Nolah vs. Brooklyn Bedding
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Key Similarities
- Both are all foam mattresses that are 10” thick.
- Both have a dense foam base layer.
- Both sleep cool and are very breathable.
- Both are more durable than the average all-foam mattress
- Similar price range
- Both offer a 120-night trial, though Brooklyn Bedding requires you keep the mattress at least 30 days before returning it.
- Both offer free shipping and great customer service.
Key Differences
- Brooklyn Bedding offers different firmness options, while Nolah just has one firmness option.
- Nolah is softer than Brooklyn Bedding’s medium option, but I think the soft Brooklyn Bedding option is about equally as soft as Nolah.
- Nolah has a thicker support layer.
- Brooklyn Bedding is more bouncy and elastic.
- Brooklyn Bedding has thicker comfort layers.
- Nolah has a viscose cover.
Nolah Construction
Here’s a description of Nolah’s construction with a picture to illustrate:- The top is a thin, soft, breathable viscose cover that doesn’t really affect the overall feel of the mattress significantly.
- A top 2 inch layer of a proprietary “AirFoam” keeps cool and has been shown in studies to relieve pressure better than standard memory foam.
- Below that is 1-inch of latex-like Avena foam, which gives the mattress good bounce and makes it more responsive. It is also highly durable like the foams found in latex mattresses.
- The base layer is 7 inches of high-density poly foam, similar to most foam mattresses.
Nolah Original 10″ Mattress
The Nolah Original 10″ mattress works especially well for side sleepers, and it’s sold at a value price.
Product Details
Material
Foam
Firmness
Soft: 6/10
Sleep Trial
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding Construction
Here’s a breakdown of the constructiuon of the #bestmattressever mattress:- The top layer is 2 inches of proprietary “TitanFlex” foam, which uses a special gel to conform to your body and pull heat away from the body. This foam has an elastic quality to it.
- The next layer is another 2 inches of TitanFlex foam, but this layer is firmer than the top layer.
- The bottom layer is a pretty standard 6 inches of high density polyfoam.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Mattress
Brooklyn Bedding has amazing products that are sold at very affordable prices. This mattress is extremely high-quality and a great option for combination sleepers.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Sleep Trial
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Hip Pain
This bed should be comfortable for anyone struggling with hip pain since it contours the hips and keeps them supported.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Construction Differences/Notes
- The mattresses are roughly equally durable in my opinion, with Brooklyn Bedding perhaps having a slight advantage.
- Both are made of three layers, with a middle layer that adds elasticity.
- Brooklyn Bedding’s top layer has more elasticity.
- Both sleep cool — Nolah because of its proprietary foam top layer, Brooklyn Bedding because of the proprietary gel in its foam (and the foam is actually a little cool to the touch)
- Nolah is softer than the medium firmness version of Brooklyn Bedding.
Firmness Differences/Notes
Nolah generally has more of a quicksand-like sinking quality than Brooklyn Bedding’s options, but the soft version of Brooklyn Bedding is about as soft as the Nolah mattress. Brooklyn Bedding has a little more bounce to it and more of a pillow-like quality. Watch the videos below to get a better idea of what to expect from each mattress.Motion Transfer Differences
Nolah isolates motion a little better than Brooklyn Bedding, so for couples where at least one person is a light sleeper, Nolah might be the better option. That said, Brooklyn Bedding does an okay job isolating motion. Watch these videos to see the difference.Pick Nolah If:
- You like to sink into your mattress — Nolah has a semi-quicksand feel to it, so it’s a good choice for people who like to feel like they are sleeping “in” their bed rather than “on” it.
- You’re a side sleeper – Nolah is very soft, making it a good at conforming to contours and relieving pressure and thus a great pick for sleeping on your side.
Pick Brooklyn Bedding If:
- You’re a stomach or back sleeper — Brooklyn Bedding offers firmer options that are more supportive for people who sleep on their bellies or backs. Between the two, it should be the best mattress for stomach sleepers.
- You like a little more bounce in your mattress — Brooklyn Bedding’s #bestmattressever mattress has more of an elastic quality.
