Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top vs Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
| Feature | Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top | Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
Type | Innerspring | Hybrid |
Firmness 1 = softest, 10 = firmest | 5.5 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $3,199 | $3,149 |
Trial Period Return window | 100 nights | 100 nights |
Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Performance Ratings | ||
Cooling Hot sleepers | Excellent | 10/10 cooling |
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers | Excellent | 8/10 motion isolation |
Pressure Relief Hip/shoulder pain | Excellent | 10/10 pressure relief |
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge | Good | 8/10 edge support |
Durability Long-term performance | Excellent | 8/10 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 | Affirm |
| Materials & Safety | ||
Certifications Organic / non-toxic | CertiPUR-US | Clean Air Gold, CertiPUR-US |
Off-Gassing New-foam smell concern | Minimal (innerspring) | CertiPUR-US certified foam |
| Best For | ||
Ideal sleeper profiles |
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| Actions | ||
Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top over the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress. It scores higher in cooling, motion isolation, pressure relief and offers strong overall value at $3,199 (vs $3,149). The Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress is the better choice only if you have a strong preference for that brand's specific feel or design.
Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top vs Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress: What Actually Differs
The Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top is a innerspring build, while the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress is a hybrid (quilted_innerspring vs gel-grid-hybrid) — that single difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top stands 14.5" tall versus 13" for the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress — a 1.5" gap that matters if you need deep-pocket sheets or are pairing with an adjustable base. The Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top is the firmer of the two at 5.5/10 (medium), and the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress sits at 4.5/10 (medium-soft) — a meaningful enough gap that sleeper position and weight should drive the choice. Queen pricing lands within $50 of each other ($3,199 vs $3,149), so price is essentially neutral — pick on feel and features rather than budget.
Which Is Better For Your Sleep Style?
Pressure-relief data not available for one or both mattresses — spec not available.
Firmness of 5.5/10 is closer to the medium-firm sweet spot back sleepers need for lumbar support (vs 4.5/10).
Firmer at 5.5/10 vs 4.5/10 — 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 4.5/10 vs 5.5/10 — 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 RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress | $3,299 | $3,149 | Save $150 |
| Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top | $3,199 | $3,199 | At MSRP |
At current pricing the two land within $50of each other, so price isn't the deciding factor — choose on feel, firmness, and the performance gaps called out above. Only the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress is on sale right now.
Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top
Strengths
- ✓Series Two adds Micro Diamond Memory Foam for heat transfer
- ✓More pressure-relief foam than Series One per Beautyrest's Black comparison copy
- ✓Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil system supports motion separation
- ✓Medium pillow-top profile suits many side and combination sleepers
Considerations
- —Costs more than the Series One Black options at every sold size
- —Standard Twin, Split King, and Split King Dual are not sold on the checked Beautyrest Black PDP
- —Legacy K-Class slug now maps to the current Series Two product family
Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress
Strengths
- ✓Deeper grid than Restore
- ✓Strong pressure relief for hips and shoulders
- ✓Hybrid airflow and support
- ✓Zoned coils noted on the product page
Considerations
- —Twin size is not sold on the checked page
- —Premium price tier
- —Softer feel may not fit shoppers wanting firm support
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Beautyrest Black Series Two Medium Pillow Top if you…
- →Hot sleepers
- →Couples / light sleepers
- →Side sleepers / pressure relief
- →Sitting near the edge
Choose the Purple RestorePlus Hybrid Mattress if you…
- →Organic / non-toxic priority shoppers