Brooklyn Aurora Luxe Mattress (2023-present) Overview by GoodBed.com

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

what a fantastic video! Well done!

[@goodbed]

Great, thanks for letting us know it was helpful for you!

[@lisashively1612]

Mike, First I want to sincerely thank you for your mattress review videos. I have watched a ton of your videos on different mattresses trying to decide on a new mattress. Highly informative and helpful when people are trying to navigate all the information out there and choose their new mattresses. I am currently trying to decide between the soft or medium model of Aurora Luxe, and as a side sleeper I'm leaning toward the soft model. With your review I feel I'm making the correct choice. Thanks again! Best wishes to you and yours in the New Year! 😊

[@ck_defender]

I’m 6ft, 200lbs and recently went with the Aurora luxe medium with add on Pillowtop. It’s a nice mattress, quality build. It’s not quite soft enough for my shoulder and I get pinching. On my back it’s soft but feels like sleep on top more than in. I’d like a slightly softer version and have been debating about going with the soft model or trying the Sedona Elite. I know it will soften up as time goes on, not sure what to do.

[@goodbed]

Good question. This is tough. If you like a very soft feel, then the Soft is the better choice. But if you like a medium to medium-firm feel, then the Medium model is probably the better fit. With Brooklyn we sometimes find that some of their Soft models are a bit too soft for anyone except for light individuals. I hope that's helpful.

[@ck_defender]

@@goodbed that is helpful. Are there any suggestions that you would have on similar builds, preferably trizoned coiling. Thoughts on the Nolah Evo 15 plush? Thanks!

[@goodbed]

@@ck_defender Nolah or Bear might be good options in this case. These are both made by Brooklyn and most of these use a tri-zone coil unit. If you want to look outside of online brands, you might also look at the new Perfect Sleeper collection? The "Ultimate" models there also use a tri-zone coil and are widely available. Just look for the 850 coil unit. We covered that line-up here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5a9pHp8ms6GfqM

[@keyput415]

Great review

[@amb6899]

Mile, i dont know anyone as knowledgeable as you concerning mattress Im about 245 lbs, strickly sidr sleeper not sure what to get firm,med, or soft Can u please make a suggestion

[@goodbed]

Hey there! We'd probably recommend something in the Medium to Medium-Firm range in this case. If you go too soft you might not get adequate support.

[@Aaronricc]

What did you end up getting?

[@mitch1766]

Why do they drop the memory foam in the pillow top model? Would a good alternative be no pillow top and adding a mattress topper? I’m a 180 lb side sleeper that prefers the softer beds.

[@goodbed]

Hi there, thanks for your question. I'm afraid I couldn't really say why they chose to do things the way they did. However, I do recommend that a mattress topper should be used as a last resort if needed to make your mattress work, not as the original intent. Using a mattress topper can be fine, but it is certainly more awkward than simply using a mattress on its own. It also has secondary negatives, like weakening the edge of the mattress, sliding around, pushing up on the edges, etc. So IMHO, if you want memory foam and a quilted surface, a better alternative would be to simply look elsewhere. There are literally more than 100 models on the market that use memory foam as their principal comfort material and have a quilted surface. You can see those here and filter them down to your heart's content to find a short list that gives you exactly what you want: www.goodbed.com/mattress-models/?surface-type=1&comfort-type=6 I hope that's helpful.

[@mitch1766]

@@goodbed Thanks for your quick reply and great reviews. You have earned a like and new subscriber. Keep up th good work!

[@goodbed]

@@mitch1766 My pleasure, and thank you for your support!

[@beauduplantis2257]

Because there is more sinking/foam in the pillow top, is the pillow top version less cooling than the base version?

[@goodbed]

There is more softness on the pillow top, but the cushioning depth overall is the same. And on the margin, the lack of memory foam and increased body surface area exposure (created by the undulations in the quilting) actually give the pillow top a very small edge in the cooling department. However the difference is very subtle -- although they fall into different rating categories (one is a 6 and the other a 7), they are separated by only 0.2 in our actual assessments. Here's a full comparison of the two mediums: www.goodbed.com/compare/?mod=brooklyn-bedding-aurora-medium&mod=brooklyn-bedding-aurora-luxe-cloud-medium I hope that's helpful.

[@beauduplantis2257]

@@goodbed Fantastic help - thanks so much!

[@goodbed]

@@beauduplantis2257 My pleasure!

[@JMcYrk]

I got a lot out of your review- thank you! I am deciding between the Aurora Lux and the Spartan (also by BB). I am thin (5'8", 120 lbs), somewhat arthritic, and am most interested in pressure relief for my shoulders and hips. I am pretty sure I want the soft versions of either mattress. How would you rate the Aurora Lux soft and the Aurora Lux PT soft for pressure relief? If you're familiar with the Spartan soft, would it offer more or less pressure relief than the Auroras? Thank you for your insights!

[@JMcYrk]

P.S. forgot to specify that I am a side sleeper. 🙂

[@goodbed]

Hey there! This is a fantastic question and actually something we were discussing this week. The specs for these models are somewhat confusing online, and we pride ourselves on having the best information on these things. To answer your question, I'd generally expect the Auroras to be softer than the Spartans. The Spartan is listed as having less comfort material (though this was a relatively recent change, as it used to be identical to the Aurora). The Aurora Lux Soft and PT will both be quite soft, and the best choice there is likely going to be based on your preference for a smooth top vs a quilted cover. A quilted cover adds more foam, but the fabric itself tends to be a bit stiffer and this can sometimes add a bit of firmness too. So bottom line, the Aurora's are likely to be softer, but the regular Aurora vs the PT is largely going to come down to preference.

[@JMcYrk]

@@goodbed Unbelievably helpful!! Thank you so much!