Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Review

Written by Marten Carlson, Lead Mattress and Sleep Product Reviewer

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I’ll share my experience testing the luxurious Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress and my unbiased thoughts on its performance. I’ll also share more details about its construction, cooling features, company policies, and more.

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The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is a new cooling version of Casper’s most high-end model. The Wave Hybrid Snow is a hybrid mattress that’s designed to sleep remarkably cool.

Is this the cooling bed you’ve been dreaming of? Find out in this unbiased Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress review! In this mattress review, I’ll cover everything you need to know to make a decision about the Wave Hybrid Snow, including its feel, firmness, construction, performance, and more. Let’s get to it!

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Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Overview

As noted above, the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is one of the newest models produced by the Casper brand. Casper has already made a name for itself with popular bed-in-a-box mattresses including the original Casper mattress, the Casper Wave Hybrid, and the Casper Nova Hybrid. Its latest Cooling Collection consists of a line of cooling mattresses (namely the Wave Hybrid Snow and the Nova Hybrid Snow) as well as cooling sheets.

The Wave Hybrid Snow features a complex construction that incorporates several layers (including two zoned layers) and a variety of materials, including memory foam, latex foam, and coils. It also boasts some advanced cooling materials like Phase Change Material. This high-end bed will appeal to some sleepers more than others; here’s a quick overview.

Pros of the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress

• The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow boasts several features that set it apart as a luxury cooling mattress. On top of being a hybrid mattress with innersprings to promote airflow, it’s also made with proprietary foams and thermal bands to regulate temperature.
• It’s medium-firmness level is ideal for the majority of back sleepers. It’s zoned support system is designed to provide extra lumbar support and extra pressure relief around the shoulders.
• The Casper Wave Hybrid has a responsive hybrid feel. It combines the bounciness of an innerspring mattress, soft memory foam, and supportive latex.

Cons of the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress

• This luxurious mattress comes at a luxury price point, which could be out of a person’s budget.
• Fans of a slow-moving memory foam feel will find the Casper Wave Hybrid too bouncy and responsive.
• The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is not firm enough to support most stomach sleeper’s hips.

Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Firmness And Feel

A bed’s firmness and feel will tell you a lot about whether it’s well suited to your sleep position(s) and other sleep preferences. So let’s take a look at the firmness and feel of the Wave Hybrid Snow!

How Firm Is The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow?

The Wave Hybrid Snow mattress around 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The industry standard for average firmness is also 6.5/10, so this suggests the bed is right around medium-firm. It balances softer memory foam with more supportive latex foam and coils.

Note that firmness is slightly subjective. Depending on your body weight and personal preferences, you might rank this bed a touch firmer or softer than my assessment.

Sleeping On The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow

The Wave Hybrid Snow to be a very good fit for back sleeping. The two layers of zoning provided great lumbar support.

I felt just a bit of pressure on the shoulder and hip while side sleeping on this mattress. It wasn’t much pressure, but it’s worth noting this if you spend all night on your side.

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow didn’t feel quite firm enough for stomach sleeping. My hips sank a bit too far into the mattress, which tugged the spine out of alignment.

What Does The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Feel Like?

The Wave Hybrid Snow mattress has a responsive hybrid feel with a bit of bounce. The coils and more responsive foams make it easy to move around on this bed.

Sleeper Weight	Back Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers
Lightweight (Under 130 lb)	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Average (130 – 230 lb)	Excellent	Excellent	Fair
Heavyweight (Over 230 lb)	Good	Fair	Bad

Is the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Good For Lightweight People (Under 130 lb)?

• The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is a great match for lightweight back sleepers because of its medium-firmness.
• Lightweight side sleepers should feel well-supported and ample pressure relief on the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress.
• This mattress should provide enough support for lightweight stomach sleepers.

Is the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Good For Average Weight People (130 – 230 lb)?

• Average weight back sleepers should enjoy a balance of comfort and support (especially great lumbar support) on this mattress.
• Average weight side sleepers should enjoy decent pressure relief on the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow thanks in part to the memory foam layer.
• Average weight stomach sleepers who weigh close to 130 lb should get enough support on this bed, while folks who weigh more than that will probably require more support.

Is the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Good For Heavyweight People (Over 230 lb)?

• Heavyweight back sleepers who weigh less that 300 lb should feel adequately supported by the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow’s encased coil support system and zoned foam layer.
• The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow offers pressure relief and support for most heavyweight side sleepers. However, those who weigh over 300 lb may not feel enough support while side sleeping.
• Heavyweight stomach sleepers and people who weigh more than 300 lb will need a more supportive mattress for heavy people.

Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Construction

Now that you know what it feels like to sleep on top of the Wave Hybrid Snow, let’s take a look beneath its cover! I’ll detail each layer of this bed’s construction and reveal how different materials influence feel and performance.

Cover

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow features a QuickCool™ cover that’s infused with Phase Change Material. This material helps draw heat away from the body, and it’s also breathable.

Comfort Layers

The top layer in the Wave Hybrid Snow’s comfort layers is made from AirScape foam that features more cooling Phase Change Material on top and is ventilated for additional airflow.

Underneath the AirScape foam, there’s a layer of natural latex foam that adds more bounce to the mattress. It includes six thin, thermal HeatDelete™ Bands that help direct body heat away from the body during sleep.

Next up is a layer of memory foam that’s zoned to be firmer toward the center (for extra spinal support) and softer near the head and foot (for added pressure relief). Like the AirScape foam, this layer is also perforated to allow for airflow.

Finally, there’s a layer of polyfoam, called Zoned Support Max, which enhances the mattress’s zoning. It includes gel pods that rest under a sleeper’s waist and lower back to add lumbar support and promote spinal alignment. This is very advanced zoning that doesn’t exist in many mattresses, and it should go a long way toward combating back pain. Make sure to check out our best mattresses for back pain for more like this.

Support Layer

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow’s primary support layer is made from encased coils, which are very supportive and lend the mattress its bounce. A durable base of polyurethane foam provides a sturdy structure for the coils to rest on.

Mattress Height

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is 13” tall.

Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Size Options And Price

Curious about the size and pricing options for the Wave Hybrid Snow? Check out the charts below, which show the most up-to-date info for this mattress as well as other beds from Casper!

Size	Dimensions	Price
Twin	39″ x 75″	$
Twin XL	39″ x 80″	$3095.00
Full	54″ x 75″	$3495.00
Queen	60″ x 80″	$3595.00
King	76″ x 80″	$
California King	72″ x 84″	$

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Casper Wave Hybrid Snow

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress is a perfect fit for hot sleepers. Sleep easy on the Wave Hybrid Snow’s cooling technology to help give you a cool night of sleep.

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Mattress Clarity Score

4.20 / 5.0

Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Performance

I put the Wave Hybrid Snow through a barrage of tests to assess its performance with regard to motion transfer, temperature regulation, edge support, and more. Let’s see how it did!

Sleeping Hot Or Cold

Casper expressly designed the Wave Hybrid Snow for sleeping cool, and the bed delivers. It boasts advanced cooling design features including Phase Change Material, cooling bands, cooling gel, and airflow promoting coils. All told, this mattress does a fantastic job of neutralizing heat and should be one of the best cooling mattresses out there.

Motion Transfer

The Wave Hybrid Snow performed just okay during my motion transfer tests. Because it has bouncy latex in the top layers and coils in the support layer, this bed is very responsive. That means it doesn’t do a great job of absorbing motion and minimizing disturbances across the surface of the bed. It’s not bad either, but it’s not the absolute best mattress for couples who don’t want to disturb each other during the night.

Edge Support

I found the edge support on the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow to be mixed. I felt secure while lying down near the edges of this mattress, but I felt less secure while sitting on the edge.

Durability

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is a very durable mattress that’s made with long-lasting materials. This should be a good long-term investment.

Off-Gassing

I did observe some initial off-gassing from the Wave Hybrid Snow. This should dissipate within a few days.

Noise

Even though the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow has coils, I didn’t observe any notable noise during my review. It’s possible the coils could start to squeak a bit as time goes on.

Sex

Because the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is responsive, it should be a good mattress for sex. It’s easy to move around and change positions on this bed.

Company Info

Thinking about purchasing the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow? Here’s a look at the company policies that you can expect.

Warranty Info

The Casper comes with a 10-year limited warranty. This warranty covers manufacturing defects despite normal usage on a proper foundation or adjustable frame.

Sleep Trial

Like other Casper mattresses, the Wave Hybrid Snow comes with a 100-night sleep trial.

Return Policy

If you aren’t satisfied with the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow, you can return the mattress for a full refund at any point during the 100-night sleep trial. Contact Casper’s customer service team at +1 888-498-0003 or support@casper.com to initiate the return. The brand will help you coordinate a pickup through a local charity or recycling center before refunding the purchase.

Common Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress Complaints

Some sleepers felt that the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress was too soft to support their hips and lumbar region, which could have possibly contributed to lower back pain developing over time. Firmness is subjective and depends on your body weight and sleep position preferences. If you are a heavier person, a stomach sleeper, or prefer a firmer-than-average mattress, you might find the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow to be too soft for your comfort.

Other sleepers complained that the mattress did not provide enough edge support. During my testing, I also noticed the mattress sunk in quite a bit when I sat near the edge.

How Does The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Compare To Other Mattresses?

Since the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is a new mattress on the block, you might be wondering how it compares to other mattresses. Here’s a close look at how it stacks up against the original Casper mattress as well as the similar Purple Hybrid Premier.

Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Vs Casper

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Medium-firm: 6.5/10

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Because the Casper Original and the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow are made by the same brand, they include some of the same materials (such as AirScape foam). But they still differ pretty dramatically in terms of construction. The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is one of Casper’s hybrid mattresses, and it features more layers and much more complex construction that includes latex, advanced zoning, and advanced cooling. The original Casper comes as either a hybrid or a foam mattress; both models feature a simpler construction.

These beds differ a bit when it comes to firmness. I ranked the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow around 6.5/10, or right around average firmness. I found the Casper Original to be a bit firmer at around 7/10.

These two mattresses also have different feels. The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow has a responsive hybrid feel, while the original (all-foam) Casper has a balanced foam mattress feel.

Finally, these beds differ significantly when it comes to price. The Wave Hybrid Snow is more of a luxury mattress that incorporates many cooling features as well as latex, and it costs much more than the original Casper mattress.

Who Should Choose the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress?	Who Should Choose the Casper Mattress?
People who want a more advanced mattress	Light- and average weight combination sleepers
Larger people and others who need more support	People who are looking to save money

Read up on the original Casper in our Casper mattress review. 

Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Vs Purple Hybrid Premier

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Casper Wave Hybrid Snow

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Medium-firm: 6.5/10

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4.2 / 5

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While the Wave Hybrid Snow and Purple Hybrid Premier are both hybrid mattresses, they have very different constructions, particularly in their comfort layers. The Wave Hybrid Snow features foam layers, including memory foam and latex foam, while the Purple Hybrid Premier utilizes the brand’s proprietary Purple Grid. Another big difference? The Casper mattress features more advanced cooling features.

Because of their different constructions, these beds feel very different. The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow has a responsive hybrid feel, while the Purple Hybrid Premier has a unique, gel feel that’s simultaneously squishy and firm.

When it comes to firmness, I found that the Purple Hybrid Premier feels a bit softer than the Wave Hybrid Snow. I ranked the Casper right around average firmness at 6.5/10, and I ranked the Purple a bit softer than average at 6/10.

Who Should Choose the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress?	Who Should Choose the Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress?
People who sleep extremely hot and need an extremely cooling mattress	People who want to save a bit of money
People who want more of a foam feel	Heavyweight people who need more support

Want to learn more about the Purple Hybrid Premier? Check out our Purple Hybrid Premier mattress review!

The Takeaway

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress is a high-quality, luxury mattress with several advanced cooling features. Casper has combined the feel of bouncy innersprings and responsive foam to create a high-end mattress with superior motion isolation and durability. It’s zoned memory foam layer offers enough in the lumbar region to most back and side sleepers, but not for most stomach sleepers.

FAQs

Is the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow worth it?

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is a luxury mattress that’s made with quality materials and is designed to sleep extremely cool. It’s especially well suited to hot sleepers, back sleepers, fans of a responsive mattress feel, and people who want a higher-end mattress.

Does the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow sleep hot?

Nope! The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is expressly designed to sleep extremely cool, and it lives up to the hype. This is a very cooling mattress that shouldn’t sleep hot.

How long will the Casper Wave Hybrid last?

The Casper Wave Hybrid is a durable mattress made with quality materials. With proper care, expect this mattress to last for approximately 10 years.