Both over 200 lbs, they were happy with the 2015 Purple for motion isolation but it sleeps hot, is heavy and has begun to break down
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55reviews41% Positive27% Mixed32% Negative
Many report six to ten years of cool, comfortable sleep; some hit sagging after a few years.
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After ten years the bed became too soft and kept him tossing, and flipping the king mattress gave a much harder side
Almost eight years on the regular Purple, bought for about $1,000, the most comfortable mattress they have had; price of a new one gives pause.
Gen 1 Purple: amazing for about 7 years, then waking with back pain the last year.
After about eight years of wonderful use and regular rotation it became too soft and hurt her back, until flipping it made it much firmer
Classic non-hybrid Purple from 2017 with no sag; 6'5" and 260 to 280 lb mostly side sleeper; the most comfortable model for him.
Nine years on the original all-grid Purple and still loves it; says it needs a dead flat base and is hard to move.
Original Purple for about 4.5 years, perfect for their body even through major surgery recovery, moved three times with no issues.
Seven years on the original Purple with no sag; the most comfortable bed they have owned.
Original Purple for 8+ years, loves it and says it has not degraded at all.
Had the cheapest, no-coil queen since 2018 with no issues; side sleeper who says the pressure relief helped her ribs and other pressure points.
Eight years on a 2-inch Purple that slept cool but wasn't worth the $1.5k
Had their Purple since 2017, still going strong through weight changes and a pregnancy; the best mattress they have had.
Original Purple about five years ago and it still feels new.
Nine years on the original 'Purple Mattress' (pick a size era) and loves it; worried about replacing it.
Original Purple still in perfect shape in the guest room after 11 years.
First Purple (2015, original model) lasted nine years before upgrading to a Purple Plus; hot sleeper who says it does not feel like a hot mattress.
About four years on the non-hybrid Purple and it is still like new.
Three years on the original Purple with none of the sagging or quality problems others describe.
Loved the original Purple for 6+ years and is replacing it with a PurplePlus.
Four years in with the original Purple in a queen and still loves it
Has had their Purple since 2017 and still loves it; the platform base was squeaky at first but no longer is.
Common questions about Purple Mattress
What do sleepers say about Purple Mattress?
Most owners are very happy with the original Purple, with many reporting six to ten years of comfortable, cool sleep and no sag. The main downside is sagging in the middle or where people lie, which some owners hit after two to six years, and warranty claims could take effort. Heavier owners often also like it.
Is Purple Mattress worth it?
Of the 44 reviews with a clear verdict, 41% are positive, 27% mixed and 32% negative. The praise mentioned most is held up well. The most common complaint is sagging.
What do people like about Purple Mattress?
The praise reviewers mention most: held up well (20 reviews), comfortable (6 reviews) and good customer service (6 reviews). For example: Has had their Purple since 2017 and still loves it; the platform base was squeaky at first but no longer is.
What are the most common complaints about Purple Mattress?
The complaints reviewers mention most: sagging (13 reviews), back pain (6 reviews) and broke early (4 reviews). For example: Liked it for years, got a warranty replacement after sag, and the replacement sagged again within four weeks
What does the signal score of 79 mean?
It's how well reviewed Purple Mattress is, out of 100, next to the other mattresses here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed product (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a product few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of Purple Mattress?
Category: Mattress. Type: Foam. Firmness: Medium-firm. Height: 9.25 in. Notable features: 2 in GelFlex Grid, adaptive foam.
Where do these Purple Mattress reviews come from?
55 are quotes from Reddit, each linked to the original. Sleeper reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
