I get a lot of questions about the Purple mattress because of their creative marketing, so I was excited to try the mattress for myself. It’s made of a very unique material, so in some ways this mattress is difficult to compare to other popular options (see how Purple compares HERE).
Overall I really liked the Purple mattress, but I had a few small complaints as well. Read on for my full Purple mattress review (and raw egg test).
You will love the Purple mattress if you…
- Are looking for pressure relief – I found Purple’s unique material is actually great for pressure relief (that’s what they’re trying to show with the raw egg test).
- Want the bed-in-a-b0x online business model – it’s hard to compare Purple to any other mattress (price-wise) due to the unique material, but the online-only business model still applies.
- Sleep in multiple positions – I thought Purple is one of the few mattresses that is comfortable when sleeping on the back, side, and stomach.
- Want to sleep cool – the Purple mattress definitely sleeps cool, cooler than almost any other mattress I have reviewed (and I tried it during the NYC summer).
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You may not like the Purple mattress if you…
- Want a mattress you understand – Is it memory foam? More like a latex mattress? Definitely not spring. It’s hard to categorize Purple, which may be difficult for some shoppers.
- Want durability proof – it’s possible that Purple may be more durable than other materials. However with a relatively new mattress, there’s really no way to tell, and traditional specs (eg foam density) don’t apply.
Firmness and Feel
Since the Purple mattress has a unique comfort layer material (hyper-elastic polymer), it’s no surprise it has a very unique feel. Like a latex mattress, Purple springs back very quickly and sleeps cool.
In terms of firmness, it’s probably a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale – but it is also very pressure relieving as well, so I think the normal “firmness scale” isn’t as useful as it can be.
Purple Mattress Raw Egg Test
As you can see in the video, I had a good time with the raw egg test! This isn’t a scientific test, or one that is even performed on mattresses regularly, so I don’t know if I “did it correctly” in either attempt.
No matter the results of a raw egg test, know that this test is meant to show that the mattress is very pressure relieving. And from my experience sleeping on the mattress, I found this to be true.
Purple Mattress Construction
The Purple mattress is made of three layers:
- 2 inches of hyper-elastic polymer
- 3.5 inches of 1.8 lb polyurethane foam
- 4.0 inches of 2.0 lb polyurethane foam
The top layer is really the story of Purple, with a very unique material that accounts for the bounciness, pressure relief, and sleeping cool.
Below is the cover, made of viscose (27%), polyester (69%), and polyester-lycra (4%). I found the mattress cover to be nice to the touch and very breathable.
Motion Transfer Test
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Purple mattress in terms of motion transfer since it doesn’t fall into the typical memory foam, latex foam, and innerspring categories.
As you can see in the video below, the mattress performs quite well. It isn’t as good as a high quality memory foam mattress in terms of motion transfer, but I think it is a great option for most couples.
Other things to note:
- Purple is sold only online
- They offer a 10 year warranty
- Purple recommends stretchy sheets to get the full benefits of the mattress
- They have a 100 night sleep trial period
Final Recommendation
Overall I had a great experience sleeping on Purple. The feeling is definitely unique, and a little hard to describe (sorry readers!), but I really liked it. Great for sleeping in any position, definitely pressure relieving, and it sleeps cool.
It’s hard to know if you’re getting a great price, since there is really no competitor with similar materials, but I think the sleeping experience does compare favorably to other online-only mattresses sold at this price.
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