Our Casper Mattress Comparison for 2026

Written by Natalie Grigson, Writer

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Our expert product review team helps you decide which Casper mattress is the best for you.

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Editor’s note: Casper has rebranded some of their mattresses. We are working on updating our Casper comparison page to reflect these changes.

Since their launch in 2014, Casper has come out with multiple high-quality mattresses. Some are more budget-friendly, whereas others are more technologically advanced. Additionally, certain models are softer than others, providing a different experience and feel. These are just some of the ways their beds differ.

The variations among Casper’s lineup of mattresses can be a lot to take in. That’s why we’ve done the work for you. In this guide, we compare four Casper mattresses: the Original, Hybrid, Nova Hybrid, and Wave Hybrid. Our Casper mattress comparison can help you find the bed that best meets your specific needs.

	Casper The One Mattress	Casper Dream Hybrid Mattress	Casper Dream Max Hybrid Mattress	Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress
Rating	4.3	4.5	4.0	4.0
Firmness	Medium-Firm: 6/10	Medium-Firm: 6.5/10	Medium: 5/10	Medium-Firm: 6/10
Material	Foam	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Cooling	—		—	—
Warranty
Shipping
Trial Period
Best For	Back Pain, Seniors, Couples	Hot Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors
	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price

Comparing Firmness, Support & Feel

Firmness

Mattress firmness reflects how soft or firm the bed feels, which we rate on a 1 through 10 scale, with 1 being the softest and 10 the firmest. In this group of Casper mattresses, the Nova Hybrid is the softest at a 5 out of 10. The rest of the mattresses all have similar firmness levels, rating at around a 6 out of 10, making them medium-firm mattresses.

Even though they have similar firmness levels, they will feel different based on their construction.

Support

The Casper Original, Hybrid, Nova Hybrid, and Wave Hybrid all have zoned support, which means they are more supportive beneath the lower back and hips. While this can be beneficial to many people, it doesn’t mean each of these beds will be supportive enough for heavyweight sleepers.

The Wave Hybrid will offer the most advanced support of them all and rates better for heavier sleepers. However, heavyweight stomach sleepers could still prefer something firmer than a Casper bed to ensure their hips remain lifted.

Feel

The Casper Original is the only all-foam mattress on this list, and it will have that traditional, memory foam “sinking in” feel. It also won’t have any bounce and won’t feel quite as cooling as the other mattresses.

The rest of the mattresses are hybrids and will feel bouncier, more supportive, and breathable. The Wave Hybrid will feel the bounciest because of the latex, and the Nova Hybrid stands out in that it has a plush top layer, making it quite soft.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

Generally, memory foam mattresses provide more sinkage, whereas mattresses that include coils have more bounce. If a mattress also contains latex, a naturally buoyant material, it will have even more bounce.

The Casper Original has the most sinkage, as it’s made of only foam. That said, you shouldn’t sink in so much you’ll feel “stuck” in the mattress, though heavyweight sleepers could experience too much sinkage.

The three hybrid models include a layer of coils, giving them that extra bounce. The Wave Hybrid also includes a layer of latex, making it the bounciest of the mattresses.

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Comparing Motion Transfer

Motion transfer describes the amount of movement you’ll feel if somebody is moving on another part of the mattress. Having a limited amount of motion transfer is important for those who share a bed, especially for sensitive sleepers.

In general, Casper does a great job of keeping motion isolated. The two all-foam mattresses have limited motion transfer, as you’d expect from mattresses without any springs. However, Casper’s hybrid mattresses also have limited motion transfer. This combination of bounce and limited motion transfer makes the three hybrids excellent beds for couples, both for sleep and intimacy.

Comparing Cooling

All of Casper’s mattresses take cooling into consideration since they all use their proprietary AirScape™ foam at the top. This foam is perforated to increase airflow and keep you cool at night.

However, the hybrid mattresses are going to be even more cooling, because in addition to the perforated foam, they have a layer of coils, which increases airflow.

The Casper Wave Hybrid takes this one step further, though, including an additional layer of cooling gel at the top, as well as a layer of latex beneath that. Latex is a naturally cooling material.

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Casper Original Construction

All Casper mattresses are bed-in-a-box products, which means they will ship to you in a box. They will take about 48 hours to decompress and off-gas. Once the original Casper decompresses, it will measure 11 inches tall. Its cover is made from a durable polyester fabric encasing each of the layers.

• The first foam layer is made from Casper’s AirScape™ foam. It is perforated, giving the mattress more breathability and temperature control.
• The middle foam layer is 2 inches of Zoned Support™, a firmer transition foam. This foam is denser beneath the hips and softer around the shoulders, to promote proper spinal alignment.
• The base layer is a unit of dense foam that lends durability, provides support, and creates the overall foundation of the Casper mattress.

All the foams in the Casper Original are CertiPUR-US® certified to ensure you’re getting a quality and safe product. This is true of the additional Casper beds as well.

Casper Hybrid Construction

The Casper Hybrid is also 11 inches tall once it decompresses fully. The cover is made from a polyester blend, and beneath the cover are two layers of foam and a coil base.

• The first layer is made from AirScape™ foam; perforated to increase airflow. It is also contouring to relieve pressure and conform to your body, but it’s not so soft that you’ll feel “stuck” in the mattress.
• The middle layer is a Zoned Support™ memory foam that features three zones to optimize spinal alignment. As such, it’s softer underneath the shoulders and firmer under the hips, waist, and lower back.
• The base of this bed is a foundation of durable pocket coil springs that provide edge-to-edge support and more bounce than an all-foam mattress. These coils are surrounded by foam to provide edge-to-edge stability, allowing you to use the entire surface of the bed without sinking.

Casper Nova Hybrid Construction

The Nova Hybrid includes more layers, so it stands slightly taller at 12 inches high once it has decompressed. Like the other models, it uses a polyester cover and all foams in its construction are CertiPUR-US® certified.

• The first layer is a top layer of puff fabric that cradles the body and gives this mattress a much more plush and “cloud-like” feel. This layer is also perforated to keep you cool.
• Next, is a zoned support layer. This layer, which is also aerated to keep you cool, is designed to keep your spine in proper alignment.
• The third layer is what makes this bed unique. It’s an additional layer of contoured memory foam with seven support zones for enhanced spinal support.
• Finally, the bottom layer features durable, steel coils with a firm foam border to provide excellent edge support. This bottom layer makes the bed bouncy and even more breathable.

Casper Wave Hybrid Construction

The Casper Wave Hybrid is the most luxurious of these models, and it also has the most layers. This also makes it the tallest of these beds, measuring 13 inches tall once it’s fully decompressed after unboxing.

• The first layer is made from Casper’s perforated AirScape™ foam. This layer also includes a cooling gel to keep you even cooler at night.
• The second layer is an additional 1.5 inches of perforated AirScape™ latex foam. The latex will be slightly firmer and bouncier than the topmost layer.
• The middle layer is the first of two Zoned Support layers. This memory foam layer includes three areas of Zoned Support™ Max.
• The fourth layer is another Zoned Support layer, including 1.5 inches of poly foam. This layer also includes gel pods underneath the waist and lower back.
• The base layer is a 7-inch foundation of durable pocket coil springs, surrounded by a firm foam encasement for excellent edge support.

Comparing Company Policies & Price

• Warranty – All Casper mattresses come with a 10-year warranty.
• Shipping – All Casper mattresses come with free shipping and returns throughout most of the US and Canada. There is an additional cost to ship to Hawaii, Alaska, and Northern Canada.
• Trial Period – You can try out any Casper mattress for up to 100 nights in order to make sure you love it. If you don’t, the company will take it back for free.
• Returns – For any of their mattresses, Casper asks that you try it out for at least 30 days to see if it’s a good fit. If you find that it’s not after 30 days, you can contact Casper. They’ll pick it up, do all the packing, and give you a full refund.
• Price – The prices among Casper mattresses are suitable for a variety of budgets, with the Original being the cheapest and the Wave Hybrid the most expensive.

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Caspers Compared Side-by-Side

Features	Casper Original	Casper Hybrid	Casper Nova Hybrid	Casper Wave Hybrid
Height	11”	11”	12”	13”
Cover	Polyester blend	Polyester blend	Polyester blend	Polyester blend
Materials	AirScape™ foam, Zoned Support™ foam, Memory foam	AirScape™ foam, Zoned Support™ foam, Steel coils	Puff fabric, AirScape™ foam, Zoned Support™ foam, Steel coils	AirScape™ foam, Cooling gel, AirScape™ latex, Zoned Support™ foam, Steel coils
Cooling	AirScape™ perforated memory foam	AirScape™ perforated memory foam & pocketed coils	AirScape™ perforated memory foam & pocketed coils	AirScape™ foam, Cooling gel, AirScape™ latex, coils
Firmness	6/10	6-6.5/10	5/10	6/10
Support	Great	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Motion Transfer	Minimal	Medium	Minimal	Minimal
Edge Support	Okay	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sinkage	Gentle Cradle	Gentle Cradle	Gentle Cradle	Deep cradle
Bounce	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years
Trial Period	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights
Certifications	CertiPUR-US®	CertiPUR-US®	CertiPUR-US®	CertiPUR-US®
Adjustable Base Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shipping	Free shipping within most of the US and Canada	Free shipping within most of the US and Canada	Free shipping within most of the US and Canada	Free shipping within most of the US and Canada
Made in the USA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Read Full Review	Casper Mattress Review	Casper Hybrid Mattress Review	Casper Nova Hybrid Review	Casper Wave Hybrid Review
Shop Now	Casper Mattress	Casper Hybrid	Casper Nova Hybrid	Casper Wave Hybrid

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Final Thoughts

Casper has been making quality mattresses for nearly a decade, and if you’re looking for your next mattress, it might be tempting to ask, “Which is the best?”

The answer to this is complex. It depends on your budget, your preference between cushioning and bounce, and other factors like what position you sleep in.

For example, if you want a softer mattress and you have a higher budget, the Casper Nova Hybrid is the best. If you want a memory foam bed and cost is a factor, the Casper Original is ideal.

Whatever you decide, any of these Casper mattresses will be a high-quality choice from a reputable company.

	Casper The One Mattress	Casper Dream Hybrid Mattress	Casper Dream Max Hybrid Mattress	Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress
Rating	4.3	4.5	4.0	4.0
Firmness	Medium-Firm: 6/10	Medium-Firm: 6.5/10	Medium: 5/10	Medium-Firm: 6/10
Material	Foam	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Cooling	—		—	—
Warranty
Shipping
Trial Period
Best For	Back Pain, Seniors, Couples	Hot Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors
	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price

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Natalie Grigson

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Natalie is a content writer for Sleep Advisor with a deep passion for all things health and a fascination with the mysterious activity that is sleep. Outside of writing about sleep, she is a bestselling author, improviser, and creative writing teacher based out of Austin.

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