Mattress Review
Nolah Evolution 15
Details
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5), Medium Firm (6), Firm (8)
Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
Price Range: $1,004 – $2,143
Warranty: Lifetime, Limited
Highlights
- Plush quilted Euro-top with cooling cover
- Available in three firmness levels
- Zoned pocketed coil core promotes spinal alignment
Ideal For
- People with back conditions
- Hot sleepers
- Those who prefer tall beds
Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress: Our Verdict
I’m a certified sleep science coach and I know how big of a difference choosing the right mattress can make for people’s rest quality — and in turn, overall physical and mental health and well-being.
I’m also, by my nature, a hot sleeper, so I was especially eager to test out this mattress, which gets rave reviews for its cooling features. I was also intrigued by the thickness of this 15-inch mattress, which has a two-inch Euro-top.
I tested the Nolah Hybrid mattress alongside our dedicated testing team of 10, headed up by Dr. Michael J. Breus, Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and a sleep doctor in private practice for 25 years.
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About the Nolah Evolution Mattress: An Intro
This luxury mattress consists of seven layers for a seriously thick 15-inch product. Thick polyfoam provides cushioning, and a coil core supports the spine and lower back.
Cooling fibers and graphite infusions are designed to keep the mattress from trapping heat over the course of the night. (In fact, the company’s proprietary AirFoam was formulated specifically to be a cooler alternative to memory foam.)
A note of clarification: versions of this mattress are available in three firmness levels, but this review focuses primarily on the Luxury Firm option while incorporating the experience and testing results of the other firmnesses. (Note that the brand sometimes refers to this mattress as the Evolution Hybrid or Evolution 15.)
All versions have a plush Euro-top with two inches of foam that helps to relieve pressure. The bed also has reinforced edges and carrying handles that make it easier to move and turn.
Read on to learn all about the materials, construction, and features of the Nolah Evolution mattress, as well as ratings based on our testing and a comparison of the three different firmness options.
Our Key Findings: What It’s Like to Sleep on the Nolah Evolution
The Nolah Evolution combines notable contouring with sturdy support. The quilted Euro-top cushions pressure points without creating a quicksand feeling. An airy cotton cover helps keep the surface cool and dry.
Thick comfort layers alleviate pressure, while transitional polyfoam limits sagging. The pocketed coil core encourages good sleep posture by reinforcing the body’s heaviest areas. The entire mattress feels supportive since the perimeter is reinforced with sturdy coils. This is an advantage if you share a bed or sleep near the edges.
Each firmness option has a distinct feel: the plush offers deeper cradling, the luxury firm has balanced contouring, and the firm provides sturdy support. The appropriate feel for you depends on your body weight and sleep position.
Nolah Evolution Mattress Pros and Cons
Pros
- A plush Euro-top is supportive, massaging pressure points without too much sinkage.
- This mattress has excellent cooling features, so it’s a boon for hot sleepers.
- The mattress comes with a 120-day in-home trial.
- Basic shipping is free (without setup).
Cons
- The tall, 15-inch profile means you might need sheets with extra-deep pockets.
- This mattress comes with a higher price tag than the typical hybrid mattress.
- If you return the mattress within the trial period, you will still pay $99.
- While Nolah ships free, its shipping region only covers the 48 contiguous states; Nolah doesn’t ship to Alaska or Hawaii, or outside the U.S.
Nolah Evolution Mattress Sleeper Ratings
Your body weight determines how firm a mattress feels, so each sleeper experiences the same firmness level a little differently. Sleep position matters too: Side sleepers usually like softer mattresses, while stomach and back sleepers need firmer support to align the spine.
Overall, our side-sleeping testers in all weight categories gave this mattress the highest ratings, and the stomach sleepers of all weights rated it the lowest. Here’s a closer look at how our testers of varying weights and sleep positions rated this mattress:
Under 130 lbs. | 130-230 lbs. | Over 230 lbs. | |
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Side Sleepers | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | 8/10 |
Back Sleepers | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | 7.5/10 |
Stomach Sleepers | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | 6/10 |
What Other Reviewers Say
Various other labs and reputable online reviewers have tested this bed as well, and their published reviews tend to underscore our findings that it’s a comfortable, luxurious mattress, especially noting the Euro-top as a particular selling point.
CNET also called out the Euro-top feature, calling it “very comfortable” and even paying it perhaps the biggest compliment of all: “I would even say the feel of these beds is similar to what you might find at a nice hotel,” the reviewer wrote.
Sleepopolis notes the Nolah Evolution “provides good pressure relief and body contouring,” adding “the soft pillow top is a great touch for shoulder or hip pain as well.”
Overall, NapLab writes, “The Nolah Evolution 15 is one of the best hybrid mattresses we’ve tested to date. Motion transfer leaves something to be desired. However, all other performance categories were nearly perfect.”
What Real Customers Say
Real customers share rave reviews about this popular mattress. “I very much love my new Nolah mattress,” one customer wrote. “It is firm but not too firm. Just the way I like it. I especially like the firm edges.”
Another echoed the sentiment, calling it “one of those Goldilocks situations,” in which the bed is not too hard, not too soft, but just right. “My wife prefers more support while I prefer more comfort, but the bed works well for the both of us,” the reviewer wrote.
Another reviewer, a side sleeper, praised this mattress for pain relief. “I don’t wake up with shoulder or neck pain like I did with my previous mattress. I also don’t feel it when my husband gets in and out of bed.”
Our Performance Ratings
We evaluate all mattress features using a five-point scale, with five being the highest possible rating.
Motion Isolation
Rating: 8/10
This bed has thick foam layers that absorb motion quite well. The quilted Euro-top also does a great job at keeping surface vibrations to a minimum. The coil core does add bounce, yes – but the pocket springs and plant fiber base help buffer excess motion transfer.
Perimeter Support
Rating: 9/10
The perimeter is reinforced with sturdier coils, giving the mattress consistent support from edge to edge. Dense transitional foam minimizes sagging along the edges. As such, sitting or lying near the sides shouldn’t warp the mattress. Strong edge support also makes getting in and out of bed easier for people with mobility concerns.
Durability
Rating: 7/10
Given its extra thickness and high-quality foams, we expect the mattress to last for about seven or eight years. The strong coil core and reinforced perimeter and foundation help keep sagging and indentations to a minimum. (Note that any mattress’s lifespan depends on body weight, bed sharing, how you care for it, and other external factors.)
Pressure Relief
Rating: 6.5/10
Overall, our testers liked the pressure relief on this mattress. The quilted Euro-top adds great plushness, and the AirFoamICE material features tiny air bubbles that boost cushioning. Sturdy foam keeps the spine aligned and the zoned coil core provides support where your body needs it.
Odor Emissions
Rating: 7.5/10
Foam contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tiny particles that sometimes release off-gassing odors. The Nolah Evolution has moderate off-gassing when new, given its high foam content. Odors should disappear though within a day or two of installing the mattress.
Nolah uses CertiPUR-US certified foams, so they’ve been tested to meet safety standards for indoor VOC emissions.
Ease of Movement
Rating: 7/10
This mattress has a good bounce, so it’s pretty easy to change positions. The Euro-top does allow some sinkage, and the polyfoam layers aren’t as conforming as typical memory foam. Dense transitional foam prevents the sinking feeling that makes it harder to move around.
Temperature Neutrality
Rating: 7/10
Our testers who tend to sleep hot were impressed with the cooling features of this mattress. The surface stays cooler than most do, thanks to breathable cotton and conductive fibers. Graphite infusions and open-cell foams are (fancy technological advances) designed to sleep cooler than traditional memory foam. Plus, a two-inch border gusset near the top of the mattress helps draw heat away, and pocketed coils promote airflow throughout the bed’s core.
Where Can You Buy a Nolah Evolution?
Nolah Evolution mattresses have historically been available for sale exclusively through the company’s website. But that has recently changed: Now you can also buy (and try out) a Nolah mattress in person at retail locations and showrooms around the country. You can search for one near you on the website, though there are currently less than 40 locations listed around the country (so online might still be your best bet).
Nolah Evolution Shipping
All Nolah mattresses come with free shipping via FedEx from one of the company’s factories around the U.S. After you place the order, Nolah ships quickly from its factory in Arizona. When it ships, you’ll get an email with a shipping notification with a FedEx tracking number.
The mattress comes boxed, and you can position it and set it up yourself. Or, you can choose a white glove service through Nolah’s third-party logistics provider Load Up. There are three options for service: just old mattress removal, just then new-mattress setup, or a $225 package that combines both and also includes the setup of a new Nolah foundation or adjustable base. (Base or foundation setup is not available if you select only the a la carte removal or setup options.)
If you choose one of the white glove service options, you’ll get an additional email from Load Up to schedule in a four-hour time block on your preferred date.
Nolah Evolution Mattress 120-Day Trial
Nolah Evolution mattresses come with a 120-day trial, meaning you have about four months to sleep on it and make sure it meets your needs before you commit to the purchase. If not, you can request an exchange or return any time before the trial period ends; you’ll pay $99 for pickup and return shipping.
Sizes | Dimensions | Height | Weight |
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Twin | 38″ x 74.5” | 15” | 68 lbs. |
Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ | 15” | 73 lbs. |
Full | 53″ x 74.5″ | 15” | 94 lbs. |
Queen | 60″ x 80″ | 15” | 115 lbs. |
King | 76″ x 80″ | 15” | 145 lbs. |
California King | 72″ x 84″ | 15” | 142 lbs. |
Split King | 38″ x 80″ (2 pcs.) | 15” | 145 lbs. |
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