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Beautyrest Black Series 1 Extra Firm
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Based on 10+ years of professional mattress consulting
9.2
/ 10
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Extra Firm
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Luxury Quilted Innerspring
Best Hybrid Alternative
Why I Rated It This Way
On the sales floor we nicknamed it “the brick” because it was consistently the firmest mattress available. Its 6.5 Real Firmness and pressure-relief rating of 4 make it a specialty choice, while support and durability are excellent. The current $2,499 direct price lowers its value rating to 6.
Professor Goodsleep's Bottom Line
An exceptionally firm, durable mattress for people who deliberately want an almost unyielding sleep surface. Pressure relief is minimal by design and support is outstanding, but Beautyrest’s current $2,499 direct price makes it a weak value.
Best Memory Foam Alternative
Best Hybrid Alternative
Worth Spending More
No. If this extreme firmness is what you want, spending more is unlikely to improve the fit; choose a different model only if you need more cushioning.
Buy This If...
You genuinely want one of the firmest mattresses available, need maximum underlying support, and prefer very little cushioning or contouring.
Skip This If...
You sleep primarily on your side, have sensitive shoulders or hips, or want meaningful pressure relief.
Mattress Specifications
Brand
Beautyrest
Model
Series 1 Extra Firm
Mattress Type
Luxury Quilted Innerspring
Construction
Traditional quilted Beautyrest Black innerspring with contouring Beautyrest Gel Memory Foam, a cool-to-the-touch Sleep Climate surface, and Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil Technology for individualized support and motion separation.
Feel
Extra Firm
Professor Goodsleep Feel
Extra Firm
Price Range
$2,499 direct
Adjustable Base Compatible
Firsthand Tested
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Overall Rating
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9.2
An exceptionally firm, durable mattress for people who deliberately want an almost unyielding sleep surface. Pressure relief is minimal by design and support is outstanding, but Beautyrest’s current $2,499 direct price makes it a weak value.
Professor Goodsleep's Bottom Line
Why I Rated It This Way
On the sales floor we nicknamed it “the brick” because it was consistently the firmest mattress available. Its 6.5 Real Firmness and pressure-relief rating of 4 make it a specialty choice, while support and durability are excellent. The current $2,499 direct price lowers its value rating to 6.