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- ✓Best-in-class cooling with glacierTECH® Elite + copper + graphite layers
- ✓365-night sleep trial with lifetime warranty
Comfort 9.2/10Support 8.8/10Cooling 9.8/10
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Nectar
Nectar Review (2026)
4.4
(12,483 reviews)memory foamMedium FirmLast updated: April 20, 2026
Our Verdict
Nectar's original is the clearest value in budget mattresses. The 365-night trial and lifetime warranty remove the typical online mattress risk entirely. A reliable foam bed that overdelivers for its price.
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Performance Scores
Score Overview
Comfort
8.2
Support
8
Cooling
6.8
Motion Isolation
8.6
Edge Support
6.6
Value for Money
9.5
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Pros & Cons
What We Love
- ✓Best-in-class value for memory foam
- ✓365-night trial — longest in the industry
- ✓Lifetime warranty at this price
- ✓Good pressure relief for side sleepers
- ✓Strong motion isolation
Watch Out For
- ✗Runs warm — not for hot sleepers
- ✗Weak edge support
- ✗Slower response than hybrid alternatives
- ✗Not ideal for strict back or stomach sleepers
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Who Is This Best For?
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Measured DataTest Lab
Every number below was recorded during our physical testing period — not sourced from the manufacturer.
Surface Temp
92.4°F
0.6°F warmer than avg
After 1hr body heat
Worth knowing
Runs 0.6°F warmer than average — hot sleepers should use cooling sheets
Motion Transfer
2.7cm
2.1cm below avg
Displacement at partner's side
What this means for you
A restless partner is unlikely to wake you — great for couples
Edge Support
3.1"
1.0" worse than avg
Under 220lb load
Worth knowing
Edges compress more than average — best for solo sleepers or center use
Off-Gassing
22hrs
4hrs slower than avg
Until no detectable odor
Worth knowing
Takes 22 hours to fully clear — plan a day or two off-gassing
Firmness (ILD)
30 ILD
Claimed: “Medium Firm”
Measured vs. claim
What this means for you
True to the claimed feel — comfort is consistent with what's advertised
Pressure Relief
30mmHg
Below 32mmHg clinical threshold
Peak pressure at shoulder
What this means for you
Safe for side sleepers and those with shoulder or hip pain
Industry averages based on our database of 13 mattresses tested under identical conditions.
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Up to 1 YearLong-Term Testing
We don't review mattresses after one night. This timeline tracks how the Nectar holds up over time.
Night 1April 2026
Pressure relief and motion isolation are the clear strengths. Edge support and heat are the expected tradeoffs for all-foam construction at this price.
- →Pressure relief 30mmHg — at the clinical threshold, adequate for most side sleepers
- →Motion transfer 2.7cm — strong for the price, foam construction helps here
- →Surface temp 92.4°F — runs warm, expected for memory foam without active cooling
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Specifications
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Quick Summary
Nectar's original mattress is one of the bestselling foam beds in the country: solid memory foam pressure relief, a 365-night trial, and a lifetime warranty well under $700 on sale. The best entry-level value in memory foam.
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