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Nolah vs. Puffy Mattress Comparison
The Puffy is a memory foam mattress with a slight body hugging surface and exceptional motion isolation. The Nolah Original is an all-foam bed known for sleeping cool and having an almost bouncy, responsive feel.
The Puffy is preferred by most memory foam fans and people who want exceptional pressure relief and spinal alignment. The Nolah outperforms the Puffy in terms of heat retention and ease of movement, making it better for hot sleepers and people who toss and turn. Both are excellent beds for lightweight and average-weight folks of every sleeping position, and they are great mattresses for couples.
Want to know how we test our mattresses? Read up on our testing methodology.
Puffy vs. Nolah Overview
| Puffy is best for… | Nolah is best for… |
| Memory foam fans | All-foam fans who sleep hot |
| Lightweight and average-weight folks | People who toss and turn |
| Couples | Back sleepers |
Who Should Choose the Puffy Mattress?
- Memory foam fans: With two thick memory foam layers, the Puffy has a doughy foam feel. The body contouring is similar to that of Tempur-Pedic mattresses but at a fraction of the price.
- Lightweight and average-weight folks: The soft foam top layer and medium-firm transition layer provide a balance between support and cushion that suits every sleeping position—so long as you weigh less than 230 lbs.
- Couples and those who co-sleep: The Puffy’s memory foam construction dampens motion transfer. So even if you sleep with a restless toddler, you won’t feel much movement across the surface.
Who Should Choose the Nolah Mattress?
- All-foam fans who sleep hot: If you love the pressure-relieving cushion and excellent motion isolation of all-foam mattresses but find most of them too warm, the Nolah may be what you’re looking for. It’s one of the coolest all-foam beds that we’ve tested.
- People who toss and turn: Despite the slight body hug that sleepers experience on the Nolah, it doesn’t stay indented when you move. If you reposition a lot at night, you won’t find it hard to get comfortable on the Nolah thanks to its superb responsiveness.
- Back sleepers: The Nolah’s proprietary foams have high point elasticity, meaning they compress at zones of high pressure without sinking elsewhere. The result is an excellent cushion at your low back without compromising spinal alignment.
Puffy vs. Nolah: Top Similarities
- All-foam construction: Both the Nolah and Puffy are three-layer, all-foam mattresses that measure 10” thick.
- Great for couples: The foam construction of these beds means that they minimize motion transfer, so you and your partner can move around without waking the other person.
- Suits all sleeping positions: Thanks to a similar medium-firm feel and pressure-relieving comfort foams, the Puffy and Nolah both accommodate side, stomach, and back sleepers.
Puffy vs. Nolah: Top Differences
- Ease of movement: Nolah’s foam has a springier feel than Puffy’s memory foam. The quick response to pressure makes the Nolah better for most people who move around a lot at night.
- Surface feel: The Puffy’s memory foam top layers mold to the body for a traditional memory foam feel. In comparison, the Nolah’s surface has a more balanced feel that’s soft without a doughy moldability.
- Suitability for hot sleepers: While both of these beds provide sufficient temperature neutrality for the average person, the Nolah is noticeably cooler than the Puffy.
Puffy vs. Nolah: Firmness & Feel Differences
We tested out each mattress to see how they perform when it comes to providing a good night’s sleep. Here’s what we found out.
What’s the Firmness Of the Puffy & Nolah Mattresses?
The Puffy and Nolah fall at similar points on the 1–10 firmness scale, with 10 being the firmest. At 6/10, Nolah is a medium-firm bed, which is the firmness level most people prefer. Puffy falls at a 7/10, also medium-firm, but closer to the firmer end of the spectrum. Back and stomach sleepers will enjoy this the most.
Both of these beds have a soft top layer with a firmer foam transition layer that lends supportive firmness with light pressure relief. The balanced firmness in both beds supports proper alignment for most stomach and back sleepers. Side sleepers who like a firmer feel will see great pressure relief on the Puffy, while side sleepers who like a soft feel will see great alignment on the Nolah.
See: Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
What Do the Puffy & Nolah Mattresses Feel Like?
The Nolah original has an all-foam construction that offers fantastic pressure relief and adequate cushion, all without that “hugging” sensation.
Also a foam mattress, Puffy offers a balanced yet responsive foam feel. Because of this, the mattress offers great mobility and support, especially for those who toss and turn in their sleep.
What’s It Like to Sleep On the Puffy & Nolah Mattresses?
The Nolah Original works well for all sleeping positions, but since it’s a foam mattress that falls on the softer side, we highly recommend it for side sleepers. We also think it provides enough support for your spine, which makes it also suitable for back and stomach sleepers. However, heavier sleepers may find it a little too soft to have proper support for the hips. The Nolah mattress is also very responsive and can easily adapt to changes in movement, making it great for combination sleepers.
All sleeping positions can find comfort in the Puffy mattress, but similar to the Nolah Original, it’s better suited to certain sleeping positions. Since it’s a combination of soft and responsive, we think side sleepers and back sleepers will be the most comfortable with it. Most stomach sleepers may have trouble keeping their hips elevated with the Puffy mattress, which may lead to joint pain. Combination sleepers may have mixed experiences since your dominant sleeping position will be the determining factor.
The Puffy vs. Nolah Mattresses By Body Type
Puffy Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 2 | 2 | 3 |
ABC Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 3 | 2 | 4 |
1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)
Both mattresses are great for average weight back sleepers since they both have excellent pressure-relieving foam layers.
Average weight side sleepers will also be comfortable with both mattresses since they provide great spinal support, pressure relief, and body-conforming qualities.
Both the Nolah and Puffy mattresses are too soft to provide adequate hip elevation for average weight stomach sleepers, but the Nolah slightly outperforms the Puffy in this aspect.
Both mattresses do a great job of responding to sudden movement changes, so we recommend either mattresses for average weight combination sleepers.
Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)
We think both mattresses are too soft to maintain a neutral spine alignment for heavyweight back sleepers.
Since both mattresses fall on the softer spectrum, we think that the majority of heavyweight side sleepers may find that they “sink” too much in either.
Similar to the previous two positions, heavyweight stomach sleepers will find both mattresses to be too soft to provide enough support. Though both mattresses have great responsiveness, we think that heavyweight combination sleepers will still have trouble moving around since they’ll likely find themselves “sinking” too much.
Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)
Lightweight back sleepers should have no trouble with both the Nolah and Puffy mattresses since both provide great support, cushion, and pressure relief.
We can also recommend both mattresses for lightweight side sleepers since they’re soft enough to provide comfort and support for the shoulders and hips.
We predict that lightweight stomach sleepers will find comfort in a medium-firm mattress like Nolah. On the other hand, we think that the Puffy mattress is too soft for most stomach sleepers.
Lastly, lightweight combination sleepers should sleep comfortably on both mattresses since they won’t encounter any issues when tossing and turning.
Differences In Mattress Construction
Though both mattresses are the same thickness at 10”, the Nolah Original is made up of three distinct foam layers, while the Puffy is constructed out of memory foam. Here’s an in-depth look at how each mattress layer stacks up against the other.
| Nolah Mattress Materials | Puffy Mattress Materials |
| TENCEL Mattress Cover | Stain-Resistant Cover |
| 2” AirFoam | 2” Cooling Cloud Foam |
| 1” High-Resilience Foam | 2” Climate Comfort Foam |
| 7” High-Density Base Foam | 6” High-Density Foam |
Cover
The Nolah cover is made from a sustainable, eco-friendly material called TENCEL, which boasts breathability and the ability to wick away body moisture. The Puffy cover consists of standard polyester, which doesn’t provide much in terms of breathability.
Comfort Layers
Nolah’s comfort layer is made from their patented AirFoam technology, which features air pockets for airflow, pressure-relieving qualities, and body-contouring features. The Puffy has a layer of Cooling Cloud foam which comes with gel infusions that pull body heat away and promote airflow.
Support Layers
Both mattresses use high-density foam layers for support and foundation, with the Nolah Original having a slightly thicker layer.
Puffy vs. Nolah Pricing
| Size | Puffy Prices | Nolah Prices |
| Twin | $1949.00 | $999.00 |
| Twin XL | $2099.00 | $1199.00 |
| Full | $2249.00 | $1349.00 |
| Queen | $2399.00 | $1149.00 |
| King | $2599.00 | $1749.00 |
| California King | $2599.00 | $1749.00 |
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Puffy vs. Nolah Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences
How do these mattresses compare when it comes to sleeping performance? Here’s what we found out after testing each mattress.
Temperature
Nolah’s proprietary foams sleep cooler than Puffy’s memory foam layers because they’re more breathable. So despite Puffy’s cooling gel memory foam, it’s not as good as the Nolah for folks who sleep hot.
Motion Transfer
The Nolah and Puffy are both good mattresses for people who sleep with a kid, pet, or partner. With every layer made from foam, your partner’s movements won’t spread across the surface.
But if you’re a light sleeper or one of you is quite active during the night, you may find yourself sleeping more soundly on the Puffy. This is because memory foam—which makes up the Puffy’s top foam layers—is the best mattress material for isolating motion. For more beds like this, see our list of the best mattresses for couples.
Edge Support
A bed with supportive edges is comfortable to sit on when getting ready in the morning. Plus, you won’t feel like you’re about to roll off when you claim a few extra inches when sleeping with a bed hog.
The Nolah and Puffy both provide decent edge support, but our sleep testers experienced greater support along the Nolah’s perimeter. The extra sturdiness is thanks to a slight difference in mattress construction—the Nolah’s durable base foam is 1” thicker than the Puffy’s.
Pressure Relief
Both of these mattresses have pressure-relieving foam layers that cradle the body’s curves. Side sleepers need the greatest cushion, and the Puffy is an excellent side sleeper mattress. Nolah is too, but not for side sleepers with hip pain.
Related: Best Memory Foam Mattresses
We recommend the Nolah for lightweight side sleepers thanks to the soft, responsive top layer that readily gives upon contact. The Puffy’s slow-response memory foam comfort layer is also plush but doesn’t respond as readily to lightweight folks. But once it conforms, the pressure relief is top-notch. As such, the Puffy slightly outperforms the Nolah for average-weight side sleepers.
Pain Relief
Both the Nolah and Puffy mattresses each have pain-relieving qualities, but each performs differently when you factor in the sleeping position and weight.
The Nolah Original handles your pressure points well, thanks to its AirFoam layer that provides strong support for your spine. However, our pressure map showed that some side sleepers may experience pressure build-up in the hip area, which can lead to joint pain.
The Puffy mattress feels a lot like sleeping on a cloud, and while the softness and cushion are great for side sleepers, they may exacerbate back and joint pain in different positions. Stomach sleepers and heavier sleepers may find inadequate support in Puffy, which can cause your back to arch out of alignment.
Durability
Both beds have average durability, with a typical lifespan of seven to 10 years. However, we expect the Nolah to last slightly longer thanks to a thicker layer of support foam. Plus, Nolah’s warranty covers shallower body impressions than Puffy’s warranty, giving you better coverage for durability issues with the Nolah mattress.
Shipping, Returns, & Warranties
Puffy
Puffy provides free shipping in the contiguous U.S. You’ll also get a 101-day sleep trial, but you’ll have to wait until 14 nights to get free returns and a full refund. Puffy also gives you a Lifetime warranty that covers material and manufacturing defects.
Nolah
Nolah also offers free shipping in the contiguous U.S. but offers a longer 120-day sleep trial. Only after 30 days will you be able to apply for free returns and a full refund. You’ll also receive a Lifetime warranty for each mattress, which covers full coverage for 15 years and prorated repair costs after.
Other Puffy Mattresses Available
Puffy Lux Hybrid Mattress
The Puffy Lux Hybrid is a top choice for side and back sleepers who want a plush, cloud-like sleep experienced, but it’s less-than-ideal for stomach sleepers, who will experience too much sinking in the hips.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5/10
Sleep Trial
101 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is a good match for anyone struggling with back pain, as it cushions the lumbar region and has enough support to keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress
The Puffy Royal Hybrid is Puffy’s take on a luxury memory foam hybrid mattress. Its medium-soft firmness level and conforming top layers make it ideal for side sleepers who like a neutral all-foam feel.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 4/10
Sleep Trial
101 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Back Pain
This bed is a good match for anyone struggling with back pain, as it cushions the lumbar region and has enough support to keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Other Nolah Mattresses Available
Nolah Signature 12″ Mattress
The Nolah Signature is a medium-firm all-foam mattress. It’s an upgraded version of the original Nolah, and incorporates 20 percent more foam and an organic cotton cover.
Product Details
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Sleep Trial
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is a good match for anyone struggling with back pain, as it cushions the lumbar region and has enough support to keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress
The Nolah Evolution 15″ mattress is a robust hybrid bed that’s a bit softer than the average mattress: great for back sleepers and side sleepers. The individually wrapped coils include zoned support, which helps promote adequate spinal alignment.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Sleep Trial
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
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.
Hip Pain
This bed should be comfortable for anyone struggling with hip pain since it contours the hips and keeps them supported.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers, as it provides them support and easy mobility.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Haven’t made a decision yet? Check out these other comparisons:
| Puffy Comparisons | Nolah Comparisons |
Our Final Take
The Puffy’s memory foam design makes it the best mattress for those who like the conforming cradle of traditional memory foam beds. But if you’re a combination sleeper who moves around a lot or someone who sleeps hot, Nolah’s responsive and breathable polyfoam design may be a better fit. Both mattresses excel for lightweight and average-weight people of all sleeping positions and work well for couples.
Puffy & Nolah FAQs
What is The Lifespan of a Puffy Mattress?
We think that the Puffy mattress is durable enough to last you at least 5 to seven years, depending on how you use it. Proper mattress care and maintenance should be practiced so you can prolong your mattress’s lifespan.
Do You Flip a Puffy Mattress?
We don’t recommend you flip over a Puffy mattress because its layers are constructed in a specific way. You can, however, rotate it.
How Firm is a Nolah Mattress?
According to our firmness test, the Nolah Original scores a 7/10, which makes it fall into the medium-firm level.
