Purple PurplePlus Mattress Reviews (2026)

The PurplePlus earned 4.2/5 because it solves a difficult tradeoff well: it relieves pressure and absorbs partner movement without making position changes feel slow. It also slept cooler than the conventional foam beds in our comparison group. Its softer perimeter and unusual Grid texture are real compromises, but neither outweighs its comfort for the right sleeper.

Choose it if you want a medium, coil-free mattress with quick response and noticeable cushioning at the shoulders and hips. Skip it if you depend on a rigid edge, prefer a very firm surface, or want the deep, even contour of traditional memory foam.

• Who It’s For

  • Couples who want fewer sleep disruptions without giving up easy movement
  • Combination sleepers who alternate between back and side sleeping
  • Hot sleepers who find dense foam beds stuffy

• Who It’s Not For

  • Sleepers who want a flat, distinctly firm surface
  • Anyone who often sits at the edge and needs a rigid perimeter
  • People who dislike a buoyant or lightly textured surface

We followed the same review process used across our mattress coverage. The evaluation included support and alignment, cooling, pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, edge support, and durability. We tracked hip and lower-back alignment, surface temperature, movement across the bed, ease of turning, and compression at the center and perimeter.

Our Testing Experience

We gave the queen-size mattress 48 hours to settle, then measured a 10.9-inch profile and slept on it for seven nights. The Grid was obvious at first, though it never felt hard or lumpy. It folded under the shoulders and ribs while keeping the hips closer to level, landing at 6/10 on our firmness scale. Unlike classic memory foam, it pushed back as soon as we shifted. By the third night, the texture was much less noticeable, even during longer stretches of side sleeping.

Marcus Reed (6'1", about 230 lb) focused on heat and hip support. The surface rose 4.4°F after he lay on it for 30 minutes and returned to within 1.3°F of its starting temperature 10 minutes after he got up. His hips stayed supported on his back, though the medium feel was less secure when he rolled onto his stomach. That result matches the bed's strength as a back-and-side option rather than a dedicated stomach-sleeper mattress.

Jenna Brooks (5'7", about 160 lb) and Ethan Cole (6'0", about 188 lb) concentrated on movement. In three drops with a 10-lb ball released from 6 inches, vibration measured 18 inches away faded in an average of 0.56 seconds. That matched the overnight experience: Ethan could turn without fighting the surface, while Jenna noticed little movement when he got out of bed. The edge told a different story. Under the same 200-lb load, it compressed 3.1 inches versus 2.0 inches at the center, so lying near the perimeter felt stable but sitting there felt softer.

• What we liked

  • The open Grid released heat quickly and never developed the dense warmth common to slow-moving foam.
  • Partner movement faded fast enough that ordinary turns and bed exits stayed localized.
  • Shoulders and hips received clear cushioning without the trapped feeling of a deep foam hug.

• Who it is best for

  • Back-and-side combination sleepers who need pressure relief without slow response
  • Couples sharing a bed with a restless partner
  • Hot sleepers who want a coil-free bed but dislike dense memory foam

• Where it falls short

  • The perimeter is stable for sleeping but compresses noticeably when used as a seat.
  • The Grid has a distinct feel that may take several nights to fade into the background.
  • The medium surface does not provide enough resistance for most strict stomach sleepers or firm-bed fans.

• Model: PurplePlus Mattress
• Type: Foam with GelFlex Grid
• Feel: Medium
• Height: 11"
• Top layer: 2" GelFlex Grid (hyper-elastic polymer)
• Comfort layers: 2" polyurethane foam; 3" polyurethane foam
• Base layer: 4" polyurethane foam
• Perimeter: Reinforcing edge-support foam
• Cover: 98% polyester/2% spandex top; 74% polyester/26% acrylic latex nonslip bottom
• Fire barrier: Fiberglass-free fire sock (not chemically treated)
• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
• Tested size: Queen (80" x 60" x 11"; 109 lb)
• Shipping: Free; Essential Collection mattresses typically leave the warehouse in 1–2 days
• Trial: 100 nights; returns and exchanges can begin after the required 21-night adjustment period
• Warranty: 10-year limited warranty for the original purchaser
• Certifications and materials: Clean-Air Gold; CertiPUR-US-certified foam; no fiberglass

Choose the PurplePlus if you want a medium mattress that cushions pressure points and responds as soon as you move. It works best for back-and-side combination sleeping, warm sleepers, and couples sharing a bed with someone who changes position often.

Look elsewhere if you depend on a rigid edge, prefer a clearly firm surface, or want the even contour of conventional foam. Heavier sleepers who need more reinforcement will likely do better on a sturdy hybrid, while people who enjoy a deeper, slower contour should consider a classic memory foam mattress.

The flexible perimeter is comfortable to sleep near, but it compresses more when you sit directly on it. That makes tasks such as getting dressed at the edge feel less secure. The Grid also feels springier and more textured than a smooth foam surface, and sleepers who want strong resistance under the shoulders and hips will find the medium feel too forgiving.

TEMPUR-Cloud Medium: Choose this 10-inch foam model if you prefer a deeper, slower contour. Both mattresses isolate movement well, but the TEMPUR-Cloud lets the body settle farther into its surface. The PurplePlus feels cooler and changes shape faster, so it is easier to move on during the night.

Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid: This 14-inch cooling pillow-top hybrid is the better option if you want a familiar cushioned top, zoned coil support, or a choice of plush, medium-firm, and firm feels. The PurplePlus is lower profile and coil-free, with a more buoyant surface and less of the traditional pillow-top cradle.

Casper Dream Max Hybrid: Casper's 14-inch, medium-soft model combines two layers of ergonomic zoning with encased coils, giving it a softer cradle and more reinforced core. Pick the PurplePlus if you want a medium feel, quicker surface response, and pressure relief without the height or heft of a premium hybrid.

• Give the Grid several nights before deciding whether its texture works for you.
• Use a supportive foundation or platform bed with slats less than 3.5" apart. Do not use a traditional box spring.
• Pair it with breathable sheets if you tend to sleep warm.
• Try a slightly lower-loft pillow if your shoulder feels lifted while side sleeping.
• Rotate the mattress from head to foot periodically to spread out wear.
• Spot-clean with mild detergent; do not soak or machine-wash the cover.
• Expect less seated-edge support than you would get from a reinforced hybrid.