Amerisleep AS5 vs Purple The Purple Mattress
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
| Feature | Amerisleep AS5 | Purple The Purple Mattress |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
Type | Memory Foam | Gel Grid |
Firmness 1 = softest, 10 = firmest | 3.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $1,849 | $1,399 |
Trial Period Return window | 100 nights | 100 nights |
Warranty | 20 years | 10 years |
| Performance Ratings | ||
Cooling Hot sleepers | 8/10 | 9/10 cooling |
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers | 9/10 | 8/10 motion isolation |
Pressure Relief Hip/shoulder pain | 9/10 | 9/10 pressure relief |
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge | 6/10 | 7/10 edge support |
Durability Long-term performance | 5/10 | 7/10 bounce |
| Compatibility & Features | ||
Adjustable Base Head/foot elevation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Split King Support Two Twin XL per couple | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Dual Comfort Zones Different firmness per side | — | — |
Smart Features App, sensors, auto-adjust | — | — |
Financing | Affirm, Klarna | Affirm |
| Materials & Safety | ||
Certifications Organic / non-toxic | CertiPUR-US | Clean Air Gold, CertiPUR-US |
Off-Gassing New-foam smell concern | CertiPUR-US certified foam | CertiPUR-US certified foam |
| Best For | ||
Ideal sleeper profiles |
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Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Purple The Purple Mattress over the Amerisleep AS5. It scores higher in price-to-value and delivers stronger overall value. The Amerisleep AS5 is the better choice only if you specifically prefer a softer, more plush feel.
Amerisleep AS5 vs Purple The Purple Mattress: What Actually Differs
The Amerisleep AS5 is a memory foam build, while the Purple The Purple Mattress is a gel grid (plant-based_memory_foam vs gel-grid-foam) — that single difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Amerisleep AS5 stands 14" tall versus 9.25" for the Purple The Purple Mattress — a 4.8" gap that matters if you need deep-pocket sheets or are pairing with an adjustable base. The Purple The Purple Mattress is the firmer of the two at 6.5/10 (medium-firm), and the Amerisleep AS5 sits at 3.5/10 (medium-soft) — a meaningful enough gap that sleeper position and weight should drive the choice. On a Queen, the Purple The Purple Mattress runs $1,399 versus $1,849 for the Amerisleep AS5 — roughly $450 (24%) less, which is enough to factor into the decision unless the pricier model wins clearly on the specs you care about.
Which Is Better For Your Sleep Style?
Pressure-relief data not available for one or both mattresses — spec not available.
Firmness of 6.5/10 is closer to the medium-firm sweet spot back sleepers need for lumbar support (vs 3.5/10).
Firmer at 6.5/10 vs 3.5/10 — stomach sleepers need the extra support to keep the pelvis from sinking and arching the lower back.
Cooling rating not available for one or both mattresses — spec not available.
Durability and edge-support ratings not available — spec not available.
Softer at 3.5/10 vs 6.5/10 — lighter sleepers compress less, so they typically need the softer of two options to get proper contouring.
Motion-isolation data not available for one or both mattresses — spec not available.
Price Comparison (Queen)
| Mattress | MSRP | Current | Sale? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple The Purple Mattress | $1,499 | $1,399 | Save $100 |
| Amerisleep AS5 | $2,349 | $1,849 | Save $500 |
The Purple The Purple Mattress is the budget choice at $1,399 — $450 less than the Amerisleep AS5 ($1,849). That's a 24% gap, which is worth weighing against the spec differences before deciding which delivers better value for your situation. Both are currently below MSRP.
Amerisleep AS5
Strengths
- ✓Deepest pressure relief in the foam AS lineup
- ✓Active Flex adds lift so the soft feel does not collapse as easily
- ✓Strong motion isolation for couples
Considerations
- —Soft feel is less aligned with strict stomach sleepers
- —All-foam edges are less reinforced than AS5 Hybrid
- —Tall 14-inch profile may need deeper-pocket sheets
Purple The Purple Mattress
Strengths
- ✓Most accessible routed Purple mattress in the catalog
- ✓Strong pressure relief for multiple sleep positions
- ✓Open GelFlex Grid design supports airflow
- ✓Ships free with a 100-night trial
Considerations
- —Lower profile than PurplePlus and hybrid models
- —All-foam support has less coil responsiveness
- —Purple's grid feel is distinctive
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Purple The Purple Mattress if you…
- →Budget-conscious shoppers
- →Organic / non-toxic priority shoppers
- →Firmer support seekers