Purple vs. Winkbeds
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Purple
Popular mattress-in-a-box company, Purple®, has taken the industry by storm with their responsive, purple colored polymer. The Purple Gel Grid used in their mattresses features air channels to keep things cool while providing a supportive cradling feel. With 13 mattresses to choose from, they run a bit softer than memory foam mattresses, being well-suited for side sleepers. Some folks love the feel of these mattresses, though there are others that prefer a more traditional feel.
Winkbeds
WinkBeds got its start manufacturing factory-direct luxury hybrid mattresses made in the US to compete with the luxury showroom market. They have innovated through the years and now include both a luxury-style all-foam and latex hybrid mattress in addition to their classic hybrid. With both reviewers and customers appreciating the quality of their mattresses, WinkBeds is a top brand to consider on your mattress search.
Based on our aggregated reviews and our scoring method, we recommend Winkbeds in this match up!
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Mattress Score
Overall Score:
Purple: 9.1/10
Winkbeds: 9.3/10
Customer Satisfaction:
Purple: 9/10
Winkbeds: 9.3/10
Price Value:
Purple: 9.1/10
Winkbeds: 9.3/10
No Back Pain:
Purple: 9/10
Winkbeds: 9.2/10
Price:
Purple: $599-$5198
Winkbeds: $1149-$2399
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Purple's Owner Satisfaction
Getting to the bottom of customer satisfaction is painstaking for the average shopper, especially with brands cleaning their online reputation. That said, overall, these mattresses are reviewed well by sleepers. There were a few complaints from customers that couldn't get comfy so make sure to read on to learn if these mattresses will work for you.
Purple's Supportiveness
Mattresses that are supportive are sometimes thought to be firm, but when we talk about support, we talk about deep support of the spine, hips, and shoulders. Most customers have rated this mattress well on its support, but rarely, some customers are not so sure.
Edge Support
Overall, these mattresses have good quality edge support, which will fit the needs of most sleepers who require sitting on the edge of their mattress or roll away from the middle of the mattress.
Bowling Ball & Density Tests
Some reviewers use the bowling ball test to measure if mattresses are good at providing support to the spine. These mattresses are above average in providing support, but there are a select few who may experience discomfort.
Purple's Durability
These mattresses offer competitive durability ratings versus competition. Having a durable mattress can mean years of comfortable nights. while one that quickly falters can mean immediate discomfort. These mattresse will last between 7 - 12 years for most sleepers, which is aligned with good contemporary mattresses. Folks may experience slight decreases in durability who are of heavier builds or spend more than average in bed.
Winkbeds's Owner Satisfaction
Having a good customer satisfaction rating is a good place to start before looking deeper. Based on online customer sentiment, these mattresses are rated well when it comes to comfort. Sleepers describe having good experiences with the brand and feeling comfortable in bed. Take a look below for the mattress specifics!
Winkbeds's Supportiveness
These mattresses are very supportive. Reviewers describe their hips and shoulders being cradled and their spine being aligned.
Edge Support
These mattresses also know a thing or two about edge support, which is the evenness of support along the sides. For people that like to sit on the edge of the mattress, these mattresses won't contour too much under your weight.
Bowling Ball & Density Tests
Resting a bowling ball on your mattress is a good indicator of firmness, and it can also provide information on how the mattress firmness changes throughout the mattress. Therefore, it can show if there is even resistance or if some areas sag. Based on this, these mattresses are offer good and even support for the backs of sleepers.
Winkbeds's Durability
Everyone who is looking for a mattress is looking for one that will last. But with companies focusing less on building quality products and more on shipping product, it can be a tough prospect to find a mattress that lasts. That being said, these mattresses specifically have high marks from customers on longevity. Most customers should have them last up to a decade. If you are larger in frame, you may find your mattress slightly less durable.
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Excellent
I read and watched multiple reviews and was a little skeptical about if this mattress would be a good fit for me. I decided to give it a try, and am so happy with my decision. I have only been able to sleep on it a few nights, so I can't speak to long term satisfaction, but just the feel of the mattress is so unique and comfortable. Every time I pass by my bed now, I can't help but flop on it and lay there for a few minutes. If you are on the fence about trying the mattress, I would say go for it for sure. The only disadvantage that I've noticed so far is that it is near impossible to get out of bed in the morning. I was a few minutes late to work the last few mornings because I did not want to leave my bed. When I was reading all the reviews, I heard that purple fluffs up their review page to make their mattress look better. After trying this mattress, I do not believe that is true. I believe that people genuinely love the product and want to share it with other people. I am not typically one to go out of my way to write a review, but this product is incredible so I felt compelled to do so. Obviously everyone is different so you may not have the same experience I have had, but if you are on the fence and looking for a great mattress, give Purple a try.
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Ok Experience
It’s been an OK experience. We had a very old mattress so when our Purple mattress arrived and we tested it out the difference was big. The major good thing is that I don’t feel my husband moving and turning around anymore. That’s great! But other than that I can’t really say it’s an “out of this world, amazing mattress”. We were also disappointed cause we bought it just before thanksgiving and we asked them to check if a Black Friday sale was going to take place. No one could inform us anything so we went ahead and bought it with the current sale. We were very disappointed to find out on Thanksgiving Day that the sale at that time was the free Purple Blanket + $100 discount. We called and they couldn’t honor us that so that was a bummer.
Not enough give
I don't know when we purchased this mattress. I think if I were a back sleeper, it might be good, but I sleep on my side. This mattress does not allow enough give at the hips (contrary to pictures showing the spine in perfect alignment). So, my waist is pulled downward causing discomfort and constant shifting and readjusting. I think I slept better on my 20 year old mattress. I actually hope we can return this mattress and get something else. Would hate to have a mattress that we paid hard earned money for and can't stand to sleep on.
Nice Matress
Every morning my wife and I would wake up with back ache's from our old mattress. From asking around my chiropractor said many of his clients had tried the purple mattress and really liked it. We decided to purchase one and it is great. Nice and firm. We sleep much better at night and feel great in the mornings now.
terrible
terrible experience bought purple products some showed up, some didn't and purple customer service sucks they don't reply and have been no help what so ever. terrible experience.
Very Comfy!!!
We have not noticed a difference in back pain just yet but we do notice we don’t want to get out of bed in the morning due to the mattress being so comfy.
Perfect
A gift for my pregnant daughter. She says PERFECT!!!
Does not disappoint
Once I got a few adjustments from my chiropractor and slept on my new purple mattress I haven’t had any back problems since. I’m very satisfied with my results.
SO COMFY
I love this mattress. It is now my favorite place to be. So comfy and cool all night long.
Review
I’m a big fan of everything but the bed. I love the pillow, the sheets, the driving cushion. 10/10 for those. The mattress is terrible. No matter which way I sleep I’m always waking up with lower back pain and I never realized it was the mattress until I started sleeping in hotels and waking up pain free. It’s 1000% the mattress :(
Not all it’s cracked up to be
I am not going to buy purple products again. I got the mattress which was advertised as being long lasting but after a few months it has obviously gotten worn in. It started to feel like crinkled plastic after less than 3 months and I thought about returning it but got lazy about it. We also got the purple mattress cover but the first time the baby wet the bed it went right through the cover. Mattress cover useless. The bed stand commercial shows sumo wrestlers fighting on the platform, but when mine showed up the holes were drilled in the wrong places by about a 1/4” which made it extremely hard to put together and 6 months later the metal bangs from warping and being pushed around by my weight. I spent a lot on this bed and all the great features advertised were hype and lies.
So comfortable
After hauling this heavy thing up two flights of stairs, my back was killing me. I unpacked the mattress, laid down, and within 5 min, my back was feeling great! I have had the Purple mattress now for more than 2 weeks, and I’ve had wonderful sleep and zero back pain. I need a firm mattress for my lower back, but as I’ve gotten older, a traditional firm mattress hurts my shoulders and hips. The Purple supports my back while it forgives my pointy bits. I love it! Can’t recommend it enough!
Still deciding
I am still deciding I fall asleep well but have been waking up with back pain pretty intense not sure if it’s the mattress or what yet
A great night's sleep!
I'd had my old mattress for 15 years, and knew I needed an upgrade. I compared over a dozen different mattresses before going with Purple - the reason I selected Purple was because of its new and unique technology. I'm so glad I went with it - it's so supportive and comfortable. My partner had trouble adjusting (side sleeper), but after about a week, he is well-adjusted and sleeps like a rock! The only issue I had is that the queen-sized mattress is definitely more than 100 lbs, but on the site, it's advertised as being less than 100. It was *extremely* heavy, and difficult to move once it's out of the case, but its level of comfort and support makes up for it all.
Purple review
Slightly firm but the softness feels luxurious
Maybe I need to sleep on the bed 2 more months.
Every morning my back is sore. The pain is about 8 of 10. An hour after I am up and moving around the pain disapates. I think I may need to add 200 lbs of weights during the day, to take some of the firmness out of the mattress.
Best bed purchase ever
I can’t reqlly say more than this bed is amazing. I have had it for two weeks now and sleep better than I ever had before
Amazing bed and customer service!!!
This is my second bed with purple and both times I have been more than pleased. I’ve never slept on a more comfortable bed or dealt with better customer service!!
Sleep like an angel in the clouds
I have multiple back issues including stenosis and bulging discs as well as osteoarthritis. By far the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. I look forward to going to bed at night. It is now my haven. From couch potato to purple potato :)
Pretty upsetting.
I wish that I could write a review on the item that was suppose to be here last week but I haven’t received it yet. When I emailed purple they took almost a week to get back to me with a ****** nonsense answer that they ran out of material and would need another 1-3 weeks to make my mattress then they would have it shipped. I’m 8 months pregnant and sleeping on an air mattress because they ran out of material. Don’t ever buy from this company. You will be waiting months to receive your product with no communication from the actual company!!!
Purple rules all!
I love the color purple anyway but this mattress has changed my life! The best sleep I have had in 10 years! I'm getting them for the entire house!
It’s only been a week...
...but so far it’s been great. A mattress is a long term relationship though so what really matters is how I feel after a few months. So far I really do love it, but I was sleeping on garbage before. Trust me, I’ll edit this review later if my opinion changes.
Expectations Exceeded
I had high expectations.... you’ve exceeded them.
Gift
I gifted this to someone, and they gave it the best possible rating !
My dream bed!
Within 2 days of sleeping on this bed my neck and back pain was non-exsistent. I could sleep for 5 hours and wake up refreshed. It's been a month now and I am soo happy with my purchase..
Not Worth The Money
I wanted to support a local Utah company and was so excited to receive this mattress but this was a huge mistake. The quality of this mattress felt like a blow-up mattress that should cost a fraction of the price. For me (skinny guy sleeping on his stomach) it was just uncomfortable and felt weird. To be fair I've heard others say they bought it and like it but for me it was laughable to see what I received for $1200. I also bought the purple mattress protector and it feels like plastic compared to my previous one. Be careful because they won't refund the mattress protectors so I wasted about $70. Buyers beware!
Sleep finally restored!!!
I can’t believe how awesome this bed is! I did lots and lots of research and decided to get the Purple bed and I’m so happy I did! I have never slept better! Super happy with the bed!
Not impressed
First off, the king sized mattress does not fit on our king sized bed frame. It hangs off the foot of the bed and the slats show on the sides. Ridiculous. Never had this issue with any other bed. The waffle pattern feel isn't exactly soft and comfy either. Still we gave it a try to see if we got amazing sleep. It wasn't for us. I thought the returns process would be simple like Casper's. I called and the wait was long so they called back. Then instead of processing the return then and there like Casper did, I had to get an email and submit a return form. And then we'll see how the rest of the process goes. Also note that when you buy the mattress there is usually a free promo item. When you return the mattress, you cannot return the item so you are charged full price. There should be a note when you select the promo item to remind customers of this fact. I would have selected no gift. But I guess by being shady, Purple ensures if you hate the mattress, at least they sold you $130 sheets.
Amazed
Let me start by saying WOW. I have been sleeping on a Nectar mattress for a while. Every morning I would wake up to lower back pain that would go away after 30 minutes. I blamed this on being 51. The first night sleeping on the Purple I woke with no back pain. My wife had back surgery 2 and 1/2 years ago she says this is a game changer. My only regret is not ordering this sooner and not ordering the pillow. PSA the sheets are also amazing.
Hands down the best mattress.
Hands down the best mattress. If Purple contacted me and said I needed to pay $300 more to keep the mattress I would rather pay it than give it up. The best investment and purchase I’ve ever made. My partner says the same thing!!
Great Sleep
I work 2 jobs, about 55 hours a week, and am on my feet 95% of that time. had lots of trouble sleeping thru the night until the Purple mattress came along. in 3 weeks, i have slept amazing. even slept thru my alarm 4 times!
The best mattress i've slept on period
This thing helped me rest on a whole nother level i will definitely buy another one when this one is of age.
Love it
Me and my fiancé absolutely love this mattress. We’ve slept so well since we’ve got it.
Our 2nd Purple Mattress
Loved our Purple mattress so much we decided to allow our guests to experience this great mattress as well.
This is life changing!
This mattress is absolutely life changing! I suffered back pain and haven’t slept well in years! The purple mattres has changed my life. I sleep like a baby and have no back pain at all!
Seriously good sleep
I was definitely skeptical about buying a mattress online, but with the return policy I figured I would try it. Best idea ever! I’m such a light sleeper, and I no longer get woken up when my husband is restless or the cats are jumping all around. Plus, it’s so comfortable!
Mattress is unique, but nice. Trying to do an exchange has been well...trying.
I got the wrong size mattress and while I appreciate their willingness to do an exchange, the process has been liborious. The product itself is quite nice for the price. Thank you.
Fixed all of my sleeping issues!
I’m a prominent side sleeper and was consistently waking up with shoulder and back pain. This new mattress solved those issues the first night I slept on it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Bad
Feel like I'm falling out a bed wake up !with a back ache
10/10 would recommend to friend
This mattress is perfect. My wife and I both used to gravitate toward the center of our old mattress, where it caved in, and wind up fighting about which of us was on the other's side more. This isn't a problem anymore! We like sleeping together again! She even hooked up the TV in the bedroom! We're never leaving this bed. Seriously, it's great. It isn't hot. We can't feel each other move at night, which is good for my wife because I move around more than two pigs fighting under a blanket at night and now I get yelled at a lot less on the whole. Money well spent!
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happy sleepers
Our son and daughter-in-law recommended Wink. We find the mattress to offer us great firm support for aging backs. Delivery was a breeze. Don’t think you will be moving this mattress around, as it is very heavy.
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Love it!
My old mattress had given up on me. I woke up with a backache every day. After much research, I decided to try the Wink Bed. Really glad that I did... After one night, my back was feeling better and now, after a few weeks, it is gone and I am back to normal. This is one of the better decisions that I have made recently. Thanks!
If I died tomorrow...
I’d die happy because I slept on my extra firm wink bed :)
Mostly pleased...few issues
The mattress is super comfortable. However, want to note a few issues. The delivery people almost could not get the king mattress up my stairs because of the thickness. I have a 90-degree angle on my stairs and that was the problem. Also, it rubbed the ceiling. No damage, just a few scuffs on the wall. Second problem is the weight of the mattress. Very heavy. I'm 70yo and am having issues changing the sheets on the bed. I don't use a boxsprings, Instead I have a 4-sided bed frame that contains the bed. Can't use the mattress lifter item sold on Amazon and elsewhere. It only works with a boxsprings. There are no handles on the side of the mattress, so cannot lift it. Handles would have been nice maybe. Rotating the mattress is impossible unless I get friends in my house to help. I'm open to any tips on making the bed or rotating the mattress. Love the comfort of the mattress...just wish I didn't have the problems. BTW, can't use a boxsprings if I bought one. Too rigid and big to go up my stairs.
Bed is very comfortable and
Bed is very comfortable and service was excellent. Definitely will buy again when I need another mattress.
So far, so good.
I'm really pleased with the bed so far, it has just enough firmness, quishiness and bounce! Construction seems very sounds and the delivery process was seamless. As skeptical as I was about ordering a mattress online, I'm glad I did. I would totally recommend this bed to others.
Happy, Happy, Happy
This was our very first online purchase of a mattress. We spent considerable time researching exactly what we needed/wanted and decided on a Wink Bed. What a great decision. I had considerable back pain from our older mattress but after a few sleeps I had no pain. Our first few sleeps took some getting used to ... we purchased the Luxury Firm and it is a firm but just the right firmness. I would definitely recommend WinkBed. Should you prefer something not as firm there is a softer option!
We LOVE it!!!
This mattress is everything they say it is. It supports and it's extremely comfortable. We especially like the edge support. We replaced a tempurpedic mattress that we paid almost three times as much for and this mattress is much more comfortable.
Waterbed to Wink Bed
I had been sleeping on a waterbed for past 40 years. My back wasn’t enjoying it anymore so I started researching mattress options and reviews. I found Wink Beds and thought it offered me a high quality product at a value price. My wife was still comfortable on the waterbed, so we decided on the Soft Plush as a compromise. Delivery went very well and involved 3rd floor condo. Mattress was much firmer than expected. My back was comfortable with more support, but it didn’t have the plush feel I had hoped for with Soft. We slept on for a month and was still too firm for my wife. I contacted Wink Beds regarding my concern and options. They suggested a mattress topper and offered to ship one out free of charge. We have been sleeping with topper now for a week and it has come closer to the softer, but supportive feel I was looking for. I’m happy, comfortable and getting a good night sleep with no aches or pains anymore. I would definitely recommend a Win Bed, but only if you are looking for a medium to firm mattress.
Great value
Very good bed. High quality. We checked out many,many beds and determined this was best for us. Figured we saved close to $1000.00 compared to brick and mortar store. In addition if you don't like bed you can return it to Wink within 100 days. With store bought you can only exchange in store which begs the question if you couldn't find what worked the first time what do you expect to find the second time there.
Best Sleep Ever
I am highly statisfied with the service and quality of my mattress and box spring.
So happy with my decision to buy a winkbed.
Thanks to numerous reviews and the ability return the mattress, I chose to buy a Winkbed. I am so happy I did. The process was easy. The bed is so comfortable and I am sleeping better. Kudos to the Winkbed folks!
Winkbed Better than Saatva
Returned our Saatva after 2 months due to the feeling like you were going to roll off. This new Winkbed is very comfortable and has great edge support. Ordering and delivery was flawless.
Queen Mattress and boxspring
The order, delivery and personal service/attention are 5 stars. It's hard to determine a mattress by description only. It is good but I wonder if the firmest option would have been a better choice for back support.
love this bed!
love this bed!
Great mattress...great sleep
We have been looking & comparing mattresses for a year & decided on the WinkBed...glad we did. The reviews were great, the price was right & we liked the try it if you don't like we will come & get it at no cost to you return policy. The first mattress we rec'd had a highly noticeable manufacturer's defect & they immediately replaced it for a perfect WinkBed mattress. The mattress is comfortable for a side sleeper (like me) or a back sleeper (my spouse). My hips used to go numb on our old mattress & I was constantly waking up changing sleeping positions - not so on our WinkBed mattress. I can sleep on the same side all night long with no problems. We love it.
Love this mattress!
We have so been enjoying our new mattress. It’s the best of both worlds- coils below and memory foam above.
Very comfortable, sturdy
We purchased the firmer option knowing we like firm beds. We like it a lot. It is firm but still soft, and no sinking, which is what I really don't like. Delivery was easy (for us)--the delivery men got it up to our third floor bedroom up twisting stairs! Awesome job on that. Would recommend to others.
Great Mattress
I really like the mattress. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is because within 3 weeks the mattress started to yellow. Super comfortable, matress, great price Just one issue.
WinkBeds Hybrid Mattress
What a difference your mattress has made. I now sleep so much better and through the night too. Thanks WinkBeds.
Best Sleep Yet
The moment I lay down in my Winkbed I am instantly relaxed. I can count on falling asleep quickly and waking up in the morning without any aches or pains (something that I couldn't say with my last mattress.) I love the mattress depth and the overall feel (soft enough its comfortable but firm enough to be supported.) I am a side sleeper and I haven't had any shoulder pains from excessive pressure either. This is also a good bed for couples... no more rolling to the center of the mattress!
Great sleep
My wife and I have been very pleased with the mattress. Keep up the great work.
Wonderful!
Love my new WinkBed! Just the right amount of support. I have had it now for a couples of months and my night time back aches from my old bed are a thing of the past.
Great mattress - and my back loves it!
Understand correlation does not indicate causation BUT for the several months before receiving my Wink mattress I was dealing with some nasty lower back pain. Been sleeping on my new Wink for about a month and the pain has diminished to the point where most days there is none. A plus is that the mattress is super comfortable.
Our new Winkbed King Size
Took a leap of faith to order this bed online without testing it. After 1 month find the winkbed very comfy. Great edge firmness. I sleep on my side and my wife sleeps on her back. Both of us get a very comfortable sleep.
Wink Bed review
our comments are directed to the box spring we purchased along with the mattress. First the was/is a small hole in the fabric of one of the box springs on the side about the size of a quarter. Also the box spring is slightly larger than the mattress. The mattress does not fit squarely on the box springs. John Howell
Enjoy new bed!
very comfortable. I have a bad back and your bed allows me to get a good night's sleep. Thanks!
My Body Thanks You!
I am so pleased with my WinkBed experience and the quality of my mattress! I wanted coils and firmness and quality fabric and a consistent sleep experience - no rolling into a crevasse in the middle of the mattress and you provided all three! It was wonderful to get exactly what was advertised and tonso at a very reasonable price point.
Good bed
I think its good. I seem to be sleeping fine. Probably need longer to determine for sure. Delivery was great.
Wink Soft Twin
Super comfortable mattress! I'm a side sleeper and this mattress is the best I've ever slept on. Love it!
Great Bed
Wonderful bed that gives both of us a great night's sleep.
Great mattress
Really enjoying our new WinkBed mattress. Very comfortable to sleep on...about my only complaint is how heavy it is when I'm trying to make the bed and lift the mattress to get the sheets/blankets tucked in under it. But, otherwise, very happy!
Love the Bed!
The firmer bed is fantastic ... just the right amount of soft on top of great firm support. We love it!
Best mattress I've ever had!
We purchased the luxury firm mattress, and we couldn't be happier. I have had back problems since I was a teen, and I wake up pain free each morning.
Wink review
Best mattress we have had.
My Wink Bed
Love my wink bed. A tad bid higher than I expected. But thats okay...
Great Customer Service. Love our
Great Customer Service. Love our luxury firm Wink Bed queen mattress.
Love the FIRM
We went for the firm mattress and LOVE it. The guide was really helpful- go with firm if you like to feel “on top” of your bed not “in” your bed. The quality is really good, clean white and sturdy. Highly recommend the delivery with set-up as this mattress is WAY heavier than most inner-spring mattresses! Enjoy and Thank You Wink!
happy with purchase
We had tried a foam only mattress from another online company and it wasn't a good fit for us. We looked into hybrid foam and coil options and landed on Wink. We have been really happy with our purchase and have adjusted quickly to comfortably sleeping on our Wink bed. We never achieved this sleeping comfort level with our previous foam mattress purchase even after 80 days and had to return. Glad to have found Wink!
Love this bed
Great bed Firm support yet comfortable.