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GhostBedvsPurple Plus

Which one is best for you? GhostBed vs Purple Plus - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress.

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GhostBed

by GhostBed · Latex & foam

Up to 50% Off

20 Years · 101 Nights-night trial

Purple Plus

by Purple · Foam & polymer grid

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10 Years · 100 Nights-night trial

Pricing by size

GhostBed

Twin$1,350

Twin XL$1,495

Full$1,350

Queen$1,550

King$2,095

California King$2,990

Purple Plus

Twinn/a

Twin XL$2,699

Full$2,949

Queen$3,349

King$3,999

California Kingn/a

Essential information

	GhostBed	Purple Plus
Type	Latex & foam	Foam & polymer grid
Launched	–	2015
Brand	GhostBed	Purple
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	Three layer construction: Top Comfort Layer 1.5" of 3.5 pound density continuous aerated latex Middle Cooling Layer 2" of 4 pound density gel cooling memory foam Base Support Layer 7.5" of 2 pound high density foam	The Purple Plus has our signature gel Grid paired with our most premium comfort foam to give you just the right mix of support and cushioning: 2" Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ material in Purple Grid™. Non-toxic polyethylene copolymer powder coating Premium Comfort Foam layers.
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Certifications & trial

	GhostBed	Purple Plus
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	–	–
Sleep trial	101 Nights nights	100 Nights nights
Warranty	20 Years	10 Years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	The GhostBed comes in a vacuum-sealed packaging for perfect hygiene, and so it fits into a much smaller box for shipping. Simply give your GhostBed a few hours to a day to fully expand, breath, and acclimate to your room's temperature.	Our products come to you in 3-5 business days via shipping courier for small parcels (such as pillows and sheets) and various larger parcels like a mattress in a box. Larger parcels (such as mattresses, beds, etc.) are delivered via our own White Glove Delivery. Although we cannot ship to P.O boxes, our White Glove Delivery can even deliver on weekends by request.

Firmness & feel

	GhostBed	Purple Plus
One firmness fits all	Yes	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	Experience the perfect balance of comfort and support with the GhostBed Classic. Its combination of 3 foam types contours to your pressure points and supports your spine, while the high-density foam foundation ensures durability for up to 750 pounds. Sleep soundly on this beautifully comfortable mattress.	Experience instant pressure reduction and optimal support with the Purple Plus™ Mattress. The patented Purple Grid™ technology cradles your hips and shoulders while supporting your spine, while the 1,400+ open air channels keep you comfortably cool. With premium comfort foam that shapes to your movement and redirects heat, you'll always enjoy your best rest.

Construction & materials

	GhostBed	Purple Plus
Layers	Top Comfort Layer, Middle Cooling Layer, Base Support Layer.	Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ material in Puple Grid™. Non-toxic polyethylene copolymer powder coating, Premium Comfort Foam layers.
Cover	The GhostBed features a removable cover made with a blend of quality fabrics, including viscose and polyester, for a plush feel. This ultra-soft washable cover keeps you cool and comfortable throughout the night by wicking away heat and moisture.	Cooling Cover. This breathable cover provides even greater airflow for your mattress, which helps keep your body temperature comfortable all night. Plus, its cool to the touch for refreshing relief the moment you lie down.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	No
Comfort	GhostBed uses a proprietary formula with larger cells to make it more reactive to the body for cooler nights. Aerated Premium Latex Foam. You need premium aerated latex designed precisely for body temperature regulation with GhostBed cool burst technology. This top layer is critical for your comfort and coolness. The temperature sensitive motion activated. This critical design principle uses continuous air intake that's scientifically cooler air has a higher density, thus containing more oxygen per volume unit than warmer air. Regulating your natural body temperature by even a few degrees is crucial for the most restorative sleep. Continuous adaptive airflow technology allows maximum performance on an individual level by adapting to your body's natural temperature, height, weight and sleep position preference.	Optimal Temperature. With over 1,400 air channels build into the temperature-neutral Grid and premium breathable foams used in the base, you will stay comfortable all night. Purple's column design allows air to flow freely, preventing moisture trapping, extending the life of the mattress, and providing cleaner, more comfortable sleep. Thanks to the free air flow design and patented polymer materials, Purple naturally sleeps much cooler than memory foam, latex, and other mattress technology.
Support	GhostBed's advanced technology ensures that your sleep only gets better with time. As your body adjusts to Premium Latex, Gel Cooling Memory Foam and Lumbar Support Foundation Foam. Proprietary Patent Pending Sensory Cooling Gel Memory Foam. Sleep is a complex complete process. GhostBed is the only mattress that offers premium latex over proprietary patent pending adaptive sensory real-time cooling gel memory foam. GhostBed is the only scientifically proven R.E.M. Sleep optimized gel memory foam mattress available in the world. This middle layer is crucial for elimination of all pressure points, real-time temperature regulation, continuous airflow and natural body weight support - regardless of what position you sleep in.	A revolutionary mattress designed for just about everyone. It's designed to not only help you get better sleep, but to soothe joints, release pressure on the hips and shoulders, and support the neck and back. The hyper-elastic gel Grid immediately flexes to support your position and springs back into place as you readjust or move. It's designed to make bedtime the highlight of your day! The Purple Grid™ is a flexible gel material that instantly adapts to your body and sleep position, providing soft support where you want it and firm support where you need it. This material is organized in a grid formation, which creates walls that can support or fold, depending on how much pressure it receives. It's durable enough to last decades so you won't develop a body impression. And it buckles under specific pressure, which provides excellent motion isolation so you don't feel someone else move in the bed.
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Size & weight

	GhostBed	Purple Plus
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin XL, Full, Queen, King
Dimensions	Twin: 11 "	Twin: 11 "
Twin weight (kg)	49	–
Twin XL weight (kg)	52	71
Full weight (kg)	67	81
Queen weight (kg)	78	111
King weight (kg)	105	140
California King weight (kg)	99	–

FAQs

GhostBed

Is GhostBed too firm?

GhostBed might be too firm for some, especially side sleepers, as they might experience excessive pressure at their shoulder and hip. However, it should be suitable for stomach sleepers.

Is GhostBed an air mattress?

GhostBed is a smart mattress with adjustable air chambers. It can be controlled via a mobile device to adjust to personal comfort needs.

Why is it called GhostBed?

The name GhostBed was inspired by the owner, Marc Werner's childhood fear of ghosts hiding under his bed.

Purple Plus

How firm is Purple plus?

The Purple Plus is 11 inches tall and has a medium (5) firmness level, making it particularly suitable for side sleepers and individuals weighing less than 130 pounds.

What is a Purple plus?

The Purple Plus is a luxury mattress that is an upgrade from the Purple Original. It has two extra inches of foam compared to its predecessor, ensuring improved airflow, breathability, and cooling.

How heavy is the Purple Plus mattress?

Purple mattresses weigh between 110 and 168 pounds.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this GhostBed vs Purple Plus mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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