Nolah Natural 11 vs Purple Mattress
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
Pricing unavailable — visit Purple for current rates
Check current price at Purple →| Feature | Nolah Natural 11 | Purple Mattress |
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| Overview | ||
Type | Hybrid | Gel Grid |
Firmness 1 = softest, 10 = firmest | 6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $1,364 | Check retailer |
Trial Period Return window | 120 nights | 100 nights |
Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Performance Ratings | ||
Cooling Hot sleepers | High | High |
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers | Good | Good |
Pressure Relief Hip/shoulder pain | Excellent | Excellent |
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge | Good | Fair |
Durability Long-term performance | Excellent | Good |
| Compatibility & Features | ||
Adjustable Base Head/foot elevation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Split King Support Two Twin XL per couple | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Dual Comfort Zones Different firmness per side | — | — |
Smart Features App, sensors, auto-adjust | — | — |
Financing | Affirm | Affirm, Klarna |
| Materials & Safety | ||
Certifications Organic / non-toxic | GOLS, GOTS, GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX, eco-INSTITUT, Rainforest Alliance | CertiPUR-US |
Off-Gassing New-foam smell concern | — | CertiPUR-US certified foam |
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Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Nolah Natural 11 over the Purple Mattress. It scores higher in edge support, durability and delivers stronger overall value. The Purple Mattress is the better choice only if you have a strong preference for that brand's specific feel or design.
Nolah Natural 11 vs Purple Mattress: What Actually Differs
The Nolah Natural 11 is a hybrid build, while the Purple Mattress is a gel grid — that single difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Nolah Natural 11 stands 11" tall versus 9.5" for the Purple Mattress — a 1.5" gap that matters if you need deep-pocket sheets or are pairing with an adjustable base. Both sit at roughly 6/10 on the firmness scale — a medium-firm feel — so neither one is the answer if you need a dramatically different support level. The single largest performance gap is in edge support: the Nolah Natural 11 rates noticeably higher than the Purple Mattress, which is the deciding factor if that dimension is high on your list. Queen pricing lands within $35 of each other ($1,364 vs $1,399), so price is essentially neutral — pick on feel and features rather than budget.
Which Is Better For Your Sleep Style?
Both rate the same for pressure relief — choose on firmness instead (side sleepers usually prefer the softer of the two: Nolah Natural 11 at 6/10).
Firmness of 6/10 is closer to the medium-firm sweet spot back sleepers need for lumbar support (vs 6.5/10).
Firmer at 6.5/10 vs 6/10 — stomach sleepers need the extra support to keep the pelvis from sinking and arching the lower back.
Cooling rating not available for one or both mattresses — spec not available.
better long-term durability and stronger perimeter / edge support — the two specs heavier sleepers should weight most.
Softer at 6/10 vs 6.5/10 — lighter sleepers compress less, so they typically need the softer of two options to get proper contouring.
Motion isolation rated the same on both — neither has a transfer-disturbance edge.
Price Comparison (Queen)
| Mattress | MSRP | Current | Sale? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolah Natural 11 | $2,099 | $1,364 | Save $735 |
| Purple Mattress | $1,499 | $1,399 | Save $100 |
At current pricing the two land within $35of each other, so price isn't the deciding factor — choose on feel, firmness, and the performance gaps called out above. Both are currently below MSRP.
Nolah Natural 11
Strengths
- ✓GOLS + GOTS + GREENGUARD Gold + OEKO-TEX Class 1 + eco-INSTITUT + Rainforest Alliance
- ✓2-inch GOLS organic latex comfort layer
- ✓Zoned pocketed coils
- ✓120-night trial + lifetime warranty
Considerations
- —Premium hybrid pricing ($2,099 queen)
- —Queen weighs 108 lbs
- —No phase-change active cooling
Purple Mattress
Strengths
- ✓Unique gel grid technology
- ✓Temperature neutral
- ✓Excellent pressure relief
- ✓No off-gassing
Considerations
- —Priced above entry-level options in this category — reflects proprietary GelFlex Grid manufacturing — the polymer grid requires specialized tooling and processes that foam production does not
- —Unique feel not for everyone
- —Limited edge support
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Nolah Natural 11 if you…
- →Sitting near the edge
- →Trial-period sensitive buyers
- →Organic / non-toxic priority shoppers
Choose the Purple Mattress if you…
- →Shoppers seeking a different sleep experience