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Beautyrest Black vs Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid

Which Mattress Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Style
    Performance
      FirmnessBody ConformitySupportBouncinessComfort Layers EnvelopmentResponsivenessMotion IsolationEdge SupportCooling
    Components
      CoverEdge ConstructionFoam Layer MaterialFoam Layer Mass DensityFoam Layer ThicknessSpring Layer DimensionsFoam Layer FirmnessSpring Layer FirmnessFoam Layer ResilienceSpring Layer Bounciness
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Beautyrest Black
Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid

Tested using Methodology v1.0.1

Updated Nov 28, 2025 02:24 PM

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Beautyrest

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Jan 20, 2026 02:06 PM

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Sealy
Beautyrest Black Picture
Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Picture
Mattress Type
Hybrid
Bounciness Level
Moderate (18 cm)
Upper Comfort Foam @ LumbarMemory Foam
Sinking Level
Moderate (5 cm)
Firmness Level
Medium (44 Pa/mm)
Contouring Level
Moderate (28 cm)
Mattress Type
Hybrid
Upper Comfort Foam @ LumbarMemory Foam
Firmness Level
Medium-Plush (38 Pa/mm)

Our Verdict

Beautyrest Black

Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid

The Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid and the Beautyrest Black have different strengths. The Sealy performs better in terms of cooling, motion isolation, and edge support. The Beautyrest Black is a more responsive mattress, making it easier to move around in your sleep. It uses mostly good-quality foam, which is more durable. The Beautyrest has a medium firmness, making it better suited for average and heavier side sleepers. In contrast, lighter side sleepers might prefer the plusher feel of the Sealy.

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Variants

  • Black (Queen (Series Three/Medium))
  • Posturepedic Hybrid (Queen (Soft))

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Queen (Series Three/Medium)
Black
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Beautyrest
 
 
Queen (Soft)
Posturepedic Hybrid
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Main Differences for
Sleeping (In Development)

Threshold 

0.10

Sleeping (In Development) 
 

8.0
No major differences between these mattresses for sleeping (in development). See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Mattress Type 
 

Hybrid
Hybrid

Bed-In-A-Box 
 

No
No

Quilted Top Layer 
 

Yes
No

Grab Handles 
 

Yes
No

Thickness  

38.5 cm (15.2")
34.5 cm (13.6")
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Performance

Firmness 
 

Head/Feet Firmness  

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Beautyrest Black Head/Feet Firmness
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Head/Feet Firmness
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Lumbar Firmness  

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Beautyrest Black Lumbar Firmness
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Lumbar Firmness
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Firmness Video  

Normalized Stiffness @ Head/Feet 
 

46 Pa/mm
39 Pa/mm

Normalized Stiffness @ Lumbar 
 

44 Pa/mm
38 Pa/mm

Firmness Level 
 

Medium (44 Pa/mm)
Medium-Plush (38 Pa/mm)
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Body Conformity 
 

7.3

Shoulder Indentation vs. Body Weight  

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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Shoulder Indentation vs. Body Weight

Indent @ 50 kg (110 lb) 
 

40 mm (1.6")

Indent @ 80 kg (172 lb) 
 

68 mm (2.7")

Indent @ 110 kg (242 lb) 
 

89 mm (3.5")
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Support 
 

6.3

Pelvis Indentation vs. Body Weight  

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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Pelvis Indentation vs. Body Weight

Indent Difference @ 50 kg (110 lb) 
 

23 mm (0.9")

Indent Difference @ 80 kg (172 lb) 
 

30 mm (1.2")

Indent Difference @ 110 kg (242 lb) 
 

31 mm (1.2")
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Bounciness 
 

0.0
7.6

Bounciness Video  

Maximum Rebound Height 
 

18.0 cm (7.1")
17.0 cm (6.7")

Bounciness Level 
 

Moderate (18 cm)
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Comfort Layers Envelopment 
 

0.0
7.5

Sinking & Contouring Picture 
 

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Beautyrest Black Sinking & Contouring Picture
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Sinking & Contouring Picture

Sinking Depth 
 

4.9 cm (1.9")
4.9 cm (1.9")

Diameter Of Distortion 
 

28.0 cm (11.0")
27.8 cm (10.9")

Sinking Level 
 

Moderate (5 cm)

Contouring Level 
 

Moderate (28 cm)
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Responsiveness 
 

8.9
8.5

Responsiveness Video  

Response Time 
 

0.6 s
0.7 s
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Motion Isolation 
 

7.7
8.0

Motion Isolation Video  

Head/Feet Motion Isolation  

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Beautyrest Black Head/Feet Motion Isolation
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Head/Feet Motion Isolation
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Lumbar Motion Isolation  

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Beautyrest Black Lumbar Motion Isolation
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Lumbar Motion Isolation
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Peak Acceleration @ Head/Feet 
 

2.19 g
0.69 g

Dissipation Time @ Head/Feet 
 

0.57 s
0.36 s

Peak Acceleration @ Lumbar 
 

2.53 g
4.16 g

Dissipation Time @ Lumbar 
 

0.62 s
0.32 s
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Edge Support 
 

8.5
9.0

Naturalistic Loading Pad Video  

Naturalistic Loading Pad  

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Beautyrest Black Naturalistic Loading Pad
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Naturalistic Loading Pad
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Small Platen  

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Beautyrest Black Small Platen
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Naturalistic Loading Pad Indentation 
 

139 mm
133 mm

Small Platen Indentation @ 0 mm From Edge 
 

149 mm
160 mm

Small Platen Indentation @ 150 mm From Edge 
 

137 mm
155 mm

Increased Indentation @ Mattress Edge 
 

12 mm
4 mm
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Cooling 
 

7.4
7.9

Cooling Graph  

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Beautyrest Black Cooling Graph
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Cooling Graph
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Energy Transferred Over 1st Hour 
 

57 kJ
61 kJ

Energy Transferred Over 8 Hours 
 

155 kJ
167 kJ
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Components

Cover 
 

Cover Picture 
 

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Sleeping Surface Material 
 

Not Provided by Manufacturer
Not Provided by Manufacturer

Removable 
 

No
No

Machine Washable 
 

No
No
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Edge Construction 
 

Edge Support Picture 
 

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Beautyrest Black Edge Support Picture
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Edge Support Picture

Edge Component 
 

Polyfoam
Pocket Coils
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Foam Layer Material 
 

Foam Layer Material Picture 
 

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Beautyrest Black Foam Layer Material Picture
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Foam Layer Material Picture

Quilted Top Fill  

Polyfoam + Fiber Fill
N/A

Upper Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

Memory Foam
Memory Foam

Upper Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

Memory Foam
Memory Foam

Lower Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

Latex
N/A

Lower Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

Latex
N/A

Transition Foam  

Polyfoam
Polyfoam

Support Foam  

N/A
N/A
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Foam Layer Mass Density 
 

6.8
2.9

Quilted Top Fill  

24 kg/m³ (1.5 lb/cu.ft.)
N/A

Quilted Top Fill Foam Density vs. Reference 
 

0.6
N/A

Upper Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

47 kg/m³ (3.0 lb/cu.ft.)
38 kg/m³ (2.3 lb/cu.ft.)

Upper Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet Density vs. Reference 
 

0.7
0.6

Upper Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

47 kg/m³ (2.9 lb/cu.ft.)
38 kg/m³ (2.3 lb/cu.ft.)

Upper Comfort Foam @ Lumbar Density vs. Reference 
 

0.7
0.6

Lower Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

83 kg/m³ (5.2 lb/cu.ft.)
N/A

Lower Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet Density vs. Reference 
 

1.8
N/A

Lower Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

83 kg/m³ (5.2 lb/cu.ft.)
N/A

Lower Comfort Foam @ Lumbar Density vs. Reference 
 

1.8
N/A

Transition Foam  

29 kg/m³ (1.8 lb/cu.ft.)
18 kg/m³ (1.1 lb/cu.ft.)

Transition Foam Density vs. Reference 
 

0.9
0.3

Support Foam  

N/A
N/A

Support Foam Density vs Reference 
 

N/A
N/A
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Foam Layer Thickness 
 

Foam Layer Thickness Picture 
 

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Beautyrest Black Foam Layer Thickness Picture
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Foam Layer Thickness Picture

Quilted Top 
 

8.0 cm (3.1")
N/A

Upper Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

1.3 cm (0.5")
3.5 cm (1.4")

Upper Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

1.3 cm (0.5")
3.5 cm (1.4")

Lower Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

4.0 cm (1.6")
N/A

Lower Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

4.0 cm (1.6")
N/A

Transition Foam  

3.8 cm (1.5")
6.0 cm (2.4")

Support Foam  

N/A
N/A
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Spring Layer Dimensions 
 

Spring Layer Height Picture 
 

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Beautyrest Black Spring Layer Height Picture
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Spring Layer Height Picture

Spring Layer Density Picture 
 

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Beautyrest Black Spring Layer Density Picture
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Spring Layer Density Picture

Comfort Layer Height 
 

N/A
N/A

Comfort Layer Coil Density 
 

N/A
N/A

Comfort Layer Coil Gauge 
 

N/A
N/A

Support Layer Height 
 

21.0 cm (8.3")
21.9 cm (8.6")

Support Layer Coil Density 
 

268 coils/m² (25 coils/ft²)
233 coils/m² (22 coils/ft²)

Support Layer Coil Gauge @ Head/Feet 
 

12 gauge
15 gauge

Support Layer Coil Gauge @ Lumbar 
 

12 gauge
15 gauge
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Foam Layer Firmness 
 

Comfort Layer IPD  

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Beautyrest Black Comfort Layer IPD
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Comfort Layer IPD
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Transition & Support Layer IPD  

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Beautyrest Black Transition & Support Layer IPD
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Transition & Support Layer IPD
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Quilted Top Fill 25% IPD 
 

1.4 kPa
N/A

Upper Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet 25% IPD 
 

1.5 kPa
1.7 kPa

Upper Comfort Foam @ Lumbar 25% IPD 
 

1.5 kPa
1.7 kPa

Lower Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet 25% IPD 
 

2.8 kPa
N/A

Lower Comfort Foam @ Lumbar 25% IPD 
 

2.8 kPa
N/A

Transition Foam 25% IPD 
 

3.1 kPa
2.0 kPa

Support Foam 25% IPD 
 

N/A
N/A
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Spring Layer Firmness 
 

Comfort Layer Firmness  

Beautyrest Black Comfort Layer Firmness
Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Comfort Layer Firmness
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Support Layer Firmness  

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Beautyrest Black Support Layer Firmness
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Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Support Layer Firmness
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Spring Layer Firmness  

Normalized Comfort Layer Stiffness @ Head/Feet 
 

N/A
N/A

Normalized Comfort Layer Stiffness @ Lumbar 
 

N/A
N/A

Normalized Support Layer Stiffness @ Head/Feet 
 

69 Pa/mm
77 Pa/mm

Normalized Support Layer Stiffness @ Lumbar 
 

69 Pa/mm
68 Pa/mm
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Foam Layer Resilience 
 

Foam Layer Resilience Video  

Quilted Top Fill  

30%
N/A

Upper Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

2%
16%

Upper Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

2%
16%

Lower Comfort Foam @ Head/Feet  

58%
N/A

Lower Comfort Foam @ Lumbar  

58%
N/A

Transition Foam  

48%
42%

Support Foam  

N/A
N/A
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Spring Layer Bounciness 
 

Comfort Spring Layer Bounciness Video  

Support Spring Layer Bounciness Video  

Comfort Spring Layer Maximum Rebound Height 
 

N/A
N/A

Support Spring Layer Maximum Rebound Height 
 

53.0 cm (20.9")
44.0 cm (17.3")
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Queen (Series Three/Medium)
Black
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Queen (Soft)
Posturepedic Hybrid
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