Titan Plus Elite Mattress Review: Ratings From Our Test Lab

“Motion isolation is a little limited with the Elite Plus. With two coil layers, there’s some noticeable bounce on the surface.” – Colin

The Titan Plus Elite Mattress absorbs motion as effectively as we’d expect from any of the best mattresses for couples. While plusher models frequently have exceptional motion isolation, this trait is rarer in firm designs, like the Titan Plus Elite.

Thanks to the comfort system’s three layers of polyfoam and microcoil system, many vibrations never reach the mattress’ coil core. Those that do don’t spread much because the coils move independently of each other.

In our vibration readings, we picked up some movement when we dropped a kettlebell on one side of the bed, but don’t expect this would be enough to interfere with sleep for most individuals.

“The Elite Plus is on the firmer side and people who weigh 230 pounds or less may notice some pressure buildup, but the foam layers do provide some nice surface-level cushioning.” – Danny

Like many firm mattress models, pressure relief is not the Titan Plus Elite Mattress’ strong suit. However, its generous comfort system allows it to outperform some competitors in this category. The pillow-top design and polyfoam layers add cushion, while the microcoil system provides a degree of cradling.

Our pressure mapping showed some pressure buildup, particularly around the hips and shoulders of side sleepers. However, they reported that it did not cause discomfort.

“The Elite Plus’ temperature control is top-notch. You may notice some light heat on the surface, but the coil layers should promote enough airflow to keep the mattress cool.” – Brad

Hybrid models consistently are among the best cooling mattresses, so it comes as no surprise that the Titan Plus Elite earns high marks in this category. Its cover incorporates fibers designed for cooling, and a gel infusion in the first layer of polyfoam under the pillow-top is engineered to transfer heat away from the sleeper’s body. Additionally, the dual-coil system lets air circulate through the mattress so that heat can escape.

We recorded some lingering heat after we removed a hot water bottle from the surface, but it dissipated relatively quickly. Our team members who tend to run hot also said the Titan Plus Elite stayed a relatively neutral temperature.

“The Titan Plus Elite has great edge support by design. A firm surface paired with robust coils makes the perimeter feel really sturdy when you get in and out of bed.” – Brad

The best hybrid mattresses traditionally have supportive edges, and the Titan Plus Elite is no different. Because of its firm (7) feel and supportive pocketed coil core, the edge doesn’t compress excessively when a sleeper sits or lies along it.

Our testers of all weights felt secure when they approached the perimeter, which allowed them to use more of the mattress’ surface area rather than gravitate toward the center.

“You might notice some resistance moving on the Elite Plus. The coil layers make the surface feel somewhat responsive, but the thick foam layers can counteract the bounce.” – Colin

With a springy coil system and firm (7) support, the Titan Plus Elite is fairly easy to move around on. However, it doesn’t excel at allowing movement to the same extent as some firm hybrid models due to its thick comfort system. That said, the mattress is firm enough that the sleeper is unlikely to sink in so deeply that they feel trapped in the bed, and the surface doesn’t retain lingering body impressions.

None of our testers felt that the mattress inhibited their movement, though some team members over 230 pounds had to put in a little more effort since they sunk in farther.

“Like a lot of foam hybrids, there’s some strong off-gassing at first, but nothing too severe and the smells clear out in a day or two.” – Danny

The Titan Plus Elite Mattress is likely to have an initial smell when first unpacked, but this is not unique to the model. Any mattress that contains synthetic foam and ships compressed may have a similar odor. The familiar new mattress smell is typically attributed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are chemicals that become embedded in the material during manufacturing. They don’t have time to air out when a mattress is compressed and rolled for shipping, so you may notice them when you unpack it.

We noticed a mild odor when we unpacked the Titan Plus Elite in our sleep lab, but our team members reported that it was nearly undetectable within 24 hours. Additionally, Titan uses foam that’s certified by CertiPUR-US, which means it passes third-party tests to confirm low VOC emissions.