Casper Dream Mattress Review

In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and value of the mattress. We then take the results of that test and compare to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	Casper Dream	Average
Overall Score	8.63	8.63
Price (Queen)	$1,495	$1,364 (Hybrid only)
Cooling – Score	9.0	8.7
Sinkage – Depth	1.89″	2.15″
Sinkage – Feel	Minimal	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	8.0	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	9.48 m/s²	8.66 m/s²
Response Time – Score	9.9	8.9
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.4 sec.	0.9 sec.
Bounce – Height	10.73″	9.70″
Bounce – Feel	High	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	8.9	8.6
Edge Support – Sitting	4.00″	4.06″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Sex – Score	9.1	8.5
Pressure Relief – Score	8.0	8.8
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	4.1″
Mattress Thickness	11.5″	12.0″
Off-Gassing – Score	7.8	8.4
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	8 days	6 days
Company – Score	8.5	8.7
Trial	100 nights	168 nights
Warranty	10 years	25% have lifetime warranties, average of other 75% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Casper Dream Different?

The Casper Dream Hybrid has an overall performance level that is slightly lower than the average performance level, as well as a price that is slightly above average—8% higher than the average hybrid ($115 more for a queen mattress).

Advantages

Advantages of the Casper Dream include slightly better cooling performance, faster material response time and better sex performance, thanks largely to the higher level of bounce.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has less sinkage than average and also more bounce than average. Both of these factors are considered neutral factors and the ideal range may change based on personal preference.

Edge support was also basically at the average level, making it a bit of a neutral factor.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages of the Casper Dream Hybrid include higher levels of motion transfer, slower off-gassing, and less comfort material than average (3.0″ on Casper Dream compared to 4.2″ on average).

A thinner comfort layer is more likely to be an issue for heavier sleepers, side sleepers, or those who struggle with pressure relief issues.

The Casper Dream has excellent cooling performance. During our tests, I felt no significant level of heat retention around my body. The Casper Dream has the same level of cooling performance as the more expensive Dream Max Hybrid.

• 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 (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

The mattress uses high-quality materials, open-cell foams, and is supported by a layer of pocketed coils. This combination of materials helps to avoid heat retention, while also bringing more air into the mattress and the foams.

During our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 90.0°, which is 0.44° warmer than average.

After getting off the mattress the temperature dropped by 6.6° from minutes 0 to 1, which is 2.58° cooler than average. The cooling reduction from minutes 0 to 5 was 10.3°, which is 3.02° cooler than average.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

While the mattress lacks the phase change cover and phase change foams of the Casper Snow and Casper Snow Max, it still provides excellent cooling performance that will be good enough for most sleepers.

The Casper Dream has a minimal level of sinkage. In our pressure point tests, we measured a sinkage depth of 1.89”. This is 0.27” less sinkage than the average of 2.16”.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

Despite the lower level of sinkage, the mattress still creates a balanced and even body-contouring hug. The limited 3.0” comfort layer restrains just how far the body is able to sink.

In addition, the mattress has a moderate to high degree of pushback, especially in the center of the mattress where there is a firmer foam (compared to the foams at the head / foot).

The Casper Dream has a low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured an acceleration range of 9.48 m/s². This is 9.7% more motion than the average of 8.64 m/s².

The relatively thin 3.0” comfort layer, hybrid design, and minimal sinkage contribute to the slight increase in motion compared to the average.

The level of motion transfer is also documented in the video below.

In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest level of motion from 0 to 0.22 seconds.

Motion gradually steps down from there and by 0.75 seconds we reach near-zero levels of energy. Mattresses with the least motion are able to disperse all energy within 0.3 seconds.

Needless to say, the Casper Dream isn’t quite at that level. However, it’s on par with most other hybrid mattresses. I don’t expect this level of motion will be problematic for most sleepers.

The Casper Dream has a very fast material response time. During our tests, we measured a mostly recovered response of 0.2 seconds and a fully recovered response of 0.4 seconds.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

This is effectively an instant material recovery speed. Having a less deep level of sinkage helps response, as there just isn’t as much foam contour to rebound back to shape.

In addition, the hybrid design also helps. Given the material recovery speed, the mattress is easy to move around on and won’t create a stuck feeling.

The Casper Dream has a very high level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce range of 10.73”. This is 1.02” more bounce than the average of 9.71”.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

Ideally, I want to see 8-12” of total bounce. At this level ease of movement and sex benefits, while motion transfer levels are still kept in check.

At 10.73” of bounce the Casper Dream is right in that sweet spot. I expect most sleepers will find this level of bounce to be acceptable. 

The Casper Dream has good edge support. In our sitting edge support tests, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 4.00”. This is 0.07” less sitting sinkage than the average of 4.07”.

While sitting directly on the edge of the mattress I felt well supported, at least in the center third of the mattress, which is where our standard sitting edge test is conducted.

That said, sitting edge support at the foot and head of the mattress is worse. This is because the Dream Max uses a softer foam at the head and foot. This helps body support, especially for side sleepers, but doesn’t do any favors for sitting.

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

Lying edge support was also excellent. During our tests, I felt well-supported in all sleeping positions while lying directly on the edge of the mattress.

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

The mattress is equipped with a 3.5” wide and 6.0” tall support foam that significantly helps to improve the edge support performance.

The Casper Dream has excellent sex performance. During our tests, we measured a high level of bounce at 10.73” and good edge support (at least in the center third of the mattress).

The zoned foam layer does make edge support notably worse for amorous activities at the head and foot of the mattress, especially if you’re utilizing the edge itself.

That said, the mattress is comfortable, has good cooling performance, and makes virtually no noise. Overall, I’m pleased with the dance without pants performance.

How Do We Determine Sex Score?

The best mattresses for sex have high bounce, good edge support, quiet materials, and good pressure relief and cooling.

These 5 factors make up the NapLab sex performance score.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	9.2	Very High
Edge Support	20%	8.8	Good
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	8.0	Good
Cooling	5%	9.0	Excellent

For the Casper Dream, these individual factors make an excellent overall score.

Pressure relief on the Casper Dream is good, but far from amazing. During our tests, I felt a slight to moderate level of building pressure points on my body (mostly isolated to my back).

On the positive side, the mattress uses high-quality foams and the layered design is one we’ve seen strong performance from over the years. However, we only have 3.0” of comfort material on top of 8.5” of combined support materials.

Based on all of our tests to date, on average, we see 4.2” of comfort materials. Suffice to say, Casper’s Dream is well short on that and it really comes through in the comfort dynamic.

There is a significant difference in terms of comfort comparing the Casper Dream vs. Dream Max, which utilizes a 4.5” comfort layer.

At nearly $1,500 it really feels like the Casper Dream should have a thicker comfort layer. The added foam layers in the Dream Max really push it to the next level and lying on the two mattresses side-by-side the difference is abundantly clear. 

Off-gassing on the Casper Dream is strong right out of the box. The odor lasted for 8 days before fully dissipating.

The average off-gassing period across all mattresses tested to date is 5 days so the Casper Dream is 3 days beyond that.

While this is slower than average, it’s still shorter than some of the worst offenders we’ve tested.

If you’re sensitive to strong odors, this 8-day off-gassing could be an issue, but for many, it is not a deal-breaker.

Casper’s company terms and conditions are pretty typical compared to what we see across the industry. They offer a 100-night trial period and a 10-year warranty on any of their mattresses.

Comparing all mattresses tested to date, the average trial length is 164 nights so Casper’s trial is shorter than average. That being said, 100 nights should still be enough time for you to properly decide if you like the mattress or not.

How Do We Determine Company Score?

The company score takes a look at factors that may influence your experience with the mattress.

Factors include length of the trial period, warranty, shipping / return costs, and country of origin.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Trial Period	15%	8.0	100 nights
Warranty	10%	8.0	10 years
Shipping	5%	10	$0
Returns	20%	10	$0
Trust	50%	8.0	Good
Country of Origin	0%		USA

For Casper, these individual terms and conditions make a good company score.

The Casper Dream has a medium-firm feel with a firmness of 6 out of 10. This mattress is only available in a single firmness.

As a general note, the Casper Dream is quite a bit firmer than the Casper Dream Max. In our tests, the Dream Max had a firmness of 4.5 out of 10 and had a medium soft feel. The Dream Max may be better suited to side sleepers or lighter sleepers in general

The Casper Dream has excellent support. During our tests, I felt well-supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress uses a robust 8.5” support layer consisting of a 6.0” pocketed coil unit that sits atop a 2.5” support foam layer.

The 8.5” of support materials are modestly thicker than the average 7.8” support layer, based on all of our tests to date.

In addition, I’m pleased with the inclusion of the zoned foam layer. The center third of the mattress uses a slightly firmer foam in the core of the mattress, creating extra support where many bodies carry extra weight.

The head and foot of the mattress utilize a slightly softer foam in the core, creating a little more sinkage and softness for those areas of the body.

The zoning helps to create a more neutral spinal alignment. Overall, I expect most sleepers will find the support dynamic to be perfectly sufficient. 

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

Design

The Casper Dream is a hybrid mattress with an 11.5″ total thickness and a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10, where 10 is the most firm).

The Dream is Casper’s most basic hybrid option and is designed as a budget-friendly pick for sleepers who don’t need the advanced performance of the Dream Max or the Casper Snow series.

Materials

In total, there are four distinct layers on the Casper Dream, including a mix of foam and coils. From top to bottom, the layers include:

• 1.0” poly foam
• 2.0” memory foam
• 6.0” pocketed coil
• 2.5” support foam

The Cover

The cover of the Casper Dream Hybrid is a thin, knit-blend with stretch and breathability. There is no tufting for added loft or contour, giving the mattress a modern feel.

The Comfort Layer

Two foam types make up the comfort layer of the Casper Dream. On top, is a 1.0″ poly foam followed by a 2.0″ memory foam. The memory foam is a zoned foam, divided into three sections.

The head and foot foam sections (light blue foam) have a slightly softer feel (with a little more sinkage) while the center piece of foam (darker blue foam) is slightly firmer (with a little less sinkage).

The Support Layer

Beneath the comfort foams is the support system, made of pocketed coils and high-density support foam. The coils are individually encased in a thin fabric and 6.0″ tall.

The foam beneath is a 2.5″ layer of support foam. This is thicker than we typically see beneath coils, but it also may help compensate for the 6.0″ coils (not 8.0″, which is more standard).

The support layer also contains an edge support foam that is 3.5” wide and 6.0” tall. This foam sits atop the support layer and helps contain noise and movement from the coils.

Product Evolution

Casper hit the market in 2014 with its launch of the Casper all-foam mattress. In 2019, Casper hybrids entered the chat and models continued to be added until it hit max capacity in 2023.

In early 2024, Casper discontinued their entire mattress line and launched 5 brand-new mattresses.

Prior to this rework, there were 4 Casper hybrids:

• Casper Original Hybrid
• Casper Nova Hybrid
• Casper Wave Hybrid
• Casper Snow (still available; however it has a new design)

Of these four, the Casper Dream Hybrid appears to be most similar to the Casper Original Hybrid.

Casper’s 2024 lineup includes:

• Casper One – all foam, most basic, least expensive
• Casper Dream – least expensive hybrid
• Casper Dream Max – higher performance hybrid
• Casper Snow – less expensive, cooler hybrid
• Casper Snow Max – higher performance, cooler hybrid

As of January 2024, Casper has updated the fire barrier of their mattresses, including the Casper Dream. The previous fire barrier, which contained fiberglass, has now been updated to use a Rayon fiber-based product instead of the traditional fiberglass.

Casper Dream vs. Casper Dream Max

The Casper Dream and Dream Max are two mid-range hybrids offered by Casper. The Dream is the most basic mattress model between the two. For advanced cooling in a Casper Hybrid, check out the Casper Snow or Snow Max, the top-tier Casper mattress options.

Check out the differences between the Dream collection below.

Other Mattresses to Consider

Not sure if the Casper Dream is the right pick for you? Check out these three other top-rated hybrid mattresses for high-performing alternatives you may want to consider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Check out some of the top FAQs on the Casper Dream mattress below and get the answers you’re looking for.