Titan Plus Mattress Review 2024 | Expert Tested

Jun 20, 2024
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In this Titan Plus review, we take a close look at the strengths and weaknesses of this mattress and how it was designed with higher-weight sleepers in mind.
Written by: Miranda M. Riva, Esq
Medically Reviewed by: Suzanne Gorovoy, PhD

Sleep impacts every process in the body, from basic memory functioning to fighting disease. The first step to achieving restorative quality sleep is choosing a mattress that’s best for your body and sleep preferences. That’s why we put together this Titan Plus mattress review, carefully researching what makes a mattress ideal for heavy people. We also conducted hands-on testing, evaluating things like firmness, pressure relief, and cooling capabilities. Titan designed a line of mattresses to fit the needs of higher-weight sleepers who were having trouble finding mattresses that provided the support and durability they needed. 

Our Reviews Team assembled this review by compiling our testing information and research on the best mattresses to help you decide whether it’s the best match for your sleep needs.

Titan Plus Mattress

The Titan Plus was created specially for higher-weight sleepers (250 pounds or more) and couples looking for a mattress that’s supportive, easy to move on, and durable. This mattress has a steel coil core that promises to prevent sagging and help promote healthy spinal alignment while you sleep.

9.3
Excellent
Titan Plus
120-night trial period
Brand designed for sleepers who weigh more than 250 pounds
Affordable

Our Titan Plus experience

Titan Plus

Titan Plus

Excellent
Excellent
Key features
  • Price: $699–$1,598
  • Material: Hybrid
  • Firmness: Firm
  • Trial period: 120 nights
  • Shipping: Free
  • Warranty: 10 years
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, short queen, king, RV king, California king, split California King
  • Mattress height: 11.25 inches
Pros and cons of the Titan Plus mattress
Pros Specifically designed for higher-weight sleepers and couples Affordable price compared to competitors 120-night trial period Great edge support Cons Does not offer white-glove delivery (free shipping and setup of new mattress and free removal of old mattress) or mattress removal 10-year warranty is shorter than most competitors May not be versatile enough for couples with one higher-weight sleeper and one average- or lighter-weight sleeper
Additional information

The Titan line of mattresses, which includes the Titan Plus, was designed by Brooklyn Bedding as an option for higher-weight sleepers who find other mattress brands aren’t durable and supportive enough for their needs. The Titan Plus supports up to 1,000 pounds.

Our expert take

The Titan Plus is an 11.25-inch tall hybrid mattress consisting of four unique layers specifically designed to support sleepers and couples who weigh more than 250 pounds. First is the quilted cover infused with gel foam to help cradle and cool the body when you make contact with the mattress. Second is 2 inches of foam to contour the body and relieve pressure. Third is 8 inches of individually encased coils made from reinforced steel to prevent sagging. Last is a 0.25-inch (¼ inch) base layer to support the coil core for additional durability.

If you tend to get too warm while sleeping, you can add the GlacioTex cooling cover ($100–$250, depending on mattress size). GlacioTex is a hypoallergenic fabric made from fibers with high thermal conductivity, which allows heat to be quickly and effectively wicked away from your body. According to the website description, Titan considers this cover the fifth layer of the mattress.

For more of our top picks for hot sleepers, see our review of the best cooling mattresses.

Titan Plus mattress on a light wood bed frame in a bedroom setting
The Titan Plus is 11.25 inches high with a coil core for support and durability and a memory foam top layer for comfort.

For sleepers who are higher-weight (250 pounds or more), a firmer mattress tends to be both more comfortable for sleeping and easier to move around on and change positions. If you choose a soft mattress—especially one that’s all foam with no coil core—you’ll be more susceptible to excessive sinkage. Good contouring sinkage can give sleepers the feeling of being “hugged” by their mattress, but too much sinkage can result in misalignment of the spine, especially for stomach and back sleepers.

For higher-weight sleepers, being able to easily move around and change positions is often high on the list of must-haves for a mattress. This includes getting in and out of the bed. A mattress with good bounce can help you transfer your weight and give you an extra spring to shift into a different position or get out of bed. Our testers found that the Titan Plus has great bounce, scoring a 4 out of 5 on our responsiveness Responsiveness describes how much surface bounce a mattress has and how it responds to pressure or the sleeper’s movements, making it easier to move around and change sleeping positions. scale.

A 10-pound ball resting on the Titan Plus mattress
To test the bounciness of a mattress, our testers dropped a 10-pound weighted ball from a set height and counted how many times the ball bounced and the quality of the bounce. The Titan Plus generated a bounce score of 4 out of 5.

To combat unwanted sinkage, firm mattresses provide more support at the core of the mattress. This also helps keep your mattress in good shape over years of nightly use. Our testers gave the Titan Plus a score of 8 out of 10 for firmness, so it should be a comfortable match for sleepers who need the extra support.

Firm mattresses with a soft top layer can also be an ideal choice for sleepers with back pain. The Titan Plus has a 1-inch quilted-layer cover embedded with gel foam and, beneath it, a 2-inch foam layer to provide soft contouring and pressure relief. The third layer is made up of individually wrapped steel coils to keep the body on top of the mattress, rather than sinking in. To properly rate this, we used a pressure pad to generate a pressure relief score of 4.5 out of 5. For more information on which mattresses are the best for people with back pain, see our review of the best mattresses for back pain.

 Titan Plus mattress pressure pad image with light pressure throughout the tester’s side body

Titan Plus mattress pressure pad image with little to no pressure throughout the tester’s back
Our mattress testers gathered pressure relief information by using a pressure pad. While on their side and back, the tester experienced little to no pressure, indicated by the mostly blue color on the pressure map. Blue indicates no pressure, while Green indicates minimal pressure.

Many of the best qualities of this mattress may only be seen as positives for higher-weight sleepers. A mattress this firm would likely be too firm for average- and lighter-weight sleepers, especially those who primarily sleep on their side.

Since we rated the Titan Plus an 8 out of 10 for firmness, it would likely push back on a lighter-weight side sleeper’s shoulders and hips instead of allowing for the light sinkage needed for pressure relief in those areas, causing discomfort and potentially causing spinal misalignment. If you spend most of your night on your side, see our review of the best mattresses for side sleepers.

If you’re looking to enhance your sleep experience even further, you might want to consider pairing the Titan Plus with an adjustable bed base. Titan makes a base that pairs with this mattress, or you can choose from our list of the best adjustable beds—just be sure to do your research to ensure the Titan Plus mattress is compatible with the adjustable base you choose.

The Titan Plus will be sent to your door via free FedEx Ground Shipping. It will arrive compressed and rolled, which means you’ll need to give it some time to decompress, expand, and off-gas The chemical odor given off from a new mattress. The smell is harmless and is usually gone within the first few days. before you can use it. Titan does not provide the option for white-glove delivery or mattress removal services.

Titan advises that it will take about 30–45 days to break in and get used to your new mattress. Even though you’ll have 120 nights to try it out and send it back if you need to, you can’t return it until your trial period has reached 30 days. This is to make sure you’ve given the mattress enough time to break in.

Compared to other hybrid mattresses, we found the Titan Plus one of the most affordable mattress options. This is especially the case when you make your purchase during a promotional event. Several times throughout the year, especially around holidays, you can buy this mattress for up to 32% off the original price.

Our recommendation

Who may love it

  • Higher-weight sleepers who are looking for a durable and supportive mattress
  • Shoppers on a budget will find this is an affordable option, especially during sales
  • Sleepers seeking solid lumbar and back support

Who may want to avoid it

  • Lighter-weight sleepers may find this mattress is too firm for comfortable sleeping
  • Sleepers who want a mattress that feels like memory foam, or who want to sink into the mattress

Our expert opinion on Titan Plus

The Titan Plus is a great choice for sleepers who are considered higher-weight (250 pounds or more) and higher-weight couples. The mattress provides desirable firmness and strong support that’s designed to be more durable than competing brands.

From our tester

“Good supportive mattress. It’s ideal for back sleepers. But, based on our testing this wouldn’t be a good mattress for side sleepers.”

Shoppers should note that average- and lighter-weight sleepers (anyone below 250 pounds) will likely find this mattress too firm. This is especially the case for people who sleep primarily on their sides.

Titan contact and payment information

Customer service

Titan is a Brooklyn Bedding brand. You can reach Brooklyn Bedding customer service by:

Overall, we found the Brooklyn Bedding and Titan customer service to be very responsive and able to answer all of our questions. It took about two minutes to be connected with a representative through the chat on the Titan website, about three minutes to get through to a representative over the phone, and 24 hours to hear back from a representative after sending both an email and a contact form.

Payment options

Credit card payment options include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Other options include Shop Pay, PayPal, Amazon Pay, and Google Pay. Titan offers financing through Affirm.

The company offers 30% off for military members, first responders, medical providers, educators, and college students. The discount code can’t be combined with other promotional codes.

Throughout the year, Titan runs seasonal and holiday promotions that can get you, on average, between 25–32% off the cost of your mattress. If you have questions about whether there’s a current promotion, check the banner at the top of the webpage or chat with a representative on the bottom right corner of the website.

Compare Titan against competitors, as of June 2024

Price for queen* $1,249 $2,095 $2,374 $1,499
Firmness Firm Firm Medium Soft
Mattress type Hybrid Innerspring Hybrid Foam
White-glove delivery** No Yes, included No Yes, for an additional cost

*Cost of mattress excluding promotions, discounts, and shipping charges.
**White-glove delivery: Free shipping and setup of new mattress and free removal of old mattress.

Who should use a Titan Plus mattress?

During our research and testing, we found that the Titan Plus mattress is a great choice for heavy people or sleepers weighing more than 250 pounds. But we also know that different people need different things to feel comfortable when they sleep. Here are the considerations we suggest you keep if you’re not sure if the Titan Plus is the right choice for you.

Sleeping position

What you find most comfortable in a mattress may depend on your preferred sleeping position. A firmer mattress is often necessary for stomach and back sleepers to maintain a neutral spine, and the Titan Plus is a good fit as a firm mattress. Side sleepers tend to need a slightly softer mattress that contours to their body and may find this mattress too firm for their taste.

Back pain

Even though research hasn’t settled on one set style as the best mattress for back pain, we find firm mattresses offer the support necessary to maintain an aligned spine. During testing, we noted that the Titan Plus balanced firm support with a comfort foam layer and quilted cover to cushion the back as well.

Couples

The Titan Plus is a firm mattress built for up to 1000 pounds of weight, and we believe it would work well for partners who are both heavy people. Because of the firmness of this mattress, a lighter person will likely find it to be too firm. 

Hot sleepers

Because of the quilted, gel-foam cover and the option to add an additional GlacioTex cooling cover, we think the Titan Plus is a great option for sleepers who tend to run hot. 

Titan Plus compared to other Titan mattresses

Titan by Brooklyn Bedding sells two Titan models: the Titan Plus and Titan Plus Luxe. These mattresses have a lot in common. Both models are hybrid mattresses designed for heavy people, with an innerspring core of individually encased coils. Comfort foam layers and a quilted, gel-infused cover provide cushion and cooling.

The Titan Plus Luxe is a taller mattress at 13 inches thanks to an added layer of response foam. According to Titan, this extra layer offers additional compression support, and the brand designed this model for “plus, big, and tall” sleepers. 

Both mattresses are covered under a 10-year warranty. The Titan Plus is the less expensive of the two with a queen-size mattress priced at $1,249 without a discount. A queen-size Titan Plus Luxe is priced at $1,599 without a discount.

Bottom line

When you compare all of the factors you should consider when purchasing a mattress with the testing outlined in our Titan Plus mattress review, we feel the Titan Plus meets most of them for higher-weight sleepers.

Compared to other firm hybrid mattresses, the Titan Plus is affordable, with a queen-size mattress priced at $1,249 before discounts. We gave this mattress a firmness score of 8 out of 10, a pressure relief score of 4.5 out of 5, and a bounce score of 4 out of 5. The Titan Plus is also compatible with adjustable beds, working well for individuals who snore or have acid reflux. Check out the best adjustable beds for an adjustable base to pair with the Titan Plus. Each of these factors shows the Titan Plus should provide comfortable sleep for individuals or couples who are higher-weight (250 pounds or more), and should be a more durable option than other mattresses on the market.

If you’re still undecided on which mattress is best for you, see more of our picks for the best mattresses reviewed and approved by our experts.

Frequently asked questions

Our testers gave the Titan Plus Mattress a firmness score of 8 out of 10, which is firmer than the average mattress. As a comparison, a true medium-firm mattress scores 6 out of 10.

The Titan Plus is generally firmer than the average mattress and is one of only a few on the market specifically designed to be durable for higher-weight sleepers.

The Titan Plus is a hybrid mattress made of three types of high-density foam—the top layer is infused with cooling gel—and a steel coil core layer.

Have questions about this review? Email us at reviewsteam@ncoa.org.

Miranda Riva is a writer and licensed Tennessee attorney who has written and edited legal content covering the topics of family law, business law, criminal law, environmental law, and estate law.
Suzanne Gorovoy Medical Reviewer
Suzanne Gorovoy is a clinical psychologist, behavioral sleep medicine specialist, and member of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She received her graduate degree in School Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University, her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Case Western Reserve University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.