Our Zenhaven vs. Aurora Luxe Bed Comparison for 2024

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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Zenhaven  vs Aurora Luxe? It’s not easy to decide, but we’re here to help you to choose the right bed for you.

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Treating yourself to a new mattress but not sure which way to go?

This Zenhaven vs. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe comparison will break down an all-natural, all-foam product created by Saatva, an eco-friendly company that believes in high-quality products at affordable prices. We’ll also detail a cooling hybrid mattress by Brooklyn Bedding, a family-founded company based out of Arizona.

This article brings you a side-by-side comparison,  but we suggest you also take a quick peek at each in-depth review to learn more about these two great beds. 

Sleep Advisor’s Testing Methodology 

Here at Sleep Advisor, we take mattress reviewing seriously, testing each product rigorously to help you make an informed decision on your new purchase. Our reviewers test each mattress for important factors like firmness, sinkage, bounce, cooling, and motion isolation. Our review team also tries out beds in different sleep positions. All these details help us provide feedback on who we think is the best fit for a particular mattress.

Quick Comparison: Zenhaven vs. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

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Who I’d Recommend the Zenhaven For

• Indecisive shoppers – The Zenhaven is a flippable bed with a medium-soft and firm comfort setting. We think this customization is great for those unsure of which firmness and feel they’d prefer. 
• Fans of foam mattress  – This all-foam bed should provide a deep cradle that offers soothing pressure relief. Despite its all-foam design, the Zenhaven has good bounce to help prevent sleepers from getting “stuck” in the bed, and the cotton and wool cover helps prevent overheating.
• People with allergies – The Zenhaven is crafted with all-natural materials and is naturally hypoallergenic, which could be great for those with allergies. The bed is treated with Guardin™, Saatva’s exclusive antimicrobial treatment, which helps prevent mold, bacteria, and mildew growth. preventing mold, bacteria, and mildew growth.

Who I’d Recommend the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe For

• Shoppers who want a choice of comfort options – The Aurora Luxe is available in Soft, Medium, or Firm so buyers can choose the feel that works best for their sleeping style.
• Hot sleepers – The copper and cooling gels infused into these foams combine with the GlacioTex™ cooling cover and breathable coil unit in a design that’s meant to regulate temperature and help hot sleepers achieve a good night’s sleep.  Plus, our lead mattress tester, Julia, rated the Aurora Luxe well for cooling when she tried out this mattress first-hand.
• Hybrid fans – The upper levels of this bed feature pressure-relieving foams that should gently cradle the body. The lower coils should provide ample bounce and support. “[The] springback is excellent, pretty much instantaneous,” said Julia. 

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Comparing Zenhaven vs. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe: Top Similarities

• Versatility – With the Zenhaven’s dual-sided design and the Aurora Luxe’s choice of three comfort options, we think both beds offer versatility in their own unique ways.
• Cooling surface – Both beds come with their own cooling mechanisms. The Zenhaven’s quilted cover features organic cotton and wool, which are naturally cooling and moisture-wicking. The cover of the Aurora Luxe incorporates GlacioTex™ technology, which contains cool tech fibers that dissipate heat on contact.
• Responsiveness – Although the Aurora Luxe is bouncier than the Zenhaven, we found both mattresses to have responsive top layers, which should make it easier for combination sleepers and people with mobility issues to move around.

Comparing Zenhaven vs. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe: Key Differences

• Environmental impact – Saatva’s Zenhaven mattress uses sustainably sourced, natural, and organic materials in its construction, while Brooklyn Bedding uses synthetic materials in the Aurora Luxe. Shoppers looking to reduce their environmental impact on the planet might prefer the Zenhaven.
• Price – The Zenhaven comes at a higher price point than the Aurora Luxe. This is actually surprising since hybrids are often more costly than all-foam models, though Zenhaven is from Saatva, a luxury mattress brand.
• Trial and warranty – Brooklyn Bedding offers a 120-night trial and a 10-year warranty with their Aurora Luxe, while Saatva provides a more generous 365-night trial and lifetime warranty with the Zenhaven.

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Comparing Firmness, Support & Feel 

Firmness 

Our firmness scale goes from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest. We rated the Luxury Plush side of the Zenhaven at a 4.5, which should feel like a medium to medium-soft. The Gentle Firm option holds a firm-feeling score of 7. The Aurora Luxe comes in Soft, Medium, and Firm, and we’ve reviewed the Medium, which holds a score of 6.5 and should feel medium-firm to most shoppers. 

Support 

With its dual-sided design and zoned support, the Zenhaven caters well to a variety of sleepers. Our reviewer, Stuart, thinks the Luxury Plush side should perform best for side sleepers and lighter-weight sleepers, while the Gentle Firm side may work well for stomach sleepers and heavier individuals. 

The Aurora Luxe Medium also features zoned support in its coil unit, which we found offered fantastic support. In fact, Julia rated the Aurora Luxe a 5 out of 5 for support. However, we think exceptionally heavyweight sleepers might prefer the Firm option, and lighter sleepers may prefer the Soft. 

Feel 

The Zenhaven is delivered full-size, while the Aurora Luxe arrives compressed in a box, so you may experience some temporary off-gassing, which can be unpleasant for those sensitive to smells.

We found both covers feel soft to the touch, and both mattresses feel responsive as soon as you lie on them. Emma, who also reviewed the Aurora Luxe, was impressed at how cool to the touch the cover was, and Stuart commented on how durable the Zenhaven’s cover felt. 

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Comparing Sinkage and Bounce 

We think most people should experience a deep cradle on Zenhaven’s Luxury Plush setting and a gentle cradle on the Gentle Firm side. Our testers also experienced a gentle cradle on the Aurora Luxe Medium. So, if you’re looking for a deep hug feel, you may be better off checking out a memory foam mattress.

Stuart experienced a bit of bounce on the Zenhaven, but nothing like we experienced on the Aurora Luxe, which is a lot bouncier thanks to its coil unit. However, we found the latex in the Zenhaven was pretty quick to respond, so it should still work well for combination sleepers. 

Comparing Motion Transfer 

Beds with innerspring units often create a ripple effect across the mattress’ surface, which is known as motion transfer. However, we were impressed at how well the Aurora Luxe isolates motion, with Emma remarking, “With the individually-wrapped coils and the memory foam transition layer, motion isolation is superior on this bed.” 

Regarding the Zenhaven, Stuart noted, “Overall, there’s a little motion transfer, but it’s pretty minimal and shouldn’t disturb somebody sleeping on the other half of the bed.”. Keep in mind that you may experience more motion transfer on the Gentle Firm side. 

Comparing Cooling

The Zenhaven features a layer of moisture-wicking wool, along with  natural latex, which doesn’t retain heat like memory foam can. does. “This is good news for those sleeping hot at night,” advises Stuart. “However, if this is a concern of yours, the shallower depth of the Gentle Firm will keep more of your body’s surface area exposed to the air, which can help you keep even cooler.” 

The Aurora Luxe reigns supreme when it comes to cooling, with its GlacioTex™ cooling cover, copper-infused foam, gel foam, and breathable coil unit. When testing this bed, Emma actually found it a little too cold, so bear this in mind if you get chilly.

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Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Zenhaven Construction

The Zenhaven is a double-sided mattress – we will approach the construction breakdown as though the Luxury Plush side is on the top, as it is more comparable to Brooklyn Aurora’s Medium option. This 10-inch bed starts with an organic cotton cover with a 1-inch organic wool fire barrier quilted into it for temperature regulation.

• The comfort layer consists of a 1.5-inch layer of five-zoned natural latex, which should provide pressure relief in some areas, with more firm support under the torso and shoulders.
• The second layer holds 3 inches of Talalay latex, which provides a softer feel, pressure relief, and a deep cradle.
• The third layer offers 3 inches of firmer Talalay latex that should offer a deep bounce on the Luxury Plush side and firm support on the Gentle Firm side.
• The base layer holds another 1.5-inch layer of five-zoned latex, acting as  the top layer of the Gentle Firm side.

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Construction

The poly-blend cover of this 13.25-inch hybrid mattress features GlacioTex™ technology, with cool tech fibers blended into it to prevent people from sleeping hot. This construction breakdown focuses on the Medium model of the Aurora Luxe.

• The top layer boasts 1.5 inches of CopperFlex™ foam. This latex alternative relies on copper gel to further promote temperature regulation.
• The second layer holds a medium Supreme Response Comfort Foam that’s 2 inches thick. This material is designed to adapt to your body, providing either support or pressure relief to suit your needs.
• The third layer consists of a gel swirl memory foam that’s an inch thick. This should deliver deep pressure relief and additional cooling. 
• The fourth layer contains up to 1,032 pocketed Ascension® coils, which are zoned to provide support where it’s needed the most. Reinforced coils around the perimeter offer edge support. 
• The base layer holds .75 inches of high-density base foam, which supports the rest of the mattress.

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Comparing Company Policies & Price

• Warranty – The Zenhaven comes with a lifetime warranty, while the Aurora Luxe has a shorter 10-year warranty.
• Shipping – Saatva will deliver the Zenhaven full-size, with free white-glove delivery across the contiguous U.S. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, freight forwarding can be arranged. Brooklyn Bedding customers receive free bed-in-a-box shipping with the Aurora Luxe, across the contiguous U.S. Additional fees apply for delivery to Alaska and Hawaii.
• Trial Period – You’ll have 365 nights to test out the Zenhaven and 120 nights to test the Aurora Luxe.
• Returns – The Zenhaven can be returned at any point during the trial period, for a full refund, less a 99-dollar processing fee. You can only return the Aurora Luxe after trying it for at least 30 days; so long as you return it within the 120-night trial, you’ll receive a full refund, minus a 99-dollar return fee. 
• Price – The Zenhaven is significantly more expensive than the Aurora Luxe in all sizes, although we think the bed offers fantastic value with its dual-sided design. 

Size	Zenhaven Price (w/o discount)	Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe  Price (w/o discount)
Twin	$1,895	$1,199
Twin XL	$2,095	$1,465
Full	$2,695	$1,865
Queen	$3,295	$2,265
King	$3,945	$2,665
Cali King	$3,945	$2,665
Split King	$4,190	N/A
Split Cali King	N/A	$2,930
Upper-Flex King	$4,545	N/A
Short Queen	N/A	$2,265
RV King	N/A	$2,665
RV Bunk	N/A	$2,265

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Zenhaven vs. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe  Compared Side-by-Side

Features	Zenhaven	Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
Height	10”	13.25”
Cover	Organic cotton and organic New Zealand wool	GlacioTex™ Cooling Cover
Materials	Organic Talalay latex	CopperFlex™ foam, poly foam, gel memory foam, coil unit
Cooling	Breathable cotton cover, wool, ventilated latex	GlacioTex™ Cooling Cover, CopperFlex™ foam, gel memory foam, coil unit
Firmness	4.5/10 and 7/10 (dual-sided)	6.5/10 (Medium option)
Support	Great	Exceptional
Motion Transfer	Medium	Minimal
Edge Support	Great	Exceptional
Sinkage	Deep Cradle, Gentle Cradle	Gentle Cradle
Bounce	Moderate	High
Warranty	Lifetime	10-year
Trial Period	365 nights	120 nights
Certifications	GOTS-certified wool and GOLS-certified latex. eco-INSTITUT® & GREENGUARD Gold.	CertiPUR-US®
Adjustable Base Compatible	Yes	Yes
Shipping	Free White Glove Delivery across contiguous U.S.. Freight forwarding can be arranged to Alaska and Hawaii.	Free across continental U.S. Fees charged for Alaska/Hawaii
Made in the USA	Yes	Yes
Read Full Review	Zenhaven Mattress Review	Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe  Mattress Review
Shop Now	Zenhaven Mattress	Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe  Mattress

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Final Thoughts

Overall, we think both of these beds are great, and while neither could be considered a budget option, you can be sure you’re getting plenty of bang for your buck. 

The Zenhaven gives you great versatility with its flippable design, while the Aurora Luxe offers customization from the get-go, with a choice of three comfort levels. If you’re an eco-conscious shopper, we suggest the Zenhaven, which has been crafted with all-natural and organic materials. However, if cooling is top of your priorities, look no further than the Aurora Luxe, which couldn’t sleep cooler if it tried. Happy shopping!

Quick Comparison: Zenhaven vs. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

Jill Zwarensteyn

Editor

About Author

Jill Zwarensteyn is the Editor for Sleep Advisor and a Certified Sleep Science Coach. She is enthusiastic about providing helpful and engaging information on all things sleep and wellness.

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