2021 update: This particular model of Beautyrest Black mattress may no longer be available.

Beautyrest Black and Douglas are two of the most well-known mattress brands in Canada, and both brands have built up a loyal Canadian customer base. So, what are the backgrounds behind these two brands?

Simmons boasts an established history in the mattress industry that goes all the way back to the 1800s. More recently, Simmons introduced its pillow-top Beautyrest Black line in 2006. The Beautyrest Black line is described on the Beautyrest site as, “smart innovation and undeniable style and luxury.”

However, Beautyrest Black has seen significant competition in recent years from online mattress brands like Novosbed, innovative companies who ship directly to buyers and bypass the brick-and-mortar retail model.

Douglas was introduced in 2017 by Canadian bed-in-a-box company GoodMorning.com. Douglas was manufactured as a single-firmness mattress, designed using eight years' worth of engineering data and customer feedback. GoodMorning.com designed the Douglas to be a value-packed, Canadian-made mattress at an unheard-of low price. They offer the same level of customer service for the Douglas as they do across their growing catalogue, along with a 365-night sleep trial and a 20-year warranty.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Beautyrest Black	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Dependent on retailer	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3–10 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	Dependent on retailer	365 nights
Return ease:	Dependent on retailer	Company picks up
Refund:	Dependent on retailer	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	$99 for white glove home setup	No

Thanks to modern compression methods and the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery. Boxed beds are now delivered with the same convenience as most Amazon orders. Some bed-in-a-box companies even offer same day delivery to certain areas.

The Simmons Beautyrest Black mattress will vary by retailer based on stock availability and delivery schedules. The model used in this review – the Beautyrest Black Devotion – was ordered at The Brick and was delivered within 3 to 10 days. The Douglas mattress also arrived within 10 days.

Mattress retailers often use their own delivery service to deliver Beautyrest Black mattresses. The delivery is often ‘white glove,’ which means that the mattress is delivered to the room of choice, placed on the surface of choice, the packaging is removed, and the old mattress is taken away.

Unlike Beautyrest Black, Douglas heavily promotes their in-home sleep trial. With a 365-night sleep trial, Douglas has one of the longest sleep trials of all mattress brands.

Mattress buyers in Canada who choose to purchase Beautyrest Black at a retail store may incur restocking fees for returned mattresses; again, this is dependent on the individual retailer’s terms and conditions.

However, if a customer wishes to return their Douglas mattress within the 365-night sleep trial, the company will arrange to pick up the mattress and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for the Douglas.

Out of the Box	Beautyrest Black	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	No	Yes
Box dimensions:	Not delivered in a box	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	Not delivered in a box	Required scissors
Box/mattress fitting:	Not delivered in a box	Tight
Protection layers:	1	2
Expansion time:	N/A	3 minutes

The Beautyrest Black mattress is not delivered in a box. Depending on the retailer, white-glove delivery service is often included in the purchase price.

The Douglas mattress was delivered to us within the expected delivery time. It was well-protected within the box by heavy-duty plastic to protect the mattress during shipping.

The Douglas mattress box was sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. To prevent potential harm to your new mattress, remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to remove any packaging.

Once opened, the compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide the mattress out from its cardboard container. Simply tip the box from a vertical position down onto its side, and then pull the lightweight box away from the bundled mattress. It’s most efficient to do this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress.

The Douglas mattress is protected with two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to roll it tightly into a cylinder shape.

Customers will need to unwrap the first layer in order to unroll the mattress, which will still be in its compressed form. Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled up mattress onto the designated bed frame. Next, like the end of a roll of tape, find and peel back the outer layer of plastic. You can use the momentum of unrolling the compressed mattress along the bed frame to help remove the rest of this layer, which could be up to a few meters long. After completing this process, the mattress will be lying unrolled before you.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the Douglas mattress will quickly begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic as the mattress expands to its full height. With Douglas, full expansion took 3 minutes.

The Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress and Douglas mattress are both combination foam mattresses, and each is available only in one firmness option. 

Some of the major differences between the Beautyrest Black mattress and the Douglas are the different types of foam used for comfort and support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.

Also, each mattress has a unique top cover which showcases the brand’s personality and design aesthetic. Top covers are sometimes washable, and of the two mattresses in this review, only the Douglas has a machine-washable cover.

Beautyrest Black vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Beautyrest Black Mattress Layers

The Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress contains four layers of foam:

• The first layer of this mattress is GelTouch foam. Combining heat-dissipating gel with an adequate amount of plush contouring, this layer was designed to provide both cooling and comfort
• As its name implies, the second layer is infused with actual diamond particles. Complementing the first layer, these particles are outfitted to add cooling by directing heat away from the body.
• The third layer, though memory foam, is still designed to offer gentle support to your body. This layer achieves this effect while also keeping the mattress extra cool by using pressure and not heat to contour to the body.
• The fourth and final layer is 9.75 inches of firm gauge pocket coils. This design contains triple-wrapped coils for elevated motion isolation and durable contouring.

Douglas Mattress Layers

Douglas uses three layers of foam in the construction of its Canadian-made mattress.

• First layer: 2 inches of ecoLight® cooling gel foam. This cooling gel encourages a restful sleep by ensuring that the mattress doesn’t trap heat. The ecoLight® foam has the durability, responsiveness, and comfort of memory foam, but it has a lower carbon footprint. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.
• Second layer: 2 inches of Elastex® foam. This transition layer is designed to provide spring and support. Many mattresses use latex for similar reasons. Elastex® is free of the allergy-causing chemicals found in latex.
• Third layer: 6 inches of motion isolation support foam. This thick bottom layer greatly reduces motion transfer between sleepers, and it also enhances edge support.

Beautyrest Black vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Beautyrest Black Mattress Cover

The Beautyrest Black Devotion’s pillow top displays a subtle, textured design – mostly black or dark grey with stitched floral accents. The sides are dark with geometric patterns across the full length. All in all, the cover has an elegant look which matches the theme of this stylish, luxury line.

According to the product tag, the mattress cover is a blend of synthetic fabrics: 86% polyester, 13% viscose, and 1% spandex. Right under the top cover of the mattress is a thin layer of Tencel™ fibres that further add to the heat-dissipating effects of this mattress.

The pillow-top cover is neither removable nor machine washable. Therefore, the only option for cleaning this mattress is spot cleaning.

Douglas Mattress Cover

With its mountainscape stitching to its red and white colour profile, Douglas’ Canadian-centric cover shows the brand's homegrown roots. Cut from a single piece of fabric and woven together, the design is almost seamless. The red zipper running the entire length of the side wall and the red Douglas badge are the only elements that break up this impressive white canvas.

As for upkeep, the top half is machine washable, a bonus for anyone who can't stand the thought of spot cleaning their bed by hand. Douglas' cover is enhanced with moisture-wicking Infinitex™ fibres. This proprietary fabric is stretch-knit and very soft, but also extremely durable. The cover is great for staying cool and breathable through the night, so you won't wake up in a pool of sweat.

Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious when making purchases. Retailers both in and out of the mattress industry have been incorporating more eco-friendly and ethical policies when selling products and choosing suppliers.

GoodMorning.com Inc. carried out a survey in February 2017, discovering that almost 50% of Canadians are willing to spend more money for more environmentally friendly products. Therefore, in every review on Mattress-Reviews.com, we will highlight each mattress company’s green philosophy, as well as how prominent their policies are on their websites.

Feel & Firmness	Beautyrest Black	Douglas
Feel:	Medium-firm	Medium-firm
Firmness:	6.7 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	4.4 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	7.8 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.5 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the firmness and feel of the Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress and Douglas mattress are very different:

• The Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress has a medium-firm feel. It is rated at 6.7 / 10 on the firmness scale, retaining a bit of ‘hug.’
• The Douglas is a medium-firm mattress, rated at 6.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Douglas mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’

Edge Support

Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main issues customers have when moving from innerspring mattresses to foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Beautyrest Black Devotion and Douglas mattresses have very different edge support scores:

• The Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 4.4 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Douglas mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 7.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to memory foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Beautyrest Black Devotion and Douglas mattresses are both above average for motion isolation:

• The Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.8 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Douglas mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 8.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

Bounce

Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is generally very good, bounce is generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress and Douglas mattress score differently for bounce:

• The Beautyrest Black Devotion mattress has average bounce. It is rated at 4.5 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Beautyrest Black	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$2,599 USD $3,374 CAD	$799 CAD
Available in:	Worldwide	Canada
Made in:	USA, Canada	Canada
Trial length:	Dependent on retailer	365 nights
Warranty:	10 years	20 years
Mattress height:	14"	10"
Number of layers:	4	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, viscose, spandex	Tencel®, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Green policies:	No mention on website	ecoLight® foam; Plant-based fabric; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink
Feel:	Medium-firm	Medium-firm
Firmness	6.7 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	4.4 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.8 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.5 / 10	3.1 / 10
Year-Round Price Guarantee:	No	CLICK HERE

Remember, Mattress-Reviews.com is owned, operated, and paid for by GoodMorning.com Inc. and advertises the Octave, Douglas, Juno, and Logan & Cove brands. The following is strictly our competitive opinion:

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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Beautyrest Black and Douglas mattresses. Each product in this Beautyrest Black vs Douglas mattress review has similar features, especially with regards to comfort and support. The Beautyrest Black and Douglas have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of motion isolation, and bounce.

What really elevate one brand above the other are the sleep trial, environmental commitment, and the Canadian-ness of the Douglas mattress. Douglas is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Mattress under $1,000 CAD, and customers who choose to purchase a Douglas over a Beautyrest Black will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial. They will sleep better knowing that they are supporting a mattress brand that supports the environment. This mattress is also made in Canada, manufactured using sustainable and renewable materials.

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