means that sleeping on the wrong side would provide less support.

Is Beautyrest Black a firm mattress?

The Beautyrest Black mattress has three layers of polyfoam on top of a layer of gel-infused memory foam, resulting in a medium firmness, or a 6 on the firmness scale. It is easy to move around on this mattress.

Is Beautyrest black good for heavy people?

Firm models of the Beautyrest mattress, falling around a 6-7 on the firmness scale, are best suited for heavier combination sleepers over 230 pounds, as well as back and stomach sleepers.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Eight the Pod vs Beautyrest Black 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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