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Layla vs. Nectar

Derek Hales

Written by: Derek Hales

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Layla and Nectar are two memory foam mattress options designed for a wide range of sleepers. Nectar offers three current models (all 100% foam), while Layla has two models—an all foam and a hybrid. Which is right for you? Let’s find out.

Layla

Layla memory foam mattress logo
9.54 Average Score

Nectar

Nectar Premier Copper Logo
9.72 Average Score

Layla Mattresses

LaylaScoreRead ReviewCheck Price
Layla (original) 9.49 Read Review Check Price
Layla Hybrid 9.59 Read Review Check Price

The two Layla mattresses are flippable, which provides two different firmnesses within a single mattress. For the sake of simplicity, this review focuses on the test results of the softer side of each mattress.

Nectar Mattresses

NectarScoreRead ReviewCheck Price
Nectar (original) 9.01 Read ReviewCheck Price
Nectar Premier 9.43 Read Review Check Price
Nectar Premier Copper 9.50 Read Review Check Price

Layla

Type: Memory Foam or Hybrid
Firmness Range: 4.5 – 8
Price Range: $949- $1,499 (queen)

Best For

  • Flippable firmness
  • More bounce
  • Fast response time

Nectar

Type: Memory Foam
Firmness Range: 5.5 – 6.5
Price Range: $799 – $1,699 (queen)

Best For

  • Classic memory foam feel, high contour and hug
  • Excellent pressure relief

Our Verdict

In today’s match-up of Layla vs. Nectar, we’re looking at a head-to-head of memory foam mattresses. Nectar offers three different mattresses, with excellent cooling and a balanced feel.

On the opposite end we have Layla, which offers two mattresses with a flippable design for two different firmnesses.

While both mattresses struggled with edge support, they did offer fast response time (except for the Nectar Original) and good pressure relief.

In my view, this is really a contest between the 2 Layla mattresses vs. Nectar’s Premier & Premier Copper. The original Nectar mattress feels like a very distant last place, with worse cooling, the worst response time, unimpressive edge support, and lacking sex performance.

When we exclude the original Nectar the choice becomes much harder. Looking at both our objective data and subjective experiences, both Layla and Nectar performed extremely similarly. My ultra brief recommendation for each mattress looks like this:

Buy Nectar Premier Copper if you want the best memory foam experience. It slightly edges out the rest of the field.

Buy the Layla Hybrid if you care at all about flippable comfort, you want the best cooling, or you want the best sex performance.

There is nothing wrong with the Layla memory foam or Nectar Premier, I just think the others edge them out by a bit. So if price is a bit flexible it’s better to go with the higher performance mattress.

In This Comparison
Compare the Models | Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Summary

Compare the Models

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We score each mattress using a series of performance tests. Here is a full comparison of all current models we’ve tested between Layla vs. Nectar.

This first table shows the factor scoring of all current models that we have tested:

FactorLayla OriginalNectar OriginalLayla HybridNectar PremierNectar Premier Copper
Cooling 9.5 9.0 9.5 9.5 9.5
Motion Transfer 10 10 10 1010
Response 10 7.5 10 1010
Edge Support 8.4 8.4 8.4 7.98.4
Sex 9.3 8.8 9.4 9.18.9
Pressure Relief 9.5 9.5 10 9.5 9.5
Off-Gassing 9.8 9.7 9.7 9.79.8
Company 9.8 10 9.8 109.8

This second table shows the testing data from each test. In many cases, the difference between scores can be minimal, but this table helps to highlight these differences in a visible way.

FactorLayla OriginalNectar OriginalLayla HybridNectar PremierNectar Premier Copper
Overall 9.49 9.01 9.59 9.439.50
Max Temp.90.1°90.6°92.3°90.5°90.6°
Max Sinkage2.35″2.03″2.33″2.23″2.22″
Total Motion Transfer 4.45 m/s² 2.67 m/s² 2.45 m/s² 2.80 m/s² 1.88 m/s²
Response Time0.3 sec.3.0 sec.0.4 sec.0.4 sec.0.3 sec.
Total Bounce7.51″4.76″8.02″7.10″5.14″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage6.25″6.25″6.25″7.25″6.25″
Edge Support – Lying SupportFairFair Very Good Very GoodExcellent
Sex Overall 9.3 8.8 9.49.18.9
Comfort Material5″ (soft side) 1″ (firm side)5.0″4.5″ (soft side) 2.5″ (firm side)6.0″5.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellStrongModerate Strong StrongStrong
Off-Gassing – Days3 days4 days4 days4 days3 days
Trial120 nights365 nights 120 nights 365 nights 365 nights
Warranty10 yearsLifetime 10 years Lifetime Lifetime

Best Mattress For

Before we get into the gritty details, let’s honor some specific mattresses first. The mattresses noted below are recognized as the best for each respective performance category.

Depending on what exactly you’re looking for, you may find Layla or Nectar to be best suited for your needs.

FactorWinnerValue
Best OverallLayla Hybrid9.59
Best CoolingLayla Hybrid9.5 – score
Most Sinkage Layla Original 2.35″
Least SinkageNectar Original2.03″
Lowest Motion TransferNectar Premier Copper1.88 m/s²
Fastest Response Time Layla Original and Nectar Premier Copper 0.3 sec.
Slowest Response TimeNectar Original3.0 sec.
Most BounceLayla Hybrid8.02″
Least BounceNectar Original4.76″
Best Edge SupportTie (between all except Nectar Premier)6.25″ max sinkage
Best for Sex Layla Hybrid 9.4 – score
Best Pressure Relief Layla Hybrid 10 – score
Least Off-Gassing Layla Original or Nectar Premier CopperStrong, 3 days
Best CompanyNectar365-night trial, Lifetime warranty

Performance Tests

We test 9 different factors that impact the comfort and feel of the mattress, as well as assessing the company as a whole.

Testing categories include:

  1. Cooling
  2. Sinkage
  3. Motion Transfer
  4. Response
  5. Bounce
  6. Edge Support
  7. Sex
  8. Pressure Relief
  9. Off-Gassing
  10. Company

Cooling Test

Between the Layla and Nectar mattresses, they were both good. Each brand has its own advantages, like the coils in the Layla Hybrid or the copper-infused phase change cover in the Nectar Premier Copper.

Gel memory foam throughout helps all of these mattresses to avoid heat retention and keep the sleeping surface cool.

Cooling TestScoreBaselineMax TempEnding Temp
Layla Original9.584.9°90.1°84.2°
Nectar Original9.083.0°90.6°85.0°
Layla Hybrid9.588.0°92.3°86.9°
Nectar Premier9.580.7°90.5°86.6°
Nectar Premier Copper9.584.4°90.6°87.2°
  • 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

The cooling performance of both Layla and Nectar is good overall. Scores range between 9.0-9.5 from both brands. This is a solid performance, especially for memory foam mattresses.

The best option from Layla is the Layla Hybrid. Adding coils to the memory foam design allows for air to flow freely and promotes heat dissipation.

If you’re looking at Nectar, the best cooling has got to be the Nectar Premier Copper. This mattress uses a copper-infused phase change cover and a gel memory foam top layer. Both of these design decisions help to improve cooling performance and make the mattress very comfortable.

Compare the Models

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.

Layla Original

Nectar Original

Layla Hybrid

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Copper

Sinkage Test

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

Sinkage TestDepthMax Sinkage
Layla OriginalModerate2.35″
Nectar OriginalModerate2.03″
Layla HybridModerate2.33″
Nectar PremierModerate2.23″
Nectar Premier CopperModerate2.22″

Between all five of these mattresses, the sinkage was consistently similar. At the lowest end of the sinkage spectrum is the Nectar Original (2.03″) and the mattress with the most sinkage is the Layla Original (2.35″).

The one exception to this is the firm side on the Layla Original and Hybrid. The firmer sides of these mattresses have less sinkage than the softer sides, as to be expected.

Layla Original – soft side

Layla memory foam - soft side - sinkage test

Layla Original – firm side

Layla memory foam - firm side - sinkage test

On the firmer side of the Layla Original, there was only about 1.6″ of sinkage, about 30% less sinkage than on the soft side. read our full Layla review and Layla Hybrid review for more info.

For comparison, the average amount of sinkage is 2.20″, considering all mattresses tested to date.

Layla Hybrid – soft side

Layla soft side sinkage test

Layla Hybrid – firm side

Layla hybrid firm sinkage test

The difference on the Layla Hybrid was a little less drastic, with about 15% less sinkage on the firm side than on the soft side.

On the Nectar Original, we noted 2.03″ of sinkage, just slightly below the average and still in the moderate range.

Nectar sinkage test

The Nectar Premier and Premier Copper have a bit more sinkage, closer to the average 2.2″ range.

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier memory foam sinkage test

Nectar Premier Copper

Nectar Premier Copper sinkage test

Again, none of these sinkage numbers are that different compared to each other. When it comes to sinkage, both Layla and Nectar are highly similar.

Motion Transfer Test

The chart below shows the results of our motion transfer tests.

The maximum acceleration (Max Acc.) is the amount of motion that was measured after dropping a ball on the mattress. The minimum acceleration (Min Acc.) marks the motion documented in the inverse direction.

Sinkage TestScoreMax Acc.Min Acc.Acc. Range
Layla Original 10 1.93 m/s² -2.52 m/s² 4.45 m/s²
Nectar Original 10 1.98 m/s²-0.69 m/s²2.67 m/s²
Layla Hybrid 10 1.10 m/s²-1.35 m/s²2.45 m/s²
Nectar Premier 10 1.30 m/s² -1.50 m/s² 2.80 m/s²
Nectar Premier Copper 10 0.8 m/s²-1.08 m/s²1.88 m/s²

Layla and Nectar both had excellent levels of motion transfer, all below 5.0 m/s². Across all mattresses that we’ve tested to date, the average is 5.89 m/s².

Compared to most mattresses, both Layla and Nectar are among the very best we’ve tested to date. If you exclude the Layla memory foam mattress, which was closer to average, the other 4 Nectar & Layla mattresses represent 4 of the top 11 rankings for least motion transfer.

The level of motion transfer on the Layla vs. Nectar mattresses is documented in the videos below.

Layla Original

Nectar Original

Layla Hybrid

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Copper

The graphs below show a quantifiable version of motion transfer based on accelerometer data.

Layla Original: Accelerometer Data

Layla memory foam - motion transfer - soft side

Nectar Original: Accelerometer Data

Nectar motion transfer graph

As you can see in the graph, both mattresses hit a similar max, around 2.0 m/s², but Nectar was able to restrict that motion a bit faster than Layla.

By 0.4 seconds, the motion on Nectar had basically been absorbed into the mattress and on Layla it was absorbed around 0.5 seconds.

Of course, the difference is truly minimal, but for the sake of a true comparison, it feels relevant to note the difference in performance.

If you’d like to see the motion transfer chart for each specific model please see our full reviews:

Response Test

Memory foam is oftentimes slower than the response time for other mattresses. On average, mattresses are mostly recovered by 0.6 seconds and completely recovered by 0.9 seconds.

The table below shows the response time for Layla and Nectar mattresses.

Response TestScore Mostly Recovered Completely Recovered
Layla Original100.3 seconds0.7 seconds
Nectar Original7.53.0 seconds5.0 seconds
Layla Hybrid100.4 seconds0.5 seconds
Nectar Premier100.4 seconds0.8 seconds
Nectar Premier Copper100.3 seconds0.5 seconds

All Layla and Nectar mattresses performed better than average except for the Nectar Original. The Original takes over 5X longer to completely recover from the weight of the ball.

Excluding the Nectar Original, for most sleepers, the response time provided by the Nectar and Layla mattresses will be more than fast enough. All of the mattresses quickly adapt to changes in weight, pressure, and movement. As a result, there is little risk of sleepers feeling stuck or otherwise having difficulty moving.

That said, the Nectar Original is very likely going to be too slow for many sleepers. The foams simply take a long time to recover. As a result, some sleepers may feel stuck and dislike the feeling of being overly enveloped by the foams.

The Nectar Original is the 3rd slowest responding mattress out of all mattresses we’ve tested to date.

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

Layla Original

Nectar Original

Layla Hybrid

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Copper

Bounce Test

Bounce is a preferential factor, but definitely still worth talking about here in this comparison. When it comes to Layla and Nectar, bounce is low to moderate, depending on exactly which model you’re looking at.

Bounce TestAmount of BounceMax DepthMax ReboundBounce Range
Layla OriginalModerate5.15″2.36″7.51″
Nectar OriginalLow4.12″0.64″4.76″
Layla HybridModerate5.54″2.48″8.02″
Nectar PremierModerate6.12″0.98″7.10″
Nectar Premier CopperLow4.66″0.48″5.14″

The mattress with the lowest level of bounce is the Nectar Original, which was as to be expected. The Nectar Original has a max bounce range of 4.76″.

Considering how this mattress performed on the response and motion transfer tests, it’s clear to see that the foams used in this mattress rapid dissipate energy. This means less bounce, slower response, and limited motion transfer.

The Nectar Premier Copper is also pretty low when it comes to bounce range—a max of 5.14″. I would describe this as “low” bounce.

The Layla, Layla Hybrid, and the Nectar Premier all have slightly higher levels of bounce, between 7-8″. I would describe this as a “moderate” level a bounce, albeit on the low end of moderate (which I usually think of as 8-12″).

You can also check out these results in the short video clips below.

Layla Original

Nectar Original

Layla Hybrid

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Copper

Edge Support Test

Between the Layla and Nectar, neither mattress was really that impressive when it comes to sitting edge support. The max point sinkage was 6.25″ on the original models and even worse on the Nectar Premier.

Check out the table below for a full look at edge support on the complete collection:

Edge Support TestScoreMax SinkageLying Support
Layla Original 8.4 6.25″ Fair
Nectar Original 8.4 6.25″Fair
Layla Hybrid 8.4 6.25″ Very Good
Nectar Premier 7.9 7.25″Very Good
Nectar Premier Copper 8.4 6.25″Excellent

The average edge support compression across all mattresses we’ve tested to date is 4.72″ of max sinkage. So both of these originals are beyond that.

All of the models from Layla and Nectar leave something to be desired for edge support.

Layla – Sitting

Layla memory foam - soft side - edge support (body weight)

Nectar – Sitting

Nectar edge support (body weight only)

This much sinkage results in feeling unsupported and uncomfortable when sitting directly on the edge of the mattress.

And the problems continue when lying on the edge of these mattresses as well.

Layla – Lying

Layla Mf Soft Side Sleeping

Nectar – Lying

Nectar Edge Support Side Sleeping

As you can see, it’s very difficult to get the support you need at the edge when there is this much compression. When lying on the edge of these mattresses, I often felt like I was going to roll right off of the edge.

Layla Hybrid vs. Nectar Premier

The Layla Hybrid vs. Nectar Premier both have better lying support than their original counterparts.

Layla Hybrid – Sitting

Layla - soft side - edge support when sitting on edge (body weight only)

Nectar Premier – Sitting

Nectar Premier memory foam edge support - body weight only

Both the Layla Hybrid and Nectar Premier had a lot of sinkage directly at the edge, but the Nectar Premier was 1″ deeper than the Layla.

Layla Hybrid – Lying

Layla Hybrid Soft Side Sleeping

Nectar Premier – Lying

Nectar Premier memory foam sleeping (weighted vest)

The last mattress that we’re going to look at in this comparison is the Nectar Premier Copper.

Nectar Premier Copper – Sitting

Nectar Premier Copper edge support (body weight only)

Nectar Premier Copper – Lying

Nectar Premier Copper - body weight only

While the Nectar Premier Copper was the same as the field for sitting support (at 6.25″ of compression), it was notably better when it came to edge support while lying. I felt fully supported while lying directly on the edge.

When it comes to edge support, be it lying or sitting, the Nectar Premier Copper is the only mattress from Layla or Nectar that I was reasonably happy with.

Sex Test

Moving on through our review, let’s talk about sex. Sex performance is an important part of the overall experience for couples.

The table below shows five factors that we believe have the strongest connection to sex performance.

Sex TestSex ScoreBounce Edge SupportNoisePressure ReliefCooling
Layla Original 9.3 9.4 8.4 10 9.5 9.5
Nectar Original8.8 8.78.4109.59.0
Layla Hybrid 9.4 9.5 8.4 10 10 9.5
Nectar Premier9.19.3 7.9109.59.5
Nectar Premier Copper8.98.88.4109.59.5

The factors are weighted based on their importance.

Here’s a look at our sex formula:

Sex Score Formula = (Bounce * 0.6) + (Edge Support * 0.2) + (Noise * 0.1) + (Pressure Relief * 0.05) + (Cooling * 0.05)

We use the following scores, plugged into the formula, to derive a sex score for each mattress.

Layla

Layla Mf Soft Foam Materials

Nectar

Nectar Premier memory foam support layer

Considering sex, the Layla Hybrid is the winner in this comparison, coming in with a score of 9.4. Being the only hybrid in this comparison, the Layla Hybrid has some real advantages when it comes to the ‘dance with no pants.’

The Layla Hybrid offers more bounce, good cooling, pressure relief, and minimal noise. Layla’s kryptonite here is the poor edge support. It’s more sinkage than we see on average, which may cause issues for some people who are specifically looking for good edge support.

The Layla Original (9.3) and Nectar Premier (9.1) are close runner-ups to the Hybrid. They have a little less bounce and slightly poorer edge support, but most of the other factors are consistent with the performance of the Hybrid.

Coming in at the bottom of the ranks for sex, we’ve got the Nectar Original (8.8) and the Nectar Premier Copper (8.9).

These two mattresses have the lowest amount of bounce and poorer edge support as well. If you’re looking for the best sex performance, you’re likely not going to find it on these mattresses.

Pressure Relief Test

Pressure Relief TestScoreComfort LayerTotal Thickness
Layla Original 9.5 soft: 5″ / firm: 1″10.5″
Nectar Original 9.5 5.0″12″
Layla Hybrid 10 soft: 4.5″ / firm: 2.5″13″
Nectar Premier 9.5 6.0″13″
Nectar Premier Copper 9.5 5.0″14″

Layla vs. Nectar

Comparing the original Layla to the Nectar, the top layers are similar. Both have a 3.0″ top layer of gel memory foam followed by a 2.0″ layer of transitional poly foam.

Layla’s poly foam is convoluted, which does increase airflow, but I didn’t notice any major differences in terms of cooling performance.

Layla Original

Layla memory foam soft side
soft side on top / firm side on bottom

Nectar Original

Nectar foam material layers

The Layla Original is flippable and the comparison image above shows the softer side on top. If you’re lying on the firmer side, the comfort layer will be the 1.0″ gel memory foam directly followed by the support foam.

Honestly, the experience isn’t great on the firm side and I found the pressure relief to be substantially worse than on the soft side of the Layla. While I’m a fan of the Layla original’s soft side, I would recommend different mattresses if you’re planning to sleep mostly on the firm side.

Nectar Premier vs. Premier Copper

Between Nectar Premier and the Premier Copper, the main difference is the comfort layer. On the Premier, there is a 3.0″ layer of gel memory foam with a 3.0″ transitional poly foam.

On the Premier Copper, that top layer is increased to 4.0″ thick gel memory foam with a single 1.0″ thick poly foam transitional layer.

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Mf Foam Layers

Nectar Premier Copper

Nectar Premier Copper mattress materials

Both of these mattresses offer sufficient support, but the thicker memory foam on the Premier Copper does tend to offer better pressure relief. If you’re a heavier weight sleeper especially, the extra thick top layer on the Premier Copper may be the better choice.

Pressure Relief on the Layla Hybrid

On the Layla Hybrid, pressure relief was excellent. When lying on the softer side, it has a 2.5″ top layer of copper gel memory foam followed by a 2.0″ convoluted poly foam layer.

Layla Hybrid

Layla Hybrid soft material layers
Layla Hybrid soft material layers

The 6.0″ pocketed coil layer provides the support for either side of the mattress. At the bottom of the mattress is a 1.5″ poly foam followed by a 1.0″ layer of gel memory foam.

If you’re lying on the firm side, this 2.5″ of material will be the comfort layer. Overall, I would say this mattress has better pressure relief than the original Layla.

Off-Gassing Test

Off-gassing is a natural part of any foam mattress and the scores from Layla and Nectar were similar. Check the table below for full details.

Off-Gassing TestScoreInitial SmellOff-Gassing Period
Layla Original9.8Strong3 days
Nectar Original9.7Moderate4 days
Layla Hybrid9.7Strong4 days
Nectar Premier9.7Strong4 days
Nectar Premier Copper9.8Strong3 days

Both lines of mattresses had relatively strong smells right out of the box.

These odors took 3-4 days to fully dissipate from the mattress when left uncovered with bedding in an open room with good ventilation.

These results were about as I expected considering their makeup of primarily memory foam.

Company

Looking specifically at company policy, Nectar takes the win here, but only because of the extended trial period. Check out the top company policies below.

Company LaylaNectar
Trial Period120 nights 365 nights
WarrantyLifetime (limited) Lifetime (limited)
ShippingFreeFree
ReturnsFreeFree
Country of OriginUSAGlobal manufacturing; ships from USA

Both Layla and Nectar have a lifetime limited warranty and free shipping / returns. They both also ship from the USA.

That leaves the only difference to be the trial period. Layla offers a 120-night trial period, but Nectar over doubles that with a 365-night trial period.

Nectar Mattress
Nectar – memory foam mattress

If after an entire year of sleeping on the mattress you decide that the Nectar is not right for you, you can return the mattress for a 100% refund.

Firmness

Both Layla and Nectar offer a range of firmnesses, although Layla tends to cast a wider net. Check the table below to see the full range.

FirmnessOut of 10
Layla Original5 / 8Soft + Firm
Nectar Original6.5Medium
Layla Hybrid 4.5 / 7.5 Soft + Firm
Nectar Premier5.5Medium
Nectar Premier Copper5Medium

The interesting thing about Layla is that the flippable design allows for 2 firmnesses within a single mattress.

Layla memory foam - firmness tag
Layla memory foam – firmness tag

I will say that the soft sides of both the Layla and the Layla Hybrid are more supportive and comfortable than the firm side.

I found both firm sides to lack pressure relief and not have an adequate amount of comfort material before reaching the support layers. In general, I’m not blown away with the firm side of the original Layla mattress. However, their are additional comfort materials on the Layla Hybrid firm side, making it a superior option.

Nectar offers a more narrow firmness range, between 5 and 6.5 out of 10, but for most sleepers, that’s kind of the sweet spot of what is comfortable.

Support & Sleeping Positions

Regardless of your weight or sleeping position, it is possible for a wide range of sleepers to find anything in the 5 – 6.5 range to be comfortable.

Are Nectar mattresses right for you?

Sleeper WeightStomach SleepersSide SleepersBack Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.YesYesYes
150-250 lbs.Yes YesYes
250-300 lbs.YesYesYes

Sleepers who are looking for a softer or firmer feel may benefit from the Layla or Layla Hybrid. The Layla is slightly firmer on both sides than the Layla Hybrid.

Is the soft side of the Layla right for you?

Sleeper WeightStomach SleepersSide SleepersBack Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.YesYesYes
150-250 lbs.Yes YesYes
250-300 lbs.YesYesYes

Is the firm side of the Layla right for you?

Sleeper WeightStomach SleepersSide SleepersBack Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.MaybeNoMaybe
150-250 lbs.MaybeNoMaybe
250-300 lbs.YesMaybeYes

Is the soft side of the Layla Hybrid right for you?

Sleeper WeightStomach SleeperSide SleeperBack Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.YesYesYes
150-225 lbs.YesYesYes
225-300 lbs.MaybeMaybeMaybe

Is the firm side of the Layla Hybrid right for you?

Sleeper WeightStomach SleepersSide SleepersBack Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.YesMaybeYes
150-250 lbs.Yes MaybeYes
250-300 lbs.YesYesYes

Design

Both the Nectar and the Layla are designed as memory foam mattresses. So what separates these mattresses? Check out the table below to find out.

DesignTypeFlippable?
Layla OriginalMemory FoamYes
Nectar Original Memory Foam No
Layla HybridHybrid Yes
Nectar Premier Memory Foam No
Nectar Premier Copper Memory Foam No

Layla

Support layer on the Layla memory foam

Nectar

Nectar Premier Copper Close

#1. Flippable. The Layla and Layla Hybrid are both flippable designs. This means that they have a softer side and a firmer side. If you’re not sure if you’d like a softer mattress or a softer mattress, the Layla could be right for you.

#2. Profile Thickness. Nectar has a bit of a thicker profile, but not necessarily a thicker layer of comfort material. That being said, if you like the aesthetic look of a taller mattress, Nectar is a great pick.

#3. Foam vs. Hybrid. One mattress that stands out in this pack is the Layla Hybrid. This is the only mattress in this comparison that is a hybrid—using both foam and coils. Coils help provide better cooling, pressure relief, higher bounce, and improved edge support.

Materials

Here is a breakdown of the insides of Layla vs. Nectar:

Layla Original

Layla memory foam soft side

Layla Original

  • Cover: polyester + viscose blend
  • 3.0″ copper gel memory foam
  • 2.0″ poly foam (transitional)
  • 4.5″ support foam
  • 1.0″ copper gel memory foam

Nectar Original

Nectar foam material layers

Nectar Original

  • Cover: thin, removable with zipper
  • 3.0″ gel memory foam
  • 2.0″ poly foam (transitional)
  • 7.0″ support foam

Layla Hybrid

Layla Hybrid soft material layers

Layla Hybrid

  • Cover: polyester + viscose blend
  • 2.5″ copper gel memory foam
  • 2.0″ poly foam (transitional)
  • 6.0″ pocketed coils
  • 1.5″ poly foam
  • 1.0″ copper gel memory foam

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Mf Foam Layers

Nectar Premier

  • Cover: thin, removable with zipper
  • 3.0″ gel memory foam
  • 3.0″ poly foam (transitional)
  • 7.0″ support foam

Nectar Premier Copper

Nectar Premier Copper mattress materials

Nectar Premier Copper

  • Cover: thin, removable with zipper
  • 4.0″ gel memory foam
  • 1.0″ poly foam (transitional)
  • 9.0″ support foam

Layla vs. Nectar: Which Should You Buy?

So when it comes to these two similar memory foam mattress companies, which is right for you? It can be tricky to know so here is a quick round-up of all five mattresses we’ve talked about above.

Who is each mattress best for? Here is a low down.

The original Layla mattress is best for sleepers who want the contour, hug, and pressure relief of a memory foam mattress. Additionally, sleepers who also want a little more softness, ideally a 5 out of 10 on the softer side. While the original Layla mattress is flippable, I am just not overly impressed with the comfort or support dynamic on the firm side. If you plan to mostly use the soft side then the Layla original is a great choice. However, if you want to use the firm side I would recommend a different mattress.

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The Layla Hybrid mattress is best for sleepers who like the feel of memory foam, but want a little more bounce, better cooling, and better sex performance. While the original Layla leaves much to be desired on the firm side, the design of the Layla Hybrid mattress solves many of these issues. It utilizes a more robust comfort layer with thicker materials. As a result, the Layla Hybrid mattress is a good choice whether you plan to sleep on the soft or the firm side.

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The original Nectar mattress is best for sleepers who enjoy a traditional memory foam feel. It has got a slow response and sharper contour that creates a classic memory foam hug around the body. The slightly firmer feel with a 6.5 firmness makes it better suited for sleepers with heavier bodies, especially back and stomach sleepers. Lighter-weight side sleepers in particular should probably avoid this model.

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The Nectar Premier mattress is best for a wide variety of sleepers. The 5.5 firmness, good cooling, good pressure relief, and supportive design make it well suited for most body types and sleeping positions. If you just need a great all-around mattress in the middle price tier this it. The only major downside is a lack of edge support. If you utilize your mattress edges often (sitting, sleeping, sex, etc.) then you should pick something else.

Read our full Nectar Premier mattress review.

The Nectar Premier Copper mattress is best for a variety of sleepers. It shares many similarities to the Nectar Premier mattress, but improves edge support. If you like the sounds of the Nectar Premier, but want better edge support then the Nectar Premier Copper mattress is the right choice. This is one of the best memory foam mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Read our full Nectar Premier Copper mattress review.

About Derek Hales

Derek Hales

Derek Hales is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NapLab.com. He has been featured in Fast Company, Reader's Digest, Business Insider, Realtor.com, Huffington Post, Washington Post, AskMen, and She Knows. Derek has personally tested over 320+ mattresses and hundreds of pillows, sheets, beds, and other sleep products.

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