# Nolah Signature 12 vs The Purple Mattress: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

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They're priced closely — the real difference is feel: the The Purple Mattress is the firmer of the two.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Nolah Signature 12 | The Purple Mattress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Foam | Foam |
| Firmness | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 12" | 9.25" |
| Queen price | $1,259 | $1,280 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $909–$1,434 | $880–$1,760 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.5 / 2.5 / 2.4 / 1.5 / 1.5 / 1.5 | 1.8 / 2.0 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 2/10 | 3/10 |
| Notable features | Flippable two-firmness all-foam, Nolah AirFoam comfort layer, High-resilience support base, Designed for side sleepers | GelFlex Grid comfort layer, Temperature-neutral grid, Responsive pressure relief |
| Spec source | NapLab | Sleep Foundation |

## Key differences

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

## Who each mattress is for

**Nolah Signature 12:** The Nolah Signature 12 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.

**The Purple Mattress:** The The Purple Mattress 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 Nolah Signature 12 or the The Purple Mattress?

The The Purple Mattress is firmer at 6/10 versus 5/10 for the Nolah Signature 12.

### Which is cheaper, the Nolah Signature 12 or the The Purple Mattress?

The Nolah Signature 12 is cheaper in a queen: $1,259 versus $1,280, as of 2026-09-15.

### What is the main construction difference between the Nolah Signature 12 and the The Purple Mattress?

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

- [Nolah Signature 12 — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nolah-signature-12)
- [The Purple Mattress — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/purple-the-purple-mattress)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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