Our In-Depth Spartan Bed Review (by Brooklyn Bedding) for 2023

Can a mattress truly meet the demands of an active lifestyle?

Brooklyn Bedding created the Spartan mattress because of customer demand for a luxury mattress geared towards recovery and performance. Implementing the company's proprietary foam, the Spartan features Nanobionic RE-3™ technology, which may promote faster recovery, shorter time to fall asleep, and overall improved sleep health.

Our in-depth overview of the Spartan mattress analyzes the company's claims by scoring this bed based on categories such as cooling, comfort, support, and overall purchase value. This analysis specifically looks at the Medim option, though the bed is also available in Soft and Firm models.

The Spartan mattress is available in three firmness options. We’ll focus on the Medium option, as it’s the most versatile and popular. We scored this mattress a 5 out of 10 on our firmness scale, with a score of 10 being the firmest.

This firmness doesn’t permit too much sinkage, and most layers respond quickly to pressure. The Ascension® coils promote enough bounce that leaves you feeling comfortable, while the TitanFlex™ adds additional buoyancy in the top comfort layers.

This firmness level should suit most sleepers because it strikes a nice balance between supportive and pressure-relieving, though lightweight sleepers may prefer the Soft option while heavier sleepers may like the Firm.

We tested the Spartan mattress to have a better idea of how it performs in various sleeping positions. Although there are three firmness options, we’ll focus on the Medium option, as it should fit a wider range of sleepers than the other two models.

Apart from testing general feel and comfort, we also tested for bounce, pressure relief, support, edge support, and motion isolation using several methods and techniques.

Side Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight side sleepers should experience enough sinkage and support to keep the body straight in this position. However, some may find the Spartan mattress a tad too firm for their liking.
• Average-weight Sleepers – Side sleepers who weigh between 130 to 230 pounds are likely to experience this bed as a bit softer, especially those closer to 230 pounds. The foams should allow enough sinkage to relieve the pressure in the hips and shoulders without letting them sink in.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy side sleepers should find this bed softer, but the Ascension® coils promote proper spine alignment even if the body does sink a bit more. Nonetheless, some may still like the slightly firm option Spartan better.

Back Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight back sleepers should feel gentle cradling in the lower back area that allows pressure relief.
• Average-weight Sleepers – Average-weight back sleepers are likely to sink more, but they should still feel well-supported with their weight nicely distributed.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Although most back sleepers over 230 pounds should find that the Spartan supports the lower back from sinking too deeply, significantly heavier people may want the firmer option.

Stomach Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight stomach sleepers should get a balance of support from the Ascension® coils and pressure relief from the topmost foam layers. The medium firmness should work just fine, given that lightweight people may experience it as even firmer.
• Average-weight Sleepers – Average-weight stomach sleepers should also like the Spartan, but those closer to 230 pounds might prefer the firmer model because of the extra support it provides.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy stomach sleepers are likely to find this bed too soft to keep the hips aligned, so the slightly firm model may be a better option.

The Spartan mattress is an excellent choice for pressure relief as it has two comfort layers. The first layer is made from responsive foam that adapts to your curves, ensuring no pressure builds up in the hips, shoulders, knees, and other sensitive areas. The second comfort layer contours closely to your body, while also promoting bounce for easy transitions. which also helps prevent the pressure from building up.

Back Pain – The Spartan mattress is a good option for people with back pain as it provides incredible support, especially for back sleepers. Back sleepers should feel their weight evenly distributed to prevent any pressure on the heaviest body parts. In addition, the Ascension® coils are zoned to ensure a healthy sleep posture, which should help relieve back pain by keeping pressure off the lower back.
Hip Pain – People with hip pain usually sleep on their backs to take the pressure off the hips. Those who sleep on the side seek a deeper hug to relieve the pain in the hips since this is where pressure builds up the most. Side sleepers with hip pain may want the softer version of the Spartan.
Shoulder Pain – The best way to relieve shoulder pain while sleeping on the Spartan is to sleep on your back. This way, you allow the bed to distribute your weight evenly instead of focusing it across a narrower surface, as is the case with side-sleeping.

The Spartan offers excellent support thanks to its heavy-duty base layer of Ascension® coils. Back sleepers should experience spine alignment thanks to the pocketed coils, while the foam comfort layers contour to the body and cushion the back and shoulders.

Side sleepers should like the gentle cradling sensation, while the pocket coils help maintain spinal alignment. Stomach sleepers frequently experience sinkage down in their hips, which may cause misalignment in the spine. However, that shouldn’t be a problem with the Spartan, as the coils keep the hips raised and spine aligned. However, for those folks that need extra support, like heavyweight sleepers, the firmer option of this model may be a better choice.

Some folks share a bed, and if either partner is a light sleeper, a mattress with good motion transfer may be something to consider. Although the Spartan performs fairly well with motion isolation because of its individually-wrapped coils and memory foam layers, light sleepers may need even better motion isolation to achieve uninterrupted rest. You may experience slightly more motion transfer on this bed than on an all-foam model, but we still think it isolates motion well for a hybrid bed with springs.

The Brooklyn Bedding Spartan mattress offers excellent cooling and temperature regulation by incorporating several features that prevent the foam from overheating. The cooling starts with copper infusions that are not only antimicrobial but able to dissipate heat. In addition, the memory foam layer underneath is also infused with gel to prevent the heat from building up.

Since the Spartan is a hybrid, it allows maximum airflow through the coil unit. All of this helps the mattress stay cool and fresh even during the hottest days, making it a good option for hot sleepers. The Far Infrared Rays technology in the cover turns your body heat into energy, which further helps with temperature regulation and recovery.

Couples should like the Spartan mattress as it offers everything most couples look for. Although it doesn’t have the best motion isolation, partners with similar sleeping habits may find it isolates motion good enough. In addition, this is a cooling mattress, so don’t worry if you or your partner are hot sleepers. You can also use the entire surface of the bed since the Spartan mattress has edge-to-edge support.

The coils give it bounce, while the responsive foams allow easy repositioning — all of which sexually-active couples should appreciate.

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The Spartan has Ascension® coils zoned in three areas to support the heaviest body parts such as the shoulders and hips. This bed’s Zoned support, combined with the medium firmness level, should make you feel well-supported in all sleeping positions.

Brooklyn Bedding ships the Spartan mattress in a box to make it easier to move from your door to the bedroom. This shipping method is widely popular in the mattress industry because the box packaging isn’t as bulky as if you were to pack the full-size mattress without compressing it.

This hybrid works with all bed frames, including adjustable bases. Pairing it with an adjustable base allows you to customize the feel and performance. Consider the Brooklyn Bedding adjustable base for the best compatibility.

At 13.5 inches tall, this bed’s performance cover is made of patented Nanobionic RE-3™ technology, a material currently under investigation by scientists to prove its long-term health benefits. Brooklyn Bedding claims that this tech recycles body heat by transforming it into waves of energy that are transmitted back into the body.

• The comfort layer under the cover contains 1.5 inches of CopperGel Energex™ foam. This extremely responsive foam fosters pressure relief that should remain cool because the conductive gel transfers heat away from the body. An added infusion of copper promotes a clean sleeping environment.
• The comfort layer is made up of 2 inches of premium memory foam that provides additional contouring with an increased bounce that should adjust to the body with every movement. This layer is responsive and does a great job of adapting to your curves.
• The transition layer is an inch of gel swirl memory foam, which functions as a transition between the foams and pocket coils, providing deep contouring and increased pressure support. This material is also infused with gel for additional cooling.
• The support layer features up to 1,032 individually-wrapped Ascension® coils and is 8 inches tall. The coil unit supports the body where you need it the most while also promoting airflow.
• The base layer uses .75 inches of protective foam to support the weight of the mattress and protect it from damage. The base also reinforces the coil unit.

The Spartan comes compressed and ships in a box. The mattress also includes handles on the sides for easy set-up. Although the box packaging makes it less bulky, it may still be too heavy to handle without someone’s help, so make sure to have an extra pair of hands to help you.

The mattress should take up to 24 hours to decompress. Any odors you may notice upon opening the packaging should also dissipate by the time the mattress decompresses.

• Eco-Friendly Certifications – The foams in this bed are CertiPUR-US® certified. CertiPUR-US® is a third-party program that ensures the foams meet rigorous health and safety standards. This means they don’t contain harmful substances like ozone depleters, PBDEs, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates. They should also have low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

• Shipping – Shipping is free inside the contiguous United States. This product can be delivered to Hawaii and Alaska for a fee of $125 and to Canada for $250 for a single mattress.
• Trial – This bed has a 120-night trial, and if the product fails to satisfy your expectations, you can return your product for a refund.
• Warranty – Brooklyn Bedding provides a 10-year warranty with the Spartan.
• Return Policy – Returns are easy, but you must keep the mattress for at least 30 days from the date of delivery since that’s how long it takes for you to adjust to a new bed. In other words, you can return it only when those 30 days are up. There is also a $99 fee for picking up the mattress from your home.

All Brooklyn Bedding mattresses are designed and made in Arizona, USA. This allows the company to offer free shipping within the United States.

The Spartan mattress works with all bed foundations as long as they’re strong enough to support the combined weight of the mattress and sleeper. Therefore, you don’t need to have a box spring for this mattress.

Brooklyn Bedding mattresses have carefully stacked layers that provide comfort, pressure relief, and support. For this reason, you’re not supposed to flip these mattresses. Doing so can mess up the order of the layers and, with that, the quality of their performance.

Who We Recommend the Spartan For

• People looking for a longer trial
• Hot sleepers
• Sleepers with back pain

Who We Recommend the TEMPUR-Adapt® For

• Luxury shoppers
• Athletes
• Couples

Who We Recommend the Spartan For

• Average-weight sleepers
• Lightweight stomach sleepers
• Couples with similar sleeping habits

Who We Recommend the Midnight For

• People with hip pain
• Side sleepers
• Combination sleepers

Interested? Read our full Helix Midnight Mattress Review.

Who We Recommend the Spartan For

• Active people
• Average-weight sleepers
• Sleepers with shoulder pain

Who We Recommend the Aurora Luxe For

• Extremely hot sleepers
• Co-sleepers
• People with mobility issues

Explore our Aurora Luxe Mattress Review.

Who We Recommend the Spartan For

• Lightweight sleepers
• Back sleepers
• Hot sleepers

Who We Recommend the Titan Plus Luxe For

• Heavyweight people
• Heavier couples
• Stomach sleepers

Check out our Titan Plus Luxe Mattress Review.

This hybrid construction provides a luxury experience while answering the needs of sleepers who live active lifestyles. In other words, the tech in this mattress may help with recovery and overall sleep quality.

The Spartan has incorporated features from some of Brooklyn Bedding's other signature mattresses but targeted their design towards athletes and active sleepers. After testing this mattress, we think its overall design is a great option for those wanting to sleep cool, as well as for people with back pain and average-weight sleepers. However, heavyweight sleepers are probably better off with the Firm option, while lightweight sleepers looking for a deeper sink may prefer the Soft model.