[Editor’s Note: The Purple Hybrid Premier and Casper Wave are no longer available. Check out our Purple Original mattress review to learn about other Purple options and our Casper Wave Hybrid for another Casper option.
Casper Wave Hybrid vs. Purple Hybrid Premier
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Purple Hybrid Premier vs. Casper Wave Overview
Casper Wave and the Purple Hybrid Premier mattresses — Purple 3 and 4 — are luxury options from popular bed-in-a-box brands. This post will compare these different options so you can determine which brand can best meet your needs.
Purple Hybrid Premier vs Casper Wave: Top Similarities
- Both have responsive sleeping surfaces that can be suitable for side sleepers or any other sleeping position.
- Both use proprietary materials that are unique in the market.
- Both offer 100-day trials, free shipping, and great customer service.
Purple Hybrid Premier vs Casper Wave: Key Differences
- Prices overlap, but some softer versions of the Purple Hybrid Premier mattress run more expensive ($3249.00 to $6498.00 for the Purple Hybrid Premier; $1,095 to $2,395 for Casper Wave).
- Thicknesses overlap, but softer versions of the Purple Hybrid Premier run thicker. (Purple is 12″ to 13″ thick; Casper Wave is 11.5″ thick.)
- The Purple Hybrid Premier has a coil system in the support layer.
- The Purple Hybrid Premier has options that are softer than Casper Wave.
- The Purple Hybrid Premier has multiple firmness options, although they have much different prices.
- Casper Wave uses memory foam, while the Purple Hybrid Premier does not.
- Casper uses CertiPUR-US certified foams. This certification means these materials are considered more eco-friendly than typical mattress materials.
Purple Hybrid Premier Construction
- The thickness of these mattresses varies. Purple Hybrid Premier 3, for example, is softer and an inch thicker. Purple 4 is the softest of the three new options and is 13″ thick.
- On top of each version of the Purple Hybrid Premier mattress is a layer of Purple’s proprietary Smart Comfort Grid. This hyper-elastic polymer is supportive until you put enough pressure onto it to soften it. Purple 3 has 3″; and Purple 4 has 4″.
- In all versions, half an inch of transition foam separates the gel grid from the coil system beneath.
- The coil system contains 7.5″ of individually wrapped coils. These coils are made with a durable material and offer great support.
- A polyfoam outer shell provides reinforced edge support.
- The base later is comprised of an inch of foundational foam for the support coils to rest on.
Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$3249 – $6498
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress
The Purple Hybrid Premier 3? is unlike any mattress I have slept on. The gel technology truly makes for a weightless, unique sleeping experience.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$3249 – $6498
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress
The Purple Hybrid Premier 3? is unlike any mattress I have slept on. The gel technology truly makes for a weightless, unique sleeping experience.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$3249 – $6498
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Casper Wave Construction
- On top is 1″ of proprietary “Flo Foam,” a soft material made to relieve pressure.
- The second layer is 1.5″ of latex foam. This layer provides some bounce and response.
- The middle layer is 1.5″ of fast-responding, visco-elastic memory foam, which contributes to the Wave’s springiness.
- The transition layer that comes next is formed by 1.5″ of high-resiliency foam with a polymer network. This layer works with the base layer to provide zoned support.
- The base is 5.5″ of support foam with contour cuts to create Casper Wave’s zoned support system.
- Casper Wave is wrapped in a thick, soft, durable cover that doesn’t affect the overall feel of the mattress significantly.
Construction Differences/Notes
- Both have responsive surfaces that are also pretty bouncy.
- Both conform to contours, but the Wave works better for side sleepers who weigh less.
- The Purple Hybrid Premier has coils, while the Wave uses foam in the base layer.
- The Purple Hybrid Premier is sturdier and provides better support for people who are heavier.
- Purple 3 and 4 are softer than Casper Wave and may offer better pressure relief.
- The Wave offers zoned support, meaning it has different levels of firmness in different sections of the mattress.
Firmness/Feel Differences
Purple 4, the softest Purple Hybrid Premier mattress option, is the most comparable to Casper Wave. Both Casper Wave and Purple 4 are responsive and relatively soft, but Purple 3 is firmer.
Motion Transfer Differences
The Casper Wave and all the firmness levels of the Purple Hybrid Premier mattress isolate motion well and are good mattresses for couples. That said, I would give the slight advantage in this case to the Wave.
Pick the Purple Hybrid Premier If …
- You are heavier- The Purple Hybrid Premier has springs, making it sturdier and more supportive. If you get the Purple 3 or 4, which are the softer options, you will be able to sleep on your side more comfortably because you won’t press all the way through the contour-conforming top layer.
- You want something softer- Purple 3 and 4 are softer than Casper Wave and may offer enhanced pressure relief as a result.
Pick the Casper Wave If …
- You are combination sleeper- Casper Wave has zoned support, which makes it good for all sleep positions and people who switch positions at night.
- You want a traditional foam feel- Casper Wave uses memory foam and generally has a more traditional foam mattress feel than the Purple Hybrid Premier.
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Overall
Casper Wave and the Purple Hybrid Premier have a generally similar feel. Both are on the softer end of the spectrum while also remaining responsive and springy. But the two differ in construction, and each option is better suited to different types of sleepers.
Hopefully this mattress comparison has helped you determine which brand gives you the better option. Still not sure which mattress is best for you? Check out our other popular comparisons like Purple Hybrid Premier vs Nectar and Casper Wave vs Amerisleep. Please leave any specific questions about Casper Wave or the Purple Hybrid Premier in the comments.
