The Purple Mattress · Review
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The Purple Mattress
Best for: The original grid feel
A 9.25″ medium-firm bed: a 2″ GelFlex Grid over two foam layers, with no coils.
Good to know: One long-term owner says Purple denied a sag claim after 7–8 years because the dip wasn’t deep enough.
- Type
- Grid + foam (all-foam base)
- Height
- 9.25″
- Sizes
- 6 ready-made
- Weight (queen)
- 88 lb
Firmness, according to reviewersMedium firm
Skip it if
- You’re a heavier person
From independent reviewers’ findings, credited below.
38 × 75 in · 9.25″ tall
Where to get it
- purple.comQueen $1,599 · checked Oct 15 See price
- Split kingSplit King See the list
Returns: 100 nights from delivery; 21-night minimum Details
We may earn a commission if you buy. Check the price for your exact size and height on the seller’s site.
The short version
Worth a look if
- The original grid feel
Good
- A 9.25″ medium-firm bed: a 2″ GelFlex Grid over two foam layers, with no coils.
- Trial: 100 nights from delivery; 21-night minimum
- Height: 9.25″
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
Think about
- One long-term owner says Purple denied a sag claim after 7–8 years because the dip wasn’t deep enough.
- No owner reviews we could verify yet
- Standard sizes only: no RV, odd or custom sizes listed
Based on the maker’s published specs and terms, and the owner reviews linked below. We haven’t slept on it. Something wrong? Tell us.
What owners say
No owner reviews we can verify yet A small set of real reviews, each linked to its source. Not a star rating.
No owner feedback we can use yet.
What people liked
No supported praise summary in the sample.
What to weigh up
No substantive concern verified in this small sample. This is a gap in the evidence, not proof of no drawbacks.
What independent reviewers found
- RTINGS (Oct 2026): A medium-firm all-foam bed that cooled very well and isolated motion well. Support was adequate for lighter back and stomach sleepers, but average and heavier sleepers' hips sank too far. Lighter side sleepers got little pressure relief. Edge support was decent and the support foams look reasonably durable. Queen tested; affiliate links disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Tom's Guide (Jul 2025): Over two weeks, testers found it cushioned yet supportive in every position, with a floating feel. It stayed cool and passed little motion to a partner. The downsides were weak edges, a fairly thin profile and a grid feel that not everyone will like. Medium-firm. Reviewed as the Purple Original; two-week test; affiliate links disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Sleepopolis: A bit firmer than medium-firm. It suits combination sleepers and average-weight back or stomach sleepers who want to rest on top of the bed, but not heavier sleepers. Motion isolation was poor, edges sank when sat on, and cooling was only middling in their thermal test. Essential-collection Purple Mattress; page shows conflicting 2024/2026 dates; size not stated; affiliate links disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Sleep Foundation (Oct 2025): Rated 6/10 (medium firm). Best fit for side sleepers; back and stomach sleepers over 230 lb may find it too soft. Strong cooling, motion isolation and pressure relief (8/10 each); edge support (6.5) and durability (6) are average for all-foam. Original all-foam Purple Mattress. Sleep Foundation says it may earn commissions from links. Read it ↗
- CNET (Mar 2025): Measured 5.9/10 on CNET's firmness machine, about medium, which the reviewer says suits most positions and couples. Edge support is now solid thanks to a foam border, and motion isolation is good for such a responsive bed. Current redesigned version; the reviewer first tested the older model years ago. Affiliate commissions disclosed. Read it ↗
Their testing, in our words. We haven’t tested these mattresses ourselves, and we don’t repeat their scores.
Sources & sample limits
No usable owner sources. Sample: 0 owner reports.
Owner comments gathered from Reddit via RedditRecs were removed: RedditRecs and Reddit ask automated tools not to collect their content.
Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.
Every size it comes in
Twin38 × 75 in9.25″Twin XL38 × 80 in9.25″Full · 54-inch54 × 75 in9.25″Queen60 × 80 in9.25″King76 × 80 in9.25″California king72 × 84 in9.25″
Taken from the maker’s size options, in the inches it publishes. Tap a size to compare every mattress made in it.
Price for every size
From the maker’s site on Oct 24, 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Video reviews
How it compares
Beside the most similar mattresses from other brands.
| The Purple MattressPurple | Pro FoamBear | The Eco BlissEco Terra | Memory Foam MattressFoamOrder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Grid + foam (all-foam base) | Memory foam | Foam | Memory foam |
| Queen price | $1,599 | $999 | $1,199 | $1,470 |
| Height | 9.25″ | 12″ | 8″ or 10″ or 12″ | 6″ or 8″ or 10″ |
| Trial | 100 nights | 365 nights | 100 nights | See terms |
| Odd sizes | None | None | None | 1 |
| Expert reviews | 5 | 1 | None yet | None yet |
What’s inside
- 1Softflex cover
- 22in Purple GelFlex Grid
- 33.5in polyurethane comfort foam
- 44in polyurethane base foam
- 5Edge support foam (thickness not published)
- Feel
- Medium-firm
- Height
- 9.25″
- Custom sizes
- Not offered for this model
Returns and ordering
Trial and returns
100 nights from delivery; 21-night minimum
Before you order
- Measure inside the frame, not the old mattress
- Check clearance above for the height you pick
- Make sure your base supports it
- Buy sheets in the same exact size
Questions
What is it made of?
2in GelFlex Grid over a 3.5in polyurethane comfort foam and a 4in polyurethane base foam. Edge support foam is also listed. Softflex cover. The published layers total 9.5in against a stated 9.25in profile.
How firm is it?
Medium-firm That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.
Which sizes and heights can I get?
6 sizes, 9.25″. See every size. Confirm your exact size and height with the seller.
Are the reviews about this exact mattress?
No owner reviews we can verify yet. Owner comments gathered from Reddit via RedditRecs were removed: RedditRecs and Reddit ask automated tools not to collect their content.
Where did this information come from?
- 9.25in, medium-firm, layer thicknesses, cover, sizes, Queen $1,599 offer, trial and warranty terms
- search-index list_price $1,599 (no promo), rating 4.5/29,585
- sizes checked 2026-10-17: product-page Specifications list gives Product Dimensions (L x W x H) for each size; size list matches the page variant data. Split King is a standard size, so oddSizes is empty; no made-to-measure offered
Checked 2026-10-15. Specs and terms can change.
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