Bryte vs. Sleep Number

Which Smart Bed is Smarter?

If you've experienced a smart bed in a luxury hotel or you're simply curious about upgrading your sleep, chances are you’ve heard of Bryte and Sleep Number. Both brands promise more personalized, tech-forward sleep — but the way they deliver on that promise is very different. Here’s a simplified breakdown to help you choose the right smart bed for you.

Bryte and Sleep Number promise personalized, tech-forward sleep — but each delivers on that promise very differently.

Here's a breakdown to help you choose:

Bryte

Sleep Number

Support Technology

SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

45 smart coils per sleeper with 8 control zones

SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

1 large air chamber per sleeper

Dual Comfort

DUAL COMFORT

Adjust firmness on each side

DUAL COMFORT

Adjust firmness on each side

Localized Personalization

LOCALIZED PERSONALIZATION

Yes
Rebalances for each body zone
Adjustable zones available

LOCALIZED PERSONALIZATION

No

Active Pressure Relief

ACTIVE PRESSURE RELIEF

Yes
Instantly adjusts in response to your movements

ACTIVE PRESSURE RELIEF

No
Hourly adjustments to maintain your number setting

Silent Adjustments

SILENT ADJUSTMENTS

Yes

SILENT ADJUSTMENTS

No

Sleep Tracking

SLEEP TRACKING

Tracks sleep metrics, pressure relief data, and recovery metrics

SLEEP TRACKING

Available in Sleep Number 360 mattresses

Smart Alarm

SMART ALARM

Wakes with silent motion

SMART ALARM

No

Relaxation

RELAXATION

Combination of wave-like mattress motion + audio

RELAXATION

No

Trial

TRIAL

100-night risk-free trial

TRIAL

100-night trial. Customer responsible for pick up fee and non-refundable delivery fee

HSA/FSA Eligible

HSA/FSA ELIGIBLE

Yes, through Truemed on Bryte.com

HSA/FSA ELIGIBLE

Yes, through Truemed on sleepnumber.com

Smart Technology: Active vs. Passive

Sleep Number uses its well-known Sleep Number setting and Responsive Air® technology to maintain your chosen firmness throughout the night. It does this by adjusting air pressure in 2 chambers (one for each side of the bed). You pick a number, and the bed helps hold it.

Sleep Number: With 2 air chambers (1 per sleeper), select a firmness number, and the bed just maintains that pressure, passively adjusting only once an hour.

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Bryte on the other hand, uses up to 90 air coils across 16 zones (8 per sleeper) that actively detect and relieve pressure points across your body as you sleep — adjusting silently in real time, not just maintaining a setting. This dynamic support helps reduce wake events, tossing and turning by keeping your body in balance all night long.

Bryte: With 90 air coils across 16 zones (8 per sleeper), select your desired firmness, and Bryte actively detects and relieves pressure points across your body, adjusting silently within seconds. Bryte adjusts for you in real time, so you don't have to.

Customization & Comfort: Who Does It Better?

Both beds let you customize comfort and set your firmness for each sleeper, but Bryte takes it further with:

90 air coils provide localized body support (vs. only 2 chambers with Sleep Number)

Real-time, silent adjustments actively detect pressure points across your body and relieve them, typically over 100+ adjustments a night, to remove wake events that disrupt sleep (Sleep Number doesn’t detect body pressure points and only makes 1 adjustment per hour to maintain firmness.)

Independent zone control across 8 zones for each sleeper in PRO models (adjust support for specific body areas such as shoulders, hips, and more)

Guided Comfort Tailoring, an optional,a built-in two-week program that guides you to your ideal firmness

No foam divider, so the bed feels seamless — even in the middle

Sleep Number uses DualAir™ technology to control individual firmness settings but doesn't offer multi-zone adjustability. Some users also report feeling the foam divider between sides.
Both beds let you set your firmness for each sleeper, but Bryte takes it further with:

Localized support: Bryte's 90 air coils (vs. only 2 chambers) provide active, localized support across your body, for your shoulders, hips and more.

Active pressure rebalancing: Bryte actively detects & relieves local pressure points, adjusting silently within seconds. Sleep Number doesn't detect pressure points and adjusts only once an hour to maintain firmness.

Independent zone control: Adjust support for specific body areas such as shoulders, hips, and more with per-sleeper independent zone control in PRO models.

Tailored Comfort Recommendations: Bryte guides you to your ideal comfort setting. In PRO models, Bryte provides a multi-week guided tailoring experience and its AI-powered Sleep Concierge service.

No foam divider: The Bryte bed feels seamless — even in the middle.

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Sleep Tracking & Insights: Passive Reports vs. Active Coaching

Both beds offer sleep data, but how they deliver it is different.

Sleep Number gives you a nightly SleepIQ® score with metrics like heart rate and motion.

Bryte gives you a nightly sleep report with quality score and metrics. Plus, Sleep Concierge, your built-in AI sleep coach, with PRO models. Ask questions — let it optimize your bed, analyze and craft your perfect sleep — in real time.

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Bonus Features You’ll Only Find with Bryte

BryteWaves™: Gentle wave-like mattress motion paired with calming audio to help you relax and fall asleep faster

Silent Wake: A motion-based alarm that gently wakes you up — without waking your partner (PRO models only)

Expanded guided meditation library (PRO models only)

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Pricing Comparison: Bryte vs. Sleep Number

Bryte
Bryte Balance Signature:
$3,999
Bryte PRO & PRO Conform:
$5,999
Based off Queen Size
sleep number
Sleep Number i8:
$3,999
Sleep Number Climate360TM:
$10,240
Based off Queen Size
At comparable price points, Bryte offers more zones, more features, and more personalized control — plus a more seamless design experience.

Customer Feedback: What Real Sleepers Say

Customer Feedback: What Real Sleepers Say

Bryte Customers love the personalized comfort, smart sleep insights and how quiet the bed is. Many report improvements in the back pain, insomnia, and overall sleep quality. Setup and support also get high marks in customer reviews.
Sleep Number reviews are generally positive, but common complaints include noise, comfort issues, and foam divider.

Wellness Benefits

Both beds help improve sleep quality and reduce pain — but Bryte’s features like BryteWaves and Sleep Concierge offer a more holistic approach to wellness. The result? More restorative sleep, better mornings, and greater long-term energy.

The Verdict: Which Smart Bed Should You Choose?

Real-time pressure relief

Zoned, personalized support

Smart features that actively help you sleep better

A seamless, partner-friendly experience

Bryte is the smarter choice.

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