DreamCloud vs. Purple Mattress Comparison

Overall Rating

8.0

DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress

Bottom Line

An affordable all-foam mattress that excels at pressure relief, motion isolation, and support for side sleepers.

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VS

Overall Rating

8.1

Purple Mattress

Bottom Line

A unique mattress with a polymer grid that makes for a close-conforming, bouncy, breathable surface like no other.

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$1,399 from Purple (queen)

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Our Testing Team’s Take

In order to determine which mattresses are the best, we evaluate them in our Seattle Test Lab and at home. In the lab, we test every model against the same standards to see how they stack up against each other in important performance categories like temperature regulation, pressure relief, and motion isolation. 

We also sleep on each mattress in our own bedrooms to see how they feel for real people. Our testers represent a wide range of sleep positions and body weights, allowing us to evaluate mattresses for different sleeper types. Using this data, we give each mattress an overall score.

Our Verdict

If you’re a back sleeper or side sleeper under 230 pounds, there’s a good chance you’ll like the DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress, the Purple Mattress, or both. They’re effective at relieving pressure and their medium firm (6) feels offer a nice blend of structure and support for people who like a balanced-feeling mattress. Couples who want motion isolation may also want to give one of these mattresses a try. 

Because they have similar pros, picking between these mattresses comes down to what you’re willing to spend, what you’re not willing to sacrifice, and which firmness level you prefer.

Mary Fenton

Head of Product Content

Combo sleeper

150 lbs.

Sleeps with a noise machine

“I was excited to try Dreamcloud’s all-foam model after hearing a lot of great things about it. Upon first laying on it, I had to triple check that it wasn’t the hybrid model because it had that initial give of memory foam but still felt really supportive at its core. I move around a lot during the night and found it to be really forgiving from that aspect, even along the perimeter. It was maybe a teeny bit firm initially for my liking, but I found myself favoring this bed to other softer models after just a few nights.”

The Purple Mattress begins with the signature Purple Grid comfort layer. This material feels a little floatier than traditional memory foam, though its unique feel can take some getting used to. The DreamCloud feels more like what you’d expect from an all-foam mattress – compressive, adaptive, and body-hugging. 

The Purple Sleeps cooler than the DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress. One of the biggest differences between the Purple and DreamCloud is cost – you’ll pay nearly twice as much for the Purple. 
Consider your budget, sleeping position, and non-negotiables when choosing a new mattress.

Jeremy Klein

Senior Product Testing Manager

Side sleeper

160 lbs.

Nightly melatonin user

“The Purple’s unique “grid” design really sets it apart from traditional all-foam beds on the market. As someone who sleeps hot and enjoys deep cushioning, this mattress nicely checks both boxes.”

Construction and Materials

Though the DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress and the Purple Mattress are both mattress-in-a-box models with foam comfort layers, there are differences in their materials. Learn about their constructions in the table below.

DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress Breakdown

The DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress is a medium firm (6) model. It begins with a pillow-top that’s quilted with two types of foam, gel-infused memory foam and polyfoam. 

These materials give the bed a plush and supportive feel. A third comfort layer consists of gel-infused memory foam that adapts to your body, relieving pressure without retaining as much heat as traditional memory foam.

The 1-inch transitional polyfoam layer aims to disperse weight evenly while maintaining even spinal support. The 9-inch polyfoam support core gives the mattress its structure and it creates a stable sleep surface. The upper cover is a soft, cashmere blend fabric, while the lower is a shift-resistant fabric to prevent the mattress from moving on its foundation.

Purple Mattress Breakdown

The three-layer Purple Mattress has a more streamlined construction than the DreamCloud Mattress. It has a medium firm (6) firmness level and measures 9.25 inches tall. The top layer is made of Purple’s signature GelFlex Grid, a hyper-elastic polymer molded into a grid shape. The material is designed to act like memory foam while reducing heat retention. Standard foam around the grid’s perimeter helps reduce sinkage along the edges.

Under the 2-inch GelFlex Grid, a 3.25” polyfoam layer adapts to the body’s shape and aligns the spine to minimize back pain. The support core is 4 inches of high-density polyfoam that’s structured and formulated to reduce bounce and minimize motion transfer across the surface. The stretchy polyester, viscose, and Lycra spandex blend cover is made to work seamlessly with the GelFlex Grid.

Mattress Sizing and Weight

The DreamCloud Memory Foam is 12 inches tall, while the Purple is 9.25 inches. Though it’s a few inches shorter, the Purple Mattress outweighs the DreamCloud by about 30 pounds, which is something to consider during installation. You can buy these mattresses in the same sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, and split king.

Performance Ratings

The Purple Mattress and DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress both relieve pressure and isolate motion extremely well, which isn’t surprising when you consider their thick foam comfort systems. If you experience joint pain or pressure points, or you’re a light sleeper who wakes easily from movement, either of these beds should be an excellent option. 

However, foam has its drawbacks. Both beds have fairly restrictive sleep surfaces, especially compared to hybrids and innersprings. That’s not a dealbreaker for everyone though, so if you like a bed with an adaptive feel, you’ll probably like either of these. The Purple has more airflow than the DreamCloud and it’s a worthy option for a cooling mattress if you sleep hot but you like foam’s feel. 

According to our testing team, the Purple Mattress is ideal for side and back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. Side sleepers in this weight range liked the DreamCloud too, as did back sleepers under 130 pounds. The stomach sleepers and people over 230 pounds who tested these beds thought that they lacked the support they needed.

Full Reviews: Other DreamCloud and Purple Models

DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress

Overall Rating:

8.0 /10

Price Range:

$349 – $1,290

Mattress Type:

Foam

Firmness Options:

Medium Firm (6)

DreamCloud Mattress

Overall Rating:

8.5 /10

Price Range:

$419 – $1,090

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium Firm (6)

DreamCloud Premier

Overall Rating:

8.7 /10

Price Range:

$649 – $1,598

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium Firm (6)

Purple Mattress

Overall Rating:

8.1 /10

Price Range:

$799 – $1,798

Mattress Type:

Foam

Firmness Options:

Medium Firm (6)

Purple Restore Mattress

Overall Rating:

8.5 /10

Price Range:

$1,845 – $3,690

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Firm (7)

Purple Rejuvenate Mattress

Overall Rating:

8.4 /10

Price Range:

$4,495 – $8,990

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium (5)

Mattress Pricing

Though there are exceptions, most memory foam mattresses cost between $700 and $1,200 for a queen size. The DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress sits at the low end of this spectrum, while the Purple Mattress costs significantly more.

Despite its more affordable price tag, the DreamCloud Mattress has a longer sleep trial and warranty than the Purple Mattress. During durability testing, these mattresses both got scores indicating they should last up to or slightly beyond the average lifespan of a foam mattress.

What Customers Are Saying

Hot sleepers who own the Purple Mattress say it stays cool through the night. Owners also say that the mattress is durable and feels responsive, but not too bouncy. Some reviewers report that the grid system can take some getting used to and that it’s somewhat noisy. 

DreamCloud owners like how luxe the mattress feels, especially considering its affordability. It also gets strong reviews for edge support and pressure relief, with users noting how comfortable its foam feels. Certain reviews indicate that the foam may compress and become indented over time.

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