It's only fair to share...Get ready for a brand new type of mattress battle. Purple mattress goes up against GhostBed. Both of them have made quite a name for themselves in the newer online mattress industry, but which one will be determined to be the best?
Let’s talk about the Purple Mattress first.
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This mattress is made from polymer and foam that is about 9 inches tall. The top layer is polymer. It is supposed to sleep cooler, have more bounce, and provide pressure relief. The next layer is polyurethane foam. This provides compression support. The bottom layer is poly-foam base. This allows for deep compression and foundation support. There is only 3 layers.
The cover is made from polyester, polyester-lycra mix, and viscose. These materials are perfect for elasticity and allowing the mattress to breathe. It is quite thin and the cover lets plenty of air in and out. When it comes to looks, the cover is still nice. It is all white with a diamond pattern with the Purple logo in it. It does give it a really fashionable look. The cover is a solid build, and is pleasing to look at, and gives the mattress plenty of air flow.
When it comes to being firm, it is a medium firm being a 6 out of 10 on the scale. 10 is the firmest. The main goal for Purple was to create a firmness that would work for most sleepers.
Due to the hyper-elastic polymer foam, the Purple mattress really feels unlike any other mattress that I have ever slept on. The polymer is similar to latex, but it does everything so much better. The pressure relief, cooling, and response are the big areas that the polymer is similar to latex, just without that chemical smell. The sinkage for Purple is more complex.
If you are about 150 pounds, then you will have very little sinkage and hug. If you are less than 130 pounds then it feels like your floating. If you are over 150 pounds, there is much more sinkage than you would expect.
The contour of the Purple is less dramatic as well, as it has a more balanced contour or hug. The mattress has a lot of elasticity, which allow your body to really sink it and get the support it needs as well as pressure relief that you need without changing how the mattress feels. This mattress is best for those who are 300 pounds or less and no more than 600 pounds per couple.
When it comes to being cool, this mattress is hard to beat. This is one of the coolest mattresses. It has a smart grid design that really allows a lot of air flow which keep the mattress from sleeping too hot. Most foam mattresses make me sweat at night, but this one not a drip of sweat.
Another good thing about Purple is that shipping is free and it comes in a compressed, easy-to-open tube. It has a 10 year warranty and a 100 night trial period. You can also check out Purple vs Casper mattress and also Leesa vs Purple.
Now lets talk about the GhostBed
The GhostBed is 11 inches tall and is made from memory foam and latex. It is different from other types of foam mattresses, it has an extra half an inch on the comfort layer, which make the layer 3.5 inches.
The top layer is aerated latex which provides a lot of pressure relief and plenty of cooling and bounce. The next layer is gel memory foam. This provides more pressure relief and support and gives deep compression. The bottom layer is support foam which is the foundation for the whole mattress.
The cover is made from polyester and polyester-polypropylene mix. The white fabric on top is quite smooth, stretchy, and soft. The polyester helps it to breath. The side panels of the cover are gray and very sturdy. This was designed to protect the mattress and provide a great look. The sides aren’t really stretchy, but they do a great job holding the fabric down which gives it a sleek look.
The GhostBed has a firmness of 6.5 on the firmness scale with 10 being the firmest. This bed was designed to meet the needs for most sleepers.
The GhostBed is a bit different from other mattresses. When you lie down its almost a firmness of 7 and after a few seconds it starts to soften. This mattress does a really great job of giving a balanced level of support, comfort, and sinkage due to the memory foam and latex. The latex foam gives the mattress the bounce.
The memory foam layer helps to contour your body once it adjusts to your weight. The foam is slow to respond, so once it responds you will have high levels of contour and support. When it comes to support, the GhostBed is quite solid. It is one of the best mattresses for those who are a bit on the heavier side as it can support up to 400 pounds for a single person and 800 pounds for a couple. It also helps to relieve those pressure points that are normally created on other mattresses. Each of my sleeping positions were supported and my spine aligned well on the GhostBed.
When it comes to being cool, it doesn’t sleep as cool as the Purple, but it does a really good job. It never felt as if my body heat was being trapped in the mattress.
Other great points is that it ships free in a compressed box 24 hours after you order it. It has a 20 year warranty and has a 101 night trial period. It does have several discounts out there. Check this page for the latest Ghostbed coupon.
Now let’s compare the GhostBed to the Purple
The GhostBed is 11 inches tall and 3 layers of foam. It has a cooling, soft, and thin cover and a firmness that is about a 6.5 on the firmness scale. It offers a lot of support and has a higher weight limit of 400 pounds per side. It has very little motion transfer and is much cheaper than the Purple. This mattress has a 20 year warranty and a 101 night trial period. It ships for free and much sooner. It has a 100% money back guarantee.
The Purple is only 9.5 inches tall and has 3 layers of foam. It has a soft, thicker cooling cover. It is about a 6 on the firmness scale. It offers plenty of support and only supports 300 pounds per side. It has very little motion transfer and is a bit more expensive than the GhostBed. This mattress has a 10 year warranty and only a 100 night trial period. This mattress also ships for free and has a money back guarantee.
So, Which is better? The Purple or the GhostBed?
This is what everyone has been waiting for. This isn’t an easy question to answer. I slept on each mattress for several months, and truth is they both are equally good.
The GhostBed and Purple are different and you can tell the difference. The differences will make one better than the other but that will be based on your needs, weight, and what you want. For me I leaned more towards the GhostBed.
If you are wanting a medium firm feel, a cool mattress, quick response time, and a unique feel then go with the Purple mattress. The design of the Purple is one of the coolest mattresses that I have slept on to date. The thin cover and top layer really let the mattress breathe and have plenty of airflow. The smart grid top payer on the Purple really make it unique. The polymer is similar to latex, but it has more bounce, pressure relief, and cooling.
If you are wanting a medium to slightly firmer mattress that has a higher weight limit, is made with materials you know you like, is a 100% Foam design, and are wanting to save some money then go with the GhostBed. I liked that the GhostBed after lying on it for a few minutes, softened up and hit the right amount of firm that I was looking for. It is really breathable and sleeps cool while providing plenty of bounce, response and comfort. I also liked that it was much cheaper than other foam mattresses. With all the discounts added to it, the GhostBed was over $300 cheaper than the Purple for a queen sized mattress. That is a really good price for this level of performance and quality.
Overall, it really depends on what you are wanting for yourself and what your needs are when it comes to a foam mattress. They are both great mattresses that have their own unique qualities that will make or break it for being the perfect buy for you. In the end, I just preferred the GhostBed as it fit more with what I was needing in support and relief.
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