Purple Plus Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings

Overall Rating 8.4

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$1,899 from Purple (queen)

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Price Range: $1,499 – $2,898

Mattress Type: Foam

Firmness Options: Medium (5)

At A Glance

The Purple Plus builds on the design of the original Purple mattress with added foam layers. While it loses some of the breathability of the Purple mattress, the Purple Plus adds extra softness, motion isolation, and pressure relief through its foams.

Ratings Summary

Motion Isolation

9/10

Edge Support

6.5/10

Temperature Control

7.5/10

Ease of Movement

5.5/10

Off Gassing

6/10

Pressure Relief

8.5/10

Pros

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  Adaptive foam design offers excellent pressure relief
• 
  Strong motion isolation due to foam layers
• 
  Noiseless design

Cons

• 
  May not meet the support needs of back and stomach sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds
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  Upper end of the price range for an all-foam bed

Sleeping Style and Body Weight

Purple Plus Mattress

Sleeper Type

Under 130 lbs

130-230 lbs

Above 230 lbs

Side Sleepers

8.5/10

9/10

7/10

Back Sleepers

7/10

7.5/10

5.5/10

Stomach Sleepers

6/10

6.5/10

4.5/10

Side Sleepers

The Purple Plus Mattress’ medium firmness and responsive foam are designed for pressure relief, making it suitable for side sleepers of any body type. A 2-inch GelFlex layer combines with 5 inches of polyfoam in the comfort system to create responsiveness at pressure points, including the shoulders and hips.

In our tests, side sleepers weighing less than 230 pounds enjoyed the best sleep experience. These sleepers received the best contouring, which decreased pressure while preventing them from sinking too deeply into the bed’s comfort system. Those weighing more than 230 pounds also slept well on the bed, though people in that weight range may benefit from a mattress with a slightly firmer feel.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers require significantly less contouring and pressure point relief than side sleepers and often prefer a medium to medium firm mattress that distributes their weight evenly across its surface.

The Purple Plus provides excellent comfort and support to back sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds. These sleepers put little pressure on the mattress and experience the least sinkage. Those weighing between 130 and 230 pounds also receive adequate support, though the bed may be too enveloping for some in this category.

People weighing more than 230 pounds may sink too deeply into the flexible surface of the foam bed. These users generally sink at the abdomen, which can cause misalignment in the lower back.

Stomach Sleepers

People who sleep on their stomach typically require a firmer mattress. Stomach sleepers who don’t get enough support often sink at the abdomen, the area that typically carries much of the sleeper’s weight. The misalignment caused by the sinkage can result in pain and negatively affect sleep quality.

The Purple Plus Mattress is supportive enough to create an excellent sleep surface for stomach sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds. The bed also offers decent support to those weighing between 130 and 230 pounds.

Stomach sleepers over 230 pounds may not receive appropriate support from the Purple Plus and should consider a firmer bed with only a little cushioning.

Mattress Performance

In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.

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Purple Plus Mattress Review Breakdown

A breathable polyester blend cover contributes to the temperature neutrality of the Purple Plus Mattress. The comfort system contains 2 inches of a buckling column gel, which Purple calls the GelFlex Grid. The hyperelastic material has more than 1,400 air channels that do an excellent job of dissipating heat.

The gently contouring GelFlex layer responds to pressure and provides relief in high-pressure spots like the lumbar area, shoulders, and hips. The stretchy material recovers quickly and pops back into place after pressure is lifted.

Beneath the GelFlex Grid, 2 inches of responsive polyfoam and 3 inches of denser polyfoam provide cushioning and support while limiting sinkage. An additional 4 inches of polyfoam in the support core increases the durability of the bed while adding stability to the comfort system.

The Purple Plus is 11 inches tall and has a medium (5) firmness level that makes it especially well suited for side sleepers and people who weigh less than 130 pounds.

Purple Plus Mattress Sizing

The Purple Plus is constructed with unique, quality materials, such as Purple’s proprietary GelFlex. Additionally, this durable mattress should last many years.

The Purple Plus is available in all six standard sizes, as well as split king. For an additional cost, buyers can pair the mattress with a foundation or adjustable base. Below is a breakdown of height, weight, and size dimensions for the Purple Plus mattress.

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