It feels like I've been watching UA-cam mattress reviews for eight years over the past week, and I have to say I've seen literally every UA-camr and blogger on this topic. Good Bed has the BEST reviews of any of them (I really LOVE the organized links to the different topics). Thank you, Good Bed! It's due to your videos I managed to narrow my selection down and pull the trigger.
Thanks Jacqueline -- I really appreciate you taking the time to share these very kind words! It is very gratifying to know that our reviews have been helpful to you in making your decision. :) If you're willing, please be sure to give them a thumbs-up, which will help other consumers find them more easily. I hope your new mattress is a great match for you!
I actually bought the Purple 4 and Nest Bedding Alexander Plush simultaneously so I could try them out during the 100-night trial window! I need super soft, and wound up keeping the Nest Bedding despite it sleeping hotter than the Purple. Good Bed was accurate that the purple material stops collapsing after a certain point and feels firm for lighter sleepers (I'm 130lb). I would have liked to keep the Purple because it was perfect in every other respect - I just wish the polymer walls were thinner so it required less weight to sink in! So far I'm very happy with my Nest Bedding, but I do wake up sweating too much.
@@legit.jacquie I tried Nest Alexander few years ago. Was so hot I felt like I was smothering. My new purple 4 is so comfortable and temperature neutral, but it hurts my hips. I thought the collapsing grid would be pressure neutral. I'm so discouraged. Good luck with yours.
This is the first time I've heard that the 4 has two levels of purple grid, and it makes sense and seems smart. I've slept on an Original Purple for over a year and I've slept great. I've upgraded to a Purple 4 and it arrives tomorrow. The only reason I upgraded to the 4 is because I have an adjustable bed and while I'm sitting up in bed the Original Purple grid completely collapses and my butt is essentially on the foam beneath the grid (because that's where most of my weight shifts). I hope with the 4 that I'll still experience the grid effect in an propped up position. I've been debating the upgrade for several months but if I had watched this review earlier I wouldn't have waited so long. This is one of the best reviews of anything I've found on UA-cam! Thumbs up'd, but can't subscribe because I think my search for a mattresses is over. Excellent work describing this and your insight is obviously well informed.
Have never commented on any type of review on you tube but I have to say after doing lots of mattress shopping and watching lots of reviews this is the most professional, balanced and informative. Well done and thank you.
Phenomenal review, I have the 4 in transit and was especially comforted by your review the most. Profound detail and detailed explanation’s with real world demonstration. You rock nice job!!!
We recently got the .2 bed and love it and don't find it too firm for us! We got to test all four beds at our local Mattress Firm here in Seattle The .2 is the firmest of the four types (.2, Original, .3, .4 - firmest to least firm) If you are like my wife and I, you might not need to go to the more expensive .3 or .4. Before this bed we had always slept on standard coil mattresses on the firm side. We are in our very late 50's. She is about 175 lb and I am 190 lb. My wife is a combo back and side sleeper and I am a combo stomach and side sleeper. Since we aren't used to foam or soft mattresses, we find the .2 to be heaven!
I just ordered the P #2 had the original and it bottomed out and thin for me. Hope I made the right choice. I'm like 180lb 5"10' you think i made the right choice? Thanks buddy
Wow... u sir have outdone yourself. This is one of the best reviews for any product I've had the pleasure of watching. I thank u for ur time and passion. Sold!!!
Just wanted to say thanks for your efforts. Your website and reviews have been spot on accurate. After taking your website sleep test it recommended the purple 4. We purchased the purple 4 around 2 months ago. The first night I was sold...after years of waking up and tossing and turning I have slept soundly and have much less shoulder and back pain. I would also recommend the purple sheets with this bed as they are by far the most comfortable and the stretchiness of the sheets do allow the bed to perform as it should. Any non stretching sheet IMHO would reduce the performance of the purple 4. I also use the purple pillow and it is perfect with the bed. The pillow would not work with a firmer bed at least for me but with the purple 4 it is perfect for me. I am 225# and very active and I really look forward to bed time now. LOL. Thank you for your review you were a big factor in our purchase. Best of fortune to you.
Hi Darren -- Thanks so much for this comment. It is extremely gratifying to hear that our quiz and reviews have been so helpful to you, and that you are so happy with your resulting choice. Thanks for taking the time to let us know this!!
This was a great review! Very in depth and informative. Answered all of my questions about the #4 that I had and then some. I will now purchase a number 4.
Thank you for the well thought-out, articulated and comprehensive review of this mattress! I will definitely be getting one of these some day when I can afford it.
ASK them to gift You one of the returned ones and You just pay the delivery charges of USD/EUR 39.99 ! Prove them You are needy by sending them Your monthly income/welfare/pension sheet.
As a follow up comment to the first time I have watched this video, my Purple.2 was delivered this week and after a few nights, I feel a BIG difference from my old memory foam tempurpedic mattress. I'm glad I've given Purple a try!
Great, thanks for letting us know Steven! I'm very glad to hear that you are happy with your choice! FYI, your feedback would be even more helpful as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it more easily. Given how new this product is, there is very little feedback on it yet, so I'm quite sure your experience would be useful to other mattress shoppers. If you're willing, here is a direct link to where you can post your review of this product: www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/mattress/purple2/
After just over a week sleeping on the Purple 2, I'm re-watching your video and starting to think that I need to "upgrade" my Purple 2 to a Purple 3 before my 100-nights are up. I still wake up with back pain but don't know if it's still an adjustment period or the 2" grid is too firm. I am a back sleeper 90% of the time and weight 230 pounds. I'm thinking of waiting for the first month and then make a decision. Also, I am wondering if my old foundation base sitting on a frame is making my new purple feel harder than it should. The purple base is only $174 which is a good price.
Hi Steven -- Re: your question about the foundation, I'm not sure I see how your old foundation could be making the mattress feel harder than a new foundation would. The Purple foundation is not designed to have any "give" so if anything I would think your old foundation would have more give (eg, if it's broken down a bit), making your mattress feel softer, not harder. I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed Do you think the Purple Hybrid 3/4 sleeps cooler than the Tempurpedic LuxeBreeze? It seems like these two are the coolest sleeping mattresses outside of active cooling mattresses like the Pod from 8Sleep
This is by far the best review. I wish I saw it before I bought purple 2. I wish I got the purple 4. Hopefully they let me return this one and get the 4 to try
Thanks Thang Tu -- I'm very glad to hear that it was helpful for you! I'm sorry you didn't come across this information (or our website, GoodBed.com) before you made your original purchase. If you're willing, please take a second to give this video a thumbs-up -- this will help other mattress shoppers find it more easily so they don't miss out on seeing this information when they need it most!
I'm still watching your bed reviews. I originally bought the Tempur Adapt Medium Hybrid and after 3 months did not care for it. At first I thought it was wonderful, then 2 months later I started having back aches. When I turned on the bed I felt like I could feel the coils below since the mattress appeared thin to me. Supposed to be 11 in mattress, I measured 10. I used a purple mattress pad and purple sheets with my tempur pedic and slept very cool. I'm a hot sleeper. Then I changed out the mattress pad and sheets with a tempur pedic brand mattress pad and just a 500 thread count sheet set and woke up sweating. I went back to the purple mattress pad and sheets and slept cool again. So I believe its not just the tempur adapt mattress that keeps you cool, but what kind of mattress pad and sheets you use. Purple got it right. The tempur mattress pad was horrible, didn't even fit their own mattresses properly, they fit very loose like they are too big. All the reviews on them said the same. What a waste of money. With the quality of purple's sheets and mattress pad along with much research I have done, I now believe the purple 4 mattress will be a better fit for me. I got rid of my Tempur Adapt because I just felt over the years it was going to wear down fast due to the thinness of the memory foam. Theres a reason its on the low end of all the Tempur Pedics. High dollar for there low end mattress. I felt the coils too often with turning and when first sitting on the bed, just bothered me. After waiting a month, I'm finally getting my Purple 4 delivered today, I can't wait.
Hi Jen Marie. This is great information that could really illuminate how the Tempur-Adapt Hybrid worked for you (or didn't in this case). Your feedback would be even more helpful if you would be willing to add this as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it most easily. So far there are 30 ratings for the Tempur-Adapt line, but no written reviews yet. If you're willing, here is a direct link to where you can submit your review of this mattress: www.goodbed.com/mattress-line/tempur-adapt/ And please do report back on how you find the Purple 4 -- based on your deductions from using their mattress topper, sounds like it might be just what you need. Thanks again for the great comments.
@@goodbed I will do that right now. I think if weight is an issue, unfortunately going with the more expensive thicker Tempur Pedic would be the way to go, and if you have the dollars. Slept on my Purple 4 last nite. I know I will need to give it time to really test it out. So far first impression from a 220+ person. The 4 is VERY soft. So much I thought there was no way it could support a large person. I stood corrected. You feel like you sink down a bit. I'm an avid side sleeper, rarely sleep on my back ever. I felt cradled last nite, no pressure on my hips and shoulder. I did find it a bit of a struggle to turn on the other side, more then what I seen watching videos, but these were very trim ppl. I have to say I slept pretty darn good. Woke up with no pains at all. It really is the most comfortable bed I ever slept on, even better then my first nite on my Tempur pedic medium Hybrid. My dogs slept good as well. My male black lab was hogging my side of the bed and didn't move all nite. Every time I turned over there he was in the same position till the morning, and I had to wake him up. I also bought the platform base, another mattress pad and sheets which I had a set already, but love them sooo much. I normally sleep very hot, but even with a new Korean mink blanket I woke up cool. You can jump up and down on this mattress and not feel the bottom, a very thick sturdy mattress which seems built to last. I'm thinking this one will be a keeper.
Terrific. The way gel columns collapse when compressed beyond a certain point is a very unique property from which Purple's mattresses benefit. Happy your first impressions are so positive!
Let me know what you think. Because I’m on the pro adapt medium hybrid right now and I’m not liking it. It’s too firm for me and makes me sore. I have the purple 4 coming next week
@@hollydolly088 Ok, sad story coming up. To be honest the Purple 4 was the best mattress I ever owned, but i was only able to keep it for 3 weeks after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. With all the medical bills that would be coming in, I had to return the Purple mattress because I knew I would not be able afford the payments. I ended up getting the Helix Nightfall according to the quiz they give you to determine the best mattress for your body type. The absolute WORST mattress I have ever owned, by far. I wake up with constant back aches, shoulder pains, leg pains. Most nights I hardly sleep at all it soo uncomfortable. Unfortunately with my financial circumstances I'm stuck with this mattress because the payments are cheap. I hate it sooo bad. They do not even make the Nightfall anymore, gee I wonder why. The purple was the only mattress where I woke up pain free and slept very good. The only thing I was not too happy with Purple, is that if you live in a rural area, you are responsible for finding a charity to take your mattress if they could not find one, or you won't get a refund. So ironically, I should have qualified for the charity, but the buyer could not be the charity. So I had to try and find someone in more need of this mattress then myself with a stage 4 cancer. I cried when they hauled it away :-( I'll never be able to afford another one. I think you will love yours.
Great review. My wife did fall asleep after starting it but I stuck with it and it is very in depth and has helped me make a decision. When she wakes up I'll let her know how helpful this video was! 😂 Thank you!
LOL !! Too funny. Yes, our reviews are long and very in-depth. We want them to be as detailed as possible, so we don't want to skip over anything important. Happy it helped you (and helped put your wife to sleep).
Excellent video, very well done, I appreciate the thorough explanation. I ordered the 4, looking forward to it, I was hoping I was on the right track, more at ease now thanks
I'm your first response! BIG Thumbs up!!! I am still looking at the Original Purple (your mattress review says so too). I commented on the Purple's FB page about "upgrading" and they said that if you buy the Original (or any purple) mattress, you can upgrade within that 100 night trial basis and only pay difference (or return for full refund). So it sounds like I'm buying the Original Queen and IF I think it's too soft, get the Purple .2 or .3 within 100 nights (white glove delivery regardless)! It's a win-win for the consumer!
Thanks Stephen! I'm very glad the video was helpful for you, and hope whichever Purple you choose is a great match for you. Thank you also for sharing this helpful tip about Purple's policy on upgrading -- that is definitely good to know!
Just a quick update: I've been sleeping on a Purple.2 for a couple months now and will be exchanging for the Purple.3 mattress next week. I spoke to Purple and they agree with yours and other reviewers that I should be on a 3" polymer mattress as I'm a combination back/side sleeper and the 4" topper that you reviewed is out of my price range. That being said, the Purple.3 is their top-selling mattress!
My wife and I have had the '.2' queen for about 45 days and love it and don't find it too firm. After the first week we briefly discussed switching to the '.3', but after another week we concluded the '.2' is perfect. We are around 60 - she is about 175 lb and I am 190 lb. My wife is a combo back/side sleeper and I am a combo stomach/side sleeper. Before this bed we've always slept on traditional spring mattresses on the firm side.
Hi Chris -- Thanks for your comment. I'm very glad to hear that our video was helpful for you! FWIW, it will certainly take more than 1 night to get a real sense of how it does for you. This is true for any mattress but is especially true for the Purple, which is likely to feel very different from anything you might have been used to before. Nonetheless, once your body has had a chance to get used to it, it would be an awesome help to other mattress shoppers to share your experience as a review on GoodBed, where the max # of people can benefit from it. If you're willing, here's a link where you can share your review of this particular model: www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/model/purple4/ Thanks again.
I tried the Purple 3 about 2 yrs ago....it felt awesome to me (side sleeper), but my husband didn't like to feel the grid against his body. I liked the grid feeling though and felt like I was floating. We also didn't want to spend like $4k (with tax) .....I'm sorry, but it's too expensive! We ended up getting a Novaform Serafina plush king pearl gel foam mattress at Costco on sale for $700 (was $200 off), which is fine for us, but sometimes my arms go numb so it's still not plush enough for me....though my husband likes it.
Simply outstanding!! Very comprehensive, in-depth, review of this mattress, which I just bought. You are the first one to explain/describe the linear/nonlinear aspect of the 2.5/1.5 inch top layer providing 4 inches of Purple's hyper-elastic gel. Your closing analysis of the price differences between the original through to the Purple .4 was something I could completely relate to. Specifically, as a side sleeper, I can't wait to see if the "non-linear" extra money I spent does in fact translate to a more tranquil sleep, something I absolutely am in search of. Thank you for the effort you put into creating this informative video. Very, very much appreciated!!
Thanks Rick! I'm glad to hear that it was helpful for you, and really appreciate you taking the time to share this kind feedback! I hope your new Purple.4 turns turns out to be a great match for you. FYI, once you've had it for a while, it would be awesome if you would share your own personal experience with it as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it most easily. I'm quite sure your feedback would be useful to other mattress shoppers. If you're willing, here is a direct link to where you can post your review of this mattress: www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/model/purple4/
Hi -- thanks for the question. It's impossible for us to make any sort of blanket recommendation without understanding ALL of your needs and preferences. And this is why we developed our GoodBed Quiz. Answer questions about your sleep habit, preferences, and other needs, and our algorithm will give you a list of mattresses (online and store models) that are most likely to meet your needs. Then along with the list of top models, you'll also be able to see how your needs stack up against the models you mention above. Start the quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/quiz/ Hope that helps!
Great review and very encouraging. I've been sleeping on the hybrid 3 the past two and a half months and just now upgraded to the 4 while I am still in warranty. As good as the 3 has been over the trash mattress I had before, I still notice a little stiffness in the hips and shoulder, so I'm hoping this 4 should do the trick...
How did the 4 work out for you? I’m actually in process of doing the same. Had the Purple 3 for a little over 3 weeks, and I’m having the same issues you described. I sleep on my side and some morning I wake up with a little back stiffness. I think my shoulders need more give, and this one seems to be more catered to side sleepers.
What a great review! I’m a curvy side sleeper with some autoimmune symptoms that mimic rheumatoid arthritis: aches and pains and muscle soreness. Also, my husband is a very active sleeper, So motion transfer is a huge problem for us. Do you recommend the P4 in our case? I guess I could just try it...
Thanks for your kind words +edidenton! In terms of motion transfer, in case you missed it, we do cover that in the video at 22:30. On balance, we definitely found the motion isolation in the Purple 4 to be good. That said, given how sensitive it sounds like you are to your partner's movements, it may be worth noting that there are options out there that are better on this front. Of course, even in your case, motion isolation is going to be one of numerous factors to consider, so if the other characteristics of this mattress sound like a good match for you, and you think the small shortcoming that we identified with the motion isolation would not be a problem for you, then I do think it would be worth giving it a try. I hope that's helpful.
You are a great reviewer. Btw I'm looking for a latex mattress. And was looking for your suggestions. On the good bed website. I got plushbeds n spindle as possible options. Have you reviewed plushbeds. I couldn't find the review on UA-cam. I'm 5 ft10 in, 210 lbs n generally a back sleeper. Have been suffering from back pain
Thanks for your kind words Ashish! I'm afraid we have not yet done an in-depth review of any of the PlushBeds mattresses. However, we have done reviews of both the Spindle and Zenhaven mattresses, which you can find on our website here: -- Spindle: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/spindle-mattress/ -- Zenhaven: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/zenhaven/ If neither of those sounds right for you, we also have reviews of the Avocado and Nest Latex Hybrid that are due out in the coming weeks. Once those are available, you'll be able to find them on our site here: -- Avocado: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/avocado/ -- Nest Latex Hybrid: www.goodbed.com/mattress-line/nest-bedding-hybrid-latex/ You can subscribe to our UA-cam channel or follow us on Facebook to be notified when these come out. I hope that helps.
Great review, I have an original purple and would love to upgrade but the pricing is outrageous compared to other custom mattresses. After tax on the purple I can buy three helix mattresses that are custom tailored and have pocketed coils.
Hi there -- Thanks for your comment and your kind words. As discussed in the video, we certainly agree that the price premium for the new Purple mattresses is significant. That said, the principal defense of this is that they truly do offer characteristics that you can't get from any other brand. Of course, whether those characteristics are worth the price premium is going to depend on what you can afford and how good a match they are for your personal needs and preferences. In terms of Helix, I just want to clarify that Helix mattresses don't actually have pocketed coils -- they have micro-coils, which is very different. Pocketed coils are a method of providing the underlying support in the mattress. In this regard, Helix mattresses use a polyurethane foam core rather than coils (just as the original Purple does). Micro-coils, on the other hand, are a method of adding a bounce and conformance to the comfort layers of the mattress. Micro-coils are 1-2" tall and a small child can easily squeeze them between their thumb and forefinger -- so from a support perspective, they are not doing any of the "heavy lifting" so to speak. As for the custom tailoring of a Helix, this is indeed a cool feature from a shopping perspective -- and to the extent it helps you end up with a mattress that meets your personal needs and preferences, we think it's fantastic. That said, when comparing them to other brands, just keep in mind that the range of feels and characteristics they can offer is of course limited by the range of materials they use, which does not include either of the principal materials used in the Purple 2/3/4 mattresses (pocketed coils and "hyper-elastic polymer"). So even though Helix mattresses are custom-tailored to a degree, no Helix mattress would offer the same characteristics that we described in this video. I hope that helps.
Thank you for the response and I'm looking at tomorrow sleep mattress. The price would not be an issue but and uninsured driver took my primary job and both business away from me which is some of my frustration with the price. I like the feel of the original purple on my back but my shoulders really hurt me every night.
Hi there -- Of course, I totally understand. In case you haven't already seen it, here is our review of the Tomorrow Sleep mattress: ua-cam.com/video/x7wJzE1mCNI/v-deo.html I hope it's helpful for you.
Hello - Was wondering if any of the Purple Mattresses have any type of lasting smells - Whether it be a chemical smell or a normal "Purple Mattress" smell - And if so did it go away with time ? Thank You for such a great in depth review
Hi Larry -- Thanks for your question (and your kind words 😊). We tested both the original Purple mattress and the Purple 4 mattress and didn't experience any kind of lasting smell with either of them. That said, in case you're considering the Purple pillow, that one is a completely different story. It had a very pronounced smell that lasted for weeks. TBH I'm not sure why there would be such a difference between the pillow and the mattress on this front, however I can say with certainty that the smell we experienced with the pillow was not present at all in either of the mattresses, even when they were first opened. I hope that's helpful.
Beat mattress review I’ve seen. Nice job. Bought a memory foam ten years ago great for sleeping initially but one thing I didn’t consider was “play time” with the GF. How is the purple 4 in this category?
Hi +CousinPete420 -- Thanks for your question (and kind words!). The Purple 4 will be very different from memory foam on this front, since both the top "hyper elastic polymer" layer and the springs underneath are quick-responding materials (vs memory foam, which has a "slow" responsiveness and typically has a block of poly foam underneath which doesn't offer much in the way of bounce either). That said, the Purple 4 won't feel quite like a traditional innerspring mattress either, due to the thickness of that top layer which does provide a bit of sink. I think the responsiveness section at 20:16 and the cushioning depth section at 18:35 will provide the best insights for you on this front. I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed Wow, thanks for replying to that question. That's the exact reason I went with a Purple 3! I felt the memory foam mattress didn't "assist" enough lol
Hi there! You are the best at these bed reviews!!! I weigh 130 and height 5'5. Which of the 4 different Purples would you suggest for my body type? I am both a back and side sleeper. I have frail muscles and nerves in my extremeties due to (CMT) Charcot Marie Tooth disease. I also have back issues. My Saatva lux firm matress is nice while on my back, but on my side my arms and legs wake me in pain. Any guidance on which Purple would best fit my needs would be awesome!! (Or any mattress brand for that matter.) Peace Mike!
Heather Quaine I know this is really late but the purple 3 is probably good for you because the 4 will be too soft for your back and the 2 will be too firm.
I need a mattress review channel for people over 6'3" and 250lbs. These are super informative, but every mattress I've owned starts sagging under my weight after less than 2 years.
Hi Chris -- Thanks for your comment. FYI, we actually have reviewed several beds specifically designed for taller/larger people: * WinkBed Plus: www.goodbed.com/reviews/winkbed-plus-mattress-review/ * Helix Nightfall: www.goodbed.com/reviews/helix-nightfall-mattress-review/ * King Koil World Extended Life: www.goodbed.com/reviews/king-koil-world-extended-life-mattress-preview/ -- this one has the best guarantee against body impressions we've seen, but AFAIK is only available in the LA area right now. In addition, we also have the Saatva HD and Brooklyn Titan in our lab right now, so our reviews of those will be published within the next 4-8 weeks. FYI, once our in-depth reviews of these mattresses is published, they will be available on our site here: * Saatva HD: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/saatva-hd/ * Brooklyn Titan: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/brooklyn-titan/ If you haven't already, you can also subscribe to our UA-cam channel or follow us on Facebook to be notified when it comes out. Separately, regarding the "sagging" you're experiencing, if the whole bed is collapsing in the middle, the issue could be your foundation rather than the mattress. You might want to take a look at our guide to choosing a frame/foundation: www.goodbed.com/mattress-foundation/ I hope that's helpful.
Question: I am a side sleeper, 135 lbs and I have lower back pain and shoulder/hip numbness. I bought the Purple 4 because every review said it was great for side sleepers and pressure relief, but I still wake up with numbness. Not sure where to go from here. I'm thinking of something with memory foam, but it's hard to know where to turn since I already bought the bed that was supposed to be perfect for my issues. Could you possibly make a recommendation?
Hi Tiffany -- Thanks for your question, and sorry I missed this earlier. I'm terribly sorry to hear that the Purple 4 hasn't been working out for you. While I'm definitely surprised to hear that you are waking up with numbness, we did note in this video why lighter and/or less curvy side sleepers won't get much additional benefit from the extra inch(es) of hyper-elastic polymer on the Purple 4 (vs say, the Purple 3 and perhaps even the original Purple). For the benefit of other readers, we discuss suitability by sleep position and weight starting around 14:18 in the video. In terms of where to go from here, based on your experience on the Purple 4, it sounds to me like you have some rather acute pressure relief needs that should probably be prioritized above other factors. For situations like that, I do think it's hard to beat really high quality memory foam. Have you looked at Tempur-Pedic for example? www.goodbed.com/mattresses/tempur-pedic/ Or, given the challenges you've had so far, perhaps you want to play it safe and go with an online brand with a slightly better return policy whose products tend to be among the most similar to Tempur-Pedic's. In that case, I'd suggest taking a look at Novosbed: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/novosbed/ I hope that's helpful.
Yes, we tested the queen size Purple.4 bed, which had a 3" foam edge support. The hyper-elastic gel would not make a very supportive edge, so that foam helps to provide a much more solid edge. It's certainly possible that the king size version has a wider edge support, though 6" sounds wider than I would have expected.
GoodBed so far not liking it. Just feels like I’m laying on an egg carton. It’s driving me crazy espically in legs and knees. All I feel is grid ;( not comfy
@@hollydolly088 I'm sorry to hear that! As we've noted in our coverage of this line, the grid does provide a very different type of feel from other mattresses, so for some people it will take some getting used to. Hopefully you'll warm up to it, but if not you can always return it and will know going forward that this type of mattress is not for you.
Good afternoon, I’m trying to decide between the original & Purple 4. I am around 160 lbs and I’m a side sleeper mainly but lay on my back or stomach from time to time when I relax. Which one would you recommend for me? I am really torn between the two.
Hi RJ. Thanks for the question. Did you know that we have written pages on both of those models with detailed ratings for support and pressure relief? Here's the page for the original Purple: www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-mattress-review/ And here's the Purple 4 (now called Hybrid Premier): www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-4-mattress-review/ Take a look at both of those and you can see how they align with your needs. We thought the Purple 4 would be a great choice for side sleepers -- but for a lighter person like you, the difference between the 4 and the original might not justify the large jump in price. Hope that's helpful!
Hi Gary -- Thanks for your question. I have tested it, if that's what you mean. I found it to have a very unusual feel but one that personally I quite liked, but preferred for back sleeping to side sleeping. As pillows go, it was definitely colder than most but its most exceptional characteristic was its weight -- IIRC it weighs about 10 lbs. And because it's also pretty floppy you should definitely not expect to be able to easily move this thing around in your sleep the way you might do with a normal pillow. I also found it to have more of an initial off-gassing smell than the mattress (which had very little). This seemed strange to me since the material is the same Purple grid material that's in the top of the mattress. So it's possible this was an anomaly or something that they've subsequently fixed. I hope that's helpful.
I don't know what to do. I tried BB Aurora Medium was too firm and very hot. According to your quiz, I match at 6.7 for Purple mattress premium 3. I sleep very hot and I score higher for Winkbeds and others. I don't want to sink into a bed and need comfort as a side sleeper. What do you suggest?
Hi and thanks for the question. If sleeping hot is an issue, we do think the Purple would be a good choice. We do think that pressure relief can be a different experience depending on body weight -- people that are very light might not collapse the gel columns enough to get the pressure relief they need. However, some side sleepers really prefer a bed with less cushioning depth -- but still need pressure relief. So you might fit into that sub-group of people that want something firmer but still need pressure relief. So even though your match score is lower for the Purple 3, it might be just fine for you. You might want to have a look at our written report for that mattress, which includes a breakdown of our ratings based on body size/shape -- could give you a big more insight. www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-4-mattress-review/ Hope that's helpful!
I use a Chilipad in the summer time (gets up to 110 degrees here so it is very necessary). I know a topper isn't recommended, but would it really ruin the feel and defeat the purpose? I'm looking for that instant rebound feel without sinking in, and more side sleeping pressure relief.
Hi Mr. E. Adding your Chilipad on the Purple Premier will likely change the cushioning depth (how much you sink in), but the pressure relieving properties of the gel grid should still be there. So if NOT sinking in is what you want, I think the Chilipad might enhance the 'floating' effect of the foam. Hope that's helpful!
So would a purple mattress not be good for kids who weight less than 100lbs? I was thinking of getting twin beds for my kids but they might find it too firm?
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. Kids tend to have different body shapes than adults -- eg, they tend to have few, if any, curves -- so the weight-based spinal alignment ratings would not necessarily apply to kids. It is true that because they are so light, a mattress that feels soft to a heavier adult may feel firm to a kid, so in that sense their experience would be similar to a very lightweight adult. However, because of their relative their lack of curves, I rarely worry about a mattress being too firm for a kid. So I personally wouldn't consider the softness level of this mattress to be a negative in considering this mattress for a kid. I hope that's helpful.
Hi. First off, the Tempur-Pedic mattress is going to have a LOT of that slow, melting into the bed feel, while the Purple 4 definitely will not. Both should provide good pressure relief for side sleepers, so your choice (assuming they both meet all of your other criteria) might come down to whether you like/want that melting-into-the bed feeling you get with memory foam. Hope that helps!
Hi there -- While there are certainly aspects of softness that relate to the Fit of a mattress to your body shape, weight, and sleep position, for the most part softness is what we call a "preference-based" characteristic -- meaning there is no objective better or worse, it's just a matter of you personal preference. Add to that the fact that the perception of softness will vary by person depending on their things like their weight, what they're used to sleeping on, etc. For these reasons, it's quite common to see one person report a mattress as "too firm" while another person reports that the same exact mattress is "too soft." It really comes down to how YOU feel on a given mattress, not how anyone else does. All that said, it is certainly true that what Tempur-Pedic calls "Soft" is not what we call "Soft" when we put their models onto our universal softness spectrum. In fact, as you will see in our overview of the Breeze collection, we classify their Luxe-Breeze Soft model as a "Firm" on our softness spectrum. This is a good example of why we recommend that you always be sure to watch our review of a given mattress before buying it to avoid any surprises on this and other fronts. I hope that's helpful.
5’8” 165. I’ve been sleeping on the 3 for about the past few months. I’m considering switching to the 4. I constantly feel like I need more cushioning and have had some back pain, I spend a lot of time in the zero gravity position throughout the day and sometimes through the night and wonder if that’s contributing to my back pain? But the 3 also just feels kinda flat, I feel a little supported but feel like it gets kinda hard feeling and could be so much nicer with a little more cushion. I spend a lot of time in the bed watching TV and day or sleep i switch around positions often. Does it sound like I would like the 4 better? I feel like it might alleviate some of my back pain better. But you mention how the 4’s extra grid might not support as well as the 3? I tried a 4 in store and it definitely felt slightly softer and I think less pressure, not a huge difference from the 3, but where you can feel the floaty sensation on the 4 it feels pressure free. I dont feel that from the 3, the 3 feels like you’ve sank to a stiffer flat bottom. Honestly the 2 and 3 hardly even feel that much different from other beds I feel like only the 4 do you really feel the purple grid and something unique from other beds. But I would love your opinion. I think the 4 is what I was hoping the 3 was going to be but I’m worried if I switch maybe the 3 was actually better for my spine all along and the different positions I move around in. Also something I experienced that I don’t hear talked about much when i compared the 4 and 3, there seems to be a comforting woosh of air when you move around on the 4 that I’ve never felt from the 3. I thought that was really nice and felt extra cooling.
Hi Victor. A few thoughts reading your comment.... For a guy of your weight, from a spinal alignment/support perspective, there's probably not going to be much difference between the 3 and 4. That's because you're not heavy enough to really utilize all four inches of the hyperelastic grid. From a pressure relief standpoint, however, we do think the pressure relief will be a notch better, and it's going to feel more cushioned to you than the 3. As for sleeping positions, both should be good for back and side sleeping -- we wouldn't recommend either for those who sleep predominantly on their stomachs, but they may be fine for those who just find themselves in that position occasionally. Something else that jumped out -- have you thought about an adjustable base? People who spend a lot of time in bed watching TV often prefer an adjustable base as it allows the to raise the head/foot to a more comfortable position. And when you was the bed feels "flat" an adjustable base would allow to create some custom settings, including a zero gravity position. Something to think about... Hope that's helpful!
Yes, very helpful! Thank you! I’m thinking of switching to a tempur pedic now. I tried one out and felt no pressure at all. I’m thinking that it may feel better on my back. I’m thought the luxe adapt is most comfortable, I just hope it won’t get hot. I know there’s the breeze line but I think they are slightly less comfortable and more expensive. Hopefully the luxe adapt will be a good fit!
Hi D. Thanks for the comment. Purple is the only widely available brand using that proprietary hyper-elastic gel in the comfort layer. But you might try the Purple 2 or 3 -- they are less expensive and might suit your needs just fine. The original Purple is also worth consideration, though it will feel more firm than the Purple 4 in terms of softness. But it's 1/3 of the price of the Purple 4.
Hi Betsy -- If your current box springs provide a very sturdy surface for the mattress with gaps of no more than 3" between slats, then they should be OK to use. Otherwise you can also buy a foundation from Purple or elsewhere to go with this.
Hi and thanks for the comment. Have you take our quiz? Answer a few questions about your needs and preferences, and you can get a "score" for both of those beds that allows you to compare them to your own needs. Start the quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/quiz/ Then once you've done that, the site 'remembers' your answers and whatever mattresses you look at, you'll see your Match Score for each one. It's pretty cool!!
@@goodbed Thanks ! I ended up buying a temperpetic essential limited edition mattress with the ergo adjustable frame. Didnt want to miss the weekend sale was $2,250 for both. Wanted that purple but this seemed like a better deal.
Hi Patricia -- Thanks for your question. Curved spines are one of the trickiest and most personal considerations when shopping for a mattress. As with anyone, the goal of someone with a curved spine is still to find a mattress that holds their spine in a "neutral" position when sleeping. This generally means that your spine should have the same shape that it does when you are standing. But when a person's spine is curved in a non-standard way, this opens an array of possibilities as to what its neutral shape looks like. As such, our standard assessments about a person of a certain weight, body shape, and preferred sleep position may not apply. In light of all this, I'd highly recommend trying out mattresses in person with someone who can help you assess whether it is able to hold your spine in a proper neutral shape when you are in your preferred sleep position(s). I'm sorry I can't be of more help on this one, but I hope that's at least somewhat helpful nonetheless.
Hi Paul. I'd recommend you take our quiz! It's impossible to make any kind of blanket recommendation without knowing more about your body, your sleep preferences and support needs. In fact, any reviewer that tries to push "the best mattresses for 2020" or similar is out for one thing -- to sell you a mattress that makes them the most money. We developed our quiz for exactly your situation. Answer a few questions and we can match up your needs to the thousands of mattresses in our database to identify which mattresses are most likely to fit your personal needs. You can start the quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/ Hope that helps!
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. It looks like you edited your question from what you originally wrote to add that you're considering Purple 3. This is actually what I was going to say, so I think your instincts are correct. At your weight, I would rule out the Original. And as a side sleeper, I would worry that the Purple 2 would be too firm. That leaves the Purple 3 or 4, and at your weight I would lean a bit more toward the 3. I hope that's helpful.
I’m 5’11, 240 lbs so I’m a little heavier than most mattress reviewers. Predominantly a back/stomach sleeper because my broad shoulders make side sleeping difficult. I’m looking for a great long-term mattress for my senior year of college and beyond. Last year I got a Leesa at home and I love it. But since I’m looking for a mattress that will last me a while I think a hybrid would be best. Between a Purple 2, Sapira, or Bear Hybrid, which do you recommend?
Hi Alexander -- Thanks for your question. Based on your comments, it sounds like you would like something that has a similar feel to the Leesa, but is a bit more solid and durable. If so, of the ones you listed, I think the Sapira would be the best option in your case. It shares Leesa's use of a latex-like material on top with memory foam below, so will have a similar overall feel in that sense. It has a bit less softness (we classified the Sapira as a Medium-Firm and the Leesa as a Medium), which I would tend to think would be good for a back-stomach sleeper, as well as someone over 200 lbs. And relative to the Leesa, the Sapira uses a bit higher-quality materials, substituting the foam core for firm pocketed coils and adding a couple rows of even thicker coils around the perimeter for edge support. Given the lack of 'weak links' in its construction, we felt it would be a particularly good match for folks in your weight range. You can see our full in-depth review of the Sapira here: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/sapira/ In terms of the Purple 2 and the Bear Hybrid, it's entirely possible that these could work for you as well, and if I knew more about your complete set of needs and preferences, I could assess that. However, either way, I do think they would both have less in common with the specific feel that you've enjoyed with the Leesa. Given that and the other factors you mentioned, the Sapira would be the first place I'd look in your case. I hope that's helpful.
I'm really having a difficult time choosing which New Purple is right for my bf and I. He is a big guy 6'5" 275lbs I'm average 5'7" 140. We are both mostly side sleepers, but sometimes back sleepers and we tend to toss and turn at night. So is .3 or .4 better for us?
Hi Scarlet -- Thanks for your question. Given your husband's weight, I think he would benefit from the Purple 4 (see 14:18 in the video for a more detailed discussion of this). In your case, I don't think you'll really get much additional benefit to the Purple 4 over the Purple 3, but I don't think it will be a negative for you either. So on balance, I think the 4 sounds like a better fit for you guys. I hope that's helpful.
Hi there -- Thanks for your comment. Just to clarify, the base shown in this video is not the one that Purple sells. This review is only of the mattress (not the base), which is why we do not discuss the functionality or performance of the base at all -- only how the mattress performs when used on any adjustable base. In terms of your comment about who makes Purple's adjustable base, you are correct that there are only a small handful of companies that actually make adjustable bases (even Tempur-Pedic does not make its own adjustable bases). FWIW, Reverie is among the largest, along with Leggett & Platt. I hope that's helpful.
Very true, Id actually look into other basses if possible this Reverie base is very over priced, I worked for Reverie for years and this base is one of their lower end basses, Plus Reverie has the worst Customer service in the industry and if you have a problem you deal with Reverie, not Purple.
Very true, Id actually look into other basses if possible this Reverie base is very over priced, I worked for Reverie for years and this base is one of their lower end basses, Plus Reverie has the worst Customer service in the industry and if you have a problem you deal with Reverie, not Purple.
I purchased one of the Purple Hybrid Premier in June and while I do love the way it sleeps, I am starting to notice a sagging where I sleep like there is an indention? Is there anyway to fix that I am a bit worried it's doing this already :( I really need to get this answered before my 100 day trial is up . This bed was WAY to expensive for this to happen
Hi Jake. You're talking about what we call a 'body impression' and no, it's not common for it to be noticeable after just a couple of months. First thing to check is your foundation -- if you are using an old box spring, or have it on a standard four-sided metal frame, you likely need a more supportive foundation -- today's mattresses are much heavier than the old innerspring type. You need a platform bed, a box-style foundation with closely spaced slats, or a metal frame that includes a center support and fifth leg in the middle. The Purple website will also have a list of appropriate foundations. If you think your foundation is adequate, and you are still noticing body impressions, then I'd contact Purple for sure. Once you are past the trial period, you'll be in the warranty period, where body impressions are covered if they are deeper than 1" (measured when no one is on the bed). Hope that's helpful!
@@goodbed thanks for the quick reply! I bought my foundation from purple with a cover ;) after further review it seems the foam edge part is separating from the grid? mostly on the side I use daily . any thoughts on that? I saw somewhere that might be a defect? Thanks for this review I feel like a purple bedoligist after watching !!
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. The 2" model is going to be pretty firm for a side sleeper. For this reason, lighter slide sleepers may actually be better off with the Original Purple. But for a slide sleeper of your weight, I don't think that option would provide proper spinal alignment, so I'd recommend looking at one of the Hybrid Premier (3" or 4" ) models. I hope that's helpful.
@@Quietprofessional1 I would probably recommend another brand then. Have you taken the Match Quiz on our site yet? This will ask you a series of questions to better understand all of your personal needs and preferences more holistically, and then will look across all options, both online and in the stores in your area to show you the options that best match your collective criteria in your price range. You can find that here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/ I really believe this is the best starting point for anyone that is shopping for a mattress. I hope it's helpful for you.
Hey there! I know you’ve been getting tonnes of these comments but I have to know. If I’m a 5’8 130 pound side/back sleeping male, do you think the purple 4 is “overkill” or do you think I would benefit from the extra softness? Thanks in advance!
LOL -- Yes, we get this question a lot. Without knowing a lot more about your needs, it's very hard to answer this question for sure. That said, if you watch the video, we do note that lighter people may not be getting the full benefit of all 4" of that honeycomb gel. We discuss that in the section on back support and pressure relief, starting at 10:03 in the video. I hope that's helpful.
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. When we are done testing mattresses, our goal is to find the most cost-effective way to maximize their usefulness and avoid them going into a landfill. When donation is possible, that is our first option. When it isn't, we sell them for a nominal fee and then donate those proceeds.
Hi Jay -- Thanks for your question. I would definitely recommend against using a topper with any version of the Purple. It would basically negate the whole point of the collapsible gel column construction. For additional context on why this matters, check out our explanation of how the collapsible columns work, which starts around 2:43 in this video. I hope that's helpful.
Ok i have a few questions... i bought the purple original but i was renovating my room but by the time it was done i didnt get enough time to send it back because i feel like its a bit too firm for my body, im a side sleeper and now im looking to replace it with another mattress idk if i can consider another purple because the original wasnt as grea as i thought it was gonna be... can u recommend any others... im 200lbs and a side sleeper
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. We can certainly help you with this. The best place to start is to take the mattress match quiz on our website, which is designed for exactly this purpose. It works by asking you all of the relevant questions to fully assess your requirements (including some factors that might actually be important to you but that you would not have otherwise thought to consider), and then using an intelligent matching algorithm to search across all brands and stores (both online and in your local stores) to find ones that match your unique needs and preferences. If you haven't already done so, you can take that quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/ If you have any remaining questions after this, don't hesitate to come back here and ask.
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. We didn't explicitly test the durability of the mattress, but as you can see explained in the Edge Support section of the video (starting at the 26:06 mark), the edge support here is provided by a couple rows of stronger, heavier-gauge coils. We've found this to be an extremely durable form of edge support so I would fully expect the edge to remain strong for any reasonable lifespan of the mattress (eg, at least 10 years). I hope that's helpful.
I'm 6'2" 275 and my wife is 5' 180. We have a memory foam mattress and I like it, but she gets suck it the mattress. We were looking at the Purple 2 or 3. Which on would you suggest.
Hi William -- Thanks for your question. There are many factors at play here, but the missing piece of information that would be most valuable in this case would be in what position do you and your wife tend to sleep most often (side, back, stomach)?
@@goodbed We were able to sample the mattress at a local store (original, 2, 3,and 4). We are going with the Purple (2) because the original was to firm, and the 3 and 4 were too soft.
@@johnsweet8055 My wife is "compact" in the midsection. When she tried the 3, she still had problems rolling out of the bed. She likes a harder mattress, and I like a softer mattress. The 4 was too soft for me, and the 2 or 3 were comfortable enough. I all understand now what it feels like to float in a bed. But what I like is that I can upgrade to the 3 if we need just by paying the difference. Delivery is next Wednesday. Also, just to let you know the buying experience was extremely simple. I had to call in because they only provide the military discount over the phone. I was sent an invoice, paid it online (did not have to give a person my info). Got the free sheets and paid for a mattress cover. Opt'd to have it installed at no additional cost. Your video was very helpful. Although I am healthy enough to get it up the stairs, I never turn down free help.
@@johnsweet8055 Where are you seeing a 6" foam border on the Purple 4? FYI, we show the border of the queen-size version that we tested at 7:05 in the video and it is only 3" wide. Perhaps you saw something that counted 3" from each side and added that up to 6"? As you may know, the purpose of the border is to provide better edge support since the gel columns themselves would not provide a very solid edge. I hope that's helpful.
@@johnsweet8055 Well, we have the Purple 2 mattress. We love it. Although I would say the perfect mattress would have been a 2 for my wife, and a 3 for me. I'm not having any back pain like I was with the traditional mattress. But the Purple 2 seems to be a little firmer than what thought I would like. The key is that I sleep soundly, no back pain, and very cool feeling. Also, my wife does not have to rock her way out of the bed.The mattress was so cool that we added another thin blanket. No more waking up at night throwing the covers over to my wife side. I actually steal the covers from her. The edge support is superb. I won't get into pricing, but the purchase included free delivery, setup and removal. We also got the mattress cover and a set of free purple sheets. We are looking into purchasing the pillows. Lastly, as of our current experience, we will stay with the Purple 2. A selling point is the fact that activities other than sleeping on the mattress are more comfortable on a more firm mattress. We think the Purple 3 or 4 may be too soft for those activities.
Hello Kimberly and thanks for the comment. I don't know of any programs that use general consumers for mattress testing. Our founder Mike started GoodBed out of his frustration with mattress shopping himself -- he started this channel out of his own pocket to try to help others buy better mattresses.
Great! You could do other mattress shoppers a great service by reviewing your mattress on GoodBed.com. Honest comments from real owners are incredibly helpful to other shoppers. Here's where you can leave a review for the Alexander Signature Hybrid. There's a "write a review" link in the middle of the page. www.goodbed.com/mattress-line/nest-bedding-alexander-hybrid/ Thanks!
Does the grid material soften up? The purple 4 feels wonderful but after sleeping the first night on purple4 and found it too firm. I appreciate any technical information.
Hi Linda -- Thanks for your question. No, I would actually not expect the grid material to soften up over time. Unlike foam, which can have a bit of a break-in effect, the hyper-elastic polymer is an extremely resilient material, as are the pocketed coils underneath. So I would expect the feel of the Purple 4 to remain very consistent. That said, one thing that *will* very likely change is how your body reacts to that feel. Any time you get a new mattress, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few months for your body to fully adjust to that new feel. The more different it is from what you're used to, the longer this can take. And since the Purple is unlikely to be similar to anything you've had before, I do think that could add to the adjustment period. This is one reason why companies like Purple offer up to 100 nights or more for you to try the product. So for the time being, my recommendation would be to just give yourself some time to enjoy and adjust to the new feel. I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed Thank you for thoughtful response. As I think back to why I bought this mattress is because of the egg and pressure-point tests videos. The thing is, they were done on the grid material without the mattress over. I think covering the grid changes some of it's pressure point relief qualities. The cover itself creates a solid surface. Could you do test with pressure mat comparing grid vs grid w/cover? That would be informative. Thanks.
Hi Linda -- We actually did do our own egg test to see whether the manufacturer's results could be independently verified, and we did our test with the cover on. We included it in our full review above, but you can also find it as its own video here: ua-cam.com/video/H6tX-26FRQ4/v-deo.html I would agree with your hypothesis that on the margin, any unquilted cover is likely to have less pressure-relieving qualities than what's directly underneath it. That said, given the rather stretchy characteristics of this particular cover, I wouldn't expect it to appreciably diminish the pressure-relieving capabilities. IMHO, it would be much more likely that a mattress protector or set of sheets would have this effect, since those are less likely to be as stretchy as the cover on this mattress. In general, I don't see much value in doing any tests without the cover, since the cover is a necessary component of the mattress. That's why all of our pressure relief assessments were done with the cover on. I hope that's helpful.
Our pleasure Linda. 😊 Re: your most recent question, I think this will depend on the sleeper, since there is a difference not only in the height of the top grid but also the softness of what's underneath it. A side sleeper who is heavy enough could fully buckle the top layer on either model, in which case the Original Purple would feel softer to them (since the middle foam layer on the Original Purple is much softer than the coils on the Purple 4). By contrast, a very light side sleeper might not experience that much of what is beneath the grid, and therefore could feel that the Original Purple is firmer, because there is less flex in its top grid. For people in the middle, I think these two factors will tend to balance out fairly evenly, which is why we classified both models as a "Medium" on our softness spectrum: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/the-purple-bed/ www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/purple4/ I hope that's helpful.
So Im curious...based on the construction, are you able to feel the grid underneath? It just doesn't seem like there is much between the sleeper and hyper-elastic polymer...thoughts?
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. You are correct that there is not much between the sleeper and the hyper-elastic polymer (only the cover). If I understand your question correctly, if you run your hand over the top of the mattress, you *can* feel the ridges of the grid a little bit (particularly if you know to be feeling for it). But in terms of your body laying on the mattress, I didn't perceive the gridlines at all, either consciously or subconsciously, and I really doubt anyone would. I hope that's helpful.
GoodBed Yep, that was my question, thanks for the quick response...and as always thanks for the great review. I always go back to GoodBed as I research which bed to buy.
So I bought a original purple matte over a year ago. It helped some but not so much for my neck (piling pillows under me). So I recently got a sleep number with adjustable base. I’m figuring out that it’s really not that great on some of my pressure points. So that mattress is returnable but the base is not. I’m wondering if my purple mattress will work on the adjustable base? I have a sleigh bed frame around the base but with the sleep number it has a type of anchor that goes under the foam through the cover to attach it to the base. How would the purple stay on the base or will it need to be anchored since I do have the bed frame.
Hi +teletruda -- Thanks for your question. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the particular feature that you mentioned, but it sounds like something that is designed to fasten the mattress to the base. I would presume that the purpose of this would either be to keep the mattress from sliding on the base or to keep the mattress from sticking up (eg, in the foot area) when the base is fully elevated. If so, while this sounds like a 'nice to have' feature, and perhaps is particularly important when using a Sleep Number mattress on an adjustable base, it should not really be needed for most mattresses -- provided your base has either corner guards or a retainer bar. One or the other of those is generally a standard feature on any adjustable base, though I am not intimately familiar with the Sleep Number bases so can't speak to their features in as much detail as I can with other popular adjustable bases. FYI, in our in-depth review of the Original Purple mattress, we tested that mattress on an adjustable base without any anchors or the like. You can see that here: ua-cam.com/video/rjXViaBCEoA/v-deo.htmlm45s I hope that's helpful.
GoodBed thank you for getting back to me. So yes the sleep number base has anchors kind of in the middle. It doesn’t have what you are talking about at the foot of the bed base. With that said it is currently inside of a sleigh bed frame...so would you think I don’t need anything extra to keep the mattress on the base? I saw in one review of the original that they had nothing surrounding the mattress on an adjustable base and it stayed in place very well. Also, I am a side sleeper mostly, 5’6 and currently 205 (but I’m still losing weight...that’s down from 230). I do typically feel I need a firmer mattress bc of support but I also have pressure points that hurt at times. From your research and what you’ve said in your video, I’m thinking the purple 3 might be good for my body Statur even as I continue to lose weight. Your thoughts?
Hi +teletruda -- In terms of keeping the mattress on the base, the sleigh will certainly help keep it in place when the mattress is in a flat position. However, the situation in which you generally need to worry about sliding is when the mattress is going up and down repeatedly (it will tend to slide head to foot), and I'm afraid the sleigh won't help you much with that. This is true no matter which mattress you use by the way. Re: the review you saw, I'm having a hard time visualizing what you would have seen because I have never seen an adjustable base that doesn't have some built-in solution to hold the mattress in place when the base is raised and lowered. In terms of which Purple is the best match for you, based on the information you provided, I would agree that either the 3 or the 4 sound best in your case. In general, the 4 has the greater ability to accommodate larger curves. So if you were to remain at your current weight for example, then perhaps the 4 would be best. But if you were to lose another 25 pounds for example, then you might be more indifferent between them. I hope that's helpful.
Hi Dan. I'm very glad you found it useful, and thanks for the comment. Mike is pretty thoughtful about choosing his words, so like any of us he probably fills in his pauses with an "um" or "uh" here or there. In any case, he's always looking for ways to improve how we present information, so your feedback is certainly helpful.
Hello, First off, this is a fantastic review!! the best one I've seen on UA-cam! I have a question for you and I hope you can help me... My husband and I have the purple 2 right now and my husband likes it but it is way too firm for me! I am a strict side sleeper and my hip is sore when I wake up. My husband changes positions all night and so he wants something that he can move around easily on. We had a soft Tulo memory foam mattress before the purple 2 that he hated and made his back hurt because when he would raise up to change positions at night he would feel stuck and end up pulling his neck and back from the extra effort to move! I want to get the purple 4 for extra cushion for my hip but I'm wondering if the purple 4 would be too soft and hard to change positions for my husband. He is 190 lbs, 6'2, and I'm 130 lbs, 5'4. Also we have our bed on an incline for my husband's acid reflux issues, so I'm wondering if that would make the purple bed feel firmer than if it was flat. So taking both of our needs into consideration do you think the Purple 4 would work for us? Or should we get the Purple 3? Sorry for the long comment! Thank you for any suggestion you can offer!
Hi Christina -- Thanks for your question (and your kind words). In terms of the repositioning, I do not think that is going to be an issue on the Purple 4 (or 3). We discuss and show this in more detail in the section that starts at 25:43. In terms of the incline question, this is a great and intriguing question and TBH I don't really know the answer to it. On basically any other mattress I would say the difference would be inconsequential, but with the design of Purple's grid being based on *vertical* columns, I am not 100% sure how an incline would impact the feel, esp on the taller columns of the Purple 4. My guess would be that on the margin, this would make the columns more prone to collapsing (eg, let's say they normally collapse at 20 lb/sq ft of pressure, then at a 5-10 degree incline, maybe they would collapse at 18 lb/sq ft of pressure, or something like that). Overall, I would think the impact of the incline would be more pronounced on the Purple 4 than on the Purple 2, but still pretty subtle (and maybe not even perceptible at all). But all of that that is just a directional guess that is based mainly on what I remember from my engineering classes in college. 🙂 Overall, I don't see any reason why the Purple 4 would not be a good fit for you and your husband, and I do think it would offer the most pressure relief for your side sleeping needs. At your weight, it's possible that the the Purple 3 would also have enough of this for you, but it's hard to say for sure. I hope that's helpful.
Yes that was extremely helpful! Thank you for your thoughtful response! I forgot to mention before that we also have a dust mite allergy cover on our mattress and it's not stretchy so I think that also makes the bed more firm. We can tell a big difference in softness from just lying on the purple 2 mattress with nothing on it, and when we have the cover, and fitted sheet on it. We do have the purple sheets which are better than using a non stretchy sheet. Just thought I'd throw that in there! :) Thank you again!
Hi Christina -- Aha, yes that can certainly make a difference. It's still not altogether surprising that a side sleeper like you might find the Purple 2 to be a bit too firm, but there's no question that a cover that doesn't stretch will inhibit your ability to benefit from the conforming and pressure-relieving features of a mattress like this. Smart of you to notice this!
Hello Mike. Wondering if you could recommend me a mattress. I am a side sleeper, occasionally on stomach. I weigh 170lbs. My budget is about $900. I bought a beautyrest mattress back in 2015 and it has sunk in the middle. I feel very bad pressure points on my left hip and lumbar. I've tried multiple mattress toppers and it seems they're just a waste of money (i've returned 2 so far, the 3rd one is looking like it will be too). What should I do? I am open to in-mail mattresses or the usual major brands.
Hi Will -- Thanks for your question. I'd love to help but there are actually a lot of good options that match the criteria you named, so there are a number of other factors that I'd want to consider as well. I'm not sure if you're aware, but we actually created a highly sophisticated match quiz in order to solve this exact problem. It works by asking you all the relevant questions to fully assess your requirements (including some factors that might actually be important to you but that you would not have otherwise thought to consider), and then using an intelligent matching algorithm to search across all brands and stores (both online and in your local stores) to find ones that match your unique needs and preferences. If you haven't already done so, you can take that quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/ I believe this is the best starting point for any mattress shopper. I hope you find it helpful but if it leaves you with any remaining questions, don't hesitate to come back here and ask.
@@goodbed I just did the quiz and I am kind of disappointed the mail in mattresses were not included (purple, cloud, lull, avocado,etc.). I kind of want to give new/uncommon companies a chance. My result was Medium-soft. I am feeling lower back pain (thoracic and lumbar). Sometimes some hip pain. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Hi Will -- I think you must have just missed them, as your quiz results will always show both local options and online options. They will be in the "Online Matches" section of your results.
Hi Amanda -- Thanks for your question. You are smart to be asking this, since weight differences are certainly a factor that can cause one person person to experience the same mattress very differently than another person. We did not have anyone in the 300+ weight range available to us as part of our testing, but in all of our reviews we do try to use our experience (as well as the vast amount of feedback from real mattress owners that we receive through our website) to specifically discuss how we would expect any given mattress to work for people of different weights. In this video, you can see us discuss that in some detail in the Back Support & Pressure Relief section (10:03) in particular, as well as in any other sections in the video where we felt that differences would be significant. I hope that's helpful for you. Separately, I do also take your comment as a worthwhile suggestion for us to consider in future reviews, so thank you for that as well.
@@brendatiller6218 You can see all the current prices as well as there key details in the written version of this review here: www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-4-mattress-review/#value
Optic Blast Just got my Purple 3 King today (6/25/19) and it arrived wrapped in a bag. I wasn’t sure how it would be delivered since I’ve seen videos showing it fully expanded in a box on delivery. Glad it was shrink wrapped since it gives me more assurance it’s never used and brand new. Denver Mattress carries theses and honored the 10% off July 4th sale, plus they threw in Purple sheets, free delivery/setup and haul away of old mattress. Also, Denver Mattress gives 120-day trial period, not 100. The store also allowed 75% credit toward exchange for any of their mattresses in months 5-8, and 50% credit in months 9-12. All in all, buying from Denver Mattress is a better deal and the Purple arrived and is in our bedroom four days after ordering it at the store. Can’t beat that!
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. We'll be posting more details at some point on our experience with that pillow and who we think it's a good fit for. In the meantime, what I can say off-hand is that much like Purple's mattresses, it's a very unique experience, unlike any other pillow I've tried -- something you'll recognize from the first time you try to pick it up (it is 10 lbs and very floppy). Your head definitely gets that same floaty, but stable, sensation that your body gets on the Purple 4. As a back sleeper using it on the Purple 4, I really liked it. The biggest caveat is be prepared to let it air out for at least a week before using it -- the initial smell was very strong, at least on the one we got (unlike the mattresses, which we had no problem using right away). I hope that's helpful.
Hi Anthony -- Thanks for your question. I'm glad you asked this because any creaking noise you were hearing was definitely not coming from the mattress. The thing that can make mattress coils noisy is when metal rubs against metal. However, the coils in this mattress are individually pocketed coils, which means that there is a fabric pocket around each coil. This type of coil design prevents metal from one coil from touching metal from another coil -- ergo, no noise. So, any noise you hear when I bounce or move around on the mattress in the video is coming from the adjustable base we have underneath the mattress, which does have a lot of moving parts where metal can rub against metal. I hope that's helpful.
Hi Aaron -- Thanks for your question. It actually has only 4 walls -- there is no top side and no bottom side, so that's how air can flow through it. I hope that helps.
Hi there -- Thanks for your question, and sorry we missed this earlier. The product shown in this review is a full mattress, not a topper. The hyperelastic polymer grid layer on the top of the mattress is built into the mattress rather than being a separate topper, and the rest of the mattress is comprised of pocketed coils similar to some traditional innerspring mattresses. This mattress can be used with or without a "foundation" (aka, box spring). I hope that's helpful.
Hey Mike, loving the videos! You're an excellent reviewer. For myself I'm stuck between buying a Brentwood Home Oceano vs a Saatva. The oceano is softer than the Cedar. Id like to think the memory foam than latex over coils is the best of both worlds. Any thoughts? I've had horrible experiences at retail stores. I'm a side/stomach sleeper. With wide shoulders, 5'9 at 190. I'm leaning towards the Oceano.
Thanks Nathan! I'm very glad that the videos have been helpful for you. In terms of the Oceano, I'm afraid we haven't yet done an in-depth review of that mattress, so I can't speak to its characteristics in as much detail as the ones that we have reviewed. FWIW, if the combination of latex and memory foam is what you're after, here are a few options that we have reviewed and which feature either that exact combination or something that will have very similar characteristics (listed in order of how relevant they sound to the other criteria you provided): -- Casper Wave: ua-cam.com/video/sD2894IHu40/v-deo.html -- NewSleep Jerome: ua-cam.com/video/6M9uocQ7mRw/v-deo.html -- Sapira: ua-cam.com/video/60d11xwreuE/v-deo.html I hope that's helpful.
Hi Nathan -- Thanks again for your question about the Brentwood Home Oceano mattress a while back. FYI, on the off chance that you are still shopping for a mattress, I wanted to let you know that we recently posted our review of this bed. You can now see it here: ua-cam.com/video/aYV1ca3E3Hs/v-deo.html I hope you find it useful. If so, giving it a quick thumbs-up would be very helpful in making it easier for other mattress shoppers to find. Thanks again.
Hands down the BEST in depth mattress reviewer on youtube.
Hi Fallon -- thank you so much. Comments like yours keep us going!
It feels like I've been watching UA-cam mattress reviews for eight years over the past week, and I have to say I've seen literally every UA-camr and blogger on this topic. Good Bed has the BEST reviews of any of them (I really LOVE the organized links to the different topics). Thank you, Good Bed! It's due to your videos I managed to narrow my selection down and pull the trigger.
Thanks Jacqueline -- I really appreciate you taking the time to share these very kind words! It is very gratifying to know that our reviews have been helpful to you in making your decision. :) If you're willing, please be sure to give them a thumbs-up, which will help other consumers find them more easily.
I hope your new mattress is a great match for you!
Done and done :) Once I receive my new mattress, I'll post a review on your site.
@@jacquelinewright9201 can i ask if you went with a Purple and are you happy?
I actually bought the Purple 4 and Nest Bedding Alexander Plush simultaneously so I could try them out during the 100-night trial window! I need super soft, and wound up keeping the Nest Bedding despite it sleeping hotter than the Purple. Good Bed was accurate that the purple material stops collapsing after a certain point and feels firm for lighter sleepers (I'm 130lb). I would have liked to keep the Purple because it was perfect in every other respect - I just wish the polymer walls were thinner so it required less weight to sink in! So far I'm very happy with my Nest Bedding, but I do wake up sweating too much.
@@legit.jacquie I tried Nest Alexander few years ago. Was so hot I felt like I was smothering. My new purple 4 is so comfortable and temperature neutral, but it hurts my hips. I thought the collapsing grid would be pressure neutral. I'm so discouraged. Good luck with yours.
This might be the best review I've ever seen. Period. Thank you!
My pleasure Erin! Thank you very much for your kind words -- that is extremely gratifying to hear, and I am very glad that it was helpful for you!
Agree
Ditto
Definitely!!
I concur
BEST REVIEW!! more geniune and honest review!!i been watching you tube reviews on mattresses all day so far. your its the best..
Wow, thank you! We are so happy it has been useful to you!!
This is the first time I've heard that the 4 has two levels of purple grid, and it makes sense and seems smart. I've slept on an Original Purple for over a year and I've slept great. I've upgraded to a Purple 4 and it arrives tomorrow. The only reason I upgraded to the 4 is because I have an adjustable bed and while I'm sitting up in bed the Original Purple grid completely collapses and my butt is essentially on the foam beneath the grid (because that's where most of my weight shifts). I hope with the 4 that I'll still experience the grid effect in an propped up position. I've been debating the upgrade for several months but if I had watched this review earlier I wouldn't have waited so long. This is one of the best reviews of anything I've found on UA-cam! Thumbs up'd, but can't subscribe because I think my search for a mattresses is over. Excellent work describing this and your insight is obviously well informed.
Hi Thomas. Thank you for the comment -- and the compliment! We hope you are super happy with your Hybrid Premier. Sleep well!
Enjoy watching the review and learning more about the comfort it brings you as you sleep
Have never commented on any type of review on you tube but I have to say after doing lots of mattress shopping and watching lots of reviews this is the most professional, balanced and informative. Well done and thank you.
Thanks for letting us know it was helpful for you Todd! It is very gratifying to hear that.
Phenomenal review,
I have the 4 in transit and was especially comforted by your review the most. Profound detail and detailed explanation’s with real world demonstration. You rock nice job!!!
Thanks so much for letting us know our review was helpful to you!!
I just ordered the 4 as well to replace the 3. How has it been for you the past 5 months?
Excellent work, I'm a new sales rep with Purple and I just learned everything I needed in amazing detail.
Thank you !
Wow! Fantastic -- thanks for the kind comments and good luck!
Amazing explanation, by a terrific speaker who appears totally unbiased. Spectacular!
Hi Jade. Thank you so much! We are so happy you found it useful. That's why we're here :)
We recently got the .2 bed and love it and don't find it too firm for us!
We got to test all four beds at our local Mattress Firm here in Seattle
The .2 is the firmest of the four types (.2, Original, .3, .4 - firmest to least firm)
If you are like my wife and I, you might not need to go to the more expensive .3 or .4.
Before this bed we had always slept on standard coil mattresses on the firm side.
We are in our very late 50's. She is about 175 lb and I am 190 lb.
My wife is a combo back and side sleeper and I am a combo stomach and side sleeper.
Since we aren't used to foam or soft mattresses, we find the .2 to be heaven!
I just ordered the P #2 had the original and it bottomed out and thin for me. Hope I made the right choice. I'm like 180lb 5"10' you think i made the right choice? Thanks buddy
Absolutely phenomenal in depth review.
Every question I had was answered and then broken down in a way I could really appreciate!
New Sub!
Thanks Jermoni (and sorry we missed this earlier)! I really appreciate you taking the time to let us know it was helpful for you!
Wow... u sir have outdone yourself. This is one of the best reviews for any product I've had the pleasure of watching. I thank u for ur time and passion. Sold!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for the comment. Sleep well!
This has to be the best purple review ever! Thank you!
Very, very in-depth, detailed review. Thanks for all the attention to detail!
Our pleasure Tracy! I'm so glad to hear it was helpful for you -- thanks so much for letting us know!!
Just wanted to say thanks for your efforts. Your website and reviews have been spot on accurate. After taking your website sleep test it recommended the purple 4. We purchased the purple 4 around 2 months ago.
The first night I was sold...after years of waking up and tossing and turning I have slept soundly and have much less shoulder and back pain. I would also recommend the purple sheets with this bed as they are by far the most comfortable and the stretchiness of the sheets do allow the bed to perform as it should. Any non stretching sheet IMHO would reduce the performance of the purple 4. I also use the purple pillow and it is perfect with the bed. The pillow would not work with a firmer bed at least for me but with the purple 4 it is perfect for me. I am 225# and very active and I really look forward to bed time now. LOL. Thank you for your review you were a big factor in our purchase. Best of fortune to you.
Hi Darren -- Thanks so much for this comment. It is extremely gratifying to hear that our quiz and reviews have been so helpful to you, and that you are so happy with your resulting choice. Thanks for taking the time to let us know this!!
This was a great review! Very in depth and informative. Answered all of my questions about the #4 that I had and then some. I will now purchase a number 4.
Thank you -- that's very nice to hear! I'm so happy it was helpful for you.
Thank you for the well thought-out, articulated and comprehensive review of this mattress! I will definitely be getting one of these some day when I can afford it.
My pleasure +cornflkeboy1! I'm very glad to hear that it was helpful for you -- thanks for letting us know!!
You can afford it now! They have an amazing deal with 0% financing. I took advantage of it last week. And they even threw in a purple pillow.
ASK them to gift You one of the returned ones and You just pay the delivery charges of USD/EUR 39.99 !
Prove them You are needy by sending them Your monthly income/welfare/pension sheet.
As a follow up comment to the first time I have watched this video, my Purple.2 was delivered this week and after a few nights, I feel a BIG difference from my old memory foam tempurpedic mattress. I'm glad I've given Purple a try!
Great, thanks for letting us know Steven! I'm very glad to hear that you are happy with your choice! FYI, your feedback would be even more helpful as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it more easily. Given how new this product is, there is very little feedback on it yet, so I'm quite sure your experience would be useful to other mattress shoppers. If you're willing, here is a direct link to where you can post your review of this product:
www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/mattress/purple2/
After just over a week sleeping on the Purple 2, I'm re-watching your video and starting to think that I need to "upgrade" my Purple 2 to a Purple 3 before my 100-nights are up. I still wake up with back pain but don't know if it's still an adjustment period or the 2" grid is too firm. I am a back sleeper 90% of the time and weight 230 pounds. I'm thinking of waiting for the first month and then make a decision. Also, I am wondering if my old foundation base sitting on a frame is making my new purple feel harder than it should. The purple base is only $174 which is a good price.
Hi Steven -- Re: your question about the foundation, I'm not sure I see how your old foundation could be making the mattress feel harder than a new foundation would. The Purple foundation is not designed to have any "give" so if anything I would think your old foundation would have more give (eg, if it's broken down a bit), making your mattress feel softer, not harder. I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed Do you think the Purple Hybrid 3/4 sleeps cooler than the Tempurpedic LuxeBreeze? It seems like these two are the coolest sleeping mattresses outside of active cooling mattresses like the Pod from 8Sleep
This is by far the best review. I wish I saw it before I bought purple 2. I wish I got the purple 4. Hopefully they let me return this one and get the 4 to try
Thanks Thang Tu -- I'm very glad to hear that it was helpful for you! I'm sorry you didn't come across this information (or our website, GoodBed.com) before you made your original purchase. If you're willing, please take a second to give this video a thumbs-up -- this will help other mattress shoppers find it more easily so they don't miss out on seeing this information when they need it most!
Did you return yours?
I'm still watching your bed reviews. I originally bought the Tempur Adapt Medium Hybrid and after 3 months did not care for it. At first I thought it was wonderful, then 2 months later I started having back aches. When I turned on the bed I felt like I could feel the coils below since the mattress appeared thin to me. Supposed to be 11 in mattress, I measured 10. I used a purple mattress pad and purple sheets with my tempur pedic and slept very cool. I'm a hot sleeper. Then I changed out the mattress pad and sheets with a tempur pedic brand mattress pad and just a 500 thread count sheet set and woke up sweating. I went back to the purple mattress pad and sheets and slept cool again. So I believe its not just the tempur adapt mattress that keeps you cool, but what kind of mattress pad and sheets you use. Purple got it right. The tempur mattress pad was horrible, didn't even fit their own mattresses properly, they fit very loose like they are too big. All the reviews on them said the same. What a waste of money. With the quality of purple's sheets and mattress pad along with much research I have done, I now believe the purple 4 mattress will be a better fit for me. I got rid of my Tempur Adapt because I just felt over the years it was going to wear down fast due to the thinness of the memory foam. Theres a reason its on the low end of all the Tempur Pedics. High dollar for there low end mattress. I felt the coils too often with turning and when first sitting on the bed, just bothered me. After waiting a month, I'm finally getting my Purple 4 delivered today, I can't wait.
Hi Jen Marie. This is great information that could really illuminate how the Tempur-Adapt Hybrid worked for you (or didn't in this case). Your feedback would be even more helpful if you would be willing to add this as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it most easily. So far there are 30 ratings for the Tempur-Adapt line, but no written reviews yet. If you're willing, here is a direct link to where you can submit your review of this mattress: www.goodbed.com/mattress-line/tempur-adapt/
And please do report back on how you find the Purple 4 -- based on your deductions from using their mattress topper, sounds like it might be just what you need. Thanks again for the great comments.
@@goodbed I will do that right now. I think if weight is an issue, unfortunately going with the more expensive thicker Tempur Pedic would be the way to go, and if you have the dollars. Slept on my Purple 4 last nite. I know I will need to give it time to really test it out. So far first impression from a 220+ person. The 4 is VERY soft. So much I thought there was no way it could support a large person. I stood corrected. You feel like you sink down a bit. I'm an avid side sleeper, rarely sleep on my back ever. I felt cradled last nite, no pressure on my hips and shoulder. I did find it a bit of a struggle to turn on the other side, more then what I seen watching videos, but these were very trim ppl. I have to say I slept pretty darn good. Woke up with no pains at all. It really is the most comfortable bed I ever slept on, even better then my first nite on my Tempur pedic medium Hybrid. My dogs slept good as well. My male black lab was hogging my side of the bed and didn't move all nite. Every time I turned over there he was in the same position till the morning, and I had to wake him up. I also bought the platform base, another mattress pad and sheets which I had a set already, but love them sooo much. I normally sleep very hot, but even with a new Korean mink blanket I woke up cool. You can jump up and down on this mattress and not feel the bottom, a very thick sturdy mattress which seems built to last. I'm thinking this one will be a keeper.
Terrific. The way gel columns collapse when compressed beyond a certain point is a very unique property from which Purple's mattresses benefit. Happy your first impressions are so positive!
Let me know what you think. Because I’m on the pro adapt medium hybrid right now and I’m not liking it. It’s too firm for me and makes me sore. I have the purple 4 coming next week
@@hollydolly088 Ok, sad story coming up. To be honest the Purple 4 was the best mattress I ever owned, but i was only able to keep it for 3 weeks after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. With all the medical bills that would be coming in, I had to return the Purple mattress because I knew I would not be able afford the payments. I ended up getting the Helix Nightfall according to the quiz they give you to determine the best mattress for your body type. The absolute WORST mattress I have ever owned, by far. I wake up with constant back aches, shoulder pains, leg pains. Most nights I hardly sleep at all it soo uncomfortable. Unfortunately with my financial circumstances I'm stuck with this mattress because the payments are cheap. I hate it sooo bad. They do not even make the Nightfall anymore, gee I wonder why. The purple was the only mattress where I woke up pain free and slept very good. The only thing I was not too happy with Purple, is that if you live in a rural area, you are responsible for finding a charity to take your mattress if they could not find one, or you won't get a refund. So ironically, I should have qualified for the charity, but the buyer could not be the charity. So I had to try and find someone in more need of this mattress then myself with a stage 4 cancer. I cried when they hauled it away :-( I'll never be able to afford another one. I think you will love yours.
Great review. My wife did fall asleep after starting it but I stuck with it and it is very in depth and has helped me make a decision. When she wakes up I'll let her know how helpful this video was! 😂 Thank you!
LOL !! Too funny. Yes, our reviews are long and very in-depth. We want them to be as detailed as possible, so we don't want to skip over anything important. Happy it helped you (and helped put your wife to sleep).
lol your funny!
This is one of the best review for the Purple mattress. Great Job!
Thanks Hilton! I'm very glad it was helpful for you -- and really appreciate you taking the time to let us know!
Excellent video, very well done, I appreciate the thorough explanation. I ordered the 4, looking forward to it, I was hoping I was on the right track, more at ease now thanks
Thanks for letting us know it was helpful for you, Alan. I'm very glad to hear that. 👍
Hey Alan Clapp how do you like it ? I got the hybrid premium 3. I havent even opened it.
I'm your first response! BIG Thumbs up!!! I am still looking at the Original Purple (your mattress review says so too). I commented on the Purple's FB page about "upgrading" and they said that if you buy the Original (or any purple) mattress, you can upgrade within that 100 night trial basis and only pay difference (or return for full refund). So it sounds like I'm buying the Original Queen and IF I think it's too soft, get the Purple .2 or .3 within 100 nights (white glove delivery regardless)! It's a win-win for the consumer!
Thanks Stephen! I'm very glad the video was helpful for you, and hope whichever Purple you choose is a great match for you. Thank you also for sharing this helpful tip about Purple's policy on upgrading -- that is definitely good to know!
Just a quick update: I've been sleeping on a Purple.2 for a couple months now and will be exchanging for the Purple.3 mattress next week. I spoke to Purple and they agree with yours and other reviewers that I should be on a 3" polymer mattress as I'm a combination back/side sleeper and the 4" topper that you reviewed is out of my price range. That being said, the Purple.3 is their top-selling mattress!
Thanks for the update Steven! I'm very glad to hear that you've found your way to the right choice!
My wife and I have had the '.2' queen for about 45 days and love it and don't find it too firm. After the first week we briefly discussed switching to the '.3', but after another week we concluded the '.2' is perfect.
We are around 60 - she is about 175 lb and I am 190 lb. My wife is a combo back/side sleeper and I am a combo stomach/side sleeper. Before this bed we've always slept on traditional spring mattresses on the firm side.
So glad it's working for you, and thanks for the comment. Sleep well!
Thanks Mike for the thorough review. Great job! I'm sold.
My pleasure Joseph -- thanks for letting us know that it was helpful for you!
Great review we just got are purple 4 with adjustable bases today because of your video let’s see how are 1st night is
Hi Chris -- Thanks for your comment. I'm very glad to hear that our video was helpful for you!
FWIW, it will certainly take more than 1 night to get a real sense of how it does for you. This is true for any mattress but is especially true for the Purple, which is likely to feel very different from anything you might have been used to before.
Nonetheless, once your body has had a chance to get used to it, it would be an awesome help to other mattress shoppers to share your experience as a review on GoodBed, where the max # of people can benefit from it. If you're willing, here's a link where you can share your review of this particular model:
www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/model/purple4/
Thanks again.
I tried the Purple 3 about 2 yrs ago....it felt awesome to me (side sleeper), but my husband didn't like to feel the grid against his body. I liked the grid feeling though and felt like I was floating. We also didn't want to spend like $4k (with tax) .....I'm sorry, but it's too expensive! We ended up getting a Novaform Serafina plush king pearl gel foam mattress at Costco on sale for $700 (was $200 off), which is fine for us, but sometimes my arms go numb so it's still not plush enough for me....though my husband likes it.
Simply outstanding!! Very comprehensive, in-depth, review of this mattress, which I just bought. You are the first one to explain/describe the linear/nonlinear aspect of the 2.5/1.5 inch top layer providing 4 inches of Purple's hyper-elastic gel. Your closing analysis of the price differences between the original through to the Purple .4 was something I could completely relate to. Specifically, as a side sleeper, I can't wait to see if the "non-linear" extra money I spent does in fact translate to a more tranquil sleep, something I absolutely am in search of. Thank you for the effort you put into creating this informative video. Very, very much appreciated!!
Thanks Rick! I'm glad to hear that it was helpful for you, and really appreciate you taking the time to share this kind feedback!
I hope your new Purple.4 turns turns out to be a great match for you. FYI, once you've had it for a while, it would be awesome if you would share your own personal experience with it as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it most easily. I'm quite sure your feedback would be useful to other mattress shoppers. If you're willing, here is a direct link to where you can post your review of this mattress:
www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/model/purple4/
This was SOOO HELPFUL! Thank you!
Our pleasure! So glad to hear that -- thanks for letting us know!
Great review! I wish I could buy Purple mattress somewhere in Europe...
Maybe one day!
I definitely want a hybrid. Seems they'd last way longer too🐞
This is how you do a review well done sir well done!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm very glad that it was helpful for you.
I have purple 4 and I love it. I am back and side sleeper. 5"11 225
Which one is better Purple Hybrid Premier 2,3,4 or brooklyn aurora soft,med.,firm . I'm 5ft 11 180lbs mostly side sleeper...
Hi -- thanks for the question. It's impossible for us to make any sort of blanket recommendation without understanding ALL of your needs and preferences. And this is why we developed our GoodBed Quiz. Answer questions about your sleep habit, preferences, and other needs, and our algorithm will give you a list of mattresses (online and store models) that are most likely to meet your needs.
Then along with the list of top models, you'll also be able to see how your needs stack up against the models you mention above.
Start the quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/quiz/
Hope that helps!
Great review and very encouraging. I've been sleeping on the hybrid 3 the past two and a half months and just now upgraded to the 4 while I am still in warranty. As good as the 3 has been over the trash mattress I had before, I still notice a little stiffness in the hips and shoulder, so I'm hoping this 4 should do the trick...
Hi JD. Great -- please let us know how it works for you. Sounds like the right call!
How did the 4 work out for you? I’m actually in
process of doing the same. Had the Purple 3 for a little over 3 weeks, and I’m having the same issues you described. I sleep on my side and some morning I wake up with a little back stiffness. I think my shoulders need more give, and this one seems to be more catered to side sleepers.
What a great review! I’m a curvy side sleeper with some autoimmune symptoms that mimic rheumatoid arthritis: aches and pains and muscle soreness. Also, my husband is a very active sleeper, So motion transfer is a huge problem for us. Do you recommend the P4 in our case? I guess I could just try it...
Thanks for your kind words +edidenton! In terms of motion transfer, in case you missed it, we do cover that in the video at 22:30. On balance, we definitely found the motion isolation in the Purple 4 to be good. That said, given how sensitive it sounds like you are to your partner's movements, it may be worth noting that there are options out there that are better on this front. Of course, even in your case, motion isolation is going to be one of numerous factors to consider, so if the other characteristics of this mattress sound like a good match for you, and you think the small shortcoming that we identified with the motion isolation would not be a problem for you, then I do think it would be worth giving it a try. I hope that's helpful.
You are a great reviewer.
Btw I'm looking for a latex mattress. And was looking for your suggestions. On the good bed website. I got plushbeds n spindle as possible options. Have you reviewed plushbeds. I couldn't find the review on UA-cam.
I'm 5 ft10 in, 210 lbs n generally a back sleeper. Have been suffering from back pain
Thanks for your kind words Ashish! I'm afraid we have not yet done an in-depth review of any of the PlushBeds mattresses. However, we have done reviews of both the Spindle and Zenhaven mattresses, which you can find on our website here:
-- Spindle: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/spindle-mattress/
-- Zenhaven: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/zenhaven/
If neither of those sounds right for you, we also have reviews of the Avocado and Nest Latex Hybrid that are due out in the coming weeks. Once those are available, you'll be able to find them on our site here:
-- Avocado: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/avocado/
-- Nest Latex Hybrid: www.goodbed.com/mattress-line/nest-bedding-hybrid-latex/
You can subscribe to our UA-cam channel or follow us on Facebook to be notified when these come out. I hope that helps.
Great review, I have an original purple and would love to upgrade but the pricing is outrageous compared to other custom mattresses. After tax on the purple I can buy three helix mattresses that are custom tailored and have pocketed coils.
Hi there -- Thanks for your comment and your kind words. As discussed in the video, we certainly agree that the price premium for the new Purple mattresses is significant. That said, the principal defense of this is that they truly do offer characteristics that you can't get from any other brand. Of course, whether those characteristics are worth the price premium is going to depend on what you can afford and how good a match they are for your personal needs and preferences.
In terms of Helix, I just want to clarify that Helix mattresses don't actually have pocketed coils -- they have micro-coils, which is very different. Pocketed coils are a method of providing the underlying support in the mattress. In this regard, Helix mattresses use a polyurethane foam core rather than coils (just as the original Purple does). Micro-coils, on the other hand, are a method of adding a bounce and conformance to the comfort layers of the mattress. Micro-coils are 1-2" tall and a small child can easily squeeze them between their thumb and forefinger -- so from a support perspective, they are not doing any of the "heavy lifting" so to speak.
As for the custom tailoring of a Helix, this is indeed a cool feature from a shopping perspective -- and to the extent it helps you end up with a mattress that meets your personal needs and preferences, we think it's fantastic. That said, when comparing them to other brands, just keep in mind that the range of feels and characteristics they can offer is of course limited by the range of materials they use, which does not include either of the principal materials used in the Purple 2/3/4 mattresses (pocketed coils and "hyper-elastic polymer"). So even though Helix mattresses are custom-tailored to a degree, no Helix mattress would offer the same characteristics that we described in this video.
I hope that helps.
Thank you for the response and I'm looking at tomorrow sleep mattress. The price would not be an issue but and uninsured driver took my primary job and both business away from me which is some of my frustration with the price. I like the feel of the original purple on my back but my shoulders really hurt me every night.
Hi there -- Of course, I totally understand. In case you haven't already seen it, here is our review of the Tomorrow Sleep mattress:
ua-cam.com/video/x7wJzE1mCNI/v-deo.html
I hope it's helpful for you.
I hope that one day you will be able to do a comparison between this mattress and the intellibed grand matrix or the intellibed midnight
Hello - Was wondering if any of the Purple Mattresses have any type of lasting smells - Whether it be a chemical smell or a normal "Purple Mattress" smell - And if so did it go away with time ?
Thank You for such a great in depth review
Hi Larry -- Thanks for your question (and your kind words 😊). We tested both the original Purple mattress and the Purple 4 mattress and didn't experience any kind of lasting smell with either of them.
That said, in case you're considering the Purple pillow, that one is a completely different story. It had a very pronounced smell that lasted for weeks. TBH I'm not sure why there would be such a difference between the pillow and the mattress on this front, however I can say with certainty that the smell we experienced with the pillow was not present at all in either of the mattresses, even when they were first opened.
I hope that's helpful.
Nice video, time stamps were a good idea for those of us looking for specific things. Keep it up
Will do, and thanks for the helpful feedback! I'm glad you found the time stamps and that they were useful for you.
Beat mattress review I’ve seen. Nice job. Bought a memory foam ten years ago great for sleeping initially but one thing I didn’t consider was “play time” with the GF. How is the purple 4 in this category?
Hi +CousinPete420 -- Thanks for your question (and kind words!).
The Purple 4 will be very different from memory foam on this front, since both the top "hyper elastic polymer" layer and the springs underneath are quick-responding materials (vs memory foam, which has a "slow" responsiveness and typically has a block of poly foam underneath which doesn't offer much in the way of bounce either). That said, the Purple 4 won't feel quite like a traditional innerspring mattress either, due to the thickness of that top layer which does provide a bit of sink. I think the responsiveness section at 20:16 and the cushioning depth section at 18:35 will provide the best insights for you on this front.
I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed Wow, thanks for replying to that question. That's the exact reason I went with a Purple 3! I felt the memory foam mattress didn't "assist" enough lol
Hi there! You are the best at these bed reviews!!! I weigh 130 and height 5'5. Which of the 4 different Purples would you suggest for my body type? I am both a back and side sleeper. I have frail muscles and nerves in my extremeties due to (CMT) Charcot Marie Tooth disease. I also have back issues. My Saatva lux firm matress is nice while on my back, but on my side my arms and legs wake me in pain. Any guidance on which Purple would best fit my needs would be awesome!! (Or any mattress brand for that matter.) Peace Mike!
Heather Quaine I know this is really late but the purple 3 is probably good for you because the 4 will be too soft for your back and the 2 will be too firm.
Love the complete comparison's!
Thanks Kim -- very glad you found it helpful!
Very in depth review thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I need a mattress review channel for people over 6'3" and 250lbs. These are super informative, but every mattress I've owned starts sagging under my weight after less than 2 years.
Hi Chris -- Thanks for your comment. FYI, we actually have reviewed several beds specifically designed for taller/larger people:
* WinkBed Plus: www.goodbed.com/reviews/winkbed-plus-mattress-review/
* Helix Nightfall: www.goodbed.com/reviews/helix-nightfall-mattress-review/
* King Koil World Extended Life: www.goodbed.com/reviews/king-koil-world-extended-life-mattress-preview/ -- this one has the best guarantee against body impressions we've seen, but AFAIK is only available in the LA area right now.
In addition, we also have the Saatva HD and Brooklyn Titan in our lab right now, so our reviews of those will be published within the next 4-8 weeks. FYI, once our in-depth reviews of these mattresses is published, they will be available on our site here:
* Saatva HD: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/saatva-hd/
* Brooklyn Titan: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/brooklyn-titan/
If you haven't already, you can also subscribe to our UA-cam channel or follow us on Facebook to be notified when it comes out.
Separately, regarding the "sagging" you're experiencing, if the whole bed is collapsing in the middle, the issue could be your foundation rather than the mattress. You might want to take a look at our guide to choosing a frame/foundation: www.goodbed.com/mattress-foundation/
I hope that's helpful.
Question: I am a side sleeper, 135 lbs and I have lower back pain and shoulder/hip numbness. I bought the Purple 4 because every review said it was great for side sleepers and pressure relief, but I still wake up with numbness. Not sure where to go from here. I'm thinking of something with memory foam, but it's hard to know where to turn since I already bought the bed that was supposed to be perfect for my issues. Could you possibly make a recommendation?
Hi Tiffany -- Thanks for your question, and sorry I missed this earlier. I'm terribly sorry to hear that the Purple 4 hasn't been working out for you. While I'm definitely surprised to hear that you are waking up with numbness, we did note in this video why lighter and/or less curvy side sleepers won't get much additional benefit from the extra inch(es) of hyper-elastic polymer on the Purple 4 (vs say, the Purple 3 and perhaps even the original Purple). For the benefit of other readers, we discuss suitability by sleep position and weight starting around 14:18 in the video.
In terms of where to go from here, based on your experience on the Purple 4, it sounds to me like you have some rather acute pressure relief needs that should probably be prioritized above other factors. For situations like that, I do think it's hard to beat really high quality memory foam. Have you looked at Tempur-Pedic for example?
www.goodbed.com/mattresses/tempur-pedic/
Or, given the challenges you've had so far, perhaps you want to play it safe and go with an online brand with a slightly better return policy whose products tend to be among the most similar to Tempur-Pedic's. In that case, I'd suggest taking a look at Novosbed:
www.goodbed.com/mattresses/novosbed/
I hope that's helpful.
I had a Purple 4 in King size and it had a 6" border all around the bed. The one you are testing looks like a Full or Queen?
Yes, we tested the queen size Purple.4 bed, which had a 3" foam edge support. The hyper-elastic gel would not make a very supportive edge, so that foam helps to provide a much more solid edge. It's certainly possible that the king size version has a wider edge support, though 6" sounds wider than I would have expected.
Great review! Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure! Thanks so much for letting us know it was helpful for you!
By the way the 4 does not have pocketed coils. They have wrapped coils. Pocketed coils are specific to Simmons Beautyrest.
Hi Jeremiah -- Thanks for your comment. As you may know, this is nothing more than a semantic difference.
I’m getting the 4 on Tuesday. I’m scared yet excited
Great! We wish you many years of great sleep
GoodBed so far not liking it. Just feels like I’m laying on an egg carton. It’s driving me crazy espically in legs and knees. All I feel is grid ;( not comfy
@@hollydolly088 I'm sorry to hear that! As we've noted in our coverage of this line, the grid does provide a very different type of feel from other mattresses, so for some people it will take some getting used to. Hopefully you'll warm up to it, but if not you can always return it and will know going forward that this type of mattress is not for you.
GoodBed I love it now it’s so comfy and wonderful but it kills my low back and makes my side so sore. Maybe I need the 3? Not sure
Good afternoon, I’m trying to decide between the original & Purple 4. I am around 160 lbs and I’m a side sleeper mainly but lay on my back or stomach from time to time when I relax. Which one would you recommend for me? I am really torn between the two.
Hi RJ. Thanks for the question. Did you know that we have written pages on both of those models with detailed ratings for support and pressure relief?
Here's the page for the original Purple: www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-mattress-review/
And here's the Purple 4 (now called Hybrid Premier): www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-4-mattress-review/
Take a look at both of those and you can see how they align with your needs. We thought the Purple 4 would be a great choice for side sleepers -- but for a lighter person like you, the difference between the 4 and the original might not justify the large jump in price.
Hope that's helpful!
Looks like the free packing foam used to protect my Amazon packages...except this foam costs a couple grand because they glued it together into a bed.
Well, that's one way to look at. Maybe you can try to make a mattress out of Amazon packing materials? 🤣
Hello Michael.. I was just wondering if you ever use the purple pillow ???
Hi Gary -- Thanks for your question. I have tested it, if that's what you mean. I found it to have a very unusual feel but one that personally I quite liked, but preferred for back sleeping to side sleeping. As pillows go, it was definitely colder than most but its most exceptional characteristic was its weight -- IIRC it weighs about 10 lbs. And because it's also pretty floppy you should definitely not expect to be able to easily move this thing around in your sleep the way you might do with a normal pillow.
I also found it to have more of an initial off-gassing smell than the mattress (which had very little). This seemed strange to me since the material is the same Purple grid material that's in the top of the mattress. So it's possible this was an anomaly or something that they've subsequently fixed.
I hope that's helpful.
I don't know what to do. I tried BB Aurora Medium was too firm and very hot. According to your quiz, I match at 6.7 for Purple mattress premium 3. I sleep very hot and I score higher for Winkbeds and others. I don't want to sink into a bed and need comfort as a side sleeper. What do you suggest?
Hi and thanks for the question. If sleeping hot is an issue, we do think the Purple would be a good choice. We do think that pressure relief can be a different experience depending on body weight -- people that are very light might not collapse the gel columns enough to get the pressure relief they need.
However, some side sleepers really prefer a bed with less cushioning depth -- but still need pressure relief. So you might fit into that sub-group of people that want something firmer but still need pressure relief. So even though your match score is lower for the Purple 3, it might be just fine for you.
You might want to have a look at our written report for that mattress, which includes a breakdown of our ratings based on body size/shape -- could give you a big more insight.
www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-4-mattress-review/
Hope that's helpful!
I use a Chilipad in the summer time (gets up to 110 degrees here so it is very necessary). I know a topper isn't recommended, but would it really ruin the feel and defeat the purpose? I'm looking for that instant rebound feel without sinking in, and more side sleeping pressure relief.
Hi Mr. E. Adding your Chilipad on the Purple Premier will likely change the cushioning depth (how much you sink in), but the pressure relieving properties of the gel grid should still be there. So if NOT sinking in is what you want, I think the Chilipad might enhance the 'floating' effect of the foam.
Hope that's helpful!
@@goodbed Sounds good, appreciate the response!
So would a purple mattress not be good for kids who weight less than 100lbs? I was thinking of getting twin beds for my kids but they might find it too firm?
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. Kids tend to have different body shapes than adults -- eg, they tend to have few, if any, curves -- so the weight-based spinal alignment ratings would not necessarily apply to kids. It is true that because they are so light, a mattress that feels soft to a heavier adult may feel firm to a kid, so in that sense their experience would be similar to a very lightweight adult. However, because of their relative their lack of curves, I rarely worry about a mattress being too firm for a kid. So I personally wouldn't consider the softness level of this mattress to be a negative in considering this mattress for a kid.
I hope that's helpful.
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Thank you for your kind words! I'm really glad our reviews have been helpful for you.
Trying to decide between the purple 4 and a proadapt soft tempurpedic. I'm about 6'1 195 with a thin to average build. I generally sleep on my sides
Hi. First off, the Tempur-Pedic mattress is going to have a LOT of that slow, melting into the bed feel, while the Purple 4 definitely will not. Both should provide good pressure relief for side sleepers, so your choice (assuming they both meet all of your other criteria) might come down to whether you like/want that melting-into-the bed feeling you get with memory foam.
Hope that helps!
@@goodbed I have heard that tempurpedic can be a little too firm. Is that true?
Hi there -- While there are certainly aspects of softness that relate to the Fit of a mattress to your body shape, weight, and sleep position, for the most part softness is what we call a "preference-based" characteristic -- meaning there is no objective better or worse, it's just a matter of you personal preference. Add to that the fact that the perception of softness will vary by person depending on their things like their weight, what they're used to sleeping on, etc. For these reasons, it's quite common to see one person report a mattress as "too firm" while another person reports that the same exact mattress is "too soft." It really comes down to how YOU feel on a given mattress, not how anyone else does.
All that said, it is certainly true that what Tempur-Pedic calls "Soft" is not what we call "Soft" when we put their models onto our universal softness spectrum. In fact, as you will see in our overview of the Breeze collection, we classify their Luxe-Breeze Soft model as a "Firm" on our softness spectrum. This is a good example of why we recommend that you always be sure to watch our review of a given mattress before buying it to avoid any surprises on this and other fronts.
I hope that's helpful.
5’8” 165. I’ve been sleeping on the 3 for about the past few months. I’m considering switching to the 4. I constantly feel like I need more cushioning and have had some back pain, I spend a lot of time in the zero gravity position throughout the day and sometimes through the night and wonder if that’s contributing to my back pain? But the 3 also just feels kinda flat, I feel a little supported but feel like it gets kinda hard feeling and could be so much nicer with a little more cushion. I spend a lot of time in the bed watching TV and day or sleep i switch around positions often. Does it sound like I would like the 4 better?
I feel like it might alleviate some of my back pain better. But you mention how the 4’s extra grid might not support as well as the 3?
I tried a 4 in store and it definitely felt slightly softer and I think less pressure, not a huge difference from the 3, but where you can feel the floaty sensation on the 4 it feels pressure free. I dont feel that from the 3, the 3 feels like you’ve sank to a stiffer flat bottom. Honestly the 2 and 3 hardly even feel that much different from other beds I feel like only the 4 do you really feel the purple grid and something unique from other beds. But I would love your opinion.
I think the 4 is what I was hoping the 3 was going to be but I’m worried if I switch maybe the 3 was actually better for my spine all along and the different positions I move around in.
Also something I experienced that I don’t hear talked about much when i compared the 4 and 3, there seems to be a comforting woosh of air when you move around on the 4 that I’ve never felt from the 3. I thought that was really nice and felt extra cooling.
Hi Victor. A few thoughts reading your comment.... For a guy of your weight, from a spinal alignment/support perspective, there's probably not going to be much difference between the 3 and 4. That's because you're not heavy enough to really utilize all four inches of the hyperelastic grid. From a pressure relief standpoint, however, we do think the pressure relief will be a notch better, and it's going to feel more cushioned to you than the 3. As for sleeping positions, both should be good for back and side sleeping -- we wouldn't recommend either for those who sleep predominantly on their stomachs, but they may be fine for those who just find themselves in that position occasionally.
Something else that jumped out -- have you thought about an adjustable base? People who spend a lot of time in bed watching TV often prefer an adjustable base as it allows the to raise the head/foot to a more comfortable position. And when you was the bed feels "flat" an adjustable base would allow to create some custom settings, including a zero gravity position. Something to think about...
Hope that's helpful!
Yes, very helpful! Thank you! I’m thinking of switching to a tempur pedic now. I tried one out and felt no pressure at all. I’m thinking that it may feel better on my back. I’m thought the luxe adapt is most comfortable, I just hope it won’t get hot. I know there’s the breeze line but I think they are slightly less comfortable and more expensive. Hopefully the luxe adapt will be a good fit!
Good luck!
I laid on a Purple 4 and was in heaven. Are there any other affordable options with a like feel and comfort? I just can't afford a Purple 4 right now.
Hi D. Thanks for the comment. Purple is the only widely available brand using that proprietary hyper-elastic gel in the comfort layer. But you might try the Purple 2 or 3 -- they are less expensive and might suit your needs just fine. The original Purple is also worth consideration, though it will feel more firm than the Purple 4 in terms of softness. But it's 1/3 of the price of the Purple 4.
So it sits on my current king box springs?
Hi Betsy -- If your current box springs provide a very sturdy surface for the mattress with gaps of no more than 3" between slats, then they should be OK to use. Otherwise you can also buy a foundation from Purple or elsewhere to go with this.
What should I go with purple premier 3 or saatva premier luxury firm ? I'm about the 5'11 190lbs.
Hi and thanks for the comment. Have you take our quiz? Answer a few questions about your needs and preferences, and you can get a "score" for both of those beds that allows you to compare them to your own needs.
Start the quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/quiz/
Then once you've done that, the site 'remembers' your answers and whatever mattresses you look at, you'll see your Match Score for each one. It's pretty cool!!
@@goodbed Thanks ! I ended up buying a temperpetic essential limited edition mattress with the ergo adjustable frame. Didnt want to miss the weekend sale was $2,250 for both. Wanted that purple but this seemed like a better deal.
How does it affect people with curved spins
Hi Patricia -- Thanks for your question. Curved spines are one of the trickiest and most personal considerations when shopping for a mattress. As with anyone, the goal of someone with a curved spine is still to find a mattress that holds their spine in a "neutral" position when sleeping. This generally means that your spine should have the same shape that it does when you are standing. But when a person's spine is curved in a non-standard way, this opens an array of possibilities as to what its neutral shape looks like. As such, our standard assessments about a person of a certain weight, body shape, and preferred sleep position may not apply.
In light of all this, I'd highly recommend trying out mattresses in person with someone who can help you assess whether it is able to hold your spine in a proper neutral shape when you are in your preferred sleep position(s).
I'm sorry I can't be of more help on this one, but I hope that's at least somewhat helpful nonetheless.
So what would you recommend for a couple who are multiple position sleepers.
Hi Paul. I'd recommend you take our quiz! It's impossible to make any kind of blanket recommendation without knowing more about your body, your sleep preferences and support needs. In fact, any reviewer that tries to push "the best mattresses for 2020" or similar is out for one thing -- to sell you a mattress that makes them the most money.
We developed our quiz for exactly your situation. Answer a few questions and we can match up your needs to the thousands of mattresses in our database to identify which mattresses are most likely to fit your personal needs.
You can start the quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/
Hope that helps!
Im 6'2. 270lbs. Mostly side sleeper... have never found a mattress I like... considering Purple. From your video I got purple 3 might be the best?
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. It looks like you edited your question from what you originally wrote to add that you're considering Purple 3. This is actually what I was going to say, so I think your instincts are correct. At your weight, I would rule out the Original. And as a side sleeper, I would worry that the Purple 2 would be too firm. That leaves the Purple 3 or 4, and at your weight I would lean a bit more toward the 3. I hope that's helpful.
I’m 5’11, 240 lbs so I’m a little heavier than most mattress reviewers. Predominantly a back/stomach sleeper because my broad shoulders make side sleeping difficult. I’m looking for a great long-term mattress for my senior year of college and beyond. Last year I got a Leesa at home and I love it. But since I’m looking for a mattress that will last me a while I think a hybrid would be best. Between a Purple 2, Sapira, or Bear Hybrid, which do you recommend?
Hi Alexander -- Thanks for your question. Based on your comments, it sounds like you would like something that has a similar feel to the Leesa, but is a bit more solid and durable. If so, of the ones you listed, I think the Sapira would be the best option in your case. It shares Leesa's use of a latex-like material on top with memory foam below, so will have a similar overall feel in that sense. It has a bit less softness (we classified the Sapira as a Medium-Firm and the Leesa as a Medium), which I would tend to think would be good for a back-stomach sleeper, as well as someone over 200 lbs. And relative to the Leesa, the Sapira uses a bit higher-quality materials, substituting the foam core for firm pocketed coils and adding a couple rows of even thicker coils around the perimeter for edge support. Given the lack of 'weak links' in its construction, we felt it would be a particularly good match for folks in your weight range. You can see our full in-depth review of the Sapira here:
www.goodbed.com/mattresses/sapira/
In terms of the Purple 2 and the Bear Hybrid, it's entirely possible that these could work for you as well, and if I knew more about your complete set of needs and preferences, I could assess that. However, either way, I do think they would both have less in common with the specific feel that you've enjoyed with the Leesa. Given that and the other factors you mentioned, the Sapira would be the first place I'd look in your case.
I hope that's helpful.
Also they recommend you use their expensive sheets. Retailer sheets will compress the grid and make it feel more firm than what it Is
This is an excellent point, thank you!
I'm really having a difficult time choosing which New Purple is right for my bf and I. He is a big guy 6'5" 275lbs I'm average 5'7" 140. We are both mostly side sleepers, but sometimes back sleepers and we tend to toss and turn at night. So is .3 or .4 better for us?
Hi Scarlet -- Thanks for your question. Given your husband's weight, I think he would benefit from the Purple 4 (see 14:18 in the video for a more detailed discussion of this). In your case, I don't think you'll really get much additional benefit to the Purple 4 over the Purple 3, but I don't think it will be a negative for you either. So on balance, I think the 4 sounds like a better fit for you guys.
I hope that's helpful.
Purple doesn't make the adjustable base, it is a Reverie that they brand as their own.
Hi there -- Thanks for your comment. Just to clarify, the base shown in this video is not the one that Purple sells. This review is only of the mattress (not the base), which is why we do not discuss the functionality or performance of the base at all -- only how the mattress performs when used on any adjustable base.
In terms of your comment about who makes Purple's adjustable base, you are correct that there are only a small handful of companies that actually make adjustable bases (even Tempur-Pedic does not make its own adjustable bases). FWIW, Reverie is among the largest, along with Leggett & Platt.
I hope that's helpful.
Very true, Id actually look into other basses if possible this Reverie base is very over priced, I worked for Reverie for years and this base is one of their lower end basses, Plus Reverie has the worst Customer service in the industry and if you have a problem you deal with Reverie, not Purple.
Very true, Id actually look into other basses if possible this Reverie base is very over priced, I worked for Reverie for years and this base is one of their lower end basses, Plus Reverie has the worst Customer service in the industry and if you have a problem you deal with Reverie, not Purple.
I purchased one of the Purple Hybrid Premier in June and while I do love the way it sleeps, I am starting to notice a sagging where I sleep like there is an indention? Is there anyway to fix that I am a bit worried it's doing this already :( I really need to get this answered before my 100 day trial is up . This bed was WAY to expensive for this to happen
Hi Jake. You're talking about what we call a 'body impression' and no, it's not common for it to be noticeable after just a couple of months. First thing to check is your foundation -- if you are using an old box spring, or have it on a standard four-sided metal frame, you likely need a more supportive foundation -- today's mattresses are much heavier than the old innerspring type. You need a platform bed, a box-style foundation with closely spaced slats, or a metal frame that includes a center support and fifth leg in the middle. The Purple website will also have a list of appropriate foundations.
If you think your foundation is adequate, and you are still noticing body impressions, then I'd contact Purple for sure. Once you are past the trial period, you'll be in the warranty period, where body impressions are covered if they are deeper than 1" (measured when no one is on the bed).
Hope that's helpful!
@@goodbed thanks for the quick reply! I bought my foundation from purple with a cover ;) after further review it seems the foam edge part is separating from the grid? mostly on the side I use daily . any thoughts on that? I saw somewhere that might be a defect? Thanks for this review I feel like a purple bedoligist after watching !!
How good is pressure relief on the model 2 with a 240 lb person side sleeping? Thanks
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. The 2" model is going to be pretty firm for a side sleeper. For this reason, lighter slide sleepers may actually be better off with the Original Purple. But for a slide sleeper of your weight, I don't think that option would provide proper spinal alignment, so I'd recommend looking at one of the Hybrid Premier (3" or 4" ) models.
I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed the most I can afford is purple number 2 hybrid
@@Quietprofessional1 I would probably recommend another brand then. Have you taken the Match Quiz on our site yet? This will ask you a series of questions to better understand all of your personal needs and preferences more holistically, and then will look across all options, both online and in the stores in your area to show you the options that best match your collective criteria in your price range. You can find that here:
www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/
I really believe this is the best starting point for anyone that is shopping for a mattress. I hope it's helpful for you.
Hey there! I know you’ve been getting tonnes of these comments but I have to know. If I’m a 5’8 130 pound side/back sleeping male, do you think the purple 4 is “overkill” or do you think I would benefit from the extra softness? Thanks in advance!
LOL -- Yes, we get this question a lot. Without knowing a lot more about your needs, it's very hard to answer this question for sure. That said, if you watch the video, we do note that lighter people may not be getting the full benefit of all 4" of that honeycomb gel. We discuss that in the section on back support and pressure relief, starting at 10:03 in the video.
I hope that's helpful.
what do u do with all those mattresses you review
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. When we are done testing mattresses, our goal is to find the most cost-effective way to maximize their usefulness and avoid them going into a landfill. When donation is possible, that is our first option. When it isn't, we sell them for a nominal fee and then donate those proceeds.
How would a mattress topper affect the Purples performance? Latex or memory foam topper preference for it?
Hi Jay -- Thanks for your question. I would definitely recommend against using a topper with any version of the Purple. It would basically negate the whole point of the collapsible gel column construction. For additional context on why this matters, check out our explanation of how the collapsible columns work, which starts around 2:43 in this video. I hope that's helpful.
Ok i have a few questions... i bought the purple original but i was renovating my room but by the time it was done i didnt get enough time to send it back because i feel like its a bit too firm for my body, im a side sleeper and now im looking to replace it with another mattress idk if i can consider another purple because the original wasnt as grea as i thought it was gonna be... can u recommend any others... im 200lbs and a side sleeper
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. We can certainly help you with this. The best place to start is to take the mattress match quiz on our website, which is designed for exactly this purpose. It works by asking you all of the relevant questions to fully assess your requirements (including some factors that might actually be important to you but that you would not have otherwise thought to consider), and then using an intelligent matching algorithm to search across all brands and stores (both online and in your local stores) to find ones that match your unique needs and preferences. If you haven't already done so, you can take that quiz here:
www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/
If you have any remaining questions after this, don't hesitate to come back here and ask.
How does the edge hold up?
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. We didn't explicitly test the durability of the mattress, but as you can see explained in the Edge Support section of the video (starting at the 26:06 mark), the edge support here is provided by a couple rows of stronger, heavier-gauge coils. We've found this to be an extremely durable form of edge support so I would fully expect the edge to remain strong for any reasonable lifespan of the mattress (eg, at least 10 years).
I hope that's helpful.
I'm 6'2" 275 and my wife is 5' 180. We have a memory foam mattress and I like it, but she gets suck it the mattress. We were looking at the Purple 2 or 3. Which on would you suggest.
Hi William -- Thanks for your question. There are many factors at play here, but the missing piece of information that would be most valuable in this case would be in what position do you and your wife tend to sleep most often (side, back, stomach)?
@@goodbed We were able to sample the mattress at a local store (original, 2, 3,and 4). We are going with the Purple (2) because the original was to firm, and the 3 and 4 were too soft.
@@johnsweet8055 My wife is "compact" in the midsection. When she tried the 3, she still had problems rolling out of the bed. She likes a harder mattress, and I like a softer mattress. The 4 was too soft for me, and the 2 or 3 were comfortable enough. I all understand now what it feels like to float in a bed. But what I like is that I can upgrade to the 3 if we need just by paying the difference. Delivery is next Wednesday. Also, just to let you know the buying experience was extremely simple. I had to call in because they only provide the military discount over the phone. I was sent an invoice, paid it online (did not have to give a person my info). Got the free sheets and paid for a mattress cover. Opt'd to have it installed at no additional cost. Your video was very helpful. Although I am healthy enough to get it up the stairs, I never turn down free help.
@@johnsweet8055 Where are you seeing a 6" foam border on the Purple 4? FYI, we show the border of the queen-size version that we tested at 7:05 in the video and it is only 3" wide. Perhaps you saw something that counted 3" from each side and added that up to 6"? As you may know, the purpose of the border is to provide better edge support since the gel columns themselves would not provide a very solid edge. I hope that's helpful.
@@johnsweet8055 Well, we have the Purple 2 mattress. We love it. Although I would say the perfect mattress would have been a 2 for my wife, and a 3 for me. I'm not having any back pain like I was with the traditional mattress. But the Purple 2 seems to be a little firmer than what thought I would like. The key is that I sleep soundly, no back pain, and very cool feeling. Also, my wife does not have to rock her way out of the bed.The mattress was so cool that we added another thin blanket. No more waking up at night throwing the covers over to my wife side. I actually steal the covers from her. The edge support is superb. I won't get into pricing, but the purchase included free delivery, setup and removal. We also got the mattress cover and a set of free purple sheets. We are looking into purchasing the pillows. Lastly, as of our current experience, we will stay with the Purple 2. A selling point is the fact that activities other than sleeping on the mattress are more comfortable on a more firm mattress. We think the Purple 3 or 4 may be too soft for those activities.
How can I become a tester for mattress.
Hello Kimberly and thanks for the comment. I don't know of any programs that use general consumers for mattress testing. Our founder Mike started GoodBed out of his frustration with mattress shopping himself -- he started this channel out of his own pocket to try to help others buy better mattresses.
Alexander Signature Hybrid seems to be the bed for me and my wife.
Great! You could do other mattress shoppers a great service by reviewing your mattress on GoodBed.com. Honest comments from real owners are incredibly helpful to other shoppers. Here's where you can leave a review for the Alexander Signature Hybrid. There's a "write a review" link in the middle of the page.
www.goodbed.com/mattress-line/nest-bedding-alexander-hybrid/
Thanks!
Does the grid material soften up? The purple 4 feels wonderful but after sleeping the first night on purple4 and found it too firm. I appreciate any technical information.
Hi Linda -- Thanks for your question. No, I would actually not expect the grid material to soften up over time. Unlike foam, which can have a bit of a break-in effect, the hyper-elastic polymer is an extremely resilient material, as are the pocketed coils underneath. So I would expect the feel of the Purple 4 to remain very consistent.
That said, one thing that *will* very likely change is how your body reacts to that feel. Any time you get a new mattress, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few months for your body to fully adjust to that new feel. The more different it is from what you're used to, the longer this can take. And since the Purple is unlikely to be similar to anything you've had before, I do think that could add to the adjustment period. This is one reason why companies like Purple offer up to 100 nights or more for you to try the product. So for the time being, my recommendation would be to just give yourself some time to enjoy and adjust to the new feel.
I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed Thank you for thoughtful response. As I think back to why I bought this mattress is because of the egg and pressure-point tests videos. The thing is, they were done on the grid material without the mattress over. I think covering the grid changes some of it's pressure point relief qualities. The cover itself creates a solid surface. Could you do test with pressure mat comparing grid vs grid w/cover? That would be informative. Thanks.
Hi Linda -- We actually did do our own egg test to see whether the manufacturer's results could be independently verified, and we did our test with the cover on. We included it in our full review above, but you can also find it as its own video here:
ua-cam.com/video/H6tX-26FRQ4/v-deo.html
I would agree with your hypothesis that on the margin, any unquilted cover is likely to have less pressure-relieving qualities than what's directly underneath it. That said, given the rather stretchy characteristics of this particular cover, I wouldn't expect it to appreciably diminish the pressure-relieving capabilities. IMHO, it would be much more likely that a mattress protector or set of sheets would have this effect, since those are less likely to be as stretchy as the cover on this mattress.
In general, I don't see much value in doing any tests without the cover, since the cover is a necessary component of the mattress. That's why all of our pressure relief assessments were done with the cover on.
I hope that's helpful.
@@goodbed Thanks again. I have watched all your purple videos.
One more question. Which is softer for side sleeper, original or 4?
Our pleasure Linda. 😊
Re: your most recent question, I think this will depend on the sleeper, since there is a difference not only in the height of the top grid but also the softness of what's underneath it. A side sleeper who is heavy enough could fully buckle the top layer on either model, in which case the Original Purple would feel softer to them (since the middle foam layer on the Original Purple is much softer than the coils on the Purple 4). By contrast, a very light side sleeper might not experience that much of what is beneath the grid, and therefore could feel that the Original Purple is firmer, because there is less flex in its top grid. For people in the middle, I think these two factors will tend to balance out fairly evenly, which is why we classified both models as a "Medium" on our softness spectrum:
www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/the-purple-bed/
www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/purple4/
I hope that's helpful.
Outstanding review !,Thank You
My pleasure Mr Andrew (and sorry I missed this earlier)! Thank you for taking the time to let us know that it was helpful for you!
So Im curious...based on the construction, are you able to feel the grid underneath? It just doesn't seem like there is much between the sleeper and hyper-elastic polymer...thoughts?
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. You are correct that there is not much between the sleeper and the hyper-elastic polymer (only the cover). If I understand your question correctly, if you run your hand over the top of the mattress, you *can* feel the ridges of the grid a little bit (particularly if you know to be feeling for it). But in terms of your body laying on the mattress, I didn't perceive the gridlines at all, either consciously or subconsciously, and I really doubt anyone would.
I hope that's helpful.
GoodBed Yep, that was my question, thanks for the quick response...and as always thanks for the great review. I always go back to GoodBed as I research which bed to buy.
Thank you ! We really appreciate that!
So I bought a original purple matte over a year ago. It helped some but not so much for my neck (piling pillows under me). So I recently got a sleep number with adjustable base. I’m figuring out that it’s really not that great on some of my pressure points. So that mattress is returnable but the base is not. I’m wondering if my purple mattress will work on the adjustable base? I have a sleigh bed frame around the base but with the sleep number it has a type of anchor that goes under the foam through the cover to attach it to the base. How would the purple stay on the base or will it need to be anchored since I do have the bed frame.
Hi +teletruda -- Thanks for your question. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the particular feature that you mentioned, but it sounds like something that is designed to fasten the mattress to the base. I would presume that the purpose of this would either be to keep the mattress from sliding on the base or to keep the mattress from sticking up (eg, in the foot area) when the base is fully elevated. If so, while this sounds like a 'nice to have' feature, and perhaps is particularly important when using a Sleep Number mattress on an adjustable base, it should not really be needed for most mattresses -- provided your base has either corner guards or a retainer bar. One or the other of those is generally a standard feature on any adjustable base, though I am not intimately familiar with the Sleep Number bases so can't speak to their features in as much detail as I can with other popular adjustable bases.
FYI, in our in-depth review of the Original Purple mattress, we tested that mattress on an adjustable base without any anchors or the like. You can see that here:
ua-cam.com/video/rjXViaBCEoA/v-deo.htmlm45s
I hope that's helpful.
GoodBed thank you for getting back to me. So yes the sleep number base has anchors kind of in the middle. It doesn’t have what you are talking about at the foot of the bed base. With that said it is currently inside of a sleigh bed frame...so would you think I don’t need anything extra to keep the mattress on the base? I saw in one review of the original that they had nothing surrounding the mattress on an adjustable base and it stayed in place very well.
Also, I am a side sleeper mostly, 5’6 and currently 205 (but I’m still losing weight...that’s down from 230). I do typically feel I need a firmer mattress bc of support but I also have pressure points that hurt at times. From your research and what you’ve said in your video, I’m thinking the purple 3 might be good for my body Statur even as I continue to lose weight. Your thoughts?
Hi +teletruda -- In terms of keeping the mattress on the base, the sleigh will certainly help keep it in place when the mattress is in a flat position. However, the situation in which you generally need to worry about sliding is when the mattress is going up and down repeatedly (it will tend to slide head to foot), and I'm afraid the sleigh won't help you much with that. This is true no matter which mattress you use by the way. Re: the review you saw, I'm having a hard time visualizing what you would have seen because I have never seen an adjustable base that doesn't have some built-in solution to hold the mattress in place when the base is raised and lowered.
In terms of which Purple is the best match for you, based on the information you provided, I would agree that either the 3 or the 4 sound best in your case. In general, the 4 has the greater ability to accommodate larger curves. So if you were to remain at your current weight for example, then perhaps the 4 would be best. But if you were to lose another 25 pounds for example, then you might be more indifferent between them.
I hope that's helpful.
I found your review very informative, thank you for all the information. On a side note, you say "uh" and "um" a lot during your review.
Hi Dan. I'm very glad you found it useful, and thanks for the comment. Mike is pretty thoughtful about choosing his words, so like any of us he probably fills in his pauses with an "um" or "uh" here or there. In any case, he's always looking for ways to improve how we present information, so your feedback is certainly helpful.
Hello, First off, this is a fantastic review!! the best one I've seen on UA-cam! I have a question for you and I hope you can help me... My husband and I have the purple 2 right now and my husband likes it but it is way too firm for me! I am a strict side sleeper and my hip is sore when I wake up. My husband changes positions all night and so he wants something that he can move around easily on. We had a soft Tulo memory foam mattress before the purple 2 that he hated and made his back hurt because when he would raise up to change positions at night he would feel stuck and end up pulling his neck and back from the extra effort to move!
I want to get the purple 4 for extra cushion for my hip but I'm wondering if the purple 4 would be too soft and hard to change positions for my husband. He is 190 lbs, 6'2, and I'm 130 lbs, 5'4. Also we have our bed on an incline for my husband's acid reflux issues, so I'm wondering if that would make the purple bed feel firmer than if it was flat. So taking both of our needs into consideration do you think the Purple 4 would work for us? Or should we get the Purple 3? Sorry for the long comment! Thank you for any suggestion you can offer!
Hi Christina -- Thanks for your question (and your kind words). In terms of the repositioning, I do not think that is going to be an issue on the Purple 4 (or 3). We discuss and show this in more detail in the section that starts at 25:43.
In terms of the incline question, this is a great and intriguing question and TBH I don't really know the answer to it. On basically any other mattress I would say the difference would be inconsequential, but with the design of Purple's grid being based on *vertical* columns, I am not 100% sure how an incline would impact the feel, esp on the taller columns of the Purple 4. My guess would be that on the margin, this would make the columns more prone to collapsing (eg, let's say they normally collapse at 20 lb/sq ft of pressure, then at a 5-10 degree incline, maybe they would collapse at 18 lb/sq ft of pressure, or something like that). Overall, I would think the impact of the incline would be more pronounced on the Purple 4 than on the Purple 2, but still pretty subtle (and maybe not even perceptible at all). But all of that that is just a directional guess that is based mainly on what I remember from my engineering classes in college. 🙂
Overall, I don't see any reason why the Purple 4 would not be a good fit for you and your husband, and I do think it would offer the most pressure relief for your side sleeping needs. At your weight, it's possible that the the Purple 3 would also have enough of this for you, but it's hard to say for sure.
I hope that's helpful.
Yes that was extremely helpful! Thank you for your thoughtful response!
I forgot to mention before that we also have a dust mite allergy cover on our mattress and it's not stretchy so I think that also makes the bed more firm. We can tell a big difference in softness from just lying on the purple 2 mattress with nothing on it, and when we have the cover, and fitted sheet on it. We do have the purple sheets which are better than using a non stretchy sheet. Just thought I'd throw that in there! :) Thank you again!
Hi Christina -- Aha, yes that can certainly make a difference. It's still not altogether surprising that a side sleeper like you might find the Purple 2 to be a bit too firm, but there's no question that a cover that doesn't stretch will inhibit your ability to benefit from the conforming and pressure-relieving features of a mattress like this. Smart of you to notice this!
Hello Mike. Wondering if you could recommend me a mattress. I am a side sleeper, occasionally on stomach. I weigh 170lbs. My budget is about $900. I bought a beautyrest mattress back in 2015 and it has sunk in the middle. I feel very bad pressure points on my left hip and lumbar. I've tried multiple mattress toppers and it seems they're just a waste of money (i've returned 2 so far, the 3rd one is looking like it will be too). What should I do? I am open to in-mail mattresses or the usual major brands.
Hi Will -- Thanks for your question. I'd love to help but there are actually a lot of good options that match the criteria you named, so there are a number of other factors that I'd want to consider as well.
I'm not sure if you're aware, but we actually created a highly sophisticated match quiz in order to solve this exact problem. It works by asking you all the relevant questions to fully assess your requirements (including some factors that might actually be important to you but that you would not have otherwise thought to consider), and then using an intelligent matching algorithm to search across all brands and stores (both online and in your local stores) to find ones that match your unique needs and preferences. If you haven't already done so, you can take that quiz here:
www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/
I believe this is the best starting point for any mattress shopper. I hope you find it helpful but if it leaves you with any remaining questions, don't hesitate to come back here and ask.
@@goodbed I just did the quiz and I am kind of disappointed the mail in mattresses were not included (purple, cloud, lull, avocado,etc.). I kind of want to give new/uncommon companies a chance. My result was Medium-soft. I am feeling lower back pain (thoracic and lumbar). Sometimes some hip pain. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Hi Will -- I think you must have just missed them, as your quiz results will always show both local options and online options. They will be in the "Online Matches" section of your results.
I'm very fluffy (300 lbs +) have you had anyone bigger than you test this mattress or review it? ❤
Hi Amanda -- Thanks for your question. You are smart to be asking this, since weight differences are certainly a factor that can cause one person person to experience the same mattress very differently than another person. We did not have anyone in the 300+ weight range available to us as part of our testing, but in all of our reviews we do try to use our experience (as well as the vast amount of feedback from real mattress owners that we receive through our website) to specifically discuss how we would expect any given mattress to work for people of different weights.
In this video, you can see us discuss that in some detail in the Back Support & Pressure Relief section (10:03) in particular, as well as in any other sections in the video where we felt that differences would be significant. I hope that's helpful for you.
Separately, I do also take your comment as a worthwhile suggestion for us to consider in future reviews, so thank you for that as well.
@@goodbed how much is it
@@brendatiller6218 You can see all the current prices as well as there key details in the written version of this review here: www.goodbed.com/reviews/purple-4-mattress-review/#value
great review
Hi Marlene. Thanks! We are so glad it was helpful to you.
My purple 4 was compressed and rolled up in a bag but every review I've seen of it it's in a box. Did they change the way it's delivered?
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. What size was yours?
@@goodbed king
@@shawnaviles1160 Interesting, then yes they must have changed that.
Optic Blast Just got my Purple 3 King today (6/25/19) and it arrived wrapped in a bag. I wasn’t sure how it would be delivered since I’ve seen videos showing it fully expanded in a box on delivery. Glad it was shrink wrapped since it gives me more assurance it’s never used and brand new. Denver Mattress carries theses and honored the 10% off July 4th sale, plus they threw in Purple sheets, free delivery/setup and haul away of old mattress. Also, Denver Mattress gives 120-day trial period, not 100. The store also allowed 75% credit toward exchange for any of their mattresses in months 5-8, and 50% credit in months 9-12. All in all, buying from Denver Mattress is a better deal and the Purple arrived and is in our bedroom four days after ordering it at the store. Can’t beat that!
A bit off topic, but since you are using the Purple Pillow in this review, can you briefly tell us what you think about it? Thanks!
Hi there -- Thanks for your question. We'll be posting more details at some point on our experience with that pillow and who we think it's a good fit for. In the meantime, what I can say off-hand is that much like Purple's mattresses, it's a very unique experience, unlike any other pillow I've tried -- something you'll recognize from the first time you try to pick it up (it is 10 lbs and very floppy). Your head definitely gets that same floaty, but stable, sensation that your body gets on the Purple 4. As a back sleeper using it on the Purple 4, I really liked it. The biggest caveat is be prepared to let it air out for at least a week before using it -- the initial smell was very strong, at least on the one we got (unlike the mattresses, which we had no problem using right away). I hope that's helpful.
Thank you so much for the response. I look forward to the pillow review.
My pleasure -- glad it was helpful!
Is that creak the coils?
Hi Anthony -- Thanks for your question. I'm glad you asked this because any creaking noise you were hearing was definitely not coming from the mattress.
The thing that can make mattress coils noisy is when metal rubs against metal. However, the coils in this mattress are individually pocketed coils, which means that there is a fabric pocket around each coil. This type of coil design prevents metal from one coil from touching metal from another coil -- ergo, no noise. So, any noise you hear when I bounce or move around on the mattress in the video is coming from the adjustable base we have underneath the mattress, which does have a lot of moving parts where metal can rub against metal.
I hope that's helpful.
very helpful review! Thank you!
Our pleasure! Thanks for letting us know it was helpful for you!
Great review! I need something like this.
Thanks for letting us know that it was helpful for you!
how does air travel through a plastic cube with 5 walls closed off?
Hi Aaron -- Thanks for your question. It actually has only 4 walls -- there is no top side and no bottom side, so that's how air can flow through it. I hope that helps.
GoodBed oh I see. That makes sense then. Thank you
My pleasure Aaron -- glad that was helpful.
Is this a full mattress or a mattress topper ? that fits on the box spring
Hi there -- Thanks for your question, and sorry we missed this earlier. The product shown in this review is a full mattress, not a topper. The hyperelastic polymer grid layer on the top of the mattress is built into the mattress rather than being a separate topper, and the rest of the mattress is comprised of pocketed coils similar to some traditional innerspring mattresses. This mattress can be used with or without a "foundation" (aka, box spring).
I hope that's helpful.
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Hey Mike, loving the videos! You're an excellent reviewer. For myself I'm stuck between buying a Brentwood Home Oceano vs a Saatva. The oceano is softer than the Cedar. Id like to think the memory foam than latex over coils is the best of both worlds. Any thoughts? I've had horrible experiences at retail stores. I'm a side/stomach sleeper. With wide shoulders, 5'9 at 190. I'm leaning towards the Oceano.
Thanks Nathan! I'm very glad that the videos have been helpful for you. In terms of the Oceano, I'm afraid we haven't yet done an in-depth review of that mattress, so I can't speak to its characteristics in as much detail as the ones that we have reviewed. FWIW, if the combination of latex and memory foam is what you're after, here are a few options that we have reviewed and which feature either that exact combination or something that will have very similar characteristics (listed in order of how relevant they sound to the other criteria you provided):
-- Casper Wave: ua-cam.com/video/sD2894IHu40/v-deo.html
-- NewSleep Jerome: ua-cam.com/video/6M9uocQ7mRw/v-deo.html
-- Sapira: ua-cam.com/video/60d11xwreuE/v-deo.html
I hope that's helpful.
Hi Nathan -- Thanks again for your question about the Brentwood Home Oceano mattress a while back. FYI, on the off chance that you are still shopping for a mattress, I wanted to let you know that we recently posted our review of this bed. You can now see it here:
ua-cam.com/video/aYV1ca3E3Hs/v-deo.html
I hope you find it useful. If so, giving it a quick thumbs-up would be very helpful in making it easier for other mattress shoppers to find. Thanks again.
Looks like Wilderness Instructor titanium belt you have there.......Kudos if I am correct....
Thanks -- it's very similar but actually a different brand. 😊
@@goodbed What brand, if I may ask?
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