Casper Nova vs Casper Wave Mattress

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$1,195 – $2,695	Price Range	$1,795 – $3,295
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If you want a truly plush/soft bed Primary side sleepers	Best For	People that are intrigued with Casper’s “Zoned Support” technology All sleeping positions If you want a soft foam mattress
100 Nights	Trial Period	100 Nights
10 Years	Warranty	10 Years
Free Shipping and Returns	Shipping Options	Free Shipping and Returns
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Casper Nova vs. Casper Wave Mattress Review Overview

Casper Nova and Casper Wave are two luxury online mattresses, but what’s the difference between them? And why would you pay more for one over the other? We will cover these questions and much more in this comparison. At a high level, most of the Casper Wave vs. Nova Hybrid debate centers around how much value you place on the upgraded “Zoned Support” system found in The Wave.

The bulk of this guide centers around the differences and relative advantages for these beds, but we also wanted to go over what they have in common — which is a lot:

• Hybrid design — While both beds are also available in an all-foam configuration, most people will be getting a hybrid, which will have coils.
• Premium price — Casper Nova is more affordable than Caper Wave, but both are priced as luxury-tier mattresses.
• Soft foam feel — They both have a neutral/soft foam feel.
• Zoned support — Both beds featured a zoned support design, but it’s more advanced on the Wave.

Nova Hybrid is the softest, most plush mattress that Casper offers. It is intended to offer maximum pressure relief and be best for arthritis and joint pain, and other ailments that would possibly necessitate getting a soft mattress.

Casper Nova vs. Casper Wave Construction

Technically, there are two versions of the Nova, but you can only find the foam versions at a select few retailers. Here are the layers on the hybrid version:

• Base layer — The base is a dense support foam.
• Coils layer — The Nova Hybrid has pocketed coils and a perimeter of foam for better edge support.
• Memory foam layer — This layer helps transition between the coils and the next layers, so you don’t feel them.
• Zoned support layer — The Zoned Support Pro system gives more support under your trunk and more pressure relief for your shoulders.
• Comfort layer — This is is an open-cell foam, which Casper calls its AirScape technology. It is perforated for more airflow.

Now, let’s take a look at the layers inside of a Casper Wave. Here is what you can expect inside:

• Support foam with encased springs — This layer is a dense support foam with encased springs.
• First zoned support layer — This layer is Polyfoam with gel pods and is under the core to keep your spine properly aligned.
• Zoned memory foam — This is split into three zones to provide pressure relief and support at the right spots.
• Natural latex foam — This works as a transition layer in the mattress.
• Comfort layer — This is soft foam that serves as the primary comfort layer for the bed.

The biggest difference between Casper Wave and other Casper models is its Hyper-Targeted Zoned Support, composed of little gel pods. This is a more advanced zoned support design.

Casper Nova & Wave Feel and Firmness

One major differentiator for Nova Hybrid is that it’s a really soft mattress. We are calling it a medium-soft, which makes it considerably softer than Casper Wave. Nova Hybrid is the softest, most plush mattress that Casper offers. It is intended to offer maximum pressure relief and be best for arthritis and joint pain, and other ailments that would possibly necessitate getting a soft mattress.

Casper Wave Hybrid, on the other hand, has a neutral, soft foam feel, but it also feels incredibly supportive. Of all the Casper beds, it feels the most supportive and resilient. That is why we chose it as the best bed for back pain and the best mattress for sciatica.

Casper Wave is more firm than Casper Nova. The Wave is at a medium.

Casper Wave vs. Casper Nova Prices

The main differences between these two mattresses are the firmness level and the price. Decide what type of sleeper you are and your budget, and go from there. If budget is a concern, Casper Nova is the better choice. Here are the prices of Casper Wave vs. Casper Nova without any sales or coupons:

That doesn’t account for any coupons, but if Casper is running a promotion, it would most likely offer it on both beds. You can go to Casper.com to see if it is offering any specials today.

Wave vs. Casper Nova Sleeper Analysis

Beds will fell different to you depending on your weight and sleeping position. Here is how the beds compare.

Other Considerations

Besides feel, firmness, and construction, new mattress shoppers should consider a few extra characteristics, especially if you share a mattress with somebody else. 

Motion Isolation

Casper Nova makes it so you shouldn’t feel much motion if your partner moves around at night.

Edge Support

For a soft bed, the Casper Nova has good edge support.

Temperature

Casper Nova and Casper Wave are both temperature-neutral mattresses, so they won’t heat you up or cool you off at night.

Casper Policies

The good news about choosing between Casper Nova vs. Casper Wave is that you’ll mostly get the same policies because the mattresses come from the same company. Here is what Casper offers:

• Shipping — You’ll get free shipping with either bed. However, Casper Wave has an optional free white-glove delivery and in-home setup. You can still get a mattress-in-a-box if you’d like, but if you’d rather have someone else do all of the work, you can opt to schedule delivery and set up through Casper’s website.
• Trail period and returns — You have 100 nights to try out your new bed from the day of delivery to see if you love it. If you don’t, Casper will fully refund your purchase and send someone to remove the bed for you. Casper will also try to donate your used mattress to a charity in need or recycle it.
• Warranty — You will get a ten-year warranty on your mattress.

Here is a video of unboxing the Casper Wave mattress:

Casper Wave vs. Nova Final Verdict

While the beds share a lot in common, luckily, they have two or three major differences. As such, your decision will most likely hinge on the following items:

• Firmness — Do you want a plush mattress or one that’s in the medium range?
• Pricing — What does your budget look like? If you’d like to pay just about $2,000 for the queen, Nova is the only option in this comparison.
• Design — How interested are you in the upgraded zoned support on Casper Wave?

If you’re not sure either mattress is right for you, check out our other mattress comparisons. You can also compare the Casper Wave vs. Casper Original and the Casper Nova vs. Casper Original.

Other Casper Reviews:

• Casper Pillow
• Casper Mattress Topper

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The Review Team

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  JD Christison

  Combo Sleeper

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  Owen Poole

  Side Sleeper

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  McKenzie Dillon

  Combo Sleeper

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  Jon Gomez

  Side Sleeper