Nolah Natural 11 Mattress
Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-firm (7/10)
Height: 11″
Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king, split king, split Cal king
Benefits: 120-night trial|free shipping|Lifetime warranty
Price (MSRP): from $1,499 at Nolah Mattress
Type: Latex Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-firm (6-7/10)
Height: 11″
Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king
Benefits: 100-night trial|free shipping|Lifetime warranty
Price (MSRP): from $1,373.33 at Birch Living
The Nolah Natural and Birch Natural mattresses have a lot of things in common. They’re both hybrid beds standing at 11″ tall and made from organic materials such as latex and wool. They’re also both discounted ahead of Presidents’ Day. But what are the key differences between the Nolah Natural vs Birch Natural, and which mattress should you buy?
Like the majority of our picks in this year’s best mattress guide, the Nolah Natural and Birch Natural Mattress are hybrid beds, which means they are crafted out of a combination of coils and pressure relieving foam. However, instead of using memory foam, as is common in the best hybrid mattresses, these natural beds use latex foam instead. Why? Because latex is durable, breathable, and provides a cleaner and greener sleep surface.
In this Nolah vs Birch comparison guide, we’ll compare the two latex mattresses in terms of price, design, and comfort. We’ll also take a look at which brand is offering the best deals right now, so you’ll be able to decide which one to buy in the Presidents’ Day mattress sales.
Nolah Natural vs Birch Natural: Price & deals
- The Nolah Natural is typically 35% off, taking a queen to $1,364
- The Birch Natural is always 20-25% off, taking a queen to $1498-$1,405
- Both offer lifetime warranties, but Nolah’s sleep trial is 20 nights longer
At MSRP, you’d think the Birch is the cheaper option. However, thanks to an evergreen 35% discount at Nolah, you can pick up a Nolah Natural for $1,364 (MSRP:$2,099) — over $100 less than a queen Birch Natural’ typical sale price.
As the Birch Natural zips between 20% and 25% off, the price of a queen oscillates between $1,405 in the monthly mattress sales and $1,405 during big sales events, such as the Presidents’ Day sales. While you don’t have to be too strategic about when you pick up a Nolah Natural, it’s best to buy a Birch Natural when there’s a 25% off sale going on.
In terms of extras, both Nolah and Birch offer a lifetime warranty plus free shipping. Birch offers a 100-night trial, however, whereas as Nolah offers a 120-night sleep trial. Not a huge difference, but it is almost extra weeks more of deciding whether you like the mattress or not (although, you should be able to figure that out after 30 nights of sleeping on it).
Nolah Natural vs Birch Natural: Design & materials
- Both beds are 11″ latex hybrids with fiberglass-free, five-layer designs
- Both are GOLS and GREENGUARD Gold certified
- The Nolah Natural’s bottom cover comes with handles for easy movement
Both the Nolah Natural and Birch Natural have fairly similar designs to each other (and most of the best organic mattresses) containing five internal layers that measure 11″ high and use certified-organic materials such as latex, cotton, and wool. They also feature individually-wrapped coils as a support layer, moisture-wicking organic cotton covers, and a fiberglass-free fire barrier layer. They are also both boxed up and delivered to your door like the best mattresses in a box today.
However, there are some differences. While Nolah contains two layers of organic latex (one for comfort, one for supporting the coil tier), Birch has one organic latex layer for pressure relief. The Nolah Natural also has handles on its bottom cover for easier moving and rotating.
Nolah Natural vs Birch Natural: Support & comfort
- The Nolah Natural provides great ease of movement for restless sleepers
- The Birch Natural is best for back and stomach sleepers
- Both are breathable and cool for hot sleepers
When testing the Nolah in our Nolah Natural 11 Mattress review, we found the Nolah Natural to provide great ease of movement and bounce for restless sleepers and a breathable, naturally cool sleep surface for hot sleepers. However, don’t expect there to be a lot of cushioning if you’re a side sleeper.
Meanwhile, our Birch Natural Mattress review suits most sleepers, especially back and stomach sleepers (although slide sleepers under 130lbs will need something softer). Like most latex beds, the Birch is great for hot sleepers, but may not be great for couples as there’s weak motion isolation.
Nolah Natural vs Birch Natural: Which to buy
Buy the Nolah Natural Mattress if…
✅ You are a restless sleeper and/or share a bed: The Nolah Natural did well in our motion isolation tests and provides a responsive feel, perfect if you move around a lot at night.
✅ You’re on a tighter budget: Thanks to an evergreen 35% off deal at Nolah, the Natural 11 is cheaper than the Birch Natural.
✅ You want a better design: The Nolah has more layers of organic latex and also includes a a bottom cover with handles for easy manoeuvring.
Buy the Birch Natural Mattress if…
✅ You want more comfort and support: The Birch Natural suits most sleep positions, especially back and stomach sleepers.
✅ You’re on a tight budget: The Memory Foam Hybrid is the cheapest adult Saatva mattress, and it’s $1,000 cheaper for a queen than the Loom & Leaf.
✅ You sleep hot: While both the Nolah and Birch slept cool, the Birch scored slightly higher in our temperature regulation tests.
