Over the last couple years, we’ve written numerous times about Purple Mattress, their mattresses line, and their Purple Ascent Adjustable Base. But there’s a new and improved crop of adjustable bases here for 2023. Not only have we seen a new line of innovative adjustable bases from Tempur-Pedic, but today we’re diving into both of Purple’s new adjustable bases – the Purple Premium Smart Base and the Purple Premium Plus Smart Base.
Purple has been hard at work expanding their catalog over the first half of 2023 with a whopping 7 new mattresses. However, for today’s discussion, let’s focus on reviewing these 2 new bases and their features. By the end of this short overview, you’ll have an idea of what each of Purple’s adjustable bases brings to the market, how they’ve improved over past models, and which one is the better fit for your bedroom!
What Features Are New for 2023? Are the Premium & Premium Plus an Improvement Over the Purple Ascent Base?
Both the Premium Smart Base and Premium Plus Smart Base offer a ton of new and improved features over the previous Purple Ascent adjustable base. Perhaps the most apparent addition is the development of Purple’s new Purple SmartBase App. Not only does this allow you to use your smartphone as a 2nd remote control, but within the app, you can fine tune your sleep experience with the creation of unique-to-you custom settings.
Depending on which new Purple adjustable base you choose, you will also have access to other improvements like adjustable-height legs, adjustable lumbar support, pillow tilt, motion-activated under-bed lighting, dual-zone head and foot massage, and a zero-clearance construction that is fully compatible with most platform beds. Purple’s past adjustable bases had none of these features. In our opinion, the only way that these new bases aren’t leaps and bounds better than the previous Ascent adjustable base is the lack of USB charging ports.
Let’s Review: Purple Premium Smart Base vs Premium Plus Smart Base
Let’s dive into the differences between the two models. The easiest way to do this is to first highlight the features of the Purple Premium Smart Base since it forms the foundation that the Purple Premium Plus Smart Base builds upon. Then we’ll discuss the step-up in features exclusive to the Premium Plus Smart Base.
The Purple Premium Smart Base
Purple’s Premium Smart Base has pretty much all the must-have features you’d want from an adjustable base – and then some. The fully articulating head and foot lift is great, but having all the most important presets at your fingertips is even better. Whether you love zero gravity for decompressing, the anti-snoring, head-lift setting for relief from your bedmate’s snoring, or the lounging preset for reading, gaming, or watching TV, they’re all just one button-push away.
As we stated above, this is the first Purple adjustable base to offer zero-clearance construction that can be used on most platform beds, the first to include adjustable legs, and the first to include a dedicated smartphone app. Use the SmartBase App to control the base, or use it to create your own personalized settings.
The bottom line is that few adjustable bases at this price point include a dedicated smartphone app along with these other features. The Purple Premium Smart Base is neither the cheapest adjustable base, nor is it the most feature-rich base on the market. However, it provides a ton of value for the price.
Purple Premium Smart Base Features & Specifications: 750 lbs Weight Capacity, Fully Adjustable Head & Foot Lift, Wireless Remote, Zero Gravity Preset, Anti-Snore Preset, Return-to-Flat Preset, Lounge Preset, Purple SmartBase App w/ Controls, Custom Programmable Settings, Zero-Clearance Construction (Platform Bed Friendly), Adjustable-Height Legs. Available in California King, Split King, King, Queen, or Twin XL.
The Purple Premium Plus Smart Base
So how does the Purple Premium Plus Smart Base differ? What all is included with that little word, “plus”? For the Premium Plus, sleepers will get all of the features above in addition to 4 exclusive new features, each of which is a first for Purple Mattress.
- The addition of Adjustable Pillow Tilt, means that sleepers are further able to fine tune their head’s elevation. This is ideal for those who watch TV in bed, snore, or suffer from reflux.
- Adjustable Lumbar Support is a new feature we haven’t seen on adjustable bases until very recently. This is great for alleviating back pain with targeted support for the lower back.
- Soothing Head & Foot Massage gives this adjustable base that extra “ahhh” factor over the regular Purple Premium Smart Base. This soothing dual-zone massage makes for even better relaxation.
- Motion-Activated Under-Bed Lighting is the icing on the cake. If you’re like most people, you occasionally need to get up during the night. Never fumble with the light switch or risk waking your spouse with an overhead light ever again!
- Thanks to these improvements, the Purple Premium Plus Smart Base certainly lives up to its name. As with the Premium Smart Base, it offers a good balance of luxury features and value. However, it is geared a bit more towards the person who wants all the bells and whistles.
Purple Premium Plus Smart Base Features & Specifications: 750 lbs Weight Capacity, Fully Adjustable Head & Foot Lift, Adjustable Lumbar Support, Adjustable Pillow Tilt, Dual-Zone Head & Foot Massage Function, Wireless Remote, Zero Gravity Preset, Anti-Snore Preset, Return-to-Flat Preset, Lounge Preset, Purple SmartBase App w/ Controls, Custom Programmable Settings, Zero-Clearance Construction (Platform Bed Friendly), Adjustable-Height Legs, Motion Activated Under-Bed Lighting. Available in California King, Split King, King, Queen, or Twin XL.
Which Purple Adjustable Base Is Best for You?
Which one do you think is the better option for your bedroom? For most shoppers, it will come down to whether or not you feel that the massage, lumbar, head tilt, and under-bed lighting features are worth the extra price. For the right buyer, we certainly think that they could be.
Want to check them both out for yourself? Remember, there’s no substitute for your own experience. Be sure to visit any of our 6 North Georgia furniture and mattress stores to see our collection of Purple mattresses, bases and accessories, along with a broad selection of products from other reputable mattress brands. See you soon!