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Casper Original

Comfortable, quiet all-foam bed for couples, but weak edges and warm

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66/100
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Casper Original

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74Expert score9 expert reviews
55Owners score37,110 ratings & comments
74Reliability11% report problems
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Updated October 26, 2026

Experts like the Casper Original more than owners do: it scores 74 with experts but 55 with owners, for a medium-confidence overall 66. Motion isolation is the clearest strength, praised by 7 of 8 hands-on reviewers, while 6 of 8 call edge support average to very poor and most say it sleeps warm. Among 357 owner comments, half praise comfort and 21% praise support, but 8% cite poor customer service, 7% mention sagging, and 11% mention some kind of failure. The evidence on firmness is thin and contradictory, and several reviewers note it has been replaced by the Casper One, so long-term availability is uncertain.

Experts 74Owners 55
ExpertsOwnersEach expert review

What each expert concluded

3.7/5

A comfortable, responsive all-foam bed with zoned support that suits back sleepers and average-weight combination sleepers well, but it falls short for heavier side sleepers and dedicated stomach sleepers.

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4.1/5

A slightly firm, responsive all-foam bed with zoned support that works well for back and combination sleepers and couples, with mildly weaker cooling, edge support, and warranty/trial scores.

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~8/10

After over a month of testing with her fiancé, the writer found the Casper Original to be a supportive, firm foam mattress with excellent motion isolation and pressure relief that suits most sleepers and couples, though it sleeps only moderately cool and has a strong initial odor.

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3.5/5

A soft, contouring all-foam bed with excellent motion isolation that suits side sleepers and smaller sleepers, but held back by heat retention, weak edge support, limited back/hip support, and middling value.

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7.3/10

The reviewer found the Casper Original to be a bland, passable mattress that disappointed with poor edge support, weak motion isolation, and lingering odor, and judged that better, cheaper options exist.

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~8/10

The writer, after testing it firsthand, recommends the Casper Original as an excellent, reliable all-foam mattress with great pressure relief, cooling, and motion isolation, though its weak edge support is a drawback.

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3.5/5

A soft, plush all-foam bed with excellent motion isolation that suits side sleepers, but weak support, poor edge support, and heat retention make it overpriced next to cheaper rivals.

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~8.5/10

The Good Housekeeping team picks the Casper Original as its favorite boxed mattress, praising its comfort, balanced support and rare zoned foam design, while noting it is a poor fit for hot sleepers or anyone needing strong edge support.

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~5/10

The page only outlines Consumer Reports' testing categories for the Casper Original and hides the actual ratings and conclusions behind a paywall, so no real assessment is given.

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The verdict in 10 seconds

The Casper Original at work: a mattress showing its support layers

You'll love it if

  • You share the bed with a restless partner and want to sleep undisturbed
  • You sleep on your back or switch positions and are of average build
  • You like a responsive foam feel rather than a slow, sinking one

Skip it if

  • You sleep hot or often sit and sleep near the edge of the bed
  • You're a heavier sleeper or sleep mainly on your stomach
  • You're sensitive to new-mattress smells that can take a while to fade

What owners rave and rant about

What they rave about

Comfort50%
Support21%
Value7%
Cooling6%
Motion isolation6%

What they rant about

Back pain10%
Customer support8%
Too firm8%
Sagging7%
Off gassing5%

Share of 357 owner reviews and comments that mention each topic.

The no-fluff verdict

This is an easy-to-live-with foam bed that keeps a restless partner's tossing and turning from reaching you, with a responsive feel that makes changing positions simple. Its weak spot is the edges, which sink when you sit or sleep near them, and it can feel warm on hot nights. It suits couples and back or combination sleepers of average build who mostly sleep in the middle of the bed.

We researched 9 expert reviews, analyzed 37,110 owner ratings and comments across 13 sources, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Ratings across the web

4.3 / 5
★★★★★12,100 ratingsMay include close variants of this model
4.4 / 5
★★★★★24,653 ratingsCombined across sellers
4.3 / 5
★★★★★20 reviewswayfair.com, walmart.com
3.9 / 5
★★★★★724 reviewsReviews moderated by the brand
2.0 / 5
★★★★★357 owner commentsLong-term owners. Converted to stars from how positive their comments are
How buyers rated it
5★71%
4★13%
3★7%
2★4%
1★4%
24,632 star ratings across retailers

Shop ratings lean positive (happy buyers, brand-moderated stores); forums lean critical (people post problems). Our owners score weighs both equally.

Questions people actually ask

Is the Casper Original a good mattress for back pain?

It can be, especially if you sleep on your back. Its firmer support under the hips and softer give at the shoulders help keep your spine in line, though a few people still woke up sore.

Based on: Most hands-on reviewers credit its zoned support; owners are split on back pain.

Is the Casper Original the best type of mattress for back problems?

It depends on how you sleep. It works best for back and combination sleepers, while heavier people and dedicated stomach sleepers may need firmer, coil-based support.

Based on: Several reviewers say heavier and stomach sleepers need more support than it gives.

Does the Casper Original work for side sleepers with shoulder or hip pain?

It depends on your body weight. Lighter and average-size side sleepers often find it cushioning, but heavier side sleepers may not get enough pressure relief.

Based on: Reviewers split: some praise side-sleeper relief, one flags limits above 230 lb.

What is the queen-size Casper Original like to handle and set up?

It's heavy and has no handles, so plan on a second person. It arrives compressed in a compact box and expands easily once opened.

Based on: Reviewers list queen weight at about 79–85 lb and praise easy unboxing.

Is it easy to put fitted sheets on the Casper Original?

Yes, generally. It has a fairly low profile, which makes it simple to tuck standard fitted sheets around the corners.

Based on: One hands-on reviewer notes its low profile makes sheets easy to fit.

How much does the Casper Original cost?

Usually $874–$1,695 in the US. Prices move with sales, so check the current price.

Based on: Prices quoted in expert reviews and at Amazon.com.

What does the Casper Original cost to run?

Mostly replacement parts and supplies

  • Mattress protector recommended (no price given)
  • Optional in-home setup and old mattress removal: $199
  • Optional mattress topper if firmness needs adjusting (no price given)
Based on: Running costs and part lifespans reported in expert reviews.

Has the Casper Original been recalled?

No. We found no U.S. safety recalls for this model.

Based on: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records.
Casper OriginalProduct Review score 66 · $874–$1,695
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