Nectar Mattress Comparison

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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.

Among the Nectar mattresses, the top recommendation is the Nectar Ultra. This only considers all-foam models. If we also consider Nectar hybrids, the top pick is actually the Nectar Ultra Hybrid, a similar design to the Nectar Ultra but with a pocketed coil base.

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.

Note: This list is exclusively looking at foam Nectar mattresses, not hybrid Nectar models.

Best For	Nectar
Overall	Nectar Ultra Hybrid
Side Sleepers	Nectar Luxe Hybrid
Stomach or Back Sleepers	Nectar Classic
Heavy People	Nectar Luxe
Cooling	Nectar Ultra
Affordable	Nectar Premier
Back Pain	Nectar Hybrid
Sex	Nectar Hybrid
Soft Mattress	Nectar Ultra Hybrid
Medium-Firm Mattress	Nectar Classic
Firm Mattress	N/A

The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 8 mattresses were tested for this comparison, with the bulk of the detailed comparison focusing only on the all-foam models.

Nectar All-Foam Mattresses

Nectar Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Classic	8.52	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Luxe	8.69	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Premier	8.62	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Ultra	8.81	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price

Nectar Hybrid Mattresses

Nectar Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Hybrid	8.59	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Luxe Hybrid	8.86	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Premier Hybrid	8.53	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Nectar Ultra Hybrid	8.99	Memory Foam Hybrid	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 Nectar foam mattresses in those particular tests.

Factor	Winner	Score
Best Overall	Nectar Ultra Hybrid	8.99
Best Cooling	Nectar Ultra + Nectar Ultra Hybrid	10
Most Sinkage	Nectar Ultra Hybrid	3.23″
Least Sinkage	Nectar Classic	1.91″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Nectar Ultra	9.1
Fastest Response Time	Nectar Luxe Hybrid	9.0
Most Bounce	Nectar Hybrid	9.87″
Least Bounce	Nectar Ultra	3.85″
Best Edge Support	Nectar Classic	9.4
Best for Sex	Nectar Hybrid	8.7
Best Pressure Relief	Nectar Luxe Hybrid, Nectar Ultra Hybrid, Nectar Luxe, Nectar Ultra	10
Least Off-Gassing	Nectar Luxe	9.2

Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Nectar ranges in firmness from 4 to 6 out of 10.

Most Nectar mattresses have a medium to medium-firm feel, and this should be suitable for the vast majority of sleepers. They also offer a soft mattress option, with the Nectar Ultra Hybrid. They do not make a firm mattress.

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

Nectar All-Foam Mattresses

Firmness	Rating	Feel
Nectar Classic	6	Medium-Firm
Nectar Premier	5	Medium
Nectar Luxe	5	Medium
Nectar Ultra	5	Medium

Nectar Hybrid Mattresses

Firmness	Rating	Feel
Nectar Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Nectar Premier Hybrid	5	Medium
Nectar Luxe Hybrid	5	Medium
Nectar Ultra Hybrid	4	Soft

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.

Below, we have a deep-dive comparison on the 4 Nectar all-foam mattresses. The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.

Factor	Nectar Classic	Nectar Premier	Nectar Luxe	Nectar Ultra
Overall Score	8.52	8.62	8.69	8.81
Cooling	9.0	9.0	9.0	10
Motion Transfer	8.0	7.9	8.7	9.1
Response	7.4	8.8	7.9	5.6
Edge Support	9.4	7.9	6.8	8.1
Sex	8.2	7.2	6.5	6.4
Pressure Relief	8.0	9.0	10	10
Off-Gassing	8.3	8.9	9.2	8.6
Company	10	10	10	10

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 400+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Factor	Nectar Classic	Nectar Premier	Nectar Luxe	Nectar Ultra
Price (Queen)	$649	$949	$1,249	$1,799
Cooling	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Outstanding
Sinkage – Depth	1.91″	2.12″	2.45″	3.06″
Sinkage – Feel	Minimal	Moderate	Deep	Extremely Deep
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	9.49 m/s²	9.77 m/s²	7.88 m/s²	7.06 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.6 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.5 sec.	0.9 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.3 sec.	0.7 sec.	1.2 sec.	1.8 sec.
Bounce – Height	8.07″	6.38″	5.37″	3.85″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Low	Very Low	Extremely Low
Edge Support – Sitting	3.25″	4.75″	5.75″	4.50″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good	Fair	Good
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.00″	5.50″	6.00″	7.00″
Mattress Thickness	11.50″	13.00″	13.75″	15.00″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	6 days	4 days	3 days	5 days
Trial	365 nights	365 nights	365 nights	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime

Nectar mattresses use a modern memory foam that includes a number of cooling material infusions, depending on the model.

These design choices culminate in an average cooling score of 9.3 across Nectar’s four foam models. This is a fantastic score, especially considering no one mattress is lower than a 9.0.

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

Cooling Test	Score	Baseline	Max. Temp.	Ending Temp.
Nectar Classic	9.0	76.5°	88.3°	80.5°
Nectar Premier	9.0	76.1°	88.6°	80.7°
Nectar Luxe	9.0	75.4°	87.1°	81.4°
Nectar Ultra	10	75.5°	85.8°	77.3°

• 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.

The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6. By this measure, even Nectar’s Classic model is above average, and that is available for only $649 for a queen.

Every tier level includes some level of cooling fabric sewn into its knit cover. The first upgrade, the Nectar Premier, has 60% more, and the two higher tiers have 3 to 4x more. Of course, each model has more and more foam, especially memory foam, which increases the potential for heat buildup.

To further combat this, the Premier model and up use phase-change material, which is meant to draw heat away and provide a “cool-to-the-touch” feel. The final version of Nectar’s cooling tech includes copper in the cover to resist heat retention.

The Nectar Luxe mattress has the best cooling the company offers, earning a 10/10 in our test. Thick and soft, as it was, the mattress has an almost eerily cool feel to it, thanks to the design of its cooling cover.

Across Nectar’s full lineup, they offer the full range of sinkage measurements from minimal to extremely deep. It’s simple: the more money you pay, the more foam and more sinkage you get.

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

Sinkage Test	Sinkage Feel	Sinkage Depth
Nectar Classic	Minimal	1.91″
Nectar Premier	Moderate	2.12″
Nectar Luxe	Deep	2.45″
Nectar Ultra	Extremely Deep	3.06″

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

The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.21″.

Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Nectar Classic and Nectar Premier would both be the best choices for those who prefer back or stomach sleeping. Lightweight sleepers may also prefer the Premier, as lighter bodies don’t need as much material to sink down into.

Generally, side sleepers enjoy a deeper level of sinkage, as that typically translates to better pressure relief and contour. While I find all of the foam Nectar models to be more than adequate for side sleeping, the absolute best side sleeping experience will be had on the Nectar Luxe or Nectar Ultra.

As memory foam is the topmost, prominent material in these mattresses, they will provide a dramatic contour and hug around your body. The greater the sinkage, the more intense this sensation will be.

When it comes to motion transfer, Nectar foam mattresses aren’t quite as good as we would have expected, but they are better than most mattresses, on average.

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

Motion Transfer Test	Score	Acc. Range
Nectar Classic	8.0	9.49 m/s²
Nectar Premier	7.9	9.77 m/s²
Nectar Luxe	8.7	7.88 m/s²
Nectar Ultra	9.1	7.06 m/s²

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

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

The Nectar Classic and Nectar Premier both fall a little short of this average score. These models lack the thicker comfort layers of the higher tiers, especially the memory foam layer.

Memory foam is an effective material when it comes to absorbing energy. When we get up to 3 and 4″ of memory foam, seen on the Nectar Luxe and Nectar Ultra models, we see exceptionally low levels of motion transfer.

If you or your partner are sensitive to movements disturbing your sleep, then the extra money to upgrade to the Luxe or Ultra is your best bet.

Response time is a performance metric that many memory foam mattresses struggle with, and the Nectar foam models are not an exception.

Across its price tiers, the Nectar foam models averaged a response time score of 7.4, with the lowest at 5.6 and the highest at 8.8.

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

Response Test	Score	Mostly Recovered	Completely Recovered
Nectar Classic	7.4	0.6 seconds	1.3 seconds
Nectar Premier	8.8	0.4 seconds	0.7 seconds
Nectar Luxe	7.9	0.5 seconds	1.2 seconds
Nectar Ultra	5.6	0.9 seconds	1.8 seconds

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

The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8. So, at best, the Nectar Premier is simply average, and it is the most responsive mattress among the brand’s foam models.

The Nectar Classic and Nectar Luxe have a noticeably slower feel, but are still in the realm of normal/acceptable.

However, the Nectar Ultra has an intensely sluggish feel to it. Anybody familiar with classic memory foam will recognize this sort of cratering sensation, which makes it more difficult to shift positions and move around on.

This slow material response may be too much for some sleepers, but it can be an indicator of positive trade-offs, like better pressure relief. Before buying the Nectar Ultra, be sure you’re not going to be bothered by this slow response time.

Next, let’s talk about bounce. Similar to sinkage, our bounce measurements follow the price tiers of each Nectar foam mattress. The least expensive tier has moderate bounce, and each tier trends lower and lower until there’s nearly no bounce at all.

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

Bounce Test	Bounce Feel	Bounce Height
Nectar Classic	Moderate	8.07″
Nectar Premier	Low	6.38″
Nectar Luxe	Very Low	5.37″
Nectar Ultra	Extremely Low	3.85″

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

The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 8.74″.

The Nectar Classic is the only foam Nectar model that we could say has any substantial bounce to it. At 8.07″, it’s less than average, but still within my ideal range for general movement.

As the price goes up and the more memory foam is added to each Nectar tier, the bounce reduces to 3.85″. In our tests, the ball does not rebound over the mattress once dropped, demonstrating the lack of pushback sleepers will get during any sort of movement.

If you like the feel of memory foam, this may not bother you. However, it’s fair to say that the Nectar foam mattresses do not have a lively feel that is easy to move around on.

The Nectar foam mattresses are a little worse than average when it comes to edge support. Unlike their hybrid counterparts, there is no separate, physical material to reinforce their edge. This is especially notable as you actually get worse edge support in the more expensive tiers.

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

Edge Support Test	Score	Sitting Sinkage	Lying Support
Nectar Classic	9.4	3.25″	Excellent
Nectar Premier	7.9	4.75″	Good
Nectar Luxe	6.8	5.75″	Fair
Nectar Ultra	8.1	4.50″	Good

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

The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7. The 4 Nectar foam models averaged an edge support score of 8.1.

The Nectar Classic shines in both sitting and lying support at the edge, as its softer comfort layer is the thinnest among the brand. The support foam block beneath does a good job of supporting adult bodies.

The problem lies in the amount of softer memory foam that gets added in each tier of the Nectar mattress. As we saw with our sinkage measurements, compression only goes up with each tier. Except for the Nectar Ultra, which does a little better than the Luxe.

In the end, aside from the Nectar Classic, you’ll need to put up with a slightly worse mattress for both sitting and lying if you go with a foam Nectar model.

Our sex scores are derived using a weighted formula that includes bounce, edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling performance.

Because bounce and edge support are the highest rated factors of our test (making up 80% of it, in fact), it should be no surprise that the Nectar foam mattresses only get worse with every price tier.

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

Sex Test	Sex Score	Bounce	Edge Support	Noise	Pressure Relief	Cooling
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 Luxe	6.5	5.8	6.6	10	10	9.0
Nectar Ultra	6.4	5.0	8.1	10	10	10

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

The Nectar foam mattresses averaged a 7.1, putting it a solid notch below the typical mattress we test when it comes to sex performance. The Nectar Classic has the best sex score, as sleepers will have more bounce and more support during amorous activities.

All that said, the Nectar Premier, Nectar Luxe, and Nectar Ultra will not be a death sentence for your sex life. It’s simply that they aren’t as reliable to use at their sides and will require more energy from their lack of bounce.

For pressure relief, you get what you pay for, and even at the lowest, most affordable level, Nectar provides solid comfort and support.

The four Nectar foam mattresses have an average pressure relief score of 9.3, with the lowest score at 8.0. Far more expensive mattresses than the Nectar Classic have earned an 8.0, which is a solid score, if not below average.

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

Pressure Relief Test	Score	Comfort Layer	Support Layer
Nectar Classic	8.0	4.00″	7.50″
Nectar Premier	9.0	5.50″	7.50″
Nectar Luxe	10	6.00″	7.75″
Nectar Ultra	10	7.00″	8.00″

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

This is where the Nectar Premier will probably be the best deal for many sleepers, as it achieves above-average, truly excellent pressure relief for only $949. It has 5.5″ of comfort material – that’s 2″ of memory foam, and 3″ of poly foam.

This tried-and-true design of memory foam, poly foam, and support foam has shown to be effective and economical across the mattress industry. The Nectar Premier specifically demonstrates the effectiveness of this design to create fantastic pressure relief.

However, for those who can afford over $1,000, the two more expensive Nectar models offer even greater luxury and top-tier pressure relief.

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

Bigger doesn’t always mean better, but the Nectar Luxe and Nectar Ultra demonstrate a clear performance boost with their added foam. In fact, the Nectar Ultra may be overkill for some sleepers.

If you’re searching for the greatest comfort in an all-foam Nectar mattress, go with the Nectar Luxe at only $1,249 for a queen.

Next, let’s talk about off-gassing – the intensity of the smell of a mattress right out of its box and the length of time it takes to dissipate.

Nectar mattresses are a little faster than average when it comes to off-gassing. But they are all strong upon their initial unboxing.

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

Off-Gassing Test	Score	Initial Smell	Smell Duration
Nectar Classic	8.3	Strong	6 days
Nectar Premier	8.9	Strong	4 days
Nectar Luxe	9.2	Strong	3 days
Nectar Ultra	8.6	Strong	5 days

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

The Nectar Classic is the worst offender, but it’s still better than average. The Nectar Luxe seemed to hit the sweet spot in terms of smell duration, as it only smelled for 3 days during our tests.

For those sensitive to polyurethane odors, Nectar mattresses will definitely offend during the first few days. But after a week, they should all be ready for your sleeping enjoyment, and the smell will never come back.

Finally, Nectar is a fantastic company for its consumer-friendly policies.

They offer a 365-night trial period, a lifetime warranty, free shipping, and free returns. Nectar also manufacture their mattresses in the USA.

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

Company	Nectar
Score	10
Trial Period	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime
Shipping	$0
Returns	$0
Country of Origin	USA

To date, we have tested 403+ mattresses from 107 different brands. The average trial length is 170 nights and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 42% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

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 Ultra Hybrid	8.99	10	8.6	8.7	7.3	6.9	10	8.1	10	Memory Foam Hybrid	15.00"	Soft	3.23"	6.18"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$1,999	Review
Nectar Luxe Hybrid	8.86	9.0	8.1	9.0	7.8	7.3	10	8.6	10	Memory Foam Hybrid	13.50"	Medium	2.62"	7.27"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$1,399	Review
Nectar Ultra	8.81	10	9.1	5.6	8.1	6.4	10	8.6	10	Memory Foam	15.00"	Medium	3.06"	3.85"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$1,799	Review
Nectar Luxe	8.69	9.0	8.7	7.9	6.8	6.5	10	9.2	10	Memory Foam	13.75"	Medium	2.45"	5.37"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$1,249	Review
Nectar Premier	8.62	9.0	7.9	8.8	7.9	7.2	9.0	8.9	10	Memory Foam	13.00"	Medium	2.12"	6.38"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$949	Review
Nectar Hybrid	8.59	9.0	8.2	8.0	8.7	8.7	8.0	8.3	10	Hybrid	12.00"	Medium-Firm	2.37"	9.87"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$799	Review
Nectar Premier Hybrid	8.53	9.0	8.2	7.8	7.8	7.3	9.0	8.1	10	Memory Foam Hybrid	13.00"	Medium	2.54"	7.41"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$1,099	Review
Nectar Classic	8.52	9.0	8.0	7.4	9.4	8.2	8.0	8.3	10	Memory Foam	11.50"	Medium-Firm	1.91"	8.07"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$649	Review