Amerisleep AS3 vs Nolah Original
Detailed side-by-side comparison — pricing, specs, performance ratings, and our pick.
| Feature | Amerisleep AS3 | Nolah Nolah Original |
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| Overview | ||
Type | Memory Foam | Foam |
Firmness Published feel or standardized wording | Medium | Medium |
Queen Price Current / sale price | $1,149Save $600$1,749 | $941.85Save $507.15$1,449 |
Trial Period Terms from the linked seller | ✓ 100 nights at Amerisleep; 30-night minimum; free pickup | ✓ 120 nights at Nolah; 30-night minimum; $99 return pickup fee |
Warranty | 20 years | Limited lifetime |
| Performance Ratings | ||
Cooling Hot sleepers | Very good | Very good |
Motion Isolation Partners, light sleepers | Excellent | Very good |
Pressure Relief Shoulder and hip cushioning | Very good | Very good |
Edge Support Sit/sleep near edge | Average | Average |
Durability Long-term performance | Average | Good |
| Compatibility & Features | ||
Adjustable Base Head/foot elevation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Split King Support Two Twin XL per couple | ✓ Yes | — |
Financing | Affirm, Klarna | Not listed |
| Materials & Certification Scope | ||
Listed certifications / claims Check model and material scope |
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Certificate limitations Not an odor or safety guarantee | Confirm the certificate for the exact model and covered materials. A material certificate does not certify every part of a mattress or guarantee no odor. | Confirm the certificate for the exact model and covered materials. A material certificate does not certify every part of a mattress or guarantee no odor. |
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Ideal sleeper profiles |
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| Actions | Full ReviewCheck price at Amerisleep → Buy with confidence 100-night risk-free sleep trial at Amerisleep | |
Need Help Deciding?
For most sleepers, we recommend the Nolah Original over the Amerisleep AS3. It scores higher in durability, price-to-value while costing $207 less for Queen ($942 vs $1,149). The Amerisleep AS3 is the better choice only if you have a strong preference for that brand's specific feel or design.
Amerisleep AS3 vs Nolah Original: What Actually Differs
The Amerisleep AS3 is a memory foam build, while the Nolah Original is a foam — that construction difference drives most of the cooling, motion, and feel decisions below. The Amerisleep AS3 stands 12" tall versus 10" for the Nolah Original — a 2.0" gap that matters if you need deep-pocket sheets or are pairing with an adjustable base. Their firmness is close but not identical: the Amerisleep AS3 is 5/10 and the Nolah Original is 5.5/10. Both land near a medium feel, so the half-point difference is less decisive than their construction and pressure response. The single largest performance gap is in motion isolation: the Amerisleep AS3 rates noticeably higher than the Nolah Original, which is the deciding factor if that dimension is high on your list. On a Queen, the Nolah Original runs $942 versus $1,149 for the Amerisleep AS3 — roughly $207 (18%) less, which is enough to factor into the decision unless the pricier model wins clearly on the specs you care about.
Which Is Better For Your Sleep Style?
Both rate the same for pressure relief — choose on firmness instead (side sleepers usually prefer the softer of the two: Amerisleep AS3 at 5/10).
Medium includes the option closest to a balanced medium feel for back sleepers (vs Medium).
Medium includes the firmer published option (vs Medium), which may better suit shoppers who prefer more surface support.
Cooling rated the same on both — neither has a heat-management edge in our spec data.
better long-term durability — the two specs heavier sleepers should weigh most.
Medium includes the softer published option (vs Medium), which can make contouring easier for lighter sleepers.
Higher motion-isolation rating, which means less disturbance when a partner moves or gets out of bed.
Price Comparison (Queen)
| Mattress | Regular price | Current | Sale? |
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| Nolah Original | $1,449 | $942 | Save $507 |
| Amerisleep AS3 | $1,749 | $1,149 | Save $600 |
The Nolah Original is the lower-priced choice at $942. The Amerisleep AS3 costs $207 more — 22% above the lower current price. Weigh that premium against the literal differences above and the benefits you expect to notice. Both are currently below their listed comparison prices.
Amerisleep AS3
Strengths
- ✓Three inches of Bio-Pur and two inches of HIVE reverse AS2's 2/3-inch comfort-to-transition ratio, giving AS3 more surface contour while keeping the same 12-inch height and seven-inch Bio-Core base
- ✓The five-zone HIVE cuts provide firmer response beneath the head, back, and legs and more give beneath the shoulders and hips according to Amerisleep's current construction description
- ✓Choose AS3 Foam over AS3 Hybrid for quieter, steadier all-foam contour and the lower current catalog price; choose Hybrid for spring response, support-core airflow, and a stronger perimeter
- ✓The solid-foam support core avoids connected coil movement, a practical construction advantage for couples who prioritize motion isolation over bounce
Considerations
- —Strict stomach sleepers and many sleepers over 230 pounds should compare the medium-firm AS2 or coil-supported AS3 Hybrid before choosing this medium foam design
- —All-foam AS3 has less perimeter reinforcement and through-bed airflow than AS3 Hybrid's eight-inch zoned pocketed-coil core
- —Amerisleep's seven-degree Refresh comparison, cooling, recovery, circulation, alignment, pressure, pain, motion, edge, and durability statements are manufacturer or construction evidence rather than SleepRanked lab results
Nolah Original
Strengths
- ✓Copper-infused foam
- ✓Tri-Zone targeted support
- ✓Entry-level price within Nolah's adult mattress range
Considerations
- —Confirm Split King availability before ordering
- —Cooling pillow top is a separate 11 inch configuration
Who Should Buy Which?
The Amerisleep AS3 is the better fit when:
- →You share the bed or wake easily when your partner moves.
The Nolah Original is the better fit when:
- →You want the lower current Queen price and do not need the other model's added features.
- →You want more time under the linked seller's trial or comfort policy.