My Purple vs. Tempur-Cloud® Bed Comparison for 2024

Written by Loren Bullock, Lead Product Tester

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Purple vs. Tempur-Cloud®: which one of these unique state-of-the-art mattresses is right for you? Our experts are here to help.

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The Purple and the TEMPUR-Cloud® are both well-known and innovative mattresses. The Purple is a 9.5-inch tall mattress with a unique GelFlex® Grid designed to adapt to your sleeping position and weight distribution for fantastic support and pressure relief. The TEMPUR-Cloud® is a 10-inch tall mattress made of Tempur® material, which NASA originally designed as a memory foam intended to provide extra cushioning to astronauts while taking off.

My Purple vs Tempur-Pedic comparison will look at how Purple’s flagship model stacks up against Tempur-Pedic’s TEMPUR-Cloud® model. Continue reading to see if one of these two popular mattresses is the right choice for you. 

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

The Purple’s sinkage and support are adaptive, meaning these qualities depend on your sleeping position and weight distribution. This makes the Purple an excellent option for sleepers in all positions, as the sinkage can range from a gentle cradle to a deep hug. The Purple provides some bounce to aid mobility.

The TEMPUR-Cloud® has no bounce, and the extra sinkage should feel more like a consistent deep hug. Due to high sinkage, I don’t recommend the TEMPUR-Cloud® for stomach sleepers or people with limited mobility.

Comparing Motion Transfer

Motion transfer describes the motion transferred from one side of the mattress to the other. A bed that can keep motion isolated is a big plus since couples and co-sleepers can sleep more comfortably and avoid getting woken up when their partner, pets, or kids toss and turn or get in and out of bed.

The Purple put up an average performance regarding motion transfer. However, it didn’t prevent it enough, and I wouldn’t put this bed high on my list for co-sleepers. The TEMPUR-Cloud® did a great job with motion isolation, with its memory foam going the extra mile.

Comparing Cooling

A great cooling mattress is helpful for hot sleepers and people in warmer climates. Memory foam mattresses that don’t incorporate extra cooling features can often trap heat. While the TEMPUR-Cloud® has a breathable, moisture-wicking cover, it has no cooling mechanisms, such as gel, in the memory foam so that it will run hotter. As such, if you fall into one of the categories above, I’d recommend avoiding this bed. 

Those who live in a warmer climate or are worried about being too warm in their sleep may prefer the Purple. The GelFlex Grid® allows for ample airflow, and I could feel heat being pulled away from my body when I tested this mattress.

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Purple Construction

The Purple is a 9.5-inch mattress featuring a SoftFlex knit cover intended to complement the feel of their GelFlex® Grid material. This breathable cover extends over all three layers, and the SoftFlex material is composed of a blend of polyester, viscose, and lycra. Beneath the cover, the Purple features its unique grid made of Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ and two layers of polyurethane foam.

• The top layer is the 2-inch thick GelFlex™ grid, constructed with temperature-neutral Hyper-Elastic Polymer™. This layer is cushioning and responsive, offering adaptive support that should adjust to suit your sleeping position.
• The center is 3.5 inches of medium-soft polyurethane foam, which acts as a secondary comfort layer and a transition layer between the polymer layer and firmer support base.
• The bottom is 4 inches of medium-firm polyurethane foam, working as a support unit. This layer should give the mattress a sturdy shape and durability.

TEMPUR-Cloud® Construction

The TEMPUR-Cloud® is a 10-inch foam mattress with a breathable, moisture-wicking 360° stretch cover. Most of the mattress is made of Tempur® material, a form of memory foam highly popular for pressure relief. NASA initially developed it to provide enhanced cushioning to astronauts, eventually finding its way into the mattress market.

• The comfort layer of this mattress is made of slow-moving Tempur® material, designed to be soft and cushioning. This comfort layer should hug your body and relieve pressure accumulation.
• The center of the bed is a support layer made of firmer, slower-moving Tempur® material, providing a transition layer between the comfort foam above and the support layer below. This middle unit should be conforming and pressure-relieving, helping to soothe aches.
• The base layer of the TEMPUR-Cloud® is made of firm premium foam for further support and durability.

Comparing Company Policies & Price

• Warranty – The average mattress lasts about 10 years. Both companies offer a 10-year warranty, which should cover any manufacturing defects within the mattress’ lifespan.
• Shipping – Both companies ship free within the contiguous United States. Purple offers white glove delivery on some models of their beds, but not on the Purple. 
• Trial Period – Both companies offer a comparable trial period. The Purple comes with a 100-night trial period, while the TEMPUR-Cloud® has a 90-night trial period.
• Returns – Purple requests that you try the mattress for at least 21 days before returning it and that it is clean and undamaged upon return. Similarly, Tempur-Pedic asks that you try their mattress for 30 days before returning it, and then you can call them via phone to discuss the return and whether they can accommodate your needs.
• Price – The TEMPUR-Cloud® will be the more expensive option of the two at roughly double the price of the Purple.

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