I asked Purple what the difference is and got this reply: The Purple Plus has the updated foams in the lower layers. The Costco mattress is using our old foams/standard foams that we use in our Purple mattress, there are just a few more of those layers than in our Purple mattress. Answer from hokiejosie on reddit.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mattress › purplerenew 11" gel grid mattress from costco
r/Mattress on Reddit: PurpleRenew 11" Gel Grid Mattress from Costco
September 22, 2024 - Anyone try this from costco? I'm 6'1 225 and it feels like it sleeps hot and my neck is killing me
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NapLab
naplab.com › home › mattress reviews › purple renew review
Purple Renew Review - 10 Data-Driven Tests - NapLab
Purple Renew Review
We test the Purple Renew vs. our battery of 10 objective & data-driven tests. Is this mattress a good fit for you? Let's find out now. 2025 Update - Purple has updated their return policy from free returns to now charging a return fee of $150 to return the Renew mattress. This mattress is sold via Purple's website (with a $150 return fee) and also at Costco (free returns). 8.14 Overall Score Tested With Scoring System 1.3 9.0 Cooling 8.5 Motion Transfer 10 Response Time 7.0 Edge Support 7.9 Sex 7.0 Pressure Relief 8.6 Off-Gassing 7.4 Company
Rating: 4.1 ​
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/lifeonpurple › recent buyers, did your mattress come with the mini-mattress gel grid squishies?
r/LifeOnPurple on Reddit: Recent buyers, did your mattress come with the Mini-mattress gel Grid squishies?
February 12, 2024 -

Sounds pretty childish but I just received delivery of my king sized hybrid restore and didn’t get the mini bed made out of the gel grid, sort of bummed out about it and considering contacting CS to see if they can send me one(assuming they still do and mines just didn’t have it). But I noticed all the reviews/videos where it came with the mattress were all taken about 3 years ago. Is this still a thing purple does?

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TikTok
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Purple Renew 11 Gel Grid Mattress Review | TikTok
September 15, 2025 - Is the Purple mattress good? We personally tested it! #purplemattress #mattress #bedinabox #onlinemattress #sleep #sleeptok ... Have you ever seen anything like this?! 💜☁️ Many people are shocked by the look and feel of the Gelflex® Grid.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mattress › has anyone had a positive purple experience?
r/Mattress on Reddit: Has anyone had a positive purple experience?
January 29, 2024 -

Looking for a new mattress. Went to mattress firm and tried all their hybrids (my preferred, as I don't like the traditional kind and I don't like full memory foam). I laid on the newer purple restore and my back pain was instantly gone. I was just about sold until I started reading people's experiences. I really don't ant to go through the hassle of replacing a mattress that's going to sink in. So I laid on the tempurpedic pro adapt in medium (too expensive, and the one I liked was slightly too soft) and the sealy posturepedic plus in firm (the lady said I wasn't aligned, so slightly too soft). I didn't mind either of these, but neither felt as good as the purple.

So I'm wondering, has anyone had a good experience with them? Or if not, are there any mattresses that have a similar feeling? I'm getting overwhelmed with options.

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/lifeonpurple › replacing og purple mattress from 2017
r/LifeOnPurple on Reddit: Replacing OG purple mattress from 2017
October 14, 2023 -

I have loved my og original purple mattress from 2017, it has survived several moves, being thrown down stairwells (on moving day when elevator was broken 😞) and some serious spills. I’ve done my best to take care of it but I fear some pet messes and a tipped beer or 2 may have finally gotten the best of my mattress. I might slice it open to attempt a deep clean, but I noticed purple is running a sale online and I think it’s time to replace it, I heard they last about ten years and honestly 6-7 is good enough for me at this point.

I chatted with a support rep and they said the model “purple mattress” is closest to the og original, which I love it has truly helped my back and made sleeping so much more comfortable for me. Is this correct, the og model is pretty much same as current regular “purple mattress” model?

The rep gave me a code to use and I can get the regular purple queen size for $800 and the $10 CA recycling fee or whatever else they tack on. That’s pretty good and I think I will buy.

Does anyone have a serious reason I should swing for the purple plus? I could do $400 more if it’s worth it but if I like the OG original so much I don’t see the need for the premiere premium $3000 models right now, maybe next time haha 😆

Are their pillows anything crazy to spring for also? I might get their mattress protector and some accessory type stuff too. Any insight would be appreciated thank you! I have an ikea slat bed frame that works great with it so I don’t need a base or anything extra they sell. Besides maybe a pillow or protector

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Purple
purple.com › mattresses › renew
Purple - PurpleRenew® Mattress
Ease pain and sleep better with a Purple Mattress engineered for pressure relief and all-night comfort. Free delivery, easy returns, 100-night trial.
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Themattressbuyerguide
themattressbuyerguide.com › home › purple mattress reviews
Purple Mattress Reviews: Cube Shaped Gel Better Than Memory Foam?
May 25, 2022 - The company offers two all foam mattresses and three variations on a hybrid mattress, which includes the · GelFlex™ Grid layered with a pocketed coil system for added support and lift.
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Costco
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PurpleRenew 11" Gel Grid Mattress | Costco
PurpleRenew 11" Gel Grid Mattress 2” GelFlex Grid Dissipates Heat and Relieves Pressure Medium Feel Firmness Instantly Adapts to Movement for Fewer Disturbances Ultra Comfort Foam Layers Offer Responsive Comforting Support Edge Support Foam Perimeter Encasement
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mattress › how did buying a mattress become one of the most complicated decisions i’ve ever made? please help!!!!!!
r/Mattress on Reddit: How did buying a mattress become one of the most complicated decisions I’ve ever made? Please help!!!!!!
December 23, 2023 -

Update Post

I recently bought a house and decided to upgrade my mattress. Easy decision, right? WRONG!!! Like many of you, I have been absolutely agonizing over picking the “best” mattress. I’ve been to every mattress store in my vicinity, twice or even three times. I’ve read hundreds (thousands?) of reviews and Reddit threads. I don’t understand how I’ve gone so deep into the rabbit hole. I’m miserable! How did mattress shopping become one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make? I’m at my wits end. I’m about to give up and sleep on the floor at this point. (I know I’m being dramatic, but for crying out loud, why is this such a difficult decision?)

I understand that reviews are subjective and NO mattress will be perfect. But what I don’t understand is how convoluted this industry has become. It’s confusing and frustrating. All I want is a good quality mattress that will last for a long time. I don’t want to contribute more to landfills by buying cheap foam that will disentegrate in a few years.

I started out with a budget, but at this point, I’m willing to spend more just to be done with this madness. I’ve narrowed it down to buying from Costco due to their generous return policy, good prices, and reviews.

I’ve narrowed it down to:

-Kirkland Stearns & Foster Lakeridge -Beauty Rest BRS900 -Sealy Posturepedic Carver -Sealy Posturepedic Mt Auburn

My criteria:

-Under $1500 preferably -Medium to firm -Sleeps cool -Good for side sleepers

PLEASE provide your input. Anything. I’m almost certain I’ll choose the Kirkland Stearns & Foster, but I just need some reassurance. I’m ready for this decision to be done. Thank you in advance and Godspeed to anyone beginning the mattress buying journey. You’ll need it 😂

Edit: THANK YOU to everyone who responded. Advice, tips, solidarity in the hellscape that is mattress shopping, and those telling me to end my misery and make up my mind. Truly, thank you. It helps knowing I’m not alone in the world of all things mattress. I purchased the Kirkland Stearns & Foster Lakeridge this evening. A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Of course now I have to hope I made the right decision! 😂 at least it is done. I will post an update in a while.

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mattress › costco purplerenew vs purple vs other?
r/Mattress on Reddit: Costco PurpleRenew vs Purple vs Other?
March 13, 2025 -

Hello,

I am looking for a soft queen mattress that can keep cool (located in South California). I’ve heard of purple, and found that they have one at Costco here: https://www.costco.com/purplerenew-11-gel-grid-mattress.product.4000181704.html . I was wondering if this is what I am looking for, or if there are any differences between the purple website, or a different brand I have considered.

I currently have the Novafoam from Costco, and it’s very firm and causes some joint pain in my legs.

Thank you!!

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mattress › is purple really a good brand ?
r/Mattress on Reddit: Is Purple really a good brand ?
February 12, 2024 -

Hello, everyone ! I am looking to buy a good mattress and some real good quality pillows since my partner and I have had some of the worst sleepless nights due to our Walmart mattress and pillows haha. I really want to get a mattress that is for side and stomach sleepers and that help me sleep ! Has anyone had experience with Purple? I am thinking of going with the cheaper route as well with a Costco mattress so if you have a Costco mattress that you’ve enjoyed for side sleepers let me know . 🤗❤️

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House Digest
housedigest.com › 1642224 › costco-sell-mattress-types-best-reviews
The Different Mattresses You Can Snag At Costco (& Which Have The Best Reviews) - House Digest
August 17, 2024 - A much different variety of mattress from the others in this list, the PurpleRenew 11" Gel Grid Mattress is, as the name implies, made of a gel grid. So it doesn't fit into any of the other categories like memory foam or innerspring. Purple mattresses are made from their own type of GelFlex grid, which is built to relieve pressure from sleepers' bodies.
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The Home Depot
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PURPLE Plus Full Medium GelFlex Grid 11 in. Mattress 10-21-23963 - The Home Depot
PURPLE Plus Full Medium GelFlex Grid 11 in. Mattress 10-21-23963
The Purple Plus Mattress has an extra premium foam layer in the Comfort Plus Core for more cushioning. The 2 in. GelFlex Grid cradles pressure points, while the foam core delivers a less bouncy feel. With over 1,400+ air channels built into the temperature-neutral Grid and breathable foams used in the base, you'll stay comfortable all night. Extra two-inch layer of premium comfort foam responds more quickly to movement than our original foam, so every inch of you remains supported even as you shift or roll over.
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Price   $1,799.00