Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper Mattress Comparison

Looking for your next favorite foam mattress? Read on to see how these Nectar beds compare in firmness, feel, and much more.

Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper Overview

Since the original Nectar and the Nectar Premier Copper are both all-foam beds, you can expect great pressure relief either way. That said, some stand-out features of the OG Nectar include its stellar edge support and more budget-friendly price. On the other hand, the luxury Premier Copper sleeps cooler. 

Nectar is best for…	Nectar Premier Copper is best for…
Budget shoppers	Hot sleepers
Couples	Lighter back sleepers
Average-weight side sleepers	Memory foam fans

Who Should Choose the Nectar Mattress?

• Budget shoppers—Your mattress should feel great for your back and your wallet. So, if you’re looking to save some money on your next Nectar bed, going with the original could save you almost $1,000 on a Queen-size mattress.
• Couples—If your partner’s tossing and turning keeps you from getting your best night’s sleep, it might be time to upgrade to a mattress with better motion isolation. In which case, the standard Nectar is your best bet.
• Average-weight side sleepers—Both Nectar beds have great pressure relief. But, for side sleepers who need support and cushion on their hips and shoulders, the Nectar works best—especially for average-weight sleepers.

Who Should Choose the Nectar Premier Copper Mattress?

• Hot sleepers—Usually, all-foam beds aren’t the best for cooling, but sleepers who overheat and sweat will find that the Premier Copper feels noticeably cooler than the OG Nectar.
• Lightweight back sleepers—Back sleepers sleep best on mattresses that can support the natural “S” curve of the spine. While the Premier Copper is actually the softer of the two beds, its denser construction feels ideal for back sleepers under 230 lbs.
• Memory foam fans—If you love the classic soft and sinking feel of memory foam, then the Nectar Premier Copper is the right choice for you. This mattress is softer and thicker than the original Nectar, and without compromising on responsiveness too. 

Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper Mattress Video Comparison

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Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper: Top Similarities 

• Pressure relief—One of the biggest upsides to foam beds is their pressure relief. While the Nectar and Premier Copper have different feels, with their balance of support and cushion, they will both work average-weight sleepers.
• Construction—Although the Premier Copper is thicker, more luxurious, and more cooling, both beds have a similar all-foam design with similar layers for dynamic support and high-density foam base layers.
• Best for back sleepers—Whether you go with the standard Nectar or the luxury Premier Copper, you’ll get solid back relief. This is because both beds are all-foam, meaning they contour to the body while still supporting most average-or-lighter back sleepers.

Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper: Top Differences 

• Motion isolation—Although both beds are all-foam, meaning they should absorb unwanted movement pretty well, the original Nectar has better motion isolation than the Premier Copper. As a tradeoff of being the more responsive bed, the Premier Copper doesn’t swallow up movement quite as well as the original Nectar.
• Price—Comfort can be pretty subjective, but price is set in stone (or foam). So, between the Nectar and the Premier Copper, the original Nectar is the clear-cut winner here. In fact, for several mattress sizes, the original is almost a grand cheaper.
• Temperature control—But, to make it fair, while the Nectar is the more affordable bed, the Premier Copper is the noticeably cooler bed. So, if you’re a hot sleeper already, this luxury mattress might be worth it, just for the temperature control.

Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper: Firmness & Feel Differences

Let’s talk more about how each mattress feels and how firm it is. While feel can depend on a lot of different factors and preferences, we like to keep firmness on a simple scale of 1–10 at Mattress Nerd. On this scale, a 1 is softer than actual nectar and a 10 is like sleeping on concrete.

What’s the Firmness of the Nectar & Nectar Premier Copper Mattresses? 

With the Nerd scale in mind, the original Nectar comes in at a medium-firm 6/10, and the Nectar Premier Copper comes in at a soft, true medium 5/10. This softer medium firmness works great for many average sleepers, although heavyweight sleepers, especially stomach sleepers, may want a bed with more firmness.

For the original Nectar, its medium-firm 6/10 feel will also appeal to many average-weight sleepers, but some lightweight side sleepers may have trouble sinking down into their mattress at this firmness.

What Do the Nectar & Nectar Premier Copper Mattresses Feel Like?

Since both of these beds are all-foam, they have a similar feel; however, that isn’t to say they’re the same. First off, the Nectar Premier Copper is the more plush version of these two beds, so it has a deeper, thicker, and more doughy feel than the original Nectar.

On the other hand, the standard Nectar feels a little firmer, and it has more responsiveness and support than the Premier Copper. If you prioritize ease of movement over sinking down into your bed, the OG Nectar should be more your speed.

What’s It Like to Sleep on the Nectar & Nectar Premier Copper Mattresses?

Between these two Nectar beds, the Premier Copper is the softer option, with a doughy and sinking feel. For lightweight and average-weight back sleepers, this bed’s denser memory foam feel is ideal. On the other hand, the original Nectar is a little more firmer and lifted, making it a great option for average-weight side sleepers who need a bed that’s soft enough to sink into, but with enough support as well.

The Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper Mattresses By Body Type

Nectar Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:

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

Nectar Premier Copper Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	5	3	3
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	5	3	4
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	3	2	2

1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent

Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)

Both the Premier Copper and original Nectar work best for average-weight sleepers, but, between these two beds, back sleepers will prefer the Premier Copper’s cushioning feel, while side sleepers will opt for the original Nectar’s more balanced feel. For stomach sleepers, neither bed is exactly ideal, but the Premier Copper will feel more supportive, although it’s actually softer than the standard Nectar.

Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)

For heavyweight sleepers, it’s important to have a bed that’s comfortable, but supportive and firm in the right areas. When comparing these two Nectar beds, neither mattress is ideal for heavier stomach sleepers, but the Premier Copper does offer more support for heavyweight back sleepers. However, for side sleepers, they’ll prefer the more firm original Nectar since the Premier Copper has too much sinking.

Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)

Lastly, lightweight sleepers usually do best on beds that are on the softer end. In this case, lightweight back sleepers will prefer the Nectar Premier Copper, which is a little bit softer and allows for more sinking. However, for lightweight side sleepers and stomach sleepers, both the original Nectar and Premier Copper perform similarly as they both have similar issues with being a little too firm or dense.

Differences In Mattress Construction 

The Nectar and Premier Copper mattresses are both foam beds with a lot in common. However, the Premier is softer and denser, measuring in at 14 inches tall (or two inches taller than the original Nectar). Also, while both mattresses have cooling gel in their comfort layers, the Premier Copper takes the lead with its cooling, copper-infused mattress cover.

Nectar Mattress Materials	Nectar Premier Copper Mattress Materials
Quilted memory foam cover	Copper-infused cover
Comfort layer—3”	Comfort layer—4”
Dynamic support layer—2”	Dynamic support layer—1”
Foam base layer—7”	Foam base layer—9”

Cover

Between the Nectar and the Necat Premier Copper, these mattresses have the most differences in their cover. First off, the standard Nectar quilted cover is made of memory foam, and it’s somewhat breathable, but not actively cooling. On the other hand, the Premier Copper’s top layer has temperature-controlling copper infused into it.

Comfort Layers

Getting down beneath the cover, the original Nectar’s comfort layer includes three inches of memory foam that’s infused with cooling gel. For the Premier Copper, this layer is an extra inch thicker and includes more copper, cooling gel too, and cooling Phase Change Materials which absorb excess heat.

Support Layers

Next up, both of these mattresses have a dynamic support layer which responds to body movement and makes it easier to move across your bed. For this case, the original Nectar actually has a thicker layer here, which helps give this bed the edge in responsiveness.

However, at the very bottom of both beds, the Premier Copper takes the lead again with an extra two inches of height in its high-density foam base layer. This extra height adds more durability to the Premier Copper and support for the sleeper above it.

Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper Pricing

Size	Nectar Prices	Nectar Premier Copper Prices
Twin	$	$
Twin XL	$	$
Full	$	$
Queen	$	$
King	$	$
California King	$	$

For exclusive discounts on both beds, see our Nectar mattress coupons and Nectar Premier Copper mattress coupons.

Nectar vs. Nectar Premier Copper Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences

Now that we’ve covered the firmness, feel, and price of these beds, let’s take a closer look at how they perform:

Temperature

The Nectar Premier Copper is the clear winner for temperature control. Because this bed has several layers of cooling copper infusion and cooling gel, it sleeps much cooler than the regular Nectar.

Motion Transfer

This point goes to the original Nectar: since the Premier Copper has a thicker layer of dynamic support, it actually has more motion transfer. So, if you’re sharing your next Nectar mattress with a partner, the Premier Copper is definitely worth taking a look at.

Edge Support 

Although the Nectar Premier Copper is the thicker bed, the standard Nectar edges it out for edge support. This is because the Premier Copper is a noticeably softer bed, meaning it has more sink on its perimeter.

Looking for more info? Check out our edge support page.

Pressure Relief 

Depending on your sleeping position, either Nectar bed could give you better pressure relief and comfort, but, overall, neither bed is squarely better at relieving pressure. If you’re a back sleeper, the Premier will probably be better for you. But, if you’re a side sleeper, it’s worth checking out the regular Nectar.

Pain Relief 

For lightweight sleepers, the Premier Copper’s softer mattress cover will work best for relieving pain and reducing any pressure build-ups. That said, for average-weight sleepers wanting relief from hip or shoulder pain, the standard Nectar has a great balance of support and softness.

Durability 

Taller, thicker mattresses are usually more durable, but, in this case, the regular Nectar comes out on top for durability. The reason why is edge support: the Nectar Premier Copper has weaker edge support than the original mattress, making it slightly less durable.

Shipping, Returns, & Warranties 

Whether you go with the original Nectar or the luxury Premier Copper, you’ll get the same policies either way. Specifically, both mattresses come with free shipping in the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), and both mattresses also offer a one-year sleep trial during which you can get a full refund. 

See more: Nectar’s mattress return policy.

Lastly, Nectar provides a Lifetime “Forever” warranty on all of their mattresses. This warranty covers your Nectar mattress for life, and, during the first 10 years of your warranty, you’ll get full coverage on any defects. After the first decade, any other replacements or repairs will include a temporary $50 shipping charge.

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Our Final Take

The original Nectar and Premier Copper are both all foam mattresses, but hot sleepers will prefer the more luxurious Premier Copper, and sleepers wanting maximum edge support will prefer the Nectar. Lastly, the Premier Copper is ideal for back sleepers, while the standard Nectar has better support for side sleepers.

Nectar & Nectar Premier Copper FAQs

Are Nectar Beds Non-Toxic?

No. Some shoppers are concerned that the mattress’s off-gassing is toxic, but this part of the unboxing process is safe and temporary. To avoid this odor, however, it’s recommended that you leave your new mattress in a well-ventilated room for a few days to allow the off-gassing to fully dissipate.

How Long Do Nectar Beds Last?

The average bed lasts about seven to 10 years before it begins to sag. That said, the Nectar and the Nectar Premier Copper are durable and also come with Nectar’s Lifetime “Forever” warranty that covers any defects to your mattress for as long as you own it.

Which Nectar Bed Is Best?

This depends on a variety of factors including budget, sleeping preferences, and body type. Between the Nectar Premier and the original Nectar, shoppers on a budget will prefer the original, while luxury shoppers will want the Premier. Also, back sleepers will prefer the Premier and side sleepers the original.