The Bedgear M3 Night Ice Performance mattress earns its price from one idea: two sleepers, two firmness levels, one bed. At a listed price of $3,499.99, it is a modular hybrid that pairs three layers of cooling technology with interchangeable Independent Suspension units, a zip-off machine-washable cover, and a high-density foam base. Couples who cannot agree on firmness, and hot sleepers who want a cooling stack built into the design, are the buyers this mattress was made for.
We also weigh this mattress against its rivals in our best cooling mattresses.
Our pick
Saatva Classicthe single-firmness luxury innerspring alternative with a long trial
- 365-night home trial
- Free white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal
- Lifetime warranty
- Three comfort levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm and Firm
What exactly is the Bedgear M3 Night Ice Performance?
The Bedgear M3 Night Ice Performance is a modular hybrid mattress listed at $3,499.99 on the official Bedgear site, built around four interchangeable Independent Suspension firmness units per side, a zip-off machine-washable cover, and three layers of cooling technology designed to dissipate body heat. The brand describes it as an evolution of the original M3 modular design, adding an extra boost of refreshing comfort through its cooling stack. The build breaks into three named parts: a comfort layer, an Independent Suspension Unit, and a high-density foam base, with a total of 14 inches of comfort described in the build section. The mattress is adjustable base compatible, which matters if you already own an adjustable frame or plan to buy one.
One detail worth noting before anything else: at the time this page was written, every listed size and firmness combination on the official product page showed as sold out. Sizes include Queen, King, California King, Split King, and the Split Head variants of Queen, King and California King, plus Split Cal King.
Who is this mattress for?
This mattress is built for couples who cannot agree on firmness, because each side takes its own Independent Suspension unit chosen from four firmness levels. It is also aimed at hot sleepers, since the brand lists three layers of cooling technology as a headline feature. It is for buyers who value serviceability: the cover zips off and washes in a machine, and the suspension units can be removed for cleaning inside the chassis. Buyers who prefer a single firmness across the whole bed, or who are working under a tight budget, should read the sections below before deciding.
The split configuration is the clearest reason to consider this model. On the official configurator you pick a Left Side firmness and a Right Side firmness independently, so a firm sleeper and a plush sleeper can share the same mattress without compromise. That is a rare capability at any price, and it is the feature that separates the M3 Night Ice Performance from a conventional one-piece mattress.
There is a second audience worth naming: buyers who care about maintenance over years of ownership. Most mattresses are sealed units, so cleaning means vacuuming the surface and hoping the cover comes off. Here the cover unzips and goes in a machine, and the suspension units lift out so you can vacuum the inside of the chassis. If you have pets, allergies, or children, that level of access changes how the mattress ages in a way a warranty alone does not.
Specifications and price at a glance
The figures below come from the official product page.
| Attribute | Documented fact |
|---|---|
| Listed price | $3,499.99, shown as both regular and sale price |
| Total height | 14 inches of total comfort in the build section |
| Build layers | Comfort layer, Independent Suspension Unit, high-density foam base |
| Firmness options | 0.0 Firm, 1.0 Medium Firm, 2.0 Medium Plush, 3.0 Plush |
| Cover | Zip-off, machine washable |
| Foam insert care | Spot clean only |
| Adjustable base | Compatible |
| Shipping | Free on orders of $300 or more, 48 contiguous United States |
| Warranty | 10-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty |
| Return fee | $199 if bought on the Bedgear website |
How does the firmness system actually work?
The mattress offers four Independent Suspension choices per side: 0.0 Firm, 1.0 Medium Firm, 2.0 Medium Plush and 3.0 Plush. The suspension units are removable, which is what makes the split configuration possible and also what makes deep cleaning straightforward. The brand states you can remove the top cover, comfort layer and Independent Suspension units to vacuum out the inside of the chassis for periodic deep cleaning to combat dust.
Because the units are interchangeable, changing your preferred feel later means swapping a unit rather than replacing the whole mattress. The weight of each unit varies by firmness, which is documented in the measurements below. That modularity also means a repair or refresh targets one component instead of the entire mattress, a practical consideration over a 10-year warranty term.
The four-level scale is also worth reading as a positioning statement. If you are used to comparing mattresses on a numbered scale, map those four labels onto your own preference before ordering, and confirm with Bedgear directly if you are between two levels.
What do the measurements and weights say?
The official page lists dimensions and box weights for Twin XL, Queen, King and Cal King. The mattress ships in at least two boxes, which is useful to know for delivery planning, especially in apartments or walk-up buildings.
| Size | Dimensions | Box 1 (chassis and comfort layer) | Box 2 (suspensions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin XL | 39 in W x 80 in L | 53 lbs | 0.0: 39 lbs, 1.0: 32 lbs, 2.0: 26 lbs, 3.0: 25 lbs |
| Queen | 60 in W x 80 in L | 73 lbs | 0.0: 30 lbs, 1.0: 25 lbs, 2.0: 27 lbs, 3.0: 20 lbs (per box of two) |
| King | 76 in W x 80 in L | 86 lbs | 0.0: 40 lbs, 1.0: 38 lbs, 2.0: 27 lbs, 3.0: 20 lbs (per box of two) |
The weight spread across firmness levels is itself informative. In a Queen, the suspension box runs from 20 lbs at 3.0 Plush to 30 lbs at 0.0 Firm, per box of two. Firmer units carry more material, which is a small but real signal about how much support each option adds. If you are choosing between two levels and plan to move the bed yourself, factor that weight difference into your decision.
See the Saatva Classic price in your size →
How does the cooling design work?
The brand lists three layers of cooling technology that dissipate body heat, and markets the feature as 3X Cooling. This matters most for sleepers who wake up hot, since the cooling stack is one of the main reasons to pay this price.
The Night Ice name and the 3X Cooling label both point at the same design goal: moving heat away from the sleeper rather than trapping it in the comfort layer. Because the page does not break out what each of the three layers is made of, the honest reading is that cooling is a headline claim backed by a described mechanism, not by published numbers. If temperature regulation is your primary buying reason, ask Bedgear what materials sit in each cooling layer before committing.
What about motion isolation, edge support and noise?
The official product page does not document motion isolation, edge support, or noise behavior for this model. If either of those is a dealbreaker for you, ask Bedgear directly at 631-414-7763 or review the official product page before ordering. Couples who are light sleepers should confirm these points in writing, because a modular build with removable units behaves differently at the edges than a sealed mattress.
What do shipping, returns and warranty actually cover?
Bedgear offers free shipping on orders of $300 or more throughout the 48 contiguous United States. Mattresses bought on the Bedgear website carry a 10-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty. The return policy is stated plainly: if you do not keep the mattress, Bedgear will take it back for a $199 return fee. There is no trial length published on the official page, so confirm the current trial terms at checkout before you buy.
The brand also lists financing availability and a tree planted for every purchase, plus a claim of 125,000 plus 5-star reviews across its products. Those review counts are brand-wide, not specific to this model, so treat them as context rather than a model-level rating.
The warranty wording carries a condition worth reading closely: coverage applies when you purchase a BEDGEAR Mattress from their website. If you buy elsewhere, the page states they will gladly take it back for a small $199 return fee instead. That distinction matters if you are comparing prices across retailers, because the warranty path and the return path are tied to where you buy.
How do you care for it over time?
The cover unzips and is machine washable, while the foam insert is spot clean only. This modular care routine is a genuine differentiator if you have allergies or pets, and it is worth factoring into your decision alongside the 10-year warranty term.
The care instructions follow a clear sequence: unzip the cover and remove the foam insert, spot clean the foam insert if needed, then remove the Independent Suspension units to reach the inside of the chassis for vacuuming. That is three separable layers of access, which is unusual. Most mattresses give you one removable cover and nothing else. Over a decade of ownership, the ability to clean each layer independently is a practical advantage that shows up in how the mattress ages, not just in how it feels on night one.
Who should buy the Bedgear M3 Night Ice Performance?
You should buy this mattress if you and your partner want different firmness levels in the same bed, because the configurator lets you pick a Left Side and a Right Side suspension independently from four options: 0.0 Firm, 1.0 Medium Firm, 2.0 Medium Plush and 3.0 Plush. You should also buy it if a washable zip-off cover and removable suspension units matter to you, since the brand documents both as part of the design. The listed price is $3,499.99 with free shipping on orders of $300 or more in the 48 contiguous United States, a 10-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty, and a $199 return fee if you send it back, all according to the official Bedgear product page. You should skip it if you want a traditional single-firmness mattress, if you need a published trial length before committing, or if your budget sits well under the listed price.
How does it compare with the Saatva Classic?
The Saatva Classic is an innerspring mattress with a 3-inch Euro pillow top, a dual-coil design using triple-tempered recycled carbon steel, and patented Lumbar Zone Technology for spinal alignment. It comes in three comfort levels: Plush Soft at 3 out of 10, Luxury Firm at 5 to 7 out of 10, and Firm at 8 out of 10. It is offered in two heights, 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches, and carries CertiPUR-US certified foams, GREENGUARD Gold certification, and endorsement from the American Chiropractic Association. Saatva pairs the mattress with a 365-night home trial, free white-glove delivery that includes in-room setup and old mattress removal, and a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser.
The two mattresses solve different problems. The M3 Night Ice Performance splits firmness across two sides and emphasizes a washable modular build; the Saatva Classic keeps one firmness across the bed and emphasizes a traditional luxury innerspring feel with a long trial and full-service delivery. Buyers who want to change their feel later can swap a suspension unit in the Bedgear; buyers who want a long home trial and delivery service get that from Saatva.
There is also a difference in how each mattress arrives. The Bedgear ships in multiple boxes for you to handle, while Saatva includes in-room delivery and setup with old mattress removal at no extra cost. If you live alone, in a walk-up, or simply do not want to move a 73-pound box up a flight of stairs, that service difference is worth weighing alongside the split-firmness capability.
Our pick
Saatva Classicfor sleepers who want one firmness, a long trial and full-service delivery
- 365-night home trial
- Free white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal
- Lifetime warranty
- Three comfort levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm and Firm
World Sleep Almanac score: 7.6/10. The score reflects five criteria: price at equal size, trial and returns, warranty, materials and construction, and public customer reviews. The M3 Night Ice Performance scores well on materials and construction for its modular Independent Suspension design and washable cover, and on warranty with a 10-year term. Public model-level review data is not broken out, so that criterion is scored on the brand-wide figure only. The rating is editorial and is explained on our methodology page.
A useful companion to this page: our Bedgear H Performance review.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the firmness after buying?
The official configurator offers four firmness levels per side, and the units are removable by design. Swapping a unit changes the feel without replacing the whole mattress.
Is the cover really machine washable?
Yes, the cover unzips and is machine washable. The foam insert that sits under it is spot clean only, so you wash the cover separately and treat the insert with a targeted clean.
Does it work on an adjustable base?
Yes, the mattress is listed as adjustable base compatible. If you already own an adjustable frame, that compatibility is confirmed on the official product page.
How heavy is it to move?
The mattress ships in at least two boxes. For a Queen, Box 1 with the chassis and comfort layer weighs 73 lbs, and Box 2 with the suspensions varies by firmness, from 20 lbs to 30 lbs per box of two. Plan for a two-person carry, especially in apartments or walk-up buildings.
What happens if I return it?
Bedgear will take the mattress back for a $199 return fee if you bought it on the Bedgear website.
Can both sides really be different firmness levels?
Yes. The configurator has separate Left Side and Right Side selectors, each offering the same four Independent Suspension options. One sleeper can run 0.0 Firm while the other runs 3.0 Plush in the same mattress.
Verdict: The Bedgear M3 Night Ice Performance is the right buy for couples who want different firmness on each side and a washable, modular build, at a listed price of $3,499.99. It is the wrong buy if you want a single firmness, a published trial, or a budget well below that figure.
Reviewed by the World Sleep Almanac editorial team. Updated 2026.