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The Purple Mattress vs PurplePlus

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PurpleThe Purple MattressAll-foam · Medium-firmQueen $1,599
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PurplePurplePlusAll-foam · MediumQueen $2,099

Purple's two all-foam grid mattresses. The PurplePlus is taller and listed softer. That difference matters more for some positions than others.

The short answer

Pressure relief is where they differ most: PurplePlus 92, The Purple Mattress 60 out of 100 for a side sleeper.

For the four reference sleepers, The Purple Mattress scores higher for two and PurplePlus for one, with one tied.

PurplePlus costs $500 more (published Queen prices).

No overall winner is declared here: the better mattress depends on how you sleep. Scores are from the Match Score engine v0.2 for disclosed reference sleepers (160 lb, no stated firmness preference, neutral temperature, sleeps alone; the same sleeper as on each mattress page). How scoring works

Match Score by sleeper, out of 100
SleeperThe Purple MattressPurplePlus
Side sleeper6480Higher
Back sleeper8181
Stomach sleeper81Higher73
Combination sleeper81Higher80

Six dimensions

Line by line, as the engine sees it.

Cooling, motion, edge and durability come from independent ratings and are the same for every sleeper. Support and pressure relief depend on position and weight, so pick a sleeper. A solid bar comes from data on file: an independent rating, or the mattress's firmness (a brand label such as “Medium” is converted to a number, not tested). A dashed bar marked est. is the engine falling back on the construction type.

Pressure reliefHow well it cushions shoulders and hips.
The Purple Mattress93 out of 100, Excellent, from the brand's firmness label
PurplePlus98 out of 100, Excellent, from the brand's firmness label
Support & alignmentHow well it keeps your spine level for your position and weight.
The Purple Mattress89 out of 100, Strong, from the brand's firmness label
PurplePlus83 out of 100, Strong, from the brand's firmness label
CoolingHow well it avoids trapping body heat.
The Purple Mattress80 out of 100, Strong, from an independent rating
PurplePlus75 out of 100, Good, from an independent rating
Motion isolationHow little a partner's movement carries across the bed.
The Purple Mattress80 out of 100, Strong, from an independent rating
PurplePlus90 out of 100, Excellent, from an independent rating
Edge supportHow firm the perimeter feels when sitting or sleeping near the edge.
The Purple Mattress65 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent rating
PurplePlus65 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent rating
DurabilityHow well it is expected to keep its shape over the years.
The Purple Mattress60 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent rating
PurplePlus65 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent rating

Which one

Choose by what matters to you.

Built only from dimensions where one leads by 10 points or more, plus published price, trial and warranty.

Choose The Purple Mattress if…

  • you need steadier support for the way you sleepSupport & alignment: 89 vs 65 out of 100 for a stomach sleeper.Engine note (stomach sleeper): Its firmness (about 7/10) sits inside the 6–9/10 range that keeps a stomach sleeper at this weight aligned.
  • you want the lower published Queen price$1,599 vs $2,099.
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Full The Purple Mattress breakdown

Choose PurplePlus if…

  • you want more cushioning at the shoulders and hipsPressure relief: 92 vs 60 out of 100 for a side sleeper.Engine note (side sleeper): Excellent pressure relief: at about 5.5/10 firmness, shoulders and hips can settle in rather than press against the surface. That matters most for side sleepers.
  • you need steadier support for the way you sleepSupport & alignment: 83 vs 57 out of 100 for a side sleeper.Engine note (side sleeper): Its firmness (about 5.5/10) sits inside the 3–6/10 range that keeps a side sleeper at this weight aligned.
  • you share the bed and wake easilyMotion isolation: 90 vs 80 out of 100.Engine note: Independent reviewers rate its motion isolation 9/10.
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Full PurplePlus breakdown

On file

The facts behind the scores.

Independent ratings

Independent reviewer ratings out of 10
RatingThe Purple MattressPurplePlus
Cooling8/107.5/10
Motion isolation8/109/10
Edge support6.5/106.5/10
Durability6/106.5/10

The Purple Mattress: Sleep Foundation (opens in a new tab), RTINGS (opens in a new tab)

PurplePlus: Sleep Foundation (opens in a new tab)

Ratings are reviewers' numbers from the sources listed, not Match Scores. When a mattress has more than one source, the catalog records one rating per dimension.

Specs and policies

Specifications and policies
SpecThe Purple MattressPurplePlus
TypeAll-foamAll-foam
FirmnessMedium-firm · 7/10Converted from the manufacturer's firmness labelMedium · 5.5/10Converted from the manufacturer's firmness label
Height9.25 in11 in
Construction2" GelFlex Grid (hyper-elastic polymer, 1400+ columns that buckle under concentrated weight) + edge support foam + 3.5" comfort polyfoam + 4" base support polyfoam; SoftFlex coverAs described by the manufacturer2" GelFlex Grid + 2" polyfoam comfort + 3" polyfoam comfort + 4" base foam; SoftFlex cover (98% polyester/2% spandex)As described by the manufacturer
Sleep trial100 nights100 nights
Warranty10 years10 years
Queen price$1,599Price on the brand’s page, checked 25 Sep 2026$2,099Price on the brand’s page, checked 25 Sep 2026

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