The Arrival

Casper Element Pro can be purchased online from the company’s website, and at select retail locations in Canada and the U.S; shipping is free for most addresses. There is a shipping fee for customers in Alaska, Hawaii, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

The mattress ships within 1–2 days and arrives in under 9 business days. The mattress shipping box arrives at your doorstep and requires two people to lift it.

The Unboxing

Like other bed-in-a-box mattresses, Casper Element Pro is simple to unpack. Once unboxed, the mattress fully expands to 10 inches in height within a few minutes.

The Look

Casper Element Pro features a two-tone grey colour scheme like the previous mattress model. The mattress cover is a simple knit design with flecks of darker grey. The only significant difference in appearance is the Casper Element Pro name that’s printed on the mattress sidewall.

The Feel

Casper Element Pro is MUCH firmer than the previous version (see the next section for testing conducted by third-party engineers). The mattress’s top layer is still made from perforated foam, which helps increase airflow and reduce heat while you sleep. But it now has a middle transition layer made from memory foam. The base layer remains high-density polyurethane foam.

Sleepers who like to feel some ‘hug’ as they sink into the top layer of the mattress may not be able to get comfortable on Casper Element Pro. This mattress has a stiffer, firm feel similar to foam mattresses like Bloom River, Fleep (Firm), and Sealy Cocoon.

The following results were determined by licensed 3rd-party engineers, commissioned by us:

Casper Element Pro is available only in one firmness option, which is a similar approach to other bed-in-box brands like Endy, Bloom, and Juno.

NOTE: The Casper website claims that Element Pro is a medium-firm mattress. According to testing by licensed, third-party engineers, it is actually closer to a firm mattress.

Casper Element Mattress Layers

Casper Element Pro is made with three layers of foam. Like other all-foam mattresses, the layers of the Casper Element Pro work together to provide a good balance of comfort and support. 

• First layer: 2 inches of AirScape™ perforated polyurethane foam. The top layer of foam conforms to your body and provides pressure-point relief when you lie down. Casper claims that this foam increases airflow and reduces heat while you sleep. Layer density: Unspecified.

• Second layer: 2 inches of memory foam. This middle layer of foam helps provide extra cushioning and support for the body. This layer also serves as a comfortable transition from the comfort layer to the support layer below. Layer density: Unspecified.

• Second layer: 6 inches of support foam. This bottom support layer gives the mattress a strong base and prevents sleepers from sinking in too deep. Layer density: Unspecified. 

NOTE: Foam density or origin information for Casper Element Pro is not publicly available.

Casper Element Pro Mattress Cover

Casper Element Pro’s knit mattress cover is made from polyester, cotton, rayon, and spandex.

The Casper website claims it uses recycled polyester and “upcycled” cotton, rayon, and spandex – but no further details are given.

Casper Element Pro does not have a removable and machine-washable cover. That means the cover must be spot-cleaned if you get a spill or stain on your mattress. Customers who value the ability to easily clean their mattress should consider buying a mattress with a removable and machine-washable cover. A waterproof mattress protector is available from Casper at $119 for a queen size.

Casper was one of the early bed-in-a-box brands to garner attention in North America. Thanks to a sizable marketing budget and past celebrity ownership and investment, the Casper mattress is often the first online mattress that people recognize.

Since launching in 2014, however, dozens of competitors have managed to chip away at the trendy brand’s prominence by offering more specialized options, a lower price point, or a combination of the two. Headquartered in the United States, Casper now operates strictly within the U.S. and Canada after closing its European operations in order to focus on the North American market.

Having received tens of millions of dollars in funding from the Target Corporation and celebrities like Ashton Kutcher, Casper has grown its product catalogue by offering multiple mattress models under the Casper name, along with a selection of bedding accessories and home decor items.

Casper delivers to most parts of Canada and the U.S. In most cases, the delivery will be left outside while the customer is away from home. Shipping is free for most Americans and Canadians; however, customers in Alaska, Hawaii, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut will have to pay a shipping fee. Casper customers can expect their new mattress within 3 to 9 business days.

Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Casper heavily promotes its mattress sleep trial. At 100 nights, this sleep trial is average in length compared to other online brands. The company also offers free mattress pick-up and a full refund when returned.

It is worth noting that Mattress-Reviews.com did not complete the return process, but received this information via the FAQ section on Casper’s website.

We hire 3rd-party engineers and use public data to rate mattresses on over 25 criteria.

Among its expanding selection of mattresses, the Element Pro is now Casper’s third attempt at a lower-priced mattress. The other two previous models were Casper Essential and Casper Element. So how does this newest mattress fare overall?

STRENGTHS:

The Casper Element Pro is an improvement over the previous model in a few ways. It returned better test results for edge support and motion isolation. And it now includes a layer of memory foam, for added contouring and pressure relief. It’s nice to see that this ‘Pro’ model has notable upgrades.

WEAKNESSES:

Compared to competitors in the value-mattress segment, Casper Element Pro is average regarding foam construction, free delivery, and trial period. When writing this review, this mattress only had a handful of customer reviews published on the site. This is strangely low for a mattress that’s been available since September 2022. Perhaps the Element Pro has not been popular so far with shoppers.

Casper Element Pro’s most significant downside is its relatively high price: $1,195 CAD for a queen. That price is squarely in the mid-range memory foam and hybrid mattresses category from many other bed-in-box brands. Yet those competitors offer much greater overall value and benefits.

If you’re looking to get the most value and comfort in a foam mattress, several options offer similar (or better) features at a much lower price. To browse brands and read more reviews for mattresses within your budget, check out this year’s Best Mattresses.