# Bear Natural vs ThermoBalance LX (Medium): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/bear-natural-vs-brooklyn-bedding-thermobalance-lx-medium · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

The Bear Natural is $105 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Bear Natural | ThermoBalance LX (Medium) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 13" | 14" |
| Queen price | $2,427 | $2,532 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,999–$2,856 | $1,832–$3,199 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.5 / 4.5 / 1.8 / 1.8 | 1.5 / 5.6 / 2.5 / 1.8 / 1.6 |
| Coil gauge | — | 14.5 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Natural materials | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Notable features | Natural latex hybrid for active recovery, Talalay latex comfort layer, 8" pocketed coil core, Breathable organic cotton cover | Talalay latex + memory foam hybrid, Aerated latex cooling layer, Zoned pocketed coil core, Medium responsive feel |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Bear Natural is $105 cheaper in a queen ($2,427 vs $2,532 as of 2026-09-04) than the ThermoBalance LX (Medium).

## Who each mattress is for

**Bear Natural:** The Bear Natural 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 LX (Medium):** The ThermoBalance LX (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.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Bear Natural or the ThermoBalance LX (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 Bear Natural or the ThermoBalance LX (Medium)?

The Bear Natural is cheaper in a queen: $2,427 versus $2,532, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Bear Natural and the ThermoBalance LX (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

- [Bear Natural — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/bear-natural)
- [ThermoBalance LX (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/brooklyn-bedding-thermobalance-lx-medium)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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