The Casper Element vs Tuft & Needle are both budget all-foam mattresses. While Tuft & Needle is the namesake and flagship mattress of its maker, Casper Element represents Casper’s first true foray into the budget mattress category. We’ll compare the two models in this post so you can decide which better meets your needs.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Casper Essential mattress has been renamed the Casper Element; however, at this time, the Element is currently out of stock. Check out our Casper foam mattress review for another great option!
Product
Firmness
Score
Product
Tuft & Needle MattressFirmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10Score
Casper Element vs. Tuft & Needle: Top Similarities
- Both are all-foam mattresses with relatively simple constructions.
- They are comparably priced ($645.00 to $1295.00 for Tuft & Needle; $595.00 to $1395.00 for Casper Element).
- Both use polyfoam and have polyester covers.
- Both have springy, responsive surfaces.
- Both offer 100-day trials and free shipping.
Casper Element vs. Tuft & Needle: Key Differences
- Tuft & Needle is thicker at 10″, while the Casper Element is only 8.5″ thick.
- Tuft & Needle will be firmer than Casper Element for most sleepers.
- Casper Element incorporates memory foam, while the Tuft & Needle has uses a proprietary foam.
Casper Element Construction
- Casper Element has a removable, soft, poly-knit cover that doesn’t affect the mattress feel too much.
- On top is 2″ of an open-celled, springy, breathable polyfoam that Casper calls “Fusion Foam.”
- The middle layer is 1.5″ of responsive memory foam, which adds pressure relief and body contouring.
- The base support layer is comprised of 4.5″ of durable support foam, which is a pretty standard foam for bed-in-a-box mattresses.
Casper Element Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 8/10
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Casper Element Mattress
The Casper Wave Hybrid is a comfortable option for back sleepers, hot sleepers, and many side sleepers.
Material
Foam
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Firmness
Firm: 8/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Casper Element Mattress
The Casper Wave Hybrid is a comfortable option for back sleepers, hot sleepers, and many side sleepers.
Material
Foam
Firmness
Firm: 8/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Tuft & Needle Construction
- Tuft & Needle has a breathable polyester blend cover that also doesn’t affect the overall feel of the mattress too much.
- The top of Tuft & Needle’s two layers is 3″ of firm, bouncy proprietary “Adaptive” foam. This is a polyurethane-based foam that incorporates graphite and a gel polymer to absorb and evenly distribute heat from the body.
- The support layer is 7″ of 1.8-lb-density poly foam, which is pretty standard on the market.
Tuft & Needle Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Tuft & Needle Mattress
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
Material
Foam
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Tuft & Needle Mattress
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Price Range
$$$$$
Construction Differences and Notes
- Both are all-foam mattresses that have relatively few layers.
- Both use polyfoam somewhere in the construction.
- Tuft & Needle is firmer and also thicker.
- Casper Element uses memory foam and has one more layer.
Firmness and Feel Differences
While both have responsive top layers, Casper Element is a little softer. I would say that Tuft & Needle feels more supportive overall. That is mainly because it is thicker and firmer.
Motion Transfer Differences
Because it’s softer, Casper Element has a slight edge in preventing motion transfer. However, they both did a decent job at isolating motion. Both mattresses might be a pretty good option for couples.
Pick Casper Element If …
- You are a side sleeper. Casper Element conforms better to contours and is softer overall, potentially making it more appealing for side sleepers.
- You want something softer. Casper Element has a softer top layer and a memory foam middle layer that adds even more softness to the mattress.
Pick Tuft & Needle If …
- You are a back or stomach sleeper. Tuft & Needle is firmer and more supportive, potentially making it a more appropriate choice for back or stomach sleepers who need that extra support.
- You like a little firmness. If you generally prefer a stiffer mattress, Tuft & Needle will give you that feel more than the Casper Element.
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Overall
These are very comparable mattresses. The features most likely to make shoppers prefer one over the other are firmness and the general feel.
I hope this comparison is helpful for you! Please leave any specific questions about either brand in the comments.
