Purple Original vs Brooklyn Aurora

A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you decide between these two popular mattresses.

⚡ Quick Verdict

Choose the Purple Original if you sleep on your side, prefer a medium feel, and want to save money. Choose the Brooklyn Aurora if you need back support, prefer medium firmness, and value durability.

FeaturePurple OriginalBrooklyn Aurora
Typehybridhybrid
Firmness5.5/10 (Medium)5/10 (Medium)
Queen Price$1499$1699
Cooling
Motion Isolation
Edge Support
Durability
Trial Period100 nights120 nights
Warranty10 years10 years
Height11"13.5"
Best Forback, side, combinationside, back, combination
Made InUSAUSA

Purple Original

The Purple Original features the unique GelFlex Grid that provides a completely different feel from memory foam or springs. It's temperature-neutral by design, making it ideal for hot sleepers.

PROS
+ Unique GelFlex Grid feel — unlike any other mattress
+ Excellent cooling — one of the best for hot sleepers
+ Adapts well to multiple sleeping positions
CONS
Higher price for the features offered
Unusual feel takes adjustment
Below-average edge support
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Brooklyn Aurora

The Brooklyn Aurora is engineered for hot sleepers with CopperFlex foam and a phase-change material cover that actively regulates temperature. Built in Brooklyn Bedding's own factory for quality control.

PROS
+ Best-in-class cooling technology
+ Excellent pressure relief
+ Made in own Arizona factory — quality control
CONS
Higher price point for the brand
Less brand recognition than major competitors
10-year warranty is shorter than some rivals
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