Quick Answer: The Casper Select is Casper's entry-level foam mattress, designed for budget-conscious shoppers who want the Casper brand at a lower price. It uses a simpler foam construction without the zoned support of the Original. It works for average-weight side and back sleepers but may fall short for heavier individuals or those needing lumbar support.
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The Casper Select sits at the entry point of the Casper mattress lineup, priced below the Original and the Wave Hybrid. If you are considering it, the key question is whether the savings over the Original are worth the tradeoffs in construction. This guide helps you answer that before you commit to an online purchase you cannot test in advance.
What Is the Casper Select?
The Casper Select is an all-foam mattress with a streamlined construction compared to Casper's mid-range and premium models. Key characteristics:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Construction type | All-foam (no springs) |
| Firmness | Medium-firm |
| Height | Approximately 25 cm (10 inches) |
| Zoned support | No |
| Trial period | 365 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years limited |
The Select is designed for sleepers who want a decent all-foam experience without the added cost of zoned support layers. Its medium-firm feel is intended to work for multiple sleep positions, though in practice it performs best for back sleepers and average-weight side sleepers.
Casper Select vs. Original: Key Differences
| Feature | Casper Select | Casper Original |
|---|---|---|
| Foam layers | 2 layers | 3 layers with zoning |
| Zoned support | No | Yes (softer at shoulders, firmer at hips) |
| Pressure relief | Moderate | Better, especially for side sleepers |
| Temperature | Similar foam heat retention | Similar foam heat retention |
| Price (queen, CAD) | Lower | Higher |
| Best use | Guest room, light use | Primary bedroom, regular use |
The Case for Zoned Support: Research on spinal alignment during sleep shows that a single uniform firmness level cannot simultaneously support the lumbar region and relieve pressure at the shoulder. Zoned mattresses address this by varying foam density across different body zones. The Casper Original has this; the Select does not. For nightly primary use, this difference matters more than it does for a guest mattress.
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Who the Casper Select Works For
| Sleeper Profile | Select Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Average-weight back sleeper | Good | Medium-firm suits lumbar support needs |
| Average-weight side sleeper | Fair to Good | Lacks zoning, may feel shoulder pressure |
| Guest room use | Good | Reliable for occasional sleepers |
| Child or teen | Good | Lower weight means adequate support from simpler foam |
| Heavier individual (over 100 kg) | Poor | May bottom out without zoned support |
| Hot sleeper | Fair | Same all-foam heat retention as the Original |
Mattress Miracle Insight: The Casper Select makes the most sense as a guest bedroom mattress or for a younger sleeper who does not need the full zoned support system. For anyone using it as their primary sleep surface night after night, the step up to a model with proper zoned support, or to a local in-person purchase where you can test the feel, is worth the investment.
Buying in Canada
Like all Casper mattresses, the Select is sold online in Canada with a 365-night trial and shipping included. A few practical considerations for Canadian buyers:
- You cannot try it in a store before purchase in most Canadian cities, including Brantford, Hamilton, and Cambridge. The trial period is your only test window.
- Returns require coordination. If the mattress does not work for you, Casper arranges donation or pickup. In smaller Ontario cities, this can take time.
- Price comparison matters. At the Casper Select price point, local mattress stores like Mattress Miracle carry alternative foam and entry-level hybrid models that you can test in person before committing.
Brantford Shoppers: If you are considering the Casper Select primarily on price, it is worth stopping into Mattress Miracle first. We carry foam and hybrid mattresses in a comparable price range that you can lie on before you buy. Coming in with your sleep position, weight, and any pain concerns lets us point you toward the best fit without any guessing.
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What is the Casper Select mattress?
The Casper Select is a budget-tier all-foam mattress from Casper. It offers a simpler foam construction than the Original, at a lower price point, and is positioned as an entry-level option for shoppers wanting the Casper brand at a more accessible price.
Is the Casper Select good for back pain?
The Casper Select is a medium-firm all-foam mattress. It can work for back pain if you are an average-weight back sleeper, but it lacks the zoned support of the Casper Original and may not provide enough lumbar reinforcement for chronic back pain sufferers.
How does the Casper Select compare to the Casper Original?
The Casper Select uses a simpler two-layer foam construction without the zoned support system of the Original. It is firmer, thinner, and costs less. The Original's zoned foam delivers better pressure relief and spinal alignment for most sleepers.
Where can I try a Casper Select in Ontario?
Casper does not have retail stores in Brantford or most smaller Ontario cities. You can try comparable foam mattresses in person at local stores like Mattress Miracle in Brantford, where you can test different firmness levels and construction types before buying.
Sources
- Casper Canada, "Select Mattress Product Page," casper.com/ca/en, 2026
- Sleep Foundation, "How to Choose a Mattress for Different Sleep Positions," 2025
- Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, "Mattress Firmness and Spinal Alignment," 2023
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