Purple Hybrid Premier 3 Review

Update – Purple Hybrid Premier 3 has been discontinued and replaced by the new Purple Restore Plus. See our review here.

NOTE: In 2023, the Hybrid and Hybrid Premier were effectively discontinued and replaced with the Restore collection. The Purple Hybrid Premier 3 got a new name (the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid) and an updated design, although the models appear to be very similar.

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

Prefer to watch instead? We’ve got our complete Purple Hybrid Premier 3 review video below:

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 9 different factors that impact the comfort and feel of the mattress. Testing categories include:

Test	Rating
Cooling	Exceptional
Sinkage	Moderate
Motion Transfer	Extremely Low
Response Time	Extremely Fast
Bounce	Extremely High
Edge Support	Very Good
Sex	Excellent
Pressure Relief	Excellent
Off-Gassing	Excellent
Company	Excellent

How is Purple Hybrid Premier Different?

Compared to the average across over 160+ mattresses tested to date, the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 has better performance than average, but also a higher price tag.

Compared to other specialty mattresses, Purple is 15% more costly. And compared to traditional hybrid mattresses with a comparable overall score, Purple costs nearly twice the amount. So there’s a considerable jump in price there.

Regarding performance, Purple had above average performance for cooling, lower levels of motion transfer, faster material response time, and better sex performance.

Edge support is about average as well as the overall mattress thickness.

The Purple mattress only comes with a 100-night trial which is 40% less than the average trial length of 164 nights. The 10-year warranty is also a bit shorter than the average as well.

Considering preferential factors, the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 has average sinkage and slightly deeper levels of bounce ( 56% higher than average).

Factor	Purple Hybrid Premier 3	Average
Overall	9.76	9.52
Price	$2,699	$2,348 (Specialty only)
Cooling	10	9.4
Max Sinkage	2.21″	2.19″
Total Motion Transfer	3.45 m/s²	8.10 m/s²
Response Time	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.
Total Bounce	15.08″	9.65″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage	4.25″	4.21″
Mattress Thickness	12.0″	11.9″
Sex Overall	9.8	9.6
Comfort Material	3.5″	4.1″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	4 days	4 days
Trial	100 nights	164 nights
Warranty	10 years	30% have lifetime warranties, average of other 70% of mattresses is 15 years

Cooling performance on the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 was exceptional. Our objective testing data showed the mattress reached a maximum surface level temperature of 88.1°F.

This is the 3rd coolest mattress we’ve tested to date and 2.9° cooler than the average across all mattresses we’ve tested (which is 91.0°F). Heat dissipation is equally as exceptional.

• 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

Within 1 minute after we got off the mattress the surface temperature declined from 88.1 degrees to 84.2°F, a decrease of 3.9°.

On average across all mattresses we’ve tested, the surface temperature is 87.2°F after 1 minute. To reach 84.2°F within 1 minute is truly impressive.

By the 2-minute mark, the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 reaches 82.9°F, after which there is only a minor heat decrease between 3 and 5 minutes.

This indicates that within 2 minutes all heat has fully dissipated from the mattress, which is an extremely rare achievement.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

Our subjective experience with the mattress matched our data. The mattress felt exceptionally cool and breathed well. All of the above makes sense when you look at the design of the mattress.

The top layer of Purple hyper-elastic polymer material both doesn’t retain heat. In addition, the grid pattern allows for an incredible level of airflow. These factors combine to create one of the coolest mattresses we’ve tested to date.

In our pressure point tests, we measured a sinkage depth of 2.21”. This is only slightly more than the average across all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which is 2.16”.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

A sinkage depth of 2.21” can be considered a moderate depth and is well suited to most body types.

It’s enough to create a nice level of pressure relief, contour, and hug, but not too deep so as to create new problems (spinal alignment, support, etc.).

Overall motion transfer was low, very low in fact. In our accelerometer tests, we measured a total acceleration range of just 3.45 m/s².

On average, the acceleration range is 5.75 m/s² (based on all mattresses we’ve tested to date). So a range of 3.45 is both incredibly low and notably better than the average.

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

While the total range is low, I will say that the motion does linger on the mattress for longer than expected (or is ideal).

Our motion transfer chart shows the initial spike within the first 0.3 seconds, but a notable motion level persists up until 1.5 seconds. This is definitely on the long side.

Granted, it’s a very low level of lingering motion, but not quite as close to zero as I prefer to see. Purple hyper-elastic polymer grid is the most likely culprit here.

How Does The Grid Help? How Does It Hurt?

The grid works as a unit, which is great when we’re talking about contour and support, but not so great when you want the absolute lowest motion possible. All of that said, motion transfer is still quite low.

I think for the vast vast majority of sleepers the level of motion will be a total non-issue. However, if you or your partner are hypersensitive to motion you may want to consider an all-foam mattress (which keeps the acceleration range low and the motion duration short).

Leesa Original (2.06 m/s²), Nectar Premier Copper (1.88 m/s²), and Layla Hybrid (2.45 m/s²) are a few of the mattresses that edge out the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 when it comes to motion.

Response time on the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 mattress was lightning fast. Within 0.2 seconds most of the materials have recovered and by 0.3 seconds the remaining materials have rebounded to their original shape.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

This is basically as fast as it gets. The Purple Hybrid Premier 3 mattress is tied with a handful of other mattresses for the fastest-responding mattress we’ve tested to date.

Among the other, fastest-response mattresses include the original Purple, Purple Hybrid, EcoSleep Hybrid Luxe, Helix Plus, and Ghostbed Luxe.

The bounce on the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 mattress is high, very high in fact. In our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 15.08”.

This isn’t the absolute highest we’ve ever measured, but it’s top 5.

In addition, it’s 67% more bounce than average among all mattresses we’ve tested to date (which is a height of 9.0”).

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

The combination of hyper-elastic polymer plus pocketed coils deliver a huge bounce. More or less bounce is more of a preferential factor.

More bounce will give the mattress a more traditional feel, and make it easier to move around on. Also, it’s a huge factor for sex also (which we discuss in-depth below).

Overall, I found edge support on the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 to be good. In our tests, we measured a maximum compression of 4.25”.

This is better than the average compression depth of 4.82”. When it comes to edge support, less compression is almost always better. However, I’m pleased if it’s within the 4.0’ish inch range.

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

Since there’s 3.0” of Purple material on top it makes sense that there’s a little more compression, as that material naturally gives way with just a moderate amount of pressure.

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

With respect to edge support while lying, I found the support to be excellent. Even when lying directly on the edge of the mattress I felt well supported.

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	60%	10	Extremely High
Edge Support	20%	9.4	Very Good
Noise	10%	9	Moderate
Pressure Relief	5%	9.5	Excellent
Cooling	5%	10	Exceptional

For the Purple Hybrid Premier 3, these individual factors generated a sex score of 9.8.

For ‘the dance with no pants’, the Premier 3 scores among the absolute best we’ve seen. Individual experiences may vary, but the Premier does a lot of stuff right.

First, the high bounce levels are incredible and good bounce generally makes for good sex. Edge support is not the absolute best, but definitely good enough to not be a real hindrance in this category.

Being a hybrid, and using the open-cell grid design, you may find that the Purple is a bit noisier than other hybrids and certainly noisier than an all-foam mattress. But even so, it’s not terrible.

What it lacks in discretion, it makes up for in exceptional bounce, cooling, fast response time, and pressure relief.

Pressure relief is excellent on this mattress. The Purple hyper-elastic polymer material does much of the heavy lifting.

The material easily gives way and contours to your unique body shape, even with relatively lighter body parts (like head, arms, feet, etc).

As a result, light, moderate, and heavy-weight body types are able to experience an even level of contour and excellent pressure relief.

The foundational layer of pocketed coils helps to ensure deep support is maintained also. All things considered, I have no complaints when it comes to pressure relief.

When I first opened the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 mattress there was a strong odor.

That smell persisted for 4 days. After the 4th day, the smell was fully dissipated and there was no longer a strong smell. This is a fairly typical off-gassing period.

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	25%	9	100 nights
Warranty	25%	10	10 years
Shipping	25%	10	$0
Returns	25%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

The company policies of Purple are good and look pretty consumer-friendly. They offer a 100-night trial period, 10-year warranty, and free shipping and returns.

All of their mattresses are made in Utah, right here in the US, at a series of different fabrication centers across the state.

Shipping is free and returns are free. Purple does require that you keep the mattress for three weeks before applying for a return. This gives your body a chance to adjust to the mattress.

This “break-in period” is not uncommon in the mattress industry. Oftentimes, companies require a full 30-day window so the 21-day window is a little shorter than the standard.

Can You Talk to A Real Person?

If you have questions before purchasing, they also have a live chat feature on their website, but I found feedback to be a little slow.

I asked a few questions about the mattress to test out support speed and it took over 20 minutes for a representative to respond to my request.

That being said, that only happened the first time that I reached out. The second time, there was a representative within five minutes. But when I asked what year the mattress was launched, the representative did not know the answer.

This may not be a critical buying factor for you, but worth mentioning if you rely on live chats to ask questions before making a purchase (or after).

The Purple Hybrid Premier 3 comes in at a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm.

This is a medium firmness that a wide range of sleepers will find comfortable. This includes lightweight and heavy sleepers as well as sleepers who enjoy sleeping on their stomach, side, or back.

For reference, check out the table below. Find your weight and sleeping position in the chart. The Purple Hybrid Premier 3 could be a good pick for sleepers who meet the profiles below:

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

Over 300 lbs? According to Purple, there is no weight limit that the Purple will support although they do recommend 300 pounds per person or 600 pounds total. That being said, exceeding this recommendation will not void the 10-year warranty.

If you are over recommend I’d suggest checking out the Purple Hybrid Premier 4 instead. The extra thick top layer provides better performance for heavier bodies.

Design

The Purple Hybrid Premier 3 shares many design similarities with the standard Purple Hybrid, but has one main difference—the thickness of the Purple grid.

The Premier 3 has a 3″ grid while the standard Hybrid has only a 2″ grid. For further comparison, the Premier 4 has a 4″ grid.

This grid is combined with a bit of foam and pocketed coils below to make up the hybrid composition of the Purple Premier 3.

Materials

Here is a complete breakdown of all of the materials from top to bottom:

• 3.0″ elastic polymer (Purple Grid)
• 1.0″ poly foam
• 7.5″ pocketed coils
• 1.0″ poly foam

The Cover

The cover of the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 is a textile blend of polyester (67%), Viscose (29%), and Lycra (all +/- 5%). These three materials are knit together to create a cover fabric that is soft and breathable, with some good stretch.

The color of the cover is gray on the bottom and white on the top with diagonal accents. Dark gray linework adds some visual interest and breaks up the white, but overall, it’s pretty simple.

The Comfort Layer

The comfort layer on the Purple Hybrid is made up of the 3.0″ layer of elastic polymer followed by a 1.0″ layer of poly foam directly below.

The edges of the grid are wrapped with a 4.0″ thick piece of foam to reinforce the edges as well as help the grid keep its shape.

Below the grid is a 1.0″ layer of denser poly foam. This foam serves as a transitional layer between the grid and the pocketed coils.

The image above shows the connection between the poly foam and the coils below. But we have cut through the Premier 3 foam in the name of science.

Out of the box, the Premier 3 will look like an all-foam mattress from the side, as shown below.

The 3.0″ grid combined with the 1.0″ of poly foam creates 4.0″ of comfort material, which should be more than sufficient for most sleepers, regardless of weight and position.

The Support Layer

The support layer is below the Purple grid and supports the bulk of sleeper weight, as they engage with materials beyond the grid.

These coils are 7.5″H and each one is individually encased in fabric. This technique of using coils helps limit motion transfer, mitigate sound, and improve pressure relief.

Below the coils is a final 1.0″ layer of poly foam which is a high-density foam that supports the upper layers of the mattress.

Product Evolution

The Purple mattress was first launched in 2015, starting as a modest initiative Kickstarter campaign raising a little over $170,000 and having only 320 backers.

From there, the Original Purple was born, which was (and still is) a 10″ mattress made exclusively from foam and the patented Purple hyper-elastic polymer grid.

Once off the ground, Purple relied on word of mouth and aggressive, heavily-funded marketing campaigns to generate a massive following. In 2020, they spent over 220 million dollars on marketing and advertising alone.

From the success of the Original Purple mattress, the Purple Hybrid, and Hybrid Premier 3 and 4 were launched around 2018 and have continued to gain popularity.

In 2023, the Hybrid and Hybrid Premier were effectively discontinued and replaced with the Restore collection. Here is what the updated names look like:

Old Name	New Name
Purple Hybrid	Purple Restore Hybrid
Purple Hybrid Premier 3	Purple RestorPlus Hybrid
Purple Hybrid Premier 4	Purple RestorePremier Hybrid

While design changes between the old models and new models look to be minimal, we will be testing the new 2023 Purple mattresses soon and will update this section with our findings.

Other Mattresses to Consider

Not sure if the Purple Hybrid 3 is the best choice for you? Check out these three other mattress options with similar feels, but a few differences as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

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