Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Mattress Review

Ratings Breakdown

Performance Ratings

Next, we’ll take a closer look at each performance ratings for the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora. These ratings are based on findings from our internal and external testing teams, along with reviews from verified Aurora owners.

Durability

While we can’t assess the true lifespan of the Aurora Mattress in our testing process or by looking at owner experience data, we can estimate how durable it is based on its construction. The Aurora’s hybrid construction lends itself to a longer lifespan, especially with its use of quality foams and over 1,000 individually wrapped coils. Pocketed coils are a very durable design, as they are the same width along the length of the coil as opposed to the more fragile hourglass shape of traditional springs.
Even compared to more inherently durable materials like latex, the Aurora should stand up well to the test of time. Overall, our team estimates the Brooklyn Aurora will have a lifespan of approximately eight years with normal use.

Motion Isolation

Our testing team was highly impressed with the Aurora’s exceptional motion isolation. Testers who sleep with a partner found that the mattress transmitted very little movement when their partner shifted during the night, and, though they could feel when their partner got out of bed, there was significantly less disturbance than with other hybrid designs.
While contouring foam’s high point elasticity allows for targeted compression, hybrids are often let down in this category by their coils, which tend to transfer more movement. The Aurora’s pocketed coils, as they are individually encased, offer better motion isolation than connected innerspring designs. However, the Aurora improves upon its competitors to offer some of the best motion isolation we’ve seen in its class.

Off-Gassing

Other than an initial odor upon unboxing, our team found the Aurora to have little off-gassing and no noticeable lingering smell. Within 12 hours, the mattress had aired out sufficiently and had no discernible odor. All synthetic foam mattresses go through a short off-gassing period due to the presence of relatively harmless volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Still, the scent of VOCs — comparable to rubber or plastic — can be unpleasant. The Aurora’s short airing period allows customers to sleep on it quickly without having to wait for the VOCs to dissipate.

Pressure Relief

Our pressure-mapping tests, along with the experiences of our sleep testers, show that the Aurora offers outstanding pressure relief. The degree of conforming is dependent on the firmness option, with lightweight individuals finding optimal pressure relief in the soft and medium models. Average and heavier weight folks should look to the medium and firm builds, respectively, depending on preference.
The 4.5 inches of foam in the comfort layers are ideal for pressure relief, as they compress beneath sleepers for a weightless, cradling sensation. The Aurora’s use of dense, high-quality foams emphasizes these qualities, making for a soft sleep surface regardless of the mattress’s firmness level.

Temperature Neutrality

The experiences of our sleep testers backed up the Aurora’s claims of advanced temperature neutrality. Brooklyn Bedding’s use of phase-change materials makes the mattress cool to the touch, something which was particularly apparent when our testers first laid down. The effect became less noticeable over time, but the bed still offered a much cooler-than-usual sleep experience.
One temperature concern with conforming synthetic foams is the lack of airflow. Our testing found that the use of gel foam and phase-change foam allowed for better circulation than other models which feature highly contouring foam, though less so than latex or coil-only options. Overall, the Aurora makes an excellent choice for warm sleepers who enjoy the pressure-relieving qualities of foam.

Edge Support

Through our in-house testing, we found that the Aurora’s edge support is above average. Team members who sat on the edge of the bed were supported well and found it easy to rise to their feet. Similarly, our sleep testers were able to sleep reasonably close to the edge of the bed without feeling as though they were likely to roll off. However, heavier testers had to keep a wider margin between them and the mattress’s edge to remain comfortable.
The strong perimeter of the mattress should be enticing for those with a sleep partner, since you tend to use more of the surface of the bed. Or, if you have trouble getting in and out of bed, you’ll similarly enjoy the Aurora’s sturdy edge.

Noise

The Aurora’s pocketed coil core was quiet, though not silent, in our testing. Although our sleep testers reported some very soft creaking, this noise was significantly muffled by the foam layers and was not enough to distract them or prevent them from sleeping. Pocketed coils tend to wear better than traditional springs, but they may still begin to creak more over time. Regardless, most sleepers are unlikely to find the Aurora to be a noisy mattress.

Sex

Mattresses with foam comfort layers have less springiness and bounce than other models, making them less suitable for sex. The Aurora mitigates some of these qualities with responsive foam (allowing for greater traction) and its sturdy core.
These factors, combined with the mattress’s good edge support and noise ratings, earned it a very good ranking in this category. Couples who switch positions often may find the soft and medium firmness options too conforming, while the firm option will provide slightly more ease of movement.

Sleeper Ratings

At this point in our reviews, we like to cover how well a mattress performs in different weight categories.
Bodyweight, shape, and preferred sleeping position are all crucial factors in determining the right mattress for any given person. To help our readers find their ideal mattress, and to avoid subjectivity, we sleep-test each mattress with testers of varying body shapes and position preferences.

Lightweight Sleepers – Less than 130 lbs.

Our lightweight sleepers found that the Aurora performed exceptionally well. This was particularly true for those who chose the soft or medium firmness options for their mattress, as lighter sleepers compress foam less than their heavier counterparts. This reduces the pressure-relieving capabilities of firmer mattresses, leaving them feeling uncomfortably hard.
At soft and medium firmness levels, testers reported that the Aurora balanced support with whole-body pressure relief. (The firm option, on the other hand, was more likely to create pressure points and result in next-day stiffness.) While all of our lightweight testers enjoyed this mattress, it was most suitable for side-sleepers due to the 4.5-inch thick comfort layering. Side sleepers dig in against mattresses with their shoulder and hip, making advanced pressure relief — like that offered by the Aurora — more important.

Average Weight Sleepers – 130 to 230 lbs.

While most of our average-weight sleep-tests preferred the Aurora’s medium-firmness option, there were outliers who enjoyed the soft or firm choices. Sleepers closer to 130 pounds may want to consider the soft option, while those closer to 230 pounds may be interested in a firmer mattress.
Overall, our testers in this category agreed that the mattress provided a very good sleeping experience. Side-sleepers gave it the highest marks, as the foam cradled their body’s curves and encouraged proper spinal alignment throughout the night. However, back and stomach sleepers also found the Aurora offered good support and pressure relief with minimal next-day stiffness.

Heavyweight Sleepers – More than 230 lbs.

Most people who weigh more than 230 pounds tend to prefer firm mattresses, and our testing team was no different. The Aurora’s soft and medium-firmness options were not the right fit for our heavier sleep testers, as the comfort layers over-compressed and reduced both pressure relief and overall support.
However, the firm option was a very good fit for stomach and side-sleepers. The Aurora’s 4.5 inches of comfort layering, combined with the gel foam transitional layer, prevented these testers from sinking too far into the bed. The pocketed coil core offered exceptional overall support, though some back sleepers found that their hips moved past the point of ideal spinal alignment. Heavier sleepers are also more likely to sleep warm, but our testers agreed that the Aurora’s temperature regulation system allowed for a cool night’s sleep.

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