Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated May 2026
Category
Purple
DreamCloud
Comfort
9/10
9.5/10
Support
9/10
9.7/10
Value
8/10
9.5/10
Cooling
9.5/10
9.2/10
Motion Isolation
8.5/10
9.3/10
Edge Support
7.5/10
9.4/10
Durability
8.8/10
9.6/10
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Purple
DreamCloud
Price (Queen)
$1,499
$899
Type
GelFlex Grid Hybrid
Luxury Hybrid
Firmness
5.5/10
6.5/10
Height
11"
15"
Trial
100 nights
365 nights
Warranty
10 years
Lifetime
Key Advantages
Why Choose Purple
- GelFlex Grid provides unique pressure relief
- Excellent cooling — grid allows air to flow freely
- No-pressure feel eliminates pressure points
- Unique comfort you can't get from traditional foam
Why Choose DreamCloud
- $600 cheaper at Queen size
- 365-night trial vs 100 nights
- Lifetime warranty vs 10 years
- Superior edge support and durability
Lab Verdict
Purple ran measurably cooler in our 60-minute body-heat test (2.5°F surface rise vs. 3.8°F on the DreamCloud). Couples should note that the Purple dampened motion more aggressively (0.09g peak vs. 0.21g). Side sleepers will feel less shoulder pressure on the Purple (peak 29 mmHg vs. 31 mmHg). Perimeter compression was nearly identical — neither bed is the obvious pick on edge support alone. Combo sleepers will get more rebound from the Purple (58% bounce vs. 38%).
| Metric | Purple | DreamCloud | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling (60-min Δ°F) | 2.5°F | 3.8°F | Purple |
| Motion isolation (g) | 0.09g | 0.21g | Purple |
| Edge sinkage | 2" | 2" | Tie |
| Shoulder pressure (mmHg) | 29 mmHg | 31 mmHg | Purple |
| Response time (s) | 0.6s | 0.5s | DreamCloud |
| Off-gassing | 2 days | 2 days | Tie |
Median of 3 trials, 68°F climate-controlled lab. NL/KW / KW · scoring vv2.1.