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Purple Plus Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
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The Purple Plus builds on the design of the original Purple mattress with added foam layers. While it loses some of the breathability of the Purple mattress, the Purple Plus adds extra softness, motion isolation, and pressure relief through its foams.
- Adaptive foam design offers excellent pressure relief
- Strong motion isolation due to foam layers
- Noiseless design
- May not meet the support needs of back and stomach sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds
- Upper end of the price range for an all-foam bed
Utah-based Purple Innovation launched in 2016 with the Purple Mattress, made with the company’s proprietary Hyper-Elastic Polymer. Also known as GelFlex, this flexible and responsive gridded material is engineered to provide temperature neutral pressure relief.
After the success of its flagship mattress, Purple used its GelFlex Grid to create an entire line of sleep products, which includes pillows, seat cushions, and additional mattresses. The company’s mattress lineup includes the Purple Plus, the Purple Hybrid, the Purple Hybrid Premier 3, and the Purple Hybrid Premier 4.
The hybrid beds contain pocketed coil support systems, while the all-foam Purple and Purple Plus feature polyfoam support cores. Purple also makes a Kid Mattress designed for sleepers under 115 pounds.
We’ll discuss the Purple Plus Mattress, which is an upgrade to the flagship model. Both the Purple Plus and the Purple Mattress feature an upper 2-inch GelFlex Grid layer and a 4-inch polyfoam support core. However, while the original model contains one layer of polyfoam in the comfort system, the Purple Plus has an additional polyfoam comfort layer for extra cushioning and responsiveness.
The Plus has a total height of 11 inches and a medium (5) firmness level, compared with the Purple Mattress’ 9.5-inch profile and medium firm (6) feel.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Purple Plus Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Purple Plus lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Purple Plus Scored
Motion Isolation9.0/10
Like most foam mattresses, the Purple Plus excels at motion isolation. The softly conforming GelFlex buckling column gel in the comfort system absorbs the body’s movements to prevent motion from transferring across the bed’s surface.
Cushioning polyfoam beneath the GelFlex layer also reduces motion transfer, creating a more peaceful sleep experience for those who share a bed with a partner, pet, or child.
Pressure Relief8.5/10
The Purple Plus does a very good job of relieving pressure. The cradling GelFlex Grid in the comfort system responds to the sleeper’s body weight and conforms at key pressure points, such as the hips and shoulders, to prevent spinal misalignment.
An additional 5 inches of polyfoam beneath the GelFlex layer cushions the body to decrease pressure while encouraging good posture, especially for side sleepers.
People who weigh less than 230 pounds and sleep on their back or stomach also enjoy enough pressure relief and support to sleep comfortably with proper spinal alignment. However, back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds may sink too deeply into the bed’s surface at the midsection, causing poor posture.
Temperature Control7.5/10
Heat buildup is always a danger with foam mattresses, especially those that deeply contour to the sleeper. However, the Purple Plus’ unique design includes airflow-friendly materials that limit heat absorption and promote temperature neutrality.
The Purple Plus’ lightweight polyester blend cover breathes well, and the proprietary GelFlex Grid in the bed’s comfort system includes more than 1,400 air channels, allowing air to flow freely through the bed.
The mattress also has a firm enough surface to prevent deep sinking, so sleepers don’t have the opportunity to contribute as much body heat to the bed.
Edge Support6.5/10
Foam mattresses often don’t offer the best edge support because they have a soft, contouring nature. But thanks to its medium firmness level and sturdy construction, the Purple Plus outperforms many of its competitors.
While most people can sit or sleep near the edge of the bed without experiencing significant sagging, those who weigh more than 230 pounds may notice greater sinkage and loss of support around the perimeter.
When the bed is shared, the lack of edge support may push couples toward the firmer and more solid center of the bed, particularly during sex.
Ease of Movement5.5/10
While the surface of the Purple Plus allows most sleepers to change positions without too much hassle, its softly contouring comfort system isn’t quite responsive enough to facilitate unrestricted movement for people over 130 pounds.
Shoppers who prioritize ease of movement may prefer a firmer innerspring or hybrid model, which typically provide a springier surface.
Durability6.5/10
As an all-foam bed, the Purple Plus Mattress has a shorter expected lifespan than the brand’s hybrid models. While the Purple Grid is fairly immune to body impressions, the polyfoam underneath may start to dip and sag under continuous use. The support core is also much thinner than usual, which can lead to aches and pains as it starts to lose its supportive capabilities. We expect the mattress to last around five or six years.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The Purple Plus Mattress’ medium firmness and responsive foam are designed for pressure relief, making it suitable for side sleepers of any body type. A 2-inch GelFlex layer combines with 5 inches of polyfoam in the comfort system to create responsiveness at pressure points, including the shoulders and hips.
In our tests, side sleepers weighing less than 230 pounds enjoyed the best sleep experience. These sleepers received the best contouring, which decreased pressure while preventing them from sinking too deeply into the bed’s comfort system. Those weighing more than 230 pounds also slept well on the bed, though people in that weight range may benefit from a mattress with a slightly firmer feel.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers require significantly less contouring and pressure point relief than side sleepers and often prefer a medium to medium firm mattress that distributes their weight evenly across its surface.
The Purple Plus provides excellent comfort and support to back sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds. These sleepers put little pressure on the mattress and experience the least sinkage. Those weighing between 130 and 230 pounds also receive adequate support, though the bed may be too enveloping for some in this category.
People weighing more than 230 pounds may sink too deeply into the flexible surface of the foam bed. These users generally sink at the abdomen, which can cause misalignment in the lower back.
Stomach Sleepers
People who sleep on their stomach typically require a firmer mattress. Stomach sleepers who don’t get enough support often sink at the abdomen, the area that typically carries much of the sleeper’s weight. The misalignment caused by the sinkage can result in pain and negatively affect sleep quality.
The Purple Plus Mattress is supportive enough to create an excellent sleep surface for stomach sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds. The bed also offers decent support to those weighing between 130 and 230 pounds.
Stomach sleepers over 230 pounds may not receive appropriate support from the Purple Plus and should consider a firmer bed with only a little cushioning.
Construction
Inside the Purple Plus
Cover
Viscose, polyester, lycra
7″ Comfort Layer
GelFlex grid, foam
4″ Support Core
Supportive polyfoam
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Buying It
Warranty, Shipping, and Delivery
100 Night
Sleep Trial
10 Year
Warranty
Free
Shipping
$200
White Glove Delivery
Availability
U.S. shoppers can order the Purple Plus Mattress on the company’s website. Purple also operates showroom locations where customers can test the mattress before purchasing. Customers in Canada can buy the Purple Plus through Sleep Country Canada or Purple’s Canadian website.
Shipping
The Purple Plus Mattress ships free to shoppers within the contiguous U.S. Though shipping times can vary, orders typically ship within 1 to 3 days. Customers who choose the in-home setup option are usually contacted within 1 to 2 weeks to schedule a delivery time.
Additional Services
Purple offers in-home mattress setup for an extra $200. With this option, shoppers can also choose to have their old mattress removed for no additional cost.
Sleep Trial
Purple beds come with a 100-night sleep trial, which starts when the mattress is delivered. The company asks that sleepers spend at least 21 nights on the mattress before initiating a return. Shoppers who return the bed within 100 days receive a full refund.
Warranty
The Purple Plus Mattress includes a 10-year limited warranty that begins on the date of purchase. The mattress cover has a separate 2-year warranty.
The mattress warranty covers manufacturing defects, including body indentations greater than 1 inch that develop through normal use. Purple will either repair or replace defective mattresses at the company’s discretion.
To submit a warranty claim, the owner must provide the original proof of purchase, mattress law tags, and the official warranty document.
Rachel combines a background in health journalism with hands-on experience testing sleep products. In her time at Sleep Foundation, she's researched and evaluated mattresses, pillows, bedding, and sleep tech to help readers find the products best suited to their sleep needs. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her kids.