The Nolah Original 10 vs Bear Mattress vs Purple Mattress

Shopping for a new mattress can be a confusing experience. With so many brands and so much choice available. We compare Bear mattress vs Purple 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 Nolah and Bear Mattress websites on June 22nd 2020. 

Comparison Table

	Nolah 10” Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
Type of Mattress	High-Resilience Pressure Relief Foam	Conventional Memory Foam	Polyfoam and Hyper-Elastic Polymer
100% Made in the U.S.A.	Yes – 100% made in the U.S.A.	Yes – 100% made in the U.S.A.	Yes – 100% made in the U.S.A.
Materials and Construction	3-Layer / 100% High-Resilience Foam	4-Layer / Conventional Memory Foam	3-Layer / Polyfoam and Hyper-Elastic Polymer
Price for Queen Size	$866	$640	$1,059
Trial Period	120 Nights	100 Nights	100 Nights
Free Shipping & Return	Yes	Yes	Yes
Length of Warranty	15-year	10-year	10-year
Firmness	Medium	Medium Firm	Medium

Nolah vs Bear Mattress vs Purple: What to compare?

• Mattress Type
• Country of Origin
• What materials are they made of?
• Pricing and Sizes
• 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?
• FAQs
• Comparison Summary

Mattress Type 

The type of mattress you choose ought to come down to your sleep needs. Do you sleep on your side or your back? Do you sleep on your stomach and then on your side? Once you discover your sleep style, mattress shopping will become a lot easier. For Purple mattress stomach sleeper, the Purple mattress may be a little too firm for most side sleepers but back sleepers, and stomach sleepers may enjoy the Purple mattress. The Bear mattress is designed to suit back sleepers, side sleepers, and combi sleepers. Some side sleepers or heavy-set individuals may find the Bear mattress unsuitable. However, the Nolah Original 10 is designed with side sleepers in mind and to provide extra pressure relief on the hips and shoulders for an overall more comfy sleep. One-size does not fit all, choosing a mattress that is tailored to your individual sleep needs ensures far greater comfort and improved sleep health than an ‘off-the-rack’ mattress made for anyone.    

Where are Nolah, Bear, and Purple Mattresses Made?

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
100% Made in the U.S.A.	100% Made in the U.S.A.	100% Made in the U.S.A.

 

With consumers becoming more ethically minded when shopping, buying American made products is an act of patriotism. Supporting local businesses ensures a healthy local economy, therefore, buying American made salutes your friends, neighbors, and local businesses. You will be pleased to know that Nolah’s Original 10 is 100% American made. All the materials used in their mattresses, foam, and cover are 100% made and assembled in the USA. The Bear mattress is made in the U.S.A. The Purple mattress is also made in the U.S.A.

What Materials are They Made of?

Nolah 10 Original	The Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
High-resilience pressure relief foam (AirFoam™)	Gel-infused Memory Foam / Conventional Memory Foam / Poly-Foam	Polyfoam / Hyper-Elastic Polymer

 

What is the Nolah 10 Original Mattress Made of?

The Nolah Original 10 is made of an innovative new AirFoam™ this pneumatic (air-filled) foam is made under high pressure and then crushed to blast billions of microscopic air pockets inside the foam. The Original 10 is temperature neutral – meaning that it does not absorb and store heat. It stands 10 inches tall and is built in 3 layers with a breathable natural viscose zip-off cover.  

What is the Bear Mattress Made of?

The Bear mattress is made of gel-infused memory foam, conventional memory foam, and poly-foam. The Bear mattress stands 10 inches tall and is in 3 layers wrapped in a celliant textile cover. 

What is the Purple Mattress Made of?

The Purple mattress is a 3 layer construction of Polyfoam and Hyper-Elastic Polymer. The polymer grid is believed to aid air circulation, it stands 9.25” tall and is wrapped in viscose, polyester, lycra blended cover.  

Why Does it Matter? 

Knowing what ingredients are in your meal is how you know if it’s healthy for you or not. The same applies to your mattress materials because certain mattresses contain chemicals that may not be too pleasant to sleep on. Considering the amount of time you spend in bed (⅓ of your life) it’s important for your sleep health to choose a mattress that is built using modern materials and sleep science research and techniques. For instance, memory foam mattresses contain viscoelastic chemicals that retain body heat and could make you sleep hot.  

How Much do the Nolah, Bear, and Purple Mattress Cost?

Mattress Sizes	Nolah Original 10 Mattress Cost	Bear Mattress Cost	Purple Mattress Cost
Twin	$526	$400	$649
Twin XL	$645	$480	$709
Full	$747	$560	$909
Queen	$866	$640	$1,059
King	$951	$720	$1,349
Cal King	$951	$720	$1,349
Split King	N/A	N/A	$1,448

 

Learn more about Mattress Sizes here: Mattress Size Guide

Consider your budget carefully when shopping for a new mattress. Only buy what you need and can afford. However, if the mattress you’re after is slightly out of your budget, your mattress provider ought to have an easy payment system in place, such as Klarna so you can pay for your new mattress over time. 

• The Nolah Original 10 costs $866 for a Queen size mattress, comes with 2 free pillows worth $198, and is available in Twin to California King size. 
• The Bear mattress is available from Twin to Cal King size with a Queen size Bear mattress priced at $640 and comes with 2 free pillows. 
• The Purple mattress is available from Twin to Split King with a Queen size priced at $1,059. 

When considering How much does a purple mattress cost and weighing up your options for paying for your new mattress. It’s important to note that financing is an option with Bear, Purple, and Nolah.

Bear offers 0%-10.15% financing with Affirm over a 6, 12, or 18 month period. Purple offers 0% interest finance option with Splitit and 0%-10.15% financing with Affirm over a 6, 12, or 18 month period. Nolah offers 0% APR financing with Klarna over a 6, 12, or 24 month period. 

Delivery & Packaging 

Nolah offers free delivery and return in 48 states but does not deliver to Alaska and Hawaii. Bear offers free delivery and return anywhere in the United States and Canada. Bear and Purple also offer a ‘White-Glove’ service that delivers and sets up the mattress in your desired room for an additional fee of $100 and will dispose of your old mattress for an additional $50. Purple offers free delivery to 48 states with additional shipping costs to Alaska and Hawaii. The packaging dimensions of Bear, Purple, and Nolah mattress are:   

Nolah Original 10	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
Twin 38" W x 75" L x 10" H Nolah 10” Original: 54 lbs	Twin 39" W x 75" L x 10" H Bear Memory Foam: 50 lbs	Twin 38" W x 75" L x 9.25" H Purple Polyfoam/Elastic Polymer: undisclosed lbs
Twin XL 38” W x 80”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 57 lbs	Twin XL 39" W x 80" L x 10" H Bear Memory Foam: 50 lbs	Twin XL 38" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Polyfoam/Elastic Polymer: 70 lbs
Full 15” W x 15”x L x  41” H Nolah 10” Original: 68 lbs	Full 54" W x 75" L x 10" H   Bear Memory Foam: 60 lbs	Full 54" W x 76" L x 9.25" H Purple Polyfoam/Elastic Polymer: 81 lbs
Queen 60” W x 80”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 80 lbs	Queen 60" W x 80" L x 10" H Bear Memory Foam: 70 lbs	Queen 60" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Polyfoam/Elastic Polymer: 110 lbs
King 76” W x 80”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 97 lbs	King 76" W x 80" L x 10" H Bear Memory Foam: 90 lbs	King 76" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Polyfoam/Elastic Polymer: 140 lbs
Cal King 72” W x 84”x L x 10” H Nolah 10” Original: 95 lbs	Cal King72" W x 84" L x 10" H Bear Memory Foam: 90 lbs	Cal King 72" W x 84" L x 9.25" H Purple Polyfoam/Elastic Polymer: 140 lbs
N/A	N/A	SplitKing 76" W x 80" L x 9.25" H Purple Polyfoam/Elastic Polymer:  2 packages of 70 lbs each

 

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. Therefore, every customer receives a mattress that is made especially for them. The Bear mattress is shipped from one of their US warehouses within 7 days of ordering. The Purple mattress is shipped from their US factory within 3-5 business days after ordering. The Nolah Original 10 (and Signature 12) is a bespoke mattress. 

Trial Period and Return Policy

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
120-night trial	100-night trial	100-night trial

 

Bear Mattress Return Policy

Bear offers a 100-night trial to enjoy the mattress in the comfort of your own home. The Bear mattress return is free within the trial period and full refund will be given during this time. 

Purple Mattress Return Policy

Purple offers a 100-night trial to enjoy the mattress in the comfort of your own home. The Purple mattress return is free within the trial period and a full refund will be given during this time. 

Nolah Mattress Return Policy

Nolah offers a 120-night trial to enjoy the mattress in the comfort of your own home. The Nolah mattress return is free within the trial period and a full refund will be given during this time. Nolah will recycle the returned mattress where possible and refund the cost of the mattress in full within the 120-night free trial period. 

Length of Warranty

The Nolah Original 10 is covered by a 15-year warranty. Bear mattress is covered by a 10-year warranty while the Purple mattress is also covered by a 10-year warranty.  

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
15-year warranty	10-year warranty	10-year warranty

 

Nolah vs Bear vs Purple: Mattress Properties 

Firmness Rating 

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
Medium 5.5 of 10	Medium Firm 7.1 of 10	Medium Firm 7 of 10

 

Pressure Point Relief

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
Yes - especially for side sleepers 4x greater than memory foam	Yes - might be too firm for side sleepers	Yes - may not be pressure relieving enough for side sleepers

 

Cooling / Breathability 

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
Made of breathable AirFoam™	Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals but the gel memory foam topper may be cooling	Contains heath trapping viscoelastic chemicals but the purple grid may be cooling

 

Durability 

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
The mattress life expectancy of an AirFoam™ mattress is roughly 10 years	Memory foam mattresses typically have a 6-year lifespan	Memory foam mattresses typically have a 6-year lifespan

 

Off-Gassing 

Nolah 10 Original	Bear Mattress	Purple Mattress
Odorless and CertiPUR-US® certified	Odorless and CertiPUR-US® certified	Odorless and CertiPUR-US® certified

 

If you’re wondering, does purple mattress get hot? It’s worth noting that it contains polyfoam which contains viscoelastic chemicals. These chemicals are also found in the memory foam of the Bear mattress and typically known to sleep hot. Nolah does not contain memory foam. 

Bear Mattress Complaints 

Typical complaints within Bear mattress reviews state that, while motion transfer is low on a Bear mattress, some consider Bear mattress firmness too firm for side sleepers by some independent reviewers. 

Purple Mattress Complaints 

Some typical complaints within Purple mattress review state that, while some enjoy their Purple mattress, others found issues with the shipping process. Some consider Purple mattress too firm for people of slight build. 

Nolah Mattress Complaints 

While motion transfer is low on the AirFoam™ Original 10, some may prefer the more firm side of the Signature 12. 

Nolah Original 10 vs Bear vs Purple: Which is Best for Your Sleeping Position?

Brand	Best for
Bear Mattress	Back Sleepers
Purple Mattress	Back Sleepers
Nolah Original 10 Mattress	Side Sleepers

 

FAQs

How Long Does it Take for a Bear Mattress to Fully Expand?

The Bear mattress can be used immediately after unboxing, however, it is advisable to let it rest for 24 hours to fully expand. Once it is fully expanded you can dress the mattress and use it. 

How Long Does it Take for a Purple Mattress to Fully Expand?

The Purple mattress will expand up to 70% as soon as it is removed from its box. The remaining 30% will be fully expanded within 24 hours. It is advisable to wait until the Purple mattress is fully expanded before putting the sheets on. 

How Long Does it Take for a Nolah Mattress to Fully Expand?

The Nolah mattress can be used as soon as it is unboxed. However, to get the best out of your new mattress, it is advisable to let it sit for 2 hours. Once the mattress is fully expanded you can put the sheets and bedding on. 

How to Move a Bear Mattress / Purple Mattress / Nolah Mattress

Moving into a new home is an exciting time; new neighborhood, new cafes, new parks, new people. It’s a fun-filled time until you think about packing and moving! When it comes to your mattress, you may want to consider if it’s worth bringing your current mattress if it’s old and uncomfortable. Also, depending on the size and weight of the mattress it may be too heavy to move (alone at least).

You could have a brand new mattress from Bear, Purple, or Nolah delivered straight to your new address. However, if you’re keen on bringing your current mattress with you, source a vehicle that’s big enough to transport it, you don’t want to strap it to the top of a car! A moving van or truck is ideal. 

Prepare some packaging materials because moving trucks and vans are often dirty, you don’t want your bed getting all covered in dust and dirt. Cover the mattress before moving with mattress bag or painter’s plastic, and secure with straps or strong tape. 

Moving your Bear, Purple, or Nolah mattress is easy. When lifting the mattress, bend your knees slightly, keep the mattress close to your body, and feel the weight on your legs and not your back. 

Learn how to move a mattress, here. 

How Much Does a Purple Mattress Weigh?

Purple Mattress	Weight
Twin	Undisclosed
Twin XL	70 lbs
Full	81 lbs
Queen	110 lbs
King	140 lbs
Cal King	140 lbs
Split	2 packages 70 lbs each

 

What’s the Difference Between the purple Mattress and the new Purple Mattress?

The Purple mattress and Purple Hybrid differ because the Purple Hybrid relies on a base layer of coil springs as opposed to foam. The hyper-elastic polymer Purple Grid on the Purple mattress sits on top of 7.5 inches of polyfoam. The Purple Hybrid has a base of 7.5 inches of coil springs, 1 inch of polyfoam, topped with 2 inches of Purple Grid. 

Comparison Summary 

Bear, Purple, and Nolah are respected mattress providers and you ought to expect a high level of customer care from each company. Mattress durability and price are two major concerns for anyone shopping for a new mattress. 

Polyfoam and memory foam mattresses are not as durable as AirFoam™. While The Bear Memory Foam mattress is reasonably priced (for a conventional memory foam mattress) Today, a memory foam mattress is not the best investment for sleep health. 

It may be worth considering newer foam technologies as they could offer better quality and price than conventional memory foam. The Nolah Original 10 mattress is 100% free from memory foam and designed to offer extraordinary support and comfort for side sleepers. Therefore, offering a more bespoke mattress. Nolah mattresses are made of 100% American materials in Nolah’s US factories and are made to order. Therefore, your mattress will only be produced after you place your order.    

The benefit of shopping online for your new mattress, ensures you’re making the right decision because you have at least 100 nights to try in the comfort of your own home without obligation. 

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