Is the cooling upgrade worth it?
Head to head
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt vs PurplePlus
Two premium all-foam mattresses at the same listed firmness: Tempur-Pedic's TEMPUR-Material against Purple's GelFlex Grid. Their independent cooling ratings are far apart.
The short answer
Cooling is where they differ most: PurplePlus 75, Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt 55 out of 100.
PurplePlus scores higher for all four reference sleepers. That is still a score for those sleepers, not a ruling for you.
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt costs $200 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
| Sleeper | Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt | PurplePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Side sleeper | 76 | 80Higher |
| Back sleeper | 76 | 81Higher |
| Stomach sleeper | 69 | 73Higher |
| Combination sleeper | 76 | 80Higher |
| SpotlightSide sleeper who sleeps hot160 lb · Sleeps hot · Sleeps alone | 73No. 13 of 26 ranked | 79HigherNo. 6 of 26 ranked |
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.
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt98 out of 100, Excellent, from the brand's firmness labelPurplePlus98 out of 100, Excellent, from the brand's firmness label
- Support & alignmentHow well it keeps your spine level for your position and weight.
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt83 out of 100, Strong, from the brand's firmness labelPurplePlus83 out of 100, Strong, from the brand's firmness label
- CoolingHow well it avoids trapping body heat.
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt55 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent ratingPurplePlus75 out of 100, Good, from an independent rating
- Motion isolationHow little a partner's movement carries across the bed.
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt85 out of 100, Strong, from an independent ratingPurplePlus90 out of 100, Excellent, from an independent rating
- Edge supportHow firm the perimeter feels when sitting or sleeping near the edge.
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt60 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent ratingPurplePlus65 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent rating
- DurabilityHow well it is expected to keep its shape over the years.
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt65 out of 100, Moderate, from an independent ratingPurplePlus65 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 Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt if…
The engine doesn't find a dimension where Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt leads by 10 points or more, and it doesn't lead on price, trial or warranty.
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Choose PurplePlus if…
- you sleep hotCooling: 75 vs 55 out of 100.Engine note: Independent reviewers rate its cooling 7.5/10.
- you want the lower published Queen price$2,099 vs $2,299.
- you want the longer sleep trial100 nights vs 90 nights.
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Full PurplePlus breakdown Manufacturer site · purple.com · not an affiliate link
On file
The facts behind the scores.
Independent ratings
| Rating | Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt | PurplePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Edge support | 6/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Durability | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt: Sleep Foundation (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
| Spec | Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt | PurplePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-foam | All-foam |
| Firmness | Medium · 5.5/10Converted from the manufacturer's firmness label | Medium · 5.5/10Converted from the manufacturer's firmness label |
| Height | 11 in | 11 in |
| Construction | TEMPUR-Material, described as responding to body weight, shape, and temperature. The manufacturer does not publish a layer-by-layer breakdown.As described by the manufacturer | 2" GelFlex Grid + 2" polyfoam comfort + 3" polyfoam comfort + 4" base foam; SoftFlex cover (98% polyester/2% spandex)As described by the manufacturer |
| Sleep trial | 90 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Queen price | $2,299Price on the brand’s page, checked 25 Sep 2026 | $2,099Price on the brand’s page, checked 25 Sep 2026 |
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