Tuft and Needle vs Purple Mattress
Tuft & Needle
Foam Combination Mattress
- Sleeps Cool - Heat wicking graphite and cooling gels control temperature
- Pressure relieving - T&N foam provides contouring
- Limited motion transfer and partner disturbance
- 100 night sleep trial
- Great value for the dollar
Original Purple Mattress
Foam Combination Mattress
- Sleeps cool
- Pressure relieving
- Limited motion transfer
- 100 night sleep trial
- hypoallergenic
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Overview
We compared these two mattress models to help you decide which is right for you. These mattresses have their distinct differences and similarities. This guide will help walk you through their construction, comfort feel, what we liked and what we didn’t like about each bed.
Quick Comparison
| Name | Type | Price | Delivery | Trial | Warranty | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuft & Needle | Foam Combination Mattress | $595 | Free | 100 days | 10 years | 85.5 |
| Original Purple Mattress | Foam Combination Mattress | $999 | Free | 100 days | 10 years | 86.5 |
Comfort
We rated these mattresses comfort feels on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest.
Tuft & Needle Comfort Scale
- Softest
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Medium Firm
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Firmest
Original Purple Mattress Comfort Scale
- Softest
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Medium Firm
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Firmest
Construction
Tuft & Needle Construction
Cover
The cover is a 40/60 blend of micro polyamide and polyester and polyester. This fabric is designed to prevent moisture build up and sleep cool.
Layer 1
T&N Adaptive: (3” of 2.9 lb density) While more supportive foams are available, this is a quality foam for the price point. T&N is polyurethane based and designed to “adapt” to different body types and sleep preferences. The objective was to produce a foam that has the bounce of latex with the pressure relief of memory foam. Meanwhile, heat wicking graphite and cooling gels help regulate sleep temperature.
Layer 2
Support foam: This 7” bottom layer of 1.8 lb. density foam provides stability for the comfort layer. A quality base is essential to overall support. Combined with T&N Adaptive, most sleepers will find adequate support.
Original Purple Mattress Construction
The Cover
The cover consists of polyester, viscose, and lycra. This soft, breathable fabric is designed to to increase airflow and regulate heat. The blend of materials does a nice job of wicking away moisture and keeping you cool. Lycra adds an element of stretchiness that allows for greater conformity and comfort.
Comfort Layer
Purple refers to this first layer as their Smart Comfort Grid. It’s a 2” layer of Hyper-elastic polymer that visually resembles a honeycomb. It’s the core of what gives the mattress its distinctive feel. This pressure sensitive grid’s design allows for even weight distribution and support. The grid is designed to relax under pressure points to provide both support and comfort. Air flows freely through the grid; which allows for a cooler night’s sleep as well.
Transition Layer
3.25” of 1.8 lb. density Poly foam offers plush transition support. It’s designed to ease your body into the denser, more structured base. It also increases the responsiveness of the comfort grid.
Base
4” of 2 lb. density polyurethane foam makes up the base. This foam provides additional support, structure and shape.
Our Rating
We scored these mattresses over a variety of important factors to be considered when purchasing a new bed. All scores are a numerical value out of 100.
| Rating | Tuft & Needle | Original Purple Mattress |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 85.5 | 86.5 |
| Support | 85 | 80 |
| Pressure Relief | 90 | 80 |
| Motion Transfer | 100 | 90 |
| Ease of Movement | 85 | 90 |
| Sleeps Cool | 90 | 90 |
| Off-Gassing | 90 | 90 |
| Durability | 80 | 90 |
| Edge Support | 70 | 70 |
| Sex Friendly | 80 | 90 |
| Trial Period | 90 | 95 |
| Warranty | 90 | 90 |
| Delivery | 90 | 90 |
| Money Value | 90 | 75 |
Tuft & Needle Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Low Motion Transfer: Our evaluation found little to no motion detection. This is a solid benefit for couples.
- Sleeps Cool: Cooling gels and graphite infused foam regulates heat.
- Pressure relief: For those seeking that mid-range firmness level, this mattress has universal appeal
- Great Value: At a price of $595 for a queen mattress, Tuft & Needle is a great value.
Cons:
- Only One Firmness Option: This mattress will accommodate most but not all comfort preferences.
- Support may not be suitable for larger people. Bigger body types may not find sufficient support.
- Edge support is limited: Like most spring-less mattresses, this is not a strength here.
Original Purple Mattress Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Low Motion Transfer: Our evaluation found relatively low motion detection. This is a nice benefit for couples.
- Sleeps Cool: Open grid design allows for easy air flow and breathability.
Cons:
- Only One Firmness Option: Those seeking either a very firm or very soft mattress will need to look elsewhere.
- Edge support is limited: Like most spring-less mattresses, this is not a strength here.
Pricing
Tuft & Needle Pricing
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" | |
| Full | 54" x 75" | |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | |
| King | 76" x 80" | |
| Cal King | 72" x 84" |
Original Purple Mattress Pricing
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | N/A |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" | $699 |
| Full | 54" x 75" | $899 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $999 |
| King | 76" x 80" | $1,299 |
| Cal King | 72" x 84" | $1,299 |