Casper vs. Nectar vs. Purple Mattress Comparison

Nectar

Casper

Purple

Casper

This mattress has a 1.5-inch 2.5 lb/ft density foam, and 5-inch 1.8 lb/ft density foam as the support layers.

Nectar

Here we have 6-inch support with a 2.2 lb/ft foam. It is very firm and actually feels hard for light sleepers.

Purple

The Original series has only one support layer; 4-inches of 2 lb/ft density foam.

Nectar

This mattress has quite an excellent edge support, and even though there is a roll-off feeling on the edges, the collapsed section is not so deep because the comfort layer is not so thick. Sitting on one area collapses the comfort layer. The overall feel is better edge support because the support layer is near the surface.

Purple

This on is not so different from Nectar. It also has a roll-off sensation when you sleep on the very edge. It is the comfort layers that collapse here and good enough, the hard support layer is not very far. When the mattress is new, the edge support is firm.

Casper

This mattress comes with what looks like firm edges but they when a little pressure is exerted. I would say that Casper’s edges collapse almost the entire comfort layer but becomes firm when you reach the support layer if you sit on a specific area. But sleeping on the edge is different as the weight is distributed across. The mattress feels stiff and sturdy enough so unless it crunches a few years, expect steady edge support.

Nectar

This mattress is not too hard or too soft and is the perfect definition of a medium-firm mattress. Nectar mattress has one firmness level rated between 5.5 and 7.5 by the company, but in practice, we put it at 6. The mattress layers are hard enough to keep your weight afloat and the spine aligned, and at the same time, it is soft to relieve pressure.

Purple

This mattress also has a medium-firm firmness score, but this time, we ranked it 6.5 meaning it’s a little bit firmer. The polymer grid collapses by a definite measure regardless of your weight. It is an excellent option for heavy sleepers but for the light guys; they may not have the required pressure to collapse the grids, and that will make Purple a little bit hard.

Casper

This mattress has a much similar feel to what Purple offers. Here again, heavy sleepers (230 lbs.) will feel the mattress is just fine, with the right sinkage. However, light sleepers below 150lbs. find the mattress a little bit hard. This was in tandem with the 6.5 score we gave it on a firmness scale of 10. But this is when it was new. After a few months of use, when the body gets fully used to it, Casper becomes more comfortable.

Nectar

The Nectar mattress comes with a layer of cooling cover and breathable base foam. The advantage of foam is that it dissipates heat faster. On the other hand, the Tencel cooling cover is resistant to moisture and makes sure the mattress can efficiently circulate air and consequently fasten heat dissipation.

Casper

This mattress also uses open cell foam that greatly enhances air circulation. The proprietary latex dissipates heat but not as efficiently as gel foam. The thin cover, on the other hand, is perforated to allow for efficient air circulation.

Purple

This mattress doesn’t sleep hot at all, and we understand that this is largely because of the polymer grid structure that leaves air pockets where heat dissipates. Above all, this is a gel layer which is known to dissipate heat faster than other foams. There is also a thin, breathable cover that ensures air circulates in and out of the mattress freely.

Casper

There is no much off-gassing with the Casper original, but bad odor may stay even after days. As long as you leave the mattress in a well-ventilated room for 48 hours, there will be very little off-gassing after that.

Nectar

Also this mattress is good for allergy sufferers as it doesn’t release any bad odor past two days. Just make sure it is in a ventilated room, and that’s it.

Purple

This mattress leaves a foul smell long after the 48 hours promised. You need to be patient with this mattress for the odor to fade away. But that is not to say that the materials are substandard; Purple mattresses are CertiPUR-US certified.

Nectar

When turning on the Nectar mattress, there is minimal noise and ripples on the mattress surface. Your spouse or sleeping partner will hardly feel the disturbance.

Casper

This mattress brand is also known for reduced motion isolation. The foam material absorbs energy and will hardly create disturbance in the middle of the night.

Purple

The grid pattern collapse in accordance with the weight emulating an innerspring mattress or hybrid. You can hardly feel any disturbance on the side when someone sits or sleeps on the other side of the mattress.

Nectar

The Nectar mattress is available online on the company website, and even though this was the only place to order a Nectar mattress, the brand is on Amazon as well at great discounts. There are no brick-and-motor stores so shoppers can’t try the mattress. The mattress comes compressed, and vacuum sealed but doesn’t come in a box. Instead, it has a protective carrier bag. The company offers free shipping in all states except a few in the periphery like Alaska and Hawaii. White glove service is also available at a cost.

Casper

This mattress is available on the official Casper website and the major online retailers. There are also local retailers who stock Casper mattresses. The Casper mattress will be shipped directly to customers compressed and in a box. The company facilitates free delivery and free returns as well, but there are some regions that this service is paid for. Casper also offers white glove delivery at an extra cost, and this includes in-home mattress set up and old mattress removal.

Purple

Purple mattresse are available online but not in local stores so still buyers can’t have a feel of the mattress. Purple mattress comes compressed, and vacuum sealed and in a box making it a true mattress-in-a-box. The Purple mattress is shipped in the entire US except for the peripheries as well. There is no free white glove delivery with this mattress, but with the new Purple, you get free white glove delivery that includes in-home setup and old mattress disposal.

Casper

This mattress comes with a 10-year warranty that has no major restrictions. The brand also offers a 100-day sleep trial with no mandatory 30-day break in period. That means you can return the mattress anytime within the 100 days trial as long as it is a valid case and the mattress is in good condition.

Purple

With the Purple mattress, you also get the industry-standard ten years warranty accompanied by 100 days sleep trial. If you don’t like the mattress, you can as well return it for a refund or exchange. The warranty is non-prorated so make sure to find out what it covers and what it doesn’t.

Nectar

This is the mattress brand with the longest sleep trial; 365 days. This is when you buy from the company website, but on Amazon, you get 180 days. When it comes to the warranty, it has a lifetime warranty, but that doesn’t mean a thing because the mattress won’t last more than ten years.