This Purple Plus mattress review treats the bed as what it is: The Purple Mattress with one more comfort layer, sold for $400 more. Put both through the same lab’s fit scores and the upgrade lifts light side sleepers by a full point and leaves every back and stomach sleeper level or worse off.
Updated · By SleepUnpacked Research Team
Only if you sleep mainly on your side and weigh under about 230 lb. Sleep Foundation scored side sleepers under 130 lb 9.0 on the PurplePlus against 8 on The Purple Mattress, and pressure relief half a point higher. The other half of the ledger matters as much: back and stomach scores are equal or lower in all six cells, heavy side sleepers drop half a point, and NapLab measured weak edges (5.00 in of seated compression). At $1,699 for a queen on 7 November 2026, against $1,299 for the Purple Mattress, that is $400 for a softer feel. Check the cart too: the listing also sells a “New PurplePlus” that turns out to be the 11.5-inch PurpleRenew.
On the checked date the PurplePlus listing showed two models in its selector: "PurplePlus — The original model" and "New PurplePlus — With a new cooling cover + enhanced comfort layers". The second opens the PurpleRenew page; Purple’s Renew FAQ says the only difference is a Costco-exclusive, two-tone cover, though the Renew comparison panel lists 11.5 in. No Renew test is used here. Also not The Purple Mattress (9.25 in), the Restore hybrids, or the RejuvenatePlus.
Purple lists a 2 in GelFlex Grid, edge-support foam, adaptive foam, firm support foam, and the extra cradling foam layer that separates it from The Purple Mattress. It publishes no other thicknesses and no densities. NapLab’s teardown found 2 in of Grid over 2 in of polyfoam, 3 in of support foam, and 4 in of higher-density base foam.
Purple calls it a softer, body-cradling medium than the medium-firm Purple Mattress. Sleep Foundation (October 2026) rates it medium, 5; NapLab (May 2026) rates it 6, medium-firm. One feel only. The two figures are reported side by side, not averaged.
The listing states an 11-inch profile height. NapLab measured 11 in total and Sleep Foundation lists 11 in. The "New PurplePlus" option opens the PurpleRenew page, whose comparison panel lists 11.5 in.
Recorded during Purple’s Black Friday sale ("Save $400"). Other sizes on sale/list: Twin $1,199/$1,599, Twin XL $1,399/$1,799, Full $1,599/$1,999, King and Cal King $2,199/$2,599, Split King $2,798/$3,598. The same day The Purple Mattress queen showed $1,299 on sale, $1,599 list, so the step up was $400 on sale and $500 at list.
Purple requires 21 nights on the mattress before a return or exchange. Retail-store purchases follow the store’s own terms.
The listing’s structured data shows a $0.00 shipping rate to US addresses. Delivery method and setup options are not stated on the listing itself.
Purple arranges pickup and refunds the product price minus any discount, accrued interest, and transportation, capped at its standard freight rate. The mattress must be clean, undamaged, and carry its law tag, with photos. Purple’s page states no dollar figure; NapLab reports a $150 charge for Essential-collection models, the tier the PurplePlus sits in. One exchange is allowed.
Runs ten years from purchase or until ownership transfers, whichever is shorter. A qualifying impression must exceed 1.00 in after full recovery. The cover is covered for two years. After 100 days the buyer pays transportation on a repair or replacement; slats must be no more than 3.5 in apart, and an inappropriate box spring voids coverage.
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Sleep Foundation scored both beds and updated both reviews on the same day, so these two columns share one lab and one method. The construction difference is a single foam layer: both beds put 2 in of GelFlex Grid on polyfoam with no coils, and the PurplePlus adds about 2 in of cradling foam, which takes it from 9.25 in to 11 in.
| Lab score | Purple Mattress | PurplePlus | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firmness | 6 (medium-firm) | 5 (medium) | Softer by one step |
| Pressure relief | 8.0 | 8.5 | +0.5 |
| Motion isolation | 8.0 | 9.0 | +1.0 |
| Temperature control | 8.0 | 7.5 | −0.5 |
| Edge support | 6.5 | 6.5 | No change |
| Ease of movement | 6.5 | 5.5 | −1.0 |
| Durability | 6.0 | 6.5 | +0.5 |
| Sleeper | Purple Mattress | PurplePlus | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side, under 130 lb | 8.0 | 9.0 | +1.0 |
| Side, 130–230 lb | 8.5 | 8.5 | No change |
| Side, over 230 lb | 8.0 | 7.5 | −0.5 |
| Back, under 130 lb | 7.0 | 7.0 | No change |
| Back, 130–230 lb | 6.5 | 6.0 | −0.5 |
| Back, over 230 lb | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Stomach, under 130 lb | 7.0 | 6.0 | −1.0 |
| Stomach, 130–230 lb | 6.0 | 5.5 | −0.5 |
| Stomach, over 230 lb | 5.0 | 5.0 | No change |
Side sleepers under 130 lb, the one cell that moves a full point up. A light shoulder does not load the Grid hard enough to buckle it fully on the firmer bed; the added foam gives it somewhere to go.
Side sleepers from 130 to 230 lb score 8.5 on both. For them the extra money changes the feel, not the fit, which is a fair purchase only if you have lain on both and prefer the softer one.
Light stomach sleepers drop from 7 to 6, average-weight back sleepers by half a point, and heavy side sleepers from 8 to 7.5. Ease of movement falls a full point. For these groups the cheaper bed is the better one.
On the checked date the PurplePlus page carried a “Select Model” choice. The first option, “PurplePlus — The original model,” was the $1,699 sale queen reviewed here. The second, “New PurplePlus — With a new cooling cover + enhanced comfort layers,” opened the PurpleRenew page. Purple describes that relationship two ways. The Renew page’s FAQ states that the only difference from the PurplePlus is “a Costco-exclusive, two-tone cover.” The PurplePlus selector promises new comfort layers, and the Renew page’s comparison panel lists 11.5 in against the PurplePlus’s 11. Sleep Unpacked has not resolved that conflict; the Renew, and its Costco channel, has its own review.
Both labs cited here describe the 11-inch build: NapLab measured an 11-inch unit and reports no notable changes since the late-2021 launch, and Sleep Foundation lists 11 in. Neither was run on a Renew unit, and no Renew test result is used on this page, even if Purple calls the two the same bed. If the order confirmation says PurpleRenew, treat this page as context rather than a measurement of the bed you bought. A model the listing calls “original” may also be on its way out, so re-check before ordering.
Each result is labeled by evidence type. A measurement is not converted into a 10-point rating, and an untested metric stays unscored.
Medium 5/10 (Sleep Foundation); medium-firm 6/10 (NapLab)
The labs disagree by one point and neither is averaged here. Either way it sits below the Purple Mattress, which Sleep Foundation rates 6, and that softer setting is the whole case for the upgrade.
Sleep Foundation Test Lab2.03 in sinkage (average 2.15 in)
Moderate rather than deep: the Grid buckles under the shoulder and hip instead of letting the body sink. NapLab scored pressure relief 9.0 and Sleep Foundation 8.5, half a point above the Purple Mattress. NapLab published no PSI readings for this bed.
NapLab measurement91.2 °F peak surface temperature
From an 81.3 °F baseline, falling 3.9 °F in the first minute and 6.0 °F over five. NapLab scored cooling 9.0; Sleep Foundation scored temperature control 7.5, half a point under the Purple Mattress, which has less foam below the Grid.
NapLab measurement11.62 m/s² acceleration (average 8.79), 1.15 s duration
The sharpest disagreement between the two labs. NapLab’s sensor recorded more motion transfer than its average and scored 7.0; Sleep Foundation scored motion isolation 9.0. Purple markets the bed to couples on this point, so a light sleeper should weigh the instrumented figure.
NapLab measurement0.2 s mostly / 0.3 s fully recovered; 11.28 in total bounce
Fast and springy by NapLab’s numbers (averages 0.4 s, 0.9 s, and 9.52 in), yet Sleep Foundation scored ease of movement only 5.5. The likely reading: the Grid snaps back quickly, but the softer surface lets heavier sleepers settle into it.
NapLab measurement5.00 in seated compression (average 4.05 in)
The weakest instrumented result. NapLab rates lying near the edge fair, and Sleep Foundation scored 6.5, the same as the Purple Mattress. A 4 in wide foam border is all that rings the Grid.
NapLab measurementMinimal (NapLab noise sub-score 10/10)
A rating inside NapLab’s sex-performance category, not a decibel test. With no coils, there is no spring hardware to develop noise as the bed ages.
NapLab ratingThese calls start from Sleep Foundation's position-by-weight scores for the 11-inch PurplePlus, read against its scores for The Purple Mattress and NapLab's rebound and edge measurements.
Sleep Foundation’s top cell for this bed at 9.0, a point above the Purple Mattress. The extra comfort foam lets a light shoulder into the Grid.
Scored 8.5, the same as the Purple Mattress, so here the upgrade changes the feel more than the fit score.
Scored 7.5, half a point below the Purple Mattress. NapLab expects support to hold up to about 300 lb, but the softer surface gives heavier shoulders less to push against.
Scored 7.0, identical to the Purple Mattress. A light body stays fairly level on a medium surface.
Scored 6.0, half a point below the Purple Mattress. The extra foam under the Grid lets the hips settle further than on the firmer model.
Scored 5.5, no better than the Purple Mattress. NapLab points anyone over 300 lb to Purple’s thicker models.
Scored 6.0, a full point below the Purple Mattress. Light stomach sleepers who already like the Purple Mattress have no reason to move up.
Scored 5.5. Hips begin to sink below the shoulders on the softer setting.
Scored 5.0, the lowest cell on the bed. A firmer surface with coil support suits heavier stomach sleepers better.
The Grid recovers in 0.3 s by NapLab’s measurement, so turning is easy at low weight.
Works when most of the night is on the side. Sleep Foundation’s 5.5 ease-of-movement score suggests more effort than the rebound figures imply.
Back and stomach cells both fall to 5.5 or lower in this band, which limits how freely you can switch.
Fit calls are qualitative editorial interpretations of published lab results. They are comfort and alignment judgements, not clinical recommendations.
Sleep Foundation’s 9.0 is its best score for the bed. NapLab’s sensor recorded 11.62 m/s² of acceleration, a third above its 8.79 m/s² average, with a secondary spike half a second after the drop. The Grid’s elastic columns may absorb a slow roll well and pass on a sharp impact; the two tests load the bed differently.
NapLab measured 11.28 in of total bounce and a 0.3 s full recovery, both livelier than average. Sleep Foundation scored ease of movement 5.5, a point under the Purple Mattress. Fast surface rebound and a body that settles into softer foam can both be true at once.
A one-point firmness split (5 against 6) and a cooling gap (NapLab 9.0 with a 91.2 °F peak; Sleep Foundation 7.5). Agreement is strongest on pressure relief (9.0 and 8.5) and on the edge, which both labs rate as the weak point.
Purple names the parts but not their thicknesses below the Grid. NapLab cut its unit open and measured 11 in of material in four layers and a 109 lb queen. Sleep Foundation groups the same stack as a 7-inch comfort section (2 in of Grid plus 5 in of polyfoam) over a 4-inch polyfoam core, which adds to the same total.
| Layer | Thickness (in) | Role |
|---|---|---|
| GelFlex Grid | 2.00 | Hyper-elastic polymer columns; Purple states the 2 in figure. |
| Polyfoam comfort layer | 2.00 | The added cradling layer. This is the upgrade. |
| Support foam | 3.00 | Transition into the base. |
| Higher-density support foam | 4.00 | Base layer. A 4 in wide, 2 in tall foam edge rings the comfort section. |
NapLab lists every density as not available, and Purple publishes none. That gap is why the durability section below stays qualitative. NapLab also recorded a strong initial smell that took 11 days to fade, against a 6-day average, so plan for a well-ventilated room in the first week or two.
The listing says the medium feel “helps reduce pressure buildup and pain” and that the bed pairs with an adjustable base to help with pain and snoring. Those are Purple’s marketing statements, and this review does not repeat them as findings. What the labs show is narrower: strong pressure-relief scores and weaker back-sleeper scores as weight rises (Sleep Foundation: 7.0, 6.0, 5.5). NIAMS notes that back pain has many causes. A comfortable mattress is worth buying; it is not a treatment.
This review is general product information, not medical advice. A mattress does not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. If you have persistent or severe pain, talk to a qualified healthcare professional.
The better buy for back, stomach, and heavier side sleepers, and $400 cheaper on the checked date. Its weak points are the same edge score and a low 9.25-inch profile. Our Purple Original living review covers it in full.
The same 2-inch Grid over 8-inch pocketed coils instead of foam, at 11.5 in. Coils are the usual fix for the edge and heavier-sleeper weaknesses this bed shows, though no lab has measured the current Medium Restore. Purple’s menu showed Restore queens from $2,299 on sale. See the Purple Hybrid (Restore) review.
A medium (5/10) memory-foam hybrid at a similar price: $1,549 for a queen at its October check. It sinks deeper (2.79 in against 2.03 in) and rebounds slowly, and its 365-night trial is far longer. Choose it over the PurplePlus if you want to sink in rather than float. See the Puffy Lux Hybrid mattress review.
The usable window is 79 nights, not 100: Purple requires 21 nights on the bed before a return or exchange, and the clock starts on delivery. A return is not free. Purple deducts any discount you received, accrued financing interest, and transportation, capped at its standard freight rate; NapLab puts the Essential-tier charge at $150. One exchange is allowed, which suits this decision well, because swapping down to The Purple Mattress is the most likely correction for a back or stomach sleeper.
The warranty’s 1.00-inch threshold is tighter than the 1.5 inches many foam-bed warranties use, which helps the owner. The limits sit elsewhere: coverage ends if the bed changes hands, the buyer pays transportation on any claim after 100 days, and an unsuitable box spring or slats more than 3.5 in apart void it. Use a solid platform or a Purple-approved base, and keep the receipt.
Assumptions: one or two adults under about 230 lb each, nightly use, a solid or closely slatted base, rotation every six months. Inputs are NapLab’s layer thicknesses and Sleep Foundation’s durability ratings (6.5 for the PurplePlus, 6.0 for The Purple Mattress). No foam density, ILD, or long-term compression test is published for this bed, so this is a qualitative scenario, not a service-life figure or a rating.
The 2-inch polyfoam layer directly under the Grid, beneath the hips. It is the softest load-bearing foam in the stack and the part this model adds, so it is the likeliest place for a shallow body impression to form. The expected sign is a slightly deeper hip zone felt before it can be measured.
The Grid is an elastic polymer rather than a foam, and the 4-inch base is the denser layer by NapLab’s description. Rotation spreads load between the head and foot ends. The 1.00-inch warranty threshold should catch a real impression earlier than most foam-bed warranties would.
Confidence is low on timing and moderate on direction. Sleep Foundation’s 6.5 is middling, and with no densities there is nothing firmer to model from. We will revise this section if Purple publishes densities, if a lab runs a long-term test, if the original model is replaced by the Renew, or if consistent owner reports describe the change above at a specific age.
One extra comfort-foam layer. Both use a 2-inch GelFlex Grid over polyfoam with no coils, but the PurplePlus adds a cradling layer that takes it from 9.25 in to 11 in and from medium-firm to medium. On 7 November 2026 it cost $400 more for a queen on sale ($1,699 against $1,299) and $500 more at list.
For light side sleepers, probably: Sleep Foundation scored side sleepers under 130 lb 9.0 on the PurplePlus and 8 on the Purple Mattress. For back and stomach sleepers, no. Across those six position-and-weight cells the PurplePlus scores the same or lower, so the extra money buys a softer feel rather than better support.
On the checked date the PurplePlus page offered two models: "PurplePlus — The original model" at $1,699 for a queen on sale, and "New PurplePlus" with a new cooling cover and enhanced comfort layers. Selecting the second opened the PurpleRenew page. Purple’s Renew FAQ says the only difference from the PurplePlus is a Costco-exclusive, two-tone cover, while the Renew comparison panel lists 11.5 in against 11 in. This review covers the original 11-inch PurplePlus bought from purple.com and uses no Renew test results.
Medium, by most accounts. Purple calls it a softer, body-cradling medium. Sleep Foundation rates it 5 of 10 and NapLab 6 of 10, a one-point split. NapLab measured 2.03 in of sinkage, slightly under its 2.15 in average, so the softness comes from the Grid giving way under pressure points rather than from deep sink.
The labs disagree. Sleep Foundation scored motion isolation 9.0. NapLab’s accelerometer recorded 11.62 m/s², above its 8.79 m/s² average, and scored 7.0. If a partner’s movement wakes you easily, treat motion isolation as unproven and use the 100-night trial to check.
Purple refunds the product price minus any discount, accrued interest, and transportation charges, capped at its standard freight rate. Its returns page gives no dollar figure; NapLab reports $150 for Essential-collection models. You must sleep on it at least 21 nights and start the return within 100 days of delivery.
Yes, once an impression is deeper than 1.00 inch after the mattress has recovered from load. The limited warranty runs 10 years from purchase or until ownership transfers. After the first 100 days the buyer pays transportation on any repair or replacement, and slats more than 3.5 in apart or an inappropriate box spring void the coverage.
Intro:For first-pass context, review Purple Original living review.
Methods:For methods and material assumptions, review best mattress for side sleepers.
Methods:For methods and material assumptions, review Purple Plus specs, sizes & pricing.
Risk:For risk thresholds and failure conditions, review Purple Renew Costco-twin mattress review.
Conclusion:For conclusion-level comparison, review Purple Hybrid mattress review (Restore Hybrid).
Conclusion:For conclusion-level comparison, review Puffy Lux Hybrid deeper-sink alternative.
Next Step:For your next decision step, review sleep trial and return-window guide.