Best Alternatives to a Casper Mattress

Editor’s Note: Shortages in the supply chain have created production limitations for the foreseeable future in some Casper products. 

Casper is one of the most popular online mattress brands. With a selection of foam and hybrid mattresses, there’s a Casper mattress for nearly every sleeper. However, some people may find that another mattress brand better fits their needs.

In this article, we’ll compare Casper mattresses with beds manufactured by other top online mattress companies. We’ll compare firmness, performance, cost, and more so you can find the best mattress for you.

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Best Casper Mattress Alternatives

Casper Mattress	Best Alternative Option
Casper Original Mattress	WinkBed
Casper Wave Hybrid	Saatva Classic
Casper Nova Hybrid	Helix Sunset
Casper Element	Tuft & Needle

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Original Casper vs The WinkBed

Feel & Materials

One of the biggest differences between the Casper Original and the WinkBed is the materials used in their construction. The WinkBed is a hybrid, meaning it consists of both layers of foam and innerspring coils. This makes it both cushioning and supportive. The Casper Original is a memory foam mattress made with three layers of foam designed to promote good spinal alignment and relieve pressure.

On a firmness scale of 1-10, the Casper Original is a 6. Most sleepers will find this to be the perfect balance of giving them a pillow-top feel while still supporting them properly. The WinkBed is a bit more versatile and comes in four firmness options: softer, luxury firm, firmer, and plus.

While the Casper Original does great for all types of sleeping positions, we wouldn’t recommend The WinkBed to side sleepers who need a bit more pressure relief for their shoulders. It also scored low in motion transfer, so those who sleep with a partner may want to steer clear. Both mattresses scored high on responsiveness and edge support, making them a great choice for individuals who toss and turn throughout the night.

Cooling

As an all-foam mattress, the Casper doesn’t sleep as cool as the WinkBed. In fact, The WinkBed earned a full point higher in our cooling evaluation thanks to its combination of a breathable cover, gel-infused foam, and dual coil system. If you get overheated in your sleep, the WinkBed may be a better choice.

Cost

The WinkBed costs nearly $500 more than the Casper Original in queen size, with a WinkBed queen priced at $1,799 and a Casper queen priced at $1,295.

Trial Period & Warranty

Casper:

• 100-night trial period. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

WinkBed:

• 120-night trial period. Free returns.
• Lifetime warranty.

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Casper Wave Hybrid vs Saatva Classic

Feel & Materials

The Casper Wave Hybrid mattress and Saatva Classic mattress are hybrid beds designed to accommodate every sleeping position. The Wave Hybrid has a medium feel (5/10) while the Saatva Classic comes in plush (3/10), luxury firm (6/10), or firm (8/10).

Both of these mattresses boast thick comfort layers made up of a variety of foams for the ultimate in comfort. The Casper Wave Hybrid is cooler and more responsive (think easier to move around on) than the Saatva thanks to responsive polyfoam and latex foam comfort layers.

When it comes to pressure relief, the Casper Wave Hybrid does a great job thanks to zoned support foam. The Saatva Classic also has zoned support, although only the plush model rivals the pressure relief of the Wave Hybrid. However, the Saatva Classic narrowly beats out the Casper when it comes to keeping the spine straight, making it better for sleepers with back pain.

The Casper Wave Hybrid has a balanced foam feel, where you’ll sink in slightly, but you won’t feel like you’re sleeping “in” the mattress. Saatva’s luxury firm feels similar, while the plush cradles the body more and the firm keeps the body from sinking.

Both of these mattresses work for every body type, but the Saatva is better for sleepers who prefer the extremes. If you like soft or firm beds, the Saatva is a good mattress. Saatva does an excellent job pairing comfort layers and innerspring coils to craft firmness levels great for every sleeper.

Read More: Casper vs Saatva Mattress

Cooling

Both of these hybrid mattresses sleep cooler than the average bed, especially when compared to other mattresses that contain only memory foam layers. The innerspring coils found in each promote breathability, although the Casper Wave Hybrid does sleep slightly cooler. The Casper’s latex foam is naturally cool, and its perforated memory foam helps to keep the mattress cool from top to bottom.

Cost

The Casper Wave Hybrid is the more expensive mattress, with a queen size costing around $1,100 more than the same size Saatva Classic.

Trial Period & Warranty

Casper:

• 100-day trial period. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

Saatva Classic:

• 365-night sleep trial. Free returns.
• Lifetime warranty

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Casper Nova Hybrid vs Helix Sunset

Feel & Materials

The Casper Nova Hybrid and Helix Sunset are both soft mattresses great for those who want to sink into their bed at night. The Casper Nova Hybrid ranks a 4/10 on the firmness scale while the Helix Sunset is between a 2 and 3.

Both mattresses score well in responsiveness, meaning you can change positions fairly easily. They also both use thick foam layers and sturdy coils, adding to their durability. The Casper Nova Hybrid does a better job at isolating motion, making it the better option for couples and those who share a bed with their children or pets.

The Helix Sunset is compatible with all positions thanks to its exceptional spinal alignment and pressure relief. However, side sleepers with shoulder pain and heavier back sleepers may prefer something with even more pressure relief and firmer support. The Casper Nova Hybrid also lacked the firmness stomach sleepers may need. Due to their ultra-plush feel, plus-sized sleepers may feel like both mattresses sag.

Cooling

Both mattresses do a great job at promoting airflow and maintaining a cool temperature. They also offer advanced cooling technologies to add on to your mattress purchase, with Snow Technology for the Casper Nova Hybrid and a GlacioTex Cooling Cover for the Helix Sunset.

Cost

The Helix Sunset is the more affordable option by far, costing roughly half as much as the Casper Nova Hybrid in most sizes.

Trial Period & Warranty

Casper:

• 100-night trial period. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

Helix:

• 100-night trial period. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

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Casper Element Mattress vs Tuft & Needle

Feel & Materials

The Casper Element and Tuft & Needle Original are both budget-friendly all-foam mattresses with a similar feel and construction. Both beds have 3” of cooling polyfoam atop a layer of high-density support foam for a total height of 10”.

Each is medium-firm and balances contouring with support, with a sleeping surface that feels like you’re sleeping neither “on” nor “in” the mattress.

Where the Casper Element trumps the Tuft & Needle is with its sturdier edges and superior motion isolation. These two factors make the Casper Element a better choice for couples as it allows them to move without disturbing the other, while also letting sleepers spread out and sleep along the edges.

For most solo sleepers, Tuft & Needle is going to be the better choice. When we tested these beds, we found the flagship Tuft & Needle to deliver superior pressure relief and spine alignment. It’s these two factors that are primarily to thank for how your body feels when you wake up. On the Tuft & Needle, you’re less likely to wake up with aches and pains.

Read our full mattress comparison of the Casper vs Tuft & Needle Mattress.

Cooling

Both mattresses are cool for all-foam beds thanks to cooling technology found in the comfort layers and mattress covers. However, neither one is the best option for hot sleepers.

Cost

The Casper Element and original Tuft & Needle are budget-friendly mattresses with similar price points. The Tuft & Needle Original is slightly cheaper than the Casper Element.

Trial Period & Warranty

Casper:

• 100-day trial period. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

Tuft & Needle:

• 100-day trial period. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

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Why Buy a Mattress Online?

Many of the leading mattress companies these days are bed-in-a-box brands that sell their mattresses directly to you, the consumer. There are many reasons why people are turning to the online mattress industry for their next bed. The benefits of online mattress shopping include:

1. Risk-Free Trial: Most online mattress brands offer long trial periods with generous return policies. The industry standard is a 100-night sleep trial, during which you receive a full refund if you decide it isn’t the best mattress for you. There are even sleep trials that go for a full year. And when you return your new mattress, it’s typically donated to a local charity.
2. Savings: If you can get a mattress of the same high-quality for less money, why wouldn’t you do it? Online mattress brands skip the showroom costs and salesperson fees, making it less expensive to manufacture and sell beds. As a result, bed-in-a-box mattresses tend to cost less than similar beds at a brick-and-mortar location. You can save even more money by comparing costs on websites like Amazon or looking for promo codes and discounts.
3. Convenience: Many shoppers prefer the online experience. You have time to read over third-party mattress reviews, compare costs, and decide which bed is best for you—all without the high pressure that comes from a commissioned salesperson. And during the COVID-19 era, some people would like to buy everything they can from a distance.

Casper Mattress vs Alternative Mattresses

Casper receives mostly glowing reviews. Why then, would someone choose another mattress? While it might shock most Casper owners, there are a few reasons why another brand could be better for someone else.

• Price: Casper mattresses are an incredible value, with each mattress coming in a competitive price point considering their quality and performance. However, there are cheaper brands, and if you’re on a tight budget, a less expensive bed may be a better option.
• Trial Period and Warranty: Casper’s 100-night trial period and 10-year warranty are the standards offered by online mattress companies (which are far more generous than most brick-and-mortar mattresses). However, if you’re someone who’s all about the added perks, you can find other online brands that offer year-long trials or lifetime warranties.
• Firmness Preference: Casper’s mattresses range in firmness from plush to medium-firm. Because they don’t offer any firm or extra-firm mattresses, those who prefer a firm bed may want to look elsewhere.

Casper’s line of all-foam and memory foam hybrid beds have earned them a spot amongst the top bed-in-a-box mattress brands. While most sleepers can find a Casper mattress to fit their needs, there are others for whom another mattress would be better.

Every one of the Casper mattress alternatives outlined above offers a sleep trial with free returns, allowing you to test out a new mattress risk-free in the comfort of your home.

More Casper Alternatives, Compared Head-to-Head

How does the Casper Original Mattress compare with similar products from leading bed-in-a-box rivals? Here’s a look at how some other Casper alternatives stack up.

	Casper	Purple	Nectar	Puffy
Materials	Airscape foam, Zoned Support memory foam, base foam	Polymer GelFlex Grid, Comfort Foam, Support Foam	Gel memory foam, Dynamic Response foam, base foam	Gel memory foam, Climate Comfort memory foam, base foam
Layers	3	4	3	3
Thickness	11″	9.25″	12″	10″
Firmness	6/10	6.5/10	6/10	7/10
Prices	$895-$1,695	$799-$1,998	$599-$1,338	$1,449-$1,999
Warranty	10 years	10 years	Lifetime	Lifetime
Sleep Trial	100 nights	100 nights	365 nights	101 nights
Shipping & Returns	Free*	Free*	Free*	Free*
MA Score	8.7/10	8.4/10	8.7/10	9.0/10
Customer Rating	4.4/5	4.4/5	4.8/5	4.8/5
Review	Casper Mattress Review	Purple Mattress Review	Nectar Mattress Review	Puffy Mattress Review

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