Casper Essential Vs Purple- Which Should You Choose?

Casper Essential and Purple’s original model are both popular mattresses available for order online. These mattresses have similar feels, but they use different materials that will appeal to different sleepers. We’ll compare them here to help you make a more informed decision.

Key Similarities

Both are are made with three layers.
Both have no coils.
Both have responsive surfaces.
Both are suitable for side sleepers.
They are close in thickness. (Purple is 9.5 inches thick, compared to Casper Essential’s 8.5 inches.)
Both offer 100-day trials.
Both offer free shipping.

Key Differences

Purple costs more. ($699-$1,299 for the original Purple, $350-$725 for Casper Essential)
Casper Essential is more of a budget mattress.
Purple is suitable for more sleep styles.
Casper Essential uses memory foam.
Purple uses its proprietary hyper-elastic polymer in the top layer
Casper Essential is just a little softer.

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Casper Essential Construction

Casper Essential has a soft polyknit cover.
The first layer is a 2 inches of bouncy, breathable, open-celled “Fusion Foam.”
1.5 inches of responsive memory foam comprise the middle, conforming to your contours.
The support layer is 4.5 inches of durable polyfoam.

Read Our Full Casper Essential Review Here

Purple Construction

The original Purple has a relatively simple construction. This model has just three layers.
Purple’s cover is a breathable blend of viscose, polyester and polyester-lycra.
On top is a 2-inch layer of hyper-elastic polymer. This unique material gives the mattress its particular bounciness, pressure relief and coolness. It is both supportive and pressure-relieving at the same time.
In the middle is 3.5 inches of relatively dense polyurethane foam.
The base is 4 inches of denser polyurethane foam.

Read Our Full Original Purple Mattress Review Here

Construction Differences/Notes

Both are made of three layers.
Neither has coils.
Both have springy surfaces.
Both are responsive to pressure.
Purple offers better support to back sleepers.
Purple is overall more supportive.
Casper Essential works well for children & teens.

Firmness/Feel Differences

Both mattresses are responsive, springy and relatively soft. I believe most will think the Essential is softer. The Purple is both firm and pressure-relieving at the same time. The only type of sleeper who might think it’s too firm is a lightweight side sleeper.

Motion Transfer Differences:

Both mattresses isolate motion well. I would give the Essential a little bit of an advantage in this area, but the differences are not huge.

Pick Casper Essential If:

You are a lightweight and you sleep on your side– Casper Essential is just a little softer. Also, people who weigh less may not get the full benefit of Purple’s gel, which requires some weight in order to be responsive.
You want to save money– This is a budget mattress and it’s great for something like a guest room.

Pick Purple If:

You weigh more– Purple is more supportive and most likely can handle people of bigger weight better.
You switch positions in the night– Purple’s unique top material makes it supportive for side, back and stomach sleepers alike.

Conclusion

These are two mattresses that will appeal to some of the same people, but not in all cases. Hopefully this comparison helped you determine which is a better fit for you. Please leave any specific questions about Purple or Casper Essential in the comments.

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