Our Experts With 5+ years of mattress testing experience, we use our different sleeping position and body type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews. Score Breakdown Pros and Cons Casper is one of the original bed-in-a-box mattress brands whose mattresses have rarely disappointed. In 2024, the brand revamped its lineup, replacing its old models and introducing five brand-new beds .
The Dream Max Hybrid is the enhanced version of the base model Dream Hybrid with additional foam layers, a more sophisticated and targeted zoned support design and a softer profile that side sleepers should really enjoy. I see it as a compelling mattress option for anybody who's seeking a noticeably plush mattress, but is it worth it at its premium price? Find out with our review. First impressions of the Casper Dream Max Hybrid mattress I was excited to unbox all of the new Casper beds.
Casper is a popular brand and I've always regarded its beds highly. The Casper beds arrived at CNET on a cold day in February, which usually isn't important but we noticed something interesting with these Caspers that's true of all mattresses, but we rarely see. After unboxing the Dream Max Hybrid, I noticed it was misshapen -- much more so than the average mattress after unboxing.
This is because the foams are cold, and cold foams tend to hold shape more than warm foams. This is especially true of memory foam. It wasn't an issue because the Dream Max fully inflated and looked perfectly normal after ab.