So many mattresses promise to be extra plush or extra soft, but fewer beds cater to folks who prefer an extra-firm sleeping surface. If you’ve been searching for a firm mattress in vain, then your wait may be about to end. Brooklyn Bedding’s Plank Firm Luxe mattress is one of the firmest mattresses I’ve ever tested.
Could this bed offer the supportive sleep surface you’ve been looking for? Find out in my unbiased Plank Firm Luxe mattress review! I’ll cover everything you need to know about the Plank Firm Luxe, including its firmness, feel, construction, performance, breathability and more.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Luxe Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 Nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$924 - $1732
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Luxe Mattress
The Plank Firm Luxe by Brooklyn Bedding is a flippable mattress that has two firmness options: firm and extra firm. This is one of the firmest mattresses we've ever tested and could be a good fit for back and stomach sleepers.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Trial Period
120 Nights
Price Range
$924 - $1732
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Luxe Mattress
The Plank Firm Luxe by Brooklyn Bedding is a flippable mattress that has two firmness options: firm and extra firm. This is one of the firmest mattresses we've ever tested and could be a good fit for back and stomach sleepers.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 Nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Price Range
$924 - $1732
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Video Review
Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Overview
The Plank Firm Luxe is made by Brooklyn Bedding, a very popular online mattress brand. The company’s lineup also includes the Aurora Luxe, Bowery, Ecosleep, Propel, Signature Hybrid, Spartan and Titan Plus mattresses, as well as the original Plank Firm mattress. The Plank Firm and Plank Firm Luxe are by far the firmest models, with the latter being a luxury upgrade of the former.
The Plank Firm Luxe is (you guessed it!) a hybrid bed that layers very thin comfort layers over supportive coils. This sets it apart from the Plank Firm, which is made entirely of foam. But like its predecessor, the Plank Firm Luxe is flippable, so you can choose from two firmness options on the same mattress. Both sides are very firm, but one is even firmer than the other. Because the Plank Firm Luxe is so firm, it’s going to appeal to certain types of sleepers much more than others. Here’s a quick look at who’s most likely to enjoy this bed and who will need to continue their mattress search.
Pros of The Plank Firm Luxe?
- People who want an extremely firm mattress. On the firmness scale, this flippable bed got an 8/10 on its soft side and a 9/10 on its firm side. Both sides of this bed feel very firm and won’t offer much sinkage.
- Those who want multiple firmness options on one bed. As mentioned above, this bed has a soft side and a firm side—all you have to do is flip it over.
- Stomach sleepers and back sleepers who like something firmer. This bed will help promote a neutral spinal alignment for these sleeping positions.
- Hot sleepers who need a mattress that sleeps cool. The Plank Firm Luxe comes with an optional GlacioTex cooling cover and has a layer of coils for added airflow.
Cons of The Plank Firm Luxe
- Side sleepers will not fare well on this mattress. These sleepers need a softer bed that cradles their hips and shoulders. They’ll feel bunched up on this ultra firm bed.
- Fans of softer mattresses. This mattress has a decidedly firm feel. Soft mattress lovers would be very unhappy on this bed.
- Those who want a memory foam feel. You won’t sink into this mattress at all. If you like to feel hugged by your bed, you’ll want to look elsewhere.
Overall Rating
Our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches personally test each mattress in categories such as materials, comfort, cooling, and support. Hover over the icons to learn more about these different topics, or scroll down for a more detailed analysis on each one.
Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Firmness And Feel
To get to know the Plank Firm Luxe better, let’s start by taking a look at its firmness and feel. These factors will tell you a lot about whether this bed is well suited to your sleep preferences.
How Firm Is The Plank Firm Luxe?
As noted above, the Plank Firm Luxe is a flippable mattress that offers two firmness options in one bed. We ranked the Firm side around 8/10, and we ranked the Extra-Firm side around 9/10. The industry standard for average firmness is 6.5/10, so both beds are significantly firmer than average. The Extra-Firm side is one of the firmest mattress surfaces we’ve ever slept on.
Firmness is a bit subjective, so your assessments might be a hair different than ours. But it’s safe to say that everyone is going to find this mattress to be very firm.
| Choose The Firm Side If: | Choose The Extra-Firm Side If: |
| You’re an average-weight back or stomach sleeper | You are a heavyweight back or stomach sleeper |
Sleeping on the Plank Firm Luxe Mattress
We personally tested every sleep position on both sides of this mattress. Here’s a look at how we felt.
Firm Side
We felt good while back-sleeping on the Firm side of the Plank Firm Luxe. Our spine felt very well supported, and our hips remained elevated and aligned with the spine.
Not surprisingly, the Firm side felt too firm for side-sleeping. We experienced significant pressure around the shoulder and hip. It’s possible, however, that heavier people might fare okay in this position.
We felt good again when we rolled to our stomach. As with back-sleeping, the Plank Firm Luxe did a nice job of supporting spinal alignment in this position.
Extra-Firm Side
We felt good while back-sleeping on the Extra-Firm side; our spine stayed supported and our hips stayed aligned with the spine. Note that lightweight people (and some average-weight people) will almost certainly find that the bed feels too firm in this position.
Shocking no one, the Extra-Firm side felt way too firm for side-sleeping. We felt very jammed up around the shoulder and hip. People who sleep in this position will require a softer mattress for side sleepers.
We felt great while stomach-sleeping on the Extra-Firm side of this mattress. Our spine felt very well supported and our hips and spine stayed aligned.
What Does The Plank Firm Luxe Feel Like?
Brooklyn Bedding’s Plank Firm Luxe mattress has a bouncy and very firm feel. This bed has a very flat surface without much “give,” and you’ll feel like you’re sleeping on top of the mattress rather than “in” it. Because of this, it’s easy to move around and change positions.
| Sleeper Weight | Back Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Lightweight (Under 130 lb) | Fair | Bad | Excellent |
| Average (130 – 230 lb) | Good | Bad | Excellent |
| Heavyweight (Over 230 lb) | Excellent | Fair | Excellent |
Average-Weight Sleepers: 130 lb–230lb
Average-weight back sleepers will probably prefer the Firm side of the Plank Firm Luxe, as the Extra-Firm side might feel too firm. Both sides are almost certainly too firm for side sleepers in this weight range. Average-weight stomach sleepers should feel well supported on either side of this mattress.
Heavyweight Sleepers: Over 230 lb
Both sides of this mattress should offer plenty of support to heavyweight back sleepers. The Extra-Firm side is too firm for side-sleeping, but larger people might press into the Firm side enough to obtain some pressure relief in this position. Heavyweight stomach sleepers should feel well supported on both sides of this mattress, especially the Extra-Firm side.
Lightweight Sleepers: Under 130 lb
Lightweight back and side sleepers will almost certainly find that both sides of the Plank Firm Luxe feel too firm. Lightweight stomach sleepers should feel well supported on both sides of the mattress.
Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Construction
Let’s peel back the cover on the Plank Firm Luxe mattress and take a look at how it’s made! We’ll reveal each layer of this bed’s construction and share how different materials affect performance and feel.
Cover
The Plank Firm Luxe mattress comes with a breathable cover. If you’re still worried about sleeping hot, you can opt to include a cooling panel on top. This panel is made with Phase Change Material and should help draw heat away from your body.
Comfort Layers
The Extra-Firm side’s primary comfort layer consists of a 0.75” quilted top layer. Beneath that, there’s a 2” layer of high-density support foam. Translation? This is not a plush mattress, and it’s not designed to be. It’s designed to be very firm and highly supportive.
The Firm side of the mattress also has a quilted top layer, but it’s double the thickness of the Extra-Firm side at 1.5”. Beneath that, there’s a 1” layer of TitanFlex foam, which is firm and supportive. (The TitanFlex foam is only on the Firm side.) Finally, there’s a 2” layer of high-density support foam.
Support Layers
Both sides of the Plank Firm Luxe mattress feature the same support layer. It’s made from 6” of individually-encased TitanCaliber coils, which give the mattress support and structure.
Mattress Height
The Plank Firm Luxe stands just a bit over 13” tall.
Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Size Options And Price
Curious about the latest size and pricing information for Brooklyn Bedding’s Plank Firm Luxe mattress? Then take a gander at the chart below!
Note: These are the prices without the cooling panel included.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 38" x 75" | $924.00 |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" | $1024.00 |
| Full | 53" x 75" | $1174.00 |
| Short Queen | 60" x 74" | $1532.00 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $1532.00 |
| King | 76" x 80" | $1732.00 |
| California King | 72" x 84" | $1732.00 |
| Split California King | 36" x 84" piece (two are needed for a full set) | $1024.00 |
The Plank Firm Luxe by Brooklyn Bedding is a flippable mattress that has two firmness options: firm and extra firm. This is one of the firmest mattresses we've ever tested and could be a good fit for back and stomach sleepers.
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Plank Firm Luxe Mattress Performance
We ran the Plank Firm Luxe through a range of tests to see how it performed with regard to temperature regulation, motion transfer, edge support and more. Let’s see how it did!
Sleeping Hot Or Cold
The Plank Firm Luxe does a decent job of sleeping cool thanks to its breathable cover and the coils, which allow for plenty of airflow to circulate throughout the mattress.
As noted above, if you’re still worried about overheating, you can add the cooling GlacioTex cover. This material will help draw heat away from your body and make this an even cooler sleeping mattress.
Motion Transfer
Even though the Plank Firm Luxe is firm and bouncy, it handles motion transfer surprisingly well. While it doesn’t minimize disturbances as much as plush memory foam, partners shouldn’t feel extremely disturbed by each other’s movements during the night.
Edge Support
We found the edge support on the Plank Firm Luxe to be nothing short of amazing. Because it’s a very firm mattress, it doesn’t collapse when we sit or lie near the edge.
Durability
The Plank Firm Luxe mattress is made with durable materials and should not sag for quite a long time. With proper care, expect this mattress to last for between 7 and 10 years—if not more.
Off-Gassing
When we first unboxed the Plank Firm Luxe, we did notice a bit of initial off-gassing. This should dissipate within a couple of days.
Noise
We didn’t observe any notable noise while moving around on this bed during our review. Because it contains coils, it’s possible the coils might start to squeak a bit over time.
Sex
Because the Plank Firm Luxe is a bouncy and responsive mattress, it should be a great mattress for sexual partners. Partners shouldn’t feel stuck in this bed, and it should be easy to move around and change positions.
Company Info
If you choose to purchase the Plank Firm Luxe, you can expect to encounter the following company policies.
Warranty Info
Brooklyn Bedding’s Plank Firm Luxe comes with a 10-year warranty.
Sleep Trial
The Plank Firm Luxe comes with a generous 120-night sleep trial.
Return Policy
If you are not satisfied with the Plank Firm Luxe, reach out to the company and they will work to resolve your concerns in one of several ways. You will be able to choose between modifying your existing mattress, upgrading the frame and support system for your mattress, exchanging the Plank Firm Luxe for a different mattress model, or obtaining a full refund. Learn more about this return policy on the Plank Mattress site.
How Does The Plank Firm Luxe Compare To Other Mattresses?
Curious to know how the Plank Firm Luxe stacks up against other extra-firm mattresses? That’s a good question! We did some of the comparison shopping for you by comparing the Plank Firm Luxe to the all-foam Plank Firm mattress.
Plank Firm Luxe Vs. Plank Firm Mattress
Product
Firmness
Score
Product
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Luxe MattressFirmness
Multiple firmness optionsScore
Product
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm MattressFirmness
Firm: 8/10Score
Both the Plank Firm Luxe and the Plank Firm are extremely firm, flippable mattresses, but they have some differences in construction. The Plank Firm Luxe is a hybrid bed, while the Plank Firm is all-foam. This means the main distinction between the Plank Firm Luxe and the Plank Firm mattress shows up in their support layer: The Plank Firm Luxe’s support layer is made from individually wrapped coils, while the Plank Firm’s support layer consists of high-density foam. Additionally, the Plank Firm Luxe features a more complex construction with more layers.
These beds are fairly similar in terms of firmness. We ranked the Plank Firm Luxe’s Firm side around 8/10 and its Extra-Firm side around 9/10. Similarly, we ranked the Firm side of the Plank Firm around 8/10 and the Extra-Firm side around 9/10. That said, in our subjective experience both sides of the Plank Firm Luxe feel just a touch softer than their counterparts on the Plank Firm mattress. The original Plank Firm is truly one of the firmest mattresses in existence.
These beds are also quite similar in terms of feel. We found both beds to have a firm, bouncy feel. They create a very flat sleep surface so you feel like you’re sleeping on top of the bed as opposed to sinking into it. That said, the Plank Firm Luxe has a touch more “give” than the original Plank Firm.
Finally, these beds are almost the same when it comes to pricing. The Plank Firm Luxe is a bit cheaper at $1532.00, while the Plank Firm costs $1332.00 for a Queen-size bed.
Who Should Choose The Plank Firm Luxe?
- People who want a little more give
- Folks who sleep hot and want a cooling mattress
Who Should Choose The Plank Firm?
- People who want the firmest mattress possible
Learn more about the original Plank mattress in our Plank Firm mattress review.
The Takeaway
The Plank Firm Luxe is an ideal mattress for stomach sleepers, most back sleepers and those who love the feel of an ultra-firm mattress. It’s not going to work well for lightweight people or side sleepers, who need a softer bed to be comfortable.
FAQs
Is the Plank Firm Luxe worth it?
The Plank Firm Luxe is a durable mattress made with quality materials. If you’re in the market for a very firm, supportive mattress, then it could be a good long-term investment.
Can you flip the Plank Firm Luxe mattress?
Yes! The Plank Firm Luxe is a flippable mattress that offers two firmness choices in one bed. Both sides of this mattress are very firm.
How long will the Plank Firm Luxe mattress last?
The Plank Firm Luxe should be a very durable mattress. With proper care, expect it to last for approximately seven to 10 years or more.
