# Beautyrest Black (Medium) vs Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/beautyrest-black-medium-vs-bedgear-m3-performance-10-medium-firm · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

These two are close substitutes on paper — the spec table below shows where they differ.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Beautyrest Black (Medium) | Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 15" | 12.75" |
| Queen price | $2,499 | $2,500 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,649–$2,899 | $2,500–$3,200 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 3.6 / 1.6 / 4.4 / 2.9 / 1.1 | 2.5 / 1.5 / 2.6 / 2.5 |
| Coil gauge | 19 | 15.5 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Natural materials | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Notable features | T3 pocketed coil technology, RightTemp heat-wicking cover, Premium memory foam comfort, Reinforced edge support | Modular design with swappable firmness panels, Ver-Tex cooling cover, Dual-gauge zoned coil core, Built for temperature-sensitive athletes |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm) runs thicker support coils (15.5-gauge vs 19-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**Beautyrest Black (Medium):** The Beautyrest Black (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.

**Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm):** The Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-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.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Beautyrest Black (Medium) or the Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm)?

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 Beautyrest Black (Medium) or the Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm)?

The Beautyrest Black (Medium) is cheaper in a queen: $2,499 versus $2,500, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Beautyrest Black (Medium) and the Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm)?

Both are hybrid builds; the biggest spec difference is the support core — the Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm) uses thicker coils. Full specs are in the table above.

## More

- [Beautyrest Black (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/beautyrest-black-medium)
- [Bedgear M3 Performance (1.0 Medium-Firm) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/bedgear-m3-performance-10-medium-firm)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

Free to cite with attribution — link to the canonical page. Where a datapoint traces to a third-party teardown, please credit the original measurer too (sources are cited per bed on https://squishmat.com/mattress-database).