Casper Wave Hybrid vs. Purple
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Casper Wave vs. Purple: Overview
Casper Wave and Purple are both all-foam mattresses designed to be both responsive and supportive. This mattress comparison will go over the differences between the two models so you can determine which better meets your needs.Key Similarities
- Both have responsive surfaces that have good bounce.
- Both can be suitable for all three sleeping positions (back, stomach, and side).
- Both offer 100-day trials and free shipping.
- Both should be able to handle heavier-weight sleepers and are both very supportive overall.
Key Differences
- Purple costs less ($699 to $1,299 for the original Purple; $1,095 to $2,395 for Casper Wave).
- Purple is thinner. (Purple is 9.5โณ thick, while Casper Wave is 11.5โณ thick.)
- Purple uses a proprietary gel material that is both supportive and pressure-relieving at the same time.
- Casper Wave uses memory foam and has more layers overall.
- Casper Wave will be softer for most sleepers.
Casper Wave Construction
- Casper Wave has a thick, soft, durable cover that doesnโt affect the overall feel of the mattress too much.
- The top layer is 1โณ of proprietary โFlo Foam,โ a soft material made to relieve pressure.
- Next is a 1.5โณ layer of latex foam, which provides support.
- The middle layer is 1.5โณ of fast-responding, visco-elastic memory foam. This layer contributes to the Waveโs springiness.
- Next up is a transition layer made up of 1.5โณ of high-resiliency foam with a polymer network.
- The base is 5.5โณ of support foam with contour cuts to create zoned support.
Purple Construction
- The original model from Purple has just three layers.
- The cover is a breathable blend of viscose, polyester, and polyester-lycra that also doesnโt affect the feel of the mattress too much.
- The top layer contains 2โณ of hyper-elastic polymer. This unique material gives the mattress its particular bounciness, pressure relief, and coolness.
- Next is a 3.5โณ layer of relatively dense polyurethane foam.
- The base is 4โณ of dense polyurethane foam and is pretty standard for an all-foam mattress.
Purple Mattress
Purple is an innovative mattress that is a great fit for all three sleeping positions and doesnโt sleep hot.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Sleep Trial
100 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$999 โ $2198
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bedโs strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Stomach Sleepers
This mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers as its firm support promotes spinal alignment.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Construction Differences and Notes
- Both have responsive surfaces with noticeable bounce.
- Both conform to contours, but the Wave works better for side sleepers who weigh less.
- The Wave has more layers and is definitely softer.
- The Wave offers zoned support, meaning it has different levels of firmness in different sections of the mattress.
- Purple has a more temperature-neutral surface, so it should be more breathable overall.
Firmness and Feel Differences
Both are responsive to pressure, but the Wave is softer and has more of an airy feel. The Purple gel material is both firm and pressure-relieving at the same time.Motion Transfer Differences
Both absorb and isolate motion well, but in this particular case, I would give the Casper Wave a slight advantage.Pick Casper Wave If โฆ
- You are lightweight and sleep on your side- Casper Wave is softer than the original Purple and will conform better to contours for people who weigh less. The Purple may feel too firm for people below a certain weight, especially those who sleep on their side.
- You need more support- The Wave is thicker and is zoned to support different parts of the body in different ways.
Pick Purple If โฆ
- You are on a budget- Purple costs less and is a great value, so if you canโt decide then it at least gives you the opportunity to save some money.
- You are concerned about sleeping hot- Purple has a completely temperature-neutral sleeping surface. Itโs not that you will sleep cool with this mattress; rather, the sleeping surface will just be temperature-neutral.
