Purple Hybrid vs Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress Comparison

As two Purple mattress models, the Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier naturally share some similarities. Both use the company’s innovative GelFlex material, for instance, and both excel at cooling. The Purple Hybrid performs better at pressure relief and edge support, and the Hybrid Premier has the edge in spine alignment.

Not sure which one to go with? This guide breaks down the Purple Hybrid and Purple Hybrid Premier to give you a better understanding of which one could be best for you.

Note: The mattress used in our Purple Hybrid Premier review is the Purple 4 version.

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Purple Hybrid vs Purple Hybrid Premier Overview

 

Key Similarities

• Warranty: The Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier both come with a 10-year limited warranty.
• Design: Both use Purple’s signature GelFlex Grid in their comfort layer, that adds responsiveness and support to the entire mattress.
• Cooling: If you’re a hot sleeper, then you’ll love both the Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier. They both scored quite well in our cooling assessment, thanks to their hybrid design using foam and the GelFlex Grid.
• Not Ideal for Stomach Sleeping: While the GelFlex Grid does a great job of cushioning and supporting your joints in pressure-sensitive areas, stomach sleepers might find that their hips aren’t adequately lifted.

Key Differences

• Firmness: The Purple Hybrid is a 7/10 on the firmness scale, while the Hybrid Premier is a 4/10. This makes the Hybrid more accommodating to side sleepers, the most common sleeping position.
• Responsiveness: During our in-house mattress testing, the Purple Hybrid scored a 9/10 on responsiveness, while the Purple Hybrid Premier scored 7.5/10. That disparity means the Hybrid will do better at adapting to your movements and sleeping position changes.
• Thickness: The Hybrid Premier is slightly more expensive than the Hybrid, in part because the Hybrid Premier features a GelFlex Grid that is 2″ thicker than the one found in the Hybrid.
• Spine Alignment: When tested for spine alignment, the Hybrid Premier outperformed the Hybrid, 9.5/10 to 8.5/10. This difference means the Premier Hybrid will do a better job of helping you maintain a healthy, neutral spine alignment as you sleep.

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Compare Sizes

Both mattresses come in most standard sizes, with the exception of twin. Their dimensions are the same except for the Hybrid Premier’s additional 2″ thickness.

Learn more about mattress sizes.

	Purple Hybrid	Purple Hybrid Premier
Thickness	11″	13″
Twin XL	38″ x 80″	38″ x 80″
Full	54″ x 76″	54″ x 76″
Queen	60″ x 80″	60″ x 80″
King	76″ x 80″	76″ x 80″
Split King	76″ x 80″	76″ x 80″
California King	72″ x 84″	72″ x 84″

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Compare Prices

Although the Purple Hybrid is considerably less expensive than the Hybrid Premier, both models exceed the typical price range for most mattresses.

Size	Purple Hybrid	Purple Hybrid Premier
Twin XL	$1,899	$3,199
Full	$2,149	$3,499
Queen	$2,399	$3,799
King	$2,899	$4,399
Split King	$3,798	$6,398
California King	$2,899	$4,399

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Compare Design

Take a look inside each mattress to learn about what makes each one unique.

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Compare Mattress Advisor Scores

The mattresses we review undergo testing in multiple categories as part of our comprehensive review process. The following chart shows how the Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier compare in categories like edge support, cooling, and motion transfer.

	Purple Hybrid	Purple Hybrid Premier
Shipping	7.5	7.5
Trial Period	8	8
Return Policy	8.5	8.5
Warranty	8	8
Set Up	10	9
Motion Transfer	7	7.5
Edge Support	9	8.5
Pressure Relief	10	8
Spine Alignment	8.5	9.5
Responsiveness	9	7.5
Cooling	9.5	8.5
Durability	9	9
Customer Service	9.5	9.5
Social Impact	7.5	7.5
TOTAL SCORE	8.9/10	8.5/10

Pressure Relief

The Purple Hybrid scored a perfect 10/10 when we tested it for pressure relief, while the Hybrid Premier scored somewhat lower at 8/10. If you have joint pain, the Hybrid should perform better at cushioning pressure-sensitive areas.

Motion Transfer

Both the Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier performed similarly during motion transfer tests. Keeping motion isolated to one part of the mattress is important for couples or anyone who shares a bed, whether it be with a partner or a pet.

Cooling

The Purple Hybrid has a 9.5/10 cooling score, which is comparable with some of the best cooling mattresses we’ve reviewed. The Hybrid Premier’s 8.5/10 cooling score is respectable in its own right, but very hot sleepers could need even more cooling.

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Which Is the Best Mattress for You?

Still have a few questions? Learn more about how the Purple Hybrid and Hybrid Premier compare with accommodating sleeping positions, cooling, budget, and customer service below.

Sleeping Position

Based on firmness levels, we see the Purple Hybrid (7/10) as the better option for back sleepers. Side sleepers and combination sleepers should fare better with the Hybrid Premier (4/10). Unfortunately, our testers found the properties of the Grid material less than ideal for stomach sleepers, who need their midsection to stay somewhat elevated to avoid pressure buildup in their hips.

Sleep Environment

Both mattresses sleep quite cool, although the Hybrid has the edge in cooling scores. It’s likely the better choice for hot sleepers, including people with night sweats and hot flashes.

Budget

The Hybrid Premier is considerably more expensive than the original Hybrid. The Hybrid is the much better choice if you’re on a budget.

Customer Service

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

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