Both are all-foam beds sold in a single feel, at a lower price than most hybrids. The main practical differences are firmness, price, and what happens if you change your mind.
Pick Casper The One if you want a softer, Medium-firm feel and higher tester scores from Sleep Foundation and NapLab. A Queen is $899 on sale, and a return is free after a 30-night wait.
DeliveryCasper Free, UPS GroundTuft & Needle Free, boxed by FedEx
Where Casper The One wins
Higher tester scores. Sleep Foundation rates it 8.8 overall and NapLab scores it 7.88; Tuft & Needle's Sleep Foundation number is for its older 10 in Legacy Edition.
More return room. Casper caps returns at two of the same product type per customer; Tuft & Needle allows one return or exchange per household every 12 months.
A paid setup option exists. Casper offers in-home delivery and setup for $249; Tuft & Needle offers none, only free old-bed pickup in California.
Where the Tuft & Needle Original wins
Lower price. $200 less for a Queen ($699 against $899).
Independently certified foam. CertiPUR-US and Greenguard Gold certified; Casper doesn't list a certification for The One.
No stated minimum wait. Casper makes you wait 30 nights before a return; Tuft & Needle's page names no minimum.
Side by side
How do the key facts compare?
Every value comes from each brand's own pages, checked Sep 27, 2026. The biggest gaps are firmness, price and certification.
Casper The One and the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II, as each brand publishes them
What will each bed cost, including setup and a return?
Why this matters to you: The sticker price isn't the whole story. Casper offers a paid $249 in-home setup that Tuft & Needle doesn't have at all. Casper also makes you wait 30 nights before a free return; Tuft & Needle states no wait.
Prices checked Sep 27, 2026. The Tuft & Needle Original costs $200 less for a Queen.
Cost calculator
What will you pay to keep, return or exchange it?
Brand prices, Sep 27, 2026
Casper The One
Pay up front
If you return it
If you exchange it
Tuft & Needle Original
Pay up front
If you return it
If you exchange it
Casper's sale prices for its one feel, Medium-firm (list price higher, for example $1,149 for a Queen). Tuft & Needle's prices for its one feel, Firm; no sale was shown on its page.
Size
Casper The One
Tuft & Needle Original
Twin
$699
$399
Twin XL
$779
$499
Full
$859
$599
Queen
$899
$699
King
$1,319
$899
Cal King
$1,319
$899
Split King
$1,558
Not sold
Both brands change prices often, so recheck both before you buy. Tuft & Needle doesn't sell a Split King in this line.
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 The OneFeels sold: Medium-firm only
6
1 Softest10 Firmest
Medium-firm 6
Tuft & Needle OriginalFeels sold: Firm only
Version compared here: not rated
Legacy Edition (different version) 5
Sleep Foundation's firmness ratings. Casper review updated Oct 13, 2025; Tuft & Needle review updated May 12, 2026.
Sleep Foundation hasn't rated the 12 in Firm Original Mattress II compared here. Its 5 is for the 10 in Legacy Edition, a softer bed Tuft & Needle sells separately, so it's listed but kept off the scale.
Who fits
What Sleep Foundation scores are available 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.
Casper sells The One in one feel, and Tuft & Needle's current Original ships in one feel too. Sleep Foundation's numbers below are out of 10. We don't test mattresses ourselves.
Fit finder
See each bed's score for your choices
Sleep Foundation scores
1. How you sleep
2. Your weight
Casper The One
Tuft & Needle Original
Share the bed or switch positions? Check each combination. We don't average scores across sleepers.
Casper The One (Medium Firm) from Sleep Foundation's Casper review, updated Oct 13, 2025. Tuft & Needle's numbers are from Sleep Foundation's review of the 10 in Legacy Edition (Medium), updated May 12, 2026, not the 12 in Firm Original II sold today.
Your weight
Side
Back
Stomach
Under 130 lbs
Casper7.5Tuft & Needle Not rated8other version
Casper8Tuft & Needle Not rated8other version
Casper7.5Tuft & Needle Not rated7other version
130 to 230 lbs
Casper8Tuft & Needle Not rated8.5other version
Casper7Tuft & Needle Not rated7other version
Casper6Tuft & Needle Not rated6.5other version
Over 230 lbs
Casper7Tuft & Needle Not rated7.5other version
Casper6Tuft & Needle Not rated6other version
Casper5Tuft & Needle Not rated6other version
Sleep Foundation hasn't reviewed the current 12 in Original Mattress II - Firm. Its Tuft & Needle numbers are for the older 10 in Legacy Edition, which Tuft & Needle still sells separately. That bed is softer (Medium) than the Firm model compared here.
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. Mattress Clarity and NapLab only scored the Casper.
Scores as each outlet publishes them: Sleep Foundation · Mattress Clarity · NapLab. Sleep Foundation's Tuft & Needle numbers are from its separate review of the 10 in Legacy Edition, updated May 12, 2026, not the Firm Original II sold today.
What they measured
Sleep Foundationout of 10 · Casper review updated Oct 13, 2025
Mattress Clarityout of 5 · Casper only, Sep 21, 2026
NapLabout of 10 · Casper only, May 18, 2026
Overall score
Casper 8.8Tuft & Needle Not scored8.6 other version
Casper 4.83Tuft & Needle Not scored
Casper 7.88Tuft & Needle Not scored
Sleep Foundation scores them close, but its Tuft & Needle number of 8.6 is for the older, softer 10 in Legacy Edition, not the Firm model sold today.
Motion isolation
Casper 8Tuft & Needle Not scored9 other version
Casper 3.5Tuft & Needle Not scored
Casper 8.0Tuft & Needle Not scored
Sleep Foundation's Tuft & Needle score of 9 is for the Legacy Edition. Mattress Clarity and NapLab only scored the Casper.
Edge support
Casper 6.5Tuft & Needle Not scored6.5 other version
Casper 4Tuft & Needle Not scored
Casper 8.2Tuft & Needle Not scored
A tie at Sleep Foundation, again against the older Tuft & Needle build.
Cooling
Casper 7Tuft & Needle Not scored7.5 other version
Casper 3.5Tuft & Needle Not scored
Casper 8.0Tuft & Needle Not scored
Close scores throughout; only Sleep Foundation rates the current Casper against an older Tuft & Needle build.
Pressure relief
Casper 8Tuft & Needle Not scored9 other version
Not scored
Casper 6.0Tuft & Needle Not scored
Not scored by Mattress Clarity.
Sleep Foundation's higher number (9) favors the Legacy Tuft & Needle build; NapLab only scored the Casper.
Ease of moving
Casper 6.5Tuft & Needle Not scored6.5 other version
Not scored
Casper 9.9Tuft & Needle Not scored
Not scored by Mattress Clarity.
A tie at Sleep Foundation. NapLab's high score is for the Casper only.
Smell on arrival
Not scored
Not scored
Casper 6.7Tuft & Needle Not scored
Not scored by Sleep Foundation or Mattress Clarity.
Only NapLab scored this, and only for the Casper. It reported a 12-day off-gassing period.
Feel
Casper 6Tuft & Needle Not scored5 other version
Not scored
Not scored
Not scored by Mattress Clarity or NapLab.
Sleep Foundation calls the Casper Medium Firm (6) and the Legacy Tuft & Needle Medium (5). The Original II sold today is marketed as Firm, one step up from what was scored.
The beds
How is each bed built, and who is it for?
All-foam
Casper The One
Casper The One
The One is Casper's 11 in all-foam mattress, with a knit cover, two comfort foam layers, and a support foam base. Casper sells it in one feel, Medium-firm.
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free, per Casper; specific material not named on the product page
Casper The One, Queen, as Casper lists it. Individual layer thickness not published. Layer order only, not to scale.
It ships free by UPS Ground, and you get 100 nights to decide, but you have to wait 30 nights before you can return it. A return itself is free, with no restocking or pickup fee. Casper's warranty runs 10 years with full coverage the whole time, not prorated.
Who may like this bed?
You want the feel Casper calls Medium-firm; Sleep Foundation scores it 8.8 overall.
You might want to exchange for a different Casper model before the trial ends.
You want the option to pay for in-home setup later; Casper offers it for $249.
Who may prefer another bed?
You want to return it in the first 30 nights; Tuft & Needle states no minimum wait.
You want independently certified foam; Casper doesn't list one for The One.
You want the lowest price; Tuft & Needle costs $200 less for a Queen.
The current Original Mattress II is a 12 in all-foam bed sold in one feel, Firm. It has a cooling cover over two comfort foam layers and a foam base. It replaced the brand's older, softer 10 in design, which is now sold separately as the Legacy Edition.
Fire barrier: rayon fibers treated with ammonium phosphate, per Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II - Firm, Queen, as Tuft & Needle lists it. Individual layer thickness not published. Layer order only, not to scale.
It ships free in a box by FedEx Ground, and most orders arrive within 2 weeks. You get 100 nights to decide; Tuft & Needle doesn't state a minimum wait before a return, and the return itself is free. The foam is CertiPUR-US and Greenguard Gold certified.
Who may like this bed?
You want a firmer feel for less money: $699 for a Queen.
You want certified foam; this bed carries CertiPUR-US and Greenguard Gold marks.
You don't want to wait to return it; no minimum stay is stated.
Who may prefer another bed?
You want a paid setup option; Tuft & Needle offers none, only free old-bed pickup in California.
You want more than one return or exchange a year; the limit is one per household every 12 months.
You want a Sleep Foundation score of the Firm model actually sold; its 8.6 rating is for the older Legacy Edition.
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 brands say their bed is free of fiberglass. Tuft & Needle backs its foam with outside certification; Casper doesn't list one for The One.
Casper The One
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free, material not named
Casper The One
Casper's product page lists the fire barrier as "Fiberglass-free" without naming the material.
No fiberglass, brand says
Every current Casper mattress
Casper's fiberglass article: "Every new Casper model is completely fiberglass-free, and our new mattress lineup reflects how our design approach has evolved over time."
No materials certification listed
Casper The One
Casper's page for this bed doesn't list a CertiPUR-US badge or similar materials certification.
Tuft & Needle Original
Fire barrier: rayon treated with ammonium phosphate
Tuft & Needle Original Mattress II
Tuft & Needle says its fire-resistant barrier is "sewn into the top panel." It's made from rayon fibers treated with ammonium phosphate to help meet flammability standards.
No fiberglass, brand says
Tuft & Needle mattresses
Tuft & Needle's FAQ: "Our mattresses are not manufactured with fiberglass or flame retardants."
CertiPUR-US foams and GREENGUARD Gold
The foam in the Original Mattress II
The product page lists both marks: "CertiPUR-US Certified; Greenguard Gold Certified."
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 and setup compare?
Why this matters to you: Carrying in a boxed bed yourself makes a different first night from paying a helper to set it up. These details decide that evening.
Weights, sizes and delivery 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 for Casper The One and Tuft & Needle Original
Detail
Casper The One
Tuft & Needle Original
Sizes
Twin to Cal King, plus Split King
Twin to Cal King; no Split King
Queen weight
76 lbs
74 lbs
How it arrives
Free UPS Ground shipping; Casper's FAQ describes its mattresses as compressed and rolled into a box
Rolled in a box, free by FedEx Ground
How long it takes
2 to 8 business days after order
Ships in about 4 business days; arrives within 2 weeks
Paid setup and old-bed removal
In-home delivery and setup, $249
No such service outside California; free old-bed pickup in California only
Adjustable base
Works on a firm, solid surface including an adjustable frame
Compatible with most frames, including adjustable frames
Where to buy in person
Casper retail stores
Authorized retail partners, found with Tuft & Needle's online store locator
A California-only detail: Tuft & Needle's free old-mattress removal, through its partner Dimension, is offered only to California customers. Everyone else is pointed to donation, local recycling, city bulk pickup, or a paid junk-removal company.
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 The One: your trial, night by night
Day 1The bed arrives
Night 30The first night you can return it
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 itNo fee statedCasper says it can help you switch models before the trial ends
Limit: more than two returns of the same product type per customer
Casper The One: a 30-night wait, then a free return.
Tuft & Needle Original: your trial, night by night
Day 1The box arrives
Any nightNo minimum wait is stated
Night 100The last night to ask
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to pay
Return it$0Full refund; free return shipping label or pickup
Swap itNo fee statedEmail support@tuftandneedle.com to ask about switching models
Limit: one return or exchange per household per 12 months
Tuft & Needle Original: no stated wait, one return a year.
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 and tuftandneedle.com/pages/warranty, checked Sep 27, 2026.
Rule
Casper The One
Tuft & Needle Original
Sag that counts
Deeper than 1 in
Deeper than 3/4 in
Coverage term
10 years, full coverage, not prorated (5-year on clearance items)
10 years, full coverage, not prorated
Your bed base
A matching foundation or adjustable base that supports the combined weight; slats no more than 4 in apart
A proper foundation that supports the distributed weight of you and the mattress
Stains
Excluded when caused by abuse or damage, including burns, cuts, tears, liquid damage or stains
Excluded. Stains, soiling, tears, burns and discoloration over time aren't covered
If you sell it
Not transferable. Original purchaser only, US or Canada
Not transferable. Covers only the original purchaser and current owner
Shipping for a claim
Casper pays return shipping if a claim needs the mattress sent back
Not stated on the warranty page
Both give a flat 10-year warranty with no prorated fee jump. The gap shows up at the return window instead. Casper makes you wait 30 nights and caps returns at two of the same item. Tuft & Needle states no wait, but allows one return or exchange per household a year.
The two brands use different thresholds. Casper covers a sag deeper than 1 in; Tuft & Needle's line is stricter, at 3/4 in.
Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
Measure from the edge down to the deepest point, then photograph the ruler for your claim.
How to measure a sag before you file a claim with either brand. Drawing not to scale.
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 each site showed them, checked Sep 27, 2026.
Mattress ratings on each brand's page, and company ratings on Trustpilot and the BBB, for Casper The One and Tuft & Needle Original
Site
Casper The One
Tuft & Needle Original
The brand's own site
4.4 from 17,936 reviews
4.6 from 36,324 reviews
These ratings appear on the brand's own product page.
Trustpilot
2.0 from 6,093 reviews; profile claimed
2.2 from 17 reviews; profile not claimed
Tuft & Needle's Trustpilot count is tiny next to its on-site total; most of its feedback sits on its own site.
Better Business Bureau
A- rating; not accredited
A+ rating; accredited
A BBB rating is the BBB's view of how a business is likely to deal with customers, based on its complaint record and other business details (how the BBB rates). It doesn't rate how the bed sleeps.
Both brands' Trustpilot scores sit well below their own-site ratings. We report the numbers side by side and draw no conclusion about either company.
Quick Answers
Quick answers before you buy
Which is cheaper, Casper The One or the Tuft & Needle Original?
The Tuft & Needle Original, by $200 for a Queen ($699 against $899, checked Sep 27, 2026). Casper's price is a sale price off a $1,149 list; Tuft & Needle showed no sale price.
Which mattress is firmer?
The Tuft & Needle Original. It's sold in one feel, Firm. Casper The One is Medium-firm. Neither brand publishes a numeric firmness score.
Which is better for heavier sleepers?
We can't say for the beds sold today. Sleep Foundation's numbers are close, but its Tuft & Needle score is for the older 10 in Legacy Edition (Medium), not the 12 in Firm model compared here. No independent tester has scored the current Firm version.
Which is cheaper to return?
Both are free to return. Casper charges nothing but makes you wait 30 nights first. Tuft & Needle states no minimum wait and also charges nothing.
Does either mattress contain fiberglass?
Neither, both brands say. Tuft & Needle backs its no-fiberglass claim with CertiPUR-US and Greenguard Gold certification. Casper says The One is fiberglass-free but doesn't list an outside certification for it.
How does each one arrive?
Both ship free to your door. Tuft & Needle ships boxed by FedEx Ground, arriving within about 2 weeks. Casper ships by UPS Ground, and its FAQ describes its mattresses as compressed and rolled into a box.
How many times can I return or exchange one?
Tuft & Needle limits you to one return or exchange per household every 12 months. Casper caps returns at two of the same product type per customer and doesn't state a fee or limit for an exchange.
How do the review-site scores compare?
No outlet has scored the current Tuft & Needle Original yet. Sleep Foundation gives the Casper 8.8 against 8.6 for the older Tuft & Needle Legacy Edition, and NapLab scores only the Casper, at 7.88. Mattress Clarity's head-to-head found the Casper better for larger and combination sleepers, and the Tuft & Needle better for lightweight sleepers on a budget.
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.
: Casper's FAQ describes its mattresses as compressed and rolled into a box, so the delivery rows now say so.
: Rechecked both brands' warranty pages. Corrected the claim-shipping rule for both and what happens if you sell a Tuft & Needle.
: 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 each brand's own pages.
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