These are Purple's two all-foam beds, built the same way at different heights and softness. The Purple Mattress is medium-firm and 9.25 in tall; PurplePlus is medium and 11 in tall, with more foam under the grid. Testers score them almost the same overall.
Pick the Purple Mattress if you want the lower price ($1,599 for a Queen) or you're a side sleeper who likes a firmer feel.
Return costPurple No flat fee, after 21 daysPurplePlus No flat fee, after 21 days
WarrantyPurple 10 yearsPurplePlus 10 years
Where the Purple Mattress wins
Lower price. $500 less for a Queen.
Firmer feel. Medium-firm against PurplePlus's medium.
Better for heavier sleepers. Sleep Foundation scores it higher, or the same, in every position over 230 lbs.
Where PurplePlus wins
Better motion isolation. Sleep Foundation scores it a full point higher.
Taller profile. 11 in against 9.25 in, with more comfort foam.
Better for a lighter side sleeper. Sleep Foundation's highest score on either page (9 out of 10) goes to PurplePlus.
Side by side
How do the key facts compare?
Every value comes from Purple's own pages, checked Sep 27, 2026. The two beds share a warranty, trial and return policy; the differences are height, softness and price.
The Purple Mattress and PurplePlus, as Purple publishes them
Detail
Purple Mattress
PurplePlus
Type
Gel grid, all-foam
Gel grid, all-foam
Queen price
$1,599
$2,099
Height
9.25 in
11 in
Feel
Medium-firm
Medium
Construction
GelFlex Grid over 3.5 in comfort foam and a 4 in base
GelFlex Grid over 2 in and 3 in comfort foam layers and a 4 in base
Queen weight
88 lbs
109 lbs
Fire barrier
Fiberglass-free fire sock, not chemically treated
Fiberglass-free fire sock, not chemically treated
Trial
100 days; sleep on it 21 days first
100 days; sleep on it 21 days first
Return cost
Free pickup; Purple may keep shipping costs, up to its standard freight charge, which it doesn't publish
Free pickup; Purple may keep shipping costs, up to its standard freight charge, which it doesn't publish
Exchange
One exchange allowed; Purple may charge shipping, up to its standard freight charge
One exchange allowed; Purple may charge shipping, up to its standard freight charge
Warranty
10 years on the mattress, 2 years on the cover
10 years on the mattress, 2 years on the cover
Delivery
Free, ships rolled in a box with handles
Free, ships rolled in a box with handles, 1 to 2 days
What will each bed cost, including setup and a return?
Why this matters to you: Both beds ship free in a box with no in-home setup listed on either product page. The price difference is mostly the extra foam and height in PurplePlus.
Prices as shown on Purple's site, checked Sep 27, 2026. PurplePlus costs $500 more for a Queen, and the gap is close to that at every size.
Cost calculator
What will you pay to keep, return or exchange it?
Brand prices, Sep 27, 2026
Purple Mattress
Pay up front
If you return it
If you exchange it
PurplePlus
Pay up front
If you return it
If you exchange it
Neither page showed a crossed-out list price this week, so these are shown as standard current prices, not confirmed sale prices.
Size
Purple Mattress
PurplePlus
Twin
$1,099
$1,599
Twin XL
$1,299
$1,799
Full
$1,499
$1,999
Queen
$1,599
$2,099
King
$2,199
$2,599
Cal King
$2,199
$2,599
Split King
$2,598
$3,598
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.
Purple MattressFeels sold: Medium-firm only
6
1 Softest10 Firmest
Medium-firm 6
PurplePlusFeels sold: Medium only
5
1 Softest10 Firmest
Medium 5
Sleep Foundation's firmness ratings. Purple Mattress review updated Oct 14, 2025; PurplePlus review updated Oct 16, 2025.
Each sells one feel. The original Purple rates one step firmer.
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 bed by 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
Purple Mattress
PurplePlus
Share the bed or switch positions? Check each combination. We don't average scores across sleepers.
Sleep Foundation's score for each bed's one feel, out of 10. Bold marks the higher score. Purple Mattress review updated Oct 14, 2025; PurplePlus review updated Oct 16, 2025.
Your weight
Side
Back
Stomach
Under 130 lbs
Purple8PurplePlus9
Purple7PurplePlus7
Purple7PurplePlus6
130 to 230 lbs
Purple8.5PurplePlus8.5
Purple6.5PurplePlus6
Purple6PurplePlus5.5
Over 230 lbs
Purple8PurplePlus7.5
Purple5.5PurplePlus5.5
Purple5PurplePlus5
PurplePlus scores higher for lighter side sleepers and ties for lighter back sleepers. The Purple Mattress scores higher, or ties, for heavier sleepers in every position.
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 hasn't reviewed PurplePlus, so its score there is blank.
Sleep Foundationout of 10 · Purple Mattress updated Oct 14, 2025; PurplePlus updated Oct 16, 2025
Mattress Clarityout of 5 · Purple reviewed Sep 21, 2026; no PurplePlus review
NapLabout of 10 · both reviewed May 18, 2026
Overall score
Purple 8.3PurplePlus 8.3
Purple 4.1PurplePlus Not scored
Purple 8.88PurplePlus 8.38
Sleep Foundation calls it a tie. NapLab scores the original Purple Mattress higher.
Motion isolation
Purple 8PurplePlus 9
Purple 3PurplePlus Not scored
Purple 10PurplePlus 7
Sleep Foundation favors PurplePlus; NapLab favors the Purple Mattress. The testers disagree.
Edge support
Purple 6.5PurplePlus 6.5
Purple 4PurplePlus Not scored
Purple 5.1PurplePlus 7.3
Sleep Foundation calls it a tie; NapLab favors PurplePlus.
Cooling
Purple 8PurplePlus 7.5
Purple 4.5PurplePlus Not scored
Purple 10PurplePlus 9
Sleep Foundation and NapLab favor the Purple Mattress, by a small margin.
Pressure relief
Purple 8PurplePlus 8.5
Not scored
Purple 9PurplePlus 9
Not scored by Mattress Clarity.
Sleep Foundation favors PurplePlus; NapLab calls it a tie.
Ease of moving
Purple 6.5PurplePlus 5.5
Not scored
Purple 10PurplePlus 10
Not scored by Mattress Clarity.
Sleep Foundation favors the Purple Mattress; NapLab ties them.
Smell on arrival
Not scored
Not scored
Purple 8.9PurplePlus 6.9
Not scored by Sleep Foundation or Mattress Clarity.
NapLab scored more off-gassing from PurplePlus than from the original Purple Mattress. Neither Sleep Foundation nor Mattress Clarity scores this category.
The beds
How is each bed built, and who is it for?
Gel grid, all-foam
Purple Mattress
Purple Mattress
This is Purple's original bed: a 2 in GelFlex Grid over two layers of polyurethane foam, 9.25 in tall, with no coils. Purple calls the feel medium-firm.
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free fire sock, not chemically treated, per Purple
The Purple Mattress, Queen, as Purple lists it. Its layer sizes add up to a little more than its 9.25 in height. Layer order only, not to scale.
It ships rolled in a box with free shipping. You get 100 days, but you'll need to sleep on it for 21 days before you can send it back; the pickup itself is free. Sleep Foundation scores it 8.5 for side sleepers from 130 to 230 lbs, its best position.
Who may like this bed?
You want the lower price of the two.
You sleep mostly on your side; Sleep Foundation scores it highest there.
You want a firmer feel than PurplePlus.
Who may prefer another bed?
You're a back or stomach sleeper who wants more cushion; PurplePlus scores close or a little lower, so neither stands out there.
You want in-home setup; neither model's product page offers one.
You want a taller bed; PurplePlus is 11 in against this bed's 9.25 in.
PurplePlus is Purple's step-up all-foam bed: the same 2 in GelFlex Grid, but over two comfort foam layers and a thicker base, for 11 in total. Purple calls the feel medium, softer than the original Purple Mattress.
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free fire sock, not chemically treated, per Purple
PurplePlus, Queen, as Purple lists it. Layer order only, not to scale.
It ships rolled in a box with handles, with free shipping in 1 to 2 days. You get the same 100-day trial with a 21-day wait before a return; the pickup is free, but shipping may come off the refund. Sleep Foundation scores it 9 for side sleepers under 130 lbs, its best spot.
Who may like this bed?
You want a softer, more body-cradling feel than the original Purple.
You're a lighter side sleeper; Sleep Foundation scores it highest there.
You want a taller bed, 11 in against Purple's 9.25 in.
Who may prefer another bed?
You want the lower price; PurplePlus costs $500 more for a Queen.
You're a heavier back or stomach sleeper; both beds score similarly low there.
You want in-home setup; neither model's product page offers one.
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 use the same fire barrier construction. Purple names a fiberglass-free fire sock for both, and says plainly that neither contains fiberglass.
Purple Mattress
Fire barrier: fiberglass-free fire sock
The Purple Mattress
Purple's spec sheet: "Fiberglass-free fire sock (not chemically treated)."
No fiberglass, brand says
Purple's product pages
Purple uses this fiberglass-free fire sock construction across its mattress line.
CertiPUR-US foams and Clean-Air Gold
The foam layers
Purple names both certifications for this model's foam; neither covers the cover or grid.
The same fiberglass-free fire sock construction Purple uses across its mattress line.
CertiPUR-US foams and Clean-Air Gold
The foam layers
Purple names both certifications for this model's foam; neither covers the cover or grid.
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: Both ship the same way, so the real differences are height, weight and how each one feels underneath you.
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 Purple Mattress and PurplePlus
Detail
Purple Mattress
PurplePlus
Sizes
Twin to Cal King, plus Split King (2-pack)
Twin to Cal King, plus Split King (2-pack)
Queen weight
88 lbs
109 lbs
How it arrives
Rolled and compressed in a box, with handles
Rolled and compressed in a box, with handles
How long it takes
Ships in 1 to 2 days
Ships in 1 to 2 days
Adjustable base
Yes, tested to at least 750 lbs with Purple's own base
Yes, tested to at least 750 lbs with Purple's own base
Care
Spot clean with mild detergent; no machine washing or drying
Spot clean with mild detergent; no machine washing or drying
Try it in a store
Purple Stores, Purple Select Retailers and Mattress Firm
Purple Stores, Purple Select Retailers and Mattress Firm
Where they differ: PurplePlus is 1.75 in taller and 21 lbs heavier for a Queen, with an extra foam layer under the grid. Everything about how it ships, ages and gets cared for is the same.
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.
Purple Mattress: your trial, night by night
Day 1The box arrives
Day 21The first night you can return
Day 100The last night to ask
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to pay
Return itNot publishedShipping up to Purple's standard freight charge, plus any discount and interest, come off the refund
Swap itShipping may applyOne exchange allowed; the 100-night trial keeps running, with at least 30 days after the new bed arrives
Limit: one exchange per mattress
The Purple Mattress: a 21-day wait, then a return with no flat fee; shipping may come off the refund.
PurplePlus: your trial, night by night
Day 1The box arrives
Day 21The first night you can return
Day 100The last night to ask
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to pay
Return itNot publishedShipping up to Purple's standard freight charge, plus any discount and interest, come off the refund
Swap itShipping may applyOne exchange allowed; the 100-night trial keeps running, with at least 30 days after the new bed arrives
Limit: one exchange per mattress
PurplePlus: the same 21-day wait and return rule.
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 purple.com/warranty and purple.com/returns, checked Sep 27, 2026. Both beds share the same Purple policy.
Rule
Purple Mattress
PurplePlus
Sag that counts
Deeper than 1.00 in
Deeper than 1.00 in
Years 1 through 10
Covered under the mattress warranty
Covered under the mattress warranty
After 100 days
You pay shipping for any claim
You pay shipping for any claim
Your bed base
Slats no more than 3.5 in apart, plus center support and 4 to 6 legs
Slats no more than 3.5 in apart, plus center support and 4 to 6 legs
Stains
Not covered. Tears, stains, odors and liquid damage are excluded
Not covered. Tears, stains, odors and liquid damage are excluded
If you sell it
Ends. Void if resold or donated
Ends. Void if resold or donated
Shipping for a claim
After 100 days you pay transport costs, up to Purple's standard freight charge
After 100 days you pay transport costs, up to Purple's standard freight charge
The two share one warranty. Both are covered for 10 years on the mattress and 2 years on the cover, with the same rules for the bed base, stains and shipping.
Both beds share the same rule: a dip deeper than 1.00 in, measured after the mattress fully recovers from load.
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. 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 Purple's own site and Trustpilot showed them, checked Sep 27, 2026. Both models share one BBB profile and one Trustpilot profile, since they're the same company.
Mattress ratings on each brand's page, and company ratings on Trustpilot and the BBB, for Purple Mattress and PurplePlus
Site
Purple Mattress
PurplePlus
The brand's own site
4.5 from 29,566 reviews (Purple Mattress page)
4.3 from 821 reviews (PurplePlus page)
These ratings appear on the brand's own product page.
Trustpilot
1.3 from 103 reviews; profile not claimed
1.3 from 103 reviews; profile not claimed
This is Purple's one brand-wide Trustpilot profile, far below either model's own site rating. The profile is unclaimed.
Better Business Bureau
A+ rating; accredited since 2019
A+ rating; accredited since 2019
One BBB profile covers the whole Purple brand, not either model by itself.
We haven't read enough owner reviews of either model on its own to name a pattern for one over the other, so we don't.
Quick Answers
Quick answers before you buy
Which is cheaper, the Purple Mattress or PurplePlus?
The Purple Mattress, by $500 for a Queen ($1,599 against $2,099, checked Sep 27, 2026).
Which is firmer, Purple or PurplePlus?
The original Purple Mattress. Purple calls it medium-firm; it calls PurplePlus medium, a softer feel with more foam under the grid.
Which is better for a heavier sleeper?
Neither stands out. Sleep Foundation scores both close for back and stomach sleepers over 230 lbs (5 to 5.5 out of 10). The Purple Mattress scores a little higher for side sleepers there.
Which is cheaper to return?
Both follow the same rule. Purple's 100-day trial requires 21 days first. Pickup is free, but Purple may keep shipping costs, up to its standard freight charge, which it doesn't publish.
Do either of these mattresses contain fiberglass?
No, Purple says. Both use the same fiberglass-free fire sock construction. Check the law tag on either bed.
Does either one ship with in-home setup?
Neither product page lists one. Both ship rolled in a box with handles and free standard shipping.
How much taller is PurplePlus?
1.75 in taller. PurplePlus is 11 in; the Purple Mattress is 9.25 in. PurplePlus also weighs 21 lbs more for a Queen.
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 Purple's pages. Corrected the exchange trial rule, claim shipping costs after 100 days, and handles, which both beds have.
: 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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