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Purple Hybrid Mattress Review: A Supportive Bed for Everyone – CNET

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The Purple Hybrid comes in three different models, each with a different thickness of the Purple Grid gel layer.

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The Purple Hybrid mattress is ideal for stomach and back sleepers because it properly supports the back, shoulders and hips. 

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8.0

Purple Hybrid Mattress

Score Breakdown

Performance 8.7Support 8Return Policy 6Pressure Relief 8Features 10

Like

Extra breathable so hot sleepers feel cooler throughout the night
Supportive hybrid design suits all body types
Great for back, stomach and combination sleepers

Don’t like

High price won’t appeal to shoppers on a budget
Might feel too strange and unfamiliar for those who want a standard foam bed
Not soft enough for strict side sleepers

Product details

Type Hybrid mattress
Firmness 6 or medium to medium-firm
Trial 100 nights
Warranty 10-year limited warranty

Note: Purple has discontinued the Purple Hybrid and Premier mattresses. They are no longer available for purchase. Purple has new hybrid mattresses in their new Premium and Luxe collections.

The Purple Hybrid comes in three different models, each with a different thickness of the Purple Grid gel layer.

Slumber Yard

The Purple Hybrid is four layers thick and around 11 inches tall. Here’s a simple breakdown of the bed’s layers so you get an idea of what makes Purple, Purple:

A thin slab of basic foam about an inch thick, which supports the thick pocketed coil layer above.
A thick system of 7.5-inch pocketed coils, individually wrapped with fabric to help limit motion transfer across the mattress. It’s the main reason why this mattress is so supportive.
A thin half an inch of foam to help neutralize the feel of the pocketed coils in the bed’s foundation.
Around 2 inches of the brand’s special Hyper-Elastic Polymer, laid out in a grid formation. This is the primary layer that distinguishes it from the other two Purple Hybrid mattresses — each mattress has a different thickness of this layer. It’s bouncy, squishy, soft and provides most of the Purple’s comfort.
Surrounding the edges are dense foam slabs to make the sides feel more supportive and sturdy.

On top is the Purple’s “StretchMax” cover, and just like the name implies, it’s extra-stretchy. I think it feels more breathable than your typical mattress cover and compare the feel more to an athletic antisweat undergarment than a soft cotton top.

Purple Hybrid Premier mattress layers

The two Purple Hybrid Premier beds are the top-tier mattress options from the brand. Really, the only major differences in construction are the top layers. The Purple 3 has a 3-inch layer of Hyper-Elastic Polymer at the top, while Purple 4 has 4 inches. It doesn’t make a huge difference in feel, but they are softer than the Purple Hybrid.

Purple Hybrid mattress performance

Motion isolation

Motion isolation isn’t usually an innerspring bed’s forte, but with the pocketed coils and special material you find in the Purple Hybrid mattress, it’s a different story. I think it’s pretty good at isolating motion, even if it is a super-bouncy bed. It virtually makes no noise, and you’ll hardly be able to notice your partner moving around on the other side.

Edge support

The Purple Hybrid mattresses are constructed with firm foam around the edges to hold your body up more firmly if you tend to creep towards the side of the bed during the night. As a result, I give edge support capabilities on this mattress two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Temperature

The other benefit of the Purple Grid besides bouncy comfort would have to be its temperature-regulating abilities. It’s not designed with any fancy cooling material, but instead, the Purple Grid’s natural breathable design makes it one of the best mattresses for allowing airflow. It also doesn’t retain heat like memory foam or poly foam might, making it an appealing mattress for hot sleepers like me who need the additional cooling relief. It’s not cold to the touch, but I really don’t feel hot while sleeping on the Purple.

Durability

The Purple Hybrid is made with Purple’s GelFlex Grid and strong, steel pocketed coil layers. The GelFlex Grid can be stretched up to 15 times its size, while its steel coils make a strong and supportive base layer. All of this is to say the Purple Hybrid is a durable mattress that should last around eight to 12 years. Just make sure you rotate it every six months (rotate the head of the mattress to the foot) to ensure your weight is distributed evenly throughout the bed over the years.

Off-gassing

One downside of bed-in-a-box beds is their off-gassing smell. I compare it to the smell of a new car. It comes with the territory since these mattress foams are compressed and wrapped in plastic after manufacturing. If you notice an unpleasant, plastic-y smell coming from your bed after opening, don’t worry. It should dissipate in a day or two after it airs out.

Purple Hybrid’s ideal sleeping positions and body types

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You wouldn’t expect to fit in every shirt size at your favorite clothing store, and you shouldn’t assume every mattress is accommodating for you. Especially since there are so many different options to pick from. Generally, your perfect mattress comes down to your body type and your favorite position to sleep in.

Position

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The Purple Hybrid mattress is ideal for stomach and back sleepers because it properly supports the back, shoulders and hips. 

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The standard Purple Hybrid mattress is available in sizes from twin XL to California king. Prices start at $1,299 and go all the way up to $1,899. Like other mattress brands, Purple often runs promotions so you can regularly cash in on hundreds off the ticket price.

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The Purple Hybrid mattress has metal coils encased in foam to offer support and softness.

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How thick is the Purple Hybrid mattress?

If you’re interested in trying a new mattress technology, something unique that’s never been done before, the Purple Hybrids will be worth it. They truly make you feel like you’re floating. It’s a weightless and pressure-relieving experience that also keeps you supported at the same time. They’re suitable for all body types, and can appeal to a wide range of sleeping positions.

Size	Measurements (inches)	Price
Twin XL	38×80 inches	$1,899
Full	54×74 inches	$2,149
Queen	60×80 inches	$2,399
King	76×80 inches	$2,899
Cal king	72×84 inches	$2,899

Purple Hybrid Mattress Review: A Supportive Bed for Everyone – CNET