Purple mattresses
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Purple is known for one thing above all: the GelFlex Grid, a 2-inch layer of hyper-elastic polymer squares that sits where other brands put memory foam. The grid collapses under pressure points like shoulders and hips but springs back instantly, so you get cushioning without the slow sink of memory foam. If you've tried memory foam and felt stuck or hot, Purple is the obvious brand to look at next.
The Purple Mattress is the original: the grid over comfort and base foams, with edge-support foam around the perimeter. Independent testers rate it about 6 out of 10, a true medium-firm that works for side, back and combination sleepers. It's slim at 9.25 inches, and it costs about $1,599 for a queen at list price. Purple regularly advertises discounts, so check before you buy.
The Purple Restore Hybrid puts the same 2-inch grid on top of 8 inches of pocketed coils. Purple sells it in a single medium feel. Compared with the all-foam model, the coils add stronger edges and better airflow, and it carries a cooling-focused cover. You pay for it: about $2,699 for a queen at list price, often around $2,399 on sale.
Both models come with a 100-night trial and a 10-year limited warranty. That's standard for the industry but well short of the 365 nights and lifetime coverage offered by Nectar, Saatva or Leesa.
Who should shop Purple? Hot sleepers, combination sleepers who change position a lot, and anyone who dislikes the memory foam hug. Who should skip it? Strict stomach sleepers who need a firm surface, and shoppers who want the longest possible trial.
Compare Purple head to head in Nectar vs Purple, Casper vs Purple, Purple vs Tempur-Pedic, Purple vs Tuft & Needle and Helix vs Purple, or take the mattress quiz.
Purple mattresses we cover
Purple Mattress
Memory foam · Medium-firm
- $1,599 queen
- 100 nights
- 10 years
- 9.3″ tall
The original Purple Mattress is an all-foam bed topped with a 2" GelFlex Grid, a stretchy polymer honeycomb, instead of memory foam. We file it under memory foam as the closest all-foam type, but it feels nothing like Tempur. It is squishy yet supportive, quick to respond and noticeably airy. Testers rate it 6 out of 10, a medium-firm feel. This Purple Mattress review finds it best for side, back and combination sleepers who sleep warm and dislike the stuck feeling of foam.
Purple Restore Hybrid
Hybrid · Medium
- $2,399 queen
- 100 nights
- 10 years
- 11.5″ tall
The Purple Restore Hybrid puts Purple's 2" GelFlex Grid over 8" pocketed coils. It is now sold in a single Medium feel. The RestorePlus (medium-soft) and RestorePremier (soft) cover the softer end of the range. We list it at about 5.5 out of 10. That number is our estimate from Purple's own label, because the only independent score we found was for an older, firmer Restore. This Purple Restore Hybrid review sees it as a strong fit for hot sleepers, couples, and side or combination sleepers.
Purple models compared
| Spec | Purple Mattress | Purple Restore Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Memory foam | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6.0/10 (Medium-firm) | 5.5/10 (Medium) |
| Queen price (approx.) | $1,599 | $2,399 |
| Height | 9.3″ | 11.5″ |
| Sleep trial | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Pressure relief | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Cooling | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Motion isolation | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Edge support | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Price check | See today’s price | See today’s price |
Prices are approximate queen prices when we last checked and change often. Ratings are 1–5 from published specs and independent test results — see how we score.
Purple vs other brands
Questions about Purple
What does a Purple mattress feel like?
Different from foam. The GelFlex Grid feels soft and slightly squishy under pressure, then pushes back quickly when you move, so you float on it rather than sink in. Many people find it takes a few nights to get used to. Independent testers rate the original Purple Mattress about 6 out of 10 on firmness, a balanced medium-firm.
Is the Purple Restore Hybrid worth the extra money?
It is if you want coil support. The Restore Hybrid keeps the same 2-inch grid but swaps the foam base for 8-inch pocketed coils, which by the specs gives it stronger edges and better airflow. It costs roughly $800 to $1,100 more than the original Purple Mattress for a queen, so budget shoppers should start with the all-foam model.
What is Purple's return policy?
Both Purple models listed here come with a 100-night trial and a 10-year limited warranty. That's in line with Casper, Helix and Tuft & Needle, but shorter than the 365-night trials from Nectar, Saatva and Leesa. Check Purple's current terms before buying, because trial rules and any return conditions can change.