Brooklyn Bedding - Titan Plus Elite

I’ve tested a handful of these mattresses myself. As a stomach sleeper, the WinkBed Plus is awesome. Thing is built like a tank and should last a while, too. I would probably get it if I didn’t already love mine. I have the Titan Plus Elite at home and it’s the best sleep I’ve ever gotten. No more wonky lower back pain.

Hey, great question. So the Titan Plus Core was recently updated from the old Titan Plus and its surface feels a good bit softer. It seems a little more balanced out now despite it being a pretty minimal change. I have the Titan Plus Elite myself and it’s super firm and supportive but I’ve never had issues with the springs. I lie on my stomach so I’m plopping all my weight on it basically and I have 0 complaints. I’ve enjoyed all the Titan stuff I’ve gotten my hands on so far.

the titan plus elite is actually solid coz its durable and gives proper support. The helix plus is another worth checking out in your budget range. It's also rated for people up to 500lbs and has a firm feel.

If you run hot, I’d check out Brooklyn Bedding or Plank before grabbing straight memory foam. BB hybrids move air way better so you’re not waking up sweaty. Plank helps too since you stay on top of the mattress instead of melting into it. Makes a big difference at like 3 AM when everything feels warm. I’d test a medium-firm hybrid at home and see if it keeps you dry.

For that budget Brooklyn Bedding or RV Mattress are better value than Nectar. Factory direct so you're not paying markup. Both have home trials. About the FB Marketplace ones, prob overstock but you're gambling w/ no warranty. Buying direct is safer.

the brooklyn bedding Titan Plus Elite is a great mattress if you are a plus sized and want a nice side sleeping plush top mattress. You dont necessarily have to be plus sized to use this mattress, but it is a very supportive and durable mattress with a nice plush surface layer and then microcoils in the comfort layer for additional air flow and to keep your sleeping surface cooler. Another option is BB Signature Hybrid with the cloud pillowtop option. Nice supportive support layer, not quite as robust as the Titan series, but if you are under 200lbs this mattress will function perfectly for you and the cloud top is cushy but supportive.

I was over 250 when I bought my mattress, now 220. A Brooklyn Bedding Plank Luxe, I am 6' wife is 5'4 135, we lover the firmer side. The mattress still looks like the day we got it over 3 years ago. We have had great luck with it. We have a Titan Plus Elite in the guestroom, a ThermoBalance Elite Firm in the other guest room and a GlacierSleep Apex in the other room. Coincidentally, all of the Brooklyn Beddings use their 13.5 gauge support coil system, although the Plank Luxe is 6" while the TitanPlus Eite and the ThermoBalance Elite Firm are 8", I really like the Helix Plus Elite too, it was a great feel and comfortable mattress.

I have five mattresses in my house. I sleep on a Plank Luxe. Whenever we go away, whether it's a five-star hotel or not, we always end up sore until we get back home. The Plank Luxe brings us right back to normal. I’m 6'0", 220 lbs, and my wife is 5'4", 135 lbs. So you can throw out the stereotype that only lighter people can side sleep on a firm mattress. Our Titan Plus Elite is another great mattress. It is very comfortable. I tested it at the LVM Mattress Convention last year and was so impressed that I bought one for the guest room. My GlacierSleep Apex is not as firm as the Plank or the Titan Elite, but it is a pleasure to sleep on. It is better than any hotel mattress we have tried, including the Ritz-Carlton in Lower Manhattan, and far better than the mattresses used at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. I also have two very budget-friendly mattresses that I call my “curiosity mattresses.” These are the Brooklyn Bedding Standard Hybrid and the FlexiSpot U3. Both are surprisingly comfortable, although I am not sure either will hold up for seven to ten years of everyday use. I bought my mother-in-law a DLX Premier Hybrid Firm/Medium split. It feels like a Stearns & Foster Lux Estate but with better components. She has had it for over a year and a half now. It performs flawlessly and ultimately still perfect, like the day it arrived. Before that, her Beautyrest Black lasted only 14 months. I also got my daughter a DLX Classic Hybrid. It is a very comfortable mattress. It is too soft for me personally, although still comfortable. I would have preferred the firm option, but I chose the medium to appeal to a wider range of guests in my daughter’s home. I have tried a variety of Shifman’s firmer mattresses, and I would say they are just about the best out there, right there with ViSpring, Millbrook, Savoir and some other very fine mattresses. I recently bought my other daughter a Helix Twilight Luxe. She loved it in the showroom, so we will see how it performs once it is delivered tomorrow. Helix's new line-up is definitely an improvement over their already decent series of mattresses. Most people come to this sub, and others like The Mattress Underground, to troubleshoot sleep issues. In my experience, the root cause is often the foundation. After that, it usually comes down to a poor match between the sleeper and the mattress. Many shoppers pay more attention to advertising than to the actual materials and construction. Understanding what is inside the mattress and how it fits your body and sleep style is much more important. While specifications do not guarantee comfort, they are the best indicator of durability. If you are shopping for a mattress, start by looking at what it is made of and how well that aligns with your needs, rather than relying on marketing claims.

Sorry, I was out at dinner earlier. When I first got the Plank Luxe mattress, I weighed over 250 pounds. I'm now around 220. We find the Plank Luxe super comfortable. I test a lot of different mattresses, toppers, covers, and pillows, so things have rotated in and out a bit, but I definitely have a few favorites. The Plank Luxe is noticeably flatter, firmer, and has better edge support than the Titan Elite, and that makes sense. Both mattresses use the same support system with 13.5-gauge coils, but there are some key differences. The Plank Luxe has a 6-inch coil unit, while the Elite has an 8-inch one. On the firm side, the Plank has 2 inches of high-density foam and a 0.75-inch quilted cover on top. The Elite has about 5 inches of comfort layers above the coils. So, when you sit on the edge of the Elite, it feels a bit softer than the Plank, which is expected. When you lie down on the Elite, you still feel very supported, and it has that "floating on a cloud" luxury feel. The Plank, by comparison, gives you a much firmer, more grounded feel. You can really sense the firmness of the mattress. I’ve used a variety of toppers, like a 2.5-inch Active Dough topper, a 3-inch organic wool topper, a 3-inch firm Talalay latex topper, and the Perfectly Snug smart topper. Sometimes I even combine them. Right now, I’m using the firm Talalay with the Perfectly Snug on top. It definitely adds some cushion, but the overall feel is still firm. I started using the Talalay topper after I had several herniated discs back in April, which left me stuck in bed for over a month. The topper really helped make things more bearable during recovery. There have been a few folks who claim that Plank is not firm at all. Frankly, I dont know what the heck they are talking about. Most of the time, I think it is a case of mistaken identity. The Plank is firm, not hard. Hard is more like an Original Mattress factory heavy gauge spring with and insulator pad and a thin layer of foam, making the mattress feel hard like a rock, whereas the Plank is firm, but it doesnt feel like a table top. The key for someone such as yourself, is to have a mattress with a very robust support layer, and a comfort layer that meets your sleep position, along with a foundation that is strong, rigid and flex free. Despite the firmness, we sleep on our sides without issue as we are careful to use pillows that offer structure, support and keeps our bodies in alignment without allowing our shoulder to dig into the mattress. Yes, the right pillow can do that. Sorry for being so long, but I will pause here, let you take it in and let me know if you have any questions.

Correct, I have a titan and a plank luxe in my home. The Plank Luxe from a certain perspective can be considered close to a traditional mattress. It's flippable and uses only 2" of HD foam on the firm side, with a .75" cover. Those mattresses mentioned - Shifman, Vispring and the rest, and there are others, use traditional innersprings to be used with old-fashioned hand tied active box springs. Which OP appears to be asking about. But there are some BiB that rival some of today's modern legacy brands and, in many cases, surpass them.

Some brands really do make a noticeable difference. A firm Brooklyn Bedding, Glacier Sleep, Engineered Sleep, or DLX mattress can feel completely different from a firm Amazon, Nectar, DreamCloud, or other imported models, especially those that use lower-quality or lower-density foams. This is where a bit of research and education pays off. It’s not just about how a mattress feels during the first month; it’s about how it performs over time. Mattress build and construction, material quality, foam density, and overall design all influence long-term comfort and support. So, while trying mattresses in-store or taking advantage of trial periods is helpful, understanding what’s inside the mattress can save you from disappointment later. A mattress that maintains its firmness and support over years is worth a little extra attention upfront. Of course to address your question of balancing budget, firmness and comfort may depend on what you consider "budget." Once a budget range is established, age, height and weight along with sleep position, that is when you can move on to an educated way to select your mattress.

I love the titan. I have had both the Titan Plus Luxe and the Titan Plus Elite. I personally like the elite more and it’s been incredible.

It’s hard to say- everyone prefers something different. I’m a fat woman, and the Titan Plus Luxe can sometimes be too firm for me. Definitely too firm for me to sleep on my side comfortably. I added a foam topper but sleep on my back. The plus elite was better for that IMO. I only have the plus luxe at the moment from going through a move and stuff. Otherwise I would go back to the plus elite!

Hey, I'm 6'7", and I weigh almost 300 lbs. I also test mattresses for a living, and I am a fan of the Titan mattresses. I will say that the Elite feels softer than the regular Titan Plus, so that might be a better fit for you. The Plus, for me, scored about a 9/10, which is way firmer than average. The Elite scored closer to a 6.5/10, which is pretty much medium-firm. Some other models you could check out are the Helix Plus and the WinkBed Plus. Those are made for people our size, and they should be within your budget for a full-size.

So, I only tried the Helix Plus without the pillow top. But, I do know it doesn't have microcoils in its comfort layer like the Titan Plus Elite. I did try the Helix Plus Luxe which has a more normal pillow top, and I imagine it is similar to the Helix Plus with a pillow top added. I will say the Titan Plus Elite has a unique feel because it has microcoils toward the top. This gives it a bouncier feel, which may not work for everyone. I imagine the Helix Plus with pillow top will have more of a "normal" pillow top feel.

Can I ask what positions you both sleep in? You say you're not getting good pressure relief, so I'm imagining one of you sleeps on your side. I'm a 295 lb. back and side sleeper, and I've had good experiences with the Titan Plus Elite and the Titan Plus Elite. The Titan Plus Core was too firm for me, but the other two models add some better pressure relief with their pillow tops. You're right that the Big Fig is pretty firm, and I didn't get the best pressure relief on that one either. I also like the WinkBed Plus but it might be too firm if one of you is closer to 220.

In that case, the Titan Plus Luxe or Elite still sounds good for your situation.

Hey, I'm 6'7", and I weigh almost 300 lbs. I also test mattresses for a living, and I am a fan of the Titan mattresses. I will say that the Elite feels softer than the regular Titan Plus, so that might be a better fit for you. The Plus, for me, scored about a 9/10, which is way firmer than average. The Elite scored closer to a 6.5/10, which is pretty much medium-firm. Some other models you could check out are the Helix Plus and the WinkBed Plus. Those are made for people our size, and they should be within your budget for a full-size.

I test mattresses, and I've tried a good amount of the mattresses advertised specifically for heavier body weights. I'm 6'7" and I weigh 295 lbs, so I take that into account when I'm testing. There are a few models that I've had a good experience with. First off, the Big Fig felt as firm and supportive as advertised. I wouldn't say that it felt like sleeping on a board, but it definitely felt more like I was sleeping "on top" of the mattress. I found it to be good for back and stomach sleeping, too. I also liked the Titan Plus mattress. It's a more affordable model. This is also on the firmer side, and it's designed to hold up more weight. It was also good for back and stomach, but the Titan Plus Luxe I found to be better for side sleeping. And, the Saatva HD is the priciest of the bunch, but it's my favorite. It features many layers of high-density foam and more supportive coils. It's also firmer and good for back and stomach. Also, my good friend has had one for 4 years, and he's still sleeping on it with no sagging issues.

You both sound like me. "Fluffy" and I keep the A/C at 66-68 at night. Last year, I bought a Titan Plus mattress with Glaciotex and I love it. [https://titanmattress.com/products/titan-elite/king](https://titanmattress.com/products/titan-elite/king) You didn't ask about comforters but I got one of these too, and I think it is great. [https://buffy.co/products/breeze-comforter?variant=20247576412258](https://buffy.co/products/breeze-comforter?variant=20247576412258)

Titan Plus Elite is a good reco since its firm enough to keep ur spine neutral but has enough foam on top that it doesn't feel like sleeping on board esp if you're heavier sleeper. That said, if you're on the lighter side, there's a real chance it might actually feel too firm, so helix dusk or dawn are good option. Your weight matters a lot here

hybrid mattress with coil systems for maximum airflow is good for hot sleepers and the Titan Plus Elite is perfect for ur situation. Designed for larger sleepers up to 1000lbs total, has a GlacioTex + cooling cover that actively wicks heat, dual coil system for maximum airflow Another option here is the Helix Plus Elite

def Titan Plus Luxe/Elite or the Helix Plus. Both hits all the points- reinforced support, edge strength and designed for heavy sleepers

\+1 for Titan Plus

If you wear the edges get a big fig because it's firmer than titan luxe and the edges are actually firm. In the titan not only are the edges less firm but there's a weird disconnect between where the actual edges are and where you think they are causing me to fall a couple times until I understood how to sit on it LOL. Buy big fig but ALSO buy a topper because it will hurt due to how firm it is. A 3 inch topper and big fig is your best bet for longer lasting firmness and less pain when your break it in

husband and i splurged on a Titan mattress when moving into our new place, and it's the comfiest bed i've ever slept on! we're a mixed-size couple, as well— i weigh around 280 and it's medium softness for me; husband is about 140 and it's firmer for him but still very comfortable.