Nectar Mattress Review (2017) by GoodBed.com 

Thanks Chris -- I appreciate you taking the time to let us know it was helpful for you!

Thanks Adrianne! I'm really glad to know that this review was helpful for you, and that you're loving your new mattress. FYI, if you're willing, your feedback would be most helpful as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it more easily. So far there aren't many owner reviews for Nectar, so your experience would be very valuable to people! Here is a direct link to where you can post your review of this product: www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/model/nectar/

@@goodbed hi i do have the nectar, paid 620.00 but wanted the nest had to settle for nectar because of cost at this time ...after watching your nest signiture series memory foam (medium) it seems the high density gel (4 lb) memory foams ...5 inches of it would be better for someone in chronic pain, 8 major joints replaced (I'm 6 foot 250 lbs);...because of the density of foam ( 4lbs) would provide more pressure relief along with support..what r your thoughts? can u recommend any other mattress for my issues, I was looking at was Casper wave...of course the wave is much more expensive ,but could b a fit for my problems

Hi +BigRedH85 -- Thank you very much for your helpful comment. We are always looking for ways to improve the information we provide. In general, the biggest challenge we face in our reviews is striking a balance between being thorough and being time-efficient. In this regard, pressure mapping is certainly something we've considered but thus far it hasn't felt that the added information it provides is worth the added time and complexity it would introduce to our reviews. With pressure mapping, it's easy to show the picture, but the more important thing is helping people to understand what conclusions they can/should accurately drawn from it. Currently, we try to cover that same information just without the pressure map visuals. Nonetheless, we are always open to changes like this, particularly if our readers feel it would help them make a better decision. Thanks again for taking the time to make this suggestion!

Thanks for your feedback! It's very gratifying to hear that it was useful for you.

Thanks so much -- I'm very glad they've been helpful for you!

Awesome! How is it?

Hi Ray. Thanks for the comment -- so happy the Nectar has been a good match for you!

Did you end up going with the Nolah? We've just published our 2019 review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GIfXcavGYwY.html

Hi Naveed -- Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad to hear this review was helpful for you. Yes, Nectar has very recently made some changes to its materials and construction. We currently have the updated mattress in our test lab so will be updating our review as soon as we complete that process, most likely in the next few weeks. FYI, once an in-depth review of this mattress is published, it will be available on our site here: www.goodbed.com/reviews/nectar-mattress-review/ If you haven't already, you can also subscribe to our RU-vid channel or follow us on Facebook to be notified when it comes out.

Do you find that the two xl twin frames tend to move apart when get on and off the bed?

Thanks Susan -- I appreciate you taking the time to let us know it was helpful for you!

GoodBed omg no I’m here watching all your videos I appreciate what you’re doing. I need to buy five new mattresses for my family members and it’s so hard and confusing. I am on the overweight side but want good supportive memory foam that will support 260 I Have very bad hip problems I’m confused should I go with the memory foam or mattress with springs and memory foam I do want some of that sinking feeling but not much and a nice supportive mattress for the heavier weight but don’t want to break the bank since we have to buy five

​@@susanabushaban2719 I totally understand. Have you seen our guide for heavier folks yet? If not, you can find it here: www.goodbed.com/best-mattress-heavy-people/ In general, memory foam mattresses would not be amongst our very top picks for heavier people, however if you really enjoy memory feel, that matters and you should be able to have that. In that case, we'd recommend a mattress that uses memory foam over very firm supportive coils. There is a mattress on the list above that meets this criteria. I hope that's helpful.

GoodBed thanks will check your links out I actually ordered the nectar based on your review I called nectar they said combined weight is 700 lbs so way under that for 2 people I’m hoping I love it as many others do. I guess worse case I try it a few months since they do have great sleep trial. Thanks again.

​@@susanabushaban2719 Sounds good -- I hope you love it too! Thanks for letting us know what you chose.

You're welcome Heather! It's really gratifying to hear that they have been so helpful for you -- thank you very much for letting us know!

Hello and thanks for the question. First, we do not sell mattresses -- we are just reviewing them. And we are reviewing mattresses available in the United States. You would have to contact Nectar about that. As for longevity, we did not see any "red flags" that would cause us to feel that it would not last as long as any other quality mattress. I hope that helps!

Hi Karayah -- Thanks for your question, and big kudos for all the homework you've done on this! The 0.75" level you referenced is the industry standard for all the largest manufacturers of memory foam mattresses (Tempur, iComfort, etc.). Certainly many online companies have followed suit with this, however I couldn't say off-hand which ones have and which haven't. What I would say is that in general, mattress warranties tend to be given far too much importance by consumers -- beyond 10 years, there is very little correlation between mattress warranty length and the actual 'comfort life' of the product. I hope that's helpful.

Hi +Shortstuffs -- Thanks for your kind words and sorry I didn't see this earlier. Yes, you are 100% right that at your weight everything is going to feel much firmer to you than it will to most people. So in general, you're going to be looking for something that has a lot of softness on top to give you the feel you want. In terms of finding a bed that you can share with someone heavier, the key will be finding one that has a lot softness in *only* the top few inches (which in your case, is likely the only part of the mattress you will feel), and then has much less softness below. In general, this is what "pillow tops" are all about, so that type of mattress could be a good match for you. The other thing you can do is get something that works for your partner and then soften up your side with a soft topper (it's always easier to soften up a firmer mattress than it is to firm up a softer mattress). In terms of online options that might work in your case, here are a few that come to mind that seems like that might work in your case: * WinkBed: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/winkbeds/ -- this one has that configuration I was describing above where there is some surface softness on top with some firmer layers underneath. * NewSleep Jerome: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/newsleep-jerome/ -- this one has more of a soft floaty marshmallow-like quality to it that might be just soft enough for you but still buoyant enough for your partner. * Helix: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/helix-sleep/ -- this one actually allows you to configure your mattress differently on each side, so your side can have more softness than your partner's. I hope that's helpful.

Thank you so much for your helpful response!

They took my money. Filed with Internet Fraud, FTC, BBB Palo Alto CA, Sp far...

Ordered mine March 25th and received it today March 28th. Sucks that you had to wait all that time and cancel your order.

HikerDog Based in your experience, this mattress is now off my short list. Thanks.

Took 22 days to get this mattress from California to Utah, but about 7 could be subtracted had I not opted for white glove delivery. In retrospect I did wish I’d have used the money to talk someone local into hauling away my old mattress. Personally, I’d be fine with a two-week nonWGD arrival based on it’s popularity/backlog, rather than their very respectful but either duh or flat out lies during the wait. Had they not informed me of when it bogusly arrived at WGD which they refused to identify (because it really wasn’t there) so I could contact them myself, I would not have felt so frustrated. I don’t think there was any danger that they would’ve kept my money and I never got it. They also lied in their Facebook ad in the comments where they assured that the admitted slow shipping issues had now been corrected! They need to move some of their chat people over to the shipping department, because if it arrived sooner they’d save a whole a lot of chat time! I do feel is is well worth the money and they did give me a $75 refund based on my chat complaints about delay.

Just ordered this mattress 6 days ago and it got here today. From Cali to Texas. So for everyone reading these comments thinking, "Oh what a horror this delivery must be" -- its not always bad.

Hi Ata. Thanks for the comment. Both of those are all-foam mattresses, so neither may be what you are looking for if you need cooling features. I remember when my kids were little, they'd seem to be sleeping hot too-- but it never seemed to wake them up. I ended up using a fan in their room even in winter, which helped dissipate sweat and add some air circulation to the room. MIke's kids really liked the 5 Little Monkeys mattress though -- and of course it comes with that organic cotton protector and sheets. The Nectar, on the other hand, is made in China and contains nothing organic. So that might be a factor that helps you make a decision. You can also unzip the cover on the 5 Little Monkeys bed and throw it in the washer, pretty helpful for a kids mattress.

I'm very glad it was helpful for you -- thanks for letting us know!

Hi. Thanks for the suggestion. We do prioritize our reviews based on input from our readers so your request here will certainly be noted. For the time being, our review operations have been impacted by COVID, but we are hoping to get back up to speed soon.

Hi +k ma -- Thanks for your question. You are certainly correct that there is a class of firm, thin mattresses that are "cheap and crappy" and will break down quickly. But unfortunately, there are also plenty of plush, thick mattresses that equally crappy and may break down even more quickly. This is because 1) quality has nothing to do with firm or soft, and 2) once you get beyond the absolute cheapest mattresses, the components that are most likely to fail in a mattress are its comfort layers. For example, plenty of mattresses in the $1,000 range use a solid coil unit but still use cheap and crappy foam on top of those coils (and lots of it, which only makes matters worse...). The bottom line is that gauging the quality and expected longevity of a mattress is not something you can do by looking at it -- you have to look at each of its components and identify the "weakest link" in its construction. That weakest link will determine how long the mattress remains comfortable and/or supportive, and finding it requires a non-trivial amount of technical knowledge of foam, springs, and the like. That is why we always try to educate our readers on such matters in our reviews. In terms of "firmer" mattresses we've reviewed, I should first clarify that we don't use the term "firm" to refer to the supportiveness of a mattress, because the supportiveness of a mattress is based on its ability to hold your spine in proper neutral alignment while you sleep, which will require different amounts of conformance for different body sizes and sleep positions. Rather, we use the term "firm" only to refer to how much (or how little) softness it has -- which is strictly a matter of personal comfort preference. With that being said, here are some mattresses we've reviewed that are available in a version that we'd classify as "Firm", listed in order of how similar they are to the feel of the Nectar in other ways: -- Novosbed: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/novosbed/ -- Nest Alexander Signature: www.goodbed.com/mattress-line/nest-bedding-alexander-signature-select-1/ -- Loom & Leaf: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/loom-leaf/ -- Eve: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/eve-sleep/ -- Saatva: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/saatva/ -- Spindle: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/spindle-mattress/ I hope that helps.

What did you end up going with? Weare also looking at the Tempurpedic adapt medium hybrid.

Hi -- yes, the 2020 cover is different than the 2019 and earlier. We have also noticed places where the Nectar website hasn't been updated to reflect the new cover. We discuss this in our 2020 review of the Nectar: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Gq1zcMVeSys.html

@@goodbed Thanks for the reply. The tag on my Nectar shows that it is Classic Brands. I suspect that Nectar is now just reselling Classic Brands mattresses with a different cover. This is disappointing because Classic Brands mattresses are cheap. You can find them on Amazon.

Hi Moises -- Thanks for your question. This is one that we get all the time, but I'm afraid there is no way to answer it because even amongst side sleepers of your weight, there are still numerous other needs and preferences to consider that would make a given mattress a great fit for one person but a poor fit for another. As an aside, any website that does list the "best" mattresses or their "favorites" either doesn't know mattresses well enough to understand this basic fact or is simply trying to sell you those mattresses (or very likely, both). The good news is that we have come up with a solution to this problem that IMHO is much better, which is a highly sophisticated match quiz that will first help you better define all of your unique needs and preferences and then will show you options from different brands (both online and nearby stores) that best match these criteria. Basically, it's a "Top 3" that is tailored specifically for you. If you want more than 3 choices, just click the link to see a longer list of options that are ranked in order of your requirements. You will see a personal match score for each option and can even click on that score to learn about the key factors in our calculation. If you haven't already done so, you can take that quiz here: www.goodbed.com/mattress-finder/ I hope you find it helpful but if it leaves you with any remaining questions, don't hesitate to come back here and ask.

Hi there -- Thanks for your question. This mattress comes in 3 different softness levels and the softest one is pretty soft (even the medium one is a "Medium-Soft" on our softness spectrum -- meaning just to the softer side of Medium). For an average sized male, even as a side sleeper, I would not generally imagine going softer than the Medium version of this mattress -- and that's without a topper. And as a general rule, a mattress without a separate topper will perform better and be less of a hassle than one with a topper. That said, if you order this mattress in a Firm or a Medium and it turns out to be too firm for you, then you certainly could add a topper to it. Just be aware that if your topper is memory foam, that will be a LOT of memory foam you'll be sleeping on, so while the pressure relief should be great, you might find that you aren't getting enough support under your hips to give you proper spinal alignment, even on your side. I hope that's helpful.

@@goodbed Exactly what I needed to know, thanks for this

@@omfgSHORYUKEN Great, glad it was helpful.

Hi there -- Thanks for your question. I'm afraid we haven't done an in-depth review of any of the Tulo mattresses so I can't speak to their characteristics in as much detail as I can the many mattresses that we have reviewed. You are actually amongst the first of our readers to inquire about Tulo, however we do prioritize our reviews based on reader input, so your interest in our review of that mattress will certainly be noted. FYI, once an in-depth review of this mattress is published, it will be available on our site here: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/tulo/ If you haven't already, you can also subscribe to our RU-vid channel or follow us on Facebook to be notified when it comes out.

Hi there -- Thanks for your question. Some mattresses, including this one, have removable covers, which makes cleaning the cover a bit easier. The cover on this one does have foam sewn into it though, so you certainly wouldn't want to throw it in the laundry. Alternatively, there are plenty of helpful videos here on RU-vid that provide tips for spot-cleaning mattress covers. If you're referring to a spill (or worse yet, a child's "accident") that penetrates below the cover into the foam, I'm afraid, you are going to have a much harder time getting that completely clean. In general, you'll want to invest in a good mattress protector to keep your new mattress safe from these sorts of things. And if the mattress is going to be used by a child, it should certainly be one that is waterproof. I hope that helps.

Or buy another cover for it that prevents liquid from staining it.

Hi there -- Thanks for your comment, and sorry to hear that the initial smell has been a problem for you. As mentioned in the video, in the one we received, we found the amount of off-gassing smell to be pretty typical of other all-foam online mattresses we've unboxed. That said, everyone differs in their sensitivity to this type of thing, and I don't tend to be easily bothered by it myself. In any case, I hope that it dissipates enough over the coming days that you are able to start sleeping on it soon.

prowoman j how long did the shipping take for you? I’m on the fence if I should order because of past problems with delays

Kassie Martinez Delivered to my door promptly in about 7 days. 3rd day having it but 1st night I'll sleep in it. I'm sensitive to the off gassing smell. It's going away but still there. Arrived quickly though.

Ended up returning it. Return Policy a hassle too. You have to donate it to charity and make sure the receipt specifies a Nectar mattress. It takes a while for most charities or Netar to come get the mattress so you'll be on the hook for payments until it's done. I had to close my debit card down because Netar was playing games with my refund. Saying that a leasing fee of $159 was non-refundable at first but then they refunded it. (Might've been a mistake but whatever...) I'm a side-sleeper and don't like the feeling of sinking into my mattress. You said those preferences might not make for the best experience with this mattress. Went against my gut and ordered anyway. Nectar just didn't help with my neck back pain, I couldn't stand the smell and it slept hot for me. No more foam, going hybrid from American Mattress or Mattress Firm from now on. Must test before purchase. Researching other GoodBed reviews....reviews are solid even if the mattress isn't.

Hi Saul -- Thanks for your question. This is a tough one to answer without a bit more information about you. Have you tried taking the quiz on our website yet? If not, I would recommend doing so to get a read on this. It will ask you a variety of questions to better understand your needs and preferences, which it uses to calculate a personalized match score between you and a given mattress. Once you've taken the quiz, you can go to these two pages to see your match scores for the Purple and the Nectar respectively, along with some explanation of how we calculated it: * Purple: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/the-purple-bed/ * Nectar: www.goodbed.com/mattress-model/nectar/ Of course, if you still have questions after taking the quiz, I'm always happy to help.

Hi there -- Thanks for your question and kind words, and sorry I missed this earlier. I'm afraid we have not done an in-depth review of any Ikea mattresses, so I can't speak to them in nearly as much detail as I can the many we've reviewed. That said, AFAIK, the only Ikea mattress that uses any natural latex is the Morgongava, which uses a blend of natural and synthetic latex. I'm not sure whether it uses this latex blend through the whole mattress or just in the top layer with standard polyurethane foam underneath. We list it as entirely natural blend latex, but TBH their website is extremely vague on this point. In terms of other feedback, we do have ratings from nearly 5,000 Ikea mattress owners that you can peruse and filter many different ways on this page: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/ikea/ratings/ I hope that's helpful.

Hi there -- Thanks for the heads-up on this. Nectar stopped using promo codes about a month ago, switching to link-based discounts instead. We had removed their promo code from our site accordingly, but had forgotten to remove it from the description of this video (which I have now done). At the moment, they are offering 2 free pillows along with a $699 price on their queen size mattress, which you can see here: www.goodbed.com/o/m/nectar/ For the benefit of other readers in the future, you can always check Nectar's profile page on GoodBed to find the best currently available discount: www.goodbed.com/mattresses/nectar/ Thanks again.

I uh... work at a.... mattress company... i deal with.....uh....quantities. *looks at camera*

Hi there -- Thanks for your question. The pillow shown in this video is the standard Nectar pillow.

Hi Nadia -- Thanks for your question, and sorry I missed this earlier. In terms of which one is likely to sleep cooler, I would give a slight nod to Ghostbed, principally because it has less softness with a little shallower cushioning, and as such conforms a little less closely to your body. This lower amount of conformance means that more of your body's surface area is in contact with the air, which allows your body to expel heat a bit more efficiently. Of course, keep in mind that for many/most people, sleeping hot will not be an issue on either of these mattresses (just as for some people it can be an issue on almost any mattress). I hope that helps.

Hi +eaglerockdude -- Thanks for your feedback, and sorry to hear the Nectar wasn't the right choice for you. In terms of its edge support, I would just clarify that we rated the edge support here as "pretty good overall." I think you may have gotten confused by the fact that we added that it was "really good for a memory foam mattress." This was a reference to what we explained in the very beginning of the edge support section (13:12), which was that edge support is "not an area where all-foam mattresses tend to excel." Nonetheless, I'm sorry that this important qualifier was not more clear to you. In terms of our choice to classify it as "pretty good" overall (as opposed to something worse), please keep in mind that these things are relative -- so for any given person, your assessment will be relative to your own personal experience. In my case, having tested many hundreds of mattresses, I would stand by this description. There are plenty of mattresses that we have deemed to have poor edge support (many of which are memory foam mattresses), and in those cases I am not able to lie directly on the edge at all -- which, as you can see in the video, I was certainly able to do on the Nectar. Lastly, if you're willing, it sounds to me like your feedback on this product would be helpful as a review on GoodBed, where people who are shopping for a mattress and looking for unbiased information will find it more easily. Here is a direct link to where you can post your review of the Nectar: www.goodbed.com/review-mattress/model/nectar/

Brittany Burnett so, how did you save yourself a headache? Dis you not watch the video? He wasn’t bashing the mattress at all

The Truth because he's broke 😂😂

Brittany Burnett cuz ur a broke bitch

i ordered one, HUGE mistake EVERYONE DONT GET THIS MATTRESS

Stolid Liquid what was your opinion of the nectar mattress please? I have developed sciatica after a short time trying to sleep on this. I am waking up every couple hours in major pain and wondering what you disliked about it?

Hi Alex -- Thank you very much for your comment and for bringing this to our attention. I'm not sure how that got changed on our site, but we definitely classify this as a Medium-Soft on our softness scale, as described in the video. I have corrected this on our site accordingly. Thanks again.

Thanks for the quick response! For someone roughly your size who is a side sleeper, would a Nectar or Layla be a better fit?

Hi Alex -- The Nectar has a pretty similar feel to the softer side of the Layla: -- Either of them could work from a spinal alignment and pressure relief standpoint for a side sleeper of my size -- Both have a Medium-Soft level of softness -- Both have a fair amount of memory feel In terms of differences, the Layla uses copper-infused memory foam, which offers some additional benefits that are not found in the Nectar, and is also flippable (to the extent you think you might ever be interested in using it with the firmer side up). On the other hand, the Nectar has a lower price (plus a larger discount at the moment). Your decision will likely come down to how you weigh those factors. I hope that helps.

Wow the firm side of Layla must be real firm.

Hi Trish -- Thanks for your comment. The situation you described with the head and foot of the mattress not being fully expanded yet sure doesn't sound like it's behaving the way it should, so perhaps you got a defective mattress. This could also explain why it's so hard. I think it's worth contacting the company and perhaps sending them some pictures of the mattress to show them what's happening. I hope that's helpful.

Hi Michael. It appears that Nectar has either changed some foams, or is re-naming some foams to make it seem that way. We're currently in the process of getting clarity from the company on whether the changes are significant. Sometimes a company may change foams because of a supplier or manufacturing issue, or maybe there are other reasons. About 75% of the time, the changes aren't significant enough to change our review, but we won't know for sure until we get confirmation from the company. We did note that the weight of the mattress has gone up -- which might indicate that Nectar is using some higher density foams. We'll be updating this page as soon as we can.

Hi Nick - Thanks for your question. As mentioned in the review, this mattress is made in China.

Hi Kenny -- Thanks for your question. Check out the table of contents in the description of this video. We assess temperature and cooling in the section that starts at 11:40. Hope that's helpful.

Hi Kenny. Yes, we did measure it, with a ruler, as you can see here: www.goodbed.com/reviews/nectar-mattress-review/ Did you measure it right out of the packaging by chance? It can take as long as 2-3 days for new mattresses to reach their full height after being compressed.

Hi +DJR5280 - Thanks for your question. Seems there are a number of reviews that have cited that incorrect statistic - unfortunately most of those are not trustworthy sources of information. Nectar, to their credit, was completely transparent with us, confirming or providing all of the specs we quoted in the video, including the foam densities. If you're interested, you can also confirm the density of the support layer for yourself by doing the math based on the densities and thicknesses of the other foam layers that we quoted in the video (including the foam quilted into the cover). The mattress weighs 74 lbs in total and the cover + fire sock should weigh about 8 lbs. I hope that helps.

GoodBed Let me ask you a question, I purchased a GhostBed and to make a long story short I decided I didn't like it. Natures Sleep offered me a Emerald line Mattress. It's a 12 inch mattress. I got the matttess and some spots are 10 inches while other spots are 11 inches. Natures Sleep is telling me it could take 3 weeks for the mattress to expand. Does that sound right to you or is this thing defective ? Thank you

Hi +DJR5280 -- This is a tough one for me to answer with certainty. I do not have any first hand experience with the Nature's Sleep lineup, so I certainly can't speak to the Emerald model specifically. One thing I can say is that of all the mattresses we've opened, we've never seen one take 3 weeks (or even 1 week) to expand to at least within a half inch or so of its full height. On the other hand, we have certainly seen mattresses take a day or two. All that said, I do believe that a representative from the manufacturer would be in by far the best position to know if this is indeed the case. On top of that, the only thing they stand to gain by misleading you would be to kick this can down the road by 3 weeks -- this doesn't seem like a very strong incentive IMHO. Net, I would give them the benefit of the doubt and wait it out a few weeks and see what happens. You and I might both be surprised by the miracles of modern mattress compression. :) Worst case, if it stays as it is, you will certainly be able to call them back and let them know with confidence that you got a lemon. I hope that helps.

GoodBed That response was brilliant. Thank you

My pleasure +DJR5280. 😊 Thanks for letting us know it was helpful.

Hi there -- Thanks for your comment. Yes, that's because we keep our video descriptions and written reviews updated with any noteworthy changes that take place after the original video is published. FYI, for the most up-to-date assessment, you can always check out our written review. Here is our written review of the Nectar: www.goodbed.com/reviews/nectar-mattress-review/ I hope that's helpful.

Ummm, thanks for the feedback? 😉

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