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Beautyrest BlackvsNolah Original

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

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Beautyrest Black

by Beautyrest · Hybrid (coils and foam)

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10 years · 100-night trial

Nolah Original

by Nolah Sleep · Polyurethane foam

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LIFETIME · 120-night trial

Pricing by size

Beautyrest Black

Twinn/a

Twin XL$2,249

Full (Double)$2,529

Queen$2,699

King$3,299

California King$3,299

Nolah Original

Twin$999

Twin XL$1,199

Full (Double)$1,349

Queen$1,449

King$1,749

California King$1,749

Essential information

	Beautyrest Black	Nolah Original
Type	Hybrid (coils and foam)	Polyurethane foam
Launched	1925	–
Brand	Beautyrest	Nolah Sleep
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	Beautyrest Black is our premier line, and proudly features our greatest innovations, so you can wake up feeling your very best every day. The Beautyrest Black (L-Class Medium) is a five layer design: 0.5" Plush Comfort Foam 1" Medium Comfort Foam 1.5" Energy Foam 0.5" Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®. Tip: there are many models under the Beautyrest Black name so be careful when comparing instore with online that the codes are the same! Mattresses purchased online come with a 100-night in-home trial and free White Glove delivery: delivery, setup, and removal of your old mattress.	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

	Beautyrest Black	Nolah Original
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	–	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	–	–
Sleep trial	100 nights	120 nights
Warranty	10 years	LIFETIME
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	Conveniently delivered using our complimentary White Glove Delivery experience. After checkout, you'll be contacted by our shipping partner to select a delivery day that works best for your schedule. The day of your delivery, you'll get a call confirming your delivery window. Upon delivery, they will set up your new mattress and remove your old mattress and any packaging for that mattress.	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

	Beautyrest Black	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 mattress for those who love the feeling of truly luxurious sleep and are looking for a medium-firm feel, essential cooling and pressure relief features. This mattress has two upgrade options available: Cooling Upgrade: If you're looking for a medium-firm feel, but tend to be a hot sleeper or live in a warmer environment, our Beautyrest Black with Cooling Upgrade is perfect for you. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: This mattress is for those looking for the pressure relief of a plush pillow top without sacrificing cool sleep.	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

	Beautyrest Black	Nolah Original
Layers	Plush Comfort Foam, Medium Comfort Foam, Energy Foam, Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam, Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®.	2" Pressure relief Nolah AirFoam, 1" Latex-Like Support Foam, 7" High-Density Polyurethane Foam, Botanic Origin Tencel Cover.
Cover	Most advanced cooling technology: BlackICE 4.0 is a combination of cool-to-the-touch fabrics and heat-wicking materials like silver and SilkAir fiber. The High Airflow SilkAir Fiber which is super breathable, to help you stay cool throughout the night.	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	If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the features of the Original plus an additional layer of memory foam (RightTemp Memory Foam) infused with highly conductive and durable carbon fiber which makes this up to 20% cooler than the Black Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has the same comfort layers as the Cooling Upgrade plus an additional 2" layer of GelTouch® Foam that offers airflow and breathability.	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	Hand-picked Technoluxe foams are designed to reduce pressure on key spots like hips and shoulders. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology is designed to reduce motion transfer, absorb energy, and provide durability. BeautyEdge® for reliable edge support. If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the support features of the Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has two additional inches of high quality memory foam (GelTouch® Foam) for even better pressure relief than the Cooling Upgrade, especially around areas like the hips and shoulders. The Technoluxe Memory Foams system includes more, higher quality memory foams than in any Beautyrest mattresses. These Technoluxe foams are designed to offer sophisticated pressure relief. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology (our most advanced spring support yet) provides our best support and durability while also preventing partner disturbance.	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.
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Size & weight

	Beautyrest Black	Nolah Original
Available sizes	Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13.75 "	Twin: 10 "
Twin weight (kg)	–	N/A
Twin XL weight (kg)	64	N/A
Full (Double) weight (kg)	84	N/A
Queen weight (kg)	104	N/A
King weight (kg)	133	N/A
California King weight (kg)	140	N/A

FAQs

Beautyrest Black

Can you flip a Beautyrest black?

Flipping a Beautyrest mattress is not recommended. Its advanced design means that sleeping on the wrong side would provide less support.

Is Beautyrest Black a firm mattress?

The Beautyrest Black mattress has three layers of polyfoam on top of a layer of gel-infused memory foam, resulting in a medium firmness, or a 6 on the firmness scale. It is easy to move around on this mattress.

Is Beautyrest black good for heavy people?

Firm models of the Beautyrest mattress, falling around a 6-7 on the firmness scale, are best suited for heavier combination sleepers over 230 pounds, as well as back and stomach sleepers.

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 Beautyrest Black 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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