Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated May 2026
Category
Brooklyn Bedding
Purple
Comfort
8.5/10
8.8/10
Cooling
8.3/10
9.2/10
Pressure Relief
8.3/10
9/10
Value
9/10
7.5/10
Customization
8.5/10
6.5/10
Durability
8.5/10
8.5/10
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Brooklyn Bedding
Purple
Price (Queen)
$1,332
$2,099
Type
Hybrid
Hybrid (GelFlex Grid)
Firmness
3 options (Soft, Medium, Firm)
6/10
Trial
120 nights
100 nights
Warranty
10 years
10 years
Key Advantages
Why Choose Brooklyn Bedding
- ~$770 cheaper at Queen
- Three firmness options for couples with different preferences
- American-made with frequent sales
Why Choose Purple
- Best-in-class cooling via GelFlex Grid
- Superior pressure relief at shoulders and hips
- Unique feel unlike any traditional mattress
Lab Verdict
Purple held heat-neutral better than the Brooklyn Bedding (2.5°F surface rise vs. 3.1°F). Motion isolation was roughly equivalent; either is safe for a partnered sleeper. The Purple relieved more shoulder pressure for side sleepers (29 mmHg vs. 31 mmHg). Perimeter compression was nearly identical — neither bed is the obvious pick on edge support alone. Responsiveness was comparable; repositioning effort should feel similar on either.
| Metric | Brooklyn Bedding | Purple | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling (60-min Δ°F) | 3.1°F | 2.5°F | Purple |
| Motion isolation (g) | 0.1g | 0.09g | Tie |
| Edge sinkage | 1.9" | 2" | Brooklyn Bedding |
| Shoulder pressure (mmHg) | 31 mmHg | 29 mmHg | Purple |
| Response time (s) | 0.5s | 0.6s | Brooklyn Bedding |
| Off-gassing | 1 days | 2 days | Brooklyn Bedding |
Median of 3 trials, 68°F climate-controlled lab. DH/NL / NL/KW · scoring vv2.1.