The Rubix is one of the newest models from Brooklyn Bedding, a U.S.-based manufacturer. The mattress – also known as the Rubix by Brooklyn Bedding – is a hybrid designed with a customizable comfort layer. Each mattress comes with three Energex polyfoam layers: one has a ‘Soft’ feel, one is ‘Medium,’ and one is ‘Firm.’ Mattress owners can use two of these layers at one time to create different firmness settings; the layers are contained in a zippered Euro-top cover, so they can swap out layers and change the order whenever they wish.
Other comfort components of the Rubix include a top layer of quilted foam, and a transitional layer of medium-density polyfoam beneath the customizable Euro-top. The bed’s support core features pocketed coils reinforced with a high-density polyfoam base. The Rubix measures 14 1/2″ thick; its firmness depends entirely on how the Energex layers are arranged.
The customizable nature of the Rubix makes it suitable for a wide range of sleepers regardless of their weight, sleep position, and firmness preferences. The mattress also provides consistent temperature neutrality; air circulates freely through the coil layer, which helps cool off the surface for hot sleepers. Edge support is another key strength; the coil and base layers reinforce the entire bed and help minimize sinkage along the perimeter where people tend to sit.
Compared to other hybrids, the Rubix has a below-average price-point. Brooklyn Bedding also offers free shipping anywhere in the contiguous U.S., along with a 120-night sleep trial and 10-year warranty for the mattress. Read on to learn more about the Rubix in terms of construction, pricing, and performance. This guide also includes an overview of Brooklyn Bedding’s shipping, return, and warranty policies, along with some similar mattress recommendations.
Meet Our Testing Team
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Jeremy
Keith
Brad
General Overview
Pros
Customizable firmness settings
Consistent temperature neutrality
Strong edge support
Below-average pricing and free shipping to contiguous U.S.
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The Rubix has an expected lifespan of about seven years, which is longer than average for a hybrid. Sleepers who swap out the comfort layers on a regular basis will likely experience the most product longevity.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The Rubix has an expected lifespan of about seven years, which is longer than average for a hybrid. Sleepers who swap out the comfort layers on a regular basis will likely experience the most product longevity.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
The Rubix absorbs some motion transfer, but – like many other hybrids – it does not completely eliminate it.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
The Rubix absorbs some motion transfer, but – like many other hybrids – it does not completely eliminate it.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
The Rubix emits some off-gassing odor when new, as is common with foam hybrids, but the smells mostly dissipate in a matter of days.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
The Rubix emits some off-gassing odor when new, as is common with foam hybrids, but the smells mostly dissipate in a matter of days.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Rubix may conform closely, slightly, or anywhere in between; its conforming level largely depends on the foam layer configuration. However, all settings appear to offer consistent body contouring and even weight distribution.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Rubix may conform closely, slightly, or anywhere in between; its conforming level largely depends on the foam layer configuration. However, all settings appear to offer consistent body contouring and even weight distribution.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Like most hybrids, the Rubix promotes strong airflow through the support core that effectively cools off the surface and helps regulate the sleeper's body temperature.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Like most hybrids, the Rubix promotes strong airflow through the support core that effectively cools off the surface and helps regulate the sleeper's body temperature.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
A high-density foam base reinforces the pocketed coil support core, resulting in strong edge support and minimal sinkage where people tend to sit.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
A high-density foam base reinforces the pocketed coil support core, resulting in strong edge support and minimal sinkage where people tend to sit.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
The Rubix is fairly quiet due to its thick foam components and relatively quiet pocketed coils, but sleepers may hear squeaks and creaks on occasion.
Noise
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Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
The Rubix is fairly quiet due to its thick foam components and relatively quiet pocketed coils, but sleepers may hear squeaks and creaks on occasion.
Sex
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Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The bed's responsiveness varies by the selected foam comfort layers, but overall, couples seem happy with the Rubix.
Sex
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Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The bed's responsiveness varies by the selected foam comfort layers, but overall, couples seem happy with the Rubix.
What Type of Sleeper is Best Suited to a Rubix Mattress?
The Rubix has received the following grades among sleepers of different weights and preferred sleep positions.
Please note that these ratings are subjective, and that everyone has varying experiences on different mattresses.
Sleeper comfort and spinal support are the most important factors when it comes to selecting a mattress.
For more information on sleeping positions please see our guides for side, back, stomach and combination sleepers.
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
The Rubix is highly customizable, thanks to its three Energex foam layers with different firmness settings.
Those who weigh less than 130 pounds are likely to prefer a top ‘Soft’ layer and a bottom ‘Medium’ layer for close body conforming; this is particularly true for side sleepers who need extra cushioning beneath their shoulders and hips to align the spine and alleviate pressure.
Average weight sleepers (130 to 230 pounds) may find that a top ‘Medium’ layer and a bottom ‘Soft’ or ‘Firm’ layer provides a good balance of support and conforming.
Those who weigh more than 230 pounds and/or sleep on their back or stomach will probably prefer the ‘Firm’ layer on top.
A total of six combinations are available, so those with atypical preferences for their weight/position groups will probably find a suitable setting, as well.
Rubix Mattress Recommendations
You’d like to purchase a hybrid mattress at a lower-than-average price-point
Your firmness preferences fluctuate throughout the night
You tend to sleep hot
You prefer sleeping on mattresses with relatively thick profiles
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How Does the Rubix Mattress Compare to Other Beds?
As any consumer does with a product they’re considering, our mattress assessments naturally involve comparing them with other similar products. Be it composition, firmness, or price, we think it’s important to see how Rubix mattresses stack up to other beds.
The Rubix offers a firmness range of ‘Soft’ to ‘Firm,’ thanks to its customizable foam comfort layers. As a result, the mattress accommodates most sleepers regardless of their body type, sleep position, or comfort preferences; this feature is advantageous for those whose firmness preferences tend to fluctuate night-to-night.
Additionally, the Rubix is a good choice for hot sleepers because of strong airflow throughout the coil layer, which helps cool down the mattress. It also provides strong edge support, and isolates motion transfer to a noticeable extent.
Check out our selections below if you’d like to see a few comparable mattresses.
The next table lists width, length, and thickness dimensions for the Rubix in each available size, along with current price-points.
Twin$899
Twin XL
$949
Full
$1,099
Queen
$1,249
King
$1,499
Cal King
$1,499
Construction and Firmness
First, let’s take a closer look at how the Rubix is constructed. The mattress has a customizable comfort layer; the bed comes with ‘Soft,’ ‘Medium,’ and ‘Firm’ polyfoam layers that can be swapped out and rearranged to adjust the firmness.
Because two of these layers can be used at any given time, there are six possible firmness settings.
A configuration with a top ‘Soft’ layer and a bottom ‘Medium’ layer results in a ‘Soft’ feel, or a 3 on the 1-10 firmness scale; this appears to be the softest setting. The firmest setting features a top ‘Firm’ layer and a bottom ‘Medium’ layer; this setting is ‘Firm’ (7.5).
The other configurations fall between 4 and 7.5 on the 1-10 scale.
The following table lists thickness and material composition specs for the Rubix.
Product Name
Firmness Range
Thickness
Support Core Components
Comfort Layer Components
Cover Components
Rubix
3 (Soft) to 7.5 (Firm)
Firmness varies, depending on how the 3 customizable foam layers are arranged
Firmness is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. For more information on how firmness is calculated, please visit our Mattress Firmness page.
Availability
The Rubix is available for sale on the Rubix by Brooklyn Bedding website, as well as Amazon.com.
Brooklyn Bedding operates a total of 19 brick-and-mortar stores, 17 in Arizona and two in Utah. The brand’s mattresses are also sold in other retail locations across the country. Please visit the store map on Brooklyn Bedding’s website for more information.
White glove delivery is not available from Brooklyn Bedding at this time.
Full Shipping Details
Delivery Policy
The delivery policy for Brooklyn Bedding is as follows:
All U.S. deliveries are coordinated through FedEx, while Canadian deliveries are coordinated through UPS. Orders are processed within two to three business days before the mattresses ship; once shipped, most customers receive their mattress within three to five business days.
Brooklyn Bedding offers free ground shipping to all customers in the contiguous U.S. Deliveries to Alaska and Hawaii start at $125; deliveries to Canada start at $250.
Per warranty rules, the mattress must beunpackaged within 60 days of the delivery date.
Old Mattress Removal
Old mattress removal is not available with any Brooklyn Bedding orders.
Trial Period and Warranty Details
Trial Period and Guarantee
Brooklyn Bedding offers a 120-night sleep trial for the Zoned Mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding requires a 30-night break-in period for this sleep trial. Customers may not return their mattress for a full refund until at least 30 nights have elapsed. Please note: the sleep trial begins on the delivery date, not the purchase date.
Brooklyn Bedding also offers mattress exchanges during this trial period. The company covers exchange shipping fees, but customers must cover upgrade costs if they exchange their Rubix for a more expensive model.
Each customer can participate in this sleep trial once per calendar year.
Warranty
Brooklyn Bedding offers a 10-year warranty:
This warranty is entirely nonprorated. Brooklyn Bedding will repair or replace any mattress with recognized defects for as long as the warranty is valid.
Warranty coverage is contingent on proper foundational support. Per Brooklyn Bedding: “Brooklyn Bedding mattresses have been designed to be used on foundations with solid support with little or no give. This includes slatted wood or metal foundations with slats no more than 4? apart, wood or metal box foundations, and solid wood or metal platforms. Substitution or use of improper foundations such as old box springs (5+ years or more) without solid support, slatted wood or metal foundations with slats more than 4? apart, will void your mattress warranty.” Brooklyn Bedding may require photographic proof of a proper support system when owners file a warranty claim.
The warranty will be voided if the mattress is not removed from its shipping box within 60 nights and damage occurs as a result.
The warranty will cover the following defects:
Visible sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring one inch (1″) or deeper.
Defects that cause the foam’s cellular structure to deteriorate.
Physical flaws in the mattress that cause materials to split or crack despite proper use and handling.
The warranty will not cover the following:
Visible sagging or indentations in the sleep surface that do not measure one inch (1″) or deeper, or normal increases in foam softness. These issues are considered normal wear and tear.
Burns, cuts, tears, stains, and other types of physical damage.
This warranty is non-transferable. It is exclusively available to original owners who purchase their mattress from Brooklyn Bedding or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer do not qualify for warranty coverage.
Customer Service
8 out of 10 owner experiences show customers have had a positive experience with Brooklyn Bedding, irrespective of whether or not they liked their mattress.
BBB Rating
A+
Company History
Brooklyn Bedding, LLC was founded in 2009. Its parent company, R&S Mattress, was established in 1995.
Physical Stores
Brooklyn Bedding operates 19 brick-and-mortar locations; 17 are located in Arizona and two are in Utah. Brooklyn Bedding mattresses are also sold at numerous brick-and-mortar retail locations nationwide. To learn more, visit the store map on Brooklyn Bedding’s website.
