# Bear Original vs Casper One: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/bear-original-vs-casper-one · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

The Bear Original is $151 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Bear Original | Casper One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Foam | Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 10" | 10" |
| Queen price | $998 | $1,149 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $712–$1,284 | $874–$1,649 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 2.4 / 1.5 / 1.5 | 2.3 / 3.0 / 1.8 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | All-foam recovery-focused build, Graphite-gel cooling foam, Balanced medium-firm feel, Great value | Budget-friendly all-foam build, Simple three-layer design, Dense memory foam mid layer, Medium-firm feel |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Bear Original is $151 cheaper in a queen ($998 vs $1,149 as of 2026-09-04) than the Casper One.

## Who each mattress is for

**Bear Original:** The Bear Original has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

**Casper One:** The Casper One has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Bear Original or the Casper One?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Bear Original or the Casper One?

The Bear Original is cheaper in a queen: $998 versus $1,149, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Bear Original and the Casper One?

Both are foam builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Bear Original — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/bear-original)
- [Casper One — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/casper-one)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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