Casper Mattresses Are Popular: What Do the Experts at Consumer Reports Think?

Casper mattresses are everywhere for a reason. They were one of the first “bed-in-a-box” brands to go truly mainstream, and they helped normalize the idea that you could buy a mattress online without spending an entire Saturday in a fluorescent showroom.

A little history explains the hype. Casper launched in 2014 as a direct-to-consumer sleep company built around a simple promise: a small, curated lineup of mattresses delivered to your door with a generous trial window. That was disruptive at the time—mattresses were still sold like cars, with confusing model names, opaque pricing, and perpetual “sales” that made comparison shopping nearly impossible. Casper grew quickly, expanded into physical retail, went public in 2020, and later returned to private ownership. Today it sits inside a larger sleep/manufacturing ecosystem, which matters because it signals the brand is no longer a startup experiment—it’s a scaled operation with mainstream distribution.

But popularity isn’t the same thing as performance.

So here’s the better question: when Consumer Reports tests Casper mattresses the same way it tests everyone else—under controlled lab conditions—how do Casper models actually score? And more importantly: which Casper models are smart buys, and which ones are only “fine” if the price is right?

Casper’s reputation vs. what Consumer Reports actually measures

Most mattress coverage online is vibes and affiliate links. Consumer Reports is useful because it measures mattresses in ways shoppers can’t easily evaluate:

• Support / spinal alignment for different sleep positions and body sizes
• Firmness on a standardized scale (not whatever the brand calls “medium”)
• Motion isolation (how much you feel a partner move)
• Durability (a stress test designed to simulate years of use)
• Plus large-scale owner satisfaction feedback

That matters for Casper, because the brand is often described as “comfortable” and “safe.” The question is whether that comfort comes with long-term support and durability—or whether it’s mostly a nice first impression.

The Consumer Reports takeaway on Casper: yes, these are real contenders

In Consumer Reports’ current “best mattresses” roundup, Casper shows up repeatedly—especially in the hybrid category. That’s not a marketing award. It’s an indicator that Casper isn’t just selling a story: several Casper models are testing as legitimately strong performers on the fundamentals (support, stability, and durability), and they’re competitive against the bigger legacy mattress brands.

But here’s the nuance: Casper is not “one mattress.” It’s a portfolio. And the right Casper choice depends mainly on two real-life questions:

1. Do you sleep hot?
2. Do you prefer softer pressure relief, or a more “on top of the bed” supportive feel?

The Casper models Consumer Reports likes (and why)

Casper Snow: Casper’s best “problem-solver” mattress

If you sleep hot, most mattress advice becomes irrelevant quickly. A mattress can be supportive and comfortable… and still ruin your sleep if it traps heat. That’s why the **Casper Snow

** is the Casper model that stands out as a true “solve a problem” pick rather than a “buy the premium one” pick.

The important part is this: cooling features only matter if the mattress still behaves like a good mattress. The Snow is compelling because it aims to reduce heat retention without becoming too flimsy or unstable. For couples, that combination—cooler surface + solid stability—can be the difference between sleeping through the night and constantly waking up.

Best for: hot sleepers, couples, and anyone who wants a premium hybrid with a real quality-of-life benefit.
Think twice if: you don’t run hot at night—cooling is worth paying for only if you’ll actually feel it.

Casper Dream: the soft hybrid that’s easy to recommend

A lot of “soft” mattresses are either too mushy, or they feel great for a week and then you realize your spine is doing a U-shape by morning. The Casper Dream sits firmly in the plush comfort lane, but it’s notable because it still lands as a strong all-around performer in a CR-style testing logic: pressure relief without completely abandoning structure.

This is the Casper model that tends to make sense for people who already know they hate firm mattresses—especially side sleepers and petite back sleepers who don’t compress firmer beds enough to get comfortable.

Best for: side sleepers, petite sleepers, and anyone who wants a noticeably plush feel.
Think twice if: you’re a larger back sleeper who already knows you need firmer alignment support.

Casper Dream Max: ultra-plush, but not automatically a mistake

If Dream is soft, the Casper Dream Max is “cloud soft.” Ultra-plush mattresses are polarizing: some people love the sink-in feeling; others wake up with lower back pain because hips drop too far.

The key is matching the mattress to the person. Ultra-plush can work especially well for petite sleepers and for dedicated side sleepers who want maximum pressure relief at the shoulder and hip.

Best for: petite sleepers and side sleepers who prioritize pressure relief above all else.
Think twice if: you’re a back sleeper prone to lower-back discomfort on softer beds.

Casper The One: the most “normal” Casper pick—and that’s a compliment

If you want foam (not a hybrid) and you’re trying to avoid extremes—too firm, too mushy, too hot, too bouncy—Casper The One is the practical, low-drama choice.

This is the Casper mattress for people who want the benefits of foam—especially motion isolation—without feeling swallowed by the bed. It’s the model that tends to fit the broadest set of sleepers, which is exactly what you want if you’re trying to minimize regret.

Best for: back sleepers who want balance, side sleepers who don’t want ultra-soft, and couples who care about motion isolation.
Think twice if: you specifically want that hybrid “lift” and airflow from coils.

The CR Watchdog verdict: Casper is a safe brand—if you choose the right model

Casper’s popularity isn’t a fluke. Consumer Reports’ testing-based approach suggests multiple Casper models are legitimately strong performers—especially in hybrids. But “Casper is good” isn’t the right conclusion.

The right conclusion is:

• If you sleep hot, Casper Snow solves a real problem.
• If you want soft hybrid comfort, Casper Dream is the smart entry point.
• If you want maximum plush, Casper Dream Max can be the right pick.
• If you want balanced all-foam, Casper The One is the low-regret buy.

Bottom line

Casper mattresses are popular because they’re easy to buy and easy to like. Consumer Reports’ testing-based approach suggests that popularity is deserved—at least for several models that hold up well on support, stability, and durability.

If you want the “pick one and stop thinking about it” guide:

• Hot sleeper: Casper Snow
• Soft hybrid comfort: Casper Dream
• Ultra-plush: Casper Dream Max
• Balanced all-foam: Casper The One