Purple The Purple Mattress vs Tuft & Needle Mint
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
| Feature | Purple The Purple Mattress | Tuft & Needle Mint |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
Type | Gel Grid | Memory Foam |
Firmness 1 = softest, 10 = firmest | 6.5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $1,399 | $1,345 |
Trial Period Return window | 100 nights | 100 nights |
Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Performance Ratings | ||
Cooling Hot sleepers | 9/10 cooling | 8/10 |
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers | 8/10 motion isolation | 7/10 |
Pressure Relief Hip/shoulder pain | 9/10 pressure relief | 8/10 |
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge | 7/10 edge support | 6/10 |
Durability Long-term performance | 7/10 bounce | 7/10 |
| 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 | Shop Pay Installments |
| Materials & Safety | ||
Certifications Organic / non-toxic | Clean Air Gold, CertiPUR-US | GREENGUARD 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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| Actions | ||
Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Purple The Purple Mattress over the Tuft & Needle Mint. It delivers a better overall package. The Tuft & Needle Mint is the better choice only if you have a strong preference for that brand's specific feel or design.
Purple The Purple Mattress vs Tuft & Needle Mint: What Actually Differs
The Purple The Purple Mattress is a gel grid build, while the Tuft & Needle Mint is a memory foam (gel-grid-foam vs adaptive_foam) — that single difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Tuft & Needle Mint stands 12" tall versus 9.25" for the Purple The Purple Mattress — a 2.8" 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 Tuft & Needle Mint sits at 5/10 (medium) — a meaningful enough gap that sleeper position and weight should drive the choice. Queen pricing lands within $54 of each other ($1,399 vs $1,345), 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 6.5/10 is closer to the medium-firm sweet spot back sleepers need for lumbar support (vs 5/10).
Firmer at 6.5/10 vs 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 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? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuft & Needle Mint | $1,345 | $1,345 | At MSRP |
| Purple The Purple Mattress | $1,499 | $1,399 | Save $100 |
At current pricing the two land within $54of each other, so price isn't the deciding factor — choose on feel, firmness, and the performance gaps called out above. Only the Purple The Purple Mattress is on sale right now.
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
Tuft & Needle Mint
Strengths
- ✓More cooling and pressure-relief foam than Original
- ✓Antimicrobial cover with cooling technology
- ✓Medium feel fits many side and combination sleepers
- ✓GREENGUARD Gold and CertiPUR-US certified
Considerations
- —All-foam perimeter is less supportive than the hybrid rows
- —Queen was listed but unavailable in the checked Shopify product feed
- —Hawaii and Alaska shipping fees may apply