The Casper Wave Hybrid is billed as Casper Sleep’s luxury mattress, and for good reason! Not only is it built with the brand’s cooling Airscape Foam, but it’s also got multiple layers of zoned support and springy pocketed coils. When these materials come together, it’s a true *chef’s kiss* of pressure relief and support.
Want to learn more? Well then you better read on! Below, I’m going to detail this bed’s construction, describe its feel, and dive into some of its biggest competition on the market. So, without further ado, let’s get started! Short on time? No worries! You can always skip to my review summary at the end.
Using layers of soft foams for incredible pressure relief combined with pocketed coils for bounce and support, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a great choice for those looking for a plush luxurious feel.
Is The Casper Wave Hybrid a Good Mattress for You?
Different mattresses work best for different body types, sleeping positions, and preferences. So before I get into detail, I want to give you an overview of who the Wave might be best for.
Who I recommend the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress for
- If you struggle with back pain, I think this could be an excellent mattress for you. Not only does it set the spine in a nice, neutral line, but it actively alleviates tension at the shoulders, hips, and lower back.
- Combination sleepers might also enjoy the Casper Wave Hybrid. There’s some excellent mobility here, which makes it easy to move around and change positions in the night.
- And finally, I think heavier people (over 250 lbs) could find a lot to love in this mattress. The bed is supportive enough to bolster heavy sleepers, yet soft enough to provide plenty of relief at the joints.
Who I don’t recommend the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress for
- Those who enjoy the deep, cozy sink of a memory foam mattress may want to look elsewhere. You’ll feel much more “on top of” than hugged by the Wave.
- It’s also worth noting that this is the brand’s luxury product, so it comes with a luxury price tag!
Using layers of soft foams for incredible pressure relief combined with pocketed coils for bounce and support, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a great choice for those looking for a plush luxurious feel.
How Firm is the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress?
Well, to find out, we’re going to examine it for a few different factors, starting with firmness. As with any feel factor, firmness is subjective, and can change a lot depending on one’s body size, shape, and weight. So, my read of this bed’s firmness could differ from your own. For reference, I’m about 5’10”, 190 lbs. and prefer to sleep on my stomach.
After rolling around the Wave, I decided to give it a 6 out of 10 on the mattress firmness scale. When compared to the industry standard of 6.5 for medium firmness, this places it as just a touch softer than medium-firm.
The bed got a 6 from me because I thought it struck a really nice balance between cuddly pressure relief and strong support. Though you’re likely to sink into its top layers of foam, the sections of zoned support and pocketed coils do a lot to lift your body up and out of the structure. Zoned support refers to a mattress build that’s firmer around the lower back for extra support, and softer at the shoulders to cushion your pressure points there.
This vibe could work well for a wide range of sleepers, but perhaps best for back sleepers, particularly those who struggle with pain at the hips and lower back. It could also do wonders for heavier folks in need of a little extra support in the lumbar region.
Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Performance
Though firmness is an important factor to consider when buying a new bed, it’s far from the only one. So, let’s test out this mattress for a few more performance factors like pain relief, cooling, and support.
Testing the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress in Different Sleeping Positions
People’s sleep needs vary depending on their body weight and preferred sleeping position. Take a look below to see which sleepers the Wave could work for.
Is the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Good for Light Sleepers (Under 130 lbs)?
- Light Back Sleepers – Light back sleepers should find this mattress really comfortable! It should provide a great balance of pressure relief and support for them.
- Light Side Sleepers – Lightweight side sleepers should like the Wave. They won’t sink too far through its comfort foams, so should find it fairly pressure-relieving in this position.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – Light sleepers who alternate between their stomach and another position at night should get enough support on the Wave. But strict stomach sleepers might find the Wave a little too soft for their needs.
Is the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Good for Average Weight Sleepers (130 – 250 lbs)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – Average weight back sleepers should like the Wave, it offers plenty of support for these sleepers, but is soft enough to provide some pleasant cushioning in this position.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – These sleepers might find the Wave a little firm if they’re strict side sleepers. But if you don’t need something extremely pressure-relieving, the Wave should work for you.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – Stomach sleepers need a firm structure with plenty of lift and support to set the spine in a neutral line from shoulders to hips. Unfortunately, the Wave Hybrid is just too plush to pull this off for average-weight sleepers.
Is the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Good for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 lbs)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – I think the Wave really shines for heavy back sleepers. The zoned coil support in this mattress does a great job of helping these sleepers keep their spines neutrally aligned, which is a key to comfortable sleep.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – Heavy sleepers who sleep strictly on their sides might find they sink onto its coil layer and feel some pressure around the shoulders and hips. Heavy combination sleepers who only spend part of the night on their sides should be happy on the Wave.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – The Wave is too soft for heavy stomach sleepers, who need a firm mattress to achieve a healthy spinal alignment.
Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Pain Relief Performance
Pressure relief refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at sensitive spots like the shoulders, hips, and lower back. This is especially important for sleepers who struggle with pain, because it helps indicate whether or not they’ll get relief on a particular bed.
I tested the Wave’s pain relieving capabilities with a pressure map. I rolled it out on the bed like a blanket and lay on top of it. As I moved around, the gadget recorded the force I exerted on the bed and created a colored “map” pressure.
Back Pain – Based on the pressure map results above (and my personal experience on the bed), the Wave is a great option for anyone who struggles with back pain. It should do a great job of relieving tension at the lower back, while keeping your spine in a nice neutral line.
Shoulder pain – Sleepers with shoulder pain should be fairly happy on the wave, but I noticed a bit of pressure build up around the shoulders when I was on my side. Side sleepers with shoulder pain might prefer something even softer.
Hip Pain – Similarly, the pressure map showed a bit of pressure buildup around my hips when I was on my side. I don’t think this is a dealbreaker, but sleepers with especially sensitive hips might want to opt for one of the best mattresses for hip pain instead.
Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Performance for Couples
When you share a mattress, you have a few needs solo sleepers don’t. Below, take a look at how the Wave Hybrid does with motion transfer, sex, cooling, and edge support.
Motion Transfer
Motion transfer is a measure that tells us how likely you are to feel your partner’s movements in the night. Ideally, a bed would have low motion transfer, which means it’s capable of isolating and dissipating motion evenly across a structure. This factor is important for all sleepers, but especially for couples!
To illustrate motion transfer, I dropped a 10 lb steel ball from heights of 4 inches, 8 inches and 12 inches and measured the disturbance it caused: the bigger the lines, the bigger the disturbance.
These are quite impressive motion transfer results, which tells me that you and your partner should snooze soundly through the night! The real star here is the top memory foam layers, whose slow response to pressure works to absorb and dissipate motion with ease.
Sex
The best mattress for sex normally offers a balance of motion isolation and responsiveness. This allows partners to sleep undisturbed, but makes it easy to move around and change positions during sex. The Casper Wave definitely achieves this balance, so I’d highly recommend it to couples looking for a balance between mobility and motion isolation.
Cooling
Couples tend to overheat more quickly than solo sleepers since they’re sharing body heat. Luckily, the Casper Wave Hybrid sleeps cool thanks to its breathable pocketed coil layer. But if you sleep especially hot, you might want to check out the even more cooling Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress.
Edge Support
Edge support is a measure of whether or not you can sleep on the edge of your bed and still feel supported. Strong edges can make a bed feel larger, which is a great perk for couples. The Wave Hybrid had great edge support, so you’ll be able to spread out to the sides of this bed comfortably.
Using layers of soft foams for incredible pressure relief combined with pocketed coils for bounce and support, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a great choice for those looking for a plush luxurious feel.
What is the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Made Of?
The Casper Wave Hybrid features a complex, 5-layer construction of “Airscape” foam, zoned memory foam, zoned poly foam, gel support pods, and pocketed coils. These diverse materials come together to create a structure that’s luxuriously supportive. For more, let’s dive underneath the cover!
Cover — The Casper Wave Hybrid’s cover is made from a knit polyester blend, which is soft and stretchy to the touch.
Comfort Layer — Beneath the cover, you’ll land on a layer of Casper’s special “Airscape” foam. This material has a slow response to pressure, allowing the sleeper to sink in for cozy relief at the shoulders and hips. It’s also aerated, which promotes some fantastic breathability throughout the mattress. A thin coating of cooling gel on top of the Airscape foam also helps to establish an overall cooling vibe.
Transition Layer — Up next, we find a second layer of Airscape foam. As breathable and cool as the material above it, this foam works to extend both the contouring and cooling of the top layer even further into the mattress.
Contour Layer — Below the two layers of Airscape foam is a section of zoned memory foam. The term “zoned” refers to the fact that this layer has been divided into three ergonomic zones to provide targeted relief to different areas of the body. There’s softer memory foam at the shoulders for a little bit of sink and fimer memory foam at the hips for a little bit of lift. This helps to set the spine in a neutral line, establishing uniform pressure relief across the body. It’s also a big reason why the Wave Hybrid made our list of best mattresses for arthritis.
Transition Layer — Next up is a zoned transition layer that includes supportive gel pods. They’re incorporated into the middle of this layer to lift the hips up and out of the structure. This promotes better spinal alignment and makes it easier to move around and change positions in the night.
Support Layer — And finally, we arrive at the main support system of the Wave Hybrid, which is made of a tall section of pocketed coils. These springs bring bounce, support, and firmness to the structure and work to position the sleeper more “on top” of the bed than “in” it. I should also add that the coils are wrapped in a layer of high-density support foam edge support, which maximizes the usable surface area of the bed.
Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Unboxing and Off-Gassing
The Casper Wave Hybrid arrives in a box and will need to be opened and decompressed. It’s fairly heavy, so I’d recommend having a friend help you unbox your bed. Like any bed-in-a-box, it does go through an off-gassing period during which it will release a slight chemical odor. Any smell should dissipate between 24-48 hours, and is nothing to be concerned about.
My Final Thoughts about the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress
Woo! You made it to the end of this review, which means it’s time for you to decide whether or not the Casper Wave mattress is for you. While I can’t make that decision for you, I can leave you with a few final pros and cons to help you get there on your own.
My favorite things about the Casper Wave Hybrid mattress
The Wave Hybrid does a great job combining support and softness to strike a great balance between pressure relief and lift. This is especially nice for sleepers who struggle with back pain or heavy people in need of durable support.
I also think the Wave Hybrid sleeps cool and does a great job of isolating motion. Both of these qualities are great news for couples. If you share your bed, I’d highly recommend checking out this mattress. And if you want your mattress to sleep even cooler, you can check out the Casper Wave Hybrid with added Snow Technology.
My Casper Wave Hybrid mattress complaints
I don’t have many complaints about this mattress! If you’re someone who likes a ton of sinkage, you might find this Casper a touch too responsive. If that sounds like you, you might want to opt for one of our best memory foam mattresses instead. I’ll also note that the Wave Hybrid does release an off-gassing smell for a few hours after unboxing, so you may want to wait a little while to add sheets to your new bed.
How Much Does the Casper Wave Hybrid Cost?
Price is an important factor when choosing a new mattress! Take a look at the chart below to find pricing and sizing information. And be sure to visit our Casper mattress coupon page to get a discount on the Casper Wave Hybrid.
Using layers of soft foams for incredible pressure relief combined with pocketed coils for bounce and support, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a great choice for those looking for a plush luxurious feel.
| Size | Dimensions | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38” x 75 x 13" | 68 lbs | $1,595 |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" x 13" | 72 lbs | $1,795 |
| Full | 53” x 75” x 13” | 94 lbs | $2,495 |
| Queen | 60” x 80” x 13” | 113 lbs | $2,695 |
| King | 76” x 80” x 13” | 143 lbs | $3,095 |
| California King | 72” x 84” x 13" | 143 lbs | $3,095 |
Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress Policies and FAQs
How does the Casper Wave ship?
The Casper Wave Hybrid will ship for free. It’s a bed-in-a-box model, which means it will arrive compressed. Casper does offer white glove delivery and home setup with the Wave mattress, but you’ll have to pay an additional fee.
Does the Casper Wave Hybrid come with a mattress warranty?
Yes, this mattress comes with a 10-year warranty.
Is the Casper Wave worth the extra money?
Though the Casper Wave Hybrid is certainly a luxury product, it brings a lot to the table, including: advanced temperature regulation technology, zoned support at the lower back, reinforced edge support, and special gel support pods.
Does the Casper Wave Hybrid need a box spring?
It’s up to you! The Casper Wave Hybrid works perfectly well without one. However, if you’d like to add a little extra height to your overall bed set-up, you’re more than welcome to use a box spring. The Wave Hybrid is also compatible with platform bed frames and adjustable bases.
Does the Casper Wave Hybrid come with a sleep trial period?
Yes, this mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial.
Using layers of soft foams for incredible pressure relief combined with pocketed coils for bounce and support, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a great choice for those looking for a plush luxurious feel.
Casper Wave Hybrid Vs
Now that we’ve gotten to know the Casper Wave Hybrid, let’s see how it stacks up against some of its competitors on the mattress market.
Casper Wave Hybrid vs Saatva
- The Saatva is an innerspring mattress with a firm feel.
- Like the Wave, it’s a nice option for heavy people.
- The Saatva is also a great pick for stomach sleepers looking for firm support.
- Check out the full Saatva mattress review for more.
Casper Wave Hybrid vs Purple Hybrid
- Like Casper, Purple is a super popular bedding brand that sells many different mattresses.
- Purple’s original Hybrid uses its special Hyper-Elastic Polymer comfort grid over pocketed coils for and has a very bouncy feel.
- The Purple is extremely cooling thanks to its grid layer.
- Learn more about all the Purple Hybrids in the full Purple Hybrid mattress review.
Using layers of soft foams for incredible pressure relief combined with pocketed coils for bounce and support, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a great choice for those looking for a plush luxurious feel.
Other Models from Casper
Casper sells quite a few other models, which you can learn about in our Casper mattress brand hub. Below, I’ll discuss Casper’ original hybrid and the Casper Nova mattress.
Casper Wave Hybrid vs Original Casper Hybrid
- The Casper Hybrid features a three-layer design of Airscape™ foam, zoned memory foam, and pocketed coils. It’s very similar to the Casper Original mattress, which is an all-foam mattress.
- This bed has a bouncy, supportive, medium-firm feel that’s good for a wide range of sleepers, particularly back and combo sleepers.
- While both the Wave Hybrid and Casper Hybrid bring a buoyant lift to the table, the Wave has a slightly taller profile and more support overall.
- Learn more in the full Casper Hybrid mattress review.
Casper Wave Hybrid vs Casper Nova Hybrid
- The Nova is a soft hybrid bed that uses gentle foam layers for pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.
- I typically recommend this bed for side sleepers who like a little extra bounce.
- The Nova is a little less expensive than the Wave Hybrid.
- Find out more in the full Casper Nova Hybrid mattress review.
Still not sure if the Casper Wave Hybrid is the bed for you? Check out the chart below to see how I rated it!
Using layers of soft foams for incredible pressure relief combined with pocketed coils for bounce and support, the Casper Wave Hybrid is a great choice for those looking for a plush luxurious feel.
Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress
- Materials
- Comfort
- Support
- Value
- Cooling
- Edge Support
- Trial
- Warranty
