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Casper vs. Purple Mattress Comparison
Our expert team has conducted reviews on select mattress brands and made it easy for you to compare mattress ratings, price, features, and highlights to help you choose the best mattress for your needs and budget.
Here we take a look at two industry-leading mattresses: Casper and Purple. See how the Casper and Purple mattresses compare and then take a look at frequently asked questions about these mattresses below.
Casper vs. Purple at a Glance
Customer Rating
MA Score
Summary
Firmness
Type
Trial Period
Warranty
Casper
Customer Rating
MA Score
9.1
/
10
Summary
Universal firmness mattress for the average sleeper
Firmness
Medium firm: 6/10
Type
Memory foam
Trial Period
100 days
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Purple
Customer Rating
MA Score
8.4
/
10
Summary
Proven pressure relief for people with back pain; good for back and side sleepers
Firmness
Medium firm-firm: 6.5/10
Type
Hybrid: hyper-elastic polymer and foam
Trial Period
100 days
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Casper Mattress Review Highlights
- Casper is an early leader in the bed-in-a-box space and a universal memory foam mattress that works for all sleeping positions.
- The open-cell foam in the Casper mattress allows for ample airflow to keep hot sleepers cool.
- In our lab test, Casper scored perfectly in responsiveness, meaning as you move and adjust throughout the night, Casper moves with you.
- The Casper mattress offers zoned support that contours hips and shoulders but firmly lifts your middle, keeping your spine aligned.
Purple Mattress Review Highlights
- Purple offers wonderful back pain and neck pain relief with its pressure relieving materials.
- The unique Purple grid keeps your spine perfectly aligned when sleeping on your side, but allows your spine to keep its natural curve when you lie on your back.
- The grid also allows for air to escape, keeping you cool, while the polyfoam adds motion isolation for couples who are prone to toss and turn.
Compare Mattress Specs/Sizes
Casper |
Purple |
|
| Thickness | 10″ | 9.5″ |
| Twin Size | 39″ x 75″ | 38″ x 75″ |
| Twin XL | 39″ x 80″ | 38″ x 80″ |
| Full Size | 54″ x 75″ | 54″ x 76″ |
| Queen Size | 60″ x 80″ | 60″ x 80″ |
| King Size | 76″ x 80″ | 76″ x 80″ |
| Cal King Size | 72″ x 84″ | 72″ x 84″ |
Learn more about mattress sizes.
Compare Casper vs. Purple Mattress Prices
Casper and Purple’s prices are pretty similar. Keep in mind these are standard prices without considering sales, or exclusive Mattress Advisor discounts.
Casper |
Purple |
|
| Twin | $595 | $649 |
| Twin XL | $695 | $749 |
| Full | $995 | $949 |
| Queen | $1,095 | $1,099 |
| King | $1,295 | $1,399 |
| Cal King | $1,295 | $1,399 |
You’ll want to also take into account any special offers (like free pillows or sheets) that may make your deal more valuable.
Inside the Casper Original Mattress
Casper is made of three layers of memory foam to provide a breathable, responsive mattress.
- Airscape™ Foam: The first layer of memory foam that uses open-cell technology to provide airflow.
- Zoned Support™: A 3-zone memory foam layer that is softer under your shoulders but firmer under your hips and lower back.
- Durable Bottom Layer: The third layer is made of high-density foam that keeps you from sinking too far and adds durability.
Inside the Purple Mattress
Purple is a hybrid mattress using a combination of a hyper-polymer grid and layers of foam.
- SoftFlex Cover: This soft-knit mattress cover flexes with the Purple grid and adds breathability.
- Purple Grid: A specially designed hyper-polymer layer that flexes under your pressure points and keeps the spine aligned.
- Dual-Layered Comfort Foam: A responsive comfort layer of polyurethane foam that prevents motion transfer.
- Base Layer: A layer of high-density support foam.
Compare Mattress Advisor Scores
Let’s look at how both mattresses performed in our lab testing and evaluations.
| Casper | Purple | |
| Shipping | 10 | 7 |
| Trial Period | 9 | 9 |
| Return Policy | 10 | 10 |
| Warranty | 9 | 9 |
| Set-Up Test | 8 | 6 |
| Motion Transfer Test | 8 | 7.5 |
| Edge Support Test | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Pressure Relief Test | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Spinal Alignment Test | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Responsiveness Test | 10 | 7 |
| Cooling Evaluation | 7 | 8 |
| Durability Evaluation | 8 | 9 |
| Customer Service Score | 9 | 9 |
| Social Impact Score | 9 | 4 |
| TOTAL SCORE | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 |
Which mattress costs more: Casper or Purple?
The Casper and Purple mattresses are very close in price. A queen size Purple costs $999 while a queen size Casper costs $995. Both Casper and Purple are known to run mattress sales around different holidays throughout the year.
Which mattress is better for side sleepers?
Both the Purple and Casper help your spine stay fairly straight while side sleeping and cradle pressure points. Both scored a 9.5 out of 10 for spine alignment in the side position. If you’re a side sleeper, you will likely find comfort on either of these mattresses.
Which mattress is better for back sleepers?
Purple and Casper both keep your spine’s natural curvature while back sleeping, which relieves pressure and prevents back pain. Based on our own testing, we’ve found that Purple does a slightly better job at this than the Casper.
Which mattress is better for stomach sleepers?
Stomach sleeping is not the best position for your spinal alignment. This may cause lower back pain. However, if you’re stuck with sleeping on your stomach and looking at either the Purple or Casper, Casper will do a better job at allowing your body to sink in at the right spots and be supported where you need it most.
Which mattress is the best for back pain?
While both Purple and Casper customers have vouched for how each of these mattresses helped alleviate back pain, Purple’s pressure relieving top layer was specifically designed to cradle pressure points in the spaces you need them most. However, depending on your body type, weight and severity of your back pain, you may find more comfort in the memory foam feel of the Casper, versus the Purple’s hyperelastic polymer which is unique to Purple. Casper’s latest mattress version is also built with Zoned Support, which is also designed to relieve pressure around your hips and shoulders.
Which mattress has the best cooling properties?
While Casper’s top layers are meant to provide breathability and airflow while you sleep, they are still made with memory foam. We found that Purple’s top grid-like layer performs better at letting heat dissipate throughout the night, therefore keeping you cooler while you sleep.
Final Breakdown: Which Is the Best Mattress?
So who comes out on top when you compare Casper vs. Purple? There’s not an exactly clear victor since everyone’s sleeping preferences and needs differ – what works best for some may be a nightmare for others.
But that’s not very helpful for closing our your shopping journey. So we can tell you what we know to be true based on the facts.
The Casper and Purple are both great mattresses, but generally the Casper outperforms the Purple when it comes down to motion isolate, edge support, and responsiveness. Purple compares by offering pretty exceptional pressure relief and spine alignment – but Casper’s performance in these categories is also on-par.
The main difference that may help you decide between the two lies in their materials. The Casper is an all-foam mattress whereas the Purple is a hybrid mix of hyper-elastic polymer and foam. Looking for an all-foam, cozy feel to hug your body? The Casper is best for you. Looking for a supportive mattress to help alleviate those morning aches and pains? Go for the Purple.
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