Tempurpedic
Purple
| Factor | Tempurpedic | Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Purple |
| Performance – High | 8.03 | 8.99 |
| Performance – Low | 7.45 | 7.69 |
| Price – High | $4,599 | $3,299 |
| Price – Low | $1,399 | $999 |
| Firmness – Softest | Medium (5) | Medium (5) |
| Firmness – Firmest | Firm (8) | Medium-Firm (6) |
| Trial Period | 90 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Shipping | $0 | $0 |
| Returns | $175 | $0 |
| Trust | Poor | Good |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
| Mattress Types Available | Memory Foam | Specialty |
The Verdict
Looking at Tempurpedic and Purple, these are two very different brands. Tempurpedic is a line of luxury memory foam mattress, while Purple is a collection of foam or coil-based mattresses topped with Purple’s hyper-elastic grid, which gives the mattress a unique feel.
Tempurpedic has a firmness range of 5 – 8 (medium to firm) while the Purple range is narrower, 5 -6 (medium to medium-firm).
There is a huge price variance between these two brands. The average Tempurpedic (considering mattresses we’ve tested) price is $2,824, whereas the average Purple price is $1,984.
The most budget-friendly Tempurpedic is the Tempurpedic Supreme at $1,899 for a queen or up $9,998 for the TEMPUR-Active Breeze system. Purple’s most affordable option is the Purple Flex at $999 for a queen up to $7,495 for the Purple Rejuvenate Premier.
Despite the higher cost of Tempurpedic, Purple delivers the higher performance by a significant margin. The average Tempurpedic score is 7.71 and the average Purple overall score is 8.44. Considering that Purple also has a lower price tag, that makes it the better value over Tempurpedic.
If you’re exclusively looking for a traditional memory foam feel, Tempurpedic could be the better option, as Purple has more of more unique and specialized feel. But even then, there are many other alternative memory foam mattresses that come in at a lower price tag than Tempurpedic.
In This Comparison
Which Mattress Should You Buy? | Compare the Mattresses | Performance Tests
Which Mattress Should You Buy?
The mattresses earning the title for “best overall” from each brand have the highest overall performance. Overall performance is determined by scores from 8 different categories including cooling, motion transfer, response time, edge support, sex performance, pressure relief, off-gassing, and company.
Sinkage and bounce are also taken into consideration, but they are not direct scoring factors.
Between Tempurpedic and Purple, the two top recommendations are Tempurpedic Pro Adapt and Purple.
Best Tempurpedic
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Type: Memory Foam
Firmness: Medium (5), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7)
The Tempurpedic Pro Adapt is a 12″ memory foam mattress with two layers of comfort memory foam and two layers of support foams. It has a medium feel (5) with minimal sinkage and very low bounce. Although this is the best Tempurpedic mattress we’ve tested from the current collection, it is hardly the best mattress on the market. Especially for the price, the Tempurpedic doesn’t really offer the high value we like to see from brands. For performance, it scores in the bottom 12% of all mattresses and is over 200% more expensive than the average memory foam mattress. (Average price is $1,121.)
Best Purple
Purple
Type: Specialty
Firmness: Medium (5)
The Purple is a 9.5″ mattress, a much thinner profile than what we see with Tempurpedic. It has a medium feel with moderate sinkage and very high bounce. It has an overall performance that ranks it in the top 21% of all mattresses tested to date. It is 5% more expensive than the average mattress, but is considerably less expensive than Tempurpedic. That being said, it also has a dramatically different feel than Tempurpedic. Purple has more of a floating feel and doesn’t create the same type of dramatic hug that memory foam will create.
Between Tempurpedic and Purple, Tempurpedic has a more classic memory foam contour and feel, while Purple has more pushback and a bit of a “floating” feel. Purple is also considerably less expensive than Tempurpedic.
Comparing the top-performing Tempurpedic Pro Adapt and Purple side-by-side, opting for Purple will save sleepers $1,900 compared to buying the Tempurpedic. Or to think of it a different way, you could buy two Purple mattresses and still have over $400 left in your pocket.
Best Mattress by Category
Before we get into the gritty details, let’s honor some specific mattresses first. The mattresses featured below performed best well when considering each individual category listed.
| Best For | Tempurpedic | Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Purple |
| Side Sleepers | Tempurpedic Supreme | Purple |
| Stomach or Back Sleepers | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Purple Restore Plus |
| Heavy People | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Purple Restore Plus |
| Cooling | Tempurpedic Supreme | Purple |
| Affordable Mattress | Tempurpedic Supreme | Purple Flex |
| Back Pain | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Purple Restore Plus |
| Sex | Tempurpedic Supreme | Purple |
| Soft Mattress | N/A | N/A |
| Medium-Firm Mattress | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt (Medium Version) | Purple Plus |
| Firm Mattress | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt (Firm Version) | N/A |
For more information within each of these categories, please check out the options below:
For side sleepers, the Purple mattress is our top pick, with the Tempurpedic Supreme being the best option from Tempurpedic’s collection.
The Purple has a medium feel (5 out of 10 firmness), moderate sinkage, and very high bounce.
By comparison, the Tempurpedic Supreme has a slightly firmer feel, medium-firm (6 out of 10 firmness) and moderate sinkage, paired with very low bounce.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Supreme.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple.
Our top recommendations for stomach or back sleepers would be the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt or Purple Restore Plus. Compared to side sleepers, back or stomach sleepers benefit from a little more firmness.
The Purple has a medium feel (5 out of 10) and the Tempurpedic is available in Medium (5), Medium-Firm (6), or Slightly Firm (7). Both of these mattresses also have minimal sinkage to help with spinal alignment.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple Restore Plus.
Heavy sleepers benefit most from mattresses specifically designed for plus-sized bodies.
Neither Tempurpedic nor Purple has mattresses specifically designed as HD models, but the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt or Purple Restore Plus would be your best options for this.
These mattresses create more robust support among the available options from each brand.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple Restore Plus.
For cooling, I’d recommend the Tempurpedic Supreme or the Purple mattress, but Purple is clearly the better mattress. Purple earns a 10/10 for cooling while the Supreme only scores an 8/10. The Purple is also $400 less than the Tempurpedic Supreme.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Supreme.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple.
For sleepers on a tight budget, Purple is the better option. You can get the Purple Flex for only $1,099, but the overall performance is also lower than 50% of Tempurpedic mattresses we’ve tested.
For a small bump in price, I’d recommend the Purple Renew, which offers much better performance while still being less than all Tempurpedic mattresses we’ve tested.
If you definitely want a Tempurpedic mattress, I’d recommend the Tempurpedic Supreme, which is priced at $1,899, the lowest of all present-day Tempurpedic mattresses tested to date.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Supreme.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple Flex.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple Renew.
If you struggle with back pain, the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt or Purple Restore Plus are great options. Both of these mattresses are 13″ thick. Between the two, Tempurpedic has a firmer feel, but Purple has the higher performance.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple Restore Plus.
For a mattress with great sex, the winner is the Purple mattress, with a sex score of 8.8 and a very high bounce. The best Tempurpedic option is the Tempurpedic Supreme.
But with a sex score of 6.7, this memory foam is just the ultimate killer of bounce and, in turn, intimacy. When ii comes to sex, there are no great options from Tempurpedic.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Supreme.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple.
Purple does not offer any mattresses within the soft firmness range. Tempurpedic offers a soft mattress within their Adapt and Breeze collections. However, we haven’t tested these yet and cannot speak to their performance.
Check out our Best Soft Mattress, for a full list of other mattresses we recommend instead.
What’s the best medium-firm mattress? For the best medium-firm mattress, the wins go to the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt and the Purple Plus. Although these mattresses have the same firmness, the Purple Plus has a price tag that is less than half that of the Pro Adapt.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt.
- Click here to read our full review of the Purple Plus.
Purple does not offer any firmness firmer than a 6 out of 10 with a medium-firm feel. Tempurpedic has the Tempurpedic Supreme (firm version), but remember this mattress is $1,899 for a queen, 69% more than the average memory foam mattress.
Tempurpedic also offers firm versions in their Adapt and Breeze collections, but we have not yet tested these versions.
Check out our Best Firm Mattress guide for a full list of other mattresses we recommend instead.
- Click here to read our full review of the Tempurpedic Supreme.
Compare the Mattresses
The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 11 mattresses were tested for this comparison.
11
Mattresses Tested
In Comparison
43
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
6
In-Depth Mattress Analyses
After comparing 4 Tempurpedic mattresses, the brand average score is 7.71. After comparing 7 Purple mattresses, the brand average is 8.44.
Between the two, Purple has a higher performance, and Purple has a lower average price as well. The average price for a Tempurpedic mattress is $2,824 and the average price for a Purple mattress is $1,984 (for a queen).
Dollar for dollar, you’re getting a higher-performance mattress and saving a substantial amount of cash in the process.
All Tempurpedic Mattresses Tested
| Tempurpedic Mattresses | Score | Mattress Type | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 7.56 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Tempurpedic Cloud Breeze | 8.03 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 7.80 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 7.45 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
All Purple Mattresses Tested
| Purple Mattresses | Score | Mattress Type | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | 8.99 | Specialty | Read Review | Check Price |
| Purple Flex | 7.69 | Specialty | Read Review | Check Price |
| Purple Plus | 8.49 | Specialty | Read Review | Check Price |
| Purple Renew | 8.28 | Specialty | Read Review | Check Price |
| Purple Restore | 8.31 | Specialty | Read Review | Check Price |
| Purple Restore Plus | 8.88 | Specialty | Read Review | Check Price |
| Purple Restore Premier | 8.47 | Specialty | 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 | Purple | 8.99 |
| Best Cooling | Purple | 10 |
| Most Sinkage | Purple | 2.24″ |
| Least Sinkage | Tempurpedic Cloud Breeze | 1.46″ |
| Lowest Motion Transfer | Tempurpedic Supreme, Purple | 10 |
| Fastest Response Time | Purple, Purple Flex, Purple Plus, Purple Renew, Purple Restore, Purple Restore Plus, Purple Restore Premier | 10 |
| Most Bounce | Purple Restore | 14.42″ |
| Least Bounce | Tempurpedic Cloud | 4.47″ |
| Best Edge Support | Purple Restore Plus | 10 |
| Best for Sex | Purple Restore Plus | 9.9 |
| Best Pressure Relief | Tempurpedic Cloud Breeze, Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 10 |
| Least Off-Gassing | Tempurpedic Cloud Breeze | 9.2 |
| Best Company | Purple | 8.5 |
Firmness
Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Tempurpedic ranges in firmness from 5 to 8 out of 10 and Purple mattresses range from 5 to 6 out of 10. Tempurpedic definitely has the wider spread in terms of firmness.
Check the table below to see the details of each mattress.
| Firmness | Rating | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Tempurpedic Cloud Breeze | 5 | Medium |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 5, 6, 7 | Medium, Medium-Firm, Slightly Firm |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 6, 8 | Medium-Firm, Firm |
| Purple | 5 | Medium |
| Purple Flex | 6.5 | Medium-Firm |
| Purple Plus | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Purple Renew | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Purple Restore | 5 | Medium |
| Purple Restore Plus | 5 | Medium |
| Purple Restore Premier | 6 | Medium-Firm |
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.
Performance Tests
To date, we have tested 4 Tempurpedic mattresses and 7 Purple mattresses.
Below, we have a deep-dive comparison on 6 popular mattresses, 3 from Purple and 3 from Tempurpedic.
Tempurpedic Mattresses
- Tempurpedic Cloud
- Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
- Tempurpedic Supreme
Purple Mattresses
- Purple
- Purple Restore Plus
- Purple Restore Premier
The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.
| Factor | Tempurpedic Cloud | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Tempurpedic Supreme | Purple | Purple Restore Plus | Purple Restore Premier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 7.56 | 7.80 | 7.45 | 8.99 | 8.88 | 8.47 |
| Cooling | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Motion Transfer | 8.7 | 9.5 | 10 | 10 | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Response | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Edge Support | 7.4 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 10 | 9.9 |
| Sex | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 8.8 | 9.9 | 8.8 |
| Pressure Relief | 9.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Off-Gassing | 8.1 | 7.8 | 0 | 8.9 | 7.2 | 2.8 |
| Company | 5.7 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
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 320+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.
| Factor | Tempurpedic Cloud | Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Tempurpedic Supreme | Purple | Purple Restore Plus | Purple Restore Premier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Queen) | $1,399 | $3,399 | $1,899 | $1,499 | $2,699 | $3,299 |
| Cooling | Good | Fair | Good | Outstanding | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.11″ | 1.73″ | 2.00″ | 2.24″ | 1.99″ | 1.82″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Moderate | Minimal | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal | Minimal |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 7.88 m/s² | 6.13 m/s² | 4.46 m/s² | 2.23 m/s² | 11.27 m/s² | 12.36 m/s² |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 3.8 sec. | 2.5 sec. | 3.7 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 8.0 sec. | 5.5 sec. | 7.8 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 4.47″ | 4.56″ | 5.81″ | 12.79″ | 12.20″ | 9.46″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very Low | Very Low | Very Low | Very High | Very High | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.75″ | 3.25″ | 5.50″ | 7.75″ | 2.75″ | 3.25″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Fair | Fair | Mediocre | Mediocre | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.0″ | 3.5″ | 3.0″ | 5.5″ | 5.0″ | 3.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 10.0″ | 12.0″ | 11.3″ | 9.5″ | 13.0″ | 13.0″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 7 days | 8 days | 40 days | 4 days | 10 days | 26 days |
| Trial | 90 nights | 90 nights | 365 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
Cooling Test
Looking at Tempurpedic vs. Purple, Tempurpedic has a cooling average score of 7.6 and Purple earned an average cooling score of 9.3, making Purple the winner for cooling.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding cooling.
| Cooling Test | Score | Baseline | Max. Temp. | Ending Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 8.0 | 74.1° | 89.5° | 82.6° |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 7.0 | 78.6° | 91.5° | 84.3° |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 8.0 | 74.0° | 88.7° | 79.9° |
| Purple | 10 | 79.7° | 89.2° | 84.0° |
| Purple Restore Plus | 9.0 | 81.7° | 91.7° | 84.7° |
| Purple Restore Premier | 9.0 | 83.0° | 91.3° | 86.2° |
- 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.
Tempurpedic Cloud
Purple
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Purple Restore Plus
Tempurpedic Supreme
Purple Restore Premier
The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.
From this data, we can see that all Tempurpedic mattresses have worse cooling than average and all Purple mattresses have better cooling than average. And when we look inside each mattress, it should be no surprise as to why these mattresses perform in this way.
Tempurpedic uses a traditional memory foam that is designed for deeper hug, more dramatic contour, and slower material response. The result can be worse cooling, delayed breathability, and higher levels of heat retention.
By comparison, Purple uses its patented Purple grid, which is a hyper-elastic polymer designed for maximum breathability and airflow. Purple mattresses also have less sinkage, which keeps sleepers more on the surface of the mattress instead of engaging deeply with conforming layers.
Sinkage Test
When comparing these two brands, both have mattresses with a sinkage level that is either minimal or moderate. Tempurpedic has a sinkage range of 0.38″ with an average level of 1.94″. Purple has a sinkage range of 0.42″ with an average level of 2.01″.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sinkage.
| Sinkage Test | Sinkage Feel | Sinkage Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | Moderate | 2.11″ |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Minimal | 1.73″ |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | Moderate | 2.00″ |
| Purple | Moderate | 2.24″ |
| Purple Restore Plus | Minimal | 1.99″ |
| Purple Restore Premier | Minimal | 1.82″ |
The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images below.
Tempurpedic Cloud
Purple
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Purple Restore Plus
Tempurpedic Supreme
Purple Restore Premier
For reference, the average sinkage across all mattresses tested to date is 2.17″.
By these metrics, technically, Purple has deeper sinkage than Tempurpedic, but both brands have less sinkage than average (excluding the Purple mattress). Also remember, the sinkage level isn’t the only important factor worth considering when thinking about the feel of a mattress.
Generally, lying on a Tempurpedic mattress is going to result in more contour and deeper hug, even if the overall sinkage is not as dramatic. Purple has a dramatically different feel. Purple mattresses have more of a floating feel or feeling of being “on” the mattress instead of “in” it.
Are you over 300 lbs.? Heavier sleepers generally need a mattress with a firmer feel to maintain optimal support. The Tempurpedic Pro Adapt is the only mattress in this comparison with a firmness greater than 6 out of 10 (medium-firm feel) and also minimal sinkage. For other options for heavier people, be sure to check out our page for Best Mattress For Heavy People.
Motion Transfer Test
Both brands have mattresses that impress in this category and mattresses that fall short.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding motion transfer.
| Motion Transfer Test | Score | Acc. Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 8.7 | 7.88 m/s² |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 9.5 | 6.13 m/s² |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 10 | 4.46 m/s² |
| Purple | 10 | 2.23 m/s² |
| Purple Restore Plus | 7.2 | 11.27 m/s² |
| Purple Restore Premier | 6.7 | 12.36 m/s² |
The level of motion transfer on each mattress is also documented in the videos below.
Tempurpedic Cloud
Purple
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Purple Restore Plus
Tempurpedic Supreme
Purple Restore Premier
The average level of motion transfer across all mattresses tested to date is 8.73 m/s².
Based on our data, the Tempurpedic Cloud, Tempurpedic Pro Adapt, Tempurpedic Supreme, and Purple mattresses all have less motion transfer than average. The mattress with the least amount of motion transfer is the Purple mattress.
The Purple Restore Plus and Purple Restore Premier both have higher levels of motion transfer than average.
The Tempurpedic models do the best in this category because of memory foam’s natural ability to deaden motion and limit bounce. The Purple hybrids have a coil base, and when combined with Purple’s grid, the result is higher levels of motion transfer.
Response Test
When thinking about material response time, Purple is the clear winner. The average response score from Tempurpedic is 5/10, whereas the average response time for Purple is 10/10.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding responsiveness.
| Response Test | Score | Mostly Recovered | Completely Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 5.0 | 3.8 seconds | 8.0 seconds |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 5.0 | 2.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 5.0 | 3.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Purple | 10 | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Purple Restore Plus | 10 | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Purple Restore Premier | 10 | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
The level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.
Tempurpedic Cloud
Purple
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Purple Restore Plus
Tempurpedic Supreme
Purple Restore Premier
The average response time across all mattresses tested to date is 0.4 seconds to be “mostly recovered” and 1.0 seconds for full recovery. These measurements equal an average response score of 8.8 out of 10.
All Tempurpedic mattresses have a response time that is significantly slower than average and all Purple mattresses have a response time that is significantly faster than average.
Again, like motion transfer, the natural properties of these materials is really playing a big role here. Tempurpedic mattresses, with more traditional memory foams have that classic viscoelasticity, creating more contour and slower response times.
On the contrary, Purple mattresses are made of the Purple grid, poly foam, and (on the hybrid models) a pocketed coil base. Each of these materials contributes to the faster material response time and the ability to return to its natural shape faster than Tempurpedic mattresses.
Bounce Test
All Tempurpedic mattresses have very low levels of bounce and Purple mattresses have a range of Moderate to Very High bounce.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding bounce.
| Bounce Test | Bounce Feel | Bounce Height |
|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | Very Low | 4.47″ |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | Very Low | 4.56″ |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | Very Low | 5.81″ |
| Purple | Very High | 12.79″ |
| Purple Restore Plus | Very High | 12.20″ |
| Purple Restore Premier | Moderate | 9.46″ |
The level of bounce for each mattress is documented in the videos below.
Tempurpedic Cloud
Purple
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Purple Restore Plus
Tempurpedic Supreme
Purple Restore Premier
The average bounce level of Tempurpedic mattresses is 5.08″ and the average of Purple mattresses is 11.48″. Bounce is not a good vs. bad issue, but these mattresses are going to deliver significantly different experiences.
Mattresses with more bounce (like the Purple) are generally better for ease of movement and increase sex performance. However, a higher bounce can create a higher level of motion transfer.
Tempurpedic Cloud
Purple
Mattresses with less bounce (like the Tempurpedic) can benefit from lower motion transfer and the feeling of hug or deeper contour.
So there are pros and cons. Depending on what you’re looking for, you will likely love the bounce level of one and despise the extreme contrast from the other brand.
Edge Support Test
Comparing Tempurpedic vs. Purple, there is a pretty wide range of mattress performance levels. But across the board, the only mattresses that are excellent are the Purple hybrids—Purple Restore Plus and Purple Restore Premier.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding edge support.
| Edge Support Test | Score | Sitting Sinkage | Lying Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 7.4 | 4.75″ | Fair |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 8.4 | 3.25″ | Fair |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 6.5 | 5.50″ | Mediocre |
| Purple | 5.1 | 7.75″ | Mediocre |
| Purple Restore Plus | 10 | 2.75″ | Outstanding |
| Purple Restore Premier | 9.9 | 3.25″ | Outstanding |
The level of edge support is documented in the images below.
Tempurpedic Cloud
Purple
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Purple Restore Plus
Tempurpedic Supreme
Purple Restore Premier
The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6 out of 10, with 4.02″ sitting sinkage and good edge support while lying.
Compared to the average level, all mattresses in this comparison performed worse than average, except for the Purple hybrid mattresses mentioned above.
Both Tempurpedic and Purple really struggle in this category when considering their all-foam mattresses. Foam mattresses tend to have worse edge support compared to hybrids, but we have also tested some foam mattresses that are surprisingly good (ie: Vaya, Nolah Signature All Foam Hybrid, or Zoma Start).
Sex Test
Purple scores significantly better for sex performance than Tempurpedic.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sex performance.
| Sex Test | Sex Score | Bounce | Edge Support | Noise | Pressure Relief | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 6.4 | 5.3 | 7.8 | 10 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 6.7 | 5.3 | 9.7 | 10 | 10 | 7.0 |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 6.7 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 10 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Purple | 8.8 | 10 | 4.1 | 10 | 9.0 | 10 |
| Purple Restore Plus | 9.9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Purple Restore Premier | 8.8 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.3 out of 10.
As you can see from the data above, all Tempurpedic mattresses have lower-than-average sex scores and all Purple mattresses have higher-than-average sex scores.
A huge portion of the sex score is bounce level and Purple dominates Tempurpedic when looking for high bounce levels. High bounce partnered with good edge support is a winning combination for a mattress built for intimacy.
The Purple Restore Plus scored a 10/10 for both high bounce and excellent edge support. The result is an extraordinary sex score of 9.9 out of 10. For the absolute best performance among these two brands, the Purple Restore Plus is the mattress to beat.
Pressure Relief Test
Between Tempurpedic and Purple, Tempurpedic technically has the better pressure relief, with a brand score of 9.3 out of 10. For comparison, Purple’s brand score of 9.0 is just slightly lower, but still above average.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding pressure relief.
| Pressure Relief Test | Score | Comfort Layer | Support Layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 9.0 | 3.0″ | 7.0″ |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 10 | 3.5″ | 8.5″ |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 9.0 | 3.0″ | 8.3″ |
| Purple | 9.0 | 5.5″ | 4.0″ |
| Purple Restore Plus | 9.0 | 5.0″ | 8.0″ |
| Purple Restore Premier | 9.0 | 3.0″ | 10.0″ |
The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6 out of 10. For additional reference, the average comfort layer thickness is 4.2″ thick.
All mattresses featured in this comparison have better pressure relief than average, with the Tempurpedic Pro Adapt being the only mattress to score a 10/10.
The Purple and Purple Restore Plus also have a thicker comfort layer than average, which helps contribute to better pressure relief levels.
Good pressure relief is critical for side sleepers who can feel painful pressure points from a mattress that lacks adequate support.
Off-Gassing Test
Comparing Tempurpedic and Purple, both brands have mattresses with decent off-gassing and mattresses with horrendous off-gassing. There is a very wide range among both companies.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding off-gassing.
| Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Smell Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 8.1 | Strong | 7 days |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 7.8 | Strong | 8 days |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 0 | Strong | 40 days |
| Purple | 8.9 | Strong | 4 days |
| Purple Restore Plus | 7.2 | Strong | 10 days |
| Purple Restore Premier | 2.8 | Strong | 26 days |
The average off-gassing score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2 out of 10, with an average off-gassing duration of 7 days.
The mattress with the fastest off-gassing is the Purple, which had a strong odor out of the box, but off-gassed within 4 days.
The mattress with the slowest off-gassing is the Tempurpedic Supreme, which had a strong odor upon initial unboxing that didn’t subside until 40 days post-unboxing.
The Tempurpedic Cloud, Tempurpedic Pro Adapt, and Purple Restore Plus all have off-gassing scores that are just slightly worse than average, but nothing too extreme.
Company
Purple is the clear winner for better company terms. A mattress trial period and warranty and arguably the two most important factors to consider when thinking about a mattress company’s policies.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding company policies.
| Company | Tempurpedic | Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.1 | 8.5 |
| Trial Period | 90 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Shipping | $0 | $0 |
| Returns | $175 | $0 |
| Trust | Poor | Good |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
Among all mattresses tested, the average trial length is 175 nights, and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 39% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.
While both Tempurpedic and Purple have similar trial period lengths (90-100 days), and a matching 10-year mattress warranty, there is one glaring difference.
Purple offers free returns if the mattress ends up not working out, whereas Tempurpedic charges a $175 return fee.
At $175, this is the highest return fee we’ve seen (tied with Stearns and Foster mattresses.)
Comparing 311 mattresses tested to date, 82.6% of those mattresses offer free returns. Of the 54 cited mattresses that charge for returns, 46 mattresses had return fees of under $100.
Tempurpedic vs. Purple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | 8.99 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5.1 | 8.8 | 9 | 8.9 | 8.5 | Specialty | 9.5" | Medium | 2.24" | 12.79" | 100 nights | USA, Canada | $1,499.00 | Review |
| Purple Restore Plus | 8.88 | 9 | 7.2 | 10 | 10 | 9.9 | 9 | 7.2 | 8.5 | Specialty | 13" | Medium Slightly Firm | 1.99" | 12.2" | 100 nights | USA, Canada | $2,699.00 | Review |
| Purple Plus | 8.49 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 7.3 | 9.1 | 9 | 6.9 | 8.5 | Specialty | 11" | Medium-Firm | 2.03" | 11.28" | 100 nights | USA, Canada | $1,899.00 | Review |
| Purple Restore Premier | 8.47 | 9 | 6.7 | 10 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 9 | 2.8 | 8.5 | Specialty | 13" | Soft Medium-Firm | 1.82" | 9.46" | 100 nights | USA, Canada | $3,299.00 | Review |
| Purple Restore | 8.31 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 8 | 6.1 | 8.5 | Specialty | 11" | Medium Slightly Firm | 1.9" | 14.42" | 100 nights | USA, Canada | $2,099.00 | Review |
| Purple Renew | 8.28 | 9 | 8.5 | 10 | 7 | 7.9 | 7 | 8.6 | 8.8 | Specialty | 11" | Medium-Firm | 1.98" | 8.87" | 365 nights | USA | $1,399.99 | Review |
| Tempurpedic Cloud Breeze | 8.03 | 8 | 9.9 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 10 | 9.2 | 5.7 | Memory Foam | 11.5" | Medium | 1.46" | 5.06" | 90 nights | USA | $4,599.00 | Review |
| Tempurpedic Pro Adapt | 7.8 | 7 | 9.5 | 5 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 10 | 7.8 | 5.7 | Memory Foam | 12" | Medium Medium-Firm Slightly Firm | 1.73" | 4.56" | 90 nights | USA | $3,399.00 | Review |
| Purple Flex | 7.69 | 8 | 6.5 | 10 | 7.1 | 9.1 | 6 | 8.9 | 8.5 | Specialty | 8" | Medium-Firm | 1.66" | 11.29" | 100 nights | USA, Canada | $999.00 | Review |
| Tempurpedic Cloud | 7.56 | 8 | 8.7 | 5 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 9 | 8.1 | 5.7 | Memory Foam | 10" | Medium-Firm | 2.11" | 4.47" | 90 nights | USA | $1,399.30 | Review |
| Tempurpedic Supreme | 7.45 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 9 | 0 | 7.3 | Memory Foam | 11.25" | Medium-Firm Firm | 2" | 5.81" | 365 nights | USA | $1,899.99 | Review |
