Simba and Casper have been on the mattress in a box scene for a while, winning multiple awards and endorsements for their mattresses including Which? Best Buy Awards. Both Simba and Casper make three incarnations of their mattresses, but in this mattress comparison article, we’re going to compare the Simba Hybrid Original to the original Casper.
Simba Hybrid
Casper Original
Firmness
Medium Firm
Layers
5
5
Trial Period
200-night trial period.
Warranty
10-year warranty.
Price Range
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Materials
Pocket springs, foam.
Discounts & offers
Simba
Casper
Casper’s mattress is 24cm deep and Simba’s 25cm, with the Casper being made up of 4 layers and the Simba of 5. Let’s look at those layers in more detail.
Both mattresses have a medium firmness rating so are easily comparable. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each mattress in this department.
Other important factors: Trial periods, guarantees, and delivery
Both companies come with a10-year guarantee. Casper offer a 30 night trial period, whereas Simba offer 200 nights. If you’re not satisfied, both will offer a full refund. You can also apply for up to 12 months interest free credit to pay for the mattress, and there’s free one-day delivery to most of the UK.
Simba Hybrid
Casper Original
Trial Periods
200-night trial period.
Guarantees
10-year warranty.
Delivery
Free delivery and returns within the trial period.
Do bear in mind that as these mattresses come delivered in sealed boxes they will have a rubbery smell when first extracted. They need a good few hours in a room with the windows open before you sleep on them.
Environmental impact and sustainability
Simba Hybrid
Casper Original
Sustainability
Uses eco-friendly materials and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Certifications
Features CertiPUR® certified foams, ensuring no harmful chemicals.
Both mattresses come in a range of UK and EU sizes, with the largest being a super king. However, the Casper mattress is cheaper than the Simba.
UK Single
UK Small Double
UK Double
UK King
UK Super King
EU Single
EU Double
EU Queen
UK Single
UK Small Double
UK Double
UK King
UK Super King
EU Single
EU Double
EU King
- You want a medium to medium firm feel.
- You want a hybrid mattress. The Simba uses latex, microcoils, memory foam and a 7-zoned support foam. All this makes for a responsive mattress with good support.
- You sleep on your side or back and want a mattress that responds to pressure in a faster manner than most foam mattresses.
- You want good edge support. Because of the extra layer of foam around the perimeter of the coils, the Simba maintains its support around the edges.
- You don’t mind a lack of edge support and want more supportive sinkage than other all foam mattresses.
- You’re a warm sleeper and want a mattress that is particularly good at absorbing body heat to keep sleepers cool.
- You want a mattress with little motion transfer, that’s virtually silent when bearing weight – making it a great choice for lighter sleepers.
- You’re of a light to medium build as those of a heavier build tend to find the mattress too soft.