Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Review: Should You Buy It?

Pick Firm for the lower rating, or Extra Firm for the higher one. Brooklyn Bedding rates Firm 7.5-9 and Extra Firm 9.5-10.5. The scores are not directly comparable because testers use different scales.

The Plank Firm is a poor match for under-150 side sleepers, while Sleep Foundation’s ratings favor sleepers over 230 pounds. NapLab marks side sleeping No on both firmness sides in the under-150 band; back and stomach sleeping are Maybe on both. That makes it a risky pick for side sleepers in that band, while back and stomach sleepers have a less certain fit.

For sleepers over 230 pounds, Sleep Foundation gives side sleepers 8.5, back sleepers 8.5, and stomach sleepers 9.0. It says the bed works best for side sleepers in this band; its testing found stomach sleepers over 230 pounds leaned toward the Extra Firm side. Sleep Foundation’s 8.0/10 edge-support score may matter if you sit or sleep near the edge.

The Plank Firm may suit you if you want a firm surface, but it cannot promise back-pain relief. Brooklyn Bedding says the American Chiropractic Association concluded the mattress’s firm support reduces spinal stress, improves lumbar support, and alleviates back pain. Treat that as the brand’s claim, not a result you can count on.

Tom’s Guide offers an outside tester’s view: its tester with back pain felt the Plank Firm could help limit aches because its flat surface supported the entire lumbar region. Both comments point to the firm surface for back support. Choose it if that feel suits you.

The bed may sleep warm rather than neutral: outside readings show heat building on both sides. Brooklyn Bedding says its breathable quilted tops and open cell technology throughout the foam layers help keep temperatures neutral; the optional GlacioTex™ Cooling Cover adds another cooling feature. Mattress Clarity’s Caitlin Giddings measured the firm side at 65.8 degrees Fahrenheit, rising to 74.7 degrees Fahrenheit after seven minutes, an 8.9-degree increase. Melanie Kassel measured the extra-firm side at 65.9 degrees Fahrenheit, rising to 77.2 degrees Fahrenheit after five minutes, an 11.3-degree increase. NapLab reported maximum temperatures of 90.0° F on the extra-firm side and 90.7° F on the firm side. NCOA’s temperature-gun image reads 61.8 degrees F. If you sleep hot, consider the optional cover, but do not count on neutral sleep.

Yes, you may feel your partner move, so a light sleeper with a restless partner should not count on full isolation. NapLab measured motion transfer at 9.3 m/s² on the extra firm side and 6.80 m/s² on the firm side. Its bounce readings were moderate: 7.84 in on extra firm and 8.05 in on firm. Sleep Foundation rated motion isolation 7.5/10 and says some vibrations may cross the bed, although its foam is not bouncy.

Mattress Clarity scored motion isolation 3.3/5 on firm and 4.3/5 on extra firm. Its detailed text reports 26 in of bounce on extra firm, with firm 6 in lower. The readings disagree on which side limits motion, so if movement wakes you, skip this bed rather than betting on either side.

At a Queen list price of $1,332, this bed is worth considering only if that spend fits your budget.

Prices vary by size, so use the row for your chosen size rather than treating the Queen price as universal. Check the live price before ordering because prices can change. For value, choose the least expensive size that fits your needs and budget.

List prices checked Oct 18, 2026 · recheck before buying

Plank Firm list prices by size

Height: 10 inches

The Plank Firm pairs quilted firm surfaces with two foam layers, one labeled for comfort and one for firm support.

• Quilted Top Firm Surface: quilted top weave, 0.75 in.
• High-Density Base Foam Firm Support Core: high-density base foam, 6 in.
• Supreme Response Comfort Foam: 2 in.
• Quilted Bottom Firm Surface: 0.75 in.

Brooklyn Bedding says the bed is made in America using foreign and domestic components, so shoppers seeking a fully domestic build should weigh that difference when comparing beds.

Also in the build: Quilted Bottom Firm Surface. The sources we read name this layer but not what it is made of.

The Plank Firm lists a quilted top weave, high-density base foam, and Supreme Response Comfort Foam. Those are the named cover and foam materials; the listing does not make them a guide to how the mattress will feel. Use them to compare construction, then choose by your preferred feel rather than by material names alone.

Mattress Nerd says the Plank Firm is more durable than an average foam mattress, but its foams may start to soften after about five years. Treat that as a possible softening point, not a promised lifespan.

Brooklyn Bedding's guide recommends rotating most of its mattresses every 6 to 8 months and identifies the Plank as flippable to customize firmness. Use the flip to pick the feel you want.

Brooklyn Bedding says the Plank Firm ships compressed in a box by FedEx Ground to your door. Allow 5 to 8 business days for it to ship, then about 2 to 5 business days by FedEx. The brand says setup is not included and there is no White Glove service. Old mattress removal is not offered, except for free haul away on California deliveries.

The brand says the Plank Firm has a 365 nights trial and no return fee. That gives you time to decide whether the mattress suits you before choosing to keep or return it. These terms may work well if you want a long window to make that call.

For the Plank Firm, Brooklyn Bedding lists a 1.5 in sag threshold and repair or replacement at the brand’s choice. Beds bought after Feb 1, 2025 are eligible for the original buyer only, and coverage cannot transfer. Exclusions include removing the cover, normal softening, comfort preference after the trial, burns, cuts, tears, liquid damage or stains, unauthorized sellers, and used or returned beds. Compare a sag with the threshold before pursuing coverage.

Owners praise the Plank Firm's firmness and sleep quality, while complaints mention firmness mismatch, sagging, and waking hot. Brooklyn Bedding's own site gives it 4.665539 / 5 from 4138 reviews; that score comes from the brand's review pool, not an independent rating. On that site, firmness is the leading praise topic at 14%, and sleep quality is another frequent topic at 12%. That feedback may help if these are your priorities, but it is the brand's own customer feedback.

Some owners on Brooklyn Bedding's site say the mattress feels less firm than expected, and displayed complaints include sagging or sinking. Tom's Guide reports praise for support and complaints about waking hot, so consider those trade-offs if you need a firm feel or tend to sleep hot.

For alternatives to the Plank Firm, start with Brooklyn Bedding's siblings, then consider Saatva HD for heavier sleepers or Siena for budget memory foam. Brooklyn Bedding positions Signature Hybrid for selectable firmness and encased coils, Aurora Luxe Cooling for cooling and zoned support, CopperFlex for affordability, and Plank Firm Luxe as an ultra-firm flippable hybrid. Its other picks are ThermoBalance for triple cooling, Sedona for airflow-focused cooling and dual coils, Spartan for athlete-focused active recovery, and BB Kids for a child. Titan positions Titan Plus Luxe as a plush option for plus-size sleepers and Titan Plus Elite for heavy sleepers wanting dual-coil support.

Saatva HD is a better fit if you want firm support as a heavier sleeper. Sleep Foundation rates it 9.2 overall and lists sleepers in larger bodies among its best fits; its Queen list price is $3,639. Siena 10-inch Signature Memory Foam Mattress by Siena suits budget shoppers who prefer memory foam, including some side sleepers. Its Queen list price is $329, cheaper than Saatva HD. Sleep Foundation rates it 7.5 overall.

Yes, the model has changed since launch. Brooklyn Bedding launched it in 2019. By December 1, 2025, it had added an optional cooling cover, giving shoppers a cooling-cover option. By October 8, 2026, its name had changed from Plank to Plank Firm, so look for Plank Firm when shopping for it.

We read the maker's own pages, outside testers and owner reviews, and we date every fact. We do not test beds ourselves. Every source we used is listed below with the day we checked it.