Casper Original Mattress Review

Written by Becca Fair, Certified Sleep Science Coach

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Our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches have reviewed hundreds of mattresses and sleep products for over eight years using hands-on testing. We assess each sleep product for comfort, support, cooling, firmness, pressure relief, and more. Learn more.

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We’re reviewing the Casper Original mattress. This is a great medium-firm luxury option for couples and those looking for back pain relief. Read on to see if this is the mattress for you!

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Is the Casper Original Mattress for You?

Who’s Going to Love the Casper Original Mattress

• Couples who share a bed
• Lightweight and average-weight people
• Sleepers who toss and turn
• Shoppers on a budget

Who Should Steer Clear of the Casper Original Mattress

• People who like to be “hugged” by a traditional memory foam mattress—instead, the Nectar mattress has the classic “hug” of memory foam.
• Hot sleepers—instead, opt for a more breathable mattress, like the Saatva Classic, which has a pillow top over two layers of coils.
• Plus-size people—instead, those with body types over 300 lbs will get better support on the WinkBed Plus mattress.

Want the bottom line? Skip to the Nerd’s Take below.

Casper Mattress Video Review

Want a TL;DR? Check in with our Mattress Nerd Editor, Loren, to learn all about Casper.

Casper Mattress Firmness and Feel

Casper Mattress Firmness

The Casper Original is a medium-firm mattress, with its firmness falling at a 6 on the 1-10 firmness scale, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. Most sleepers prefer a medium-firm feel because these beds tend to do a good job at providing both pressure relief and support, and the Casper Original does an excellent job at delivering a balanced sleep experience that suits every sleeping position.

What Does Casper Feel Like?

The Casper Original’s comfort layer is a plush and responsive polyfoam that brings immediate comfort and light contouring that works well for back, stomach, and side sleepers. The next layer provides ergonomic support, with firmer memory foam found along the body’s lumbar region and softer foam at the shoulders and foot of the bed. What this means is that side sleepers experience excellent pressure relief while back and stomach sleepers won’t sink too far into the mattress.

While lightweight and average-weight people are well supported on the Casper Original no matter their sleeping position, heavier folks are not as good of a fit. If you weigh more than 230 pounds, you may require more support at your hips—stomach and back sleepers—or more cushion at the shoulders—side sleepers.

What Sleeping Position Is the Casper Original Mattress Best For?

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	5	4	4
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	5	3	5
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	3	2	2

1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent

Back Sleepers

If you’re a back sleeper looking for a mattress that fills in the small of your back, keeps the hips and neck in line, and offers a decent amount of soft comfort, the Casper Original is a great choice. Though this is an all-foam mattress, the ergonomic Zoned Support foam provides firm support along the body’s core with soft foam at the shoulders, neck, and feet.

Heavyweight back sleepers may experience more sinkage than a lightweight or average-weight back sleeper, but it shouldn’t be enough to throw the spine out of alignment. For more top mattress options, see our picks for the best mattress for back sleepers.

Side Sleepers

The foam layers of the Casper Original mattress provide quality support for side sleepers who are lightweight and average-weight. The brand has constructed the mattress with Zoned Support, meaning the mattress is softer around the shoulders and more firm near the hips and lower parts of the back. This type of construction protects pressure points in the shoulders and keeps the spine and neck aligned.

However, the firmer core foam may lead to too much pressure at the hips of heavyweight side sleepers, and the softer foam at the shoulders may sink in too far. For this reason, we recommend heavier side sleepers consider one of the beds that made our best mattresses for side sleepers roundup.

Stomach Sleepers

The best mattresses for stomach sleepers are firm enough to keep the hips and thighs from sinking too deeply into the mattress while soft enough to deliver a touch of cushion to the front body. We wouldn’t say the Casper Original is the best mattress for strict stomach sleepers, but it’s okay for some stomach sleepers.

The Casper’s soft top layer isn’t firm enough to minimize sinkage at heavier parts of the body in heavyweight stomach sleepers. Still, lightweight and average-weight stomach sleepers may enjoy the Casper because their hips won’t sink in too far.

Combination Sleepers

Combination sleepers, who move around often throughout the night to change positions, are a good fit for the Casper mattress. Like many of the best mattresses for combination sleepers, the Casper uses a responsive foam in the top layer that makes it easy to move around. Additionally, it supports lightweight and average-weight sleepers in every sleep position, so you can sleep in whatever position you find comfortable while being properly supported.

We do not recommend the Casper Original for heavyweight combo sleepers. There are no responsive coils, so heavier folks may find it hard to move around and get comfy. Additionally, the comfort layers are thinner than is needed for people who weigh more than 230 lbs to experience sufficient pressure relief.

Casper Mattress Performance

Is The Casper Mattress Cooling?

The Casper Original is a memory foam mattress, and traditional memory foam beds are known to sleep hot. To reduce the risk of overheating, Casper utilizes perforated polyfoam in the top layer. Not only do the perforations mean greater airflow, but the polyfoam doesn’t retain body heat to the same degree as memory foam.

This means that the Casper Original sleeps cooler than many all-foam mattresses, but it’s not as cool as the average innerspring or hybrid bed. While the Casper is cool enough for the average person, most people who often wake up hot and sweaty would be better off considering one of the beds that made our best cooling mattresses list.

Edge Support

Another perk of the Casper is that it performed nearly perfectly in our test for edge support, which is how stable it feels when you lie or sit along the edges of the mattress. Whether you sit on the edge of your bed to put on your shoes or stretch out all the way to the perimeter while you’re sleeping, you should feel supported on the Casper Original mattress.

This also allows couples to maximize sleeping space and allows older people to use the edges when getting into bed. See our top picks for the best mattresses for seniors. and for more info, check out our edge support article to see why it might be important for you.

Responsiveness

For an all-foam mattress, the Casper is easy to move around on and works well for combination sleepers. In our ease-of-movement test, we did not feel stuck as we changed positions, and we got quite the bounce on our lacrosse ball.

Motion Isolation: Is it good for those who share a bed?

We think the Casper Original is a great mattress for couples. Not only does it support sleepers in every sleeping position, which allows couples with different sleeping habits to co-sleep comfortably, but it also isolates motion transfer very well. Stellar motion isolation helps couples sleep through their partner’s movements, whether that’s tossing and turning, going to the bathroom, or getting into or out of bed.

Noise

The Casper is an all-foam bed, which means there are no bouncy springs to make noise when someone moves. And the Casper’s edges are comfortable to lie along, so you can carve out some personal space without worrying that you’ll roll off during the night.

Pain Relief

The Casper Original is one of the best beds for lightweight and average-weight people with back pain. With a soft comfort layer that cushions the body and a Zoned Support transition layer, the Casper is designed to keep the spine properly supported in every sleeping position. Healthy spinal alignment is essential for people with back pain to reduce the risk of greater pain.

For some people, the healthy alignment supported by Casper may even relieve pain over time. If you are waking up in pain, see the best mattresses for back pain.

Sex

Though foam mattresses aren’t known for their responsiveness, the Casper’s responsive foams allow it to be a good mattress for sex.

Off-Gassing

Off-gassing is the chemical-y, nail-polish-remover smell your foam mattress may have just after being unboxed. While we did experience this with Casper, it went away after allowing the mattress to air out for a few hours.

Durability

The Casper Original is supportive for an all-foam bed. Thanks to a durable foam base and stronger memory foam along the middle of the mattress—where the heavier parts of the body are—the Casper is likely to last lightweight and average-weight people around seven to ten years with plenty of support for healthy spinal alignment in every sleeping position.

While the Casper is plenty supportive and durable for people who weigh less than 230 pounds, it’s less so for those who weigh more. Because the Casper has no durable innerspring coil support system and a soft comfort layer, it doesn’t provide the extra support needed by bigger bodies. This means you heavyweight sleepers could face excess sagging, potential lower back pain, and poor durability. If you are a heavyweight sleeper check out our best mattress for heavy people article to get the best recommendation for your needs.

Casper Original Mattress Construction: What’s It Made Of?

The Casper Original mattress is made from three layers of foam. The top layer is a soft and responsive polyfoam with holes throughout for generous breathability. The second layer is Casper’s zoned support memory foam, an ergonomic design that keeps heavier body parts supported while cushioning lighter areas like the feet and shoulders. These two layers create a light conforming feel that falls between sleeping “on” and “in” the bed. The final base layer of high-density polyfoam creates an all-foam feel with outstanding motion isolation and solid durability. 

Layer #1—Breathable Mattress Cover:

Casper’s cover is made from a fabric blend that contains up to 57 recycled bottles. The fabric is soft, stretchy, breathable, and durable.

Layer #2—Airscape Perforated Foam (1.5”):

Casper’s proprietary Airscape foam is soft, delivering generous cushion along the mattress surface. By utilizing polyfoam instead of memory foam in this top layer, Casper maintains a slightly bouncy feel that supports ease of movement.

Layer #3—Zoned Memory Foam (2”):

A transition layer of ergonomically designed memory foam provides give and support to the areas that need it. This means softer foam along the top and bottom third of the mattress and firmer foam along the middle, creating a contouring and supportive feel.

Layer #4—High-Density Base Foam (7.5”):

The final layer is a durable and dense polyurethane foam that brings a distinct all-foam mattress feel. This means excellent cushion and motion isolation.

How Much Does the Casper Original Mattress Cost?

Mattress Size	Price	Dimensions	Height	Weight
Twin	$895.00	39" x 75"	11.00”	79.00 lbs
Twin XL	$995.00	39" x 80"	11.00”	79.00 lbs
Full	$1195.00	53" x 75"	11.00”	79.00 lbs
Queen	$1295.00	60" x 80"	11.00”	79.00 lbs
King	$1695.00	76" x 80"	11.00”	79.00 lbs
California King	$1695.00	72" x 84"	11.00”	79.00 lbs

See our Casper Mattress Coupons for the best price on a new mattress. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly mattress, see our best affordable mattress picks.

How Do the Policies Measure Up?

Shipping & Unboxing

The Casper mattress, available at Casper.com, Amazon, and retailers like Macy’s and Target, arrives rolled and compressed in a box. Shipping is free when you order directly through Casper Sleep to the continental United States and parts of Canada. Casper does ship to Alaska and Hawaii, but adds a shipping fee. Most orders arrive in two to five business days thanks to the abundance of Casper warehouses found across the U.S. and Canada.

As with other bed-in-a-box mattresses, the Casper may take a day or two before it’s ready to be slept on. The foams within take time to fully expand, and during this process, they release an odor known as off-gassing. Because Casper uses CertiPUR-US certified foams, you don’t need to worry about any health issues caused by the odor. Casper foams are certified to be low in VOCs and free from ozone depleters, formaldehyde, and heavy metals.

Unboxing is simple, but you may want to find a friend to help out because the mattresses are heavy. With two of us here at Mattress Nerd, it took us just about two minutes to remove the Casper from the packaging and unroll onto a bed frame.

Casper Mattress Warranty Policy

The Casper warranty period extends 10 years after your mattress is delivered. Following conventional mattress advice, Casper acknowledges that you should replace your old mattress once every decade.

The Casper mattress warranty is also only valid for customers who purchase directly from Casper or one of Casper’s Authorized Retailers. If you purchase a previously owned Casper mattress you will not receive the 10 year warranty.

What is Covered by the Casper Warranty?

The Casper Warranty policy covers defects in materials and workmanship when used as intended, including using a proper foundation that adequately supports the mattress.

Specifically, the warranty covers permanent body impressions greater than 1” that didn’t result from improper use or a weak foundation. It also covers any problems with the zippers or cracks in the foam. It’s unclear how Casper would determine whether a zipper issue was caused by the owner or is a defect due to workmanship.

What the Casper Warranty Does Not Cover

Mattress indentations less than 1” deep aren’t covered by Casper. If you file a claim about an indentation, you’ll need to prove that your indentation is visible, more than 1” deep, and not caused by the use of an improper foundation or adjustable bed base.

Casper also doesn’t cover cuts, tears, burns, liquid damage, stains, or any other physical defect to the mattress or mattress cover material; they are all considered physical abuse or damage. If you’re wondering how to shield your mattress from incidental spills, you may want to look for a new mattress protector.

An increase in the softness of the foam in a mattress, whether all-foam or hybrid in design, is normal with time. Casper does not cover change in softness with its warranty.

Things that Would Void the Warranty

• Failing to provide the proper foundation for the mattress.
• Products used in a manner deemed incompatible with the design.
• Trade Customers, who receive a three-year warranty period instead.
• Purchasing the mattress secondhand

Filing A Warranty Claim with Casper, Step-by-Step

1. To file a warranty claim with Casper, you’ll first need to have proof of purchase (your original Casper receipt), your order number, and a telephone or electronic device with email.
2. Contact Casper’s Customer Experience Team. You can call +1-800-498-0003 or email support@casper.com to get your claim started. Let them know what the issue is, who you are and that you want to file a claim.
3. From here you’ll need to Provide Evidence of a Defect, and if Casper deems your claim valid, they will repair or replace your mattress.
4. If you wish to replace your mattress with a more expensive mattress by Casper, you’ll need to pay the difference between the original and the new one.
5. Once Casper repairs or replaces your mattress, Casper will ship the mattress back to you, but you’ll be responsible for the shipping fees.

Trial Period & Returns

The Casper Original comes with a 100-night trial period. What sets Casper’s return policy apart from most bed-in-a-box mattress brands is that they accept returns at any time during the 100 nights. Most companies require you to keep the bed for a waiting period of around 30 days to allow your body to get used to the new feel.

If you decide to return your new mattress during this time, Casper sends a courier to pick it up at your convenience. The brand tries to donate used mattresses to local charities but sometimes ends up recycling them. You should receive a full refund within two weeks of returning the Casper mattress.

How Do I Return? 

Casper mattresses are sold widely in both brick-and-mortar stores and online at third-party retail websites, so keep in mind that the return procedures outlined below apply to mattresses purchased from Casper.com only. If you didn’t buy your mattress directly from Casper, reach out to the store from which you purchased your mattress to learn about the return process.

Here’s how to return a Casper mattress:

1. Initiate a Return—Contact Casper by calling +1-888-498-0003 or emailing support@casper.com.
2. Coordinate a Date/Time—Once you initiate your return, Casper will coordinate a pickup time with you through a local recycling partner.
3. Pickup—Casper will coordinate a courier to pack up and remove the product at a time that works for you, so there’s no need to attempt to get your Casper back into the box. Most Casper Sleep returned mattresses are donated to a local charity and not sent to landfills.
4. Refund—Once Casper confirms pickup, your original form of payment will be refunded in full, minus any shipping fees. Refunds should be credited to your account within two weeks.

Note: If you want to exchange your mattress for a different model or size, follow the steps above. A Casper Product Consultant will help you place a new order for your replacement mattress using the credit card information you provide.

Addressing Casper Original Mattress Complaints

Casper Mattresses are Expensive

Complaints about Casper’s cost are surprising given that the Casper Original retails for just over $1,000 in the Queen size. That being said, it’s important to understand that people evaluate the cost based on how well a product performs against their expectations. Overall, we think the Casper is fairly priced for customers who understand that it’s designed to be a comfortable, accommodating mattress: not the best mattress they’ve ever slept on. If you’re looking for a more affordable mattresses, head over to the best mattresses for under $1,000.

Customer service issues

Thumbing through the reviews carefully reveals that some Casper customers take issue because they misunderstand the company’s policies or have expectations about promises that Casper did not clearly set forth in the first place. For example, while Casper promises that its mattresses ship free, it does not classify a specific shipping window.

Not durable enough

Foam mattresses are not known for their durability, but the Casper has a relatively strong support system for a foam bed. While it technically lasts about seven years, sleepers may find that body impressions formed night after night of sleep make the bed more uncomfortable. Our list of the best mattresses that won’t sag features some very durable products.

Doesn’t provide enough support for back pain

Different mattresses are suited for different sleeper types, and how well a bed alleviates or prevents back pain is very dependent on your weight, body type, and sleeping position. The three foam layers of the Casper mattress may soften and sag slightly over time, meaning it may be most appropriate for lightweight and side sleepers. Take a look at our best mattresses for back pain if this is a concern of yours.

Not Best for Heavyweight People

The Casper Original isn’t built for bigger bodies. With average support and relatively thin comfort layers, we don’t recommend the Casper for people who weigh more than 230 pounds. Instead, check out our list of the best mattresses for heavy people.

Can Sleep Hot

The Casper mattress sleeps too warm for many hot sleepers. Without any advanced cooling technology or breathable innerspring coils, the Casper can store body heat along the mattress’s surface. Our article on the best cooling mattresses has some great alternatives.

Not a Traditional Memory Foam Feel

Even though the Casper has a layer of memory foam, it uses plush polyfoam along the top of the bed. This means the Casper doesn’t have the hugging feel of a traditional memory foam bed, like a Tempur-Pedic mattress.

No Innerspring Bounce

Some people love the bouncy feel of innerspring mattresses. As an all-foam bed, the Casper doesn’t have the same level of springiness as a hybrid or innerspring bed. Check out our list of the best innerspring mattresses if that’s what you’re after.

Comparing Different Casper Mattresses

Casper Original vs. Casper Element

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Casper Original Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

4.8 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Original Mattress Review

Product

Casper Element Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

2.8 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Element Mattress Review

Casper Original is Best For:	Casper Element is Best For:
Side Sleepers	Co-sleeping Couples
Sleepers who toss and turn	Light-weight and Average Weight People
Stomach Sleepers	Budget Shoppers

The Casper Element and Original mattresses are both all-foam beds with a similar medium-firm feel. While both have the same soft Airscape top layer and high-density foam base, only the Original has a transitional layer of Zoned Support memory foam.

The Zoned Support brings added softness to the shoulders and support to the core, which makes the Original a better fit for both side and stomach sleepers. Both beds work well for back sleepers, and the Element has a more competitive price point.

Read our full Casper Element Mattress Review to learn more.

Casper Original vs. Casper Hybrid

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Casper Original Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

4.8 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Original Mattress Review

Product

Casper Hybrid Mattress

Firmness

Medium-soft: 5.5/10

Score

4.9 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Hybrid Mattress Review

Casper Original is Best For:	Casper Hybrid is Best For:
Those looking for a slightly firmer mattress in the Casper Line	Side Sleepers
Couples or Co-Sleepers	Combination Sleepers
Those looking for a more affordable mattress	Hot Sleepers

The Casper Hybrid is made with the same foam comfort layers as the Original Casper, but it has a coil support system instead of base foam. It also feels a touch softer than the original, probably because the coils have more give than the firm foam in the original.

Like the original, the Casper Hybrid is best for back sleepers under 230 lbs, and it also works for average-weight side sleepers. Both beds offer great pressure relief and ease of movement, but the Casper Hybrid wins the temperature category, since the coil base is more breathable than foam.

Read our full Casper Hybrid Mattress Review to learn more. 

Casper Original vs. Casper Wave Hybrid

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Casper Original Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

4.8 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Original Mattress Review

Product

Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress

Firmness

Medium-soft: 5/10

Score

4.5 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Review

Casper Original is Best For:	Casper Wave Hybrid is Best For:
Those looking for a slightly firmer mattress in the Casper Line	Side Sleepers
Co Sleepers	Those looking for a Luxury Casper Mattress
Those looking for a more affordable mattress	Hot Sleepers

The Casper Wave Hybrid is Casper’s most luxurious mattress. It boasts thick foam comfort layers and pocketed coils that provide even better pressure relief and support than the Casper Original mattress. The Original is a slightly firmer mattress than the Wave, which leads us to recommend the Wave over the Original to side sleepers and lightweight people.

While the Wave Hybrid does a good job at reducing motion transfer, it’s not quite as good for light sleepers who share the bed as the Casper Original. The Original comes at a much more affordable price than the Wave Hybrid.

Read our full Casper Wave Hybrid vs. Casper Original Mattress Comparison to learn more.

Casper Original vs. Casper Nova Hybrid

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Casper Original Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

4.8 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Original Mattress Review

Product

Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress

Firmness

Medium-soft: 4/10

Score

3.9 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress Review

Casper Original is Best For:	Casper Nova Hybrid is Best For:
Those looking for a slightly firmer mattress in the Casper Line	Side Sleepers
Co Sleepers	Those looking for a Luxury Casper Mattress
Those looking for a more affordable mattress	Hot Sleepers

The Casper Nova Hybrid is an upgraded version of the Original Casper, and it includes an eco-friendly cover, three layers of comfort foam, and a springy, breathable coil support system.

The Nova Hybrid is noticeably softer than the Original Casper, which is great for those who like a plush, cloud-like mattress with excellent pressure relief. It’s also a little cooler than the original, since the coil base is more breathable than the support foam in the original. We recommend the original to those on a budget, because the Nova Hybrid is a lot more expensive.

See our full Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress Review for the full scoop.

Comparing the Casper Original to the Competition

Casper Original vs. Nectar Original Mattress

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Casper Original Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

4.8 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Original Mattress Review

Product

Nectar Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

4.0 / 5

Check Price

Read Nectar Mattress Review

Casper Original is Best For:	Nectar Original is Best For:
Those looking for a softer mattress	Shoppers looking for a more traditional memory foam feel
Sleepers who toss and turn	Hot Sleepers
Stomach Sleepers	Budget Shoppers

The Nectar is another leading memory foam bed-in-a-box mattress. Because Nectar places its memory foam along the top layer, it has a more traditional memory foam cradling feel than the Casper mattress.

While both of these beds have a similar medium-firmness, their feel is quite different. Casper’s top layer is a touch softer, and its Zoned Support means greater structure at the hips and spine. Lightweight sleepers tend to sink in better on the Casper, finding the Nectar’s surface too firm. The Nectar has a slightly lower price point than the Casper.

Read our full Nectar vs. Casper Mattress Comparison to learn more.

Casper Original vs. Puffy Mattress

Product

Firmness

Score

Product

Casper Original Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

4.8 / 5

Check Price

Read Casper Original Mattress Review

Product

Puffy Cloud Mattress

Firmness

Medium-firm: 6/10

Score

3.4 / 5

Check Price

Read Puffy Cloud Mattress Review

Casper Original is Best For:	Puffy Mattress is Best For:
Sleepers looking for a softer feeling mattress	Shoppers looking for a more hugging memory foam feel
Sleepers who toss and turn	Those looking for superior pressure relief
Stomach Sleepers	Budget Shoppers

The classic Puffy and Casper mattresses are both three-layer memory foam beds with a medium-firm firmness. One of the biggest differences between these mattresses is that Puffy uses memory foam on the top layer and polyfoam in the second layer, while Casper does the opposite. What this means is that the Puffy bed has more of a hugging memory foam feel, delivering superior pressure relief but sleeping slightly warmer. The Casper is easier to move around on.

Another difference is that only Casper incorporates Zoned Support. What this means is that the Casper has a softer feel at the shoulders and firmer support at the hips. The greater core support means the Casper is a better fit for stomach sleepers.

Read our full Puffy vs. Casper Mattress Comparison to learn more.

Haven’t made a decision yet? Check out these comparisons:

• Casper vs. Amerisleep
• Casper vs. Bear
• Casper vs. Brooklyn Bedding
• Casper vs. GhostBed
• Casper vs. Helix
• Casper vs. Layla
• Casper vs. Leesa
• Casper vs. Loom & Leaf
• Casper vs. Lull
• Casper vs. Nectar
• Casper vs. Puffy
• Casper vs. Purple
• Casper vs. Saatva
• Casper vs. Tempur-Pedic
• Casper vs. Tuft & Needle
• Casper vs. WinkBed

Casper Mattress FAQs

Are Casper mattresses good?

Casper is one of the most popular bed-in-a-box mattress brands with primarily positive customer reviews since they opened in 2014. They carry a wide selection of high-quality foam and hybrid models to fit the needs of diverse customers, and they back every mattress with a risk-free sleep trial.

Do you need a box spring with a Casper mattress?

Casper recommends that you don’t use a box spring with their beds. Instead, they recommend an adjustable base, a slatted base with slats less than 4 inches apart, a foundation, or a platform base. A box spring isn’t as supportive as these other options and may cause damage to the bed.

Do Casper mattresses sag?

Casper mattresses are unlikely to sag in the first seven to ten years of ownership so long as they are set atop a supportive base. Casper covers body indentations of greater than 1 inch during the 10-year warranty, so you’re covered in the case of a deep impression.

The Nerd’s Take: What’s the Bottom Line?

The Casper mattress is one of the best foam beds for people with back or joint pain. The Zoned Support means adequate give and sufficient support. And with a risk-free 100-night sleep trial, you get to try out the Casper in real life before committing to it for the long haul.

The Nerd’s Scores for the Casper Original Mattress

Performance Factor	Out of 5
Motion Isolation	5
Pressure Relief	4.5
Ease of Movement	4.5
Edge Support	4
Temperature Control	3.5
Durability	4

Becca Fair

Sleep Accessories Editor

About Author

Becca is the Sleep Accessories Editor at Mattress Nerd. She has always been interested in sleep health and how it relates to other areas of wellness. As an accessories editor on Mattress Nerd and a Certified Sleep Science Coach, Becca’s goal is to lead people to an amazing night’s sleep, so they can live their best lives. When she’s not typing away writing editorial reviews, you can find her as one of the faces of Mattress Nerd’s YouTube channel and TikTok account. Outside of the sleep health world, Becca is a certified yoga instructor (200 hours), loves trying out new recipes, spending time with friends and family, and curating Spotify playlists.

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