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How I Tested Zinus vs Casper? Who’s the winner in Casper vs Zinus

In this head to head bed review, we put two of the most popular mattress brands on the market. Zinus and Casper are no doubt two of the best brands that are widely known in the mattress industry. Thus, many customers become more and more curious about their features and performance when compared head to head. So, we’ve already done all the work for you by identifying all parts and features of each mattress.

Zinus Mattress

•  At a glance: Budget-Friendly Mattress  
• Headline: Zinus is a fast-growing mattress and furniture brand that values and empowers the entrepreneurial spirit in each employee. With almost 2 decades of experience in the business, the company has already perfected the art of compressing and delivering mattresses in tiny boxes.

Casper Mattress

•  At a glance:Innovative Mattress 
• Headline: Casper is leading a global sleep uprising to awaken the sleeping potential of a well-rested world. The company sets a new standard in sleep innovation with the help of its experienced researchers, engineers, and designers. So now, Casper makes innovative mattresses that can bring joy to your tired body.

Quick Synopsis:

If you’re the kind of reader who prefers to get to the main point before getting into the details, we got you. Here are some major points that can give you the differences between these two mattresses:

If you want to know the details about our selected Zinus and Casper mattress, be sure to keep reading.

Zinus Mattress

In this comparison, we focused on one mattress from each brand to help you in shopping. For Zinus, we chose the 12-inch Cooling Green Tea Gel Memory Foam Mattress. For Casper, we chose the 12-inch Casper Hybrid Mattress.

Construction

For the construction of this Cooling Green Tea Gel Memory Foam Mattress, it has 4 layers of foams. With a profile that is 12 inches thick, it consists of various foams that allow it to provide comforting support. Its first layer consists of 2 inches of memory foam that is infused with cooling gel technology. This memory foam slowly adjusts and contours to any body shape that it feels like slowly embracing you. This is reinforced by its 3 inches super soft foam that improves the comfort level of the mattress. Its third layer consists of 3.5 inches high-density foam while its fourth layer consists of another 3.5 inches base. These thickest layers keep the mattress in good shape without sacrificing your comfort. But aside from these obvious layers, Zinus mattress is also famous for its infusion of green tea and other natural materials. Its green tea extract gives it antibacterial protection to avoid harmful bacteria from infesting your resting sanctuary. At the same time, it helps neutralize odor together with its ActivCharcoal component. The small particles of its purified charcoal absorb moisture to minimize all odor-causing agents.

Firmness

Contrary to what other people think, a mattress doesn’t become firmer as it becomes thicker. Instead, it becomes softer as it increases its thickness just like this 12 inches memory foam mattress. According to the comfort guide of Zinus, this Cooling Green Tea Gel Memory Foam Mattress has a 6.1 rating. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 is considered as firm and 10 is considered as plush. This means that this mattress has a medium-plush firmness level which is enough to provide you a comfortable bed every night. Besides, Zinus guide is based on the personal experience of its customers and the ratings of its in-house experts.

Cooling Effect

Its memory foam layer with gel infusion helps regulate temperature on the mattress to give you a cooler surface to sleep on. Compared with the traditional memory foam mattresses, the gel beads improve the heat retention in the mattress. Thus, you can enjoy its cooling foam which provides that refreshing zing once you lay your back on its cool surface. It also has thick dense foams that provide it more than a support system. These layers have an improved surface wave design which improves the mattress ventilation. Instead of trapping heat in the mattress, it allows absorbs heat and pushes it away from the mattress. Thanks to its unique design, air can freely flow in and out of the mattress for a cooler and more comfortable sleep.

Support

To ensure your mattress support for years, this mattress has thick layers of foams to back you up. Its first layer is meant to provide pressure relief while its second layer is meant to promote proper spinal alignment. While this mattress doesn’t offer that kind of bounce that is common in a traditional spring mattress, it can give you a hug. Thus, your body can have the support you need while sinking in this mattress. Most importantly, its CertiPUR-US Certified foams meet all strict standards of the industry for safe and reliable content, durability, and emissions.

Casper Mattress

Construction

Just like the Zinus mattress, The Casper Hybrid Mattress consists of 4 layers that make up its 12 inches profile. For its cover, this mattress is encased in a blend of polyester fabric that is soft, stretchable, and breathable. Now, let’s look under its covers and check out its first layer which is comprised of a breathable comfort layer. This 1.5 inches layer is designed as an open-cell foam which is a little similar to latex. It has a nice bounce and swift response to pressure which promotes improved mobility that is great for combo sleepers. The next layer is 1.5 inches memory foam which is also known as the pressure-relieving foam. This layer allows sleepers to sink into the mattress to experience a deep body-conforming and relief. It can absorb weight and transfers the pressure away from your pressure points while its next layer can provide support. If you worry about your shoulder and hips, this 1.5 inches transition layer can give you peace of mind. It is also known as the zoned support which minimizes the feel of coil springs underneath using firmer foam. Next to this is the 7 inches tall layer of springs which provide a more durable and resilient base. This is reinforced by its improved edge support which is made with a firmer perimeter. So, it can be easier to get in and out of bed without putting too much pressure on your knees.

Firmness

Based on the firmness test, the average rating of The Casper Hybrid Mattress is 5.9. This is based on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 as plush and 10 as firm. Since it can feel different on each sleeper, this rating was based on a couple of volunteers who personally tried the mattress. Even though the mattress has a thick layer of coil system underneath its foams, it is still on the softer side. The solid presence of coil springs didn’t make the mattress less comfortable so you can still sink on it. You can even enjoy its bouncy surface which guarantees a quick response to movement. Thus, it will not make you feel like you are trapped even if you sink in its body-conforming foams.

Cooling Effect

Compared with the Zinus mattress, this Casper mattress doesn’t have a gel infusion to keep the mattress cool while you sleep. However, this mattress has a layer of open-cell foam which boosts its natural cooling abilities. Thus, all types of sleepers can enjoy this mattress, rain or shine.

Support

Aside from comfort, support is another vital aspect that The Casper Hybrid Mattress can offer. With a tall section of pocketed coils, you can certainly feel the benefits of a hybrid mattress. Its combination of foams and coil springs cradle your body with its soft foams regardless of your preferred sleeping position. While the springs provide some buoyancy, it draws the conforming of its top layers deeper. When it comes to different sleeping positions, this mattress also feels great on the back, side, and combo sleepers.

Differences

Now that we’re done with the meaty details, let’s shift to its differences. First things first, the Zinus model we chose for this review is an all-foam mattress while Casper is a hybrid mattress. Second, the Casper mattress cost more than the Zinus mattress. For instance, the 12 inches Queen mattress from Zinus costs $312 only while its competitor mattress from Casper costs $1,195.

Third, the memory foam mattress is softer than the hybrid mattress based on users and mattress experts. Lastly, the Zinus mattress is focused on providing a cool mattress while Casper is focused on providing pressure relief.