Tempur-Pedic vs Purple Mattress: Which Brand Is Better Quality?

Hot. Stressful. Restless. Snoring. Tossing. Turning.

If these words are a trigger for you, you’re not alone. They describe the sleepless nights that nearly 70% of all adults experience at least once a week. With so many people struggling to get quality sleep, finding the right mattress has never been more important. But with so many options on the market, how can you make a decision?

When it comes to mattresses these days, two brands are always part of the conversation: Tempur-Pedic, and Purple. But what are the key differences between these brands? Which one is better?

At The Furniture Mall, we know that you need a mattress that supports restful sleep, aligns with your body’s needs, and keeps you comfortable throughout the night. We've spent over 90 years trying to chart a path forward through the ever-changing mattress industry, helping guests find their perfect sleep solution. In this post, we’ll compare two industry leaders who claim to have a superior style of mattress —Tempur-Pedic and Purple—to help you make an educated choice.

You deserve to turn those trigger words into dream words–or, better yet, all Zzzzzzs. So let’s get started!

Tempur-Pedic: Memory Foam from NASA to Your Bedroom

Key Tempur-Pedic Features:

• NASA-Inspired Memory Foam: Offers a cradling, slow-sink feel.
• High-Density Foam: Tempur-Pedic uses some of the densest foams on the market, such as 4.5 pounds per cubic foot in the memory foam layer.
• Body Temperature Adaptation: Helps keep your body cool and aligned while you sleep.
• Mattress Options: TempurAdapt and TempurBreeze—as well as Tempur-Cloud (bed-in-a-box)
• • The Adapt collection consists of three models: Adapt (the base model), ProAdapt, and LuxeAdapt.
  • The Breeze collection consists of three models: ProBreeze, LuxeBreeze, and ActiveBreeze.
  • The most popular Tempur Mattress is the Tempur ProAdapt.

Tempur-ProAdapt, the brand's most popular model

Purple: Innovative Gel Grid Technology

Key Purple Features:

• Hyper-Elastic Polymer Grid: Provides pressure relief without the sinking sensation of memory foam.
• Temperature Neutral: The grid allows for lots of airflow, promising to keep you cool throughout the night.
• Multiple Collections: Purple offers three main collections:
  • Essential collection, which consists of PurpleFlex Mattress, Purple Mattress, and Purple Plus Mattress
  • Restore collection, consisting of Purple Restore Hybrid Mattress, Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress, and Purple RestorePremier Hybrid Mattress
  • Rejuvenate collection: Purple Rejuvenate Mattress, Purple RejuvenatePlus Mattress, Purple RejuvenatePremier Mattress
  • The most popular Purple model is the RestorePremier Hybrid.

Purple's most popular model, the RestorePremier Hybrid

Head-to-Head Comparison: Tempur-Pedic vs. Purple

Feel

• Tempur-Pedic: Offers a slow-sinking, cradling feel that contours closely to your body. No one does memory foam like Tempur-Pedic. Some sleepers, though, find that the mattress’s deep contour makes them feel like they are "stuck" in the foam, which can make changing sleep positions a challenge.
• Purple: Provides a unique “floating” sensation, offering evenly-distributed support without the deep sink. The grid system isn’t for everyone, though. Some people find it jiggly or even crackly (like sleeping on eggshells), which may take some getting used to.

Temperature

• Tempur-Pedic: Though Tempur-Pedic has cooling technology (which they’ve improved over the years), memory foam tends to retain heat. The higher-end models of Tempur-Pedic do offer active cooling. 
• Purple: Purple’s grid system is naturally cooler due to its open design, making it a bit more breathable.

Support & Pressure Relief

• Tempur-Pedic: Best for people who need superior pressure relief and enjoy the sensation of sleeping "in" their mattress.
• Purple: Ideal for those who want pressure relief without the sensation of being cradled, and prefer to sleep "on" the mattress.

Price Range

• Tempur-Pedic: Tempur-Pedic’s mattresses, especially higher-end models, are more expensive. Their mid-tier models, like the Tempur-Cloud, still cost more than many competitors.
• Purple: Purple’s high-end models are comparable in price to Tempur-Pedic’s mid-tier options, giving you good value for what Purple claims to be cutting-edge technology.

Return Policy

How Do You Choose Between Tempur-Pedic & Purple? 

• You’re a Sleep Optimizer Who Likes to Sink Into Your Mattress
• You love the feeling of being cradled by your mattress.
• You want a mattress that provides deep pressure relief.
• You are a "sleep optimizer" looking for a mattress designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

A look inside a mattress from Tempur-Pedic's LuxeBreeze collection

• You Value a Cool Sleep and Love the Feeling of the Grid
• You prefer a mattress that stays cool all night long.
• You don’t want to sink into your mattress but still want great support.
• You’re intrigued by innovative designs and are open to trying something new, like the grid system.

A look inside Purple's base model, the classic Purple Mattress

Tempur-Pedic vs. Purple: Which Mattress is Right for You?