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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: July 17th, 2024

Purple was founded by brothers Tony and Terry Pearce in 2015. The Pearce brothers have spent most of their high-tech careers advancing the world of cushioning. With the Purple bed, they put all of their research into making the world’s greatest mattress — and they figured out how to do it so everyone can afford one.
Purple currently offers three mattresses models: The Purple Mattress, Purple Hybrid, and Purple Hybrid Premier. It also offers an adjustable base, a platform base, seat cushions, pillows, and special stretchy sheets.

Here is a basic breakdown of the three different Purple mattresses:

The Purple Mattress (Q $1,149)
Available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King

Firmness: Medium-firm

Previously known as the Original Purple, this model is good for a back or stomach sleeper. It has a base layer of high-density polyurethane foam for support and a middle layer of softer support foam. The top layer is two inches of the unique Purple Grid cushioning material. Different from the Original Purple, which is no longer available, this model now has more edge support and a SoftFlex knit fabric cover.

Purple Hybrid (Q $1,699)
Available in Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, and Split King

Firmness: Medium-firm

Previously Known as Purple.2, the maker suggests this model for back sleepers and more slender sleepers. This hybrid model brings together the company's original cushioning grid comfort layer and high density foam with a core support layer of pocket spring coils. This means that it will have more bounce and be more responsive than the original grid and foam model.

Purple Hybrid Premier (Q $2,299–$2,999)
Available in Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, and Split King

Firmness: Medium (3-inch); Medium Soft (4-inch)

Previously known as Purple.3 and Purple.4, this hybrid mattress is composed of multiple materials. The 7.5-inch support layer is made with responsive pocketed coils. On top of that, the middle layer is an inch of high-density foam. Then, customers have to choose between a three-inch (Q $2,199) or a four-inch (Q $2,999) top layer.

The 3-inch is a good fit for couples who have different sleeping positions and people who don't have one set sleeping position.

The 4-inch is most comfortable for side sleepers and full-figured sleepers.

You can try out and purchase a Purple mattress at select retail locations, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Denver Mattress, HOM Furniture, Macy's, Mattress Firm, and Sleep Experts. They can also be purchased directly from Purple at two Utah showrooms or at purple.com. The following purchase policies apply with a mattress purchase direct from Purple.

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The Good

  • Patented Polymer Grid Technology
  • Financing Available
  • 100-Night Sleep Trial and Return Policy
  • Warranty Coverage
  • Discounts

Patented Polymer Grid Technology

Each Purple mattress features the company's proprietary Smart Comfort grid technology on its upper layer, covered in a special white powder. Rather than a memory foam layer for support, this layer of hyper-elastic polymer looks kind of like a big purple waffle, with lots of negative space.

This means that Purple mattresses can provide pressure relief while still supporting your spine. Additionally, the polymer material doesn't retain heat the way that a memory foam mattress does.

This comfort grid layer causes all Purple mattresses to be rated as Universal Firmness, making them good for side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers. While each mattress has a little different feel, the firmness level is moderate, supportive, and comfortable for each sleeping position.

Its meant to feel weightless. The more grid material, the more weightless. So, for the Purple Hybrid Premier, the most expensive mattress, you can choose between three and four inches on top. Three inches is supposed to feel like weightless support and the four-inch grid option is supposed to feel like zero gravity. There's a reason why this option is suggested for side sleepers. It allows for your hips and shoulders to be cradled and supported with reduced pressure, while your waist and neck are still supported. It allows for cool feeling sleep while still supporting spinal alignment.

This proprietary cushioning material is also the foundation of the Purple Pillow and seat cushion.

Financing Available

Purple wants to make your shopping experience as pleasant as possible, and that includes offering a variety of payment options to suit your specific needs. This mattress company offers financing through Affirm on its website.

Affirm allows you to pay for the purchase in installments, spread out of a period of months, with annual percentage rates (APRs) as low as 0 percent, depending on your credit. You can pre-qualify online without affecting your credit.

100-Night Sleep Trial and Return Policy

Purple offers a very desirable mattress return policy. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you have the option to return the product within 100 days for a full refund. You just have to spend at least 21 nights' sleep on it before you contact customer service to return.

This gives you the chance to see if the mattress is a good fit for your body.

Warranty Coverage

Purple offers outstanding warranty coverage compared to its competitors. When you purchase a mattress from purple you are guaranteed a 10-year warranty coverage, whereas other mattress providers only offer a manufacturer's warranty for the products you purchase from them.

Discounts

Purple offers discounts for military, first responders, and students. The company even has a referral program.

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The Bad

  • Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Options
  • Twin Size

Alaska and Hawaii

For shoppers who live in Alaska or Hawaii, it's not a risk-free trial. These people will get a full refund, less shipping, if they decide to return the mattress under the 100-night sleep trial policy. Unfortunately, this is a policy for many mattress brands, especially those that offer free shipping elsewhere.

Shipping Options

Due to different restrictions, Purple mattresses have different shipping options, which can be a little confusing. Here is the basic outline:
The original Purple can only be ordered with free ground shipping. There is not white glove delivery. That means that it will ship with ground shipping to your home address and you have to carry it inside.

The Purple Hybrid can be shipped with free ground shipping, but shoppers have the option to upgrade to white glove delivery. This includes in-home setup and the option to have your old mattress removed.

The Purple Hybrid Premier is a little confusing. The Twin XL, Full, and Queen offer free ground shipping or free white glove, with in-home setup and mattress removal. The larger size King and Cal King mattresses aren't able to be shipped with ground, due to their weight. They each weigh more than 200 pounds, so white glove is the only option, but it is free. Split King purchases ship in two boxes, so this isn't an issue.

Twin Size

Neither of the hybrid mattresses offer a regular Twin. Sizes start at Twin XL. This will only impact a small number of shoppers who are looking to fit a regular Twin on to an existing bed frame, platform bed, or base that isn't XL.

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The Bottom Line

Purple mattresses have only been around since 2015. Over this short period of time, the company has gained customers' trust by offering high-quality mattresses with unique advanced cushioning technology, unlike any other type of mattress. With the addition of its two hybrid innerspring mattress options, Purple's product line has options to help nearly all sleepers get a good night's sleep.

Purple offers free shipping in the contiguous United States, a desirable in-home trial and return policy, and a 10-year mattress warranty, which is good, but not incredible within the mattress industry.

Have you ordered a mattress from Purple? Let us know about your experience with a quick review below.

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Sachin Rana

I feel it to be most comfortable and sleep quality on this mattress is just wonderful. I have used purple hybrid premier mattress and it just works like wonder. From my experience buying is very straightforward process. From the quality standard point of view it has been well made specifically for comfort with equal balance between softness and firmness , it is neither too soft and neither too hard just at the correct level.

9 months ago

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Stephen Foltz Portland, OR

When I was younger I preferred a firm mattress. As I got older, I found I needed more cushioning for my increasingly aching hip and shoulders. My wife was content with our latex based pillowtop, but I found it painful to lie on it for any length of time. I read tons of mattress reviews and finally decided I would test several memory foam mattresses. I immediately found they were a bit hot after any time spent on them. So, I decided to go to the one store in my area that sold Purple, Mattress Firm. First impression was very good. The cushioning was there, and I felt like there was some ventilation happening, so it felt cool, to me. My wife and I bounced between the original Purple to the PURPLE3 HYBRID PREMIER mattress. The PURPLE4 was my choice, but my wife thought it was too much money and softness. So, we bought the PURPLE3. I was very happy the first few nights, but rewalized that my wife's insistence on a mattress protector was also preventing any air circulation and I was sleeping hot. Since I couldn't get around that I settled for the great cushioning. After almost 2 years of use, I still prefer the Purple to the previous pillowtop, but I wake up many days with aches and pains which take a little time to work out in the morning. I haven't gained any weight ( I am a bit overwieght at 215 lbs at 5'10") but the mattress seems to fell less comfortable now. I don't think the purple part has compressed, but I suspect the underlying foam may have become denser because the floating sensation is pretty much gone now. I'm inclined to think Purple have a great mattress, but it may need some improvements to convince me it is a longterm solution to restful sleep. I find myself tempted to check out a Sleep Number bed for the next mattress...if ever.

3 years ago

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Cam Hall Richmond, VA

We are big fans of Purple - I sleep on one of their pillows nightly, and we use their seat cushion for long sessions of work or lounging. That said, I do not think their mattress is worth the money based on comfort, but I think it may be based on their customer service, warranties, and bundle cost savings (with their pillows and other accessories). I think their mattress is incredibly comfortable, but I also think you should test drive it (which they make easy to do) to make sure their patented technology is right for you (because it may be a turnoff to you if you’re used to memory foam). I’d recommend Purple if you can find it on sale or in a bundle with their other exceptional products.

3 years ago

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George 97 North Bergen, NJ

I used to have sleepless nights due to discomfort, back aches and neck pains in the morning. When I visited a doctor, I was advised to check my sleeping routine. Since I switched to purple mattresses with a friend's advice, I now sleep peacefully without any back or neck pains in the morning.

1 year ago

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Brandie Rudy West Jordan, UT

We recently purchased a Purple mattress. It isn't my favorite mattress ever but I do love that they delivered it and removed my old mattress. They were very friendly and I love that if you are unhappy there is a 100 day return policy which is much longer than other companies which I love. I feel that the price of the mattress was competitive with other mattress companies with a similar product.

6 years ago

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Kristiane R Durfey Pleasant Grove, UT

My husband and I were both experiencing shoulder pain when we would wake up in the morning so a friend of ours told us to buy a purple mattress. We bought one for Christmas this last year online and we love it. It was conveniently delivered right to our house and we were able to easily move it to the bed. Mattress is comfortable and even tho it does take some getting used to at first I now love it and my morning shoulder pain is gone. It was a great purchase for us. Make sure to buy the purple sheets and the mattress cover too.

6 years ago

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J Cox Morgan, UT

We got the 3" Purple and really like it. We had a Tempurpedic for about 11 years and I loved it, but it did begin to sink in the middle areas. We've had this for about 18 months and my wife and I both really like it. Soft, cool, comfortable.

2 years ago

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Sky Garcia Normangee, TX

I love my purple mattress I need a firm mattress for my back . I've had 4 back surgeries so my mattress needs to be firm without being hard and that is what my purple mattress delivers night after night. The only issue I have hades you cannot use a heating pad onto of the mattress because it breaks the mattress down.

2 years ago

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CypressH Ellicott City, MD

I originally got a Purple Mattress for my daughter who was going off to college. I appreciated that they have twin XL as an option for sizing for her. We got Purple 4, which is incredibly soft and really cooled her down when she slept. The sheets it came with were really nice, she didn’t like the pillow though.

3 years ago

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Grant Ashby ID

I love the feel and the comfort you get from the bed. For sleeping it really helps me stay cool and fall asleep better. the only problem is you can really sit up and stay up it is kinda saggy when it comes to sitting and just reading a book.

3 years ago

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Ry Phi Herriman, UT

Our Purple mattress is great, very comfortable and makes for a good night's sleep. I wish they weren't so expensive else I would have one in every room. They are also very heavy and cumbersome to reposition. I do not know how I'll deal with mine if I ever move.

3 years ago Edited January 24, 2022

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Uncle Reviewer for Fundraiser Syracuse, UT

I love my Purple pillows. Yes, their mattresses are extremely expensive and overpriced but if you love your Purple mattress....you love it. If you hate it, it gets returned rather quickly along with a full refund as long as it's within the return period.

3 years ago

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michael L Wallace Arlington, TX

I purchased a Purple mattress not long ago and am very satisfied with the product. The pillows that we purchased are also great. The mattress is very comfortable and keeps its shape very well. The only reason that I gave the product a 4 instead of a 5 was because the mattress is priced pretty high.

3 years ago

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Tawnya M Burdette, AR

Great mattress! Best night’s sleep I’ve had in a long time. Hubby moves so much in his sleep, and finally, his rolling around doesn’t wake me up. A little more expensive than I think it should be, but glad I finally took the plunge and bought it.

4 years ago

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Sofie Rosenvall Alpine, UT

Purple mattresses are SOOOOO nice... They are the most comfiest mattress.. I never want to climb out of bed because it is so fabulous! Thankful that I cam across this amazing company because I have a sore back and now I don't wake up every morning in more pain... LOVE my Purple mattress

6 years ago

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Chris Alonzo Gilbert, AZ

I stayed on a Purple mattress as a guest and completely loved it. I was well rested and my back felt support the whole time. One thing that concerns me is the price for a new mattress if It was more affordable I’d definitely purchase a Purple mattress without a doubt.

6 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Smiles Ofpatrick

NOt a bad mattress for the individual or a bit of this series I read a couple decades ago. I have the 700 dollar model and it seems to lose boiancy after a couple years. Otherwise good deals

1 year ago Edited October 19, 2023

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Cole Haight Herriman, UT

I absolutely love these mattresses. They are almost perfect in every way. Very comfortable and they stay cool all night making you feel refreshed in the morning. They are very expensive however.

3 years ago

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Anoushka Ahuja Orlando, FL

Purple was a new brand that I tried the mattress at the furniture store, I liked that they have a sleep guarantee program so if you don’t like it after sleeping on it you can return it!

3 years ago Edited January 19, 2022

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Michelle Crane Phoenix, AZ

Purple mattress was one of the first mattresses we tried at bed bath and beyond. Ultimately we did not care for the feel of the mattress but the quality was great it just did not offer enough support for us personally.

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WastedTalent Binghamton, NY

Overpriced lump of memory foam. Not even very comfortable. After a few weeks, I decided to return the mattress. The process was smooth and in a couple of days, they sent a truck to haul it away to the landfill.

3 years ago

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Vikti Mehta Frisco, TX

I have been to Purple mattresses and they have great customer service. There's a wide array of mattresses to choose from and they are all very comfortable and of high quality!

4 years ago

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Jenna L. Kapaa, HI

The purple bed is on the expensive side, but worth every penny! I have had back problems for years and have gone through several beds. This bed really conforms to your body to help your muscles so that you sleep better!

6 years ago

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Autumn Kallunki Provo, UT

I recently purchased Purple sheets and I love them. They are soft and very comfortable. I don't own a Purple mattress myself, but I have tried them and they are very comfortable. I hope to purchase one in the future.

6 years ago

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Lori Pleasant Grove, UT

Purple mattresses are the only mattress that I will sleep on. I’ve used purple matresses for the last year I will never never go back. These matresses stay in such good condition for so long.

6 years ago

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Mali Orem, UT

i only give it a 4 because the price. But my niece has this bed and i had to try it. after a few months i gave in and bought one. i LOVE it! most comfort i have had in years. i tell everyone they need to buy one!

6 years ago

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London Larson Layton, UT

kinda very like sleeping on a trampoline if i’m being completely honest. Some people find it very comfortable but i did not

5 years ago

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daphjohnson Saratoga Springs, UT

One of the beds we own is a purple mattress. It is by far the most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on. However, it is a luxury because of how expensive they are.

4 years ago

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Becky Gilbert, AZ

The marketing for Purple is fantastic, however, the mattress itself didn't meet the promises made in the commercials. I still woke up with "hotspots".

4 years ago

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Darbles32 Managua, MN

There was a lot of hype about the purple mattresses and they are very nice but to me they are not life changing

5 years ago

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Larry Horat

Very comfortable and cool. I have a bum left shoulder and had issues with my last mattress. But none with my Purple!

10 months ago

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Ilspbeth Bruce

Love this mattress but extremely expensive. Hopefully it lasts longer than the others i have purchased. love the color!!

2 years ago

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Rodney Lee Fort Worth, TX

Mattresses are great, pillows are okay. I would rate purple as one of the top mattresses, however the price isn't where I'd like it to be.

3 years ago

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Tiauna Anderson Salt Lake City, UT

We've had it for about three months now and feel like it's definitely worth the money. I've been really happy with how my sleep has improved!

4 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Anonymous Clovis, NM

I love my Purple mattress, but it's a little expensive and doesn't have a water-proof cover option.

7 years ago

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Josee Bidwell Louisville, KY

Overall good mattress, we own the Purple 4. The price point is kind of high, but worth the investment.

3 years ago

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Amy Lehi, UT

Comfortable mattress. Keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Good support for your back and joints.

6 years ago

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AnnMarie Baranik

Nice mattress! Everyone comments on how comfortable it is in the guest room

10 months ago

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Glen2021 Spring, TX

I liked the bed. My wife hated it. It was perfect for me, but I like a firm bed.

3 years ago

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Darius Williams Alexandria, VA

very good prices and good advertisement. tried out the bed and it was OK quality

6 years ago

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Ron Durfey Pleasant Grove, UT

Love my purple bed. Best mattress I have owned. Will buy another one when I need to.

6 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Vero

Mattress is comfortable but it's a little heavy to move alone.

1 year ago

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Hope Miami, FL

Purple mattress are cheap and long lasting mattresses of different affo sizes.

1 year ago Edited January 25, 2024

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DAVID Jacksonville, FL

Very comfortable. Unlike any other mattress I have ever slept on

2 years ago

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Lindsey Haight Logan, UT

It's so comfortable! It's isn't too firm or too soft.

3 years ago

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Greg Service jr Belleville, IL

I love how it came in the mail. But comfort isn't the best.

3 years ago