Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Review – Top Comfort for 2023?

What is the difference between the original Casper mattress and the Wave Hybrid?

Casper has converted its first Casper mattress into a luxurious version that relies on a hybrid construction instead of exclusively foam. The brand has experienced a lot of success with its all-foam beds and is excited to show customers how it has developed its premium mattress on top of a 7-inch layer of supportive coils.

Our Casper Wave Hybrid mattress review examines this bed's unique features and evaluates them using our scoring system. We’ll discuss how the mattress performed in categories like firmness, comfort, and overall value so you can decide if it’s worth your investment.

The cover is made from soft, breathable material to promote airflow. With tough stitching, it should resist tearing when pulled and shouldn’t wear out quickly.

As you settle into the bed, you should feel yourself sink into a deeper cradle. You should still feel like you’re on top of the bed, but the upper comfort layers contour to your body just enough for pressure relief. The mix of foam and coils should make it easy for you to reposition and roll over.

The Casper Wave Hybrid mattress doesn’t have a weight limit so it should work well for a variety of sleepers. However, keep in mind the mattress may feel softer or firmer depending on the weight it’s carrying. In addition, the company suggests you pair the mattress with a durable bed foundation, a platform bed, or wooden slats at least 3 to 4 inches apart.

Side Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight side sleepers should like the mid-range firmness and zoned support that allows a bit more pressure relief in sensitive areas like the shoulders and hips. Some, however, may find it too firm and unable to deliver a true hugging sensation.
• Average-weight Sleepers – Average-weight side sleepers should get a nice combination of pressure relief and support. These folks should feel their weight evenly distributed across the mattress.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Side sleepers above 230 pounds may sink a bit more, which can throw the spine out of alignment. They’re unlikely to bottom out to the coils, but most may find they prefer a firmer mattress for more support.

Back Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Back sleepers under 130 pounds should feel like they’re sleeping on top of this mattress, receiving excellent support and spine alignment.
• Average-Weight Sleepers – Average-weight back sleepers should sink more, but the firmer feel of this bed helps keep them “on” it more than “in” it. In addition, Zoned Support™ Max maintains spine alignment to prevent pressure building on the lower back.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy back sleepers should also benefit from the bed’s zoned support, although they may find this mattress feels a bit softer. This can cause the hips to sag which may throw the spine out of alignment.

Stomach Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight stomach sleepers should experience this mattress as firmer, which is excellent when it comes to supporting the hips from sinking too deeply into the upper foam layers.
• Average-Weight Sleepers – Stomach sleepers who weigh 130 to 230 pounds should feel the Zoned Support™ Max and coils maintain neutral spine alignment. However, those closer to 230 pounds may want a firmer mattress for greater support.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy stomach sleepers might find the Casper Wave Hybrid is too soft to support their hips and shoulders. However, the bed doesn't offer much sinkage, to begin with, so some stomach sleepers may find it supportive enough.

While memory foam is typically the best material for pressure relief, it’s often too hot, slow responding, and sometimes causes you to sink in too deeply. That’s where the Wave Hybrid excels.

With three layers of AirScape™ foam and memory foam, sleepers can relieve the pressure on their shoulders and backs without sacrificing other comfort elements. These foams should contour to your body shape, allowing you to feel a gentle cradle in the bed without causing you to overheat or get stuck.

Back Pain – People with back pain should like how the Casper Wave Hybrid feels thanks to the zoned support. The bed doesn’t allow the hips to sink too deeply, so you should achieve a healthy sleep posture along with pressure relief.
Hip Pain – Hip pain can make it difficult to fall asleep, so it’s best to try and sleep on your back. The Casper Wave Hybrid helps relieve some of that tension by contouring around this area and keeping it aligned with the rest of the body.
Shoulder Pain – Sleepers struggling with shoulder pain should like how the Casper Wave Hybrid distributes their weight evenly across the surface, so no pressure should build up in the shoulder area.

Spine alignment is essential for helping to prevent chronic back and neck pain, and support is most important when it comes to achieving optimal spinal alignment. Even the best pressure-relieving elements need a good base to keep sleepers from bottoming out. The Zoned Support™ helps ensure the hips don’t sag, while providing softer support around the shoulders and chest so that these areas can sink a little more.

Beneath this targeted support layer lies a bed of coils, which also helps to keep the spine aligned. This method of creating a firmer center and softer outside helps to keep the spine straight in every sleeping position, making it a fantastic versatile option.

The Casper Wave Hybrid mattress features four foam layers above the coil unit, which gives it excellent motion-isolating capabilities. All-foam beds are typically better at isolating motion, but these four layers of foam help dampen movement so that you shouldn’t feel your partner’s tossing and turning. This makes the Wave Hybrid a good option for couples and people who share their beds with kids or pets.

Hot sleepers usually have trouble falling asleep on anything other than a cooling mattress. The Casper Wave Hybrid combines perforated foam with coils to promote continuous airflow. In addition, the first layer of AirScape™ has a thin layer of cooling gel that helps prevent overheating by pulling your body heat away from the bed’s surface.

Couples should like how the coils bounce back against their movements, making it easy to move around the bed. The responsiveness is excellent for sexually-active couples, while its motion-isolating capabilities make it a good option for those with different sleep schedules. There’s also sufficient cooling to keep partners from overheating.

This bed comes compressed in a box for easy handling. The Queen size weighs 111 pounds, so we recommend recruiting a friend to help you move the mattress.

The mattress’ perimeter is surrounded by a firm border for reinforced edge support, which should allow you to use the entire surface area. This is particularly beneficial for couples who need extra sleep space.

The Wave Hybrid is adjustable-base compatible for those who prefer a more customized sleeping experience. Casper makes their own adjustable bases if you’d prefer to buy all of your mattress materials in one fell swoop.

The Casper Wave Hybrid features a luxurious cover made of recycled polyester, upcycled cotton, rayon, and lycra.

This bed stands 13 inches tall. Beneath the cover, there are five layers designed for comfort and proper ergonomic alignment.

• Below the cover is 1 inch of Casper’s AirScape™ poly foam, which includes a thin layer of cooling gel. The perforated structure helps to keep sleepers cool throughout the night and promotes pressure relief.
• The second layer is another 1.5 inches of perforated AirScape™ latex foam. Slightly firmer than the top layer, it helps relieve pressure points and improves the surface’s response time.
• The middle layer is an additional 1.5 inches of AirScape™ memory foam that’s designed to contour to your body. This foam includes three areas of Zoned Support™ Max, which promotes spine alignment by providing firmer support in heavier areas, including the hips, waist, and lower back.
• The fourth layer is 1.5 inches of poly foam that continues to help keep your spine well-aligned. This layer includes gel pods underneath the waist and the lower back, along with Zoned Support™ Max designed to support the areas where you need it most.
• The base layer is a 7-inch foundation of durable pocket coil springs. This layer functions as the support center for the bed, and the coils should provide more airflow as well.
• The perimeter features a firm foam encasement to enhance edge support.

The Casper Wave Hybrid comes compressed in a box, so it should be relatively easy to move from your door to the bedroom. However, keep in mind the box can be heavy, depending on the mattress size you choose. For example, the King size weighs 145 pounds, so you may want a friend or a family member to lend you a helping hand. If not, you can always pay 199 dollars for White Glove Delivery.

Once you have the box on your foundation of choice, you can remove the packaging to allow the mattress to decompress. People over at Casper say the mattress should be ready within minutes, but you may want to allow it a few hours to ensure it expanded to its full size. You may also notice some off-gassing, which is common for bed-in-a-box mattresses. However, the smell should dissipate within hours.

• Eco-friendly certifications – This product was certified by OEKO-TEX®, which evaluates textiles at all processing levels for acceptable levels of hazardous chemicals and flame retardants. On top of that, the foams in this bed are CertiPUR-US® certified. CertiPUR-US® is a third-party program that ensures the foams meet rigorous health and safety standards. This means they don’t contain harmful substances like ozone depleters, PBDEs, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates. They should also have low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

• Shipping – The Casper Wave Hybrid ships free to your door within the continental U.S. and most of Canada. For a charge, shipping is also available to Hawaii, Alaska, and Northern Canada.
• White Glove Delivery – White Glove Delivery is available in contiguous US states and some parts of Canada. The service costs additional 199 dollars and includes the setup of your new mattress and removal of the old one if you no longer need it.
• Trial – Casper offers a 100-night sleep trial for those who want to test the bed before committing. If, for any reason, it doesn’t work out, Casper offers free returns.
• Warranty – The mattress comes with a 10-year warranty if the bed doesn’t hold up the way it should.
• Return Policy – Returns are free and easy, but you can only get a refund if you return the mattress within the trial period.

We rated the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale, which means it has a medium-firm feel. The bed feels a bit on the firmer side but should fit most side, back sleepers, and some stomach sleepers.

The Casper Wave Hybrid features a combination of coils and perforated AirScape™ foam, allowing continuous airflow throughout the mattress. In addition, it has a gel layer under the first foam layer and gel pods in the poly foam to ensure the construction remains cool.

The Casper Wave Hybrid isn’t a flippable mattress, so you should avoid flipping it as that can change how the bed performs. When flipped, the coils come up and the foam layers go under, which is a change that can affect the mattress’s firmness, comfort level, and overall performance. However, you can always rotate the bed to ensure that it wears out evenly.

Who We Recommend the Casper Wave Hybrid For

• Average-weight people
• Lightweight stomach sleepers
• Hot sleepers

Who We Recommend the Nectar Hybrid For

• Couples
• Budget shoppers
• People who need a longer trial

Explore our Nectar Hybrid Mattress Review.

Who We Recommend the Casper Wave Hybrid For

• Combination sleepers
• People with lower back pain
• Side sleepers

Who We Recommend the WinkBed For

• Sleepers with shoulder pain
• Those looking for a deep hug
• People interested in a lifetime warranty

Interested? Read our full Winkbed Mattress Review.

Who We Recommend the Wave Hybrid For

• People who experience hot flashes
• People with mobility issues
• Partners with different sleeping habits

Who We Recommend the Original Hybrid For

• People who prefer more bounce
• Those in need of a thinner mattress
• Sleepers with pressure build-up

Learn more in our Casper Original Hybrid Mattress Review.

Who We Recommend the Wave Hybrid For

• Hybrid fans
• Luxury shoppers
• Hot sleepers

Who We Recommend the Casper Original For

• Those interested in a memory foam bed
• Budget shoppers
• People with shoulder pain

Check out our Casper Original Mattress Review.

The Casper Wave Hybrid is a luxury mattress that delivers a luxurious sleeping experience. The quality is noticeable when you remove it from its packaging, from the sturdy design to the premium stitching and durability. This bed’s medium-firm feel should fit most people, plus its excellent motion isolation, edge support, and cooling makes it a great option for couples.

The zoned support and foam comfort layers also work well for people with back pain. However, those on a budget, as well as those who want a super firm or soft mattress probably aren’t the best match for this mattress.