Nolah Natural 11 vs Tuft & Needle Mint
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
| Feature | Nolah Natural 11 | Tuft & Needle Mint |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
Type | Hybrid | Memory Foam |
Firmness 1 = softest, 10 = firmest | 6 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $1,364 | $1,295 |
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 | — |
Dual Comfort Zones Different firmness per side | — | — |
Smart Features App, sensors, auto-adjust | — | — |
Financing | Affirm | Affirm |
| 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 |
| Best For | ||
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Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Nolah Natural 11 over the Tuft & Needle Mint. It scores higher in edge support, durability and offers strong overall value at $1,364 (vs $1,295). The Tuft & Needle Mint is the better choice only if you have a strong preference for that brand's specific feel or design.
Nolah Natural 11 vs Tuft & Needle Mint: What Actually Differs
The Nolah Natural 11 is a hybrid build, while the Tuft & Needle Mint is a memory foam — that single difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Tuft & Needle Mint stands 12" tall versus 11" for the Nolah Natural 11 — a 1.0" 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 Tuft & Needle Mint, which is the deciding factor if that dimension is high on your list. Queen pricing lands within $69 of each other ($1,364 vs $1,295), 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: Tuft & Needle Mint at 5.5/10).
Firmness of 6/10 is closer to the medium-firm sweet spot back sleepers need for lumbar support (vs 5.5/10).
Firmer at 6/10 vs 5.5/10 — 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 5.5/10 vs 6/10 — 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? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuft & Needle Mint | $1,295 | $1,295 | At MSRP |
| Nolah Natural 11 | $2,099 | $1,364 | Save $735 |
At current pricing the two land within $69of each other, so price isn't the deciding factor — choose on feel, firmness, and the performance gaps called out above. Only the Nolah Natural 11 is on sale right now.
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
Tuft & Needle Mint
Strengths
- ✓Strong cooling for all-foam
- ✓Graphite-infused foam layer
- ✓Good pressure relief
- ✓Reasonable upgrade price
Considerations
- —Still limited edge support
- —No hybrid bounce
- —100-night trial
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 Tuft & Needle Mint if you…
- →Shoppers seeking a different sleep experience