Nolah Nolah Original vs Purple The Purple Mattress
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
| Feature | Nolah Nolah Original | Purple The Purple Mattress |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
Type | foam | Gel Grid |
Firmness 1 = softest, 10 = firmest | 5.5 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $1,137 | $1,399 |
Trial Period Return window | 120 nights | 100 nights |
Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Performance Ratings | ||
Cooling Hot sleepers | High | 9/10 cooling |
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers | High | 8/10 motion isolation |
Pressure Relief Hip/shoulder pain | High | 9/10 pressure relief |
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge | Moderate | 7/10 edge support |
Durability Long-term performance | Good | 7/10 bounce |
| 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 | Not listed | Affirm |
| Materials & Safety | ||
Certifications Organic / non-toxic | GREENGUARD Gold, CertiPUR-US, fiberglass-free, designed/assembled USA | Clean Air Gold, CertiPUR-US |
Off-Gassing New-foam smell concern | CertiPUR-US certified foam | CertiPUR-US certified foam |
| Best For | ||
Ideal sleeper profiles |
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Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Nolah Nolah Original over the Purple The Purple Mattress. It scores higher in durability, price-to-value and delivers stronger overall value. The Purple The Purple Mattress is the better choice only if you have a strong preference for that brand's specific feel or design.
Nolah Nolah Original vs Purple The Purple Mattress: What Actually Differs
The Nolah Nolah Original is a foam build, while the Purple The Purple Mattress is a gel grid — that single difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Nolah Nolah Original stands 10" tall versus 9.25" for the Purple The Purple Mattress — a 0.8" gap that matters if you need deep-pocket sheets or are pairing with an adjustable base. The Purple The Purple Mattress is the firmer of the two at 6.5/10 (medium-firm), and the Nolah Nolah Original sits at 5.5/10 (medium) — a meaningful enough gap that sleeper position and weight should drive the choice. On a Queen, the Nolah Nolah Original runs $1,137 versus $1,399 for the Purple The Purple Mattress — roughly $262 (19%) less, which is enough to factor into the decision unless the pricier model wins clearly on the specs you care about.
Which Is Better For Your Sleep Style?
Pressure-relief data not available for one or both mattresses — spec not available.
Both fall in the medium-firm zone back sleepers prefer (5.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — either works.
Firmer at 6.5/10 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.
Durability and edge-support ratings not available — spec not available.
Softer at 5.5/10 vs 6.5/10 — lighter sleepers compress less, so they typically need the softer of two options to get proper contouring.
Motion-isolation data not available for one or both mattresses — spec not available.
Price Comparison (Queen)
| Mattress | MSRP | Current | Sale? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolah Nolah Original | $1,749 | $1,137 | Save $612 |
| Purple The Purple Mattress | $1,499 | $1,399 | Save $100 |
The Nolah Nolah Original is the budget choice at $1,137 — $262 less than the Purple The Purple Mattress ($1,399). That's a 19% gap, which is worth weighing against the spec differences before deciding which delivers better value for your situation. Both are currently below MSRP.
Nolah Nolah Original
Strengths
- ✓Copper-infused foam
- ✓Tri-Zone targeted support
- ✓Lowest verified adult Nolah queen price in this backfill
Considerations
- —No verified Split King Shopify variant
- —Cooling pillow top is a separate 11 inch configuration
Purple The Purple Mattress
Strengths
- ✓Most accessible routed Purple mattress in the catalog
- ✓Strong pressure relief for multiple sleep positions
- ✓Open GelFlex Grid design supports airflow
- ✓Ships free with a 100-night trial
Considerations
- —Lower profile than PurplePlus and hybrid models
- —All-foam support has less coil responsiveness
- —Purple's grid feel is distinctive
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Nolah Nolah Original if you…
- →Budget-conscious shoppers
- →Trial-period sensitive buyers
- →Organic / non-toxic priority shoppers
Choose the Purple The Purple Mattress if you…
- →Shoppers seeking a different sleep experience