Nectar Mattress Review: Our Unbiased Review

Memory foam beds typically excel at motion isolation compared to other mattress types, and the Nectar Mattress is no exception. My partner’s easily disturbed by my movements on the other side of the bed, and we had no issues with the Nectar. – Logan

Our team measured the Nectar’s motion isolation using a vibrometer and found that it performed better than the average foam mattress. As a result, if you share your bed, you’ll experience few – if any – disruptions from your sleep partner’s movements.

As a side sleeper, the memory foam conformed evenly to cushion my shoulders and hips, align my spine, and reduce pressure. – Jackson

For testers under 230 pounds, the Nectar Mattress provided a satisfying level of pressure relief, whether they were side, back, or stomach sleepers. Our back and stomach sleepers noted that the transitional and support layers helped to maintain a flat, even surface. Those over 230 pounds, however, might feel like they’re sinking into the mattress at their midsection, which can add pressure to already sensitive areas.

Two of our three testers experienced some mild overheating during their week with the Nectar, me being one of them. Given the all-foam makeup of the bed, this is expected, but you might want to watch out if you tend to run hot at night. – Jackson

We conduct our body heat test by measuring how long the surface temperature of a mattress takes to dissipate after placing a heating element on top of the bed. After our tester got off the mattress, we found that the Nectar’s surface temperature dropped faster than the average foam mattress, which indicates that it retains less heat. If you currently sleep on foam without any problems, you’ll do fine on the Nectar.

I noticed some sinkage while sleeping near the edge of the bed, but the team’s consensus was that it was still significantly less noticeable than some of the softer alternatives on the market. – Tom

Our team sat alongside the perimeter of the mattress at various angles and measured how deeply the material compressed. While the edges did sink, the mattresses’ medium-firm feel provided slightly more support than the average memory foam mattress. This makes the Nectar an acceptable option for those who enjoy sitting at the end of the bed in the morning, or who otherwise struggle with getting in and out of an all-foam bed.

“I change positions a few times each night, and while I never felt completely stuck with the Nectar, my ability to move was fair at best.” – Jackson

While the Nectar’s rated as medium firm, those of us who toss and turn will probably sleep better with material that’s more supportive than memory foam. Lighter sleepers might find it easier to move around, but restless sleepers who weigh more will likely struggle with the material’s slow response to movement. This is a common issue with all-foam beds. While the Nectar didn’t overperform, our team still gave the mattress an average rating for the category.

A lot of foam mattresses smell like chemicals right out of the box, but the Nectar’s scent wasn’t overpowering. After airing the mattress out for a few days, the odor completely faded away. – Logan

Mattresses with foam layers often emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tiny, relatively harmless particles that carry a noticeable chemical smell. Our team found that the Nectar produced less off-gassing odor than the average memory foam mattress.