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DreamCloud vs. Nectar: 16 Mattresses Objectively Compared

Derek Hales

Updated

Dreamcloud

Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid Sitting 1
8.71 Average Score

Nectar

Nectar Premier 2024 Sitting
8.70 Average Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.3
FactorDreamCloudNectar
Best OverallDreamcloud Premier HybridNectar Ultra Hybrid
Performance – High9.088.99
Performance – Low8.068.52
Price – High$2,199$1,999
Price – Low$699$649
Firmness – SoftestMedium (5)Soft (4)
Firmness – FirmestMedium-Firm (6)Medium-Firm (6)
Trial Period365 nights365 nights
WarrantyLifetimeLifetime
Shipping$0$0
Returns$0$0
Country of OriginUSAUSA
Mattress Types AvailableMemory Foam
Hybrid
Memory Foam Hybrid
Memory Foam
Hybrid
Kids
Memory Foam Hybrid

Our Verdict

Both DreamCloud and Nectar are mid-tier value mattress brands that offer a nice balance between price and performance. Both brands offer a mix of memory foam, hybrids, and memory foam hybrids.

Regarding firmness, DreamCloud has the narrower range, spanning Medium to Medium-Firm (5-6 out of 10 on our firmness scale). Meanwhile, Nectar’s range spans 4-6, which is soft to medium-firm. For most sleepers, 5-6 is generally best, but if you’re looking for something exclusively soft, Nectar will be the better option for you.

Regarding price, the average DreamCloud mattress is $1,387 and the average Nectar mattress is slightly less, at only $1,243 for a queen mattress. Both brands offer an ultra-low-cost option at $649-$699 for a queen. From DreamCloud, that pick is the DreamCloud Hybrid and Nectar has the Nectar Classic. And by the same token, both brands also have higher-end mattresses—the DreamCloud Ultra at $2,199 and the Nectar Ultra Hybrid at $1,999 for a queen mattress.

In terms of performance, the average score is also very close. DreamCloud’s average performance core is 8.71, and Nectar is just a nose behind at only 8.70. Depending on the exact feel that you’re looking for, either one of these brands could be the right option for you.

When trying to decide what mattress is best for you, consider your sleeping position, as each mattress will be better or worse for different kinds of sleepers. Additionally, I’ll add that neither of these brands have a mattress specifically designed for plus-sized sleepers over 300 lbs.

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 DreamCloud and Nectar, the two top recommendations are DreamCloud Premier Hybrid and Nectar Ultra Hybrid.

Best DreamCloud

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid Material Layers
9.08 Overall Score
9.0 Cooling
9.7 Motion Transfer
9.3 Response Time
9.1 Edge Support
7.8 Sex
9.0 Pressure Relief
8.1 Off-Gassing
10 Company

Type: Hybrid
Firmness:
 Medium-Firm (6)

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is a 13.5″ hybrid mattress with memory foam, poly foam, and a pocketed coil base. It has a medium-firm feel with moderate sinkage and low bounce. This mattress performs in the top 16% of all mattresses tested to date and also has a low sticker price. Priced at $1,099 for a queen, the DreamCloud is 28% less expensive than the average hybrid. Overall, this mattress is a great option for sleepers who want a more balanced feel (memory foam + poly foam + coils).

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Best Nectar

Nectar Ultra Hybrid

Nectar Ultra Hybrid Material Layers
8.99 Overall Score
10 Cooling
8.6 Motion Transfer
8.7 Response Time
7.3 Edge Support
6.9 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
8.1 Off-Gassing
10 Company

Type: Memory Foam Hybrid
Firmness:
 Soft (4)

The Nectar Ultra Hybrid is a 15″ memory foam hybrid mattress with memory foam, transitional poly foam, and a pocketed coil base. It has a soft feel with extremely deep sinkage and low bounce. The price is steeper, at $1999 for a queen-sized mattress, but it also performs in the top 22% of all mattresses tested to date. This mattress earns a 10/10 for cooling, pressure relief, and company score. For side sleepers, this is the best Nectar. For back or stomach sleepers, I’d recommend something firmer and with less sinkage (like the Nectar Premier).

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Both the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid and Nectar Ultra Hybrid are fantastic options, representing the best from each brand. But they do have their differences.

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid has an overall score of 9.08, while the Nectar Ultra Hybrid is just slightly lower at 8.99. Both are well above the average performance level.

For value, DreamCloud is the better pick, offering a lower price and higher overall performance. But if you want a soft feel, the Nectar Ultra Hybrid is the best option.

Regarding feel, the Nectar is a memory foam hybrid so it is going to have deeper sinkage and more contour than what you’ll note on the DreamCloud. All things considered, both mattresses are solid picks, depending on what exactly you’re looking for.

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 ForDreamCloudNectar
OverallDreamcloud Premier HybridNectar Ultra Hybrid
Side SleepersDreamcloud LuxeNectar Luxe Hybrid
Stomach or Back SleepersDreamcloud Premier HybridNectar Classic
Heavy PeopleDreamcloud Luxe HybridNectar Luxe Hybrid
CoolingDreamcloud Premier HybridNectar Ultra
AffordableDreamcloud HybridNectar Premier
Back PainDreamcloud Premier HybridNectar Hybrid
SexDreamcloud HybridNectar Hybrid
Soft MattressN/ANectar Ultra Hybrid
Medium-Firm MattressDreamcloud Premier HybridNectar Hybrid
Firm MattressN/AN/A

Compare the Mattresses

The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 16 mattresses were tested for this comparison.

16

Mattresses Tested
In Comparison

43

Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress

6

In-Depth Mattress Analyses

After comparing 8 DreamCloud mattresses, the brand average score is 8.71. After comparing 8 Nectar mattresses, the brand average is 8.70.

Both brands have essentially the same avearge performance level and a very similar average price as well. The average price for a DreamCloud mattress is $1,387 and the average price for a Nectar mattress is $1,243 (for a queen).

Overall, these brands’ averages are pretty close, and they are both mid-tier brands with mattress models that cover a wide range of prices.

All DreamCloud Mattresses Tested

DreamCloud MattressesScoreMattress TypeRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Classic8.06Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Hybrid8.66HybridRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Luxe8.87Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid8.86Memory Foam HybridRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Premier8.83Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid9.08HybridRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Ultra8.77Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
DreamCloud Ultra Hybrid8.55Memory Foam HybridRead ReviewCheck Price

All Nectar Mattresses Tested

Nectar MattressesScoreMattress TypeRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Classic8.52Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Hybrid8.59HybridRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Luxe8.69Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Luxe Hybrid8.86Memory Foam HybridRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Premier8.62Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Premier Hybrid8.53Memory Foam HybridRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Ultra8.81Memory FoamRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Ultra Hybrid8.99Memory Foam HybridRead ReviewCheck 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.

FactorWinnerScore
Best OverallDreamcloud Premier Hybrid9.08
Best CoolingNectar Ultra, Nectar Ultra Hybrid10
Most SinkageNectar Ultra Hybrid3.23″
Least SinkageNectar Classic1.91″
Lowest Motion TransferDreamcloud Luxe Hybrid9.8
Fastest Response TimeDreamcloud Premier9.8
Most BounceNectar Hybrid9.87″
Least BounceNectar Ultra3.85″
Best Edge SupportDreamcloud Classic, Dreamcloud Premier9.5
Best for SexNectar Hybrid8.7
Best Pressure ReliefDreamcloud Luxe, Dreamcloud Ultra, Dreamcloud Ultra Hybrid, Nectar Luxe, Nectar Luxe Hybrid, Nectar Ultra, Nectar Ultra Hybrid10
Least Off-GassingNectar Luxe9.2
Best CompanyDreamCloud, Nectar10

Firmness

Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Nectar has the slightly wider firmness range, ranging from 4 – 6 out of 10 (where 10 is the most firm). DreamCloud mattresses range from 5 – 6 out of 10.

If you know that you want a soft feel, Nectar will be the better pick (Nectar Ultra Hybrid specifically), but for a medium or medium-firm feel, either brand could work.

Check the table below to see the details of each mattress.

FirmnessRatingFeel
Dreamcloud Classic6Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Hybrid6Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Luxe6Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid6Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Premier6Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid6Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Ultra5Medium
Dreamcloud Ultra Hybrid5Medium
Nectar Classic6Medium-Firm
Nectar Hybrid6Medium-Firm
Nectar Luxe5Medium
Nectar Luxe Hybrid5Medium
Nectar Premier5Medium
Nectar Premier Hybrid5Medium
Nectar Ultra5Medium
Nectar Ultra Hybrid4Soft


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.

What Firmness Is Right For You2

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

Below, we have a deep-dive comparison on 6 popular mattresses — 3 from DreamCloud and 3 from Nectar.

DreamCloud Mattresses

  • DreamCloud Hybrid
  • DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid
  • DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Nectar Mattresses

  • Nectar Classic
  • Nectar Premier
  • Nectar Premier Hybrid

The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.

FactorDreamCloud HybridDreamCloud Luxe HybridDreamCloud Premier HybridNectar ClassicNectar PremierNectar Premier Hybrid
Overall Score8.668.869.088.528.628.53
Cooling8.09.09.09.09.09.0
Motion Transfer9.29.89.78.07.98.2
Response9.38.99.37.48.87.8
Edge Support8.98.29.19.47.97.8
Sex8.56.77.88.27.27.3
Pressure Relief8.09.09.08.09.09.0
Off-Gassing8.18.18.18.38.98.1
Company101010101010

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 380+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.

FactorDreamCloud HybridDreamCloud Luxe HybridDreamCloud Premier HybridNectar ClassicNectar PremierNectar Premier Hybrid
Price (Queen)$699$1,499$1,099$649$949$1,099
CoolingGoodExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sinkage – Depth2.48″2.10″2.24″1.91″2.12″2.54″
Sinkage – FeelDeepModerateModerateMinimalModerateDeep
Motion Transfer – Acceleration6.79 m/s²5.38 m/s²5.71 m/s²9.49 m/s²9.77 m/s²8.94 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.3 sec.0.4 sec.0.3 sec.0.6 sec.0.4 sec.0.5 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.6 sec.0.6 sec.0.6 sec.1.3 sec.0.7 sec.1.3 sec.
Bounce – Height9.05″4.90″7.26″8.07″6.38″7.41″
Bounce – FeelModerateVery LowLowModerateLowLow
Edge Support – Sitting3.25″4.25″3.75″3.25″4.75″5.75″
Edge Support – LyingGoodGoodExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Comfort Layer Thickness3.50″5.00″4.50″4.00″5.50″4.00″
Mattress Thickness12.50″14.00″13.50″11.50″13.00″13.00″
Off-Gassing – SmellStrongStrongStrongStrongStrongStrong
Off-Gassing – Days7 days7 days7 days6 days4 days7 days
Trial365 nights365 nights365 nights365 nights365 nights365 nights
WarrantyLifetimeLifetimeLifetimeLifetimeLifetimeLifetime

Cooling Test

For cooling, both DreamCloud and Nectar are strong performers, but Nectar slightly edges out DreamCloud. DreamCloud’s average cooling score is 8.7 and Nectar’s average is 9.0.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding cooling.

Cooling TestScoreBaselineMax. Temp.Ending Temp.
Dreamcloud Hybrid8.075.9°92.0°80.6°
Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid9.075.4°90.5°81.0°
Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid9.073.5°90.9°81.8°
Nectar Classic9.076.5°88.3°80.5°
Nectar Premier9.076.1°88.6°80.7°
Nectar Premier Hybrid9.075.7°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.

DreamCloud Hybrid

Nectar Classic

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

Nectar Premier

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Nectar Premier Hybrid

The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.

All mattresses in this comparison scored above average with a score of 9.0, except for the DreamCloud Hybrid, which had a score of only 8.0. But given the memory foam comfort layer and lower price of the DreamCloud, I’m not too surprised by these results.

Sinkage Test

Looking at sinkage, both DreamCloud and Nectar have very similar sinkage levels. The DreamCloud has moderate or deep sinkage with the average level being 2.3″. Meanwhile, Nectar mattresses have minimal, moderate, or deep sinkage with an average sinkage of 2.2″.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sinkage.

Bounce TestSinkage FeelSinkage Depth
DreamCloud HybridDeep2.48″
Dreamcloud Luxe HybridModerate2.10″
Dreamcloud Premier HybridModerate2.24″
Nectar ClassicMinimal1.91″
Nectar PremierModerate2.12″
Nectar Premier HybridDeep2.54″

The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images below.

DreamCloud Hybrid

Dreamcloud Classic Hybrid Sinkage Test

Nectar Classic

Nectar Classic Sinkage Test

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid Sinkage Test

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Sinkage Test

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid Sinkage Test

Nectar Premier Hybrid

Nectar Premier Hybrid 2024 Sinkage Test

The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.2″.

Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid (2.1″), Nectar Classic (1.91″), and Nectar Premier (2.12″) all have less sinkage than average.

For the best value, I’d recommend the Nectar Premier as it’s a nice middle ground between 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 DreamCloud Hybrid (2.48″), DreamCloud Premier Hybrid (2.24″), or Nectar Premier Hybrid (2.54″).

Motion Transfer Test

When it comes to motion transfer, DreamCloud is the clear winner. DreamCloud has an average motion transfer score of 9.6, and Nectar’s motion transfer is only 8.0.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding motion transfer.

Motion Transfer TestScoreAcc. Range
DreamCloud Hybrid9.26.79 m/s²
Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid9.85.38 m/s²
Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid9.75.71 m/s²
Nectar Classic8.09.49 m/s²
Nectar Premier7.99.77 m/s²
Nectar Premier Hybrid8.28.94 m/s²

The level of motion transfer on each mattress is also documented in the videos below.

DreamCloud Hybrid

Nectar Classic

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

Nectar Premier

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Nectar Premier Hybrid

The average motion transfer score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.

All DreamCloud mattresses have less motion transfer and a higher-than-average score in this category.

Nectar, on the other hand, measured more motion than average for both the Nectar Classic and the Nectar Premier. The Nectar Premier Hybrid had an average level of motion transfer, but none of these performances were especially notable.

For the lowest motion transfer (and best score), the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid is the clear winner with only 5.38 m/s² of motion.

Response Test

For material responsiveness, DreamCloud takes the cake here again with significantly better scores than Nectar. DreamCloud’s average response score was 9.2 and Nectar mattresses have an average response score of only 8.0.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding response.

Response TestScoreMostly RecoveredCompletely Recovered
DreamCloud Hybrid9.30.3 seconds0.6 seconds
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid8.90.4 seconds0.6 seconds
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid9.30.3 seconds0.6 seconds
Nectar Classic7.40.6 seconds1.3 seconds
Nectar Premier8.80.4 seconds0.7 seconds
Nectar Premier Hybrid7.80.5 seconds1.3 seconds

The level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

DreamCloud Hybrid

Nectar Classic

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

Nectar Premier

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Nectar Premier Hybrid

The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8.

Using this average as our comparison point, all DreamCloud mattresses had faster material response than average. The materials are quick to bounce back and the mattresses don’t leave you with any stuck feeling.

For the absolute fastest response, the DreamCloud Hybrid and DreamCloud Premier Hybrid tie with a score of 9.2. Materials are mostly recovered by 0.3 seconds and fully recovered by 0.6 seconds.

Nectar mattresses, on the other hand, all have slower response times than average, except for the Nectar Premier, which earned an average score of 8.8.

At the end of the day, Nectar has more of a memory feel, which means slower response and deeper contour in most cases. For sleepers who enjoy the feel of memory foam, this won’t necessarily be a disadvantage, but it is worth noting.

Bounce Test

Both DreamCloud and Nectar mattresses have a similar level of bounce. The average DreamCloud level is 7.1″, and Nectar’s average is 7.3″.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding bounce.

Bounce TestBounce FeelBounce Height
DreamCloud HybridModerate9.05″
Dreamcloud Luxe HybridVery Low4.90″
Dreamcloud Premier HybridLow7.26″
Nectar ClassicModerate8.07″
Nectar PremierLow6.38″
Nectar Premier HybridLow7.41″

The level of bounce for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

DreamCloud Hybrid

Nectar Classic

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

Nectar Premier

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Nectar Premier Hybrid

The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 8.80″.

The only mattress in this comparison with more bounce than average is the DreamCloud Hybrid (9.05″).

All other mattresses have less bounce than average—including the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid (4.9″), DreamCloud Premier Hybrid (7.26″), Nectar Classic (8.07″), Nectar Premier (6.38″), and the Nectar Premier Hybrid (7.41″).

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

For edge support, these two brands are quite similar. DreamCloud’s average edge support score is 8.7 and Nectar’s average edge support is 8.4. That being said, Nectar is actually the brand that produces the single mattress with the best edge support in this comparison.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding edge support.

Edge Support TestScoreSitting SinkageLying Support
DreamCloud Hybrid8.93.25″Good
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid8.24.25″Good
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid9.13.75″Excellent
Nectar Classic9.43.25″Excellent
Nectar Premier7.94.75″Good
Nectar Premier Hybrid7.85.75″Excellent

The level of edge support is documented in the images below.

DreamCloud Hybrid

Dreamcloud Classic Hybrid Edge Support Test

Nectar Classic

Nectar Classic Edge Support Test

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid Edge Support Test

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Edge Support Test

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid Edge Support Test

Nectar Premier Hybrid

Nectar Premier Hybrid 2024 Edge Support Test

The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.

The DreamCloud Hybrid, DreamCloud Premier Hybrid, and Nectar Classic all have better edge support than average. Among those three, the Nectar Classic has the best edge support (both for sitting and lying).

Mattresses with worse edge support than average would include the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid, Nectar Premier, and Nectar Premier Hybrid. The mattress with the worst edge support is the Nectar Premier Hybrid.

Sex Test

Between DreamCloud and Nectar, DreamCloud is the only one of the two brands to have a mattress model with better-than-average sex performance. But overall, their average sex scores are similar. DreamCloud has an average sex score of 7.7 and Nectar’s average is 7.6.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sex.

Sex TestSex ScoreBounceEdge SupportNoisePressure ReliefCooling
DreamCloud Hybrid8.58.19.7108.08.0
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid6.75.58.4109.09.0
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid7.87.09.1109.09.0
Nectar Classic8.27.59.7108.09.0
Nectar Premier7.26.57.8109.09.0
Nectar Premier Hybrid7.37.16.6109.09.0

The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.

The DreamCloud Hybrid is the only mattress in this comparison to have sex performance that is better than average. This comes from a higher level of bounce paired with great edge support.

The Nectar Classic is right at the average with moderate bounce and great edge support.

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid, Nectar Premier, and Nectar Premier Hybrid all have a sex score that is well below the average. Again, this isn’t necessarily a knock against Nectar specifically, but rather the nature of memory foam hybrids, which are designed to absorb motion and typically have less bounce.

Pressure Relief Test

Concerning pressure relief, both DreamCloud and Nectar earned the exact same average score (8.7), but both brands also have mattresses that perform above this average level.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding pressure relief.

Pressure Relief TestScoreComfort LayerSupport Layer
DreamCloud Hybrid8.03.50″9.00″
Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid9.05.00″9.00″
Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid9.04.50″9.00″
Nectar Classic8.04.00″7.50″
Nectar Premier9.05.50″7.50″
Nectar Premier Hybrid9.04.00″9.00″

The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.

Within this comparison, the following mattresses earned a 9.0: DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid, DreamCloud Premier Hybrid, Nectar Premier, and Nectar Premier Hybrid.

The Nectar Classic and DreamCloud Hybrid are the two lowest-priced mattresses, which also have the lowest scores—8.0 out of 10.

The materials included in each mattress are documented in the images below.

DreamCloud Hybrid

Dreamcloud Classic Hybrid Material Layers

Nectar Classic

Nectar Classic Material Layers

DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid Material Layers

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Material Layers

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid

Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid Material Layers

Nectar Premier Hybrid

Nectar Premier Hybrid 2024 Material Layers

Oftentimes, there is a direct connection between the thickness of a mattress comfort layer and the level of pressure relief. A thicker comfort layer can mean less pressure and a smoother transition into the support materials.

For side sleepers especially, pressure relief is a critical part of a mattress’s overall comfort dynamic.

Off-Gassing Test

The off-gassing of both DreamCloud and Nectar mattresses is strong right out of the box. Odors lasted anywhere from 4-7 days, depending on the exact mattress.

Technically, Nectar has the faster off-gassing, with an average score of 8.4, compared to DreamCloud’s average of 8.1. But really, neither brand’s off-gassing is abnormally long or problematic.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding off-gassing.

Off-Gassing TestScoreInitial SmellSmell Duration
DreamCloud Hybrid8.1Strong7 days
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid8.1Strong7 days
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid8.1Strong7 days
Nectar Classic8.3Strong6 days
Nectar Premier8.9Strong4 days
Nectar Premier Hybrid8.1Strong7 days

The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 6.8 days.

The mattress with the fastest off-gassing is the Nectar Premier, which off-gassed in only 4 days.

All of the other mattresses in this comparison were between 6-7 days. If you are especially sensitive to strong smells, you may want to opt for the Nectar Premier, but for the most part, these are all pretty reasonable and very near the average level.

Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid Pressing On Foams
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Pressing On Foams

Company

Comparing company policies, both DreamCloud and Nectar earn fantastic 10/10 scores and policies are identical.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding company policies.

CompanyDreamCloudNectar
Score1010
Trial Period365 nights365 nights
WarrantyLifetimeLifetime
Shipping$0$0
Returns$0$0
Country of OriginUSAUSA

Both brands have a 365-night trial period and a lifetime warranty on all mattresses. Shipping and returns are both free. Both brands are made in the USA.

To date, we have tested 387+ mattresses from 103+ different brands. The average trial length is 177 nights and the average warranty is 14 years, excluding 42% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

DreamCloud vs. Nectar Testing Data

Mattress NameOverall ScoreCooling ScoreMotion Transfer ScoreResponse Time ScoreEdge Support ScoreSex ScorePressure Relief ScoreOff-Gassing ScoreCompany ScoreTypeThicknessFirmnessSinkageBounceTrial (days)Ships ToPrice (Queen)Read Review
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid9.089.09.79.39.17.89.08.110Hybrid13.50"Medium-Firm2.24"7.26"365 nightsUSA, Canada$1,099Review
Nectar Ultra Hybrid8.99108.68.77.36.9108.110Memory Foam Hybrid15.00"Soft3.23"6.18"365 nightsUSA, Canada$1,999Review
DreamCloud Luxe8.878.09.29.38.66.7108.610Memory Foam14.50"Medium-Firm2.34"4.64"365 nightsUSA$1,599Review
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid8.869.09.88.98.26.79.08.110Memory Foam Hybrid14.00"Medium-Firm2.10"4.90"365 nightsUSA, Canada$1,499Review
Nectar Luxe Hybrid8.869.08.19.07.87.3108.610Memory Foam Hybrid13.50"Medium2.62"7.27"365 nightsUSA, Canada$1,399Review
DreamCloud Premier8.838.08.59.89.57.99.08.610Memory Foam13.50"Medium-Firm2.25"7.29"365 nightsUSA$1,199Review
Nectar Ultra8.81109.15.68.16.4108.610Memory Foam15.00"Medium3.06"3.85"365 nightsUSA, Canada$1,799Review
Nectar Luxe8.699.08.77.96.86.5109.210Memory Foam13.75"Medium2.45"5.37"365 nightsUSA, Canada$1,249Review
DreamCloud Hybrid8.668.09.29.38.98.58.08.110Hybrid12.50"Medium-Firm2.48"9.05"365 nightsUSA, Canada$699Review
Nectar Premier8.629.07.98.87.97.29.08.910Memory Foam13.00"Medium2.12"6.38"365 nightsUSA, Canada$949Review
Nectar Hybrid8.599.08.28.08.78.78.08.310Hybrid12.00"Medium-Firm2.37"9.87"365 nightsUSA, Canada$799Review
Nectar Premier Hybrid8.539.08.27.87.87.39.08.110Memory Foam Hybrid13.00"Medium2.54"7.41"365 nightsUSA, Canada$1,099Review
Nectar Classic8.529.08.07.49.48.28.08.310Memory Foam11.50"Medium-Firm1.91"8.07"365 nightsUSA, Canada$649Review
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