Unsure if the Nolah or Layla is the right new mattress for you? We’ll compare how these beds performed during our testing along with their construction, price point, and more, so you can make the right choice.
Unsure if the Nolah or Layla is the right new mattress for you? We’ll compare how these beds performed during our testing along with their construction, price point, and more, so you can make the right choice.
Nolah and Layla are two bed-in-a-box mattress brands known for their high-quality foam beds. In this mattress comparison, we’re going to compare the Nolah Original mattress with the flagship Layla bed so you can find out which all-foam mattress was designed with your needs in mind.
Temperature neutral AirFoam mattress known for offering great pressure relief
Medium firm: 5 - 6 /10
All-foam mattress
120 days
Lifetime warranty
Flippable memory foam mattress known to help people with back and joint pain
Soft side: 4-5/10; Firm side: 7/10
Copper-infused memory foam; flippable
120 days
Lifetime limited warranty
The flagship Nolah and Layla mattresses have identical dimensions and come in the same sizes.
Nolah | Layla | |
Thickness | 10” | 10” |
Twin | 38” x 75” | 38” x 75” |
Twin XL | 38” x 80” | 38” x 80” |
Full | 54” x 75” | 54” x 75” |
Queen | 60” x 80” | 60” x 80” |
King | 76” x 80” | 76” x 80” |
California King | 72” x 84” | 72” x 84” |
Learn more about mattress sizes.
Both of these beds have an average cost for an all-foam mattress. As such, a difference in cost is unlikely to be a major factor when deciding between the Layla and Nolah.
Nolah | Layla | |
Twin | $649 | $649 |
Twin XL | $799 | $749 |
Full | $899 | $949 |
Queen | $1,049 | $1,049 |
King | $1,149 | $1,140 |
California King | $1,149 | $1,149 |
Even though the Nolah Original and Layla mattresses are all-foam beds that measure 10 inches thick, their construction and feel are quite different. The Layla is a flippable memory foam mattress with a soft side and a firm side. The Nolah is a foam mattress made without memory foam for a balanced feel and ample airflow. It’s one-sided with a medium-firm feel.
Nolah is a medium-firm all-foam mattress. It’s made from three layers of foam designed to create a cool and comfortable sleeping experience.
The Layla is a flippable all-foam mattress with a softer and firmer side. Below we break down the composition from the soft side down.
Take a look at the side-by-side comparison below to see how these mattresses performed in our in-house lab testing. Pay close attention to the tests that matter most to you—for instance, check out the pressure relief test if you’re a side sleeper or the spinal alignment score if you have back pain.
Find out more about our review and scoring process.
Nolah | Layla | |
Shipping | 10 | 10 |
Trial Period | 10 | 10 |
Return Policy | 10 | 10 |
Warranty | 10 | 10 |
Set-Up Test | 9 | 9 |
Motion Transfer Test | 9 | 8.5 |
Edge Support Test | 8.5 | 9 |
Pressure Relief Test | 7.25 | 9 |
Spinal Alignment Test | 9.5 | 8 |
Responsiveness Test | 9.25 | 9.5 |
Cooling Evaluation | 8 | 7.5 |
Durability Evaluation | 7 | 8 |
Customer Service Score | 9 | 9 |
Social Impact Score | 6 | 3 |
TOTAL SCORE | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
If you’re a side sleeper or someone who struggles with joint pain, you understand the importance of pressure relief. A mattress’s surface must be able to cushion pressure points and evenly distribute body weight to minimize pain at the shoulders, hips, or other sensitive areas.
We use a pressure mapping film to see how well a mattress minimizes excess pressure. The Layla earned much higher marks than the Nolah in this test, so we recommend the Layla to side sleepers and those with hip or shoulder pain.
Did you realize that posture matters not only when you’re awake, but also when you’re asleep? The thing is, it’s your mattress, not your muscles, that influence your sleeping posture. That’s why we test mattresses for how well they support healthy spine alignment.
Both the Layla and Nolah mattresses earned high marks for spine alignment, but the Nolah did outperform the Layla in this evaluation. If you’re someone who tends to wake up with neck or back pain, the Nolah is an excellent option.
A durable mattress is one that lasts longer before forming indentations or other issues that influence sleep quality. All-foam mattresses tend to be less durable than beds with innerspring coils because there isn’t the same level of resilient support. However, that doesn’t mean a foam bed can’t last you 10 plus years.
Because the Layla mattress is two-sided, it’s likely to last longer than the one-sided Nolah mattress. Two sleeping surfaces mean twice the surface area. If you use both sides, you’re likely to have a mattress that outlasts most one-sided beds. If you’re planning to keep your new bed for over 10 years, Layla may be the better choice.
The Layla’s superior pressure relief and dual-sided firmness make it the superior mattress for most side sleepers and people who prefer a soft or firm feel. The Nolah Original surpasses the Layla in its ability to support healthy spine alignment, making it a great bed for people with back pain.
Both of these all-foam beds supply the sturdy edges and motion isolation properties needed by couples and those who share their bed with kids or pets. They’re responsive, so you won’t feel stuck as you might with some other foam mattresses. Both beds are backed by generous 120-night sleep trials and lifetime warranties.
If you still need to narrow down your options and eliminate some options, check out our mattress comparison tool.
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