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Purple 4
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Based on 10+ years of professional mattress consulting
7.9
/ 10
•
Ultra Plush
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Gel Grid Hybrid
Best Hybrid Alternative
Why I Rated It This Way
The 4-inch Grid created exceptional initial pressure relief but was too tall and prone to staying collapsed and deforming over time.
Professor Goodsleep's Bottom Line
Outstanding initial side-sleeper pressure relief, but poor long-term durability and value.
Best Memory Foam Alternative
Tempur-Pedic LuxeAdapt Soft
Best Hybrid Alternative
Helix Sunset Elite
Worth Spending More
No. It was overpriced and did not hold its shape reliably.
Buy This If...
You are researching a legacy Purple 4 or trying to understand why your mattress changed.
Skip This If...
You need reliable long-term support, sleep on your stomach, or are shopping for a current mattress.
Mattress Specifications
Brand
Purple
Model
Purple 4
Mattress Type
Gel Grid Hybrid
Construction
4-inch Purple Grid over individually wrapped coils
Feel
Ultra Plush
Professor Goodsleep Feel
Ultra Plush
Price Range
Premium
Adjustable Base Compatible
Firsthand Tested
true
Overall Rating
false
7.9
Outstanding initial side-sleeper pressure relief, but poor long-term durability and value.
Professor Goodsleep's Bottom Line
Why I Rated It This Way
The 4-inch Grid created exceptional initial pressure relief but was too tall and prone to staying collapsed and deforming over time.