Purple vs Lull Mattress Comparison

Lull is an online mattress company that pours all of their ingenuity into one mattress – the highly rated, all-foam Lull mattress. The Purple brand is dominated by their market-disrupting Smart Comfort Grid made of hyper elastic polymer.

We got a first-hand feel for the Purple and Lull mattresses during our mattress review process. Our takeaway? Both are quality mattresses with very different constructions, which is why we decided to put them head-to-head. We’ll compare the original Purple mattress and the signature Lull mattress by feel, construction, and cost to help you decide which is the right mattress for you.

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Purple and Lull Overview

Key Similarities

• Medium-Firm Feel: Both of these mattress models are medium-firm, or 6.5/10 on the firmness scale. This firmness level is a favorite with consumers because it is both soft and supportive.
• Sleep Trial: Purple and Lull each give customers 100 days to test out their mattresses at home, so you’ll have plenty of time to make up your mind with either choice. It takes up to 30 days to adjust to a new sleeping surface, but 100 days will give you plenty of time to assess the compatibility of your mattress.
• Warranty: Both companies also cover their mattresses with a 10-year warranty, and will ship you a replacement mattress if your original develops certain defects.

Key Differences

• Comfort Layer: The most noticable difference between these mattresses is the comfort layer. Purple’s is a unique, gel-like grid that stretches with the shape of your body. The Lull mattress is topped with a simple, high-quality memory foam layer.
• Motion Transfer: The widest performance gap between these beds came from our motion transfer evaluation. Lull’s foam layers isolate motion better than Purple’s Comfort Grid and foam combo.
• Variety: Lull only offers one mattress that is all-foam and medium-firm. Purple offers 3 mattress models with 4 firmness levels: the medium-firm original Purple mattress, the slightly firmer Purple Hybrid, and the medium to medium-soft Purple Hybrid Premier.
• Availability: Lull mattresses are sold exclusively online at the Lull website and Amazon, and are delivered bed-in-a-box style. Purple is sold online, but also at retailers across the country. You can test the feel of Purple beds in store, and get free white glove delivery on mattresses over 150lbs or Hybrid Premier models ordered directly from Purple.

Compare Mattress Sizes

Take a look at how the Purple and Lull mattress sizes compare in the chart below.

		Purple		Lull
	Thickness	9.25”		10”
	Twin	38” x 75”		38″ x 75
	Twin XL	38” x 80”		38″ x 80″
	Full	54” x 76”		54″ x 75″
	Queen	60” x 80”		60″ x 80″
	King	76” x 80”		76″ x 80″
	California King	72” x 84”		72″ x 84″

Learn more about mattress sizes.

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Compare Prices

Check out the price difference for each size of the Purple and Lull mattresses. Both companies offer financing for customers.

		Purple		Lull
	Twin	$699		$799
	Twin XL	$899		$899
	Full	$1,099		$999
	Queen	$1,299		$1,099
	King	$1,699		$1,399
	California King	$1,699		$1,399
	Split King	$1,798		N/A

 

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Compare the Inside Layers

Next, we’ll take a look at what these beds look like on the inside and how their construction creates greater comfort.

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Compare Mattress Advisor Scores

Here’s how each of these mattresses performed in our comprehensive mattress review process. The final scores are a weighted total of all 14 categories.

		Purple		Lull
	Shipping	7		10
	Trial Period	9		9
	Return Policy	10		10
	Warranty	9		9
	Set-Up Test	6		8.5
	Motion Transfer Test	7.5		9
	Edge Support Test	8.5		9.25
	Pressure Relief Test	8.5		9
	Spinal Alignment Test	9.5		9.5
	Responsiveness Test	7		8
	Cooling Evaluation	8		7.5
	Durability Evaluation	9		8
	Customer Service Score	9		10
	Social Impact Score	4		5
	TOTAL SCORE	8.4/10		8.9/10

Sleeping Position

Most people change position throughout the night, but can identify a dominant sleeping position. If you are primarily a side sleeper, pay special attention to the scores for pressure relief, since they indicate how well a bed supports the contouring of your body. Purple and Lull both scored very high in this category, with Lull earning 0.5 point more than Purple.

Responsiveness is an important factor for combo sleepers. It is measured by how quickly the mattress surface responds to changes in your position. Purple scored average in this category: 7/10. Lull received an above average score: 8/10 – so if you have a tendency to toss and turn, the Lull may be a better fit.

Spinal alignment is important for all sleep positions. Our spinal alignment test measures how well a mattress sustains good posture. The Purple and Lull mattresses scored the exact same in this category – a near-perfect 9.5/10. Back, side, and stomach sleepers will experience excellent support on both beds.

Lifestyle

If you sleep with a partner or pet, a mattress that scores high for motion isolation is important for getting uninterrupted sleep. We conducted a motion transfer test on both of these beds, which measures how well the mattress surface isolates movement. Purple scored an average 7.5/10, and Lull scored 9/10, so Lull is better for couples and light sleepers.

Those who sleep hot should pay attention to the cooling scores. Lull earned an average score in this category, which is typical for a memory foam mattress. The gel-infused top layer adds an extra boost of cooling, but hot sleepers will likely feel a little more comfortable on the Purple.

Budget

Fortunately, neither of these models will break the bank if you’re willing to invest a little more in a durable mattress. With that said, Lull mattresses tend to be cheaper than original Purple mattresses for most sizes. Both companies offer financing and occasional discounts if you can’t swing the standard price point

Verdict: Which Mattress is the Winner?

We recommend the original Purple mattress for side sleepers, back sleepers, and those who get hot at night. The Lull mattress works for all sleep positions, particularly stomach sleepers, as well as cost-conscious shoppers, couples, and combo sleepers. The sleep trials and warranties for these models are the same.

It’s also worth noting that Lull is a safer choice for cautious shoppers because Purple’s Smart Grid is unique and takes getting used to. Lull has a more familiar memory foam feel, but if you’re interested, you can test out Purple beds at hundreds of retail stores in the USA. We love both of these mattresses, and whichever you choose, we’re confident that you’ll share our enthusiasm!

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