The Purple brand has been a huge disappointment in the long run. My wife and I extensively tested several brands at the store and Purple seemed to edge out Tempur-pedic in terms of comfort and price. The bed was great for the first 6 months or so also. I compared it to sleeping on a waterbed without all the motion, leaks or temperature issues. The bed began sagging where we slept though and now a little over 2 years later is outright painful to sleep in. If we'd bought a junk bed for a few hundred bucks, I'd expect a 2 year lifespan. This was supposed to be a premium brand though, and we certainly paid a premium price for it.
For what it's worth, my best guess as to the cause of the problem without dismantling the mattress, is that the springs underneath the actual purple material wore out. The purple material is heavy. The mattress weights a few hundred pounds and I've joked more than once that you could knock somebody out with a purple pillow. The weight of the purple gridwork plus two people is too much for springs that were already designed to allow the mattress to be delivered compressed and rolled up like a burrito.
Bottom line, don't waste your money. The bed will feel fabulous at first but will wear out FAR too soon for it's price point. Purple would be better off sticking to seat cushions or mattress toppers in my opinion.
Prior to getting this mattress, we went through two other mattresses with in an 8 year span. First one was a pillow top and the second one was a regular innerspring. The pillow top ended up being too soft and then lost it's shape with a big dip after a few years. We got the other mattress for more firmness which was nice and first then it started losing it's shape by leaving dips where we laid and creating a hump down the middle. After trying the purple mattresses in store, we fell in love with the original purple 3 which is now the hybrid premier 3 which I believe has been improved. Our 3 has been great these past 7 years without any loss in shape, no dips and looks like new still. Having this great comfort for so long and not having to purchase another mattress is what we love most.
This review is for Purple Hybrid Premier 3 (f.k.a. Purple.3)
Still have yet to sleep on it straight through like sales...
Still have yet to sleep on it straight through like sales said to do.
However the smell of the bed from whatever materials it's made from have a strong order and took a little over 6 months to go away, so for little over 6 months no use the bed at all. But my dog sure loves it no matter what.
This review is for Purple Hybrid (f.k.a. Purple.2)
Just got my Purple 4 yesterday. Slept on it last nite. I know I will need to give it time to really test it out. So far first impression from a 220+ person. The 4 is VERY soft. So much I thought there was no way it could support a large person. I stood corrected. You feel like you sink down a bit. I'm an avid side sleeper, rarely sleep on my back ever. I felt cradled last nite, no pressure on my hips and shoulder. I did find it a bit of a struggle to turn on the other side, more then what I seen watching videos on the Purple 4, but these were very trim ppl. I have to say I slept pretty darn good. Woke up with no pains at all. It really is the most comfortable bed I ever slept on. My dogs slept good as well. My male black lab was hogging my side of the bed and didn't move all nite. Every time I turned over there he was in the same position till the morning, and I had to wake him up. I also bought the platform base, mattress pad and sheets. I normally sleep very hot, but even with a new Korean mink blanket I woke up cool. My comparison is coming from recently having the Tempur Pedic Adapt Medium Hybrid. I did not care for it. Every time I sat on that bed I felt the coils at the bottom, and if I turned hard I felt the coils. Not with the purple, a solid thick mattress. You can jump on the bed and feel no bottom. Unbelievable coolness. I'll update as the months go by for a comparison.
This review is for Purple Hybrid Premier 4 (f.k.a. Purple.4)
Owned for: Less than a year
Condition: Like new
45 - 54 years old
Female
Side Sleeper
200-250 lbs
Prefers Medium Feel
Acid Reflux, Allergies, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Neck Pain, Plus Size, Sleep Apnea, Sleeping Hot
