Product Review · Mattresses · #5 Ranked
Casper Element
Entry-level 2-layer all-foam · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 81
At $426.18 the Casper Element is Casper's cheapest bed: a simple two-layer all-foam mattress that competes with Zinus and Novilla while carrying the Casper name and customer service. Value leads at 84 and Warranty at 95 for the ten-year limited term, with Features at 58 because there is no zoned support or coil layer and only ten inches of basic foam, which owners say feels firmer than medium and bottoms out for heavier sleepers. The caveat is the trial: the 100-night window requires Casper as the seller, otherwise Amazon's 30 days applies. It suits lighter sleepers and guest rooms where a known brand matters more than premium construction.
What you're getting
- Queen 60" x 80" x 10", 68 lb, ships compressed in a box
- 2 layers: breathable Flex Foam over durable base foam
- Medium feel, balanced support for all sleep positions
- Open-cell Flex Foam for airflow; weight limit listed at 1,000 lb
- Polycotton tight-top cover, spot clean only
- CertiPUR-US certified foams and fiberglass-free build
- 100-night trial and 10-year limited warranty through Casper
- No zoned support or coils; owners say it sleeps firmer than medium
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Queen 60" x 80" x 10", 2-layer foam, 68 lb
- Medium feel; open-cell Flex Foam for airflow
- CertiPUR-US, fiberglass-free; 10-year warranty
- Price$426.18
- TierEntry-level 2-layer all-foam
- Category rank#5 of 10
Should you buy the Casper Element?
The Casper Element is Casper's entry-level bed, a two-layer all-foam queen at $426.18 for someone who wants a recognized brand name and a proper trial without paying Casper Original prices. It ranks fifth in mattresses with strong Reliability and Satisfaction scores. It is best for lighter sleepers, guest rooms and first apartments. If you need zoned support or coils, the Casper Original Hybrid is the full-featured version at $1,196; if you just want cheap, the Zinus Green Tea is $249.
Where it earns its score
- Reliability of 89. A simple two-layer build with little to go wrong, backed by a 10-year warranty.
- Brand trial at a budget price. 100 nights through Casper, which the Zinus and Novilla do not offer beyond Amazon's 30-day window.
- Breathable Flex Foam. Open-cell top layer for airflow, and the listing states a 1,000 lb weight limit.
- Fiberglass-free and certified. CertiPUR-US foams under a polycotton tight-top cover.
What to know first
- Features score 58. No coils, no zoning, no euro top. It is the plainest bed in this group.
- Sleeps firmer than medium. Owners consistently report it firmer than Casper's rating.
- Spot clean only. The cover does not come off for washing.
- Only 10 inches thick. Thinner than the 12-inch Nectar and DreamCloud beds, which matters for heavier sleepers.
Our verdict
The Casper Element scores 81, Good Buy, and ranks fifth. It is the right pick for a guest room or a lighter sleeper who wants Casper's trial and warranty for under $500. For a primary bed for two adults, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid adds coils and a lifetime warranty for $699 and scores 83.
DreamCloud Classic Hybrid
Questions buyers ask
Is the Casper Element firm?
Casper calls it medium, but most owners say it sleeps firmer than that.
Does the Casper Element have a trial?
Yes, 100 nights and a 10-year limited warranty through Casper.
Casper Element or Zinus Green Tea?
The Element scores 81 at $426.18 with a brand trial; the Zinus scores 80 at $249 with only Amazon's return window. Both are all-foam.
Ready to check it out?
Casper Element · ViperScore 81 · Good Buy · $426.18
How the other 9 mattresses scored
83DreamCloud Classic Hybrid
83Purple Mattress
82Nectar Classic 12"
81Nectar Classic Hybrid
81Novilla Bliss 12"
80Zinus Green Tea 12"
80Sealy Dreamlife Hybrid
80Casper Original Hybrid
79Purple Plus
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