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Which one is best for you? Bear Pro vs Nolah Original - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Bear Pro35% OFF + Free GiftNolah Original30% Off + Choose a Free Gift

Bear Pro

by Bear Mattress · Memory foam

35% OFF + Free Gift

Lifetime · 120-night trial

Nolah Original

by Nolah Sleep · Polyurethane foam

30% Off + Choose a Free Gift

LIFETIME · 120-night trial

Pricing by size

Bear Pro

Twin$1,364

Twin XL$1,464

Full (Double)$1,514

Queen$1,590

King$1,990

California King$1,990

Nolah Original

Twin$999

Twin XL$1,199

Full (Double)$1,349

Queen$1,449

King$1,749

California King$1,749

Essential information

	Bear Pro	Nolah Original
Type	Memory foam	Polyurethane foam
Launched	1996	–
Brand	Bear Mattress	Nolah Sleep
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	The Bear Pro hybrid has 4 foam layers: Breathable Quilt Cover Cooling Gel Memory Foam Bear Dynamic Foam Full Individually Encased Coils plus Perimeter Edge Support	10" Tall 3-Layer High-Resilience Polyurethane Foam Construction: 2" Pressure relief Nolah AirFoam 1" Latex-Like Support Foam 7" High-Density Polyurethane Foam Botanic Origin Tencel Cover.
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Certifications & trial

	Bear Pro	Nolah Original
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	<p id="">GREENGUARD Gold Certified</p>	–
Sleep trial	120 nights	120 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	LIFETIME
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	Estimated delivery: 2 to 7 business days. Ships FREE via FedEx. The Bear Mattress is constructed in and shipped from Mississippi, US, so delivery times may vary depending on its final destination.	We ship via UPS Ground to the 48 contiguous states. Each Nolah Mattress is built to order and shipped from our factory within 1-5 days of purchase, with an additional 3-4 days of transit time before it arrives at your front door.

Firmness & feel

	Bear Pro	Nolah Original
One firmness fits all	Yes	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	The Bear Pro is rated a 6.5 on the firmness scale, with 1 being soft and 10 being firm. The Pro's responsive foams provide medium-firm support and the perfect amount of bounce. Contours and cradles the body, but with a nice bounce. Pressure point relief for Side Sleepers who don't want their arms to fall asleep at night. Just the right amount of bounce for Back Sleepers who don't like the "sinking" feeling of too much memory foam.	It's designed to be universally comfortable with a medium firmness that can fit any sleep preference, body weight, and shape. It's not too firm, not too soft, but just right and a 5.0 on the 10.0 firmness scale. This perfect feel is achieved by our Nolah AirFoam™ that has the bouncy support of Latex and gentle body contouring of Memory Foam.

Construction & materials

	Bear Pro	Nolah Original
Layers	Breathable Quilt Cover, Cooling Gel Memory Foam, Bear Dynamic Foam, Full Individually Encased Coils plus Perimeter Edge Support	2" Pressure relief Nolah AirFoam, 1" Latex-Like Support Foam, 7" High-Density Polyurethane Foam, Botanic Origin Tencel Cover.
Cover	Breathable Quilt Cover with Sleep Recovery Technology™ Powered by Celliant to promote recovery and well-being.	Botanic Origin Tencel Cover New snow-white Tencel cellulosic cover of botanic origin defines a new standard of sustainability and natural sleep comfort.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	Yes	No
Comfort	Hot Sleepers Take Comfort The combination of cooling gel memory foam and individually encased coils offers heat absorption with greater airflow to combat those hot nights. Reduces trapped body heat while you sleep	The Nolah Mattress also sleeps cooler because Nolah is 100% temperature neutral and made entirely without the use of heat-trapping viscoelastic chemicals. Cooling Nolah AirFoam The top 2" of this cooling foam mattress is not temperature sensitive, unlike Memory Foam, so it sleeps cooler and contours better to your body.
Support	Adapts to Your Shape and Sleep Position Our responsive and supportive foams contour to your body's shape. Keep the pressure off of your back, hips and shoulder in any sleep position. Feel supported no matter how you sleep	The Nolah Mattress is scientifically proven to provide 4X times less peak pressure on the hips, shoulders and back area compared to high-end memory foams. With a supportive bounce and zero motion transfer, you're are guaranteed to enjoy a deep, restorative sleep every night. Supportive Avena® Foam 1" support layer that's stronger and more durable than Latex. It also provides a healthy and responsive bounce to keep you sound asleep all night.
Posts	Sleep and Wellness Blog Read the latest posts and reviews from Bear. [Read more]	–

Size & weight

	Bear Pro	Nolah Original
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 10 "	Twin: 10 "
Twin weight (kg)	50	N/A
Twin XL weight (kg)	50	N/A
Full (Double) weight (kg)	60	N/A
Queen weight (kg)	70	N/A
King weight (kg)	90	N/A
California King weight (kg)	90	N/A

FAQs

Bear Pro

Does the Pro Hybrid smell?

Bear mattresses use foams that emit minimal to no odor. If there is any smell, it's typically faint and similar to that of new sneakers, dissipating within a few days.

How deep is the bear pro mattress?

The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress has a total profile of 10 inches, which is considered an average height. It features a two-layer comfort system over pocketed coils and unique Celliant fibers. The firmness of the mattress is rated as a 7 on a 10-point firmness scale.

What is Bear Pro?

The Bear Pro Hybrid is designed with enhanced cooling technology to maintain a neutral temperature. It features a breathable Celliant cover that absorbs and releases excess body heat, and a top comfort layer of gel-infused memory foam intended to further dissipate heat.

Nolah Original

Can you flip the Nolah Original mattress?

No, the Nolah Original mattress is not designed to be flipped. It should be used with the base layer at the bottom and the AirFoam on top.

What if I don't like my Nolah Original mattress?

If you are not satisfied with your Nolah Original mattress, you can return it for a full refund. However, you should try the mattress for 30 days before contacting the company for a return.

Is Nolah a good mattress?

Yes, the Nolah Original is a highly-rated mattress. It is a soft, pressure-relieving mattress that is a great fit for side sleepers and those with pain issues.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Bear Pro vs Nolah Original mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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