Despite both being sold by Canadian bed-in-a-box company GoodMorning.com, Juno and Novosbed cater to two different mattress buyers. While Juno is a new brand delivering fantastic sleep at an affordable price, Novosbed has been shipping premium bed-in-a-box mattresses directly to customers for over a decade.

Juno

The Juno mattress was launched in August of 2019 by the Canadian mattress-in-a-box company GoodMorning.com. Designed, sold, and manufactured exclusively in Canada, Juno is the logical next step in the progression of GoodMorning.com’s mission to make high-quality sleep more affordable throughout Canada. This value mattress comes with all the features GoodMorning.com is famous for, such as the 120-night trial, 15-year warranty, and outstanding Canadian customer care – and does so at a very affordable price.

Novosbed

GoodMorning.com released their first memory foam mattress, Novosbed, in 2009, making them one of the pioneers of the bed-in-a-box mattress industry. Their innovative culture soon went on to create the now universal idea of the ‘Sleep Trial,’ giving online mattress shoppers a way to bypass the traditional mattress store shopping experience and test out their new bed at home for as long as it actually takes to evaluate a mattress properly.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Juno	Novosbed
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3–10 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	120 nights	120 nights
Return ease:	Company picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Yes, full refund	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	No	No

Thanks to modern compression methods and the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery. Boxed beds are now delivered with the same convenience as most Amazon orders. Some bed-in-a-box companies even offer same-day delivery to certain areas.

Delivery

Both Juno and Novosbed use FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors while offering free shipping throughout Canada and the United States. Customers can expect their new mattress to arrive within 3 to 10 business days after their orders have been confirmed.

Trial Period

Like many bed-in-a-box mattress brands, Juno and Novosbed both come with in-home sleep trials. With a 120-night sleep trial, Juno and Novosbed boast one of the longest sleep trials in the mattress industry.

Returns and Additional Fees

If a customer wishes to return their Juno or Novosbed mattress within the sleep trial period, each company will arrange to pick up their respective mattress and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or stocking fees for either the Juno or Douglas mattresses.

Out of the Box	Juno	Novosbed
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	15" x 15" x 44"	19" x 19" x 44"
Box opening:	Scissors required	Scissors required
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	2	2
Expansion time:	2 minutes	3 minutes

Delivery Times & Opening the Box

The Juno and Novosbed mattresses arrived within the expected delivery times. Both mattresses were well-protected in their respective boxes where heavy-duty plastic layers were used to prevent damage during shipping.

Each mattress box was sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will need to use scissors or a knife to open either box. To prevent injuries as well as to avoid harming your new mattress, please remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to remove the packaging.

Setting up the Mattress

Once opened, each compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide the mattress out from its cardboard container. Simply tip the box from a vertical position down to its side, and then pull the lightweight box away from the bundled mattress. It’s most efficient to do this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress.

Both mattresses are protected with multiple layers of heavy-duty plastic to compress it in a vacuum seal and keep it tightly rolled up for shipping.

Customers will need to unwrap the outer layer of plastic. You can use the momentum of unrolling the compressed mattress along the bed frame to help remove the rest of this layer, which could be up to a few meters long. After completing this process, the mattress will be lying unrolled before you.

Expansion Time

Next, cut the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the mattress will quickly begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic as the mattresses expands to its full height. For Juno, full expansion took around 2 minutes. The Novosbed took 3 minutes to fully expand.

One of the biggest differences between Juno and Novosbed is the type of foam used to deliver comfort and support. Each mattress contains comfort and support layers that vary in height and density. Novosbed also contains a transition layer.

Novosbed uses high-density memory foam and is available in three different firmness options: soft, medium, and firm. Juno is available in one firmness. 

Both mattresses sport distinct top covers designed to showcase each brand’s unique style. Top covers are sometimes washable. Novosbed has a machine-washable top cover while Juno is spot-clean only.

Juno vs Novosbed Mattress Layers

Juno Mattress Layers

The Juno mattress contains two layers of foam. Like many combination foam mattresses available on the market today, these two layers work together to provide comfort and support. 

• First layer: 2 inches of Full-Body Cooling Gel Foam. This top layer offers contoured comfort, as well as overall cooling and breathability. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 6 inches of Total Support Foam. This bottom layer allows Juno to provide support and firmness to sleepers. This layer improves overall edge support while reducing motion transfer. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Novosbed Mattress Layers

Novosbed mattress contains three layers of foam.

Novosbed Soft Mattress:

• First layer: 2 inch of premium airflow foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 2 inches of plush serene memory foam. This additional comfort layer provides pressure-point relief and reduces motion transfer. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

Novosbed Medium Mattress:

• First layer: 1 inch of premium airflow foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 2 inches of high-density gel memory foam. This additional comfort layer provides pressure-point relief and reduces motion transfer. Foam density: 4 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

Novosbed Firm Mattress:

• First layer: 1 inch of gel memory foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 3 inches of high-density memory foam. This transition layer provides additional body contouring and pressure point relief. Foam density: 4 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

Juno vs Novosbed Mattress Cover

Juno Mattress Cover

Juno’s cover design is an homage to the iconic striped wool socks Canadians have worn for generations. The grey, white, and red pattern is made up of a soft blend of polyester and viscose. The Juno logo is stitched across the red stripe running across the mattress. Finally, there’s a zipper underneath the mattress that makes it possible for you to remove the cover if necessary for easier care and maintenance.

Novosbed Mattress Cover

This distinctive Novosbed cover is an expression of the luxury that lies beneath. The soft sleep surface is woven from a blend of stretch-knit polyester and Tencel®, while the lower side walls are covered with furniture-grade upholstery. This white and chambray-blue exterior is designed not only for an attractive, signature look, but also for functionality.

The top cover is machine washable, with simple cleaning instructions:

1. Zip off the upper portion of the cover;
2. Put in the washing machine on a gentle cycle;
3. Tumble-dry on low, or air dry.

Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious when making purchases. Retailers both in and out of the mattress industry have been incorporating more eco-friendly and ethical policies when selling products and choosing suppliers. GoodMorning.com Inc. carried out a survey in February 2017, discovering that almost 50% of Canadians are willing to spend more money for more environmentally friendly products. Therefore, in every review on Mattress-Reviews.com, we will highlight each mattress company’s green philosophy, as well as how prominent their policies are on their websites.

Feel & Firmness	Juno	Novosbed
Firmness:	5.6 / 10	Soft: 3.2 / 10 Medium: 3.7 / 10 Firm: 5.1 / 10
Edge Support:	4.0 / 10	Soft: 4.7 / 10 Medium: 3.8 / 10 Firm: 5.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	6.2 / 10	Soft: 7.3 / 10 Medium: 6.8 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10
Bounce:	2.6 / 10	Soft: 2.0 / 10 Medium: 2.3 / 10 Firm: 2.9 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Juno and the three Novosbeds vary quite a bit when it comes to firmness and feel:

• The Juno mattress we tested has a medium-firm feel. It is rated at 5.6 / 10 on the firmness scale and has a bit of ‘hug.’
• The Novosbed Soft mattress is rated at 3.2 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed soft mattress does have ‘hug.’
• The Novosbed Medium mattress is rated at 3.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed medium mattress does have some ‘hug.’
• The Novosbed Firm mattress is rated at 5.1 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed firm mattress doesn’t have a lot of ‘hug.’

Edge Support

Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main issues customers have when moving from innerspring mattresses to foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), Juno and the three Novosbeds aren’t too far apart in their edge support ratings:

• The Juno mattress has below-average edge support. It is rated at 4.0 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed soft mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 4.7 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has below-average edge support. It is rated at 3.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 5.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to memory foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), motion isolation scores for the Juno and Novosbed mattresses are all above average:

• The Juno mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.2 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed soft mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.8 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.8 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

Bounce

Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is generally very good, bounce is generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the bounce ratings for the Juno mattress and the Novosbed mattresses came back as follows:

• The Juno  mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed soft mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.0 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.3 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.9 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Juno	Novosbed
Price (Queen):	$499 CAD	$1,399 CAD $999 USD
Available in:	Canada	Canada USA
Made in:	Canada	Canada (Canadian orders); USA (American orders)
Trial length:	120 nights	120 nights
Warranty:	15 years	15 years
Mattress height:	8"	11"
Number of layers:	2	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, viscose	Polyester, Tencel®
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Green policies:	Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink	Zero-waste manufacturing; Tencel® textiles
Firmness	5.6 / 10	Soft: 3.2 / 10 Medium: 3.7 / 10 Firm: 5.1 / 10
Edge support:	4.0 / 10	Soft: 4.7 / 10 Medium: 3.8 / 10 Firm: 5.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	6.2 / 10	Soft: 7.3 / 10 Medium: 6.8 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10
Bounce:	2.6 / 10	Soft: 2.0 / 10 Medium: 2.3 / 10 Firm: 2.9 / 10

Remember, Mattress-Reviews.com is owned, operated, and paid for by GoodMorning.com Inc. and advertises the Octave, Douglas, Juno, Recore, Brunswick, Logan & Cove, Apollo, Cherry, and Podium brands. The following is strictly our competitive opinion:

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Juno and Novosbed may come from the same company, but in a lot of regards, they couldn’t be more different. 

To start, Juno offers bargain hunters a great deal with its relatively higher firmness and feel as well as its above-average motion isolation. This mattress delivers a comfortable, cooling sleep surface while being eco-conscious and manufactured in Canada.

Novosbed, on the other hand, clearly demonstrates why it’s considered best-in-class for premium bed-in-a-box mattresses with multiple firmness options and high-density memory foam.

At the end of the day, both brands offer support, cooling comfort, fantastic customer service, and extended sleep trials. That’s why Mattress-Reviews.com has given special categories to both of these mattresses:

• Juno is Mattress-Reviews.com’s TOP PICK for MATTRESS UNDER $500 CAD.
  
• Novosbed is Mattress-Reviews.com’s TOP PICK for PREMIUM MATTRESS UNDER $1,500 CAD.