The Purple Mattress is offers great pressure relief while staying cool, making it perfect for those who sleep hot.
The Nectar offers a more affordable memory foam experience with a ‘Medium Firm’ feel.
Both beds have great motion isolation, produce minimal noise and are fairly affordable.
Purple vs. Nectar Mattress Overview
Purple vs. Nectar Mattress Overview
Purple was founded in 2015. Its flagship mattress, the Purple Mattress, features the signature ‘Smart Grid’ comfort layer made from buckling-column gel and an elastic polymer grid. The support core is made from high-density polyfoam. The Purple Mattress is ‘Medium Firm,’ or 6.5 on the 1-10 firmness scale.
NectarSleep was founded in 2016. The brand’s flagship bed, known as the Nectar Mattress, is designed with a gel memory foam comfort layer and a high-density polyfoam support core. The mattress has a cover made of Tencel® lyocell and cotton, and is considered ‘Medium Firm’ (6.5).
Please note: Purple also sells the PurpleHybrid and the Purple Hybrid Premier, hybrid mattresses featuring the ‘Smart Grid’ comfort layer and a pocketed coil support core. This page exclusively compares the flagship Purple and Nectar models; for more information about the Purple hybrid models, please check out our Purple Mattress Reviews page.
The Purple Mattress and Nectar Mattress are constructed with different materials, yet both beds offer similar sleep experiences in terms of firmness, pain relief, and other factors. Read on to learn more about the unique pros and cons of each mattress, as well as the customer policies for both brands.
Sleepers seeking a firmer mattress with moderate conforming
Folks seeking pressure relief for their shoulders and hips
Anyone who normally sleeps hot on all-foam beds
The Nectar Mattress is Good for...
Sleepers who require or prefer firmer support mattresses
Anyone who loves the classic slow-moving, quick sand memory foam feel
Back or side sleepers of all weight classes
Sleep Position Ratings
The Purple Mattress
The Purple Mattress’ ‘Medium Firm’ feel and moderate conforming are optimal for sleepers in any position who weigh at least 130 pounds; the mattress may feel excessively firm for those weighing less than 130 pounds. The mattress is comparable to foam and latex beds in terms of above-average motion isolation and no noise when bearing weight; it also sleeps considerably cooler due to strong airflow throughout the Smart Grid.
The Nectar Mattress
Due to its ‘Medium Firm’ (6.5) feel, the Nectar Mattress has earned the best sleeper ratings from side, back, and stomach sleepers who weigh at least 130 pounds; those weighing less than 130 pounds may find the mattress too firm. Comparatively, many sleepers – particularly heavier individuals and stomach sleepers – often find memory foam mattresses too soft. The Nectar Mattress has also earned strong ratings for motion isolation and noise; it sleeps cooler than other all-foam beds due to its breathable cover and gel memory foam layers, as well.
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Our Recommendations
Choose the Purple Mattress if...
You prefer firmer beds that provide moderate body conforming
You weigh at least 130 pounds
You and/or your sleep partner awaken easily due to movement or noise
You tend to sleep hot
Choose the Nectar if...
You like firmer mattresses that provide moderate conforming
You experience frequent aches and pains in your neck, lower back, and other sensitive areas
You and/or your sleep partner awaken easily due to noise or movement
You usually sleep hot on foam mattresses
Technical Details Comparison
Sizing and Pricing
TwinN/A Purple$499 Nectar
Twin XL$699 Purple$569 Nectar
Full$899 Purple$699 Nectar
Queen$999 Purple$799 Nectar
King$1,299 Purple$1,099 Nectar
Cali King$1,299 Purple$1,099 Nectar
Mattress Construction
Now let’s see how these mattresses are made. The next table lists firmness, thickness, weight, and composition specs for the Purple and Nectar Mattress models.
The Purple Mattress is constructed with Purple’s signature ‘Smart Grid’ comfort layer, which features buckling-column gel dispersed over an elastic polymer grid. This material conforms to the sleeper’s body for improved spinal alignment and pressure relief – much like memory foam or latex – but the grid is less susceptible to sagging and degradation. Additional layers of 1.8 PCF transitional polyfoam and 2 PCF high-density polyfoam offer solid reinforcement.
The Purple Mattress is ‘Medium Firm,’ or a 6.5 on the 1-10 firmness scale. It weighs 110 pounds in a queen size, making it much heavier than the average mattress and relatively difficult to lift and rotate for many owners.
How Is the Nectar Mattress Built?
The Nectar Mattress has a 3-inch gel memory foam comfort layer followed by a 2-inch polyfoam transitional layer. These foam components offer moderate body conforming and a ‘Medium Firm’ feel that is optimal for sleepers who are considered average weight (130 to 230 pounds) or heavy (more than 230 pounds).
The mattress also has a 7-inch base layer of high-density polyfoam. This thick, durable foam layer reinforces the entire bed to provide even support for sleepers and minimize sinkage around the edges. A queen-size Nectar Mattress weighs 74 pounds, which is light even by foam bed standards, making the mattress relatively easy to lift and rotate as recommended.
Purple Sleep Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
Sleep Trial 100 nights
Shipping All 50 states and most of Canada
Warranty 10 years
Made In USA
Trial Period Details
Purple offers a 100-night sleep trial for the Purple Mattress.
This sleep trial does not require a break-in period. Customers may return the mattress at any point during the 100-night trial.
Customers who request a return will receive a full refund minus the price of any promotional items included with the mattress purchase, such as pillows or sheets.
Warranty
Purple offers a 10-year warranty:
This warranty is entirely nonprorated.
Purple will void the warranty if the mattress is not used with a flat, solid-surface, non-spring foundation.
Mattress owners are responsible for all shipping costs associated with mattress repairs or replacements.
The warranty will cover the following defects:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring 1″ or deeper.
Splits or cracks in the mattress material.
The warranty will not cover the following:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring less than 1″ deep.
Burns, cuts, stains, mold infestation, and other types of damage that occur due to misuse or neglect.
This warranty is non-transferable, and is exclusively available to original owners who purchase their mattress from Purple or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer will not be eligible for warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
The delivery policy for the Purple Mattress is as follows:
Customers typically receive their mattress within 2-8 business days after placing their order.
Standard shipping is free within the contiguous U.S.; customers in Alaska and Hawaii will incur additional delivery charges.
How Is the Mattress Shipped?: Compressed, roll-packed, and shipped in a box. Where Do They Ship?: All 50 states and most of Canada. Delivery Fee: Free shipping for customers in the contiguous U.S., but those in Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada must pay additional charges.
Old Mattress Removal
Purple does not provide old mattress removal.
Purple Coupons and Discounts
Get the lowest price available on a Purple Mattress.
Nectar Sleep offers a 365-night sleep trial for the Nectar mattress.
This sleep trial does not require a break-in period. Customers may return their Nectar Mattress at any point of the 365-night trial.
Returns are free for all customers, but White Glove delivery costs and shipping charges for those in Alaska or Hawaii will not be refunded.
Customers who purchase their mattress from Amazon.com will instead qualify for a 180-night sleep trial with no required break-in period.
Warranty
Nectar Sleep offers a lifetime warranty:
This warranty is entirely nonprorated. However, some small charges may apply. During the first 10 years of ownership, Nectar Sleep will repair or replace any mattress with defects at no extra cost to the owner. After 10 years, owners pay $50 shipping each way ($100 total) for mattress returns or replacements; however, these charges will be refunded if the bed is determined to be defective.
Nectar Sleep will void the warranty if the mattress is not used with a firm, solid-surface.
The warranty will cover the following defects:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring one and a half inches (1 1/2″) or deeper.
Physical flaws in the mattress that cause foams and other materials to split or crack.
Manufacturing defects associated with the cover.
The warranty will not cover the following:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface that do not measure one and a half inches (1 1/2″) or deeper.
Burns, cuts, tears, stains, and other forms of physical damage resulting from misuse or neglect.
This warranty is non-transferable, and is exclusively open to original owners who purchase their mattress from Nectar or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer will not qualify for warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
The delivery policy for Nectar Mattresses is as follows:
Most mattresses ship to the customer’s address within five to seven business days of the original order.
In addition to standard delivery, which is freeof charge in the contiguous U.S., Nectar Sleep offers White Glove delivery for a flat fee of $149. For an additional $20 in most locations ($169 total), delivery personnel will also remove the customer’s old mattress and transport it for recycling or donation. Selecting White Glove delivery may extend expected delivery times.
How Is the Mattress Shipped?: Compressed, vacuum-sealed, and shipped in a protective carrier bag. Where Do They Ship?: Nectar Sleep ships to all 50 states; deliveries to overseas U.S. territories and other countries are not available. Delivery Fee: Standard delivery is free in the contiguous U.S.; customers in Alaska and Hawaii incur flat charges of $150. White Glove delivery is available for $149 in the contiguous U.S. and $299 ($150 + $149) for customers in Alaska and Hawaii.
Old Mattress Removal
Old mattress removal is available with White Glove delivery for a flat fee of $20 ($169 total) in most locations; customers in California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island may pay higher charges due to the recycling laws in those states. Old mattress removal is not offered with standard deliveries.
Nectar Coupons and Discounts
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