Casper Mattress Comparison

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Which Mattress Should You Buy? | Compare the Mattresses | Performance Tests

Which Mattress Should You Buy?

Best Mattress by Category

Before we get into the gritty details, let’s honor some specific mattresses first. The mattresses featured below performed exceptionally well when considering each individual category listed.

Best For	Casper
Overall	Casper Dream Max
Side Sleepers	Casper Dream Max
Stomach or Back Sleepers	Casper Dream
Heavy People	Casper Dream
Cooling	Casper Snow
Affordable	Casper One
Back Pain	Casper Dream
Sex	Casper Dream Max
Soft Mattress	Casper Dream Max
Medium-Firm Mattress	Casper Dream
Firm Mattress	N/A

The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 6 mattresses were tested for this comparison.

All Casper Mattresses Tested

Casper Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Casper Cloud One	8.70	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Casper Dream	8.68	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Casper Dream Max	8.73	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Casper One	7.88	Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Casper Snow	8.56	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Casper Snow Max	8.38	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price

Moving on, let’s talk about specific performance categories. Depending on what factors are most important to you, individual mattresses may rise above others. The table below looks at 10 testing categories and highlights the top-performing mattresses in those particular tests.

Factor	Winner	Score
Best Overall	Casper Dream Max	8.73
Best Cooling	Casper Snow, Casper Snow Max	10
Most Sinkage	Casper Snow Max	3.05″
Least Sinkage	Casper One	1.77″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Casper Cloud One	9.0
Fastest Response Time	Casper Dream, Casper One	9.9
Most Bounce	Casper Dream Max	12.73″
Least Bounce	Casper Snow Max	6.13″
Best Edge Support	Casper Snow	9.4
Best for Sex	Casper Dream Max	9.7
Best Pressure Relief	Casper Snow Max	10
Least Off-Gassing	Casper Dream	7.8
Best Company	Casper	9

Firmness	Rating	Feel
Casper Cloud One	6	Medium-Firm
Casper Dream	6	Medium-Firm
Casper Dream Max	4.5	Soft
Casper One	6	Medium-Firm
Casper Snow	5	Medium
Casper Snow Max	5	Medium

Not sure which firmness you need? Your ideal mattress firmness depends on two major factors—sleeping position and body weight. With the right firmness, your body and spine will maintain proper alignment when sleeping.

Lightweight sleepers or those who sleep on their side tend to need a softer mattress. By comparison, heavier sleepers or those who sleep on their back or stomach tend to need more support and a firmer feel.

Now let’s dive into a detailed comparison of each Casper model across our 10 performance categories.

The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.

Factor	Casper Cloud One	Casper One	Casper Dream	Casper Dream Max	Casper Snow	Casper Snow Max
Overall Score	8.70	7.88	8.68	8.73	8.56	8.38
Cooling	9.0	8.0	9.0	9.0	10	10
Motion Transfer	9.0	8.0	8.0	8.1	8.7	7.4
Response	9.6	9.9	9.9	9.7	5.0	5.5
Edge Support	8.2	8.2	8.9	8.4	9.4	8.6
Sex	7.8	8.3	9.1	9.7	8.9	7.4
Pressure Relief	9.0	6.0	8.0	9.0	9.0	10
Off-Gassing	5.8	6.7	7.8	4.7	4.4	4.4
Company	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0

This second table shows the data from each test we analyze. We use this data to compare each mattress to others within the brand as well as to compare with over 390+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Factor	Casper Cloud One	Casper One	Casper Dream	Casper Dream Max	Casper Snow	Casper Snow Max
Price (Queen)	$999	$799	$1,420	$2,470	$1,945	$2,995
Cooling	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Outstanding	Outstanding
Sinkage – Depth	2.46″	1.77″	1.89″	2.41″	2.36″	3.05″
Sinkage – Feel	Deep	Minimal	Minimal	Deep	Deep	Extremely Deep
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	7.19 m/s²	9.42 m/s²	9.48 m/s²	9.26 m/s²	7.95 m/s²	10.76 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.2 sec.	0.2 sec.	0.2 sec.	2.8 sec.	0.9 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.8 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.6 sec.	5.1 sec.	1.9 sec.
Bounce – Height	7.62″	8.77″	10.73″	12.73″	9.54″	6.13″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Moderate	High	Very High	Moderate	Low
Edge Support – Sitting	4.25″	3.50″	4.00″	4.00″	3.25″	3.75″
Edge Support – Lying	Good	Fair	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Good
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.50″	3.00″	3.00″	4.50″	3.00″	4.50″
Mattress Thickness	10.50″	10.00″	11.50″	13.50″	11.50″	13.50″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	15 days	12 days	8 days	19 days	20 days	20 days
Trial	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years

When it comes to cooling, Casper knows how to make a breathable mattress that will keep you from overheating.

Across the six Casper mattresses, they earned an average cooling performance score of 9.17, with scores ranging from 8.0 to 10.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding cooling.

Cooling Test	Score	Baseline	Max. Temp.	Ending Temp.
Casper Cloud One	9.0	74.6°	89.1°	81.7°
Casper One	8.0	73.1°	89.6°	79.7°
Casper Dream	9.0	75.0°	90.0°	79.7°
Casper Dream Max	9.0	69.6°	85.6°	79.1°
Casper Snow	10	73.8°	88.1°	78.2°
Casper Snow Max	10	78.7°	89.6°	81.4°

• Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
• Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
• Ending Temperature (after 5 minutes) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

Below, you can watch a video of how the heat dissipates on each mattress during our cooling test. For this test, we lie on the mattress for 15 minutes, get off the mattress, and then take periodic surface-level temperature measurements.

The average cooling performance score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.

The Casper mattresses nearly all perform above this level. The one exception is the Casper One. This is an all-foam model without the benefit of pocketed coils or other cooling features seen in the other mattresses.

The Dream and Dream Max are both hybrids that include many of the extra design features that improve breathability.

However, the two Snow models (Casper Snow Hybrid and Snow Max) pull out all the stops to achieve top-tier cooling performance – copper ribbons that pull heat away from the top layers, cooling fibers in the cover that resist heat build-up, and phase change spray in the top foam layer.

The Casper Cloud One is a standout performer for its value. At $1,000, it performs better than the majority of mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Sinkage is a preferential factor, with some sleepers preferring more and others less. While we can’t compare scores, we can use these measurements to inform the type of feel each mattress offers.

Casper mattresses have an average sinkage depth of 2.32″, with models as minimal as 1.77″ and others as deep as 3.05″.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sinkage.

Sinkage Test	Sinkage Feel	Sinkage Depth
Casper Cloud One	Deep	2.46″
Casper One	Minimal	1.77″
Casper Dream	Minimal	1.89″
Casper Dream Max	Deep	2.41″
Casper Snow	Deep	2.36″
Casper Snow Max	Extremely Deep	3.05″

The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images below.

The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.23″.

Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Casper One (1.77″) and Casper Dream (1.89″) both have less sinkage than average.

Generally, side sleepers enjoy a deeper level of sinkage, as that typically translates to better pressure relief and contour. For deeper sinkage, opt for the Casper Cloud One (2.46″), Casper Dream Max (2.41″), Casper Snow (2.36″), or Casper Snow Max (3.05″).

For our motion transfer tests, we drop a weighted ball on one side of the mattress and measure the amount of energy that reaches the other side. Based on our results, Casper mattresses are not particularly good when it comes to motion transfer, but they’re not bad either.

In our tests, the six Casper models earned an average motion transfer score of 8.2, with scores ranging from 7.4 to 9.0.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding motion transfer.

Motion Transfer Test	Score	Acc. Range
Casper Cloud One	9.0	7.19 m/s²
Casper One	8.0	9.42 m/s²
Casper Dream	8.0	9.48 m/s²
Casper Dream Max	8.1	9.26 m/s²
Casper Snow	8.7	7.95 m/s²
Casper Snow Max	7.4	10.76 m/s²

The level of motion transfer on each mattress is also documented in the videos below.

The average motion transfer score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.

The Casper Cloud One is the best Casper mattress when it comes to low motion transfer. However, the Casper Snow also earned an above-average score.

On paper, the Casper Dream Max and Casper Snow Max could have been fantastic, but that’s not what we measured in our tests. Softer mattresses can allow for greater sinkage, which also increases the pull towards the sinking object.

All in all, motion transfer is not one of Casper’s strongest performance categories, but they should be no worse than the average mattress either.

For a response time, we measure the speed at which materials reform back to shape after removing a weighted ball. Faster responding materials aid in ease of movement and avoid that stuck feeling, most exemplified in memory foam.

Casper mattresses are exceptionally responsive, with two exceptions. These outliers bring the average response time score for Casper down to 8.3.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding response.

Response Test	Score	Mostly Recovered	Completely Recovered
Casper Cloud One	9.6	0.2 seconds	0.8 seconds
Casper One	9.9	0.2 seconds	0.4 seconds
Casper Dream	9.9	0.2 seconds	0.4 seconds
Casper Dream Max	9.7	0.2 seconds	0.6 seconds
Casper Snow	5.0	2.8 seconds	5.1 seconds
Casper Snow Max	5.5	0.9 seconds	1.9 seconds

The level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8.

Four of the Casper models are well-above this score, and two are well-below it. The Casper One, Casper Cloud One, Casper Dream, and Casper Dream Max are all lightning quick and will never make you feel stuck when lying on them.

On the other hand, the Casper Snow and Casper Snow Max both scored horrendously slow in our tests. It’s clear that the memory foam used in their top layers is the culprit for poor response time performance.

In the end, it’s fair to say that Casper mattresses are extremely responsive and easy to move around on. That is, except the Snow models.

Bounce is another preferential factor, and we measure it by combining the depth a weighted ball sinks down after being dropped onto the mattress with the rebound it has coming up.

Casper mattresses vary wildly in terms of bounce. On average, we measured 9.25″ of bounce across the six Casper models, with measurements as low as 6.13″ and as high as 12.73″.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding bounce.

Bounce Test	Bounce Feel	Bounce Height
Casper Cloud One	Low	7.62″
Casper One	Moderate	8.77″
Casper Dream	High	10.73″
Casper Dream Max	Very High	12.73″
Casper Snow	Moderate	9.54″
Casper Snow Max	Low	6.13″

The level of bounce for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 8.77″. My ideal range for general ease of movement is a bounce height somewhere between 8.00 – 12.00″. For amorous activities, my ideal range increases to 10.00 – 12.00″.

If a springy, lively surface is a priority to you, go for the Casper Dream or the Casper Dream Max. If you prefer that cozy, settled feeling from your mattress, go with the Casper Cloud One or Casper Snow Max.

Mattresses with more bounce are better for ease of movement and increase sex performance. However, higher bounce also typically results in greater motion transfer. So there are pros and cons when it comes to bounce.

For edge support, we measure the amount of edge compression while sitting at the edge as well as the support while lying at the edge.

This is another category where Casper doesn’t quite excel, nor does it underperform. On average, the Casper models earned an edge support score of 8.6, with scores ranging from 8.2 to 9.4.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding edge support.

Edge Support Test	Score	Sitting Sinkage	Lying Support
Casper Cloud One	8.2	4.25″	Good
Casper One	8.2	3.50″	Fair
Casper Dream	8.9	4.00″	Excellent
Casper Dream Max	8.4	4.00″	Good
Casper Snow	9.4	3.25″	Excellent
Casper Snow Max	8.6	3.75″	Good

The level of edge support is documented in the images below.

The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.

The Casper Snow has the best edge support, with a sitting compression of 3.25″ and excellent lying support. The Casper Dream, Casper Dream Max, and Casper Snow Max all include perimeter reinforced foam to strengthen support 4″ deep around the mattress.

The two Max models both have more foam and a softer feel, which explains their slightly below-average performance. Meanwhile, the two foam models (Casper One and Cloud One) don’t have any of the special reinforcement features.

When it comes to calculating sex performance, we use a weighted formula that factors bounce, edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling.

For sex, Casper mattresses include some models that are not so great, some that are average, and some that are excellent. On average, Casper has a sex score of 8.5, with a range of scores from 7.4 to 9.7.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sex.

Sex Test	Sex Score	Bounce	Edge Support	Noise	Pressure Relief	Cooling
Casper Cloud One	7.8	7.2	8.4	10	9.0	9.0
Casper One	8.3	8.0	9.4	10	6.0	8.0
Casper Dream	9.1	9.2	8.8	10	8.0	9.0
Casper Dream Max	9.7	10	8.8	10	9.0	9.0
Casper Snow	8.9	8.5	9.7	10	9.0	10
Casper Snow Max	7.4	6.3	9.1	10	10	10

The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2. By this measure, Casper mattresses are mostly better than average. Despite heavy use of foam, models like the Casper Dream Max have a lot of bounce, good edge support, extremely low noise, and excellent pressure relief and cooling.

However, the mattresses we identified earlier with low bounce are a massive disadvantage when it comes to sex. The Casper Snow Max, while the most expensive model, has the lowest sex score. This is a trade-off for the softer, thicker feel they provide for increased comfort.

The Casper Cloud One is another model that sleepers may notice the lack of bounce negatively impacting sex performance.

In the end, most Casper models won’t be a major hindrance to your love life, but they also won’t make things noticeably better either.

Now let’s talk about pressure relief, arguably the most important performance factor. Casper mattresses have a wide range of performance when it comes to pressure relief – some are exceptional, while others are problematic.

Casper mattresses earned an average pressure relief score of 8.5, with scores as low as 6.0 and as high as 10.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding pressure relief.

Pressure Relief Test	Score	Comfort Layer	Support Layer
Casper Cloud One	9.0	4.50″	6.00″
Casper One	6.0	3.00″	7.00″
Casper Dream	8.0	3.00″	8.50″
Casper Dream Max	9.0	4.50″	9.00″
Casper Snow	9.0	3.00″	8.50″
Casper Snow Max	10	4.50″	9.00″

The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6. Once again, Casper, as a brand, manages to score right around average. In this case, slightly under.

Their average score is strongly impacted by their cheapest mattress, the Casper One, which has a mediocre 6.0/10. This is another reason for those looking for affordable models to choose the Cloud One over the Casper One. At only $200 more, it’s definitely worth it, if only for its pressure relief performance.

The best pressure relief score we see from Casper is from their Snow Max. The quantity and quality of the foam are the best we see from the brand.

A feature of all Casper mattresses is their thin, knit covers that allow for more significant engagement with the foam layers, as opposed to mattresses with a patterned, quilted cover.

The materials included in each mattress are documented in the images below.

While bigger doesn’t always mean better, it certainly tracks with the top performers from Casper, with the exception of the Casper Snow. The Snow includes high-quality memory foams that can make up for a thinner comfort layer.

In the end, the Casper lineup includes excellent pressure relief performance at nearly all levels. Their cheapest model, the Cloud One, is one you can skip if pressure relief is a priority to you. All others should be suitable, especially if you splurge for their more expensive options.

For off-gassing, we assess the smell once we open the box/packaging and measure how many days it takes for a mattress to rid itself of any noticeable odors.

This is Casper’s worst performance category. Fortunately, it’s the lowest weighted one on our scorecard. Casper mattresses have an average off-gassing score of 5.6, with scores ranging from 4.4 to 7.8.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding off-gassing.

Off-Gassing Test	Score	Initial Smell	Smell Duration
Casper Cloud One	5.8	Strong	15 days
Casper One	6.7	Strong	12 days
Casper Dream	7.8	Strong	8 days
Casper Dream Max	4.7	Strong	19 days
Casper Snow	4.4	Strong	20 days
Casper Snow Max	4.4	Strong	20 days

The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 7.13 days.

Based on this average, no Casper mattresses are better than the average mattress we test. Something about their foam materials or manufacturing process is undoubtedly creating long-lasting smells.

The Casper Snow and Casper Snow Max models took the longest to complete off-gassing. While all of their mattresses had a strong smell as they initially were unboxed, these two were particularly pungent. This was largely due to the phase change spray material in the top foam layers.

If you’re sensitive to synthetic odors, Casper might not be the brand for you. At the very least, the Casper Dream had the shortest smell duration at 8 days, or you could place it in another room of your home to off-gas before sleeping on it.

Finally, let’s discuss the brand at a high level, as it pertains to policies that affect the consumer.

Casper offers sleepers a 100-night trial period, a 10-year warranty period, free shipping, and free returns.

They also make their mattresses in the USA, if that’s an important factor for you.

Check out the table below to see the details of Casper’s company policies.

Company	Casper
Score	9.0
Trial Period	100 nights
Warranty	10 years
Shipping	$0
Returns	$0
Country of Origin	USA

These are excellent policies, especially the free shipping and free returns. These trial and warranty periods are a little on the short side, relative to other companies. But ultimately, Casper is a good example of a modern direct-to-consumer brand, with regard to their consumer-friendly policies.

To date, we have tested 395+ mattresses from 105 different brands. The average trial length is 175 nights and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 42% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

Casper Testing Data

Mattress Name	Overall Score	Cooling Score	Motion Transfer Score	Response Time Score	Edge Support Score	Sex Score	Pressure Relief Score	Off-Gassing Score	Company Score	Type	Thickness	Firmness	Sinkage	Bounce	Trial (days)	Ships To	Price (Queen)	Read Review
Casper Dream Max	8.73	9.0	8.1	9.7	8.4	9.7	9.0	4.7	9.0	Hybrid	13.50"	Soft	2.41"	12.73"	100 nights	USA	$2,470	Review
Casper Cloud One	8.70	9.0	9.0	9.6	8.2	7.8	9.0	5.8	9.0	Memory Foam	10.50"	Medium-Firm	2.46"	7.62"	100 nights	USA	$999	Review
Casper Dream	8.68	9.0	8.0	9.9	8.9	9.1	8.0	7.8	9.0	Hybrid	11.50"	Medium-Firm	1.89"	10.73"	100 nights	USA	$1,420	Review
Casper Snow	8.56	10	8.7	5.0	9.4	8.9	9.0	4.4	9.0	Memory Foam Hybrid	11.50"	Medium	2.36"	9.54"	100 nights	USA	$1,945	Review
Casper Snow Max	8.38	10	7.4	5.5	8.6	7.4	10	4.4	9.0	Memory Foam Hybrid	13.50"	Medium	3.05"	6.13"	100 nights	USA	$2,995	Review
Casper One	7.88	8.0	8.0	9.9	8.2	8.3	6.0	6.7	9.0	Foam	10.00"	Medium-Firm	1.77"	8.77"	100 nights	USA	$799	Review