Avocado vs Purple Mattress Comparison

Hybrid mattresses come in many forms. Some are made of synthetic materials, and some, like the Avocado Green, are made of organic and 100% recyclable materials. On the other hand, it doesn’t offer the plush foam feel of the original Purple mattress. 

In this article, we break down the highlights of both mattresses, where they differ, as well as what each is made of and how well they accommodate different sleeping positions. Learn more about each mattress below.

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Avocado vs Purple at a Glance

Key Similarities

• Spine Alignment: The Avocado Green and Purple both scored an almost perfect 9.5/10 during our in-house mattress testing, meaning they’ll both do an excellent job at maintaining your posture all night and help prevent back pain. 
• Firmness: Both the Avocado and Purple score from 6-7/10 on the firmness scale, meaning they work well with virtually any sleeping position. Note that the Avocado comes with an optional pillowtop, which takes the firmness down from 7 to 6, which is much friendlier for side sleepers. 
• Cooling: Since they are both made of breathable materials, the Avocado and Purple offer similar amounts of cooling, allowing optimal body temperature control. 
• Delivery: The Avocado and Purple are each bed-in-a-box mattresses, meaning that once you unbox them and let them sit for a few hours, you’re good to go. Avocado and Purple offer free shipping to the contiguous United States, with a surcharge applied for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii. 

Key Differences

• Construction: The Avocado Green is a latex hybrid mattress, while the Purple is made entirely of foam and Purple’s signature gel grids. 
• Pressure Relief: Since it is a foam mattress, and foam mattresses typically perform better with pressure relief, the Purple scored 8.5/10 in our pressure relief tests, while the more firm Avocado Green came in at 7/10. 
• Trial Period: Avocado offers a 365-night sleep trial, giving you an entire year to decide whether the Avocado Green is the right mattress for you. Purple’s original mattress comes with a trial period of only 100 nights, which is less than a third of Avocado’s trial period.
• Warranty: Avocado offers a 25-year warranty on their mattresses, while Purple comes with a 10-year warranty.

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Compare the Construction

Curious about how each mattress is built, from top to bottom? Take a look inside the Avocado Green and Purple mattresses to learn more:

	Avocado	Purple
Shipping	8	7.5
Trial Period	10	8
Return Policy	10	8.5
Warranty	10	8
Set-Up Test	8	6
Motion Transfer Test	6.25	7.5
Edge Support Test	7.5	8.5
Pressure Relief Test	7	8.5
Spinal Alignment Test	9.5	9.5
Responsiveness Test	8	7
Cooling Evaluation	8	8
Durability Evaluation	8.5	9
Customer Service Score	9	9.5
Social Impact Score	8	7.5
TOTAL SCORE	8.5/10	8.4/10

Social Impact

Since the Avocado Green is made of organic latex and other natural materials, its social impact score, 8/10, is double that of the Purple, which is 4/10. If buying a recyclable and environmentally friendly mattress is important to you, then the Avocado Green is the way to go. 

Durability

Latex mattresses are built to last longer than traditional mattresses, and Avocado is no exception. Thanks to their hybrid and stable construction, both the Avocado and Purple are quite durable, scoring 8.5/10 and 9/10 on durability tests, respectively. 

Return Policy

If you decide the Avocado Green or Purple aren’t for you, then don’t worry. Both Purple and Avocado offer free returns for their mattresses, meaning you won’t have to worry about spending more money than you already have on a mattress you don’t even want.

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Which Is the Best Mattress for You?

Determining which mattress is best for you depends on your specific needs. See how the Avocado and Purple mattresses compare when it comes to your sleeping position, coolness needs, budget, and ideal customer experience.

Sleeping Position

The Avocado Green and Purple are both medium-firm mattresses, so you can sleep comfortably in pretty much any sleeping position. The Purple is a 6.5/10, making it a universal choice for all positions, while the Avocado without the pillowtop is a 7/10, making it a bit too firm for side sleepers. With the pillowtop it is a 6/10, making it much more forgiving on your pressure points. 

Cooling

These two mattresses both have 8/10 cooling scores. You might expect the  Avocado Green to be cooler since it uses naturally cool and breathable latex. 

Budget

If you’re looking to save some money, then the original Purple is the way to go. If you don’t mind spending a bit extra and are especially eco-conscious, then the Avocado Green may be best for you. You can save up to $800 by choosing the Purple. 

Customer Service

To contact Avocado customer service, use the live chat function or schedule a Zoom meeting with a representative on their website https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/, or call (657) 385-8849.

To contact Purple customer service, call (888) 848-0248 or use the live chat function on their website https://purple.com/. 

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