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Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid Mattress Comparison for 2024

The Nectar is the Nectar brand’s original all-foam bed, while the Nectar Hybrid is its hybrid cousin that takes Nectar’s classic design and adds a unit of pocketed coils. They may be different plays on one another, but aside from their mattress type, they retain almost the same features. Both beds are 12 inches tall, wrapped in a breathable quilted cover, and constructed with pressure-relieving memory foam. 

At the end of the day, you’ll want to decide if you prefer the extra buoyancy and lift of a hybrid build or the contouring, slow-moving feel of an all-foam bed. I tested both beds for myself and will share how they stack up against each other.

Watch Our Video Comparison of the Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid

Editor’s note: We are working on updating our video comparison. For the latest information, please refer to our written comparison.

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid Mattress Overview

Who Should Get the Nectar?Who Should Get the Nectar Hybrid?
People with restless partnersCouples
Back sleepersHot sleepers
Firm mattress fansLight sleepers

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid: How Are They Similar?

  • Height – Both beds have a moderate 12-inch height.
  • Quilted cover – The Nectar and Nectar Hybrid have identical quilted covers.
  • Memory foam – Each bed has a pressure-relieving memory foam layer.

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid: How Are They Different?

  • Construction – The Nectar is an all-foam bed, while the Nectar Hybrid is a hybrid mattress with foam and springs.
  • Price – You’ll pay slightly more for the Nectar Hybrid than the all-foam version.
  • Firmness – I found all-foam Nectar to have a much firmer feel than the Nectar Hybrid. 

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid: Firmness, Feel, and Construction

Firmness & Feel

We rate mattress firmness on a firmness scale of 1-10. The plushest beds will get a 1, while the firmest beds will get a 10. That said, most beds we test fall within the middle of this scale.

MattressSleep Advisor Firmness RatingFeelTester Feedback
Nectar 7.5/10Firm
While the Nectar doesn’t have the traditional deep contouring of other foam beds, I found it surprisingly supportive and uplifting. For that reason, I gave it a firm rating of 7.5

Nectar Hybrid6/10Medium-FirmThe Nectar Hybrid has a true 6.5 medium-firm feel that should make most sleepers happy. The top layers feel quite soft, but the coils push back to keep you lifted.

Mattress Construction

The Nectar and Nectar Hybrid are nearly identical in construction. They’re both 12 inches tall, wrapped in a breathable quilted cover, and have pressure-relieving memory foam. 

The only real difference is the mattress type — the Nectar is an all-foam bed, whereas the Nectar Hybrid is a hybrid made of foam and pocket coils. To maintain the same height profile, the Nectar Hybrid has a thinner foundation base foam to make room for the springs.

What’s the Nectar Mattress Made Of?

  • Knit cover
  • Memory foam
  • Stabilizing foam
  • Dense base foam
Nectar Classic Memory Foam construction layers
Nectar construction

What’s the Nectar Hybrid Mattress Made Of? 

  • Knit cover
  • Memory foam
  • Stabilizing foam
  • Innerspring coils
  • Dense base foam
Nectar Classic Hybrid construction layers
Nectar Hybrid construction

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid: Body Type and Sleep Position

Nectar Mattress

Body TypeWeight RangeSide SleepingBack SleepingStomach Sleeping
LightweightLess than 130 poundsPoorGoodPoor
Average-Weight130-230 poundsPoorExcellentGood
HeavyweightMore than 230 poundsPoorExcellentAverage
Nectar Classic Memory Foam side sleeping
Sosha Lewis testing the Nectar for side sleepers

Nectar Hybrid Mattress

Body TypeWeight RangeSide SleepingBack SleepingStomach Sleeping
LightweightLess than 130 poundsGoodGoodPoor
Average-Weight130-230 poundsAverageExcellentGood
HeavyweightMore than 230 poundsPoorAverageAverage
Nectar Classic Hybrid side sleeping
Sosha testing the Nectar Hybrid for side sleepers

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid: Mattress Testing Performance

Pressure Relief

  • Nectar Pressure Relief Score: 4/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Pressure Relief Score: 4.5/5

We use a pressure map that generates heat images of pressure buildup. The all-foam Nectar had large pockets of blue and green (low pressure), with just a few small yellow areas (moderate pressure).

The Nectar Hybrid had a greater ratio of blue and green. Even though you can see some pressure in my shoulder on the Nectar Hybrid, I felt more comfortable on it for side sleeping than I did on the Nectar, particularly in my hip. For these reasons, it ranks slightly higher than the Nectar.

Nectar Classic Memory Foam Sosha pressure map
Sosha’s pressure map for the Nectar
Sosha Nectar Classic Hybrid pressure map
Sosha’s pressure map for the Nectar Hybrid

Support

  • Nectar Support Score: 5/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Support Score: 4/5

Support is determined by lying on each bed in side, stomach, and back sleeping positions to see how well our spines maintain their natural S-curve. Its 12 inches of supportive foam, including an eight-inch stability layer, gave the Nectar a solid 5 out of 5 support score. I ranked the Nectar Hybrid slightly lower because of a slight dip it created while testing it for back sleeping.

Nectar Classic Memory Foam stomach sleeping
The Nectar out ranks the Hybrid for overall support

Motion Isolation

  • Nectar Motion Isolation Score: 5/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Motion Isolation Score: 5/5

We use a seismograph app to measure how much motion travels across a bed while shifting around on top of it. I lay on each bed while my colleague, Corey, moved around on the other side of the mattress. I barely felt his movements on both beds, and the seismograph app picked up only minimal motion transfer, which is why I rated the Nectar and Nectar Hybrid equally.

Nectar Classic Memory Foam motion isolation test
The Nectar’s seismograph reading
Nectar Classic Hybrid Seismograph Test
The Nectar Hybrid’s seismograph reading

Temperature Regulation / Cooling

  • Nectar Cooling Score: 4/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Cooling Score: 4/5

I used a thermal gun on each bed to measure the temperature before lying on it, and then after lying on it for five and 10 minutes. These two Nectars each rose roughly 7 degrees while lying on it, which is a sign of good cooling properties.

I rated both beds a 4 out of 5, but it’s worth noting the Nectar Hybrid cooled down slightly after 10 minutes (likely due to the coils pushing air through the mattress).

Nectar Classic Memory Foam temperature test
Temperature gun reading for the Nectar

Bounce 

  • Nectar Bounce Score: 3.5/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Bounce Score: 3.5/5

I tested bounce by dropping a 10-pound medicine ball on both beds and observed how quickly the mattress regained its shape. Buoyancy is useful in a mattress because it can help you move around more easily, which is why we often recommend it for combo sleepers, those with limited mobility, and sexually active couples.

Neither of these Nectar beds had impressive bounce. Their slow-moving memory foam layers likely contributed to this, but I wouldn’t call their responsiveness necessarily bad since it was still fairly easy to change sleeping positions. That said, if you’re looking for more bounce, I would suggest something from our list of the top innerspring beds instead.

Nectar Classic Hybrid bounce test
Testing bounce on the Nectar Hybrid mattress

Edge Support

  • Nectar Edge Support Score: 5/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Edge Support Score: 4/5

I tested edge support on each bed by sitting at the edge for a minute and then lying at the edge for another minute. I was surprised to see that the all-foam Nectar outperformed the Nectar Hybrid in edge support, even though the Nectar Hybrid has edge-to-edge coils. This is likely due to the Nectar Classic’s firmer-than-average feel. Still, the Nectar Hybrid is also a solid choice for folks in need of good edge support, including couples who may want to spread out when they sleep.

Nectar Classic Memory Foam edge support lying down test
The Nectar earned a perfect score for its edge support

Couples

  • Nectar Couples Score: 4/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Couples Score: 4/5

To come up with our coupes, score we look at how it performs in the performance categories that make the sleep and sex experience more comfortable for co-sleepers, including, overall support, bounce, edge support, motion isolation, and cooling. Since the beds performed so similarly, they both received a 4 out of 5. 

However, there are some additional considerations that I think could help couples decide between them. The Nectar fared better in edge support, so if you and your partner like to spread out, that one might be preferred. On the flip side, the Nectar Hybrid has more of a medium-firm feel, and we often find that medium-firm beds are more universally accommodating for two people sharing a bed. 

Nectar Classic Memory Foam couples testing
Sosha and Corey testing the Nectar for couples in our studio

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid: Comparing Company Policies and Price

Company Policies

Nectar Nectar Hybrid
ShippingShipping is free within the contiguous United States. Shipments to Hawaii and Alaska are an additional $250.Shipping is free within the contiguous United States. Shipments to Hawaii and Alaska are an additional $250.
White Glove DeliveryAvailable for an additional $199Available for an additional $199
Trial365 nights365 nights
WarrantyForever warrantyForever warranty
Return PolicyYou must have the mattress for at least 30 days. Returns are free and must be made within the trial period to receive a full refund.You must have the mattress for at least 30 days. Returns are free and must be made within the trial period to receive a full refund.

Accessibility 

  • Nectar Accessibility Score: 4.5/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Accessibility Score: 3.5/5 

This category is about how the mattress and/or brand set themselves apart. I decided to rate the Nectar higher because of its 8-inch stability layer, which truly creates a lifted feel that keeps the spine in its natural alignment. The Nectar Hybrid is a great bed, but it doesn’t have many unique properties that make it stand out from other similarly-priced hybrid beds.

Customer Service

  • Nectar Customer Service Score: 4/5
  • Nectar Hybrid Customer Service Score: 4/5

Overall, Nectar has easy-to-access customer service available seven days a week via live chat, a toll-free number, or email. I loved being able to chat with a real person over online chat (rather than AI), and when the customer service rep couldn’t answer my question, they found someone who could. The only reason I deducted a point is because the final answer wasn’t very clear.

Sizing and Prices

SizeNectar Price (w/o discount)Nectar Hybrid Price (w/o discount)
Twin$699$749
Twin XL$899$999
Full$949$1,049
Queen$1,099$1,199
King$1,399$1,499
Cali King$1,399$1,499

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Comparing Other Mattresses from Nectar

Nectar Mattress Nectar Classic Hybrid Nectar Lush Mattress Nectar Premier Mattress Nectar Premier Copper Mattress Nectar Premier Hybrid Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid Nectar Luxe Mattress Nectar Luxe Hybrid Mattress
Nectar Mattress Nectar Classic Hybrid Nectar Lush Mattress Nectar Premier Mattress Nectar Premier Copper Mattress Nectar Premier Hybrid Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid Nectar Luxe Mattress Nectar Luxe Hybrid Mattress
Rating
4.3
4.1
4.0
4.4
4.0
4.2
4.3
3.9
3.9
Firmness Firm: 7.5/10 Medium-firm: 6.5/10 Medium-firm: 6/10 Medium-firm: 6.5/10 Medium: 5/10 Medium: 5/10 Medium: 5.5/10 Medium: 5.5/10 Medium: 5.5/10
Material Foam Hybrid Foam Foam Foam Hybrid Hybrid Foam Hybrid
Cooling
Warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime warranty Lifetime Lifetime
Shipping Free shipping Free shipping minus HI and AK Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping
Trial Period 365 nights 365 nights 365 nights 365 nights 365 nights 365 nights 365 nights 365 nights 365 nights
Best For Back Sleepers, Back Pain, Stomach Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Couples Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Back Pain, Stomach Sleepers Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hip Pain Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hip Pain, Back Pain, Stomach Sleepers Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Hip Pain Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Couples, Back Pain Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors, Hip Pain Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers

Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid FAQs

What firmness is the Nectar Hybrid?

I rated the Nectar Hybrid a 6 out of 10, which we consider to be medium-firm.

Is the Nectar Hybrid mattress good for a heavy person?

The Nectar Hybrid is probably too soft for a heavy person, but the Nectar will be more supportive with its firmer feel.

What is the difference between hybrid and memory foam mattresses?

Hybrid mattresses typically combine contouring foam layers with supportive coils, while memory foam mattresses have all-foam builds that usually include memory foam toward the top and denser poly foam further below.

How long will the Nectar Hybrid mattress last?

A mattress that receives proper TLC should last anywhere from seven to 10 years. Keeping the mattress clean and rotating it every six months can help extend its lifespan.

Our Final Thoughts on the Nectar vs. Nectar Hybrid

The Nectar Classic and Nectar Hybrid perform similarly in motion isolation and pressure relief, but each comes with benefits and drawbacks. The Nectar might be too firm for lightweight side sleepers, while the Nectar Hybrid might be too soft for most stomach sleepers. The Nectar Classic has stronger edge support, but the Nectar Hybrid has the benefit of an air-circulating coil system that helps push air throughout the mattress (cooling it down faster). At the end of the day, the right bed for you will depend on your ideal sleeping position and weight.

Sleep Advisor’s Testing Methodology

My first-hand testing included using special tools to collect data on different performance categories, like a thermal gun for cooling and a pressure map for pressure relief. I also laid on each bed to gauge its support, firmness, and overall comfort level. Wondering how it all works? Here’s a breakdown of our product review process.

Nectar Classic Hybrid couples test
Sosha Lewis

Sosha Lewis

Senior Staff Writer

About Author

Sosha Lewis is a senior staff writer for Sleep Advisor.  Lewis is happy that she is able to combine her love of sleep with her love of writing.

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  • Certified Sleep Science Coach