# Amerisleep AS3 vs Bear Pro Foam: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

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The Amerisleep AS3 is $178 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Amerisleep AS3 | Bear Pro Foam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 12" | 11.5" |
| Queen price | $1,249 | $1,427 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $999–$1,749 | $1,141–$1,712 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 3.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 | 1.6 / 2.0 / 1.5 / 1.7 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 5/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Bio-Pur plant-based memory foam, Balanced medium feel, HIVE zoned transition layer, Strong pressure relief | Cooling copper-infused memory foam, Balanced medium-firm foam feel, Celliant recovery cover, Budget-friendly all-foam build |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Bear Pro Foam is a step firmer (6/10 vs 5/10), so it suits sleepers who want a bit more pushback.
- The Amerisleep AS3 is $178 cheaper in a queen ($1,249 vs $1,427 as of 2026-10-20) than the Bear Pro Foam.

## Who each mattress is for

**Amerisleep AS3:** The Amerisleep AS3 has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Isolates motion well, so partners barely feel each other move.

**Bear Pro Foam:** The Bear Pro Foam has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Amerisleep AS3 or the Bear Pro Foam?

The Bear Pro Foam is firmer at 6/10 versus 5/10 for the Amerisleep AS3.

### Which is cheaper, the Amerisleep AS3 or the Bear Pro Foam?

The Amerisleep AS3 is cheaper in a queen: $1,249 versus $1,427, as of 2026-10-20.

### What is the main construction difference between the Amerisleep AS3 and the Bear Pro Foam?

Both are memory foam builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Amerisleep AS3 — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/amerisleep-as3)
- [Bear Pro Foam — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/bear-pro-foam)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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