Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C Extra Firm Mattress Review

Updated November 12, 2022

Beautyrest Silver BRS 900-C Extra Firm

Are you trying to decide if the BRS900-C Extra Firm mattress is the right bed for you? It's the firmest of 5 similar beds in the BRS900 "C" collection. We know it can be hard to understand the differences between similar mattresses. That's why we've written this review to help you understand more about this bed and whether it'll be good for you.

Comfort Scale Rating

The BRS900-C Extra Firm mattress has a very firm feel as the name implies; we rate it a 1 on our 10 point Comfort Scale (a 1 is hard, 10 is softest.) A mattress like this will appeal to you only if you like a very firm feeling mattress

Expert Video Review

Here’s our quick BRS900-C Extra Firm Video Review. It highlights the features, benefits, and what we think of this mattress.

Pros & Cons

PROS CONS
  • Cooling materials prevent you from overheating
  • Memory foam layer provides pressure relief while retaining firm feel
  • It has good support and contouring, so you don't get pain
  • Minimal motion transfer makes this a good bed for partners
  • Very firm for those who want an almost hard feel
  • Only appeals to those who like a very firm feel
  • Lack of gel memory foam

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Pressure Test Results

We've tested the BRS900-C Extra Firm mattress with petite, average and large body size people while they laid on their side and back sleeping positions to see what kind of support and comfort you can expect. (Learn how we test.) 

Once we've compiled our results we'll update this review with images for this mattress.  For now, you can see a sample of test results below:


BACK SLEEPER SIDE SLEEPER
LARGE PEOPLE Largest 10% of adults 210-273 lbs Large back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2 Large side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
AVERAGE PEOPLE Middle 50% of adults 134-218 lbs Average back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2 Average side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
PETITE PEOPLE Smallest 10% of adults 111-135 lbs Petite back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2 Petite side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
BACK SLEEPER
LARGE PEOPLE Largest 10% of adults 210-273 lbs Large back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
AVERAGE PEOPLE Middle 50% of adults 134-218 lbs Average back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
PETITE PEOPLE Smallest 10% of adults 111-135 lbs Petite back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
SIDE SLEEPER
LARGE PEOPLE Largest 10% of adults 210-273 lbs Large side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
AVERAGE PEOPLE Middle 50% of adults 134-218 lbs Average side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
PETITE PEOPLE Smallest 10% of adults 111-135 lbs Petite side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2

The Main BRS900-C Extra Firm Features in Detail

Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C Extra Firm Mattress Cutaway

  1. 1. Dual Cool Plus Cover

    The materials used just under the cover help to keep temperatures under control and help minimize the bed from getting too hot. The cover itself has moisture-wicking properties to help keep you dry.

  2. 2. Dynamic Response Memory Foam

    The active premium foam layer helps to relieve the pressure the mattress can conform to your body for restful sleep.

  3. 3. 900 Series Pocketed Coil

    An individually pocketed coil design will provide targeted support under each part of your body and also reduce disturbing movement from your sleeping partner.

Comfort Depth Video

We measured how far your hips and shoulders sink into the Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C Extra Firm mattress with different body types.

Andrew's Comfort View

Aaron's Comfort View

Richard's Comfort View

Warranty

The BRS900-C Extra Firm mattress has a 10-year warranty against factory defects.

Conclusion

The BRS900-C Extra Firm mattress is a very firm mattress. It's one of 5 similar beds offering 5 different comforts, this one being the firmest. There are gradually softer models so if you like something that's less firm you can move over to the other comforts.

This bed has a contouring effect, thanks to the memory foam and pocketed coils. This will keep it from being painful even though it's the firmest level available. These features also make this bed good for couples, since they reduce motion transfer.

This mattress has some premium features, like the Dual Cool Plus cooling materials and moisture-wicking cover on top, and the 900 Series pocketed coils supporting underneath. For a very firm, good-quality innerspring mattress, the BRS900-C Extra Firm is one you should consider.


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Other Comfort Options

If you like the Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C collection, but would rather have it in a different comfort level, check out the other options below.


Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C Extra Firm Specifications:

Product Name
Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C Extra Firm Mattress
Price
Brand
Simmons
Mattress Comfort
Extra Firm
Comfort Scale Number
1
Coil Count
900
Coil Gauge
14.75
Height
13.75"
Comfort Padding Layers
Warranty
  • 10 year warranty against manufacturer's defects
  • No Flip, No Rotate
  • Non-prorated
Back Support System
Quilt Top of Mattress
Edge Support
Recommended For Side Sleepers Who Weigh
  • 210-273 lbs
  • 134-218 lbs
  • 111-135 lbs
Recommended For Back Sleepers Who Weigh
  • 210-273 lbs
  • 134-218 lbs
  • 111-135 lbs

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About the Author, Joe Nashif, Mattress Merchandiser

Joe Nashif, Mattress MerchandiserA jack of all trades in the mattress industry, Joe is a merchandiser who’s seen the changes in the products and trends for over twenty years.