Nectar Vs Purple Vs Casper Vs Nolah Mattress - Full Comparison

Shopping for a new mattress is easy when you know what to look for. That’s why we’ve compiled all the information on Nectar vs Purple vs Casper vs Nolah to help you make an informed decision on your next mattress. 

Disclaimer: This comparison is based on publicly available information sourced from the Nectar, Casper, Purple and Nolah websites on November 13th 2020. 

Nectar Vs Purple Vs Casper Vs Nolah Comparison Chart 

	Nectar (Foam)	Purple Poly-Foam	The Casper (Foam)	Nolah 10” Original
Type of Mattress	Conventional Memory Foam	Polyurethane Foam (Poly-Foam) / Hyper-Elastic Polymer Grid	Memory Foam / Foam	High-Resilience Pressure Relief Foam
100% Made in the U.S.A.	No – Made in China	Yes – 100% made in the U.S.A.	No – US and Imported Materials	Yes – 100% made in the U.S.A.
Materials and Construction	4-Layer / Memory Foam	3-Layer / Poly-Foam/ Purple Grid	4-Layer / Memory Foam	3-Layer / 100% High-Resilience Foam
Price for Queen Size	$719	$1,099	$896	$799
Trial Period	365 Nights	100 Nights	100 Nights	120 Nights
Free Shipping	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Length of Warranty	Forever	10-year	10-year	15-year
Firmness	Medium-Firm	Medium-firm	Medium-Firm	Medium

Nectar Vs Purple Vs Casper Vs Nolah: What to Compare?

• Mattress Type
• Country of Origin
• What materials are they made of?
• Price and Size Comparison
• Delivery and Packaging
• Trial Period and Return Policy
• Length of Warranty
• Firmness Rating
• Pressure Point Relief
• Cooling/Breathability
• Durability
• Off-Gassing
• Typical Complaints
• Which is best for your sleeping position? 
• Which is best for hot sleepers?
• Comparison Summary  

Mattress Type

Knowing your sleep style is the first step in finding the most comfortable mattress for you. Every sleeping position has particular needs. A side sleeper needs targeted support in the shoulders and hips, a stomach sleeper needs overall firm yet gentle support, a back sleeper requires special support in the back and hips, while a combi sleeper needs a supportive mattress that can adapt to their changing sleep needs all night. Take note of how you’re positioned when you wake up in the morning as this could be your default sleep position.

Most mattresses are designed to suit all sleep styles, but choosing a mattress that is built to cater to your particular needs could bring you more sleep comfort. The Nolah Mattress is made with AirFoam™, a proprietary mattress material not found anywhere else. AirFoam™ is suitable for all sleep styles but side sleepers will especially love the hip and shoulder pressure relief better than a one-size-fits-all mattress. The Nectar, Purple,  and Casper mattresses are made to suit all sleep styles. Therefore, may not offer the special targeted support you need. 

Where are They Made?

Where is Nectar Mattress Made?	Where is Purple Mattress Made?	Where is Casper Mattress Made?	Where is Nolah Mattress Made?
Made in China	100% Made in the U.S.A.	Assembled in the U.S.A. from imported materials	100% made in the U.S.A.

Shopping ethically can be a real boon to American business. By buying American made, you're acting patriotically by helping American businesses and your local economy. It helps to know that the customer care department is based in the US. The Nectar mattress is made in China. The Casper is assembled in the U.S with imported materials, and the Purple mattress and Nolah Original 10 are both 100% made in the U.S.A.  

Construction and materials Comparison  

What is Nectar Mattress made of?

The Nectar mattress is made from memory foam with a gel memory foam cover. It is in 4-layers and stands 11 inches tall. 

What is Purple Mattress Made of?

The Purple mattress is made of polyurethane foam (Poly-foam). Poly-foam is a conventional foam, similar to what you’d find in a couch cushion or ‘egg crate’ mattress topper. The Purple mattress is made of 2 layers of high-density poly-foam with a Hyper-Elastic Polymer (elastomeric gel) Purple Grid on the top layer and stands 9.5 inches tall.

What is Casper Mattress Made of?

The Casper Original mattress is a 3-layer foam mattress with additional zoned support around the shoulders and back areas. It has a zip-off cover and is 12 inches tall. 

What is Nolah Mattress Made of? 

The Nolah Original has a base of 7 inches of high density breathable foam, 1 inch of high resilience foam, topped with 2 inches of pressure relieving AirFoam™. This pneumatic (air-filled) foam offers a 100% temperature neutral sleep experience, thus, keeping you cool all night. 

Nectar Vs Purple Vs Casper Vs Nolah: Price and Size Comparison

Mattress Sizes	Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Twin	$798	$574	$595	$499
Twin XL	$868	$749	$695	$599
Full	$1,098	$899	$995	$699
Queen	$1,198	$1049	$1,095	$799
King	$1,395	$1,349	$1,295	$899
Cal King	$1,395	$1,349	$1,295	$899
Split King	N/A	$1,498	N/A	N/A

Learn more about Mattress Sizes here: Mattress Size Guide

Always stick to your budget when mattress shopping, never feel pressured to overspend by pushy sales staff. You deserve a quality mattress at a reasonable price and you can find many affordable options online. If you see a mattress you like but it’s just slightly out of budget, ask your online retailer if they have a financing option available, so you can spread the cost over time in comfortable monthly payments. 

Learn more about Nolah’s 0% APR mattress financing with Affirm.

• Nectar Mattress offers 0% APR financing with Affirm over 3,6, or 12 months
• Purple mattress offers 0-15.17% APR financing with Affirm over 6,12, or 18 months
• Casper Mattress offers 0% APR financing with Affirm over 3,6, or 12 months  
• Nolah Mattress offers 0% APR financing with Affirm over 3,6, or 12 months 

Delivery and Packaging

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Twin 39" W x 75" L x 11" H Nectar Foam: 45 lbs	Twin 38" W x 75" L x 9.25" H Purple Poly-Foam: undisclosed lbs	Twin 38" W x 75" L x 11" H Casper Mattress: 46 lbs	Twin 38" W x 75" L x 10" H Nolah 10” Original: 63 lbs
Twin XL 39" W x 80" L x 11" H Nectar Foam: 48 lbs	Twin XL 38" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Poly-Foam: 70 lbs	Twin XL 38" W x 80" L x 11" H Casper Mattress: 50 lbs	Twin XL 38” W x 80” L x  10” H Nolah 10” Original: 67 lbs
Full 54" W x 75" L x 11"   Nectar Foam: 68 lbs	Full 53" W x 75" L x 9.25"   Purple Poly-Foam: 81 lbs	Full 53" W x 75" L x 11"   Casper Mattress: 67 lbs	Full 54” W x 75”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 78 lbs
Queen 60" W x 80" L x 11" H Nectar Foam: 74 lbs	Queen 60" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Poly-Foam: 110 lbs	Queen 60" W x 80" L x 11" H Casper Mattress: 79 lbs	Queen 60” W x 80”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 90 lbs
King 76" W x 80" L x 11" H Nectar Foam: 89 lbs	King 76" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Poly-Foam: 140 lbs	King 76" W x 80" L x 11" H Casper Mattress: 101 lbs	King 76” W x 80”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 107 lbs
Cal King72" W x 84" L x 11" H Nectar Foam: 89 lbs	Cal King 72" W x 84" L x 9.25" H Purple Poly-Foam: 140 lbs	Cal King 72" W x 84" L x 11" H Casper Mattress: 100 lbs	Cal King 72” W x 84”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 105 lbs
N/A	Split King 76" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Poly-Foam: 140 lbs  (in 2 packages of 70 lbs each)	N/A	N/A

• Nectar offers free delivery within 48 US states and will ship to Alaska and Hawaii for an additional $150. Their White Glove set-up service costs $149 for a mattress and/or base set-up. Additional items for set-up such as mattress protector and pillows cost an extra $49.
• Purple offers free delivery but additional fees are applicable if shipped to Alaska and Hawaii.  
• Casper offers free delivery and in-home set up but additional fees are applicable if shipped to Alaska and Hawaii.  
• Nolah offers free delivery in 48 states but does not deliver to Alaska and Hawaii. The Nolah Original 10 (and Signature 12) is a bespoke mattress. Therefore, every customer receives a mattress that is made especially for them. The Nolah Original 10 goes into production within 3 days of ordering and leaves the US factory within 3-5 business days. Once it leaves the factory it will take a further 2-5 days before it reaches the customer. The Nolah Original 10 bespoke production and delivery take 5-10 days in total  

Trial Period   

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
365-Night Trial	100-Night Trial	100-Night Trial	120-Night Trial

Length of Warranty 

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Forever warranty	10-Year Warranty	15-Year Warranty	15-Year Warranty

Nectar Vs Purple Vs Casper Vs Nolah: Mattress Properties 

Firmness Rating 

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Medium-firm 6.5 of 10	Medium-firm 7 of 10	6/10 Medium-Firm	5-6/10 Medium Firmness

 

Pressure Point Relief 

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Memory foam typically sleeps hot and may not offer the best pressure relief, especially to side sleepers	Poly Foam retains heat, the Hyper Elastic polymer grid may feel too soft for some	Some zoned support but made of memory foam which does not offer much pressure relief	4x greater pressure relief than memory foam, perfect for side sleepers

Cooling / Breathability 

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals	Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals but the Hyper Elastic polymer grid may bring some cooling relief	Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals	Made of breathable AirFoam™for a temperature neutral sleep

 

Durability 

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Memory foam mattresses typically have a 6-year lifespan	Poly Foam mattresses typically have a 4 to 6-year lifespan	Memory foam mattresses typically have a 6-year lifespan	The mattress life expectancy of an AirFoam™ mattress is roughly 10 years

 

Off-Gassing

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Odorless and CertiPUR-US® certified	Odorless and CertiPUR-US® certified	Odorless and CertiPUR-US® certified	Odorless and CertiPUR-US® certified

 

Nectar Mattress Complaints

Some Nectar mattress complaints are centered around long delivery times and customer service issues. Many say the Nectar mattress is not ideal for heavy set people.  

*Nectar mattress reviews are subjective, enjoy a free trial to gauge your own opinion  

Purple Mattress Complaints

Some Purple mattress reviews say that their mattress started sagging within the first few months of ownership. Some experienced slight delivery delays.

*Purple mattress reviews are subjective, enjoy a free trial to gauge your own opinion

Casper Mattress Complaints  

In some Casper mattress reviews, some say the customer service is good but there has been some delivery delays. Others report the mattress sleeps too hot. 

*Casper mattress reviews are subjective, enjoy a free trial to gauge your own opinion 

Nolah Mattress Complaints  

Stomach sleepers could find the Original 10 mattress a little too soft and should instead opt for the Signature 12, which offers even more pressure relief. Those with difficulty climbing into and out of bed should opt for the Original 10 as it’s two inches less in height than the Signature. 

*AirFoam™ mattress reviews are subjective, enjoy a free trial to gauge your own opinion  

Which is Best for Your Sleeping Position?

Brand	Best for
Nectar	Back Sleepers
Purple	Back Sleepers and Side Sleepers
Casper	Back and Stomach Sleepers
Nolah	Side Sleepers

Which is Best for Hot Sleepers?

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress	Purple Mattress	Casper Original Mattress	Nolah 10” Original Mattress
Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals so could be uncomfortable for hot sleepers	Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals so could be uncomfortable for hot sleepers	Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals so could be uncomfortable for hot sleepers	Made of breathable AirFoam™for a temperature neutral sleep

 

Comparison Summary 

In Nectar vs Purple vs Casper vs Nolah, take your individual sleep needs into consideration. Some people enjoy the heat retention of memory foam, others prefer the cooling sleep of AirFoam™. You should receive a high level of customer care from each one brand.  

• The Nectar mattress is $1,198 for a Queen and comes with 2 pillows, sheet set, and mattress protector 
• The Purple mattress is $1,049 for a Queen  
• The Casper mattress is $1,095 for a Queen 
• The Nolah Original 10” is the cheapest and most durable at $799 for a Queen with 2 free pillows worth $198

The durability of AirFoam™ ensures you have a mattress that is built to last. Most memory foam mattress owners are unhappy with the quick sagging, typically within 1 year of ownership. 

While some enjoy the memory foam heat and how the body sinks into it, most people opt for the support of pressure relief over sinkage. 

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FAQs

1. Where to buy nectar mattress: Nectar mattresses are available online and can be tested at designated retail outlets. 
2. Nectar mattress how long to expand: 24-72 hours. 
3. How much is a Purple mattress: Purple mattress prices are:  $574 for a Twin, $749 for a Twin XL, $899 for a Full, $1,049 for a Queen, $1,349 for a King, $1,349 for a Cal King, and $1,498 for a Split King.
4. How much is a Casper mattress: Casper mattress prices are:  $595 for a Twin, $695 for a Twin XL, $995 for a Full, $1,095 for a Queen, $1,295 for a King, and $1,295 for a Cal King. 
5. How to return Casper mattress: Contact +1 888-498-0003 or support@casper.com to initiate your return.
6. How long does a Casper mattress last: Memory foam mattresses typically have a 6-year lifespan.