Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress vs Casper Original Hybrid
Buy the Zinus Green Tea if you want a cheap all-foam mattress and sleep on your back or stomach; it is the value pick at $149.40 to $253.99 on recent daily lows, versus $1,095 for the Casper. Buy the Casper Original Hybrid if you want springs under the foam, a bouncier cooler feel, and a machine-washable cover, and the roughly $900 gap is worth it to you. The Zinus is the better first mattress or guest-room buy; the Casper is the better long-term daily sleeper for couples and hot sleepers.
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Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress
4.1Choose the Zinus Green Tea if you want a simple fiberglass-free memory foam mattress for well under $300 and do not need springs.
Pros
- Very low price for a queen
- Fiberglass free and CertiPUR-US certified
- 100-night trial and 10-year limited warranty
- Multiple thickness options from 5 to 12 inches
- Works with standard frames and box springs
Cons
- All-foam build can sleep warm
- No coils, so less bounce and edge support
- Knitted cover cannot be removed for washing
What separates them
| Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress | Casper Original Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | All memory foam, no coils | Memory foam over encased springs |
| Price | $149.40 to $253.99 on recent daily lows | $1,095 |
| Feel | Contouring foam, medium-firm rated 6.5 of 10 | Medium firm with a bouncier spring response |
| Sleep temperature | Foam can trap heat; green tea infusion targets freshness, not cooling | Coils and airflow plus a breathable cover sleep cooler |
| Cover | Soft knitted cover, not removable | Removable, machine-washable rayon-polyester cover |
| Fiberglass | Fiberglass free | Not stated as fiberglass free |
| Trial and warranty | 100-night trial, 10-year limited warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Price history
$1,095.00$149.40
- Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress: lowest $149.40 on Nov 1.
- Casper Original Hybrid: lowest $1,095.00 on Oct 28.
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Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress
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Specs compared
| Spec | Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress | Casper Original Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress type | Memory Foam | Hybrid |
| Profile height | 10 inches | — |
| Firmness | 5 | — |
| Fiberglass | Fiberglass free | — |
| Certification | CertiPUR-US certified foam | — |
| Warranty | 10 year limited warranty | — |
| Size | Queen, Twin, King, Full, California King, Twin … | — |
| Thickness | 5 in, 6 in, 8 in, 10 in, 12 in | — |
| Firmness Level | — | Medium Firm |
| Type | — | Mattress |
| Length |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for hot sleepers?
- The Casper. Its encased coils and breathable cover move air better than an all-foam block. The Zinus green tea infusion is about freshness, not cooling.
- Is the Casper worth about $900 more?
- Only if you want springs and a washable cover. The Zinus covers the basics for a fraction of the price, but it sleeps warmer and has no removable cover.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Casper's coil core generally holds shape longer than an all-foam mattress. The Zinus backs its foam with a 10-year limited warranty, so check the terms before relying on it.
- Which is better for side sleepers?
- Both are medium firm. The Casper's zoned foam and springs ease shoulders and hips a bit more; the Zinus contours well but can feel warmer and softer over time.
- Do both come in California King?
- The Zinus does, in several thicknesses. The Casper listing shows a California King at 84 by 76 inches. Confirm stock before ordering.
- Is the Zinus fiberglass free?
- Yes, the listing states fiberglass free. The Casper listing does not make that claim, so ask Casper directly if it matters to you.