# The Purple Mattress vs Spindle Organic Latex (Medium): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

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The The Purple Mattress is $101 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | The Purple Mattress | Spindle Organic Latex (Medium) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Foam | Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 9.25" | 10" |
| Queen price | $1,599 | $1,700 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,099–$2,199 | $1,200–$2,000 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.8 / 2.0 | 4.7 / 4.1 / 5.3 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 9/10 |
| Notable features | GelFlex Grid comfort layer, Temperature-neutral grid, Responsive pressure relief | Three rearrangeable 3" GOLS organic Dunlop latex layers, Brand-published per-layer ILD and density, Organic cotton and wool quilted cover, Firmness adjustable by restacking layers at home |
| Spec source | Sleep Foundation | Manufacturer |

## Key differences

- The The Purple Mattress is $101 cheaper in a queen ($1,599 vs $1,700 as of 2026-10-02) than the Spindle Organic Latex (Medium).
- The Spindle Organic Latex (Medium) uses denser foam (lowest layer 4.1 vs 1.8 lb/ft³) — density is the best single predictor of how long foam lasts before it sags.

## Who each mattress is for

**The Purple Mattress:** The The Purple Mattress has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.

**Spindle Organic Latex (Medium):** The Spindle Organic Latex (Medium) has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Built largely from natural materials like latex, wool, or cotton.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the The Purple Mattress or the Spindle Organic Latex (Medium)?

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 The Purple Mattress or the Spindle Organic Latex (Medium)?

The The Purple Mattress is cheaper in a queen: $1,599 versus $1,700, as of 2026-10-02.

### What is the main construction difference between the The Purple Mattress and the Spindle Organic Latex (Medium)?

Both are foam builds, but the Spindle Organic Latex (Medium) uses meaningfully denser foam, which generally predicts better durability. Full per-layer densities are in the table above.

## More

- [The Purple Mattress — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/purple-the-purple-mattress)
- [Spindle Organic Latex (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/spindle-organic-latex-medium)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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