Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
IKEA
Casper
Comfort
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Support
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Value
8.9/10
8.8/10
Cooling
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Motion Isolation
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Durability
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Blank cells mean that model has not completed our instrumented lab protocol, so we publish no measured score for it. We never estimate a number we have not recorded.
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
IKEA
Casper
Price (Queen)
$399
$995
Type
Foam / Pocketed Spring
Memory Foam / Hybrid
Firmness
5.5/10
5.5/10
Trial
365 nights (IKEA return policy)
100 nights
Warranty
10 years (limited)
10 years
Manufacturer Specs Compared
Figures each brand publishes on its own product page. Values a brand does not publish show as "Not published".
| Spec | IKEA | Casper |
|---|---|---|
| Profile height | Not published | 11" |
| Layers published | Not published | 3 |
| Cover material | Not published | Not published |
| Coil count | Not published | Not published |
| Coil gauge | Not published | Not published |
| Zoning | Not published | Not published |
| Foam density | Not published | Not published |
| Fire barrier | Not published | Not published |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published |
| Made in | Not published | Not published |
| Queen dimensions | Not published | 60" W x 80" L x 11" H |
| Queen weight | Not published | 76 lbs |
Sources: Casper official page
Key Advantages
Why Choose IKEA
- Queen mattresses from $249 — a third of Casper's price
- 365-night in-home trial is the best in budget retail
- Take it home the same day, no shipping wait
Why Choose Casper
- Meaningfully better pressure relief and support
- Higher-density foams that hold up longer
- Zoned support in the current lineup