The PurplePlus suits side and back sleepers who like the bouncy Purple grid but want more cushion at the shoulders and hips. People over about 230 pounds, or anyone who sits on the edge a lot, should look at a hybrid instead. The catch is value: the Queen lists at $2,099 for a bed with no coils, so wait for a sale.
Best forSide sleepers who want all foam: Sleep Foundation rates it up to 9 out of 10 for side sleepers
Not ideal forBuyers who want the longest life from foam: Sleep Foundation estimates about 5 to 6 years
PurplePlus
Pros
Softer than the original. An extra comfort foam layer gives the shoulders and hips more room to sink in.
Sleeps cool. TechRadar found it stayed cool, even for people who usually sleep hot.
Quiet for couples. Tom's Guide felt very little motion when a partner moved.
No fiberglass. Purple says its fire barrier does not use fiberglass.
Cons
Weak edge. Testers felt like they could roll off when lying near the side.
Not for heavy bodies. TechRadar does not suggest it for people over about 230 pounds.
High list price. At $2,099 for a Queen, it costs a lot for an all-foam bed.
Return charge. Purple takes a $150 transport charge out of your refund if you send it back.
How firm is the PurplePlus, and which firmness should you pick?
The PurplePlus comes in one feel, and Purple calls it medium. You do not pick a firmness. You only decide if this feel suits you.
Outside testers agree it lands near the middle of the scale:
Tom's Guide: about 6 out of 10 under the arms and legs, and about 7.5 under the spine and low back. So it feels softer where you press hardest and firmer in the middle.
TechRadar: 6.5 out of 10 for firmness.
Sleep Foundation: medium, about 5 out of 10.
Pick it over The Purple Mattress if you sleep on your side or found the original a bit too firm. If you want it firmer than this, the original is the better match.
Is the PurplePlus right for your sleep position and body weight?
It works best for side, back and combo sleepers of light to average weight. Here is how each group tends to do.
Side sleepers: the best fit in the Essential line. The extra comfort foam cradles the shoulders and hips.
Back sleepers: very good. The firmer middle helps keep the spine level.
Stomach sleepers: fine if you are light or average weight.
Combo sleepers: the grid pushes back quickly, so turning over is easy.
Purple does not post a weight limit per sleeper. TechRadar says people over about 230 pounds should look elsewhere, since the foam base may not hold them up. Edge support is the weak spot. Tom's Guide felt a rolling-down feeling near the side, and there are no coils at the edge. Sleep toward the middle.
It is a sound choice for many people with back aches. The feel is softer at the shoulders and hips and firmer under the low back, which helps keep the spine straight.
Tom's Guide lists the PurplePlus among its picks for back pain. Purple also points to sleep surveys about pain, but Purple paid for them. They are not independent studies.
Back and side sleepers with aches are the best match. Heavier stomach sleepers may sink too much at the hips. If your pain is severe or long term, see a doctor first.
It sleeps cool for a foam bed. The top layer is a gel grid, a stretchy web of squares with open air spaces, so heat can move out instead of building up.
TechRadar rated its cooling as excellent, even for hot sleepers. It credits the grid and a more breathable foam than the original Purple uses. The cover is mostly polyester with a bit of spandex, so it stretches with the grid.
Purple also says its grid sleeps several times cooler than other foams. That comes from Purple's own test, so treat it as a brand claim.
Not much. The PurplePlus handles partner movement well. Tom's Guide found very little motion moved across the bed.
There are no springs to carry a bounce from one side to the other. The thicker comfort foam soaks up more movement than the original Purple does. The grid itself is a bit springier than memory foam, so a very light sleeper may still notice a big toss.
If that worries you, a Split King, two Twin XL beds side by side, keeps each half separate.
It is worth it on sale for side sleepers who love the Purple feel. At full price it is steep for an all-foam bed. Purple listed the Queen at $2,099 with no sale on September 26, 2026. On October 2, 2026, during a store-wide sale, these were the list prices:
Size
List price
Twin
$1,599
Twin XL
$1,799
Full
$1,999
Queen
$2,099
King
$2,599
Cal King
$2,599
Split King
$3,598
Sale prices change often, so check before you buy. Every size is 11 inches tall. If you need a firm edge or weigh more, the Restore Hybrid is the next real step up.
You can order the PurplePlus from purple.com, which gives you Purple's own trial and warranty. You can also try it in person. Purple says over 3,400 places carry its beds, including Purple stores and Mattress Firm. If you buy from a store or Amazon, that seller's return rules apply, not Purple's. Lie on it for at least 15 minutes in your usual position before you decide.
Full where to buy and try rules for every model: Purple review →
The PurplePlus is an all-foam bed, 11 inches tall, with no coils. From top to bottom, as Purple lists it:
A stretchy SoftFlex cover.
A 2 inch gel grid, the same top layer as the original Purple.
An Ultra Comfort foam layer that adds cushion.
Support foam, about twice as thick as the original's base.
Foam along the sides for edge support.
Purple does not share the thickness of each foam layer, size measurements or weights. Normal deep pocket sheets fit an 11 inch bed. Purple suggests stretchy sheets so the grid can flex under you.
The foams are CertiPUR-US certified, which means they were tested for certain harmful chemicals. Purple also calls the bed Clean-Air Gold certified, but we did not confirm the test behind that label. CertiPUR-US only covers foam. It says nothing about the fire barrier.
The cover top is polyester with a little spandex. The bottom is a non-slip polyester blend.
Expect some smell at first. Purple says a faint sweet smell fades in a few days. NapLab noticed it for about 11 days, so air out the room if you are sensitive.
No, according to Purple. The brand says the PurplePlus uses a fire sock without fiberglass that is not treated with chemicals. Outside guides describe it as a knit fabric made with silica yarn, woven in rather than loose glass strands.
To check your own bed, read the white law tag sewn on the side. It lists what is inside. Look for the words "glass fiber." Do not unzip the cover to look inside.
The PurplePlus needs a firm, even base. Purple lists these as fine:
A solid platform.
Slats less than 3.5 inches apart.
An adjustable base rated for at least 750 pounds.
Do not put it on a box spring. Purple says not to. For a Queen or larger, use a frame with a center leg. A poor base can cause dips, and Purple can deny a warranty claim if the base was wrong.
How long will it last, and does it need flipping or rotating?
Expect around 5 to 6 years, based on Sleep Foundation's estimate. Other reviewers guess longer, but foam beds tend to wear faster than coil beds. The grid on top holds up well. The support foam under it is what softens over time.
Plan on a break-in. Purple asks you to sleep on it for 21 nights before you judge it, since the grid feels new to most people.
It is one-sided, so never flip it. Purple does not post a rotation schedule.
Shipping is free. The PurplePlus comes rolled in a box, and you set it up yourself. Plan for 5 to 10 business days by ground after it leaves the warehouse. If you would rather have a crew bring it in, set it up and haul away your old bed, Purple charges $200 for that on this model.
Full delivery and setup rules for every model: Purple review →
You get 100 nights to try the PurplePlus, starting on delivery day. You must sleep on it for at least 21 nights before you can start a return. If you send it back, Purple keeps a $150 transport charge, the fee for Essential beds. You can swap once, but you pay any price difference and transport costs. Keep the law tag on and the bed clean.
Full trial and return rules for every model: Purple review →
The PurplePlus has a 10-year warranty for the first owner who bought it new from Purple or an approved store. Dips deeper than 1 inch count as a flaw. Purple repairs or replaces it with no sliding scale, but after the first 100 days you pay for transport. Stains, a removed law tag, a box spring or a weak base can void it.
Owners like the cool, floating feel, but service gets mixed marks. The PurplePlus page showed 4.3 out of 5 from 823 reviews in October 2026, and Purple picks what appears there. On Trustpilot, Purple scored 1.4 out of 5 from 102 reviews in September 2026, mostly complaints.
We did not test this mattress in person. This page draws on Purple's product, return, warranty and help pages, checked in late September and early October 2026. We also used reviews from Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Sleep Foundation and NapLab, plus owner ratings, and we label brand claims as brand claims.
We could not find enough good evidence to answer these questions yet, so this page leaves them out: Changes Since Launch.
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