# Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm) vs ThermoBalance (Medium): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

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The ThermoBalance (Medium) is $117 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm) | ThermoBalance (Medium) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 13.5" | 14" |
| Queen price | $2,649 | $2,532 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $2,399–$2,899 | $1,832–$3,199 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 4.0 / 4.0 / 1.5 / 1.5 / 1.5 | 1.5 / 2.3 / 3.9 / 1.6 / 1.6 |
| Coil gauge | — | 13.5 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Notable features | Flagship luxury hybrid, Dual high-density memory foam comfort layers, Cooling cover with zoned coil core, Medium-firm balanced feel | Cooling-focused hybrid, High-density 3.9 PCF memory foam, Zoned 13.5-gauge coils, Medium-firm feel |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The ThermoBalance (Medium) is $117 cheaper in a queen ($2,532 vs $2,649 as of 2026-09-04) than the Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm).

## Who each mattress is for

**Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm):** The Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm) 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; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned.

**ThermoBalance (Medium):** The ThermoBalance (Medium) 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; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm) or the ThermoBalance (Medium)?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm) or the ThermoBalance (Medium)?

The ThermoBalance (Medium) is cheaper in a queen: $2,532 versus $2,649, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Amerisleep AS6 Black (Luxury Firm) and the ThermoBalance (Medium)?

Both are hybrid 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 AS6 Black (Luxury Firm) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/amerisleep-as6-black-luxury-firm)
- [ThermoBalance (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/brooklyn-bedding-thermobalance-medium)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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