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Casper vs Nest In Depth Comparison

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• Construction
• Durability
• Cooling
• Warrenty
• Back pain
• Sleep Type
• Dimension
• Conclusion

Construction

Casper Mattresses8.9

Original Hybrid Mattress

The construction of this mattress is in four distinct layers, each serving a purpose.

Details

Polyurethane Top Layer

On the first layer is a polyurethane foam which is breathable and allows for cooling.

Memory Foam Layer

Beneath the polyurethane foam lies a memory foam which is unique in spine alignment while serving as a supporting layer.

Polyurethane Supporting Layer

Another polyurethane foam is second to the last layer. This one screams of more quality and firmness than the one atop the layers. This is due to its position in the supporting layers.

Hybrid Base Layer

Underneath the three layers of this mattress is a hybrid polyurethane foam with innersprings for reinforced support.

Wave Hybrid Mattress

With special attention given to coolness and comfort, this mattress comes in 5 unique layers.

Details

Polyurethane Top Layer

At the top of the descending layers of this mattress, there is a polyurethane foam which is breathable with a special Cooling technology – AirScape. Undeniably, coolness is a given here.

Original Latex Layer

Just beneath the polyurethane gracing the top as cover is another layer of foam sourced from natural latex for added softness and comfort.

Memory Foam Layer

Sitting at the layer is a memory foam significant for contouring and back support.

Polyurethane Supporting Layer with Gel Pods

Just before the last layer is another not too rigid polyurethane foam serving as supporting layer. It’s not alone. Paired alongside gel pods, it’s renewed softness, more comfort and better spine alignment for the sleeper.

Original Polyurethane Hybrid Foundation

At the foot of it all, lies a hybrid foam made of original Polyurethane foam and innersprings for even more support. The springs create a bouncy feel and aids more air flow.

Nova Hybrid Mattress.

This mattress features 7 layers of support all in the foundation layer and all incorporated into four basic layers which include:

Polyurethane Top Layer

As seen in the other brands, a breathable Polyurethane foam sits at the top most layer providing non-stop air flow and cooling effect.

Zoned Polyurethane Foam

At the second layer is a zoned polyurethane foam that is equally breathable and soft.

Contoured Memory Foam

At the third layer of this mattress construction is a contoured Memory foam to contour the body perfectly and serve the back sleeper well.

Hybrid Foundation

At the base layer is a hybrid combination of Polyurethane foam and individually wrapped coils for extra lift and maximum air flow.

Nest Mattresses8.7

Alexander Signature Series Flippable

The signature series is a flippable mattress with the medium surface at the top and the firm surface below. Users can simply flip with an ergonomic handle to obtain any preferred side. The mattress is 13 inches in height and is an all-foam mattress, no coils. The construction is 5 layers.

Construction Details

Organic Cotton Cover

Covering the entire layers of this mattress is an organic cotton breathable cover. It means both sides are covered in cotton. This cover also serves as a fire barrier with use of hydrated sillica.

Comfort Layer (Medium Side and Firm)

On both sides of this mattress, there’s an inch of CoolFlow memory foam  weaved into the cover. This layer is soft and provides the welcoming comfort and contouring just as the sleeper settles into the mattress. So from the top you’ll meet this layer alongside the cover and when you flip the mattress same is obtainable.

Additional Comfort Layer for Medium Side

The medium side of this mattress comes with an extra comfort layer made of 2 inches gel memory foam. The gel infusion makes this layer softer and cooler assuring the sleeper of optimal comfort and coolness all night.

Transition Layer

At the middle of the setup is 2 inches of high-density polyfoam that bridges both layers and passes on the pressure of each to the core layer. The transition layer is firmer.

Core Layer

The core layer is made up of 7 inches of high-density polyfoam serving as a base for both sides and providing support for the entire construction. It’s rigidity ensures durability is attained.

Alexander Signature Hybrid

The hybrid is 14 inches tall and comes with pocketed coils for more performance. This mattress comes in three levels of firmness: soft, medium and luxury firm. It’s construction is in 4 layers.

Construction Details

 

Premium Cool Cover

The cover used in this mattress is a product of cotton and polyester blend. It’s non-removable after being quilted into a quarter of gel Infused memory foam. This cover combination is designed to ensure massive airflow while keeping it cooler and comfortably soft.

Comfort Layer

This dedicated layer of comfort is 3 inches and is made of TitanChill Endurance Foam®. This layer offers comfort and cooling seamlessly, thanks to the TitanChill technology.

Transition Layer

Serving as a bridge between the upper layers and the coils and core layer beneath, is a inch of SmartFlow foam. This layer serves to balance the spine and keep the back in good shape.

Pocketed Coils Layer

Here’s the layer that makes the difference. 8 inches of Quantum Edge Individually Wrapped Coils sits here to ensure maximum support for deep compression and hitch-free air flow.

Base Support Layer

Beneath the entire construction is an inch of foam cushioning the coils.

Love and Sleep

The Love and Sleep mattress is 11 inches thick and features an all-foam construction. It comes in two levels of firmness: medium and firm. It’s construction comes in three active layers.

Construction Details

Premium Cover

Covering this mattress from top to bottom is a durable cotton cover that was knitted in a 4 way stretch pattern. It features a phase change technology to keep you cool when you need it and to also keep you warm when you’re cold. It basically works with your body temperature by regulating it and adapting to the changes.

Comfort Layer

On the first layer is 3 inches of Energex^TM cooling foam. This foam is designed to be springy and porous to air. It wicks mositure away to keep the sleeper cool and is quite responsive. This layer helps to ease pressure from pressure points in the body. For the firm version, this layer is 2 inches thick.

Transition Layer

Bridging the comfort layer and the support core is 2 inches of SmartFlow Airflow foam. It’s super breathable, thus encouraging airflow than usual. Beyond providing a cool sleep, it also assist with pressure relief. The firm version of this mattress lacks this layer.

Support Core

For the medium version of this mattress, it’s 6 inches of base support high-density foam providing structural stability and durability for this mattress. For the firm version, it’s 8 inches.

Natural Hybrid Latex

The hybrid latex combines the mildness and comfort of latex with springy prime pocketed coils to boost it’s performance. It’s 13 inches thick and comes in 3 levels of firmness: soft, medium and firm. It features a 4-layer construction.

Construction Details

Organic Cotton Cover

The cover of this feature-rich mattress is made with organic cotton and blended with 1.75″ of latex foam and summed up with 25″ wool. This sumptuous blend makes this cover super soft, breathable and pressure-relieving.

 Comfort Layer

The comfort layer of this mattress is 3 inches of Dunlop Latex. For the firm version, this layer is firm while for the soft and medium, it corresponds to their level of firmness. This layer creates the springy feeling for this mattress and makes the sleeper feel like he/she is literally floating. It’s bouncy, responsive and does not trap heat, it rather wicks it away for a cooler sleep.

Transition Layer

An inch of polyfoam serves as the transition layer to transport the sleeper from the soft top layers (comfort layer and cover) to the support layers and core of the mattress.

Support Layer

The support layer houses Individually pocketed coils and is 6 inches in height. The Individually pocketed coils supplies more bouncy feeling and support. These separated coils are responsible for motion isolation ensuring you don’t get disturbed by the movement of your partner on the mattress while you are sleeping.

Support Core

At the foot of these layers is 1 inch of high-density polyfoam which is firm and provides cushion to the coils above it.

All Latex Mattress

The All Latex Mattress comes in two options: Natural and Certified Organic Latex. While the natural latex is 10.5 inches thick, the certified organic latex is 10 inches thick. Both mattresses have similar construction details, save for some minor details that differentiates them. Both variants have two firmness options each: medium and firm. They both come in 3 layers and with same cover.

Construction Details

Cover (Natural)

The cover here is made of natural cotton fibers well knitted in a stretch. This cover has about 1.5″ of PCF Eco-Flex polyfoam woven into it. This is to enhance the softness and and cushioning properties of this cover.

Cover (Organic)

The organic cover is made of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) organic cotton. Here, GOTS certified wool was quilted into this cover to give it added cushioning and cooler comfort.

Comfort Layer (Natural)

The first layer serves comfort on a platter. Natural Dunlop Latex of 3 inches ensures that your body is being contoured for prime comfort and bouncy feeling.

Comfort Layer (Organic)

The comfort layer here is also 3 inches but makes use of Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) latex. With it’s low point elasticity, the weight of the sleeper is evenly distributed around the mattress and pressure is minimized while it creates a float-like feeling.

Support Core (Natural)

Serving as a base for this natural all latex mattress is 6 inches of natural Dunlop Latex. This layer provides structural support, shape and durability for the mattress.

Support Core (Organic)

The support core here is same 6 inches but made of GOLS certified latex.

Durability

Casper Mattresses8.7

All three mattresses from Casper are built with durable foams in their bases and in every other layer. This makes the question of durability negligible and to further to substantiate this, a warranty is in place.

Nest Mattresses8.9

All Nest Mattresses come with resilient support cores that are proactive in providing support to all the layers above them while maintaining the structural stability and shape of the entire mattresses. Nest gives a lifetime warranty to further corrobate their promise on durability.

Cooling and Comfort

Casper Mattresses8.7

Original Hybrid Mattress

To ensure maximum coolness is attained, the cover of this mattress come with a layer of Airscape foam which was intentionally made porous so it can be breathable. Breathability leads to increased air flow and coolness. The memory foam in the mix is soft and comforting as it contours your body frame carefully.

Wave Hybrid Mattress

A mixture of foam and coils is the perfect definition of comfort and coolness. But there’s more.

Here there are 3 layers of perforated foam which are sheer breathable. To further assure coolness is non-negotiable, there’s a cooling gel in the mix. The coils beneath gives you the added lift and the premium polyurethane foam ensures you feel cozy in it’s softness.

Nova Hybrid Mattress

There are two layers of this mattress that assures any sleeper of sheer comfort and coolness. The first layer is the Airscape layer that is soft and breathable. The other layer is split into 3 firmness level for back support.

With the Airscape technology in place, it’s non-stop cooling effect for any sleeper. It allows for maximum traffic of air in and out of the mattress due to its perforated surface. Thus cooling is achieved.

Nest Mattresses9

All Nest Mattresses from their construction come with soft breathable covers to offer cool comfort. Some are quilted with wool and some with layers of gel just to heighten the level of comfort and provide a cooler sleep.

All mattress types at Nest are also made with comfort layers, some come with double comfort layers. These comfort layers are mostly cooling foams and are designed to keep heat at bay. Their gentle nature conforms to the shape of the body, snuggles it up and relieves pressure.

Back Pain Support

Casper Mattresses8.7

Original Hybrid Mattress

With three zones dedicated for support, you can be rest assured that your spine and every other back related pains are considered in the construction of this mattress.

There is a rigid foam on the base layer with innersprings that helps to balance your spine properly. The memory foam also works for spine alignment while the sturdy original Polyurethane foam relieves pressure off your back.

Wave Hybrid Mattress

There are supportive gel pods immersed into the supporting layer of this mattress. They are intentionally positioned in the waist and lower back region to keep your spine in proper alignment while preventing them from sinking too low.

Nova Hybrid Mattress

The Nova Hybrid has a zoned memory foam that contours the back perfectly while emphasizing on the back and shoulders. This prevent the sleeper from sinking too deep while his/her weight is evenly distributed to reduce pressure on the back region. This back alignment feature is also supported by it’s hybrid construction of individually wrapped coils.

Nest Mattresses9.1

All mattresses have comfort layers that work beyond providing comfort. They also work to relieve pressure from pressure points of the body. With different level of firmness, back sleepers can find all the support they need in firmer versions of each of the mattresses while side sleepers take sides with the softer versions. Whichever, is the case, all mattresses assure sleepers of full back support through deep contouring and zero tolerance for pressure points.

The inclusion of springs in the hybrid versions creates better support and spinal alignment for the alleviation of back pains and shoulder pains.

Trial and Warrenty

Casper Mattresses8.8

All mattresses from Casper have a limited 100 nights usage for trial. Afterwards you can return your mattress and get your money back if you feel unsatisfied by the quality or witness any defects.

The mattresses also come with a limited 10 year warranty.

Nest Mattresses9

All mattresses at Nest come with a 100-night risk-free trial, after which returns and refunding can be made in the event the customer is uncomfortable with the product.

There’s a life time warranty for all mattresses but terms and conditions apply.

Sleeping Type

Casper Mattresses8.8

Original Hybrid Mattress

This original hybrid mattress caters for the needs of every sleeper.

For side sleepers, the zoned support layer cuddles the shoulder and keeps the rest of the body especially the spine in proper alignment.

The back and stomach sleepers are not left out. This hybrid mattress sits on the medium firm position of the firmness scale and covers every kind of sleeper.

Wave Hybrid Mattress

At 6.5 on the firmness scale, the wave hybrid might not be the ideal one-firmness-fits-all sleepers kind of mattress.

Back Sleepers

For back sleepers, the coils beneath provide support and adequate firmness at the back coupled with a memory foam layer that contours perfectly. An additional latex layer limits sinkage to crown it all for back sleepers.

Side Sleepers

For side sleepers, this is also a great mattress so long as they are not too heavy.

Stomach Sleepers

For the stomach sleepers, this might not be the ideal mattress since it’s top layers are super soft and might not provide the needed firmness for their hips.

Nova Hybrid Mattress

The Nova hybrid mattress is on the medium soft range on the firmness scale.

For side and back sleepers, this mattress is ideal but for stomach sleepers, they might need to reconsider because this mattress might not grant them the extra support they need for their hips.

 

Nest Mattresses9

Alexander Signature Series Flippable

This mattress come with two firmness options: medium (5) out of 10 and Firm (7-8) out of 10 on the firmness scale.

Side Sleepers

The medium firmness is great for side sleepers. With two soft layers of comfort and a cool cover, they can get all the support they need in their shoulders and hips where pressure is usually high.

Back Sleepers

Both sides can serve a back sleeper well depending on his/her weight. For back Sleepers under 130 pounds, the medium side should do justice to their needs, those between 130-200 can use either sides depending on their preference and those above 200 can make do with the firm side.

Stomach Sleepers

The firm side is suitable for stomach sleepers. Those who weigh less than 130 pounds can find the medium side even more comfortable.

Alexander Signature Hybrid

The signature hybrid comes in three levels of firmness: plush, medium and firm. The medium is suitable for all kinds of sleepers.

Side Sleepers

The soft option does it well for the needs of side sleepers.

Back Sleepers

The medium and luxury firm is great for back sleepers and with the support of springs beneath, they get to have their spine balanced and back pains alleviated.

Stomach Sleepers

The luxury firm is super for predominant stomach sleepers. However, they can still make do with medium.

Love and Sleep

Love and sleep comes in two firmness options: medium and firm.

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers will be comfortable with the medium option as it engulfs them not too deep but enough to hold their curves and relief pressure on the shoulders and hips.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers will be fine with the medium option will full contouring for their backs and spine alignment.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers can use both options but perpetual stomach sleepers should use the firm option.

Nest Hybrid Latex

With three firmness options (plush, firm and medium), every sleeper is welcomed. The inclusion of pocketed coils enhances comfort for every sleeper.

Side Sleepers

The plush option is suitable for side sleepers.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers can either go with the firm or medium option.

Stomach Sleepers

Habitual stomach sleepers will find the firm side very comfortable.

All Latex Mattress

Both variants (Organic and Natural) of the All Latex Mattress comes in two firmness options: medium and firm.

Side Sleepers

The medium option is great for side sleepers and their curves.

Back Sleepers

Both options can serve a back sleeper well depending on their preference.

Stomach Sleepers

For the habitual stomach sleepers, the firm side is very comforting but they can also use the medium option.

Dimensions

Conclusion

Nest and Casper are both new generation brands that came up mainstream in same decade 2011 and 2014 with a strong commitment to offering buyers value for their money.

Nest offers different mattresses in its collection. Some are hybrids, some all-latex and some all-natural. All together, Nest offers 5 different mattresses.

Casper on the other hand anchors its business on 3 hybrids mattresses. Nest even offers a flippable mattress in its collection and promises comfort on a platter, which makes it a superior brand.