Winkbed
Nectar
| Factor | Winkbed | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Winkbed | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Performance – High | 9.79 | 8.86 |
| Performance – Low | 8.68 | 8.52 |
| Price – High | $1,699 | $1,799 |
| Price – Low | $1,499 | $649 |
| Firmness – Softest | Soft (4) | Medium (5) |
| Firmness – Firmest | Firm (8) | Medium-Firm (6) |
| Trial Period | 120 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Shipping | $0 | $0 |
| Returns | $0 | $0 |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
| Mattress Types Available | Hybrid Latex Hybrid Memory Foam Plus-Sized | Memory Foam Hybrid Memory Foam Hybrid |
The Verdict
Winkbed and Nectar represent two high-performing mattress brands, although they offer distinctly different feels. Winkbed has a hybrid, latex hybrid, memory foam, and a plus-sized mattress. Nectar offers hybrids, a memory foam, and memory foam hybrid option.
Winkbed has a wider firmness range, spanning from 4 – 8 (soft to firm) and Nectar features a narrower range, from 5 – 6 (medium to medium-firm). If you’re looking for an exclusively soft or firm mattress, Winkbed will be the better match in those cases.
Winkbed has a price range from $1,499 to $1,699, while Nectar has an average price range that spans from $649 to $1,799, considering the mattresses that we’ve tested. If you’re ona tight budget, Nectar may be the better choice in this case.
Winkbed mattresses have a performance average of 9.15, considering 4 models. The highest-performing Winkbed is the Winkbed, with a score of 9.79, and the lowest-performing mattress is the Winkbed GravityLux with a score of 8.68.
Nectar mattresses have a performance average of 8.66, considering 7 models. The highest-performing Nectar is the Nectar Luxe Hybrid, with a score of 8.86, and the lowest-performing mattress is the Nectar Classic with a score of 8.52.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly mattress with a memory foam feel, the Nectar lineup could be the best option. But for better overall performance with a luxury feel, Winkbed will take the win for many sleepers.
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 Winkbed and Nectar, the two top recommendations are Winkbed and Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
Best Winkbed
Winkbed
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7)
The Winkbed is a 14″ hybrid mattress with a comfort layer of three different foam types and a pocketed coil base. It has a medium-firm feel with deep sinkage and moderate bounce. A queen-sized Winkbed is $1499, but it also performs in the top 1%, earning 10/10 scores for the following categories: Cooling, Response Time, Edge Support, Pressure Relief, and Off-Gassing. It’s a high-performing hybrid that comes in three firmness levels, making it a great option 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 32% 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.
Both Winkbed and Nectar Luxe Hybrid are strong contenders for great mattresses and certainly represent the highest-scoring mattress from within each brand. Both mattresses cost $1499 for a queen mattress, but price aside, there are many differences in these mattresses.
While both mattresses are hybrids, the Nectar Luxe Hybrid has a memory foam comfort layer and a more exacting contour than the Winkbed. The Winkbed has more of a balanced feel.
Both mattresses have deep sinkage, the Nectar being slightly deeper than the Winkbed, and bounce levels are lower on the Nectar as well.
For more firmness options, the Winkbed is the better choice with 3 firmnesses to pick from—Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), or Slightly Firm (7). The Nectar is only available in one firmness—Medium (5).
Overall, Winkbed has the higher overall performance, but you can save a couple of bucks if you go with Nectar ($100 less than Winkbed if you’re looking for the queen size).
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 | Winkbed | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Winkbed | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Side Sleepers | Winkbed | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Stomach or Back Sleepers | Winkbed | Nectar Premier |
| Heavy People | Winkbed Plus | Nectar Luxe Hybrid |
| Cooling | Winkbed | Nectar Ultra |
| Affordable | Winkbed | Nectar Premier |
| Back Pain | Winkbed Plus | Nectar Hybrid |
| Sex | Winkbed EcoCloud | Nectar Hybrid |
| Soft Mattress | Winkbed (Soft) | N/A |
| Medium-Firm Mattress | Winkbed (Luxury Firm) | Nectar Hybrid |
| Firm Mattress | Winkbed (Firm) | N/A |
For side sleepers, our top pick goes to the Winkbed and Nectar Luxe Hybrid. Side sleepers benefit from deeper contour and need exceptional pressure relief to maintain proper spinal alignment.
Both Winkbed and Nectar are good options here, although Winkbed offers the higher overall performance score. Both of these mattresses have deep or very deep sinkage and moderate or low bounce. Pressure relief is also 10/10 on both of these mattresses.
The covers are also a bit different, as the Winkbed has a pillow-top style with tufted details, and the Nectar has a thinner cover.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
For back or stomach sleepers, I’d recommend the Winkbed or Nectar Premier. Unlike side sleepers, stomach or back sleepers benefit from a slightly firmer feel and with less contour. This promotes the same aim of spinal alignment when lying in a neutral position.
The Nectar Premier has the benefit of slightly less sinkage than the Winkbed, as well as less bounce. Nectar has a medium feel with a firmness of 5 out of 10.
The Winkbed Luxury Firm or the Firmer version could be solid options for sleepers on their back or stomach. This mattress does have deeper sinkage than Nectar, but overall performance is still significantly higher. That being said, the price is also higher—$1499 for a queen, compared to $949 for the Nectar.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Premier.
Heavier sleepers over 250 lbs. would likely be best suited by the Winkbed Plus or the Nectar Luxe Hybrid could be a potential option as well. Heavier bodies tend to respond well to thicker profiles, extra-thick comfort layers, and reinforced design targeted for pressure relief.
The Winkbed Plus takes the win here, with a higher overall score, a 14.5″ thick profile, and slightly firm feel (7 out of 10). The Nectar Hybrid Luxe is a 13.5″ thick mattress with a medium feel (5 out of 10) and very deep sinkage.
While both mattresses can technically support heavier bodies, the Winkbed Plus would likely provide the best experience for most heavier sleepers. That being said, it will cost sleepers an extra $300 (for a queen mattress).
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed Plus.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Luxe Hybrid.
If cooling is top priority, I’d recommend the Winkbed and Nectar Ultra, both of which earned a 10/10 for cooling performance. That being said, the Winkbed has an overall performance that is over 1 full point higher and also $300 cheaper for a queen mattress than the Ultra.
The Winkbed has a gel foam comfort layer and a pocketed coil base, which allows for better breathability and airflow. The Nectar Ultra is an all-foam mattress, but an advanced cooling cover up top gives it a cool-to-the-touch feel.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Ultra.
For sleepers on a budget, I’d recommend the Nectar Premier, which falls under $1000 or the Winkbed if your budget extends up to $1500.
There’s no doubt that the Winkbed has a higher overall performance, over 1 full point higher, but the added cost of over $500 more for a queen mattress may just not be worth it for some sleepers.
The Nectar Premier has moderate sinkage, low bounce, and a medium feel (5 out of 10 on the firmness scale). It has great cooling and pressure relief, which both scored a 9/10 in our tests, and a 13″ overall thickness. Nectar mattresses come with a 365-night trial period and a lifetime warranty, so you can try the more affordable mattress with confidence if Winkbed is out of your desired spending budget.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Premier.
For back pain, I’d recommend the Winkbed Plus and Nectar Hybrid.
If you have back pain, I tend to recommend a slightly firmer feel and a thick comfort layer with optional pressure relief and support. The Winkbed Plus really hits the nail on the head with its slightly firmer feel (7 out of 10) and 14.5″ thickness. Overall performance is superb, and the mattress ranks among the top 4% of all mattresses we’ve tested to date.
The Nectar Hybrid is our top pick from Nectar. It has a surprisingly low price tag (only $799), but also a 12″ thickness, 3.0″ comfort layer, and medium-firm feel (6 out of 10 firmness). While this certainly won’t be as good as the Winkbed Plus, it’s the best from Nectar, as many other Nectar mattresses with better pressure relief also have a softer feel and deeper sinkage.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed Plus.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Hybrid.
If sex is a critical factor in your next mattress purchase, check out the Winkbed EcoCloud, which had a sex score of 9.8, significantly higher than anything Nectar offered. For the best sex on a Nectar mattress, our top pick would be the Nectar Hybrid, but even as the “highest score”, the Nectar Hybrid still only scored 8.7.
For good sex, a mattress needs to excel in 5 main categories—bounce and edge support are most critical, with noise, cooling, and pressure relief coming in as less important (although still relevant categories).
The EcoCloud has extremely high bounce and impressive edge support, making git an attractive option for sex performance. The Nectar Hybrid has less bounce and less supportive edges, but for a mattress with a memory foam comfort layer, it’s certainly not bad.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed EcoCloud.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Hybrid.
If your ideal mattress has a soft feel, I’d recommend the Winkbed (Softer version). Nectar does not offer any mattresses with a soft feel and therefore foregoes a recommendation in this category.
As we’ve said before, the Winkbed is a strong performer, value-priced ($1499/queen), and has deep sinkage. It also has a plush, Euro-style pillow top cover for a plush, soft feel.
Lighter-weighted sleepers or those who sleep on their side are likely to be best served by the feel of the Softer Winked.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed.
- Check out our Best Soft Mattress guide for a full list of other mattresses we recommend instead.
If you’re hoping for a Medium-Firm feel, the Winkbed (Luxury Firm) or Nectar Hybrid would be the top picks.
Both of these mattresses have a medium-firm feel (6 out of 10) and would be suitable for a wide range of sleepers. That being said, again, the Winkbed locks in a significantly higher overall performance.
If you’re on a tight budget and want something under $1000, the Nectar Hybrid could be worth considering, but if you simply want the best medium-firm mattress, the Winkbed will likely be your better option.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed.
- Click here to read our full review of the Nectar Hybrid.
For a mattress with a firm feel, I’d recommend the Winkbed (Firmer version). Nectar does not offer any mattresses with a firm feel and therefore foregoes a recommendation in this category.
The firmer Winkbed likely has less sinkage than the Luxury Firm version we tested and potentially higher levels of bounce. The pocketed coil base is fantastic for support.
Heavier sleepers or those who sleep on their back or stomach would be most likely to enjoy the feel of the Firmer Winkbed.
- Click here to read our full review of the Winkbed.
- Check out our Best Firm Mattress guide for a full list of other mattresses we recommend instead.
Compare the Mattresses
The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 11 mattresses were tested for this comparison.
11
Mattresses Tested
In Comparison
43
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
6
In-Depth Mattress Analyses
After comparing 4 Winkbed mattresses, the brand’s average score is 9.15. After comparing 7 Nectar mattresses, the brand average is 8.66.
Between the two, Winkbed has a higher performance, but Nectar has a lower average price. The average price for a Winkbed mattress is $1,599 and the average price for a Nectar mattress is $1,134 (for a queen).
All Winkbed Mattresses Tested
| Winkbed Mattresses | Score | Mattress Type | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 9.79 | Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 8.77 | Latex Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Winkbed GravityLux | 8.68 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.34 | Plus-Sized | Read Review | Check Price |
All Nectar Mattresses Tested
| Nectar Mattresses | Score | Mattress Type | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nectar Classic | 8.52 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Hybrid | 8.59 | Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Luxe | 8.69 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Luxe Hybrid | 8.86 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Premier | 8.62 | Memory Foam | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 8.53 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Read Review | Check Price |
| Nectar Ultra | 8.81 | 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 | Winkbed | 9.79 |
| Best Cooling | Winkbed, Winkbed Plus, Nectar Ultra | 10 |
| Most Sinkage | Nectar Ultra | 3.06″ |
| Least Sinkage | Nectar Classic | 1.91″ |
| Lowest Motion Transfer | Winkbed | 9.6 |
| Fastest Response Time | Winkbed, Winkbed EcoCloud | 10 |
| Most Bounce | Winkbed EcoCloud | 14.58″ |
| Least Bounce | Winkbed GravityLux | 3.83″ |
| Best Edge Support | Winkbed, Winkbed GravityLux, Winkbed Plus | 10 |
| Best for Sex | Winkbed EcoCloud | 9.8 |
| Best Pressure Relief | Winkbed, Winkbed Plus, Nectar Luxe, Nectar Luxe Hybrid, Nectar Ultra | 10 |
| Least Off-Gassing | Winkbed | 10 |
| Best Company | Nectar | 10 |
Firmness
Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Winkbed ranges in firmness from 4 to 8 out of 10 and Nectar mattresses range from 5 to 6 out of 10.
Check the table below to see the details of each mattress.
| Firmness | Rating | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 4, 6, 7 | Soft, Medium-Firm, Slightly Firm |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 5 | Medium |
| Winkbed GravityLux | 4, 6, 8 | Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm |
| Winkbed Plus | 7 | Slightly Firm |
| 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 4 Winkbed mattresses and 7 Nectar mattresses (excluding discontinued mattresses). Below, we have a deep-dive comparison of 6 popular mattresses—3 from Winkbed and 3 from Nectar.
Winkbed Mattresses
- Winkbed
- Winkbed EcoCloud
- Winkbed Plus
Nectar Mattresses
- Nectar Classic
- Nectar Premier
- Nectar Premier Hybrid
The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.
| Factor | Winkbed | Winkbed EcoCloud | Winkbed Plus | Nectar Classic | Nectar Premier | Nectar Premier Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.79 | 8.77 | 9.34 | 8.52 | 8.62 | 8.53 |
| Cooling | 10 | 9.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Motion Transfer | 9.6 | 5.5 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Response | 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 7.4 | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Edge Support | 10 | 9.9 | 10 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Sex | 9.1 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Pressure Relief | 10 | 9.0 | 10 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Off-Gassing | 10 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Company | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 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 330+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.
| Factor | Winkbed | Winkbed EcoCloud | Winkbed Plus | Nectar Classic | Nectar Premier | Nectar Premier Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Queen) | $1,499 | $1,699 | $1,699 | $649 | $949 | $1,099 |
| Cooling | Outstanding | Excellent | Outstanding | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.38″ | 2.35″ | 2.50″ | 1.91″ | 2.12″ | 2.54″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Deep | Deep | Minimal | Moderate | Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.85 m/s² | 14.92 m/s² | 9.67 m/s² | 9.49 m/s² | 9.77 m/s² | 8.94 m/s² |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.6 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 0.5 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 1.3 sec. | 0.7 sec. | 1.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 9.91″ | 14.58″ | 6.75″ | 8.07″ | 6.38″ | 7.41″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Moderate | Extremely High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 2.25″ | 3.25″ | 2.50″ | 3.25″ | 4.75″ | 5.75″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ | 4.0″ | 5.5″ | 4.0″ | 5.5″ | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.0″ | 12.0″ | 14.5″ | 11.5″ | 13.0″ | 13.0″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None | Strong | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days | 5 days | 1 days | 6 days | 4 days | 7 days |
| Trial | 120 nights | 120 nights | 120 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Cooling Test
Thinking about cooling, Winkbed has the better performance overall. The average cooling of a Winkbed mattress is 9.7, and the average of a Nectar mattress is 9.0. That being said, none of these mattresses have bad cooling by any means.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding cooling.
| Cooling Test | Score | Baseline | Max. Temp. | Ending Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 10 | 84.0° | 90.3° | 87.6° |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 9.0 | 75.4° | 86.2° | 78.0° |
| Winkbed Plus | 10 | 85.3° | 89.3° | 85.2° |
| 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.
Winkbed
Nectar Classic
Winkbed EcoCloud
Nectar Premier
Winkbed Plus
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.
All of the mattresses listed in this comparison have better cooling performance than average. The mattresses with the best cooling performance include the Winkbed or Winkbed Plus, both of which earned a cooling score of 10/10.
All other mattresses earned a cooling score of 9/10, better than average but not quite as good as Winkbed and Winkbed Plus.
Sinkage Test
All Winkbed mattresses have deep sinkage, whereas Nectar offers a wider range of sinkage levels. The average Winkbed sinkage level is 2.4″ and the average Nectar sinkage is 2.2″.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sinkage.
| Sinkage Test | Sinkage Feel | Sinkage Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | Deep | 2.38″ |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | Deep | 2.35″ |
| Winkbed Plus | Deep | 2.50″ |
| 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.
Winkbed
Nectar Classic
Winkbed EcoCloud
Nectar Premier
Winkbed Plus
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.17″.
Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Nectar Classic (1.91″) or Nectar Premier (2.12″) both have less sinkage than average and are also a good value, priced under $1000. For the lowest price, opt for the Nectar Classic, which falls under $700 for a queen mattress.
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 Winkbed (2.38″), Winkbed EcoCloud (2.35″), or Nectar Premier Hybrid (2.54″). All of these mattresses cost more than $1000, but for side sleepers, the deeper sinkage tends to be much more appropriate to maintain spinal alignment and pressure relief.
Are you over 300 lbs.? Heavier sleepers generally need a mattress with a firmer feel to maintain optimal support. My top recommendation would be the Winkbed Plus (2.5″). This mattress has deeper sinkage, but also uses stronger foam types that are superficially designed for heavier bodies and reinforced coils at the base.
Motion Transfer Test
For the lowest level of motion transfer, Nectar takes the win by a narrow margin. The average motion transfer score of Winkbed is 7.7 and the average of Nectar is 8.0. That being said, the single mattress with the lowest levels of motion transfer is the Winkbed (5.85 m/s²).
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding motion transfer.
| Motion Transfer Test | Score | Acc. Range |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 9.6 | 5.85 m/s² |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 5.5 | 14.92 m/s² |
| Winkbed Plus | 7.9 | 9.67 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.
Winkbed
Nectar Classic
Winkbed EcoCloud
Nectar Premier
Winkbed Plus
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average motion transfer score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.
The Nectar with the lowest level of motion transfer is the Nectar Premier Hybrid (8.94 m/s²). What really kills Winkbed’s average score is the insanely high motion levels on the Winkbed EcoCloud.
The EcoCloud is a natural latex hybrid mattress, which historically has a higher level of bounce than foam or hybrid mattresses. This level of bounce can then easily cause higher levels of motion transfer as well.
The level of motion on the EcoCloud (14.92 m/s²) has nearly as much motion as the Winkbed and Winkbed Plus combined.
Response Test
Concerning material response time, Winkbed has a significantly faster response time (9.8 average score). The average response time of Nectar is 8.0.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding response.
| Response Test | Score | Mostly Recovered | Completely Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 10 | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 10 | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.5 | 0.3 seconds | 0.4 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.
Winkbed
Nectar Classic
Winkbed EcoCloud
Nectar Premier
Winkbed Plus
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8.
The Winkbed and Winkbed EcoCloud both scored 10/10 response time scores and have materials that respond nearly instantly. By comparison, the best Nectar is the Nectar Premier with a response time score of 8.8—not as fast as Winkbed, but still average.
The Nectar Classic and Nectar Premier Hybrid both have slower material responsiveness than average. These memory foam layers have a more traditional feel, which tends to retain forms in the mattress for longer before springing back to shape.
Bounce Test
On average, Nectar mattresses have less bounce than Winkbed mattresses. The Winkbed bounce average is 10.4″ and the Nectar bounce average is 7.3″.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding bounce.
| Bounce Test | Bounce Feel | Bounce Height |
|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | Moderate | 9.91″ |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | Extremely High | 14.58″ |
| Winkbed Plus | Low | 6.75″ |
| 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.
Winkbed
Nectar Classic
Winkbed EcoCloud
Nectar Premier
Winkbed Plus
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 9.18″.
The Winkbed (9.91″) comes in closest to the average level, which gives the mattress a balanced feel.
The Nectar Classic (8.07″), Nectar Premier Hybrid (7.41″), Winkbed Plus (6.75″), and Nectar Premier (6.38″) all have less bounce than average.
The mattress with the most bounce is the Winkbed EcoCloud (14.58″), nearly twice the bounce of most other mattresses listed in this comparison.
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
Edge support is fantastic on Winkbed mattresses, with an average edge support score of 10/10. Nectar mattresses are not quite at that level, but still perform better than average. The average edge support score on Nectar mattresses is 8.4.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding edge support.
| Edge Support Test | Score | Sitting Sinkage | Lying Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 10 | 2.25″ | Outstanding |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 9.9 | 3.25″ | Outstanding |
| Winkbed Plus | 10 | 2.50″ | Outstanding |
| 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.
Winkbed
Nectar Classic
Winkbed EcoCloud
Nectar Premier
Winkbed Plus
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.
The Nectar Classic mattress earned an edge support score of 9.4, giving it great edge support, the best of any Nectar mattress featured here, despite the fact that it doesn’t have a coil base.
The Nectar Premier and Nectar Premier Hybrid both disappoint in this category, with deeper sitting edge sinkage (4.75 – 5.75″), deeper than average, as you can see in the photos below.
Sex Test
For peak sex performance, the Winkbed is going to be the better option. Winkbed’s average sex score is 8.9 and Nectar’s average sex score drops to 7.6.
But when we consider the materials, these scores make sense. Nectar prides itself on high-quality memory foam or memory foam hybrid. By nature, memory foam is generally not as good for sex due to a lower level of bounce compared to some poly foams or latex hybrids. The material is designed to absorb energy and therefore restrict bounce.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sex.
| Sex Test | Sex Score | Bounce | Edge Support | Noise | Pressure Relief | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 9.1 | 8.7 | 10 | 8.0 | 10 | 10 |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 9.8 | 10 | 9.7 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Winkbed Plus | 7.8 | 6.7 | 10 | 8.0 | 10 | 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 |
The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.3.
The Winkbed EcoCloud is the best for sex, with a score 9.8, and Winkbed follows closely behind with a sex score of 9.1. Both of these mattresses have higher levels of bounce and fantastic edge support, two of the most important factors for good sex performance.
All Nectar mattresses have lower sex scores than average, ranging from 7.2 to 8.2. These mattresses have a more restrained level of bounce and also worse edge support (excluding the Nectar Classic, which had great edge support).
Pressure Relief Test
Most of the mattresses included in this comparison have good pressure relief. Winkbed’s average pressure relief score is 9.7 and Nectar’s average score of 8.7.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding pressure relief.
| Pressure Relief Test | Score | Comfort Layer | Support Layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 10 | 5.0″ | 9.0″ |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 9.0 | 4.0″ | 8.0″ |
| Winkbed Plus | 10 | 5.5″ | 9.0″ |
| 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.
Winkbed
Nectar Classic
Winkbed EcoCloud
Nectar Premier
Winkbed Plus
Nectar Premier Hybrid
The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.
All mattresses in this comparison have better pressure relief than average, except for the Nectar Classic, which only had a score of 8.0. The Winkbed and Winkbed Plus have the absolute best, with pressure relief scores of 10/10.
Typically speaking, pressure relief has a strong correlation to the thickness of the comfort layer. A thicker comfort layer (paired with a thicker support layer) is one of the most effective ways to see improved pressure relief on a mattress.
This is especially true for side sleepers who may engage more deeply in mattress layers, especially in areas of high pressure like the hips and midsection.
Off-Gassing Test
For faster off-gassing, the Winkbed is the better option with an average off-gassing score of 9.4 and an average duration between 0 – 5 days. Nectar mattresses have an average off-gassing score of 8.4 and an average duration between 4 – 7 days.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding off-gassing.
| Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Smell Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 10 | None | 0 days |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 8.6 | Strong | 5 days |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.7 | Moderate | 1 day |
| Nectar Classic | 8.3 | Strong | 6 days |
| Nectar Premier | 8.9 | Strong | 4 days |
| Nectar Premier Hybrid | 8.1 | Strong | 7 days |
All things considered, neither of these mattresses would be considered to have “long off-gassing” by any stretch.
The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 6.5 days.
By this metric, all of these mattresses have faster off-gassing than average, and the Winkbed experiences no off-gassing at all.
Company
Comparing Winkbed vs. Nectar at a company-wide level, Nectar technically has the higher score, although both mattresses have good trial periods and lifetime warranties.
Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding company policies.
| Company | Winkbed | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.4 | 10 |
| Trial Period | 120 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Shipping | $0 | $0 |
| Returns | $0 | $0 |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
Among all mattresses tested to date, the average trial length is 173 nights and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 40% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.
Nectar offers a 365-night trial, over 3 times as long as the Winkbed trial period. Both brands offer free shipping and free returns if the purchase doesn’t work out.
After testing Winkbed models for over a decade, personally reading hundreds of customer feedback and experiences with the brand, as well as my own experiences, I have full confidence in Winkbed as a company. They do what they say they will do and stand by their products.
Nectar, on the other hand, has one mark against them. In 2023, the brand found itself in the middle of a class action lawsuit, which claimed Nectar participated in “unlawful and deceptive business practices” in relation to their pricing structure and advertised sales. Ultimately, things like this can damage the brand’s image in the eyes of consumers.
Winkbed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkbed | 9.79 | 10 | 9.6 | 10 | 10 | 9.1 | 10 | 10 | 9.4 | Hybrid | 14" | Soft Medium-Firm Slightly Firm | 2.38" | 9.91" | 120 nights | USA | $1,499 | Review |
| Winkbed Plus | 9.34 | 10 | 7.9 | 9.5 | 10 | 7.8 | 10 | 9.7 | 9.4 | Plus-Sized | 14.5" | Slightly Firm | 2.5" | 6.75" | 120 nights | USA | $1,699 | Review |
| Winkbed EcoCloud | 8.77 | 9.0 | 5.5 | 10 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 9.4 | Latex Hybrid | 12" | Medium | 2.35" | 14.58" | 120 nights | USA | $1,699 | Review |
| Nectar Luxe Hybrid | 8.86 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 9.0 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 10 | 8.6 | 10 | Memory Foam Hybrid | 13.5" | Medium | 2.62" | 7.27" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $1,399 | Review |
| Winkbed GravityLux | 8.68 | 9.0 | 6.9 | 9.7 | 10 | 6.7 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.4 | Memory Foam | 10" | Soft Medium-Firm Firm | 2.06" | 3.83" | 120 nights | USA | $1,499 | Review |
| Nectar Ultra | 8.81 | 10 | 9.1 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 6.4 | 10 | 8.6 | 10 | Memory Foam | 15" | 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" | 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" | 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" | 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 | 11.5" | Medium-Firm | 1.91" | 8.07" | 365 nights | USA, Canada | $649 | Review |
