Product Review · Mattresses · #10 Ranked
Purple Plus
Gel grid with extra comfort foam layer · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 9 2026
Why it scored a 79
At $1,680.00 the Purple Plus adds a softer comfort foam layer under the same two-inch GelFlex Grid as the original Purple, which most people find more forgiving. Quality leads at 88 and Features at 86 for the grid, SoftFlex cover and edge-support perimeter, while Value drags at 56 because it costs $400 more than the original Purple with no coils, so edge support is foam-only. The caveats are a heavy 109-pound build, only 237 reviews at 4.2, and a 100-night trial limited to Purple direct purchases; Amazon's window is 30 days. It suits side sleepers who like the grid feel but want more give and can afford the premium.
What you're getting
- Queen 60" x 80" x 11", 109 lb, hypoallergenic, made in USA
- 3-layer build: 2" GelFlex Grid, comfort foam, base foam
- Medium feel with more give than the original Purple
- Grid air channels keep the sleep surface temperature-neutral
- SoftFlex stretch cover; edge-support foam perimeter
- CertiPUR-US certified foams, fiberglass-free construction
- 100-night Purple trial and 10-year warranty
- No coils, so edge support is foam-only; heavy at 109 lb
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Queen 60" x 80" x 11", 3-layer build, 109 lb
- Medium feel; 2" GelFlex Grid over comfort foam
- Fiberglass-free, made in USA; 10-year warranty
- Price$1,680.00
- TierGel grid with extra comfort foam layer
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the Purple Plus?
The Purple Plus is the softer, thicker version of the Purple Mattress: the same two-inch GelFlex Grid with an added comfort-foam layer for a medium feel with more give. It costs $1,680.00 for a queen and ranks tenth in mattresses, not because it is a bad bed but because it charges $400 over the original Purple without adding coils. It suits a side sleeper who tried the original and wanted it softer. Most people should buy the Purple Mattress and keep the $400.
Where it earns its score
- Quality of 88 and Features of 86. Both near the top of the category.
- Softer grid feel. The extra comfort foam under the grid takes some edge off the original's polarizing surface.
- Temperature-neutral. Same open-channel grid as the original, so it does not trap heat.
- Edge-support foam and made in the USA. A foam perimeter, fiberglass-free build and CertiPUR-US foams.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 56. $400 more than the Purple Mattress for a foam layer, and no coils at $1,680.
- Heaviest bed we ranked. 109 lb for a queen, so moving or rotating it is a two-person job.
- Foam-only edges. Without coils, edge support depends on the perimeter foam.
- Same base rules as the original. Solid platform or close-spaced slats.
Our verdict
The Purple Plus scores 79, Fair Buy, ranking tenth. It is a good mattress at a poor price. Buy it only if you have tried the original Purple and want a softer version. Otherwise the Purple Mattress scores 83 at $1,280 and delivers the same grid and cooling.
Purple Mattress
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between the Purple Plus and the Purple Mattress?
The Plus adds a comfort-foam layer under the same two-inch GelFlex Grid for a softer medium feel, is 11 inches tall and costs $1,680 versus $1,280.
Does the Purple Plus have coils?
No. It is a three-layer build of grid, comfort foam and base foam, with edge-support foam around the perimeter.
How heavy is the Purple Plus?
About 109 lb for a queen, the heaviest mattress we ranked.
Ready to check it out?
Purple Plus · ViperScore 79 · Fair Buy · $1,680.00
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