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Casper vs Puffy In Depth Comparison
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Construction
Casper Mattresses8.9
Original Hybrid Mattress
The construction of this mattress is in four distinct layers, each serving a purpose.
Details
Polyurethane Top Layer
On the first layer is a polyurethane foam which is breathable and allows for cooling.
Memory Foam Layer
Beneath the polyurethane foam lies a memory foam which is unique in spine alignment while serving as a supporting layer.
Polyurethane Supporting Layer
Another polyurethane foam is second to the last layer. This one screams of more quality and firmness than the one atop the layers. This is due to its position in the supporting layers.
Hybrid Base Layer
Underneath the three layers of this mattress is a hybrid polyurethane foam with innersprings for reinforced support.
Wave Hybrid Mattress
With special attention given to coolness and comfort, this mattress comes in 5 unique layers.
Details
Polyurethane Top Layer
At the top of the descending layers of this mattress, there is a polyurethane foam which is breathable with a special Cooling technology – AirScape. Undeniably, coolness is a given here.
Original Latex Layer
Just beneath the polyurethane gracing the top as cover is another layer of foam sourced from natural latex for added softness and comfort.
Memory Foam Layer
Sitting at the layer is a memory foam significant for contouring and back support.
Polyurethane Supporting Layer with Gel Pods
Just before the last layer is another not too rigid polyurethane foam serving as supporting layer. It’s not alone. Paired alongside gel pods, it’s renewed softness, more comfort and better spine alignment for the sleeper.
Original Polyurethane Hybrid Foundation
At the foot of it all, lies a hybrid foam made of original Polyurethane foam and innersprings for even more support. The springs create a bouncy feel and aids more air flow.
Nova Hybrid Mattress.
This mattress features 7 layers of support all in the foundation layer and all incorporated into four basic layers which include:
Polyurethane Top Layer
As seen in the other brands, a breathable Polyurethane foam sits at the top most layer providing non-stop air flow and cooling effect.
Zoned Polyurethane Foam
At the second layer is a zoned polyurethane foam that is equally breathable and soft.
Contoured Memory Foam
At the third layer of this mattress construction is a contoured Memory foam to contour the body perfectly and serve the back sleeper well.
Hybrid Foundation
At the base layer is a hybrid combination of Polyurethane foam and individually wrapped coils for extra lift and maximum air flow.
Puffy Mattresses9.4
Puffy mattresses are fully manufactured in the USA and meet the highest standard:
- Support Layer: Puffy’s Core Support Layer is designed to align your spine and prevent pain and discomfort. It is thick and supports the entire body.
- Multiple Layers: Puffy’s Royal Mattresses contain 5 layers that support the body and supports all sleeping positions including side, back, and stomach.
- SMT Cloud: This feature eliminates heat absorption and improves airflow, making it easy and comfortable to use the mattress no matter how hot the weather is.
Puffy Mattress
This mattress construction features 3 unique layers of foams, each offering its own distinct quality to make up what customers see and enjoy. It is also designed to rest on any surface. Let’s look into the details of this construction.
Cooling Cloud Gel Foam Top Layer
The first layer of this mattress from the top is a proprietary cooling Cloud foam. This foam is 1.5″ thick and is made from polyurethane with gel fused into it. It is manufactured using the exclusive Variable Pressure Foaming (VPF) system of the Puffy brand which is environmentally friendly.
Climate Comfort Foam
On the second layer, there is another Polyurethane foam made using the same VPF process. This one is even more breathable and serves to ease pressure from the back as well as resist erratic temperatures. This layer is 1.5″ thick just like its counterpart above.
Firm Base Layer
This 7″ core support foam is also a product of Polyurethane and through the same VPF process. It serves as an adequate foundation for this mattress.
All the polyurethane used in the construction of these layers is non-latex.
Puffy Lux Mattress
This latest addition to the mattress luxury and comfort style of the puffy brand comes in four exclusive layers. Each is geared to affording the sleeper every comfort needed to enjoy a sound sleep.
Cloud Cooling Foam
Same 1.5″ of Polyurethane non-latex foam covers the top of this mattress. It followed same VPF process which is a patented system of the Puffy brand.
Body Adapting Dual Cloud Foam
This particular feature is exclusive to the Lux Mattress. Same VPF style and same Polyurethane non-latex material but was designed to be super adaptive and made to contour the body properly. It’s a great pressure reliever and you feel like a baby cradled in it.
Climate Comfort Foam
Another 2″ polyurethane foam sits in the third layer and was manufactured with the same VPF process. This eases pressure off the body and can withstand temperature instability.
Rigid Support Core
At the base is a sturdy support 7″ foam made of Polyurethane and designed with the VPF process. This base ensures durability and optimal support is attained.
Durability
Casper Mattresses8.7
All three mattresses from Casper are built with durable foams in their bases and in every other layer. This makes the question of durability negligible and to further to substantiate this, a warranty is in place.
Puffy Mattresses9.6
For a mattress brand to clinch the covetous rank of Best Mattress in 2020 then durability is not even a question. All materials exude quality and all products stand the test of time.
Comfort and Coolness
Puffy Mattress
The cooling gel cloud layer of this mattress which covers the top is very adaptive to the surrounding temperature. It is soft, breathable, and cradles you in sweet comfort. Being breathable allows for airflow so you stay cool all night.
And then there’s the climate comfort layer that neutralizes the ambient temperature to keep you stabilized and comfortable.
Puffy Lux
With the top layer which is a literary cooling cloud, you are assured of a hug in its sheets while you sleep without the interruptions of heat.
The climax of this comfort sets in with the plush double cloud layer that contours your body like it’s bespoke and eases off pressure from your back.
There is an additional comfort layer that acclimatizes with the climate to keep you slightly warm in winter and cool in hot summer nights.
Cooling and Comfort
Casper Mattresses8.7
Original Hybrid Mattress
To ensure maximum coolness is attained, the cover of this mattress come with a layer of Airscape foam which was intentionally made porous so it can be breathable. Breathability leads to increased air flow and coolness. The memory foam in the mix is soft and comforting as it contours your body frame carefully.
Wave Hybrid Mattress
A mixture of foam and coils is the perfect definition of comfort and coolness. But there’s more.
Here there are 3 layers of perforated foam which are sheer breathable. To further assure coolness is non-negotiable, there’s a cooling gel in the mix. The coils beneath gives you the added lift and the premium polyurethane foam ensures you feel cozy in it’s softness.
Nova Hybrid Mattress
There are two layers of this mattress that assures any sleeper of sheer comfort and coolness. The first layer is the Airscape layer that is soft and breathable. The other layer is split into 3 firmness level for back support.
With the Airscape technology in place, it’s non-stop cooling effect for any sleeper. It allows for maximum traffic of air in and out of the mattress due to its perforated surface. Thus cooling is achieved.
Puffy Mattresses9.4
Puffy Mattress
The cooling gel cloud layer of this mattress which covers the top is very adaptive to the surrounding temperature. It is soft, breathable, and cradles you in sweet comfort. Being breathable allows for air flow so you stay cool all night.
Puffy Lux
With the top layer which is a literary cooling cloud, you are assured of a hug in its sheets while you sleep without the interruptions of heat.
The climax of this comfort sets in with the plush double cloud layer that contours your body like it’s bespoke and eases off pressure from your back.
Back Pain Support
Casper Mattresses8.7
Original Hybrid Mattress
With three zones dedicated for support, you can be rest assured that your spine and every other back related pains are considered in the construction of this mattress.
There is a rigid foam on the base layer with innersprings that helps to balance your spine properly. The memory foam also works for spine alignment while the sturdy original Polyurethane foam relieves pressure off your back.
Wave Hybrid Mattress
There are supportive gel pods immersed into the supporting layer of this mattress. They are intentionally positioned in the waist and lower back region to keep your spine in proper alignment while preventing them from sinking too low.
Nova Hybrid Mattress
The Nova Hybrid has a zoned memory foam that contours the back perfectly while emphasizing on the back and shoulders. This prevent the sleeper from sinking too deep while his/her weight is evenly distributed to reduce pressure on the back region. This back alignment feature is also supported by it’s hybrid construction of individually wrapped coils.
Puffy Mattresses9.4
Puffy Mattress
The cloud cooling layer of this mattress tagged along with a firm support base in its construction is to suit the body like clothing and provide back support.
The support core is also designed to align the spine and ease pressure off it.
Puffy Lux
Intentional designed to ease pressure from the spine, the support core layer of this mattress contours the body and aligns the spine to ensure your back, shoulder and neck regions are soothed in comfort.
Trial and Warrenty
Casper Mattresses8.8
All mattresses from Casper have a limited 100 nights usage for trial. Afterwards you can return your mattress and get your money back if you feel unsatisfied by the quality or witness any defects.
The mattresses also come with a limited 10 year warranty.
Puffy Mattresses9.5
For both mattresses, you are given 101 nights after purchase to try them out and see how they keep to the promises of their makers.
If after 101 nights, you are not satisfied, you are free to return the mattress and get a refund. Returns are always hassle-free.
For warranty, it’s a lifetime assurance of quality. This mattress threatens to outlast you. So after purchase, you might not be needing another mattress as long as you live.
For the rest of your life with any puffy mattress, you get a replacement if it fails you completely in construction.
Sleeping Type
Casper Mattresses8.8
Original Hybrid Mattress
This original hybrid mattress caters for the needs of every sleeper.
For side sleepers, the zoned support layer cuddles the shoulder and keeps the rest of the body especially the spine in proper alignment.
The back and stomach sleepers are not left out. This hybrid mattress sits on the medium firm position of the firmness scale and covers every kind of sleeper.
Wave Hybrid Mattress
At 6.5 on the firmness scale, the wave hybrid might not be the ideal one-firmness-fits-all sleepers kind of mattress.
Back Sleepers
For back sleepers, the coils beneath provide support and adequate firmness at the back coupled with a memory foam layer that contours perfectly. An additional latex layer limits sinkage to crown it all for back sleepers.
Side Sleepers
For side sleepers, this is also a great mattress so long as they are not too heavy.
Stomach Sleepers
For the stomach sleepers, this might not be the ideal mattress since it’s top layers are super soft and might not provide the needed firmness for their hips.
Nova Hybrid Mattress
The Nova hybrid mattress is on the medium soft range on the firmness scale.
For side and back sleepers, this mattress is ideal but for stomach sleepers, they might need to reconsider because this mattress might not grant them the extra support they need for their hips.
Puffy Mattresses9.5
Puffy Mattress
Puffy mattress was designed to suit all kinds of sleepers. At the medium-firm position on the firmness scale, it’s ideal for just anyone. This has even earned the brand numerous awards for providing the best mattresses for everyone.
Puffy Lux
The same goes for the Puffy Lux. Designed for a variety of sleepers so everyone goes home with something tailored for them. Whether you are a back sleeper, side sleeper, or stomach sleeper, the gentle cooling touch, contouring nature and full spine support of this mattress will attend to you like never before.
Dimensions
Mattress Name | Mattress Size | Dimensions W L H | Weight |
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Original Mattress | TWIN | 39” x 75” x 11” | 46 Lbs |
Original Mattress | TWIN XL | 38” x 80” x 11” | 50 Lbs |
Original Mattress | Full | 54" x 75" x 11" | 67 Lbs |
Original Mattress | Queen | 60" x 80" x 11" | 79 Lbs |
Original Mattress | King | 76" x 80" x 11" | 101 Lbs |
Original Mattress | King Cal | 72" x 84" x 11" | 100 Lbs |
Nova Hybrid Mattress | TWIN | 38" x 75" x 12" | 60 Lbs |
Nova Hybrid Mattress | TWIN XL | 38" x 80" x 12" | 62 Lbs |
Nova Hybrid Mattress | Full | 53" x 75" x 12" | 84 Lbs |
Nova Hybrid Mattress | Queen | 60" x 80" x 12" | 89 Lbs |
Nova Hybrid Mattress | King | 76" x 80" x 12" | 125 Lbs |
Nova Hybrid Mattress | King Cal | 72" x 84" x 12" | 127 Lbs |
Wave Hybrid Mattress | TWIN | 38” x 75” x 13" | 68 Lbs |
Wave Hybrid Mattress | TWIN XL | 38” x 80” x 13" | 72 Lbs |
Wave Hybrid Mattress | Full | 53” x 75” x 13" | 94 Lbs |
Wave Hybrid Mattress | Queen | 60” x 80” x 13" | 113 Lbs |
Wave Hybrid Mattress | King | 76” x 80” x 13" | 143 Lbs |
Wave Hybrid Mattress | King Cal | 72” x 84” x 13" | 143 Lbs |
Puffy Mattress | TWIN | 39” x 75” x 10” | 41 Lbs |
Puffy Mattress | TWIN XL | 39” x 80” x 10” | 45 Lbs |
Puffy Mattress | Full | 54” x 75” x 10” | 58 Lbs |
Puffy Mattress | Queen | 60” x 80” x 10” | 69 Lbs |
Puffy Mattress | King | 76” x 80” x 10” | 87 Lbs |
Puffy Mattress | King Cal | 72” x 84” x 10” | 87 Lbs |
Puffy Lux Mattress | TWIN | 39” x 75” x 12” | 45 Lbs |
Puffy Lux Mattress | TWIN XL | 39” x 80” x 12” | 50 Lbs |
Puffy Lux Mattress | Full | 54” x 75” x 12” | 63 Lbs |
Puffy Lux Mattress | Queen | 60” x 80” x 12” | 75 Lbs |
Puffy Lux Mattress | King | 76” x 80” x 12” | 95 Lbs |
Puffy Lux Mattress | King Cal | 72” x 84” x 12” | 95 Lbs |
Conclusion
Casper and Puffy are both new generation mattress manufacturing brands with lots of quality in their offerings. Casper offers three mattresses; all hybrids while Puffy offers two mattresses (Hybrid and Foam) .
When it comes to comfort and support, both invested resources in assuring every sleeper of optimal comfort in a cool mattress and full support in pressure points.
Puffy beats Casper to the support offering with zoned Polyurethane foams in its construction which promises better contouring and alleviation of pressure from pressure points in the back, shoulders and hips.
Puffy also takes the comfort level higher a bit with the use of a special cooling technology which dissipates heat faster and allows for maximum air for a cooler sleep.