Nectar Ultra Mattress Review

“I was really impressed with how well the Nectar Ultra absorbed movement — whenever my partner shifted or got out of bed, I barely felt a thing. If you’re a light sleeper who shares a bed, this is definitely a solid option.” – Brad

In this category, the Nectar Ultra outpaces the vast majority of other mattresses on the market, thanks to its 4-inch layer of memory foam. We found that both Nectar Ultra models excelled at motion isolation, but the all-foam model was particularly impressive. 

“I felt cradled without sinking too deep. The thick memory foam layers really conformed to my body, providing the right amount of cushioning to prevent pressure points.” – Jeremy

Our testing team praised the Nectar Ultra for its ability to minimize pressure buildup, especially around the joints and other pain hot spots. Memory foam is widely recognized as one of the best materials for pressure relief, and the Nectar Ultra features 4 inches of high-end memory foam.

The design of the mattress allows it to conform to the body’s weight, ensuring that sharp pressure points get the cushioning that they need. As a result, the Nectar Ultra outperforms most other all-foam and hybrid mattresses in this category.

“The cooling cover and phase-change material helped minimize heat buildup, though I did notice a bit of warmth after a while. If you’re especially prone to overheating, the hybrid version might be a better choice, since the coils add extra airflow.” – Mary

During our tests, the Nectar Ultra was rated as roughly average for temperature control. It did a better job of resisting heat buildup than most other mattresses made with memory foam, thanks to the cooling fibers in the cover and a phase-change material, which help dissipate heat. We found that the hybrid model sleeps slightly cooler thanks to airflow that moves through the coils for extra ventilation.

“I was surprised by how well the Nectar Ultra held up around the edges—there was some compression when sitting, but I never felt like I was going to roll off. The hybrid version felt a bit more stable thanks to the reinforced coils, while the all-foam model had a softer perimeter.” – Colin

Our team was pleasantly surprised by the edge support of the Nectar Ultra. Although our testers could feel the foam compress when sitting or sleeping near the perimeter, they didn’t feel unstable. The hybrid model has reinforced coils around the outside, which gives it a touch more edge support than the all-foam model. Overall, the Nectar Ultra doesn’t have the firmest perimeter, but the edge support is sufficient for using the entire surface of the mattress.

“I loved how the Nectar Ultra hugged my body, but I did notice it took a little extra effort to switch positions. The hybrid model felt a bit easier to move on, so if you prefer more responsiveness, that might be the better option.” – Mary

One drawback of memory foam is that it can make it harder to move on the mattress because of the way that memory foam cradles the body. Some of our testers felt that they had to push against the hug of the memory foam in order to change their sleeping position. The hybrid model scored slightly higher in this category during our testing, offering light bounce from the coils. We also found that problems with ease of movement were more common among sleepers over 230 pounds.

“There was a slight ‘new mattress smell’ when I first unboxed the Ultra, but that’s pretty typical. It wasn’t overpowering, and after a couple of days with a fan on and a window open, the odor faded. If you’re sensitive to smells, just give it some time to air out before sleeping on it.” – Colin

This slight odor comes from the thick foam layers, which emit tiny particles called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) created during the manufacturing process. This is known as off-gassing. It doesn’t pose any health risks, but the smell may be annoying or off-putting until it fades. If you can open a window or turn on a fan, the smell should dissipate more quickly.