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Materials: Gel-infused memory foam
Firmness: 6/10
Trial Period: 365 nights
Warranty: Lifetime
Price: $898-$1,398
The Mattress Nerd’s Take: The Nectar mattress combines the hugging feel of memory foam with cooling gel. It provides pressure relief and comfort without causing sleepers to overheat. Because the Nectar is a medium-firm mattress with contouring layers, average-weight side sleepers and lighter back sleepers should feel supported. Known for its affordability and quality, Nectar’s foam layers are constructed with the customer in mind.
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs) | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Average weight (130 – 230 lbs) | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Heavyweight (230 lbs) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
1 = Very poor 2 = Not good 3 = Fair 4 = Good 5 = Excellent
Despite being an all-foam mattress, the Nectar is on the firmer side and can support back sleepers. With a memory foam layer dedicated to keeping sleepers from sinking into the mattress, lightweight and average-weight back sleepers should find their spines stay aligned on top of the bed.
For back sleepers, the Nectar distributes pressure evenly along the body and supports the lower back, helping to prevent lower back pain. Heavier folks may feel the mattress sink more than they’d like, and we’ve seen reviews that it becomes softer over time.
If you are a strict stomach sleeper, it is important to consider your weight when purchasing the Nectar Mattress. The Nectar is a relatively firm mattress, but once you lay on your stomach for a while, you may start to feel your hips sinking and becoming unaligned with your spine.
If you’re an average-weight or heavyweight stomach sleeper who wants to avoid pressure build-up in your hips, we recommend considering other mattresses. It should be plenty supportive for lightweight stomach sleepers.
The Nectar is a great option for side sleepers because of the pressure-relieving foam under the shoulders and hips. Average-weight and some heavier side sleepers should sink into the contouring layers with cradling to keep the spine aligned. Lightweight sleepers may not sink beyond the top layer and, thus, might not feel the Nectar’s pressure-relieving benefits.
Overall, the Nectar is compatible with all sleeping positions, depending on your weight category. Especially for stomach sleepers, it is important to consider what position you spend a majority of the night in and how heavy or light you are. Average-weight and lightweight combination sleepers should be able to find comfort in the layers of memory foam, but heavyweight side and stomach sleepers might not find the support they need in the Nectar.
The Nectar’s sinking, conforming feel will make it less responsive than firmer memory foam mattresses or innerspring mattresses. Without this bounce it will be more difficult to change positions, as the memory foam will contour around the body and prevent the sleeper from moving around the bed easily.
Mattresses are rated on a firmness scale ranging from 1-10. One is the softest mattress––it will have a sinking feel––and a 10 is the firmest mattress. Nectar rates its mattress as a 6/10 on the firmness scale.
Nectar has added stabilizing measures in the construction and efforts to balance the hugging feel of memory foam without feeling stuck in the mattress. Still, some of the softer upper layers may cause heavier side sleepers and stomach sleepers to still sink into the mattress.
While designing this memory foam mattress, Nectar paid a lot of attention to how heat dissipates from the bed. While foam mattresses tend to trap heat next to the body with nowhere for the air to flow, Nectar’s top layer of gel memory foam should dissipate heat and keep the sleeper cool. The cover is breathable, and gel underneath makes the bed feel cool to the touch.
If you sleep with a partner or even a pet who tosses and turns throughout the night, you know how important motion isolation is in a bed. During testing, the Nectar did a decent job of motion isolation. However, it showed a slight movement transferring to a partner when another sleeper is getting out of bed or adjusting their sleep position. However, the movement isn’t significant enough to wake most people up, so we still think it is a great option for couples who like memory foam.
The Nectar gets high marks for edge support and motion transfer, two features that are very important when two people are sharing a bed. Nectar constructed this mattress with great edge support, meaning that the firmness level doesn’t diminish as you get closer to the edge. That means you can sit or lay on the edge of the mattress without feeling like you’re about to fall off. Usually foam mattresses aren’t the best at offering quality edge support, but the Nectar’s edge support parallels an innerspring mattress.
The Nectar is an all-foam mattress designed for cooling comfort. The Nectar’s Tencel cover and gel memory foam layer will provide cooling for those whose who tend to sleep hot but love the feel of memory foam. We think sleepers will be able to find comfort on their sides and back without feeling stuck in this mattress, a common problem for memory foam beds.
Layer #1: Quilted Memory Foam Cover: A plush top cover that is soft to the touch, sleepers should find the cover to be breathable for a better sleep.
Layer #2: Gel Memory Foam Layer: Memory foam mattresses can sleep hot and trap heat. The Nectar uses gel in the layer directly under the cover to promote better airflow and provide a cooling mattress surface.
Layer #3: Adaptive Hi Core Memory Foam Layer: Some memory foam mattresses can also make sleepers feel stuck inside of it. The Nectar’s adaptive layer supports sleepers on top of the mattress and is responsive around the body.
Layer #4: Base Layer: For support and durability, the base layer keeps the layers above stable while enhancing edge support.
Layer #5: Bottom Mattress Cover: This outer cover prevents sinking edges and further stabilizes the rest of the mattress layers.
| Mattress Size | Price | Dimensions | Height | Weight |
| Twin | $649 | 39″ x 75″ | 11” | 45 lbs |
| Twin XL | $719 | 39” x 80” | 11” | 48 lbs |
| Full | $849 | 54” x 75” | 11” | 68 lbs |
| Queen | $949 | 60” x 80” | 11” | 74 lbs |
| King | $1,149 | 76” x 80” | 11” | 89 lbs |
| California King | $1,149 | 72” x 84” | 11” | 89 lbs |
To learn more about the cost of the Nectar mattress, check out our Nectar Mattress Coupons article.
The Nectar will arrive compressed after 2-5 business days of ordering. Shipping is free in the contiguous United States.
To unbox the Nectar mattress, expect it to be heavier than some of the other bed-in-a-box mattresses because of the 11” of foam layers. Fortunately, Nectar also offers white glove delivery service for assistance at an additional cost if needed. This includes set up of the new mattress and removal of the old mattress.
The Nectar mattress is a little heavier than some other bed-in-a-box brands, but with the extra weight comes extra layers of comfort. Depending on the size of the mattress you buy, the box it arrives in will vary in weight from 45 pounds to 105 pounds, so we recommend finding an extra set of hands to help you carry the box to the room it’s going in.
The Nectar comes with a lifetime warranty, which runs as long as the original owner has the mattresses. Still, be sure to use a bed frame that’s appropriate for the mattress.
Nectar offers a year long trial period for their mattress, one of the longer trial periods available in the industry. Nectar suggests a 30-day sleep period to allow your mattress to adjust to your body.
If you decide to return the Nectar mattress for a full refund within the year long trial period, reach out to Nectar through its website. The company will then initiate a free refund.
The Nectar Lush differs from the Nectar in firmness and feel. The Lush is an inch thicker, boasting a plush surface you are able to sink into even more than the original Nectar mattress. Because of their structural differences, the Nectar Lush is better for side sleepers and the Nectar remains a good option for both side and back sleepers.
With more built-in cooling foam and thicker layers, the Lush is the more expensive option between these two Nectar mattresses. Choosing the best mattress for your needs will depend on your budget, desired firmness and sleeping position.
See our full Nectar Lush Mattress Review to learn more.
The Nectar and Purple are both all-foam mattresses, but they differ greatly on their feel and construction. The Nectar’s softer foam layers provide pressure relief and cradling of the hips and shoulders for side sleepers. On the other hand, the Purple’s grid construction increases airflow beneath sleepers and is firm enough to support most back sleepers and combination sleepers.
If you want to sink into the mattress, the Nectar will be your best choice. If you’re looking for bounce in a memory foam mattress, check out the Purple!
Read our full Purple vs. Nectar Mattress Review to learn more.
As two of the most popular bed-in-the-box brands, the Casper and the Nectar are memory foam mattress staples. The Casper’s zoned support may provide better pressure relief than the Nectar, appealing to a wide range of sleeping positions.
The Casper’s slightly firmer feel gives the mattress some bounce, and it’s able to support stomach sleepers and combination sleepers on top of the mattress. Both mattresses should support pressure relief in side sleepers and ensure spinal alignment in back sleepers. Couples will appreciate the great motion isolation of the Nectar.
Read our full Casper vs. Nectar Mattress Review to learn more.
Does the Forever Warranty really mean forever?
Yes! As long as you are the original owner, Nectar will replace your mattress if something goes wrong . . . even if it is 100 years from now. Nectar claims that, if you own a Nectar Sleep Mattress, that is the only mattress you should ever own.
Will the Nectar have a strong off-gassing smell?
As with almost all memory foam mattresses, customers will experience some off-gassing when they first unbox a new Nectar Mattress. The smell is normal and expected: it comes from the materials used to create the foams. It should start to go away within two to three days.
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Made of four foam layers, all of different densities, the Nectar successfully achieves a good balance of contouring and support. While it might not be best for average-weight or heavyweight stomach sleepers, side sleepers and lighter back sleepers will find the balance of comfort and support needed for enough pressure relief. Those who like the traditional feel of memory foam but tend to sleep hot will appreciate the gel infused memory foam, and sleepers on a budget will appreciate this quality mattress at an affordable price.
Definitely between the Nectar, Leesa (original), and Tuft & Needle Mint. My S.O. is a very hot sleeper, is the Nectar noticeably better in that regard?
Both of us being side and stomach sleepers, the Leesa and Nectar seem to perform similarly, but the Nectar for $700 seems like an awesome price.
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