Casper Mattress Review

Product Description

Casper is one of the prominent names in the growing bed-in-a-box mattress industry. Casper was one of the pioneer manufacturers in shipping mattresses in a box. The company has since expanded to create a line of sleeping goods, including four signature mattresses: Casper Element, Casper Original, Casper Nova Hybrid, and Casper Wave Hybrid.

Casper Nova Hybrid was introduced in 2020 and is made out of a luxurious comfort layer of AirScape polyfoam, a polyfoam transitional layer separated into hardiness zones for varied support levels, and a pocketed coil foundation layer. A cover consisting of polyester, cotton, rayon, and spandex is also included with the Mattress. With a thickness of 12-inches, Nova Hybrid has a medium soft feel, and it is one of the softest mattresses in the Casper family.

Casper Nova Hybrid offers a variation with an extra cooling package for sleepers who sleep hot during the night. Casper Nova Hybrid Snow variant includes an additional cooling gel layer and heat dissipation bands for extra cooling.

• Material: Casper Nova Hybrid mattress has a complex build, which includes two layers of perforated breathable Polyurethane foams, then a layer of memory foam with a support layer of innerspring coils encased in foam.
• Sizes: Sizes: Casper Nova Hybrid is available in all regular sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
• Pricing: Depends on size & variety (Hybrid & Hybrid Snow)
• Shipping & Delivery: Free & contactless
• Trial & Return: 100-day trial, full refund, and pickup
• Warranty: 10 years limited mattress warranty

Pros & Cons

The ideal customers for the Casper Nova Hybrid

• Want to sink in a soft mattress with a luxurious feel
• Suitable for strict side sleepers

Not ideal Mattress for

• Sleepers who like firm mattresses
• More expensive for shoppers with a limited budget
• Heavy sleepers may experience more sagging than warranted
• Stomach sleepers wanting extra support

Firmness

Whether a mattress feels firm or soft is relatively subjective. All beds should support body weight, promote healthy spinal alignment, and ensure comfortable and restful sleeping. The majority of Casper mattresses have a medium-firm feel. Casper Nova Hybrid is the brand’s only Mattress, which sits on the softer side of the firmness scale. Softer mattresses are most significant for side sleepers with an average weight.

The top layer of perforated foam, followed by another layer of perforated AirScape polyfoam layer split into three zones – softer on the side and firmer in the middle creates a good balance and spinal alignment for side sleepers, back sleepers as well as stomach sleepers. The third layer is a memory foam layer with a unique configuration – it is split into seven bands with alternating bands of ridges, which is expected to provide precise pressure relief across the entire body surface -whether the shoulder or neck area, hip/waist area and lower half of the body.

The softness of the plush cover and the foam configuration provides a delicate balance between a “sinking in” feeling of luxury versus pressure relief across the entire body area. However, for individuals who weigh more than 230lbs, the Mattress may prove soft, and it may create issues with spinal alignment.

Material & Construction

Casper Nova Hybrid mattress has a complex build, which includes two layers of perforated breathable Polyurethane foams, then a layer of memory foam with a support layer of innerspring coils encased in foam.

• Layer 1: As with all Casper mattresses, Nova Hybrid has a top layer of proprietary Airscape foam that has small perforations, allowing heat to escape and air to circulate. It also has a plush, fluffy soft feel.
• Layer 2: Beneath the first layer is the second layer of another Airscape perforated foam that is slightly firmer and has three ergonomic zones that help adjust the spine and provide more support. The zones are softer around the shoulders and firmer in the areas where the back and hips are located. This design is intended to give additional lumbar support while also making the Mattress suitable for combination sleepers.
• Layer 3: Beneath the two layers of breathable perforated foam layers is a layer of memory foam. The memory foam layer provides targeted support to the body. The layer is divided into seven zones with alternating bands of shaped cuts that help to strengthen the supporting layer above – 3 zones of support to help gently sink shoulders and cradle hips for ergonomic spinal alignment plus, four more zones of support to add more pressure relief under shoulders, and more clearance under the waist, lower back, and hips to help align the spine.
• Layer 4: Like all Casper hybrid mattresses, Nova Hybrid’s base layer is a pocket-coil unit housed in a base polyfoam that improves the support around the perimeter of the Mattress while providing a solid and robust base for the Mattress. This foam layer around the coil provides extra edge support. The springs offer bounce and support while the rings are in the pocket, which helps to minimize movement transmission.
• Cover: All of these layers are encased in a plush, ventilated cushioned blanket-like cover that adds to the comfort of the bed. It’s made of a velvety soft, four-way stretch fabric that’s made from a combination of polyester, cotton, rayon, and spandex for a luxuriously cuddly feel.

For sleepers looking for an additional cooling effect, Casper provides a cooling package marketed as Snow Cooling Package. The Snow Cooling package has three components. The top cover is infused with a phase-changing material which gives it a cool sensation. It adds a layer of Airscape perforated foam coated with a cooling gel followed by six strips of HeatDelete™ Bands that act like thermal highways, directing heat away from the sleeper’s body to help and enable better heat dissipation.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning means that sleepers can change position quickly. Memory foam mattresses and softer foam mattresses make it harder for the sleeper to shift positions with the sinking-in feature. The top two layers are soft foam followed by a memory foam layer; even though both the foam and memory foam layers have zoned support, the sleeper will sink in. The base layer with pocket coil layers adds bounciness and responsiveness, but the overall feeling is of snug, comfortable embrace by the Mattress. Sleepers will likely have difficulty rolling over or switching positions. Casper Nova Hybrid is better than a standard memory foam mattress as far as responsiveness is concerned but is not as good as a pure innerspring mattress.

Evaluating whether a mattress provides good back support or spinal alignment and pressure relief are extremely important in choosing a mattress. The Basics of good back support are maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. The Mattress should keep your spine in roughly the same position it’s in when you’re standing. When a mattress presses back against your body with too much force in a concentrated area, the result can be localized pain, soreness, loss of circulation, excessive tossing, and other problems. In general, such “pressure points” are the most significant concern for side sleepers since that’s the position in which your body’s weight is distributed over the smallest surface area. It is less of a problem for back sleepers as the bodyweight is spread over a wider surface area, creating fewer pressure points. Pressure relief refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at the pressure points concentrated in the shoulders, hips, and lower back region of the body. Unfortunately, no mattress delivers both things equally well for all sleepers. In particular, spinal alignment and pressure relaxation capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions.

Generally, foam mattresses, particularly memory foam mattresses, tend to cradle the sleeper’s body, redistributing body weight. It can help relieve aches and soreness in the areas that exert the most force on the Mattress. Casper Nova Hybrids does a tremendous job for pressure relief, specifically for sleepers who sleep sideways.

The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam that is soft and comforting. Still, it doesn’t wrap around the body, and there are small aerations along the material’s surface that allow for heat escape, enabling comfortable sleeping. An additional layer of perforated foam further enhances the cooling effect. The third layer is a layer of memory foam with seven ergonomic zones – 3 zones of support to help gently sink shoulders and cradle hips for ergonomic spinal alignment plus, four more zones of support to add more pressure relief under shoulders, and extra support under the waist, lumbar region to help align the spine. The three layers work in conjunction to provide a relaxed setting and relieve pressure around the critical points in the body based on sleeping posture. The bottom layer of encased pocketed coil springs provides enhanced pressure relief and improved motion isolation.

One of the key features is that the Mattress provides separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ means that the middle memory foam layer has been divided into different zones, all of which feature slightly different firmness- firmer under the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders to help support proper support spine alignment. This combo is especially lovely for any sleepers suffering from lower back or shoulder pain; because it will help keep the spine in a healthy alignment without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.

People suffering from chronic back pain need significantly more pressure relief than only a soft mattress can provide. Casper Nova Hybrid is high up there on the softness scale serves the purpose well. It also aids in relieving shoulder pain due to its zoned support. It provides contouring, sinkage, and pressure relief around the shoulders. It also eases pressure on the hips for side sleepers and relieves hip pain. If you prefer something extra soft, you may want to look at the Casper Nova Hybrid Snow.

• Back Sleepers: People who sleep on their back tend to require more support — particularly around the hips, which may sink into softer mattresses and prevent proper spinal alignment. Sleepers sleeping on Casper Nova Hybrid mattress may be concerned that being plush, the medium soft Mattress may not provide enough firmness or back support. However, the pocket coils in the base area mitigate this concern largely. However, individuals on the heavier side may see some challenges.
• Side sleepers: Side sleepers will greatly appreciate Casper Nova Hybrid. With the plush comfort layer and multiple zoned support layers, the Mattress will absorb the pressure and provide a comfortable night’s sleep.
• Stomach sleepers: Getting good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can tend to sink too far with some mattresses. Stability and support are essential for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. Casper Nova Hybrid is suitable for lightweight stomach sleepers with a medium-soft configuration. Still, it may create challenges for heavy sleepers who may experience sinking in and make a spinal curvature.
• Heavy sleepers: For heavy people, the softness of the top with an innerspring coil layer may not provide enough uplift, and there is a likelihood that the stomach area could sink in.

Memory foam mattresses are generally thought of as retaining heat. The sleepers sink into the memory foam layer, creating a snug feeling and traps heat. However, the memory foam layer is not on top of the Casper Nova Hybrid mattress. Plus, Casper uses proprietary technology, AirScape™, which provides for a layer of perforated, breathable foam as the top layer of the Mattress that increases airflow and circulates air to dissipate heat. The Hybrid base with resilient springs also helps in air movement.

Advanced cooling is available with the Nova Hybrid Snow. The features include:

• Heat Delete Band: Thermal Layer to remove heat for a more extended period
• QuickCool Cover: Gives an incredible sensation as one slips in
• Cooling gel on a top of breathable, perforated foam helps sleepers to enjoy an extended calm sleep

This category rates how well a mattress can prevent other sleepers in a bed from feeling when their sleep partner rolls over, shifts, or changes positions.

The motion isolation on the Nova Hybrid is excellent. The thick comfort foam minimizes most transfer when a partner moves or gets in and out of bed. Due to its coils, many of which cause a significant bounce on the surface, hybrids can be tricky in motion isolation. Softer hybrids, such as this one, tend to fare significantly better in this area than their firmer counterparts.

Edge support is an essential consideration for couples, as poor performance limits both sleeping and sex to closer to the center of the bed, rather than its perimeter. Getting in and out of bed may also disturb your partner since the bed may bend when sitting on the edge. It is a common fact with all-foam mattresses. However, the Nova hybrid with pocketed coils provides hardier edge support than all-foam mattresses. Even with the softer foam in the upper comfort layer in Nova Hybrid’s base, support foam works well to keep the edges secure so that there is no risk of slipping off if you sleep on the edge of the Mattress.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

• Side sleepers:Side sleepers will greatly appreciate Casper Nova Hybrid. Nova Hybrid with the customized and targeted seven ergonomic zones in the memory foam layer provides excellent body contouring with responsiveness, providing an extremely satisfying sleep experience. Nova Hybrid is the top-of-the-line Mattress from Casper. Three layers of perforated foam and seven zoned/targeted memory foam layers will allow side sleepers to have soft and pressure relieving for their hips and shoulders appropriate alignment across the body. The shoulders should be able to sink deep when lying on your side so that the spine can run in a straight line. The wide pelvis should also sink in, while the legs, the waist, chest, and head should be given more support.
• Back Sleepers: People who sleep on their back tend to require more support — particularly around the hips, which may sink into softer mattresses and prevent proper spinal alignment. Back sleepers also need minor pressure relief, as the position causes fewer pressure points than other sleep styles. Nova Hybrid with the customized and targeted seven ergonomic zones in the memory foam layer provides excellent body contouring but, with responsiveness, provides a highly satisfying sleep experience. However, individuals on the heavier side may see some challenges.
• Stomach sleepers: Stability and support are particularly important for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. Achieving good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can sink too far with some mattresses. Stability and support are crucial for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. With a medium-soft configuration, Casper Nova Hybrid is suitable for lightweight stomach sleepers. Still, it may create challenges for heavy sleepers who may experience sinking in and make a spinal curvature.
• Heavy sleepers: Heavy people apply a lot of force and pressure on the bed. The Nova Hybrid with pocketed coil springs is likely to absorb the weight and provide a comfortable sleep. For heavy people, the softness of the top with an innerspring coil layer may not provide enough uplift, and there is a likelihood that the stomach area could sink in.

Product Description

Pros & Cons

Pros

Recommended for:

• Prefers to float on the mattress rather than sinking in
• Sleepers who like the combination of responsiveness of spring mattresses and softness of foam
• Prefers medium firm mattresses
• Prefers to sleep mostly on the back
• Sleepers who sleep hot

Cons

And less ideal for sleepers, who:

• Like the snug and soft feel of mattress
• Sleeps with partners and does not like sleep disturbance due to motion

Firmness

Medium

Material & Construction

• Layer 1: The mattress cover is composed of various materials, these are, lycra, rayon, cotton and recycled polyester.
• Layer 2: It is a 1.5-inch perforated polyfoam, which lends the mattress its feature of breathability and enhanced responsiveness, as compared to many memory foam mattresses. This layer also lends the mattress its bounce.
• Layer 3: This is the other 2” thick layer, made of zoned memory foam, which offers targeted support to the sleepers and is firm especially near the waist and hip area. This makes it a worthwhile choice for back sleepers.
• Layer 4: The base layer is made of 7.5” thick coils wrapped in polyfoam. These coils not only provide motion isolation but also give the mattress its bounce, edge support and breathability, while the polyfoam encasing supports the coils.

Mattress Review and Rating

This mattress uses pocketed coils, which are encased in foam. The advantage is, these coils can move independently. This helps in motion isolation, by transferring minimum motion within the core layer and makes it suitable for couples.

The Casper Original Hybrid Mattress sleeps cool, this happens as the top layer is made up of breathable perforated polyfoam top. This layer contours as per the sleeper’s body and allows for excess heat to dissipate. The following layers made up of polyfoam and coils allow for easy air circulation, where the heat doesn’t get trapped and allows for the temperature of the mattress to remain cool. The mattress offers good quality pressure relief, as the Zoned memory foam layer promotes body contouring, better spine alignment, comfort and support to the sleeper.

The Casper Original Hybrid Mattress sleeps cool, this happens as the top layer is made up of breathable perforated polyfoam top. This layer contours as per the sleeper’s body and allows for excess heat to dissipate. The following layers made up of polyfoam and coils allow for easy air circulation, where the heat doesn’t get trapped and allows for the temperature of the mattress to remain cool. The mattress offers good quality pressure relief, as the Zoned memory foam layer promotes body contouring, better spine alignment, comfort and support to the sleeper.

This mattress uses pocketed coils, which are encased in foam. The advantage is, these coils can move independently. This helps in motion isolation, by transferring minimum motion within the core layer and makes it suitable for couples.

Since the it has firm coils near the perimeter of the mattress, this gives the mattress its sturdiness. So if you are sleeping, sitting or jumping on the mattress….you can be rest assured that you won’t roll off.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

• Side Sleepers: Side sleepers with a weight less than 230 pounds very often love the medium-soft feel of this mattress. A top layer of polyfoam creates perfect harmony with their bodies. Additional advantage is the layer of memory foam, which helps in contouring and the sleeper does not sink uncomfortably against the core layer of coils. However, they sink in enough to get considerable pressure relief. It is also a zoned mattress, and the mid-section of a side sleeper’s body gets the additional support it needs, by helping in spinal alignment.
• Back Sleepers: Back sleepers who are pretty light, weighing less than 130 pounds will prefer this mattress. They get the desired cushioning, support and spinal alignment from this medium-soft mattress. Back Sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds also very often like this mattress, as they can experience deeper cradling. The zoned feature of the mattress also provides extra support around the hip region.
• Stomach Sleepers: This mattress suits well for the Stomach sleepers with a weight of less than 230 pounds. Those weighing under 130 pounds experience good support and cushioning due to the medium-soft feel. However, heavy people weighing more than 230 pounds may not prefer this mattress. The middle part of their bodies may sink too deep due to its comfort layers and medium-soft feel.

Product Description

Casper is one of the popular names in the growing bed-in-a-box mattress industry. Casper was one of the pioneers in shipping mattresses in a box. Casper Original was one of the first mattresses in the US, if not globally, to be delivered in a box. Initially seen as a novelty, Casper Original mattress changed the way people think – and buy beds online.

Casper has expanded its mattress offerings beyond Casper Original and now supports four mattress lines:

• Casper Original- the most popular
• Casper Nova Hybrid- Most Plush with New Technology
• Casper Wave Hybrid- With Advanced Support

This review highlights the key attributes, features, and pros/cons of the Casper Original mattress.   It is also Casper’s most popular and best-selling mattress.

Casper Original comes in two variations – All-foam and Hybrid. Both the variants offer sleepers options based on sleeping position, weight, and personal preferences.

• Material: Casper Original is an all-foam mattress with an upper, slim layer of breathable poly foam, a middle layer of zoned memory foam, supported by a thick base composed of dense poly foam material.
• Sizes: Casper Original is available in all regular sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
• Pricing: Depends on size & variety
• Shipping & Delivery: Free
• Trial & Return: 100-day trial, full refund, and pickup
• Warranty: 10 years limited mattress warranty

Pros & Cons

Casper Original offers a lot for sleepers.

It is recommended for sleepers, who

• Sleep in various positions and reposition frequently
• Relishes a feeling of floating on top of the mattress and not sinking into the mattress
• Prefers medium-firm mattresses
• Prefers to sleep mainly on the back

And less ideal for sleepers, who

• Like the snug and soft feel of the mattress
• Tends to sleep right at the periphery of the bed

Firmness

Whether a mattress feels firm or soft is relatively subjective. All beds should support body weight, promote healthy spinal alignment, and ensure comfortable and restful sleeping. Whether a mattress is fluffy and plush (what mattress companies call soft) or less so (what companies call firm) is purely defined based on personal preferences. Compared to the industry standard for determining firmness, Casper Original is classified as a medium-firm. Even though it has a memory foam layer, the feeling is more of lying on top of the bed sensation versus sinking deeply into the mattress.

Foam materials are supple to the touch and provide some excellent relief at the shoulders and hips; the overall design works to lift the sleeper up and out of the structure. It creates more of an “on top” of the bed feel, which could work great for back and combination sleepers.

One of the unique features of Casper Original is that the middle memory foam layer, rather than having uniform firmness across the entire layer, is split into separate zones for Support. Zoned Support™ is a proprietary design feature from Casper which provides different firmness across the layer- firmer under the hips, Lumber areas while being softer under the shoulders and leg area to help support proper spine alignment. This combo is adorable for any sleeper suffering from lower back or shoulder pain, as it will help align the spine in a healthy position without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.

Material & Construction

Casper Original is built of 3 layers of foam. The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam that is soft and comforting. Still, it doesn’t wrap around the body, and there are small aerations along the material’s surface that allow for heat escape, enabling comfortable sleeping. The mid-layer is made of memory foam with three ergonomic zones to help gently sink shoulders and cradle hips for ergonomic spinal alignment. It is softer under the shoulders and firmer around the hips, waist, and lower back. The two layers work in conjunction to provide a relaxed setting and relieve pressure around the critical points in the body based on sleeping posture.

The bottom layer provides either dense polyfoam or encased pocketed coil springs. The Hybrid version with pocketed coil spring option offers enhanced pressure relief and improved motion isolation.

• Layer 1: The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam Casper’s Airscape™ foam using proprietary technology, which increases airflow and helps to cool. Since foam retains heat, the perforations in the foam allow the heat to dissipate.
• Layer 2:The middle layer of memory foam provides separate zones for Support. Compared to Casper Element, with the memory foam layer to the top perforated layer, sleepers will find the top comfort layer soft and pressure relieving for their hips and shoulders and the middle memory foam layer deep body-contouring with appropriate alignment.
• Layer 3: The bottom layer is either of thick, dense polyurethane foam or a hybrid version of polyurethane foam with encased pocketed coil springs to provide a durable base to prevent sinking and sagging. The hybrid version with coil provides more bounciness and better responsiveness.

The three layers of the Casper mattress are wrapped in a very soft cover that has a knit quality but has some texture.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning means that sleepers can change position quickly. Memory foam mattresses and softer foam mattresses make it harder for the sleeper to shift positions with the sinking-in feature. Since the top layer of the Casper Original is foam and not memory foam, it does not create a deep sinking in feeling as a typical memory foam mattress may make, and sleepers can shift sleeping positions reasonably quickly. The Hybrid version improves over the foam version as it with innerspring coils reflects the pressure and provides bounciness.

Evaluating whether a mattress provides good back Support or spinal alignment and pressure relief are extremely important in choosing a mattress. The key to good back support is maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. The mattress should hold your spine in roughly the same position when you’re standing. When a bed presses back against your body with too much force in a particular area, the result can be a pain, tiredness, loss of circulation, and other problems. In general, such “pressure points” are the most significant concern for side sleepers since that’s the position in which your body’s weight is spread over the smallest surface area. Pressure relief refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at the shoulders, hips, and lower back. The power of a given mattress to do this will generally depend on your weight, sleep position, and body shape. Another concern is for heavy-weight sleepers whether the foam version is firm enough to support the weight and not allow sagging to the bottom support layer.

Unfortunately, no mattress will deliver both things equally well for all sleepers. In particular, spinal alignment and pressure relaxation capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions.

• Back Sleepers: People who sleep on their back tend to require more Support — particularly around the hips, which may sink into softer mattresses and prevent proper spinal alignment. The Casper Original is a medium-firm bed with a contoured memory foam layer that allows just enough dropping in the hip area to keep the spine aligned. Back sleepers also require minor pressure relief, as the position causes fewer pressure points than other sleep styles. The addition of the memory foam layer enhances body contouring.
• Side sleepers: Side sleepers may have a challenge with Casper Original. Even though the memory foam layer has Zoned Support, which will allow shoulders to gently sink in and cradle hips for ergonomic spinal alignment, the shoulders may not sink in as much as it may create pressure points and reduced pressure relief.
• Stomach sleepers: Achieving good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can tend to sink too far with some mattresses. Stability and Support are crucial for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. The addition of the memory foam layer with the top breathable layer provides enough alignment between hip and shoulder, with the middle zone of the memory foam layer providing strong Support for the hip area of the sleeper.
• Heavy sleepers: For heavy people, they apply a lot of force and pressure; the hybrid version with pocketed coil springs is likely to better absorb the weight and provide comfortable sleep. The foam option is reasonable, but the hybrid version does a better job.

Heat retention is common in a Memory Foam mattress. The sleepers sink into the memory foam layer, creating a snug feeling and traps heat. However, the memory foam layer is not on top of the Casper Original mattress. And because the Casper is a firmer bed, the sleeper’s body doesn’t sink so deeply into it, leaving more of the body exposed to air and able to dissipate heat. Casper also used proprietary technology, AirScape™, which provides a layer of perforated, breathable foam as the mattress’s top layer that increases airflow and circulates air to dissipate heat.

This category rates how well a mattress can prevent other sleepers in a bed from feeling when their sleep partner rolls over, shifts, or changes positions. Casper Original mattresses with a foam support core absorb motion better than innerspring or pocketed coils. In case sharing your bed with a partner who tosses and turns regularly, the foam layer absorbs such movement reasonably well and lets you have an undisturbed sleep. The hybrid version with individually pocketed coils may be slightly less efficient with motion isolation vs. the dense polyfoam version.

Foam mattresses aren’t typically very supportive along the very edge of the mattress—vital if one likes to sit on the edge of the bed or tend to sleep along the border. Edge support is also an important consideration for couples, as poor performance limits sleeping and sexual interaction closer to the center of the bed rather than its perimeter. Getting in and out of bed may also disturb the partner since the bed may bend when sitting on the edge. It is a common concern with all-foam mattresses. Casper Original tends to perform reasonably well in this area. However, the hybrid version with pocketed coils provided hardier edge support.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

No matter what position we sleep in, we all need to sleep well so our bodies can heal and rejuvenate. The fact is, we shrink by one to two inches during the day. The compaction of the intervertebral discs explains this phenomenon following a loss of liquid. The fluid restores the discs during the night. For this to work, sleeping in a good position is essential. What do we mean by a good position? There are three sleep postures: Side, back, and stomach sleepers, and then some who may prefer a combination of such postures. All three have different needs and, therefore, specific experiences regarding the comfort, Support, and flexibility that the mattress should offer them.

• Side Sleepers: The majority of people sleep on the side. In this position, most of the body’s weight rests on the shoulders, hips, and legs. It is, therefore, important that the area of the body can sink properly into the mattress while the waist needs to be supported and the spine aligned. It avoids waking up with pain in the neck and back. The areas that support the neck and pelvis should be flexible and reduce pressure on these areas. The Casper mattress with memory foam ensures an ergonomic position and body contouring that protects the spinal curve allowing them to relax during the night; however, the shoulder section is likely firmer, which may create pressure points.
• Back Sleepers: If you are more of a sleeper lying on your back, it is also important that your shoulders and hips can sink far enough into the mattress to avoid painful arches. Casper Original mattress provides the required Support for the body to maintain spinal alignment.
• Stomach Sleepers: For stomach sleepers, a less flexible mattress with a good level of firmness is most suitable. It prevents your stomach from sinking in too far, which would reduce your body movements and lead to curvature. It leads to shoulder problems and tension in the neck. Casper Original having memory foam with a perforated top layer is a suitable choice except for sleepers who weigh more than 230 lbs. The hybrid version is preferred over the all-in foam version.
• Combination Sleepers-Those who alternate between various positions: Are you one of those people who exhaust the entire range of positions by going from back to stomach, then to the side, then back again in a single night? You are not alone. Studies reveal that most people change their position about 20 times a night. The Casper Original ensures an excellent distribution of the weight of the body. It reduces the load on the pressure points and offers the necessary support. Another plus point, the memory foam always returns to its original shape with each change of position. Even when you get up and thus prevents any hollow formation. However, for the sleeper who weighs more than 230 lbs., the base layer may not be as supportive as some of the more premier offerings.

Product Description

Casper is one of the pioneer names in the growing bed-in-a-box mattress industry. Casper was one of the pioneers in shipping mattresses in a box. The brand has grown to create a line of sleeping goods, including four signature mattresses: Casper Element, Casper Original, Casper Nova Hybrid, and Casper Wave Hybrid.

This review highlights the key attributes, features, and pros/cons of the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress.

It is also Casper’s premier offering, featuring unique gel pods to stay calm, natural latex foam layer to provide a soft and bouncy feeling and at the same time relieve pressure and provide back support. It is Casper’s most supportive mattress to relieve aches and pains. The Wave Hybrid does an excellent job of mixing support and softness to provide a wonderful combination of pressure relief and lift. It is advantageous for those who suffer from back discomfort when sleeping or heavy people who need durable support. It is the choice of back sleepers, hot sleepers, and even many side sleepers.

The 13-inch-thick Wave Hybrid is a hybrid model having five separate layers. Four layers of proprietary foam, including a layer of natural latex foam, rest on pocketed, foam-wrapped flush core coils for extra bounce, breathability, and edge support.

Casper Wave Hybrid offers a Casper Wave Hybrid Snow variation which features an extra cooling package for sleepers who sleep hot during the night. Casper Wave Hybrid Snow variant includes an additional cooling gel layer and heat dissipation bands for extra cooling.

• Material: Casper Wave Hybrid mattress has a complex build, which includes a top layer of perforated breathable Polyurethane foams, a layer of natural latex foam, and a layer of ergonomic zoned layer memory foam. Then it adds a fourth layer of contoured foam layers with gel pods. These layers then sit on a thick support layer of innerspring coils encased in foam.
• Sizes: Casper Wave Hybrid is available in all regular sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
• Pricing: Depends on size and variation (Hybrid and Hybrid Snow)
• Shipping & Delivery: Free
• Trial & Return: 100-day trial, full refund, and pickup
• Warranty: 10 years limited mattress warranty

Pros & Cons

Casper Wave Hybrid offers a lot for sleepers.

It is recommended for

• Those who suffer from back pain and need targeted pressure relief
• sleepers who want the combination of the bounce of spring mattresses and softness of the foam
• Hot sleepers
• Couples or those sharing a bed with a partner

And less ideal for

• More expensive for shoppers with a limited budget
• Those who prefer a highly responsive feel

Firmness

Whether a mattress feels firm or soft is relatively subjective. All beds should support body weight, promote healthy spinal alignment, and ensure comfortable and restful sleeping. Whether a mattress is fluffy (what mattress companies call soft or plush) or less so (what companies call firm) is purely defined based on personal preferences. Compared to the industry standard for determining firmness, Casper Wave Hybrid is classified as a medium-to-medium firm. It makes it an excellent option for all sleepers, including those who weigh heavier than average. However, those who weigh well over 250 lbs. may find that this mattress is a little softer.

Casper Wave Hybrid offers a balance between softness, firmness, and responsiveness because of its unique construction with multiple layers of foam, latex foam, memory foam, and a base of innerspring coils. Latex foam has a somewhat similar contouring feeling as memory foam, but the foam pushes back more against your weight, giving a greater sense of buoyancy. Casper Wave includes a latex foam layer which provides an outstanding balance to sleepers. Even having a memory foam layer, the feeling is more of lying on top of the bed sensation versus sinking deeply in the mattress. However, the foam materials are supple to the touch and provide excellent relaxation at the shoulders and hips. It elevates the sleeper up and out of the structure. It creates more of an “on top” of the bed feel, which could work great for back and combination sleepers.

One of the unique features of Casper Wave Hybrid is that the middle memory foam layer, rather than having uniform firmness across the entire layer, is split into separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ is a proprietary design feature from Casper that provides different firmness across the layer- firmer below the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders and leg area to help support proper spine alignment. The Zoned Support™ layer of memory foam is further accentuated by the underneath layer of foam, which features cup-like impressions with strategically placed gel pod insertions, providing pressure reliefs for the waist and lower back regions of sleepers. This combo is adorable for any sleeper suffering from lower back or shoulder pain. It helps keep the spine’s alignment in a healthy alignment without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.

Material & Construction

This Casper Wave Hybrid mattress consists of 5 layers enclosed in a durable and environmentally friendly mattress cover. The Wave Hybrid’s cover features natural moisture-wicking characteristics, which can help sleepers keep cool. Unlike previous Casper models, the Wave Hybrid’s exterior cannot be unzipped and removed for cleaning.

The comfort system consists of three distinct layers.

• Layer 1: The upper layer is made of perforated breathable foam Casper’s Airscape™ foam using proprietary technology, which increases airflow and helps to cool. Since foam retains heat, the perforations in the foam allow the heat to dissipate. It also has a plush, fluffy soft feel. It has also been coated with a thin layer of cooling gel material that helps regulate body temperature by absorbing excess heat. It is crucial for those who tend to sleep hot or live in warmer climates.
• Layer 2: The second layer of natural latex, which is also perforated, adds pressure relief and bounciness characteristics; a latex mattress is made of 100% natural latex derived from the sap of a rubber tree. It’s hypoallergenic and commonly designed for pressure relief to suit all types of sleepers. Latex foam has a somewhat similar contouring feeling as memory foam, but the foam pushes back more against your weight, giving a greater sense of buoyancy.
• Layer 3: Beneath the two layers of breathable perforated foam layers is a layer of memory foam. One of the unique features of Casper Wave Hybrid is that the middle memory foam layer, rather than having uniform firmness across the entire layer, is split into separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ is a proprietary design feature from Casper which provides different firmness across the layer- firmer under the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders and leg area to help support proper spine alignment. ionThis combo is especially nice for any sleepers suffering from lower back or shoulder pain. It will help keep the spine’s alignment in a healthy alignment without creating stiffness in the shoulder area.
• Layer 4 consists of polyurethane foam Zoned Support Max™ that contains gel pods under the waist and lower back. These give additional pressure relief while also providing a cooling effect.
• Layer 5: The bottom layer is a pocketed coil system that adds ‘lift, support, and airflow’ with a firmer border for enhanced edge support. The 7-inch base support foam is where the pocket coils are located. A layer of a denser poly foam surrounds it, which creates a durable base that keeps all layers intact and together. Resilient springs provide your ideal mattress with a bit of extra lift, support, and ventilation.

Mattress Review and Rating

Repositioning means that sleepers can change position quickly. Memory foam mattresses and softer foam mattresses make it harder for sleepers to shift positions with the sinking-in feature. With top layers being soft foam, followed by a latex foam and then memory foam, it realizes the benefit of body contouring but retains the responsiveness of latex foam. The base layer with pocket coil layers adds bounciness and responsiveness. Still, the overall feeling is of a snug, comfortable embrace by the mattress, neither sinking in nor floating on the top feel. Sleepers will not have difficulty rolling over or switching positions. Casper Nova Hybrid is better than a standard memory foam mattress as far as responsiveness is concerned but is not as good as a pure innerspring mattress.

Evaluating whether a mattress provides good back support or spinal alignment and pressure relief are extremely important in choosing a mattress. The basics of good back support are maintaining proper spinal alignment while you sleep. The bed should hold your spine in roughly the same position when you’re standing. When a mattress presses back against your body with too much force in a concentrated area, the result can be localized pain, soreness, loss of circulation, excessive tossing, and other problems. In general, such “pressure points” are the most significant concern for side sleepers since that’s the position in which your body’s weight is spread over the smallest surface area. It is less of a problem for back sleepers as the bodyweight is spread over a wider surface area, creating fewer pressure points. Pressure relaxation refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at the pressure points concentrated in the body’s shoulders, hips, and lower back region. Unfortunately, no mattress delivers both things equally well for all sleepers. Spinal alignment and pressure relaxation capabilities will vary across sleepers with different weights, body shapes, and sleep positions.

Generally, foam mattresses, particularly memory foam mattresses, tend to cradle the sleeper’s body, redistributing body weight. It can help relieve aches and soreness in the mattress areas that exert the most force. Casper Nova Hybrids does a tremendous job for pressure relief, specifically for sleepers who sleep sideways.

The top layer is made of perforated breathable foam that is soft and comforting. Still, it doesn’t wrap around the body, and there are small aerations along the material’s surface that allow for heat escape, enabling comfortable sleeping. An additional layer of perforated latex foam further enhances the cooling effect. The latex foam layer also provides body contouring but not all the way sinking into the mattress. In addition, the memory foam layer provides separate zones for support. Zoned Support™ means that the middle memory foam layer has been divided into different zones, all of which feature slightly different firmness- firmer under the hips, waist, and lower back while being softer under the shoulders to help support proper support spine alignment. This combo is especially lovely for sleepers suffering from lower back or shoulder pain. Underneath the memory foam layer is a layer of polyurethane foam Zoned Support Max™ that contains gel pods below the waist and lower back. These give additional pressure relief while also providing a cooling effect. Casper has built little ‘cups’ like impressions in this layer of foam, the insertion of gel pods into calculated placed pods which act together creating the “wave” of support and pressure relaxation that Casper intends, with the firmer gel pods helps to support heavier segment of the body while the carved cups are holding up the lighter part of the body.

The bottom layer of encased pocketed coil springs provides enhanced pressure relief and improved motion isolation.

• Back Sleepers: People who sleep on their back tend to require more support — particularly around the hips, which may sink into softer mattresses and prevent proper spinal alignment. Sleepers sleeping on Casper Wave Hybrid mattress may be concerned that being a plush, medium-firm mattress may not provide enough firmness or back support. However, the pocket coils in the base area and latex foam layer mitigate this concern significantly. However, individuals on the heavier side may see some challenges.
• Side sleepers: Side sleepers will greatly appreciate Casper Wave Hybrid. The mattress will absorb the pressure and provide a comfortable night’s sleep with the plush comfort layer and multiple zoned support layers.
• Stomach sleepers: Achieving good spinal alignment for stomach sleepers can often be trickier as the hips can tend to sink too far with some mattresses. Stability and support are crucial for “stomach sleepers” to not cause back or hip pain. Casper Wave Hybrid is suitable for lightweight stomach sleepers with a medium-firm configuration. Still, it may create challenges for heavy sleepers who may experience sinking in and make a spinal curvature.
• Heavy sleepers: For heavy people, the softness of the top with an innerspring coil layer may not provide enough uplift, and there is a likelihood that the stomach area could sink in.

Heat retention is common in Memory foam mattresses. The sleepers sink into the memory foam layer, creating a snug feeling and traps heat. However, the memory foam layer is not on the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress. Plus, Casper uses proprietary technology, AirScape™, which provides a layer of perforated, breathable foam as the mattress’s top layer that increases airflow and circulates air to dissipate heat. The largest source of airflow comes from the support coil. As with other hybrids, the bed is significantly cooler than foam models.

Advanced cooling is available with the Wave Hybrid Snow. The features include:

• Heat Delete Band: Thermal Layer to remove heat for a more extended period; Casper has experimented with Graphite Bands, which carries heat away from the mattress.
• QuickCool Cover: Gives an incredible sensation as one slips into the bed
• Cooling gel on a top of breathable, perforated foam helps sleepers to enjoy an extended, relaxed sleep

This category rates how well a mattress can prevent other sleepers in a bed from feeling when their sleep partner rolls over, shifts, or changes positions. The wave Hybrid with individual pocketed coils but with multiple layers of foam is likely to have efficient motion isolation functionality.

Wave Hybrid insulates movement to a greater extent than many hybrid mattresses. Wave Hybrid’s strong motion insulation can reduce disturbances overnight due to a partner moving across or moving in and out of bed at night.

The multi-layer comfort system absorbs a significant amount of movement. The Wave Hybrid is nominal responsive than the average hybrid due to its comfort layer materials and thickness. It allows the mattress to absorb and isolate more motion transfer for couples.

The Zoned memory foam together with polyfoam layers further reduces the amount of movement that reaches the core of the coil. Because springs bounce more than most foams, spiral layers sometimes transmit motion. However, Wave Hybrid uses coils with pockets encased in foam, which move separately from each other to limit movement transmission. In addition, the thick foam layers reduce the movement that reaches the core and vibrations that can come from the core.

Edge support is an essential consideration for couples, as deficient performance limits both sleeping and sex to closer to the center of the bed, rather than its perimeter. Getting in and out of bed may also disturb your partner since the bed may bend when sitting on the edge. It is a common fact with all-foam mattresses. However, the Wave hybrid with pocketed coils and latex foam provides hardier edge support than all-foam mattresses. Even with the softer foam in the upper comfort layer, Wave Hybrid’s base support foam works well to keep the edges secure so that there is no risk of slipping off if you sleep on the edge of the mattress. The thicker comfort layers may allow some sinking before an individual gets to the edge reinforcement. However, this does not restrict the mattress’s usable area, and most individuals are likely to feel safe when sitting or sleeping near the edge. The bed has support foam wrapped around the outside of the spool layer to reinforce the circumference. A more robust border gives edge support, making it easier to get in and out of bed.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

Young or old, nobody is immune to back pain, whether chronic or temporary. It is essential to pay attention to where you put your head (and back).

The Wave Hybrid mattress is one of Casper’s newest and most high-tech additions to their mattress series. Wave Hybrid is specially made to help with the adjustment of the spine and combines memory foam, latex foam, and pocket coils to create a bed that is responsive, supportive, and cuddly at the same time.

• Side Sleepers: Wave Hybrids’ closely adapted comfort system acts in combination with the targeted support of its zoned layers. It can relieve sharp pressure points from side sleep while encouraging good spine alignment.
  Since the hips and shoulders tend to be the most comprehensive parts of the body, side sleepers often experience pressure points around these body parts. The Wave Hybrid’s three-layer comfort system evenly distributes body weight, relieving these pressure points. Foam layer zones with 86 gel pods strategically placed under the waist and lower back help prevent sinking and keep the spine aligned.
  The Wave Hybrid’s medium feel will likely provide a strong balance between pressure relaxation and support for side sleepers weighing less than 230 lbs. Heavy-weight sleepers tend to invest in firm mattresses with advanced support. When sleeping on the sides of the Wave Hybrid, individuals in this weight group may experience more pressure buildup. It may cause a dipping around the hips.
• Back Sleepers: Wave Hybrid provides the best support for back sleepers with average weight. However, it is less supportive for individuals who weigh more. Back sleepers also require minor pressure relief, as the position causes fewer pressure points than other sleep styles. Wave Hybrid with superior all zone memory foam layer provides excellent body contouring and responsiveness—all help provide an extremely satisfying sleep experience.
• Stomach sleepers: Firmness and support are crucial for “stomach sleepers” not to cause back or hip aches and pain. The continuous pressure-relieving memory foam layer with the 3 top breathable layers and encased pocket coils provides superior alignment between hips and shoulders and allows cooling. It could be significant for stomach sleepers.
  Wave Hybrid’s other zoned layers use gel capsules to reinforce the center of the mattress, reducing how far a midwife’s midline can sink. Although this targeted support may make Wave Hybrid better suited for stomach sleepers than some hybrid mattresses, the medium feel and thick comfort layers can disadvantage some folks.
  The central part of the body can sink in a lot before it reaches the zoned layer. In addition, the average sensation is softer than ideal for many stomach sleepers, significantly heavier ones. Sleepers weighing below 130 pounds are likely to find Wave Hybrid solid and sturdy enough.
• Combination Sleepers: Casper Wave Hybrid makes it easy to change postures during the night—at no point does the sleeper gets a stuck feeling. It ensures more restful sleep without compromising the sleeping style. Wave Hybrid is well suited to the person tossing and frequently turning at night.
• Heavy sleepers: Heavy individuals apply a lot of force and pressure on the bed. The Wave Hybrid with pocketed coil springs, three layers of breathable foam, and one layer of all surface pressure-relieving memory foam is excellent in absorbing the weight and providing comfortable sleep all night.

Product Description

Pros & Cons

Pros

Recommended for:

• Prefers to float on the mattress rather than sinking in
• Sleepers who like the combination of responsiveness of spring mattresses and softness of foam
• Prefers medium firm mattresses
• Prefers to sleep mostly on the back
• Sleepers who sleep hot

Cons

And less ideal for sleepers, who:

• Like the snug and soft feel of mattress
• Sleeps with partners and does not like sleep disturbance due to motion

Firmness

Medium

Material & Construction

• Layer 1: This layer is made from AirScape foam. It is ventilated to allow for greater airflow.
• Layer 2: This is a natural latex foam layer that comes with six thin, thermal HeatDelete Bands that remove heat directly from the body. This layer adds bounce to the mattress.
• Layer 3: This is a perforated memory foam layer having zoned system of firmness. This means that the mattress will feel soft near the head and the foot, and firm around the center.
• Layer 4: This is the final foam layer of the mattress. It’s made up of polyfoam and called Zoned Support Max. It has gel pods near the waist that allows for an improved spinal alignment. This makes the mattress ideal for sleepers with back pain.
• Layer 5: It is the final support layer of the mattress featuring encased coils. The coils offer support and bounce to the entire mattress.

Mattress Review and Rating

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow performs fine in offering motion isolation. The mattress is bouncy in feel and the presence of coils make is more responsive. This means that the mattress will provide decent motion isolation, but you may feel slight movements while sleeping with your partner.

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is a medium firm mattress which is rated 6.5 out of 10 in the firmness scale. The mattress is responsive and bouncy, making it easier to move around in the mattress. It offers an excellent zoned support and gives ample pressure point relief around the shoulders and waist. The dense foam layers provide good support to the body and promote spinal alignment. This mattress is best known for its cooling effects. The QuickCool™ cover along with the AirScape foam and HeatDelete™ Bands allow for extra cooling. This enables you to sleep cool throughout the night.

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow is a medium firm mattress which is rated 6.5 out of 10 in the firmness scale. The mattress is responsive and bouncy, making it easier to move around in the mattress. It offers an excellent zoned support and gives ample pressure point relief around the shoulders and waist. The dense foam layers provide good support to the body and promote spinal alignment. This mattress is best known for its cooling effects. The QuickCool™ cover along with the AirScape foam and HeatDelete™ Bands allow for extra cooling. This enables you to sleep cool throughout the night.

The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow performs fine in offering motion isolation. The mattress is bouncy in feel and the presence of coils make is more responsive. This means that the mattress will provide decent motion isolation, but you may feel slight movements while sleeping with your partner.

The mattress offers a decent edge support. Sleepers shall find this mattress safe while lying near the edges. But you may feel like sinking in while sitting at the edge of the mattress.

Recommendation based on sleeping style

• Side Sleepers: This mattress is best suited for side sleepers. Its dense foam layers cradle the shoulders and hip to offer more comfort. Its zoned system makes the mattress feel soft near the head and the waist area, while providing the perfect pressure point relief. Average to heavy weight side sleepers should enjoy this mattress best due to the spinal alignment.
• Back Sleepers: Back sleepers tend to require support near their back. The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow, with its medium-firm feel, offers great back support; making this mattress a good choice for average to heavy weight back sleepers.
• Stomach Sleepers: Stomach sleepers weighing below 130lbs shall find this mattress quite comforting. Heavy people, however, might require more support near their stomach.