Is the Casper Element good for side sleepers?

It is medium firm, which most side sleepers find too hard on the shoulders and hips. Casper positions it for back and stomach sleepers.

The perforated open-cell foam is designed to breathe better than dense memory foam, but many owners still report it sleeping warm.

Do I need a box spring?

No. It works on a flat foundation, slatted frame or adjustable base. A foundation is not included.

How long does it take to expand?

It ships rolled and compressed. Most foam beds like this reach full shape within a day or two after unboxing.

Is the cover removable?

Yes, the knit cover zips off. The foam core itself is spot clean only.

How does it compare with Casper's other mattresses?

The Element is the simplest all-foam model, without the zoned support and thicker comfort layers of the Original and higher lines. It is firmer and less contouring.

Where can I buy the Casper Element Mattress - AirScape Breathable Foam - King?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Kohl's, WoodArtSupply, Walmart, JCPenney, Casper.

Casper Element Mattress - AirScape Breathable Foam - King

Q: Where is the Casper Element Mattress - AirScape Breathable Foam - King cheapest?

At Kohl's, for $445.00, 47% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Casper Element Mattress - AirScape Breathable Foam - King?

Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 3,800 ratings.

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What reviewers say

3.2 / 53,800 ratings

Ratings are middling at 3.2 out of 5 across roughly 3,800 reviews. Owners who like a firm, simple foam bed praise the support and setup, but a large share complain about heat and durability.

What people mention

FirmnessMixedSome back and stomach sleepers find the medium-firm feel right, while side sleepers call it too hard.
HeatCriticisedMany owners say it traps heat and sleeps warm despite the breathable foam design.
DurabilityCriticisedA share of reviewers report softening, impressions or sagging within a couple of years.
SetupPraisedOwners say the rolled mattress is easy to move and expands quickly after unboxing.
Edge supportCriticisedReviewers note the foam compresses at the edges, so sitting or sleeping near the side feels unstable.
CoverPraisedThe knit cover is described as soft and the zip-off design is seen as a plus.

About the Casper Element Mattress - AirScape Breathable Foam - King

The Casper Element is an all-foam memory foam mattress with a medium-firm feel. It uses Casper Breathe Flex Foam, a perforated, open-cell foam designed for airflow and cooling. The tight-top cover is knit from a blend of polyester, Lycra, rayon and recycled polyester.

The cover zips off. Each one contains up to 9 recycled bottles. The foam is CertiPUR-US certified and made without ozone-depleting chemicals and phthalates.

It suits back and stomach sleepers. It can be used on an adjustable base, and the mattress comes compressed and rolled.

Firmness

Medium firm

Type

All-foam, memory foam

Core

Perforated, open-cell Casper Breathe Flex Foam

Cover

Polyester, knit, Lycra, rayon, recycled polyester; zip-off, removable

Top style

Tight top

Width