# Bear Original vs Nolah Original 10: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/bear-original-vs-nolah-original-10 · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

They're priced closely — the real difference is feel: the Bear Original is the firmer of the two.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Bear Original | Nolah Original 10 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Foam | Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Height | 10" | 10" |
| Queen price | $998 | $942 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $712–$1,284 | $649–$1,137 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 2.4 / 1.5 / 1.5 | 1.5 / 2.5 / 1.8 / 1.5 / 1.5 / 1.5 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | All-foam recovery-focused build, Graphite-gel cooling foam, Balanced medium-firm feel, Great value | Nolah AirFoam pressure relief, High-resilience support foam, Designed for side sleepers |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Bear Original is a step firmer (6/10 vs 5/10), so it suits sleepers who want a bit more pushback.

## Who each mattress is for

**Bear Original:** The Bear Original has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

**Nolah Original 10:** The Nolah Original 10 has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Bear Original or the Nolah Original 10?

The Bear Original is firmer at 6/10 versus 5/10 for the Nolah Original 10.

### Which is cheaper, the Bear Original or the Nolah Original 10?

The Nolah Original 10 is cheaper in a queen: $942 versus $998, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Bear Original and the Nolah Original 10?

Both are foam builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Bear Original — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/bear-original)
- [Nolah Original 10 — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nolah-original-10)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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