Purple Rejuvenate Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings

The Purple Rejuvenate is fairly soft, and the GelFlex Grid — while somewhat responsive — absorbs movement well. Most of our testers noticed little to no motion transfer when lying side by side on the mattress. We expect the same for couples and co-sleepers who use the Rejuvenate. Our team’s kettlebell tests also yielded above-average results.

Motion isolation is key for anyone who shares their mattress with a partner. If your sleep surface feels responsive or springy, you’re likely to notice ripples of motion transfer when the other person changes sleep positions or gets up during the night. Mattresses like the Rejuvenate that absorb movement and isolate transfer to one side of the bed shouldn’t cause significant sleep disruptions.

Pressure relief is another testing area in which the Rejuvenate performed better than the average hybrid. The GelFlex Grid contours closely without the hug of solid memory foam, and the underlying polyfoam layers provide additional cushioning to alleviate sore spots. The support core also plays a role in reducing pressure, since thicker coils rest beneath your midsection and help maintain an even surface for your body.

Softer mattresses with adaptive comfort layers generally alleviate pressure more than firmer models. That said, your body type and sleep position also come into play. Our tests show the Purple Rejuvenate provides the best pressure relief for side sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. Heavier individuals who use these positions as well as stomach sleepers may need a more supportive mattress to reduce their pressure points.

Purple mattresses have historically excelled during our temperature control tests, and the Rejuvenate is no exception. This can largely be attributed to the GelFlex Grid. Unlike solid foam, the grid is designed with pockets that allow air to circulate across the surface. Our thermal mapping sensors detected very little heat buildup, and none of our testers felt excessively warm when lying on the mattress.

Hybrids tend to sleep cool because their coil layers circulate air throughout the interior and promote a comfortable temperature for the entire mattress. The Rejuvenate and other Purple models take temperature control a step further with their breathable comfort layers. If you’re a hot sleeper, we highly recommend the Rejuvenate.

The Rejuvenate’s coil system is encased in dense foam. This is intended to bolster the perimeter and prevent the edges from compressing too much when you sleep or sit along the edges of the mattress. However, our tests show the perimeter still sinks to a noticeable degree. This is largely due to the soft comfort layers and the absence of reinforced perimeter coils, which we’ve found more effective for edge support than foam encasements.

Mattresses with strong edge support enable you to get in and out of bed with relative ease. A sturdy perimeter also allows you to use your entire sleep surface, rather than feeling confined to the middle. Most of our testers under 130 pounds felt secure sitting on the Rejuvenate’s edges, but heavier individuals reported moderate to significant compression. This means the Rejuvenate performs below average for a hybrid in terms of edge support.

The Rejuvenate’s GelFlex Grid is more responsive than traditional polyfoam or memory foam, but the mattress’ relatively soft feel means you’re more likely to sink when moving across the surface or changing positions. This can be problematic if you’re a combination sleeper, prone to tossing and turning, or likely to get up during the night. Sinkage during movement can also negatively impact sex.

The coils deliver a bit of springiness to make the Rejuvenate easier for movement than Purple’s all-foam models. At the same time, most hybrids we’ve tested feel stable when we evaluate them for ease of movement. You may not have trouble moving on the Rejuvenate if you weigh less than 130 pounds, but those who weigh more should expect at least some resistance.

The GelFlex Grid does not emit as much initial off-gassing as traditional mattress foam, but you’ll likely notice some odor for a day or two after unboxing. These smells come from volatile organic compounds (VOC) released by synthetic foam. VOCs are relatively harmless, but they carry a chemical smell many people find unpleasant.

We recommend airing out the Rejuvenate in a well-ventilated room for at least 24 hours before sleeping on it. This allows time for the odor to dissipate.