These are the same brand's two hybrids at different heights and prices. The Dream Max adds 2 in, a second foam zone, and a higher price. Delivery, trial and warranty terms are the same for both.
Pick the Casper Dream if you want the lower price, a Twin size, or Sleep Foundation's slightly higher overall score. A Queen is $1,595.
Pick the Casper Dream Max if you want more cushioning, better pressure relief per two testers, and don't mind paying $1,100 more for a Queen at $2,695.
DeliveryDream Boxed, by UPS GroundDream Max Boxed, by UPS Ground
Where the Casper Dream wins
Lower price. $1,100 less for a Queen.
Sold in Twin. The Dream Max starts at Twin XL.
Higher Sleep Foundation score. 8.9 against the Dream Max's 8.8.
Less off-gassing smell, per NapLab. It scored 7.8 against the Dream Max's 4.7.
Where the Casper Dream Max wins
Higher NapLab overall score. 8.73 against the Dream's 8.68.
Better pressure relief. Sleep Foundation scores it 8.5 against 8; NapLab scores it 9 against 8.
More cushioning. A second layer of zoned foam sits above the coils.
Side by side
How do the key facts compare?
Every value comes from Casper's own pages, checked Sep 27, 2026. Height, price and size range are the differences; trial, returns and warranty are the same, since it's one brand.
Casper Dream and Casper Dream Max, as Casper publishes them
Detail
Casper Dream
Casper Dream Max
Type
Pocketed-coil hybrid
Pocketed-coil hybrid
Queen price
$1,595 (sale)
$2,695 (sale)
Height
12 in
14 in
Feel
Medium
Medium Soft
Twin size
Sold
Not sold
Top
Breathe Flex foam over one zoned Align Memory Foam layer
Breathe+ Flex foam over two zoned foam layers
Coils
Individually pocketed Flex Coils; no count published
Individually pocketed Flex Coils; no count published
Fire barrier
Fiberglass-free; material not named for this model
Fiberglass-free; material not named for this model
What will each bed cost, including setup and a return?
Why this matters to you:The Dream Max costs more at every size it's sold in, and it isn't sold in Twin at all. Trial, return and warranty terms are identical either way, since both are Casper's own policies.
Sale prices, checked Sep 27, 2026. The Dream Max costs about $1,100 more for a Queen.
Cost calculator
What will you pay to keep, return or exchange it?
Brand prices, Sep 27, 2026
Casper Dream
Pay up front
If you return it
If you exchange it
Casper Dream Max
Pay up front
If you return it
If you exchange it
Sale prices. The Dream Max has no Twin option; every other size costs more than the same size Dream.
Size
Casper Dream
Casper Dream Max
Twin
$1,295
Not sold
Twin XL
$1,375
$2,175
Full
$1,495
$2,575
Queen
$1,595
$2,695
King
$2,195
$3,395
Cal King
$2,195
$3,395
Split King
$2,750
$4,350
Casper shows these as sale prices against a higher "Comp. Value" list price on each product page. Prices change often, so recheck both before you buy.
Firmness
Feels checked on each brand's site · Sep 27, 2026
How firm is each bed?
Why this matters to you: Brands name their feels their own way, so one brand's Medium can be another's Luxury Firm. Sleep Foundation rates the feels it has reviewed on one 10-point scale.
Each bed here comes in one feel, shown on Sleep Foundation's 10-point firmness scale, where 1 is softest and 10 is firmest. Feel names are each brand's own; the note below flags any that differ or weren't rated. We don't test beds ourselves.
Casper DreamFeels sold: Medium only
5
1 Softest10 Firmest
Medium 5
Casper Dream MaxFeels sold: Medium Soft only
5
1 Softest10 Firmest
Medium Soft 5
Sleep Foundation's firmness ratings. Both from Sleep Foundation's Casper Dream review, updated Oct 14, 2025.
Both land at 5, though Sleep Foundation's testers said the Dream Max felt slightly softer.
Who fits
How did Sleep Foundation score each bed for your sleep position and weight?
Why this matters to you: Sleep Foundation scores each feel separately for lighter, average and heavier sleepers in each position, so a feel that suits one sleeper can score lower for another. These are one outlet's scores, not a promise of how a bed will feel to you.
Both beds come in one feel each. Below is Sleep Foundation's score for each sleep position and body weight, out of 10. We don't test beds ourselves.
Fit finder
See each bed's score for your choices
Sleep Foundation scores
1. How you sleep
2. Your weight
Casper Dream
Casper Dream Max
Share the bed or switch positions? Check each combination. We don't average scores across sleepers.
Best-scoring feel of each bed, out of 10. Bold marks the higher score, or both when they tie. Both from Sleep Foundation's joint Casper Dream review, updated Oct 14, 2025.
Your weight
Side
Back
Stomach
Under 130 lbs
Dream8Dream Max8.5
Dream7.5Dream Max7.5
Dream6.5Dream Max6
130 to 230 lbs
Dream7.5Dream Max7.5
Dream6Dream Max6.5
Dream5Dream Max5
Over 230 lbs
Dream6.5Dream Max6
Dream5Dream Max5.5
Dream4.5Dream Max4.5
Sleep Foundation rates both feels a 5 (Medium) on its firmness scale; testers said the Dream Max felt slightly softer in person.
Tester results
What do review sites say about feel, cooling, partner movement and edge support?
Why this matters to you: Review sites score the same bed differently. Each uses its own scale and tests, so we show every score as it was published and never add them up into one winner.
We don't test mattresses. These are three outlets' published scores, each on its own scale, never averaged. The higher score in each pair is marked; a tie is not.
Scores as each outlet publishes them: Sleep Foundation · Mattress Clarity · NapLab. Sleep Foundation reviews the Dream and Dream Max together and splits some categories by model; Mattress Clarity has no separate Dream Max review. The Dream Max's overall 8.8 comes from a card on Sleep Foundation's main Casper review page.
What they measured
Sleep Foundationout of 10 · joint Casper Dream review updated Oct 14, 2025
Mattress Clarityout of 5 · Dream reviewed Sep 16, 2026
NapLabout of 10 · May 18, 2026
Overall score
Dream 8.9Dream Max 8.8
Dream 3.7Dream Max Not scored
Dream 8.68Dream Max 8.73
Almost even. Sleep Foundation scores the Dream a touch higher; NapLab scores the Dream Max a touch higher. Mattress Clarity has no Dream Max review.
Motion isolation
Dream 7.5Dream Max 7
Dream 3Dream Max Not scored
Dream 8Dream Max 8.1
Close either way. Sleep Foundation favors the Dream; NapLab favors the Dream Max.
Edge support
Dream 7Dream Max 6.5
Dream 3Dream Max Not scored
Dream 8.9Dream Max 8.4
The Dream, at Sleep Foundation and NapLab. Mattress Clarity didn't score the Dream Max.
Cooling
Dream 7Dream Max 8
Dream 4Dream Max Not scored
Dream 9Dream Max 9
Sleep Foundation favors the Dream Max. NapLab scores them a tie.
Pressure relief
Dream 8Dream Max 8.5
Not scored
Dream 8Dream Max 9
Not scored by Mattress Clarity.
The Dream Max, at Sleep Foundation and NapLab. The extra foam zone adds pressure relief.
Durability
Dream 6Dream Max 6
Dream 4Dream Max Not scored
Not scored
Not scored by NapLab.
Sleep Foundation scores them a tie. Mattress Clarity has no Dream Max review to compare.
Smell on arrival
Not scored
Not scored
Dream 7.8Dream Max 4.7
Not scored by Sleep Foundation or Mattress Clarity.
The Dream, per NapLab. It reported a stronger, longer-lasting smell out of the box on the Dream Max.
The beds
How is each bed built, and who is it for?
Pocketed-coil hybrid
Casper Dream
Casper Dream
The Dream is Casper's 12 in hybrid, built with zoned Align Memory Foam over individually pocketed springs. It's sold in one feel, Medium, and comes in every size from Twin to Split King.
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free, per Casper; the material isn't named for this model
Casper Dream, as Casper lists it. Coil count and individual layer thicknesses aren't published. Layer order only, not to scale.
It ships free by UPS Ground in 2 to 8 business days, or you can pay $249 for in-home delivery and setup. You get 100 nights, with a 30-night wait before a return, and no restocking or pickup fee. Sleep Foundation scores it 8 out of 10 for side sleepers under 130 lbs, and 7.5 from 130 to 230 lbs.
Who may like this bed?
You want the lower price; a Queen costs $1,100 less than the Dream Max.
You want Twin; the Dream Max doesn't come in that size.
You'd rather have a firmer-feeling bed; testers call the Dream Max softer.
Who may prefer another bed?
You want more room to move at night; the Dream Max is 2 in taller.
You want Casper's more cushioned top; the Dream Max adds an extra memory foam zone.
You sleep on your back or stomach over 230 lbs; both beds score low there.
The Dream Max adds a second layer of zoned foam on top of the Dream's build, for 14 in total. Casper calls the feel Medium Soft. It isn't sold in Twin.
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free, per Casper; the material isn't named for this model
Casper Dream Max, as Casper lists it. Coil count and individual layer thicknesses aren't published. Layer order only, not to scale.
Delivery, trial and warranty terms match the Dream. Sleep Foundation scores the Medium feel 8.5 out of 10 for side sleepers under 130 lbs and 7.5 from 130 to 230 lbs. NapLab measured stronger off-gassing out of the box than the Dream.
Who may like this bed?
You want an extra 2 in of height and a second foam zone.
You want better pressure relief; Sleep Foundation and NapLab score it higher there.
You need a size other than Twin; every other size is available.
Who may prefer another bed?
You want the lower price; the Dream costs $1,100 less for a Queen.
You need a Twin; Casper doesn't sell the Dream Max in that size.
A strong new-mattress smell bothers you; NapLab found it lasted longer here.
What do the brands say about fire barriers, fiberglass and certifications?
Why this matters to you: Every mattress sold in the U.S. must pass a federal open-flame test. Some brands pass it with a barrier made with glass fiber, which can get out if the cover is removed. Know what's inside before it's in your bedroom.
Both beds are Casper's current models, and Casper says its whole current lineup is fiberglass-free. Neither product page names the exact barrier material for this model.
Casper Dream
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free, material not named
Casper Dream
Casper's product page lists the bed as "Fiberglass-free" but doesn't name the barrier material for this model.
No fiberglass, brand says
Casper's current mattress lineup
Casper's own article: "Every new Casper model is completely fiberglass-free." It says these models use rayon or proprietary silica blends for fire safety.
No materials certification listed
Casper Dream
Casper's page for this bed doesn't list a CertiPUR-US badge or similar materials certification.
Casper Dream Max
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free, material not named
Casper Dream Max
Casper's product page lists the bed as "fiberglass-free" but doesn't name the barrier material for this model.
No fiberglass, brand says
Casper's current mattress lineup
Casper's own article: "Every new Casper model is completely fiberglass-free." It says these models use rayon or proprietary silica blends for fire safety.
American Chiropractic Association endorsed
Casper Dream Max
This is a professional endorsement named on Casper's page, not an independent lab certification like CertiPUR-US.
Check the law tag when it arrives. It lists what the bed is made of. If it doesn't settle the fiberglass question, ask the brand in writing. Never remove a cover that says not to. Why fiberglass in mattresses matters →
Living with it
How do delivery, setup and care compare?
Why this matters to you: The two beds ship and return the same way. Where they differ is size range and how much bed you're lifting into place.
Weights, sizes and care rules from each brand's own pages. Delivery terms here are for the contiguous U.S.; check with the brand for Alaska, Hawaii and other areas.
Delivery, setup and care for Casper Dream and Casper Dream Max
Detail
Casper Dream
Casper Dream Max
Sizes
Twin to Cal King, plus Split King
Twin XL to Cal King, plus Split King; no Twin
Queen weight
99 lbs
102 lbs
How it arrives
Boxed, by UPS Ground
Boxed, by UPS Ground
How long it takes
2 to 8 business days
2 to 8 business days
Paid setup service
Optional in-home delivery and setup, $249; old-bed removal via LoadUp, $150 (not in California)
Optional in-home delivery and setup, $249; old-bed removal via LoadUp, $150 (not in California)
Adjustable base
Yes, on a firm base with slats no more than 4 in apart
Yes, on a firm base with slats no more than 4 in apart
Care
Don't remove the cover. Spot-clean with water and mild detergent, then air dry fully
Don't remove the cover. Spot-clean with water and mild detergent, then air dry fully
The one size gap that matters: the Dream Max isn't sold in Twin. If you need that size, the Dream is your only option between these two.
Fine print
Terms checked on each brand's site · Sep 27, 2026
What are the trial, return and exchange rules?
Why this matters to you: "Free returns" and "lifetime warranty" both come with rules. Know what a return costs you before the bed arrives.
Here's what each brand's own policy pages say, in plain words.
Casper Dream: your trial, night by night
Day 1The box arrives
Night 30The first night you can return
Night 100The last night to ask
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to pay
Return it$0No restocking, pickup or processing fees
Swap it$0Casper says availability may vary by original purchase
Not covered by the trial: returns capped at two of the same product per customer
Casper Dream: a 100-night trial, free return.
Casper Dream Max: your trial, night by night
Day 1The box arrives
Night 30The first night you can return
Night 100The last night to ask
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to pay
Return it$0No restocking, pickup or processing fees
Swap it$0Casper says availability may vary by original purchase
Not covered by the trial: returns capped at two of the same product per customer
Casper Dream Max: the same 100-night trial and free return.
Warranty
Terms checked on each brand's site · Sep 27, 2026
What does each warranty cover, and what voids it?
Why this matters to you: A warranty covers defects, not comfort. Your bed base, stains and how deep a sag is all decide whether a claim is paid.
From casper.com/pages/warranty, checked Sep 27, 2026. The same policy covers both beds.
Rule
Casper Dream
Casper Dream Max
Sag that counts
Deeper than 1 in
Deeper than 1 in
Term
10 years, free repair or replacement
10 years, free repair or replacement
Prorated years
None; full coverage the whole term
None; full coverage the whole term
Your bed base
Slats flat, wooden, no more than 4 in apart
Slats flat, wooden, no more than 4 in apart
Stains
Void if caused by abuse or damage, including stains
Void if caused by abuse or damage, including stains
If you sell it
Ends. Original buyer only, US or Canada
Ends. Original buyer only, US or Canada
Shipping for a claim
Casper pays return shipping if a claim needs the mattress sent back
Casper pays return shipping if a claim needs the mattress sent back
The warranty is identical for both beds, since Casper applies one policy across its current mattress lineup. The only real trade-off is price against the extra height and foam.
Owner reviews
Review counts change daily
What do owner and company ratings show?
Why this matters to you: Each site draws a different mix of reviewers. Brand sites rate the mattress; Trustpilot and the BBB rate the company.
Ratings as Casper's own pages showed them, checked Sep 27, 2026. Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau rate the company, not either mattress by itself.
Mattress ratings on each brand's page, and company ratings on Trustpilot and the BBB, for Casper Dream and Casper Dream Max
Site
Casper Dream
Casper Dream Max
The brand's own site
4.5 from 4,429 reviews (Dream page)
4.4 from 2,504 reviews (Dream Max page)
These ratings appear on the brand's own product page.
Trustpilot
2.0 from 6,093 reviews; profile claimed
2.0 from 6,093 reviews; profile claimed
Same company-wide Trustpilot profile for both beds.
Better Business Bureau
A- rating; not accredited
A- rating; not accredited
Same company-wide BBB profile for both beds.
What stands out: Casper's Trustpilot score sits well below its own site rating for both beds. We report both numbers and draw no conclusion about the company.
Quick Answers
Quick answers before you buy
Which is cheaper, the Casper Dream or the Dream Max?
The Dream, by about $1,100 for a Queen ($1,595 against $2,695, checked Sep 27, 2026).
What's the height difference?
2 in. The Dream is 12 in tall; the Dream Max is 14 in, with an extra zoned foam layer.
Which one is firmer?
The Dream. Casper calls it Medium against the Dream Max's Medium Soft, though Sleep Foundation rates both a 5 out of 10 on its firmness scale.
Is the Dream Max sold in every size?
No. It skips Twin entirely; the smallest size is Twin XL. The Dream is sold in every size from Twin up.
Does either mattress contain fiberglass?
Casper says no for its current lineup, though neither product page names the exact barrier material for these two models.
Are the return and warranty terms the same?
Yes. Both get a 100-night trial with a 30-night wait, a fee-free return, and the same 10-year warranty with no prorated years.
Which scores higher with testers?
It's close. Sleep Foundation scores the Dream slightly higher overall (8.9 to 8.8); NapLab scores the Dream Max slightly higher (8.73 to 8.68).
Does either one smell more out of the box?
The Dream Max, per NapLab. It reported a stronger smell that lasted longer than on the Dream.
Brand facts come from each brand's own pages. Scores come from the outlets named. The date shows when we last checked, or when the outlet last updated.
: Rechecked Casper's pages. Corrected the Dream Max foam description and the claim-shipping rule on its warranty page.
: Rebuilt this comparison with prices by size, a cost calculator, fit by position and weight, and tester scores. Fire barriers, returns and warranty rules were rechecked on Casper's own pages.
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