Nectar vs TempurPedic Mattress

Nectar Sleep Mattress Construction

The four layers that make up a Nectar mattress are comprised of memory foam and support foam. The bottom slab is where you can find the support foam to act as the foundation for your bed. The next layer is “Adaptive Hi Core Memory Foam,” which basically just means dense memory foam Nectar made themselves. It’s main objective is to provide pressure relief and act as a transition layer between the dense support foam base and memory foam above it.

The next two layers are made out of gel-memory foam, which is a slightly cooler material than traditional memory foam. So as you can tell, this mattress is packed with comfortable memory foam that your body will be able to gently sink into for maximum pressure relief and relaxation.

Firmness And Feel Of Nectar

If you purchase a bed that’s constructed with three layers of memory foam, you can probably bet the mattress is going to give you a traditional memory foam feel. When you first get on the mattress, it will take about 4-6 seconds for the foam to start molding to your body. In other words, you don’t get that deep viscous feeling right away. Once you sink in, it’s incredibly comfortable and it feels like a dense cloud giving you a hug.

It lands between a medium and a medium-firm on our scale, so it’s slightly on the firm side to accommodate back and stomach sleepers. With that being said, we still think it’s soft enough for side sleepers. When you’re on your back or stomach you need a firmer mattress to make sure your hips don’t sink into the mattress.

When you’re on your side, you need a softer mattress that will contour to the shape of your body. We think Nectar lands somewhere in the middle ground between supportive and pressure relieving, so it’s a good option for all sleeper types.

Nectar Is Way Cheaper Than TempurPedic

We know price is often a huge factor in someone’s decision, especially when you’re talking about a $1,000 difference, at minimum. A queen size Nectar mattress retails for around $800 and usually the company will throw in two free pillows with each Nectar mattress as well.

If you want to purchase a queen size TempurPedic mattress, it goes for about $2,200 (starting price) and they don’t as frequently run specials. That said, you can check TempurPedic.com to see if they have a deal today.

So if you’re on a budget or can’t justify spending over $1,500 on a mattress, then we think Nectar would be a good choice for you. If money isn’t a concern and you want to invest in a top-notch premium mattress, go ahead and spring for TempurPedic.

TempurPedic Adapt Series Construction

The specific construction of a mattress in the TempurPedic Adapt Series will vary, depending on which model you go with. You can either get the more budget friendly TEMPUR-Adapt model, their most popular model TEMPUR-ProAdapt, or the more luxury TEMPUR-LuxeAdapt. They’re pretty similar as far as construction goes, other than a coil or foam foundation, and how dense the foam is inside the mattress.

The TEMPUR-Adapt and TEMPUR-ProAdapt model both come with a hybrid option. With that being said, the first layer of material in a Tempur-Pedic is either a dense slab of poly foam (neutral foam) or coils. Next, you’ll see a layer of transition foam that sits between the dense foam underneath it, and the soft memory foam on top of it. The slab after the transition layer will either be TEMPUR-ES memory foam, or TEMPUR-APR memory foam; again, depending on the model you choose to purchase. In a nutshell, the foam is basically a certain proprietary foam. It basically feels like dense memory foam you slowly sink into like glue — just warm, comforting, and cozy glue.

The Feel Of A TempurPedic

If you were to jump into a TempurPedic bed and lay there for a few seconds, the memory foam will soften as it retains your body heat. This is why memory foam makes you feel like you’re sinking into it, and we know there are a ton of people out there who are big fans. So if you are looking for a premium mattress with a true memory foam feel, we think you’ll enjoy a TempurPedic.

Depending on what model you choose, you can get a Soft, Medium/Medium Hybrid, or a Firm mattress. Naturally, different companies are going to have slightly varying firmness rating systems, so we would call their Soft model a medium, their Medium model a medium-firm, and we agree their Firm model is indeed firm. That means there won’t be any sleeper types (side, back, stomach, combo) who can’t find an accommodating mattress in the TempurPedic Adapt Series. The graphic below shows the firmness ratings for the TEMPUR ProAdapt mattress.

Split Options For Couples

If you’re sharing a bed with a significant other, we think you’ll appreciate the split king and split California king options you get with a TempurPedic. They don’t want you to argue with your loved one, and they definitely don’t want you to compromise your sleep because you let your S.O. get the mattress they preferred. With a split mattress, you can make your side of the bed as firm as you need and your partner can make theirs as soft as they want. There aren’t a ton of companies out there who manufacture their mattresses this way, so it’s one of our favorite things about TempurPedic.

Why You Should Consider Your Body Type Before You Purchase

Whether you’re petite, medium-sized, or a heavy-set individual, you’ll want to purchase a bed that will suit your body type the best. If you’re petite or medium-sized, you won’t have too many issues finding a bed you’ll feel comfortable on since you don’t put that much pressure on your sleep surface. So unless you come across an incredibly firm mattress you won’t sink into, you’re pretty much in the clear with both Nectar and TempurPedic. If you weigh 250 lb or more, you may want to consider a hybrid mattress like one in the Adapt series because it’ll be more supportive and durable in the long run.

If you’re a heavier individual and want to take a look at a few other beds we think will be a good option, head over to our post on Best Mattresses For Heavy People.

Verdict

There’s no doubt in your mind you want a memory foam mattress, you just don’t know if you should go with the more budget-friendly option or if you should pull the trigger and purchase a premium memory foam bed. Here are a few key questions to ask yourself to help narrow down your options.

• Do you want to choose between a soft or firm mattress? TempurPedic has soft, medium, and firm mattresses and couples can get a split mattress to get two different firmness levels.
• Do you want the security of a long trial period and warranty? Nectar offers a longer risk-free trial and warranty policy than most bed-in-a-box brands out there.
• Do you want a more supportive mattress with coils in it? TempurPedic offers a hybrid model in their Adapt Series.
• Do you want the option for free returns? You have to pay a $99 fee to return your TempurPedic.

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