Casper
Nectar
| Factor | Casper | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Casper Dream | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Performance – High | 8.72 | 8.76 |
| Performance – Low | 7.83 | 8.42 |
| Price – High | $2,549 | $1,799 |
| Price – Low | $549 | $649 |
| Firmness – Softest | Soft (4.5) | Medium (5) |
| Firmness – Firmest | Medium-Firm (6.5) | Medium-Firm (6) |
| Trial Period | 100 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Shipping | $0 | $0 |
| Returns | $0 | $0 |
| Trust | Good | Good |
| Country of Origin | Canada, USA | USA |
| Mattress Types Available | Hybrid Foam Memory Foam Hybrid | Memory Foam Hybrid Memory Foam Hybrid |
The Verdict
Both Casper and Nectar are in the market for value mattresses, covering a wide range of mattress types at a price that is typically less than the average. Casper offers foam, hybrid, or memory foam hybrid mattresses. In comparison, Nectar has memory foam, hybrid, or memory foam hybrid mattresses—a very similar lineup.
Neither brand has a wide firmness range. Casper mattresses range from Soft (4.5) to Medium-Firm (6.5) and Nectar mattresses range from Medium (5) to Medium-Firm (6). If you’re looking for something exclusively soft or firm, neither of these brands will be particularly well suited to you.
As I mentioned above, both Casper and Nectar have value mattresses that are typically less than average. The average price of a Casper mattress is $1,213, with the lowest price offered by the Casper Cooling Select ($549) and the highest-priced mattress being the Casper Dream Max ($2,395). The average price of a Nectar mattress is $1,134, with the lowest price coming from the Nectar Classic ($649) and the highest-priced mattress being the Nectar Ultra ($1799).
At the end of the day, Nectar produces the better performing mattress, while also having the lower price average. The average Nectar mattress has an overall score of 8.56 and Casper’s average is 8.34. But depending on the exact feel you’re looking for, either brand can be a good pick.
In This Comparison
Which Mattress Should You Buy? | Compare the Mattresses | Performance Tests
Which Mattress Should You Buy?
The mattresses earning the title for “best overall” from each brand have the highest overall performance. Overall performance is determined by scores from 8 different categories including cooling, motion transfer, response time, edge support, sex performance, pressure relief, off-gassing, and company.
Sinkage and bounce are also taken into consideration, but they are not direct scoring factors.
Between Casper and Nectar, the two top recommendations are Casper Dream and Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
Best Casper
Casper Dream
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium-Firm (6)
The Casper Dream is an 11.5″ hybrid mattress with poly foam, memory foam, pocketed coils, and a support foam base. It has a medium-firm feel with minimal sinkage and high bounce. It has near-average performance and is priced just slightly beyond average for a queen mattress. This mattress has great cooling, fast material response time, and is great for sex. Its medium-firm feel makes this mattress comfortable for sleepers of all sleeping positions and most body weights.
Best Nectar
Nectar Luxe Hybrid
Type: Memory Foam Hybrid
Firmness: Medium (5)
The Nectar Luxe Hybrid is a 13.5″ memory foam hybrid mattress with a combination of memory foam, poly foam, and pocketed coils. It has a medium feel with very deep sinkage and low bounce. This mattress scores in the top 36% of all mattresses tested to date and has a price that is 12% less than the average hybrid (a savings of nearly $200). It earned a 10/10 for outstanding pressure relief but struggles with edge support. Still, for a top-value hybrid mattress, the Nectar Luxe Hybrid checks a lot of boxes.
The Casper Dream and Nectar Luxe Hybrid are the two best mattresses from each brand, but they have a handful of differences. While they have a similar price and performance, the Casper Dream is a hybrid, while the Nectar Luxe Hybrid is a memory foam hybrid.
Casper Dream has a medium-firm feel with minimal sinkage and high bounce. It also has better edge support than the Nectar Luxe Hybrid and better sex performance.
The Nectar Luxe Hybrid has a modern memory foam feel and performs as such. It has very deep sinkage, while also retaining a fast material response score. The biggest disadvantage of the Nectar is low bounce, negatively affecting sex performance, while also having surprisingly higher levels of motion transfer.
Best Mattress by Category
Before we get into the gritty details, let’s honor some specific mattresses first. The mattresses featured below performed exceptionally well when considering each individual category listed
| Best For | Casper | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Casper Dream | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Side Sleepers | Casper Dream Max | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Stomach or Back Sleepers | Casper Dream | Nectar Premier |
| Heavy People | Casper Dream | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Cooling | Casper Snow | Nectar Ultra |
| Affordable | Casper One | Nectar Premier |
| Back Pain | Casper Dream | Nectar Hybrid |
| Sex | Casper Dream Max | Nectar Hybrid |
| Soft Mattress | Casper Dream Max | N/A |
| Medium-Firm Mattress | Casper Dream | Nectar Hybrid |
| Firm Mattress | N/A | N/A |
For side sleepers, our top recommendation would be the Casper Dream Max or the Nectar Luxe Hybrid. Side sleepers benefit from mattresses with thicker comfort layers and excellent pressure relief. The Casper earns a perfect 9/10 for pressure relief and the Nectar Luxe Hybrid is a perfect 10/10.
The Casper Dream Max is a 13.5″ hybrid mattress with a soft feel (4.5 out of 10). It has deep sinkage and very high bounce. This mattress is also a good bit more expensive than the Nectar Luxe Hybrid ($2,495 for Casper vs. $1,399 for Nectar).
The Nectar Luxe Hybrid is a memory foam hybrid with very deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. It has a classic memory foam feel, but also has higher levels of motion transfer. For side sleepers, pressure relief is next level on the Nectar, offering support and spinal alignment along your entire side.
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Dream Max.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
If you typically sleep on your back or stomach, you’ll want to opt for something with less sinkage. I’d recommend the Casper Dream and Nectar Premier.
The Casper Dream has a Medium-Firm feel (6), minimal sinkage and high bounce. It also has great cooling, edge support, and material responsiveness. It is priced 49% more than the Nectar Premier.
The Nectar Premier is a solid pick also, especially if you’re looking for more of a memory foam feel. This mattress has a lower sticker price, but also has slightly lower overall performance (8.52 on the Nectar vs. 8.63 on the Casper Dream). It has moderate sinkage and low levels of bounce. Edge support isn’t as great on the Nectar compared to Casper, but it has better pressure relief.
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Dream.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Premier.
For heavier-weighted sleepers, I’d recommend the Casper Dream or the Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
Notably, neither brand offers a specific mattress model designed for heavier people. So while these models from Casper and Nectar aren’t perfect, they are the best options available.
The Casper Dream is an 11.5″ hybrid with a Medium-Firm feel. It has minimal sinkage and high bounce, excelling in cooling performance, responsiveness, and sex performance. Priced at $1,420 for a queen, it costs just slightly more the Nectar Luxe Hybrid ($1,399).
For heavier sleepers, the Nectar Luxe Hybrid has the benefit of a thicker profile, 13.5″ thick. In contrast to the Dream, the Nectar has very deep sinkage and low bounce, largely thanks to the memory foam comfort layer.
Depending on what type of feel you’re looking for, heavier sleepers will likely find the feel of the Casper or Nectar to be particularly appealing since they are opposites of each other in many ways.
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Dream.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
- For mattress models designed specifically for heavier weighted sleepers see our best mattress for heavy people guide.
If cooling is a top priority for you, my top recommendations would be the Casper Snow and Nectar Ultra. Both of these mattresses earned a 10/10 for exceptional cooling performance, but their designs are very different.
The Casper Snow is an 11.5″ hybrid with a medium firmness (5). It has deep sinkage and moderate levels of bounce. Specifically for cooling, the Casper Snow has a phase-change infused cover, cooling “bands”, and a spray-on phase-change foam treatment. Each of these features contributes to the cool feel of this mattress.
The Nectar Ultra is a 15″ memory foam mattress. This mattress has extremely deep sinkage and extremely low levels of bounce. Despite the deeper sinkage, the Ultra has a layer of phase change material that sits just below the cover, really taking cooling to the next level.
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Snow.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Ultra.
For sleepers on a tight budget, I’d recommend the Casper One or the Nectar Premier. Both of these mattresses are priced under $1,000, but the Nectar Premier has significantly better overall performance than the Casper One.
The Casper is a 10″ foam mattress with minimal sinkage, moderate bounce, and a medium-firm feel (6). Performance is good, but certainly not great in any area and it especially struggles with pressure relief. I would not recommend this mattress for sleepers over 250 lbs.
On the other hand, the Nectar Premier is a 13″ memory foam mattress with moderate sinkage, low bounce, and a medium feel (5). It has better cooling, better pressure relief, and faster off-gassing while still staying under the target $1,000 price cap.
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper One.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Premier.
If you struggle with back pain, my top picks would be the Casper Dream and Nectar Hybrid.
The Casper Dream is an 11.5″ hybrid with minimal sinkage, high bounce, and a medium-firm feel (6). It has a pressure relief score of 8 out of 10 with 3.0″ of comfort material above the support layer.
The Nectar Hybrid is a 12″ hybrid with deep sinkage and moderate bounce. Like the Dream, it also has a pressure relief score of 8.0 with 3.0″ of comfort material.
For the better value, go with the Nectar ($799), which is nearly half the price of the Casper Dream ($1,420).
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Dream.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Hybrid.
For couples looking for a mattress that enhances sex performance, I’d recommend the Casper Dream Max and Nectar Hybrid.
In our performance tests, the Casper earned a sex score of 9.7 and the Nectar Hybrid had a sex score of 8.7. The Casper is the better mattress for sex, but it comes at a high price—nearly 3X the cost of the Nectar Hybrid.
For the best sex performance, we’re looking for high bounce, supportive edge, good cooling, good pressure relief, and minimal noise.
The Casper Dream Max has a soft feel (4.5), with deep sinkage, very high bounce, and good edge support. In comparison, the Nectar Hybrid has a medium-firm feel (6), with deep sinkage, moderate bounce, and good edge support.
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Dream Max.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Hybrid.
For a soft feel, I’d recommend the Casper Dream Max, which has a firmness of 4.5 out of 10. It has deep sinkage and a very high bounce. With extra contour and softness, this mattress is a great pick for side sleepers especially.
Unfortunately, Nectar does not offer a mattress that is softer than a Medium feel (5 out of 10 on the firmness scale).
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Dream Max.
- Click here to read our Best Soft Mattress guide.
If you’re looking for the highest-performing mattress with a medium-firm feel, I would opt for the Casper Dream and Nectar Hybrid.
Between these two, the Casper is the better performer (8.63 on Casper Dream vs. 8.49 on the Nectar Hybrid). But the Nectar secures the lower price tag, 77% less than the Casper Dream.
The Casper Dream has minimal sinkage and high bounce. Meanwhile, the Nectar Hybrid has deep sinkage and moderate bounce. Depending on what you’re looking for specifically, either mattress could be a good pick.
- Click here to read our full review of the Casper Dream.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Hybrid.
Unfortunately, neither Casper nor Nectar have a mattress that is firmer than a 6 out of 10 (a medium-firm feel). A true firm feel would be closer to an 8 out of 10 or an extra firm feel would be a 9 out of 10. Click here to read our Best Firm Mattress guide.
Compare the Mattresses
The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 14 mattresses were tested for this comparison.
14
Mattresses Tested
In Comparison
43
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
6
In-Depth Mattress Analyses
After comparing 7 Casper mattresses, the brand average score is 8.39. After comparing 7 Nectar mattresses, the brand average is 8.56.
Between the two, Nectar has a higher performance and also a lower average price. This makes Nectar mattresses a great value, overall. The average price for a Casper mattress is $1,213 and the average price for a Nectar mattress is $1,134 (for a queen).
All Casper Mattresses Tested
| Casper Mattresses | Score | Mattress Type | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Cooling Select (Costco Only) | 7.85 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Casper Cooling Select Hybrid (Costco Only) | 8.63 | Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Casper Dream | 8.63 | Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Casper Dream Max | 8.68 | Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Casper One | 7.83 | Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Casper Original Hybrid | 8.62 | Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Casper Snow | 8.51 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
All Nectar Mattresses Tested
| Nectar Mattresses | Score | Mattress Type | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nectar Classic | 8.42 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Hybrid | 8.49 | Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Luxe | 8.59 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Luxe Hybrid | 8.76 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Premier | 8.52 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 8.43 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Ultra | 8.71 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
Moving on, let’s talk about specific performance categories. Depending on what factors are most important to you, individual mattresses may rise above others. The table below looks at 10 testing categories and highlights the top-performing mattresses in those particular tests.
| Factor | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Nectar Luxe Hybrid | 8.76 |
| Best Cooling | Casper Snow, Casper Snow, Nectar Ultra | 10 |
| Most Sinkage | Nectar Ultra | 3.06″ |
| Least Sinkage | Casper One | 1.77″ |
| Lowest Motion Transfer | Casper Cooling Select | 9.6 |
| Fastest Response Time | Casper Cooling Select Hybrid, Casper Dream, Casper One, Casper Original Hybrid | 9.9 |
| Most Bounce | Casper Dream Max | 12.73″ |
| Least Bounce | Nectar Ultra | 3.85″ |
| Best Edge Support | Casper Original Hybrid | 9.5 |
| Best for Sex | Casper Dream Max | 9.7 |
| Best Pressure Relief | Nectar Luxe, Nectar Luxe Hybrid, Nectar Ultra | 10 |
| Least Off-Gassing | Nectar Luxe | 9.2 |
| Best Company | Nectar | 9.0 |
Firmness
Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Casper ranges in firmness from 4.5 to 6.5 out of 10 and Nectar mattresses range from 5 to 6 out of 10.
Neither of these firmness ranges are particularly wide, but many sleepers will be well suited by this feel. If you’re exclusively looking for a firm mattress, you will likely need to search outside of these two brands.
Check the table below to see the details of each mattress.
| Firmness | Rating | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Casper Cooling Select (Costco Only) | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Casper Cooling Select Hybrid (Costco Only) | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Casper Dream | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Casper Dream Max | 4.5 | Soft |
| Casper One | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Casper Original Hybrid | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Casper Snow (US Version) | 5 | Medium |
| Nectar Classic | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Nectar Hybrid | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Nectar Luxe | 5 | Medium |
| Nectar Luxe Hybrid | 5 | Medium |
| Nectar Premier | 5 | Medium |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 5 | Medium |
| Nectar Ultra | 5 | Medium |
Not sure which firmness you need? Your ideal mattress firmness depends on two major factors—sleeping position and body weight. With the right firmness, your body and spine will maintain proper alignment when sleeping
Lightweight sleepers or those who sleep on their side tend to need a softer mattress. By comparison, heavier sleepers or those who sleep on their back or stomach tend to need more support and a firmer feel.
Performance Tests
This comparison, in total, is looking at 7 Casper mattresses and 7 Nectar mattresses (excluding discontinued mattresses). That being said, this comparison is paring down these models to only highlight the most popular from each brand.
Below, we have a deep-dive comparison on 6 popular mattresses — 3 from Casper and 3 from Nectar.
Casper Mattresses
Nectar Mattresses
The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.
| Factor | Casper Dream | Casper One | Casper Snow | Nectar Classic | Nectar Premier | Nectar Premier Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.63 | 7.83 | 8.51 | 8.42 | 8.52 | 8.43 |
| Cooling | 9.0 | 8.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Motion Transfer | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Response | 9.9 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 7.4 | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Edge Support | 8.9 | 8.2 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Sex | 9.1 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Pressure Relief | 8.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Off-Gassing | 7.8 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Company | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
This second table shows the data from each test we analyze. We use this data to compare each mattress to others within the brand as well as to compare with over 340+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.
| Factor | Casper Dream | Casper One | Casper Snow | Nectar Classic | Nectar Premier | Nectar Premier Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Queen) | $1,420 | $799 | $1,870 | $649 | $949 | $1,099 |
| Cooling | Excellent | Good | Outstanding | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sinkage – Depth | 1.89″ | 1.77″ | 2.36″ | 1.91″ | 2.12″ | 2.54″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Minimal | Minimal | Deep | Minimal | Moderate | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.48 m/s² | 9.42 m/s² | 7.95 m/s² | 9.49 m/s² | 9.77 m/s² | 8.94 m/s² |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 2.8 sec. | 0.6 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 0.5 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 5.1 sec. | 1.3 sec. | 0.7 sec. | 1.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 10.73″ | 8.77″ | 9.54″ | 8.07″ | 6.38″ | 7.41″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.00″ | 3.50″ | 3.25″ | 3.25″ | 4.75″ | 5.75″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.0″ | 3.0″ | 3.0″ | 4.0″ | 5.5″ | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11.5″ | 10.0″ | 11.5″ | 11.5″ | 13.0″ | 13.0″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 8 days | 12 days | 20 days | 6 days | 4 days | 7 days |
| Trial | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Cooling Test
When it comes to cooling, both brands have equally excellent performance. Both Casper and Nectar utilize similar designs with modern memory foam, so this is not a big surprise. The only difference is with consistency.
Casper’s models range from an 8 to a 10 for cooling, while each of the featured Nectar models earned a 9.0.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding cooling.
| Cooling Test | Score | Baseline | Max. Temp. | Ending Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | 9.0 | 75.0° | 90.0° | 79.7° |
| Casper One | 8.0 | 73.1° | 89.6° | 79.7° |
| Casper Snow | 10 | 73.8° | 88.1° | 78.2° |
| Nectar Classic | 9.0 | 76.5° | 88.3° | 80.5° |
| Nectar Premier | 9.0 | 76.1° | 88.6° | 80.7° |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 9.0 | 75.7° | 88.2° | 78.3° |
- Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
- Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
- Ending Temperature (after 5 minutes) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes
Below, you can watch a video of how the heat dissipates on each mattress during our cooling test. For this test, we lie on the mattress for 15 minutes, get off the mattress, and then take periodic surface-level temperature measurements.
Casper Dream
Nectar Classic
Casper One
Nectar Premier
Casper Snow
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.
This makes the Casper Snow not only well above average but also the mattress with the best cooling performance on this list.
The Nectar Classic, Nectar Premier, and Nectar Premier Hybrid all achieve a higher-than-average score as well, but there is still some room for improvement.
In the end, both brands perform well, but the only mattress that may have noticeable cooling issues is the Casper One. All the rest are solid in terms of cooling performance.
Sinkage Test
For sinkage, both Casper and Nectar include mattresses with different sinkage depths and feels, but Nectar mattresses have deeper sinkage compression on average.
In our featured mattresses from Casper, they only offer minimal (Casper One and Casper Dream) or deep sinkage (Casper Snow).
However, Nectar has a greater variety by offering a larger range of sinkage options — minimal (Nectar Classic), moderate (Nectar Premier), and deep (Nectar Premier Hybrid). There’s also a “very deep” sinkage level that we occasionally see from brands, but none of these featured mattresses reach that level.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sinkage.
| Sinkage Test | Sinkage Feel | Sinkage Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | Minimal | 1.89″ |
| Casper One | Minimal | 1.77″ |
| Casper Snow | Deep | 2.36″ |
| Nectar Classic | Minimal | 1.91″ |
| Nectar Premier | Moderate | 2.12″ |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | Deep | 2.54″ |
The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images below.
Casper Dream
Nectar Classic
Casper One
Nectar Premier
Casper Snow
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.18″.
Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Casper Dream (1.89″ at $1420), Nectar Classic (1.91″ at $649), Nectar Premier (2.12″ at $949) all have less sinkage than average and are also a good balance of price and performance.
Generally, side sleepers enjoy a deeper level of sinkage as that typically translates to better pressure relief and contour. For deeper sinkage, opt for the Casper Snow (2.36″ at $1870) and Nectar Premier Hybrid (2.54″ at $1099).
Motion Transfer Test
When it comes to motion transfer, neither Casper nor Nectar shows a lot of variety. Casper has a slight advantage here, but neither brand performed better than the sitewide average collected from 340+ mattresses tested to date.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding motion transfer.
| Motion Transfer Test | Score | Acc. Range |
|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | 8.0 | 9.48 m/s² |
| Casper One | 8.0 | 9.42 m/s² |
| Casper Snow | 8.7 | 7.95 m/s² |
| Nectar Classic | 8.0 | 9.49 m/s² |
| Nectar Premier | 7.9 | 9.77 m/s² |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 8.2 | 8.94 m/s² |
The level of motion transfer on each mattress is also documented in the videos below.
Casper Dream
Nectar Classic
Casper One
Nectar Premier
Casper Snow
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average motion transfer score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.3 (an acceleration range of 8.67 m/s²).
As you can see from the above chart, the Casper Snow is the best performer overall with an 8.7 score. The Nectar Premier Hybrid was second best with an 8.2 score. Given that 8.3 is the average level of performance, this is not saying much for 5 out of the 6 models reviewed here.
So Casper is the all-around winner of this category by both having the better average (8.2 vs 8.0) and the model with the lowest motion transfer level (7.95 m/s²).
If ensuring the lowest possible motion transfer level is important to you, then neither brand is particularly amazing. However, the average sleeper should be fine with scores at or around the 8.0 mark.
Response Test
Moving on, comparing response time performance between Casper and Nectar, there is a clear winner — Casper.
The Casper models demonstrated both the high and low ends of response. This gave them an average brand score of 8.3, which is better than the 8.0 that Nectar earned.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding response.
| Response Test | Score | Mostly Recovered | Completely Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | 9.9 | 0.2 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Casper One | 9.9 | 0.2 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Casper Snow | 5.0 | 2.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Nectar Classic | 7.4 | 0.6 seconds | 1.3 seconds |
| Nectar Premier | 8.8 | 0.4 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 7.8 | 0.5 seconds | 1.3 seconds |
The level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.
Casper Dream
Nectar Classic
Casper One
Nectar Premier
Casper Snow
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8.
So, again, neither brand’s average score exceeds our global average. However, two of the three Casper models (Casper One and Casper Dream) had near-perfect (9.9) response time scores, while the third one (Casper Snow) tanked the overall score.
Meanwhile, Nectar’s fastest responding mattress was on par with the global average with a score of 8.8. The rest were far slower, bringing down the brand’s average.
Overall, this is a Casper win, and those who value a super responsive surface will be happy with their performance (sans Casper Snow).
Bounce Test
Now let’s talk about bounce. Like sinkage, bounce is a preferential factor. But the fact is, Casper is the bouncier brand compared to Nectar.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding bounce.
| Bounce Test | Bounce Feel | Bounce Height |
|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | High | 10.73″ |
| Casper One | Moderate | 8.77″ |
| Casper Snow | Moderate | 9.54″ |
| Nectar Classic | Moderate | 8.07″ |
| Nectar Premier | Low | 6.38″ |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | Low | 7.41″ |
The level of bounce for each mattress is documented in the videos below.
Casper Dream
Nectar Classic
Casper One
Nectar Premier
Casper Snow
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 9.15″.
Mattresses with more bounce than average include the Casper Dream (10.73″) and the Casper Snow (9.54″).
Mattresses with less bounce than average include the Casper One (8.77″), Nectar Classic (8.07″), Nectar Premier (6.38″), and Nectar Premier Hybrid (7.41″).
However, most of these models are within 8-10″, which provides sufficient bounce to facilitate ease of movement and reasonably good sex performance. Still, our tests show Nectar has far less bounce than Casper.
Mattresses with more bounce are better for ease of movement and increase sex performance. However, higher bounce also typically creates a higher level of motion transfer. So there are pros and cons when it comes to bounce.
Edge Support Test
When it comes to edge support performance, Casper comes out on top again. Of the six models compared, Casper had better edge support than Nectar. However, the brands are tied for the specific model with the most supportive edge.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding edge support.
| Edge Support Test | Score | Sitting Sinkage | Lying Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | 8.9 | 4.00″ | Excellent |
| Casper One | 8.2 | 3.50″ | Fair |
| Casper Snow | 9.4 | 3.25″ | Excellent |
| Nectar Classic | 9.4 | 3.25″ | Excellent |
| Nectar Premier | 7.9 | 4.75″ | Good |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 7.8 | 5.75″ | Excellent |
The level of edge support is documented in the images below.
Casper Dream
Nectar Classic
Casper One
Nectar Premier
Casper Snow
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.
The Casper Snow and the Nectar Classic both scored well above this average, with 9.4 scores each. Both models showed minimal measurements of edge compression while sitting and robust support when lying at the absolute edge.
The Casper Dream performed quite good as well with an above-average score of 8.9. However, the remaining mattresses from each brand scored below this benchmark.
Overall, Casper has the edge over Nectar when it comes to edge support.
Sex Test
Now let’s talk about sex performance, the scores of which are derived from a weighted formula that factors things like bounce, edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling.
To continue the streak, Casper comes out on top again with an 8.8 brand score that is higher than Nectar’s 7.6 and the average of all mattresses tested to date.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sex.
| Sex Test | Sex Score | Bounce | Edge Support | Noise | Pressure Relief | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | 9.1 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 10 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Casper One | 8.3 | 8.0 | 9.4 | 10 | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Casper Snow | 8.9 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 10 | 9.0 | 10 |
| Nectar Classic | 8.2 | 7.5 | 9.7 | 10 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Nectar Premier | 7.2 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 7.3 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
For reference, the average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.3.
When we delve into the models and each sub-category, we can see how the brand with more bounce and better edge support took the victory in our sex formula, which primarily weighs those factors.
For the absolute best sex performance from the mattresses featured here, the Casper Dream is the pick. Nectar’s best mattress was the Nectar Classic, but even it fell below the 8.3 average score.
Of course, a below-average sex score doesn’t make a mattress an unsuitable surface for the dance without pants. Couples may simply find the activity more strenuous on Nectar models, along with edges that are less usable for sex.
Pressure Relief Test
Now for one of the weightier categories – pressure relief. Here, the Casper streak comes to an end as Nectar is the clear winner for best pressure relief. Comparing the two brand averages, Nectar scored a full point higher than Casper.
As a brand, Nectar models have more comfort material than the Casper models. This goes a long way to creating a more comfortable surface that is less likely for a body to reach the harder support materials.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding pressure relief.
| Pressure Relief Test | Score | Comfort Layer | Support Layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | 8.0 | 3.0″ | 8.5″ |
| Casper One | 6.0 | 3.0″ | 7.0″ |
| Casper Snow | 9.0 | 3.0″ | 8.5″ |
| Nectar Classic | 8.0 | 4.0″ | 7.5″ |
| Nectar Premier | 9.0 | 5.5″ | 7.5″ |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 9.0 | 4.0″ | 9.0″ |
The materials included in each mattress are documented in the images below.
Casper Dream
Nectar Classic
Casper One
Nectar Premier
Casper Snow
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.
This average score is beaten by the Nectar Premier, the Nectar Premier Hybrid and the Casper Snow. Each model scored a 9.0.
The worst-scoring model is the Casper One with a struggling pressure relief score of 6.0. The others, Casper Dream and Nectar Classic, have good scores, but they are a noticeable drop from the sitewide average and the top performers.
If pressure relief is the most important factor to you, Nectar has a thicker material design and more consistent high performance compared to Casper.
Off-Gassing Test
As it comes to off-gassing, Nectar takes another win. Not only is Nectar faster on average, every model they have outperforms the best Casper model in this area.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding off-gassing.
| Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Smell Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Dream | 7.8 | Strong | 8 days |
| Casper One | 6.7 | Strong | 12 days |
| Casper Snow | 4.4 | Strong | 20 days |
| Nectar Classic | 8.3 | Strong | 6 days |
| Nectar Premier | 8.9 | Strong | 4 days |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 8.1 | Strong | 7 days |
The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 6.5.
Casper’s mattresses simply took longer than average to off-gas, and one of them (Casper Snow) nearly took three weeks to fully dissipate odors post-unboxing.
While a week isn’t ideal, the Nectar Premier Hybrid was the slowest model to off-gas in the featured Nectar mattresses. The others beat the 6.5-day average with the Nectar Premier being the fastest at just 4 days.
Company
To complete our analysis, let’s talk about company policies. Nectar clinches the win over Casper for the brand with more consumer-friendly policies.
Both brands offer free shipping and returns, which is something that has become widely expected both in the mattress industry and in the broader online shopping experience. They both also have good trust ratings, as derived by our experience and the relayed experience of our audience.
Finally, both Casper and Nectar assemble their mattressed within the USA.
Now for the differences. Casper only offers a 100-night trial period with a 10-year warranty. Not only is this lower than Nectar, but both durations are considerably lower than the average.
Among all mattresses tested to date, the average trial length is 170 nights and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 41% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.
Nectar offers sleepers a 365-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. Both of these durations are well above average. This means sleepers have a generous amount of time to decide to keep the mattress and greater peace of mind if they do.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding company policies.
| Company | Casper | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Trial Period | 100 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Shipping | $0 | $0 |
| Returns | $0 | $0 |
| Trust | Good | Good |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
Casper vs. Nectar Testing Data
| Mattress Name | Overall Score | Cooling Score | Motion Transfer Score | Response Time Score | Edge Support Score | Sex Score | Pressure Relief Score | Off-Gassing Score | Company Score | Type | Thickness | Firmness | Sinkage | Bounce | Trial (days) | Ships To | Price (Queen) | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nectar Luxe Hybrid | 8.76 | 9 | 8.1 | 9 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 10 | 8.6 | 9 | Memory Foam Hybrid | 13.5" | Medium | 2.62" | 7.27" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $1,399 | Review |
| Nectar Ultra | 8.71 | 10 | 9.1 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 6.4 | 10 | 8.6 | 9 | Memory Foam | 15" | Medium | 3.06" | 3.85" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $1,799 | Review |
| Casper Dream Max | 8.68 | 9 | 8.1 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 9 | 4.7 | 8.5 | Hybrid | 13.5" | Soft | 2.41" | 12.73" | 100 nights | USA | $2,395 | Review |
| Casper Cooling Select Hybrid | 8.63 | 9 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8 | 5.8 | 8.8 | Hybrid | 11.75" | Medium-Firm | 1.89" | 8.78" | 365 nights | USA | $699 | Review |
| Casper Dream | 8.63 | 9 | 8 | 9.9 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 8 | 7.8 | 8.5 | Hybrid | 11.5" | Medium-Firm | 1.89" | 10.73" | 100 nights | USA | $1,420 | Review |
| Nectar Luxe | 8.59 | 9 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 10 | 9.2 | 9 | Memory Foam | 13.75" | Medium | 2.45" | 5.37" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $1,249 | Review |
| Nectar Premier | 8.52 | 9 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 9 | 8.9 | 9 | Memory Foam | 13" | Medium | 2.12" | 6.38" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $949 | Review |
| Casper Snow Hybrid | 8.51 | 10 | 8.7 | 5 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 9 | 4.4 | 8.5 | Memory Foam Hybrid | 11.5" | Medium | 2.36" | 9.54" | 100 nights | USA | $1,870 | Review |
| Nectar Hybrid | 8.49 | 9 | 8.2 | 8 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8 | 8.3 | 9 | Hybrid | 12" | Medium-Firm | 2.37" | 9.87" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $799 | Review |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 8.43 | 9 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 9 | 8.1 | 9 | Memory Foam Hybrid | 13" | Medium | 2.54" | 7.41" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $1,099 | Review |
| Nectar Classic | 8.42 | 9 | 8 | 7.4 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 8 | 8.3 | 9 | Memory Foam | 11.5" | Medium-Firm | 1.91" | 8.07" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $649 | Review |
| Casper Select | 8.07 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9.1 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.1 | 8.5 | Foam | 12" | Medium-Firm | 1.63" | 6.93" | 100 nights | USA | $549 | Review |
| Casper One | 7.83 | 8 | 8 | 9.9 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 6 | 6.7 | 8.5 | Foam | 10" | Medium-Firm | 1.77" | 8.77" | 100 nights | USA | $799 | Review |
