Bedgear S Performance Review: Cooling Foam Buy, Skip If You Want Coils

It ships at a regular price of $749.99, comes in three firmness settings, and uses CertiPUR-US certified foam throughout. If you want a foam bed that resists the stuffy, warm feeling many all-foam mattresses develop, this is the reason to consider it.

We also weigh this mattress against its rivals in our best innerspring mattresses.

Bedgear positions the S Performance as the accessible end of its mattress range, pairing the same airflow-first thinking found across the brand with a straightforward foam build. The mattress is offered in Firm (S3), Medium (S5) and Plush (S7), so you can match the feel to how you sleep rather than accepting a single firmness.

Our pick

Saatva Classicthe coil alternative if you want more support and a longer trial

• 365-night home trial
• Free white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal
• Lifetime warranty
• Three comfort levels plus two mattress heights

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Who is the Bedgear S Performance for?

The S Performance suits sleepers who want a foam mattress that prioritizes airflow and a cool surface contact, and who prefer choosing between three firmness levels instead of one. It fits budget-minded buyers, since the regular price sits at $749.99 across the range shown, and it suits people who like a bed that conforms closely to the body rather than sleeping on top of a spring system.

It is a strong match for:

• Warm sleepers who want a cool-to-the-touch cover and ventilated foam layers rather than a dense, heat-trapping surface.
• Shoppers with a firm ceiling on spend, since the mattress is priced at $749.99 with free shipping on orders over $300 in the 48 contiguous United States.
• People who know their preferred feel, because Firm (S3), Medium (S5) and Plush (S7) are all listed as selectable firmness options.
• Buyers who value certified materials, since the foams used are CertiPUR-US certified.

It is less suited to sleepers who need the deep, zoned lumbar support of a coil system or who want a very long home trial. Those profiles are better served by an innerspring option such as the Saatva Classic, covered further down.

What does the specification sheet say?

The core numbers are simple and worth having in front of you before comparing. The mattress is offered at a regular price of $749.99, in three firmness settings and six bedding sizes. Height varies by firmness: Medium and Firm models measure 10 inches high, while the Plush model measures 12 inches high across every size.

The Plush version runs two inches taller than the Medium and Firm versions in every size, so a Plush Queen stands 12 inches high while a Medium Queen stands 10 inches. That difference matters if you have a fixed sheet depth or a specific bed frame clearance in mind.

How does the construction translate into feel?

The build is described as a 1.5 inch ventilated React foam layer over a 2 inch convoluted airflow transition layer, with React foam as the base. The ventilated top layer and the convoluted transition layer are both designed to move air, which is how the mattress delivers on its cool-to-the-touch and breathable positioning rather than relying on a cover alone.

In practice, this means the surface gives first, then the convoluted layer spreads the load before the base foam takes over. Sleepers who choose the Plush (S7) get the softer version of that sequence, with a 12 inch profile giving more material above the transition layer. The Firm (S3) setting compresses less at the top, which suits people who want to feel supported rather than cradled. The Medium (S5) sits between the two and is the safest single choice if you are buying without a way to try the mattress first.

Because the whole mattress is foam, there is no spring unit inside. That keeps the profile simple and the price at $749.99, but it also means support comes entirely from foam density and layer arrangement rather than from a coil system with zoned resistance.

Which firmness should you choose?

Pick Firm (S3) if you sleep on your stomach or back and want to stay on top of the mattress rather than sink in. Pick Medium (S5) if you share the bed or sleep in more than one position and want a middle setting. Pick Plush (S7) if you sleep on your side and want more give at the shoulders and hips, accepting the 12 inch height that comes with it.

Bedgear lists all three settings as selectable for every bedding size, so you are not locked into one feel depending on whether you buy a Twin or a King. The firmness choice is made at the point of purchase, which makes it worth deciding before you order rather than assuming you can exchange later.

One practical note: the Plush model’s extra two inches of height changes how the bed looks and feels in a fitted sheet, and it also changes the entry height of the mattress. If you have a low frame or a specific aesthetic in mind, the 10 inch Medium and Firm profiles keep the bed lower.

What do shipping and warranty cover?

Bedgear offers free shipping on all orders of $300 or more throughout the 48 contiguous United States, which the S Performance clears at its $749.99 price. Mattresses bought directly from the Bedgear website carry a 10-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty, and the brand states its mattresses are designed to stay comfortable year after year.

Financing is listed as available on the product page, and the brand highlights a figure of 125,000 plus 5-star reviews across its range. Bedgear also plants a tree for every purchase. These are the terms as published, and they are the ones to weigh against any alternative you are considering.

Who should not buy the Bedgear S Performance?

Skip this mattress if you need zoned lumbar support, a coil system, or a long home trial with an easy return path. The S Performance is an all-foam bed with a 10-year limited warranty and no trial terms published on its product page, so sleepers who want to test a bed for a full year before committing should look elsewhere. It is also the wrong pick for anyone who wants a mattress above 12 inches tall, since the tallest option here, the Plush, measures 12 inches.

You should also pass if you are unsure about firmness and have no way to try the bed first. The three settings are chosen at purchase, and without a published trial window, a wrong guess is a harder problem to solve. In that situation, a mattress with a defined home trial gives you room to correct the decision.

Finally, sleepers who want the responsiveness and edge stability of a spring system will find the all-foam build limiting. Foam conforms well and moves little, but it does not give the push-back of coils, and it does not offer the same reinforced perimeter.

How does it compare with the Saatva Classic?

The Saatva Classic is the natural comparison for anyone weighing the S Performance against a coil mattress. It is an innerspring bed with a dual-coil design, over 1,000 recycled carbon steel coils in full size and up, tempered three times, and it offers 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 also comes in two heights, 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches.

The gap is price and delivery model. The S Performance is a $749.99 foam bed that ships free, while the Saatva Classic is listed at $2,229 before current savings and arrives with in-room delivery, setup and old mattress removal at no extra cost. The Saatva also carries a 365-night home trial and a lifetime warranty, which matters if you want time to decide and long-term coverage.

Choose the Bedgear if your priority is a cool foam surface at an accessible price. Choose the Saatva Classic if you want coils, chiropractor-endorsed Lumbar Zone support, a full year to try the bed, and white-glove setup included.

What is the World Sleep Almanac score?

World Sleep Almanac score: 7.6/10. The score is an editorial rating based on five criteria: price at equal size, trial and returns, warranty, materials and construction, and public customer reviews. It is not a lab result, and the method behind our scoring will be published on a dedicated methodology page.

• Price at equal size: 8/10. At $749.99 for any size shown, the S Performance undercuts coil mattresses with comparable firmness options by a wide margin.
• Trial and returns: 6/10. No trial window is stated on the mattress product page, which limits confidence for first-time foam buyers.
• Warranty: 7/10. A 10-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty is solid coverage, though shorter than the lifetime terms offered by some competitors.
• Materials and construction: 8/10. CertiPUR-US certified foam, a ventilated top layer and a convoluted airflow layer deliver a coherent cooling build at this price.
• Public customer reviews: 9/10. Bedgear highlights 125,000 plus 5-star reviews across its product range.

The score reflects a well-priced, clearly specified foam mattress with a cooling-first build, held back mainly by the absence of a published trial period.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Bedgear S Performance sleep cool?

Bedgear describes the mattress as cool to the touch and enhanced for breathability, and the build supports that claim: a 1.5 inch ventilated React foam layer sits above a 2 inch convoluted airflow transition layer, both designed to let air move through the mattress rather than sit trapped against the surface.

What sizes can I order?

Six bedding sizes are listed: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King. Dimensions run from 39 by 75 inches for a Twin up to 76 by 80 inches for a King, with the California King at 72 by 84 inches. The Plush version runs two inches taller than the Medium and Firm versions in every size.

Is the foam certified?

Yes. Bedgear states that all of its mattresses are engineered with foam that is CertiPUR-US certified, which covers the foam used in the S Performance.

Can I finance the purchase?

Financing is listed as available on the Bedgear product page, alongside free shipping on orders of $300 or more within the 48 contiguous United States.

How long is the warranty?

Bedgear mattresses bought from its website carry a 10-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Still comparing? Our Bedgear H Performance review is the natural next read.

Verdict

The Bedgear S Performance is a sensible buy for warm sleepers and budget-focused shoppers who want a cool, breathable foam mattress with three firmness choices at $749.99. Its ventilated and convoluted airflow layers back up the cooling claim, the CertiPUR-US certified foam covers the materials question, and the 10-year warranty gives a clear floor of coverage. Buyers who want coils, a long trial or white-glove setup should price the Saatva Classic instead.

Our pick

Saatva Classicthe premium alternative with coils and a full year to decide

• 365-night home trial
• Free white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal
• Lifetime warranty
• Over 1,000 triple-tempered coils in full size and up

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Reviewed by the World Sleep Almanac editorial team. Updated 2026.