We spend more time with them than any other consumer good (except perhaps our phones). Mattresses are unique among the things we own. How did I finally know? Because I stopped thinking about mattresses altogether-truly the hallmark of a mattress doing its job. But it took me about a year before I realized just how much I liked it. I bought a Casper mattress over three years ago. How many times did I hear Marc Maron or countless other podcasters extol Casper’s virtues before finally taking a chance? How many mattress reviews beyond this did I read before pulling the trigger? Too many, in retrospect. Waking up achy after a night of tossing and turning on a squeaky old bed, throwing another “We really oughta’…” onto a pile of empty threats before heading for the shower. I complained about our old mattress for at least two years before I did anything about it.

Shopping for a new mattress usually starts at 3 A.M., sleepless and in the dark. Comfort is king, after all, and I’m sleeping just fine.) However, I still love my Casper, which only serves to further underscore the subjective nature of mattress reviewing. Per the company, the current version is one inch shorter than mine, and has increased perforation for airflow. Since I purchased this model, the brand has made slight changes to its Casper Original mattress. Collectively, our favorite is the Tuft & Needle Original, which our sleep writer loves for its firm but supple surface and comparatively low price. ( Note: In the interim since I bought my Casper, the team at Reviewed began in-depth mattress testing that covers everything from motion transfer to edge support.

That was over three years ago, and here’s what I can tell you as a Casper owner: I'm satisfied. And while shop-at-home convenience and money-back guarantees are a huge draw, I had a hard time distinguishing the actual differences between all the mattress-in-a-box brands like Leesa, Tuft & Needle, Nectar, and others.īut after reading reviews until my eyes watered, I took the plunge and purchased a Casper mattress

I’ve been there, too.Īs traditional retailers like Mattress Firm and Sears disappear, online mattress purchasing has only gotten more prevalent. If you’re shopping for a new mattress, you’ve probably had to wade through an ocean of jargon and about a million photos of people smiling as they recline on (let’s face it) identical-looking, spongy white rectangles.

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