Beautyrest vs. Serta Mattress Comparison

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November 18, 2022

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Beautyrest and Serta are two of the most recognizable names in the mattress market. In this comparison, we’re putting each brand’s most popular mattresses head-to-head: the Beautyrest Black and Serta Perfect Sleeper.

The Beautyrest Black and Serta Perfect Sleeper are hybrid mattresses made with plush memory foam and supportive, breathable innerspring coils. Both are high quality options, but one may suit you better than the other based on your sleeping position and preferences.

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Beautyrest Black Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 7/10

Score

4.2 / 5

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Product

Serta Perfect Sleeper Renewed Sleep

Firmness

Medium-soft: 5.5/10

Score

4.2 / 5

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Beautyrest Black vs. Serta Perfect Sleeper Overview

Beautyrest Black is best for…	Serta Perfect Sleeper is best for…
Back & stomach sleepers	Seniors
Those with back pain	Side sleepers
Hot sleepers	Back sleepers

Who Should Choose the Beautyrest Black Mattress?

Back & Stomach Sleepers: If you sleep on your back or front, the Black is firm enough to keep your spine aligned, which prevents discomfort and lower back pain in these sleeping positions.
Those With Back Pain: The supportive build of the Black keeps your hips lifted in line with your shoulders. This alignment can help ease existing back pain and prevent the development of new back pain.
Hot Sleepers: The combination of gel memory foam and breathable coils prevent the Black from holding onto body heat. As a result, it stays cooler than mattresses made entirely of foam.

Who Should Choose the Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress?

Seniors: As we age, we’re more likely to develop joint pain and mobility issues. The Serta Perfect Sleeper in plush is ideal for seniors because it offers pressure relief to joints and excellent edge support that makes getting in/out of bed easier.
Side Sleepers: The softness of the comfort foams on top of the Perfect Sleeper cushion the shoulders and hips of side sleepers, especially those weighing between 130–230 lbs.
Back Sleepers: The plush Perfect Sleeper is supportive enough for back sleepers of all body types (lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight).

Beautyrest Mattress vs. Serta Mattress: Top Differences

Ease of Movement: The Beautyrest Black’s firmer surface makes it easier to move around on than the Serta Perfect Sleeper. We also call this “responsiveness,” and it’s important for combination sleepers (those who change positions at night) and anyone with mobility issues.
Pressure Relief: The Serta’s softer surface gently cradles your curves and provides pressure point relief, while the Black’s firmer surface doesn’t allow your curves to sink as deeply into the top layers.
Feel: The Serta has a plush feel that allows you to sink deep into the foam, whereas the Beautyrest Black has a more supportive feel that keeps you lifted on top of the mattress.

Beautyrest Mattress vs. Serta Mattress: Top Similarities

Temperature Control: The Black and Perfect Sleeper mattresses are made with gel memory foam and coils that improve airflow and temperature regulation throughout the mattresses.
Average Motion Isolation: The coils in these mattresses cause a little kick back when you move around, which is great for changing positions, but causes them to provide only average motion isolation for those sharing the bed.
Excellent Edge Support: Both of these mattresses have firm, secure edges that enable you to stretch out across the whole mattress or use the edges to get in and out of bed.

Beautyrest Black vs. Serta Perfect Sleeper: Firmness & Feel Differences

What’s the Firmness Of the Beautyrest Black & Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattresses?

Mattress firmness is measured on a firmness scale of 1–10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. The Beautyrest Black is a medium-firm mattress with a 7/10 firmness level. The plush version of the Serta Perfect Sleeper is on the softer side, with a 5.5/10 firmness level.

What Do the Beautyrest Black & Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattresses Feel Like?

The Beautyrest Black mattress feels slightly soft atop the mattress, but you stay elevated and supported. Serta has a softer feel, so those top foam layers allow you to feel hugged by the mattress.

What’s It Like to Sleep On the Beautyrest Black & Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattresses?

Medium-firm beds, like the Beautyrest Black, are great for back and stomach sleepers because the firm feel keeps your body elevated and aligned. But side sleepers—especially those with lightweight body types—may prefer a softer bed, like Serta. Serta’s middle-of-the-road firmness level is suitable for lighter sleepers, side sleepers, and back sleepers who prefer a more plush feel because you sink deeper into the layers and offers better pressure relief.

The Beautyrest Black vs. Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattresses By Body Type

Beautyrest Black Performance By Sleeping Position:

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

Serta Perfect Sleeper Performance By Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	5	3	4
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	5	2	5
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	4	1	4

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

Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)

Average-weight back sleepers will find the most success with both of these mattresses because they encourage proper spinal alignment. Average-weight side sleepers may prefer the Serta Perfect Sleeper over Beautyrest because it better relieves pressure on the hips and shoulders. On the other hand, average-weight stomach sleepers will find that the Beautyrest’s firm feel keeps their hips supported.

Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)

Heavyweight sleepers need a durable mattress with more support. They tend to feel beds as softer than average. So, heavyweight back sleepers should find good support on both beds. Inversely, side sleepers need something softer for the hips and shoulders, so Serta is the winner there; but, stomach sleepers need something firmer, so Beautyrest wins for front sleepers.

Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)

Lightweight sleepers tend to feel beds as firmer than they really are; so lightweight back sleepers and stomach sleepers could choose either mattress and still find great support. Lightweight side sleepers will not get the pressure relief they need on Beautyrest and should go with Serta.

Differences In Mattress Construction

Beautyrest Black Mattress Materials	Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress Materials
Anti-Microbial Fabric Cover	Plant-derived fabric cover
Gel Memory Foam (1.75”) & Firm Comfort Foam (2.5”)	Gel memory foam
Energy Foam (1.5”)	Memory foam
T3 Pocketed Coil System	Pocketed coil support system

Cover

The base model of Beautyrest Black includes a cooling and stylish cover, but for an extra cost, you can upgrade your mattress with features made top of the line like cashmere, silk, and latex. You can also add a pillow top for extra pressure relief. The Serta Perfect Sleeper comes wrapped in a phase change material cover made of USDA-certified plant-derived materials to help keep the mattress sleeping cool even on hotter nights.

Comfort Layers

Beautyrest features four layers of CertiPUR-US certified gel memory foam and traditional memory foam, meaning that they are made without heavy metals and formaldehyde.Serta is topped with cradling memory foam and gel memory foam layers. The gel memory foam layer of this bed is cut into tiny hexagons to provide deeper contouring and breathability.

Support Layers

The base of the Beautyrest Black mattress is reinforced with the BeautyEdge® support system for increased durability and stability. This system wraps around a pocked coil support layer built with technology unique to Beautyrest. The Serta mattress also has a core foundation of bouncy and responsive pocketed coils.

Size & Price Comparisons

Mattress Size	Beautyrest Black Price	Serta Perfect Sleeper Price
Twin	N/A	$1299.00
Twin XL	$	$
Full	$2319.00	$1399.00
Queen	$2399.00	$1399.00
King	$2899.00	$1799.00
Cal King	$2899.00	$1799.00

Beautyrest Black vs. Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences

Temperature

Memory foam mattresses have a reputation for sleeping hot, but both of these mattresses are breathable thanks to base layers of innerspring coils. They’re also enhanced with cooling technologies like gel memory foam that helps dissipate body heat.

Motion Transfer

If you sleep with a partner or a pet, their movements can disrupt your sleep. A bed with good motion isolation will keep their activity from disturbing your side of the bed. Both beds provide a basic level of motion isolation, with the Beautyrest doing a marginally better job of absorbing movement from across the mattress.

Edge Support

Edge support allows you to sleep on the whole surface of the mattress without worrying about slipping off the side. It also increases the durability of the bed. Both the Beautyrest and Serta mattresses got a perfect 5/5 in this category.The Beautyrest combines an advanced coil technology with an extra support system to reinforce the edges of the bed. The Serta also features a reinforced edge support system, making both beds outstanding choices as far as edge support is concerned.

Pressure Relief

A bed with pressure relief will contour around your curves to alleviate stress from pressure points, making it an essential feature for those who suffer from back pain or sore joints. Innerspring mattresses typically don’t have great pressure relief, but both of these hybrid mattresses incorporate memory foam layers to cradle pressure points. The plush Serta mattress has a higher level of pressure relief, so it’s the better choice with those concerned about jamming or muscle soreness near their joints.

Pain Relief

If your mattress doesn’t provide enough push-back to keep your spine propped up in healthy alignment throughout the night, you could wake up with aches and pains. If you’re a stomach or back sleeper, the Beautyrest’s firm support is ideal to keep your back healthy, but those who sleep on their sides will benefit from the Serta’s balanced medium firmness level.

Durability

Before you buy a new mattress, you’ll want to make sure that your bed will hold up over time. Both the Beautyrest and Serta mattresses are built with high quality, durable materials and each are backed up with a 10-year warranty that covers manufacturing defects.

Shipping, Returns, & Warranties

Beautyrest

The price of your Beautyrest Black includes complementary white glove delivery, where Beautyrest representatives will come to your house, remove your old bed and set up your new mattress for you. Beautyrest only ships within the continental U.S., but shoppers in Alaska and Hawaii may be able to find Beautyrest beds at local mattress retailers. You can test out this bed during a 100-night trial period and get a full refund within this time period. If you decide to keep the bed, your new mattress is protected with a 10-year limited warranty.

Serta

Serta also offers white glove delivery for an additional $150 fee. Once you order your mattress, Serta will contact you to set a delivery date. Shipping typically takes about 4-6 weeks, and your mattress will arrive full size. Your purchase comes with a 120-night sleep trial period and a 10 year warranty.

Other Models Available

Beautyrest Black Hybrid Mattress

BeautyRest’s Hybrid mattress is medium-firm which can accommodate sleepers of many different types. BeautyRest’s construction of three foam layers and a coil layer helps to relieve pressure on areas of tension and add more support and durability to the mattress.

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Material

Hybrid

Trial Period

100 nights

Shipping Method

Free shipping

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Warranty

10-year limited warranty

Price Range

$$$$$

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

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 Sleeping

Ideal for average weight back sleepers.

Side Sleeping

Ideal for average weight side sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

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Average Customer Rating

4.7/5