Nest Bedding Flip Mattress Review

Overview Of The Nest Flip Mattress

Flip is the entry-level bed in a box mattress from Nest Bedding. But it’s not your average online bed, considering it offers two different firmness levels in one. This is a flippable coil bed that’s made in the USA, designed to be supportive but also versatile. Here’s what the buying process is like.

Firstly, they’ll cover all transportation costs and you get free shipping. In our experience, Nest Bedding products usually arrive within about a week of order confirmation. The bed will arrive in a box that’s about the size of a professional golf bag. Here’s what the unboxing and setup process looks like for Nest Flip:

Once the bed is in your possession (i.e. FedEx has dropped it off at your doorstep), you have 100 nights to evaluate the bed. If, by the end of the 100 nights you aren’t satisfied with your purchase, don’t hesitate to contact customer service who will process a refund for you.

If you do end up keeping Nest Flip—which will be the case for the overwhelming majority of buyers—it comes with the industry standard 10-year warranty that accompanies almost every bed.

Honest Nest Flip Mattress Review Video

Here is a quick video that Jeff put together outlining what you need to know about the double sided Nest Bedding Flip mattress.

Per usual, we couldn’t fit every little detail into one video, though. Keep reading to learn more about this affordable bed-in-a-box.

You Have To See The Price Tag

The best thing about Nest Flip is that it’s a heck of a value, and obviously price is important in that equation. You might want to sit down for this one. If I were to ask you what you thought an American-made coil bed that’s flippable costs, you’d probably reply “Over $1,000.” You’d be dead wrong because the MSRP for the queen bed is under $600! Here’s a look at the prices by size:

Now, because this is an inexpensive budget mattress as is, you shouldn’t be expecting to see any promotions. However, you can check the website to take a look at their current prices. Most of the time, the queen bed will be $700, which we should add is unthinkably affordable for a hybrid bed that’s flippable (take Layla Hybrid for example).

About the only bed we’ve found to offer this much quality for this low of a price is the Allswell mattress, which is owned by Walmart, but is also made in the USA and has coils.

Overview Of Nest Flip’s Construction

The design of Nest Flip reminds us of a fusion between Brooklyn Bedding Signature (“Medium” side) and the Plank mattress (“Firm” side). It has quilted covers on top and bottom with a stitched railing system. It just looks like a nice mattress despite being highly affordable.

In terms of the general construction of the bed, it has a “Medium” side, which in the image below would be the top side. It will have a quilted cover and a little bit of gel memory foam to provide pressure relief and a contouring feeling.

As you can see, the coils are in the center and these provide the lion’s share of the support for the mattress. They also help to make the bed responsive and durable.

The bottom side is the “Firm” side and it has two thin comfort layers to offer a little cushion, despite being relatively firm.

What’s nice is that in order to tests both sides, all you do is flip the mattress—no need to worry about removing covers and shuffling things around. You can test both the “Medium” and “Firm” side in a matter of seconds. In this sense, Nest Flip reminds us of the IDLE Sleep mattress or Layla mattress in that trying both sides requires little effort.

Our Firmness Estimate For The Bed

Because this is a two-sided bed, we had to approximate the firmness twice. We have the “Medium” side at close to a true medium, while the “Firm” side is somewhere between a medium-firm and proper firm.

It is important to note that your interpretation of firmness (or softness) will depend on several things, including your height, weight, and body composition. For instance, an ex-NFL tackle will thick nearly every bed is soft, while a jockey will claim beds are firmer.

As such, our firmness estimates for Nest Flip are just that: estimates. We’re confident that the average person will agree with us that the “Medium” side is close to a medium and the “Firm” side is firm, but not too firm.

What The Bed Will Feel Like

Now that we’ve placed Flip on the firmness scale, let’s tackle comfort and feel. While the bed uses memory foam, the vast majority of what you feel is a neutral foam (more technically referred to as polyurethane foam). It will feel somewhat like a slab of softer foam on springs. I know that sounds like an oversimplification, but it’s the easiest way to categorize Nest Flip.

As we mentioned above, the “Medium” side reminds us of Brooklyn Signature in that you get a nice level of pressure relief, but still plenty of bi-directional support. On the “Firm” side, it won’t really feel like much. It’s basically a dense foam layer with bounce—no unique type feel.

A Suitable Bed For Side Sleepers?

Definitely. It’s not the softest mattress on earth, but we think side sleepers will find Nest Flip to be adequately comfortable, especially on the “Medium” side. The only side sleepers that we don’t think will love the Flip are petite side sleepers that want something truly plush.

At the risk of stating the obvious, the “Firm” side is a no-go for nearly all side sleepers. In the words of Andy from The Office, “Steer clear big Tuna. Head for open waters.”

Also A Nice Option For Back/Stomach Sleepers?

Absolutely! Back and stomach sleepers have their pick of the litter with Nest Flip since we think you can sleep on either side–it just depends on how firm or soft you want the bed to be.

The bed will feel supportive and bouncy, particularly on the “Firm” side, though, we think if you’re under 230 lbs, the “Medium” side is worth trying as well. Petite individuals might even prefer the “Medium” side, while medium-build individuals will want to test them both. Heavier folks should stick with the “Firm” side.

What If I Rotate Sleeping Positions?

There are two things that you’ll want to consider if this is the case for you. Firstly, you want a responsive mattress—thumbs up for Nest Flip. The coils and foams pop back quickly such that you’ll have no issues switching between sleeping styles.

As you can see in the video above, the bed almost snaps back into position. This is what we call “immediate responsiveness” and it’s indicative of a mattress that will provide no “stuck” feeling. In other words, yes, it has memory foam, but it doesn’t really inhibit your ability to move around on the bed.

The other factor to consider if you’re a combination sleeper is overall firmness. Does it match your dominant sleeping style? For instance, do you favor your side, stomach, or back? The answer to this question will dictate which side of the mattress you go with. Ultimately, we do think Nest Flip is a very nice mattress for combo sleepers.

Any Temperature Concerns With The Flip?

No, but keep in mind how subjective a mattress is. Most people will sleep at a neutral temperature on this bed, but there’s the occasional hot sleeper or cold sleeper in which case Nest Flip doesn’t have technology to help either way. It does have coils that help to circulate airflow, but it’s not considered a cooling mattress.

Nest Flip will be a neutral-sleeping bed, but if you want to goose the results a little, sleep on the “Firm” side. As a general rule, firmer beds tend to sleep cooler since you’re nestling in less.

It’s Affordable, But Will It Work For Couples?

We indeed think Nest Flip will be a nice mattress for couples, especially those on a limited budget. We say this for a few reasons. Firstly, we think the feel and firmness level of the bed are agreeable for two people.

Next, we are impressed by the edge support with Nest Flip. In the word of cheap mattresses, edge support is usually lacking because we’re usually dealing with a soft foam bed. In the case of Nest Flip, the coils help to push back and keep you on the bed.

The “Firm” side offers more edge support than the “Medium” side, but we think you’ll be fine either way.

The other factor to think about is motion transfer, or lack thereof. We’d expect Nest Flip to perform poorly here since it has coils, but it’s surprisingly effective at limiting motion. Not the best we’ve ever tested, but not bad whatsoever for a cheaper coil bed.

Closing Thoughts On Nest Bedding Flip

When you go down the list looking at what Nest Flip has to offer, the pro’s seriously outweigh the con’s. It’s a great value, a comfortable bed, and has plenty of support. Quality hybrid mattresses under $900 can be hard to come by, and this bed offers that AND more. The only reason we can see you not liking this mattress is because it’s not soft enough. As such, we wouldn’t recommend it to petite side sleepers under 150 lbs. Otherwise, we give it our stamp of approval. Remember, you can always return it within 100 nights if you don’t think it’s worth your money.

At the end of the day, if you want a darn good bed at a darn good price, Nest Flip is just that.

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  Dillon Lopez

  Combo Sleeper

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  Dillon Payne

  Combo Sleeper

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  Jack Reynoso

  Combo Sleeper

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  JD Christison

  Combo Sleeper