CASPER NOVA HYBRID MATTRESS REVIEW
Zoned Support in a Hybrid Setting
- Last Updated: July 8, 2020
Great for:
- Soft, plush feel great for side sleepers
- Grooves and channels work with individually wrapped coils to regulate temperature and enhance breathability
- Nice bounce back makes this mattress a good choice for combination sleepers who need to transition easily.
Type – Hybrid
Firmness – Zoned Support
Sleep Trial – 100 Night
Warranty – 10 year limited
Shipping – Free Shipping & Returns
In-Depth Review of the Casper Nova Hybrid
A leader in innovation, Casper is one of the largest online mattress retailers today. And if you’re reading this, you’re likely familiar with the name, but curious if the mattress lives up to its hype. While the Original Casper mattress has been featured on our best bed in a box mattresses of 2021, we had to wonder, would Casper’s latest offering, the Casper Nova Hybrid, stand up to its predecessor? Let’s find out in our unbiased Casper Nova Hybrid mattress review!
Casper Nova Mattress Review on YouTube
The Brand That Popularized The Bed In A Box
Not only is Casper credited with popularizing the bed in a box business model, this innovative company offers unique concepts such as The Dreamery by Casper. Situated in NYC, the Dreamery is a place where you can book a nap session. Once there, visitors are provided with comfy pajamas, beverages and access to Headspace, a sleepcast designed to help you fall asleep faster. Don’t fret if you can’t make a trip to the Dreamery, the sleep system by Casper includes pillows, bedding, lighting and more. Everything you need to bring peace and relaxation into your home.
Casper Nova Mattress Construction - Zoned Hybrid Support
The Casper Nova is a wonderfully plush mattress that we think is likely to please a large audience, but is especially good for side sleepers. Like the Casper Original, the Nova features zoned construction, meaning it could be a good option for shoulder pain sufferers.
In addition to each Casper mattress being made in the U.S.A., more specifically in Georgia and Pennsylvania, they are all CertiPUR-US certified. This means there wont be any cancer causing gasses being released from the foam because they are rated to have a low V.O.C. Lets take a look at whats inside:
- Soft Stretchy Cover: Wonderfully soft to the touch and stretchy, the cover allows the layers below to move with your body. It stretches 4 ways to allow optimum movement and contouring below. There is also an added plushness to the cover that gives a cloud like feel when first laying on it.
- Airscape™ foam: This is a perforated layer that allows air to flow through the mattress keeping you cool at night. It has a quick response, when you press on it, making it easy to move around on the bed.
- Zoned Airscape™: Three areas of support are designed to alleviate the common pressure points when sleeping on a mattress. There is softer foam under the shoulders and feet and firmer foam at your hips, waist and lower back.
- Zoned Support™ Pro: Very unique in the industry, this layer has channels that are cut out to provide extra pressure relief. There is a large surface of channels at your shoulders and legs and a smaller surface under your hips. With the three different sections of channels it actually provides 7 different zones of support/pressure relief.
- Resilient Springs: Individually wrapped coils provide a great base support for the Casper Nova mattress. They have added strength for the outside rows of coils for better edge support.
Firmness and Feel Of The Casper Nova Hybrid
The Casper Nova mattress has a wonderfully plush feel that works particularly well for side sleepers, but is also a solid choice for back and combinations sleepers. Zoned construction sets Casper apart from the competition, providing a balanced blend of support and pressure relief.
They combined two layers of zoned support to create a unique feel that could be a good choice for anyone who suffers from shoulder pain. They work together nicely, however, at times we did feel the zones underneath. This was more when we were sleeping on our side. Stomach sleepers might find this mattress too soft. On a scale from 1-10 we rate this mattress at a 5.5, with the mattress providing more of a medium-soft feel.
Is The Casper Nova Hybrid Good For Couples?
Motion transfer can make make or break your sleep experience, especially if you have a particularly restless partner. The better a mattress isolates motion, the less likely you are to be disturbed during your sleep. While we experienced very little motion transfer it is not the best we have ever seen. It’s definitely better than most coil mattresses we have tried though, but if you really want no motion at all you might want to think about getting an all memory foam mattress.
Edge support is another important consideration for couples, especially if you are a sharing a queen or full-size mattress. This allows you to utilize the whole bed without feeling as if you are going to fall off. The edge support on the Casper Nova was pretty good, they have added extra support in the coils on the outside of the mattress, enhancing the edge support.
Casper Nova Purchase Details
Free Sleep Trial, Shipping & Returns
Casper provides 100 nights for you to try their mattresses. If you don’t end up liking it, you can return it for a full refund within that time period. Having a good sleep trial is so important because even if you have the opportunity to try a mattress in the store it’s just not long enough to know if you like the mattress.
That being said, you need to give yourself time to adjust to your new mattress. Make sure you give it at least two weeks before you make a final decision. Casper, like many of the online mattresses companies, offers free shipping and returns.
Warranty
Casper mattresses come with a 10 year limited warranty. That’s pretty standard for the industry, however if your looking for something with a longer warranty check out Puffy or Dreamcloud.
Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress Sizing and Price
As far as pricing, the Casper Nova is not the cheapest mattress we have tested, however, its not the most expensive either. Its definitely a little more than the average hybrid mattress, however, Casper frequently runs various deals and discounts throughout the year. Be sure to check out our coupon codes for the most up to date savings or visit casper.com directly.
Casper Nova Hybrid Price
Mattress Dimensions
Twin
$1095
38 X 75
Twin XL
$1245
38 X 80
Full
$1795
53 X 75
Queen
$1995
60 X 80
King
$2295
76 X 80
Cal. King
$2295
72 X 84
Casper Customer Service
Casper, being as large as they are, seem to provide great customer service. After reading through many of the customer reviews online, purchasers appear pleased with their shopping experience, even if they weren’t pleased with the bed. This is very important because even though a company says free returns they can certainly drag out the process making it a pain for you.
Casper is also highly rated on Amazon with an average of 4.6 stars out of 5.
Do I need a Specific Mattress Foundation for Casper?
Most adjustable bases and foundations should work with your Casper mattress. In general it is always advisable to stay away from slatted bases with slats more than 2″ apart as this can cause your mattress to dip and sag between slats. If purchasing Casper’s metal frame they do NOT advise placing the mattress directly on the frame. Instead, Casper recommends using any modern box spring or foundation, in combination with it.
Casper Nova Hybrid Mattress Review Conclusion
While only you can decide if the Casper Nova Hybrid is right for you, we can help you understand who this mattress is best suited for. While we think this mattress could be a good fit for back and combination sleepers, where the Nova really excels is relieving pressure when sleeping on your side.
Light-weight sleepers, as well as hot sleepers are likely to get along with the Casper Nova as well. Perforated holes and grooved channels compliment the individually wrapped coils to enhance breathability and regulate temperature.
Unfortunately, we don’t think this likely to be the best fit for stomach sleepers. If this is your preferred sleeping position we would recommend checking out Amerisleep or Level Sleep as both brands offer firmer mattresses to help keep your hips lifted.
Still undecided? Have a look at our comprehensive and unbiased mattress reviews and comparisons. We’ve covered mattresses and sleep products from all the biggest brands including Purple, Nectar and Sleep Number.
