Awara vs Nectar Mattress

Latex Hybrid Design

The Awara mattress utilizes a hybrid design, meaning it contains layers of foam in addition to coils. Here’s a quick look at each layer in the bed.

• 9″ Pocketed Coils – the main support framework for the bed.
• 4″ Natural Dunlop Latex Foam – this layer serves as the primary comfort layer in the mattress.

Wrapping the bed is a cover comprised of organic cotton and New Zealand wool. This gives the mattress a soft touch and natural sleeping surface.

We should also mention that natural latex foam comes with several benefits as well. Most notably, it’s hypoallergenic and antimicrobial. This means the material is resistant against dust mites, mildew and mold. These are some of the big reasons why latex beds have become so popular in recent years among health-conscious consumers.

Supportive Latex Foam Feel

One of the key differences between Nectar and Awara boils down to feel. The Awara mattress has what we consider to be a supportive latex foam feel thanks to its thick top layer.

If you’re not familiar with how latex foam feels, allow us to give you a quick refresher. In comparison to memory foam (i.e Nectar), latex foam is much more responsive. As you lay down on the material, it doesn’t really conform to the shape of your body like memory foam. Instead, it more so has a springy, spongy characteristic to it. Overall, it’s a very supportive and durable material.

Just as a reminder, there’s no such thing as good or bad when it comes to feel. Everyone has different preferences. Some people prefer memory foam beds and others like latex beds more. It really just depends on your specific preferences.

Good Option For Back & Stomach Sleepers

Generally speaking, latex foam tends to be firmer than memory foam. As such, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we think the Awara mattress lands on the firm end of the scale.

Remember though, firmness largely depends on your height, weight and body type. Heavier individuals will likely think the bed belongs closer to medium, while smaller individuals will likely think it lands closer to a firm rating.

With that said, given the firmer nature of the mattress, we think Awara is best suited for back and stomach sleepers. Typically, these types of sleepers prefer firm beds over soft ones. If you primarily sleep on your side, we’d probably give the edge to Nectar for the purposes of this comparison.

Combination sleepers, though, will most likely find the bed accommodating given its responsive and supportive construction. It’s extremely easy to switch between positions. In other words, you won’t feel any resistance as you rotate through the three main sleeping positions.

More Ideal For Heavy People

In our opinion, both beds included in this comparison will work for small and medium size individuals. However, when it comes to heavy people, Awara is clearly the superior option.

We say that primarily based on the construction of the Awara mattress. Hybrid beds are generally better for heavy people since they use coils for their support framework as opposed to dense foam. You can probably read between the lines, but coils are not only more durable than foam, but also more supportive. This is especially important for heavy people since they exert a lot more pressure and stress on beds compared to the average joe.

Bottom line, if you weigh over ~230 pounds, we’d recommend Awara over Nectar.

Three Layer Foam Design

Nectar is an all-foam mattress that is made up of three foam layers. Here’s a quick summary of each layer within the bed.

• Standard Foam Base Support – As the name implies, this 7″ layer serves as the bed’s foundation.
• Soft Support Foam – The proprietary material is basically a 2″ layer of memory foam that acts as a transition layer from the support foam below.
• Gel memory foam – A top layer of 3″ gel memory foam.
• Cooling Cover – This soft cover provides a cooling sensation upon direct contact.

As you can see, the Nectar mattress is all about memory foam. If you like it, great. If not, Awara is likely the more ideal option.

Nectar Is Cheaper Than Awara

The price subject might just be Nectar’s biggest advantage. Simply put, Nectar is considerably more affordable than Awara. For comparison purposes, the queen size Nectar has an MSRP of about $1,300, while the queen size Awara goes for closer to $2,100.

Both brands regularly offer discounts, though. In Nectar’s case, you can usually expect a $200-$300 discount. At the bare minimum, the company usually includes two free memory foam pillows with each mattress purchase. With Awara, the discount is typically a little bigger. In most cases, you’ll likely save around $500.

Therefore, the true comparison is more likely $800 for the queen size Nectar vs $1,300 for the queen size Awara. Be sure to check the green box on your screen for current pricing and promotions.

Memory Foam Feel

As we alluded to earlier, the Nectar mattress has a dense memory foam feel. As you lay down on the bed, you can feel the top layers of memory foam contour to the shape of your body.

A lot of consumers seem to really like this sort of conforming sensation so if you fall into that category, you’ll presumably enjoy the Nectar mattress.

More Accommodating For Side Sleepers

Compared to Awara, we think the Nectar mattress is a few notches softer. As such, we also think Nectar is the more ideal option for side sleepers. Just like back and stomach sleepers tend to favor firm beds, side sleepers tend to prefer soft mattresses. The top layers of the Nectar mattress provide ample pressure relief for your hips and shoulders.

Just to be clear, we think Nectar will work for back and stomach sleepers too. We’re not saying the bed is some ultra-plush mattress that’s not supportive. All we’re saying is that compared to Awara, Nectar is better for side sleepers since memory foam is more pressure relieving than latex foam.

Verdict: Nectar vs. Awara Comparison

You’ve reached the end of the comparison. By now, you hopefully have a much clearer understanding of how these two mattresses differ. If you’re still struggling with which bed to purchase, let’s quickly review the main decision points.

Price – If you’re operating with a limited budget, Nectar is the clear choice. It’s about $400-500 less expensive.

Design – what type of mattress are you looking for? If you want a durable hybrid bed, Awara is the answer. If you’re health-conscious and want a mattress that uses natural and organic materials, Awara is once again the answer. If it doesn’t matter, or you’re just seeking a comfortable foam bed, Nectar might be your ticket.

Feel – this comes down to what you personally like more. If you like the feel of latex, go with Awara. If you like the feel of memory foam, go with Nectar.

Firmness – this topic once again boils down to personal preference. If you like firm beds, you’ll probably like Awara more. If you tend to favor soft beds, Nectar is more fitting.

Primary Sleeping Position – If you spend a lot of time on your side, we think Nectar is the better option. Otherwise, we think both mattresses will suffice just fine.

Body Type – We recommend heavier body types select the Awara mattress due to its hybrid design.

That’s all we have for you. Hopefully, you found this comparison helpful.