Best for alignment marks
Liforme Original
FitScore for Hot Yoga Mat
- WarrantyNot stated
Choose it if you want alignment marks, the bigger 72.8 by 26.8-inch surface and a bag in the box.
Best for durability and price
Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm
FitScore for Hot Yoga Mat
- WarrantyNot stated
Choose it if you want the thicker 5 mm cushion and a mat that soaks up sweat as the class heats up.
Overall winner for hot yoga: Liforme Original, by 0.4 points (68.7 against 68.3) with the weights of our best hot yoga mat guide. It leads on comfort, practicality and features. The Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm leads on durability and affordability.
Liforme Original wins 3 rounds- Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm wins 1 round
- =1 tie
Product photos from Amazon. FitScore weights are explained below.
Liforme vs Manduka GRP Adapt: both pair a polyurethane top with natural rubber, the grippiest surface for hot yoga. The Liforme is 4.2 mm, 72.8 by 26.8 inches, with etched alignment marks and a bag; the GRP Adapt is 5 mm, 71 by 26 inches, with an open-cell top; both weigh about 5.5 lb. Our FitScore puts the Liforme ahead by under half a point.
Head-to-Head Specs
Here are the two side by side. A check mark shows the stronger spec on each line. Check both warranties before you order: the FTC explains how to read a product warranty. The CDC recommends muscle-strengthening activity at least twice a week for adults, and a regular yoga practice can count toward it. Harvard Health Publishing describes the physical and mental benefits of a regular yoga practice.
| Specification | Liforme OriginalFitScore 68.7 | Manduka GRP Adapt 5mmFitScore 68.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Studio mat | Studio mat |
| Material | Polyurethane over natural rubber | Polyurethane over natural rubber |
| Surface | Not stated | Open-cell (absorbs sweat) |
| Thickness | 4.2 mm | 5 mm✓ |
| Size (length × width) | 72.8 × 26.8 in✓ | 71 × 26 in |
| Weight | 5.5 lb | 5.5 lb |
| Latex | Contains natural rubber latex | Contains natural rubber latex |
| Alignment marks | Yes | No |
| Strap or bag | Included | Not included |
| Folds | No | No |
| Certification | None named | None named |
| Warranty | Not stated | Not stated |
| Specs won | 1 of 12 | 1 of 12 |
Check Amazon for current pricing and availability.
FitScore Duel
Both scores use the weights of our best hot yoga mat guide (how we score). Performance (45%) counts most, then durability (15%) and comfort, practicality, features and affordability (10% each). The Liforme Original ranks #1 in that guide. The Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm ranks #2 in that guide. The order flips with other weights: in our best non slip yoga mat guide the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm scores 71.8 against 71.2 for the Liforme Original.
Key Differences
- Surface: not stated on the Liforme Original; Open-cell (absorbs sweat) on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
- Thickness: 4.2 mm on the Liforme Original; 5 mm on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
- Size (length × width): 72.8 × 26.8 in on the Liforme Original; 71 × 26 in on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
- Alignment marks: Yes on the Liforme Original; No on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
- Strap or bag: Included on the Liforme Original; Not included on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
Round 1 of 5
Liforme vs Manduka GRP Adapt: Grip, Dry and Wet
Tie. Neither model has a clear edge here.
Grip depends on the surface material and how it handles sweat.
Material: both list polyurethane over natural rubber.
Both tops are polyurethane over natural rubber: grip is the reason to buy either, and both hold through a hot class without a towel.
Performance score in this comparison: Liforme Original 95, Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm 95.
Round 2 of 5
Durability and Warranty
Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm wins this round
Material and guarantee are the stated measures of how long a mat lasts.
Durability score in this comparison: Liforme Original 52.26, Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm 58.56.
Round 3 of 5
Cushion and Stability
Liforme Original wins this round
Cushion comes from thickness and how dense the material is.
Thickness: 4.2 mm on the Liforme Original, 5 mm on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
Comfort score in this comparison: Liforme Original 75, Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm 74.
Round 4 of 5
Weight, Size and Carrying
Liforme Original wins this round
Weight: both list 5.5 lb.
Size (length × width): 72.8 × 26.8 in on the Liforme Original, 71 × 26 in on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
Folds: both list no.
Practicality score in this comparison: Liforme Original 31, Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm 26.
Round 5 of 5
Materials and Extras
Liforme Original wins this round
Latex: both list contains natural rubber latex.
Alignment marks: Yes on the Liforme Original, No on the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm.
Only the Liforme has alignment marks, etched so they do not rub off, and a carry bag in the box.
Features score in this comparison: Liforme Original 45, Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm 25.
Who Should Buy Each
Hot yoga with alignment help
Pick the Liforme if the marks will guide your practice: testers found it held under sweaty hands, though light colors stain from oils and lotions.
Hot yoga and fast flows
Pick the Manduka GRP Adapt if grip and a little more cushion matter most: testers rated its grip at the top dry and wet, though it needs drying after class.
Consider Instead
Gaiam Performance Dry-Grip 5mm
If neither fits, look at the Gaiam Performance Dry-Grip 5mm: it offers a higher durability and affordability score than the Liforme Original. It ranks #3 in our best hot yoga mat guide.
Final Verdict
Overall winner for hot yoga: Liforme Original. Pick the Liforme for alignment marks, a bag and the bigger surface; pick the Manduka GRP Adapt for the thicker cushion and a lower price.
Liforme Original vs Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm FAQ
With the weights of our best hot yoga mat guide, the Liforme Original scores higher: 68.7 against 68.3. It leads on comfort, practicality and features, while the Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm leads on durability and affordability.
Both use a polyurethane top over natural rubber and weigh about 5.5 lb. The Liforme is 4.2 mm and 72.8 by 26.8 inches with alignment marks and a bag; the GRP Adapt is 5 mm and 71 by 26 inches.
They grip at the same level dry and wet; the difference lies in the alignment marks, the cushion and the care.
Yes, both have a natural rubber base, which contains latex.
This article contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We do not show prices because they change constantly: product details and availability can change at any time, so please check the current price and details directly on Amazon. Learn more. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
